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This $23 billion software deal was struck at a decade-low valuation, as AI winner takes out loser

Briefing desk at Markets Brief (2026-10-05): This $23 billion software deal was struck at a decade-low valuation, as AI winner takes out loser Schneider Electric, the maker of electrical equipment that… Primary source: original at MarketWatch (marketwatch.com).

This $23 billion software deal was struck at a decade-low valuation, as AI winner takes out loser

Schneider Electric, the maker of electrical equipment that has thrived from the AI build-out, on Monday struck a $23 billion deal to buy an industrial design software company at a bargain-basement valuation.

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