Google Parent Alphabet Eyes HubSpot Acquisition: Bloomberg
Google Parent Alphabet Eyes HubSpot Acquisition: Bloomberg
Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:GOOGL), Google's parent company, is in advanced discussions to acquire marketing software provider HubSpot Inc. (NYSE:HUBS), Bloomberg reports.
彭博社报道，谷歌母公司Alphabet Inc.（纳斯达克股票代码：GOOGL）正在就收购营销软件提供商HubSpot Inc.（纽约证券交易所代码：HUBS）进行深入讨论。
While discussions continue, no definitive agreement has been reached. The possibility of another interested buyer entering the scene remains, indicating a level of uncertainty surrounding the potential acquisition,
尽管讨论仍在继续，但尚未达成最终协议。另一个感兴趣的买方进入现场的可能性仍然存在，这表明潜在收购存在一定程度的不确定性，
Both Alphabet and HubSpot have refrained from commenting on the matter, Bloomberg said.
彭博社说，Alphabet和HubSpot都没有对此事发表评论。
HubSpot's shares surged by approximately 32% over the past year, elevating its market capitalization to $30 billion.
在过去的一年中，HubSpot的股价飙升了约32％，使其市值提高到300亿美元。
The stock witnessed a notable uptick, climbing up to 6% during premarket trading on Thursday.
该股出现了显著上涨，在周四的盘前交易中上涨了6％。
HubSpot aims to deliver seamless connection for customer-facing teams on its platform, which includes AI-powered engagement hubs, a Smart CRM, and a connected ecosystem with over 1,500 App Marketplace integrations.
HubSpot旨在在其平台上为面向客户的团队提供无缝连接，其中包括由人工智能驱动的互动中心、智能CRM以及具有1,500多个应用市场集成的互联生态系统。
The company reported a first-quarter FY24 revenue of $617.4 million, a 23% increase compared to first-quarter FY23. Subscription revenue which makes up a large part, gained 23% to $603.8 million.
该公司报告称，24财年第一季度收入为6.174亿美元，与23财年第一季度相比增长了23％。占很大一部分的订阅收入增长了23％，达到6.038亿美元。
The company anticipates full-year 2024 revenue of $2.55 billion to $2.56 billion. As of Mar. 31, HubSpot had $447.79 million in cash and equivalents.
该公司预计，2024年全年收入为25.5亿美元至25.6亿美元。截至3月31日，HubSpot拥有4.479亿美元的现金及等价物。
An acquisition of HubSpot by Alphabet would represent a significant move, potentially positioning Alphabet to enhance its competitiveness in the customer relationship management (CRM) sector, particularly targeting smaller businesses.
Alphabet收购HubSpot将是一项重大举措，这有可能使Alphabet增强其在客户关系管理（CRM）领域的竞争力，特别是针对小型企业的竞争力。
This move could help Alphabet better compete with major CRM players like Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:MSFT), Oracle Corp (NYSE:ORCL), and Salesforce Inc (NYSE:CRM), according to Bloomberg.
据彭博社报道，此举可能有助于Alphabet更好地与微软公司（纳斯达克股票代码：MSFT）、甲骨文公司（纽约证券交易所代码：ORCL）和Salesforce Inc（纽约证券交易所代码：CRM）等主要的CRM参与者竞争。
This prospect underscores Alphabet's strategic intent to enhance its market presence and diversify its service offerings.
这一前景凸显了Alphabet的战略意图，即增强其市场占有率并实现服务产品多元化。
Alphabet stock has gained more than 57% in the last 12 months. Investors can gain exposure to the stock via Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:XLC) and Vanguard Communication Services ETF (NYSE:VOX).
在过去的12个月中，Alphabet的股票上涨了57％以上。投资者可以通过通信服务精选板块SPDR基金（纽约证券交易所代码：XLC）和Vanguard Communication Services ETF（纽约证券交易所代码：VOX）获得股票敞口。
Price Action: HUBS shares are trading higher by 7.11% at $632. at the last check on Thursday.
价格走势：在周四的最后一张支票上，HUBS股价上涨7.11％，至632美元。
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