Palo Alto Networks Inc 8-K

What Happened
Palo Alto Networks, Inc. announced in an 8-K (Item 7.01) that it completed the previously announced merger agreement with Chronosphere, Inc. on January 29, 2026 (the “Closing Date”). On that date, Merger Sub (Caterpillar Strategies, Inc.), a wholly owned Palo Alto Networks subsidiary, merged with and into Chronosphere, with Chronosphere continuing as the surviving corporation and becoming a wholly owned subsidiary of Palo Alto Networks. A press release describing the closing was filed as Exhibit 99.1 to the Form 8-K.

Key Details

• Closing Date: January 29, 2026.
• Transaction: Merger Sub (Caterpillar Strategies, Inc.) merged with and into Chronosphere; Chronosphere is now a wholly owned subsidiary.
• Filing: Disclosure made on Form 8-K (Item 7.01); press release attached as Exhibit 99.1.
• The transaction completed pursuant to the previously announced Agreement and Plan of Merger.

Why It Matters
The filing confirms the acquisition is finalized and that Chronosphere is now part of Palo Alto Networks’ corporate structure. For investors, this is a material corporate development that may affect future product offerings, integration costs, and consolidated financial results; shareholders should watch for follow-up filings and disclosures (e.g., integration plans, financial statements, or impacts on revenue/expenses) in upcoming reports.