Trend Micro, a Japanese cybersecurity company valued at 950 billion yen (approximately $6.5 billion), is considering a potential sale. Sources familiar with the situation have indicated that the company has attracted interest from potential buyers, including private equity firms and financial groups. The discussions about the sale have intensified amid the weakening yen and the lagging performance of Trend Micro’s stock compared to its Japanese counterparts.

Currently, Trend Micro’s shares (OTC) have risen by nearly 10% following reports of a potential sale, indicating high investor interest. However, a company spokesperson declined to comment on the sale process, emphasizing that the company remains focused on business transformation and expanding its client base through advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence.

In its recent financial report for the second quarter, Trend Micro showed significant growth. Net sales increased by 13% year-over-year, reaching 68.6 million yen. Operating profit surged by 42%, reaching 12.3 million yen, which improved the operating margin to 18%. These results reflect the company’s efforts to enhance profitability amid competition from giants such as Crowdstrike, Microsoft, and Palo Alto Networks.

The cybersecurity market is becoming increasingly active: in July, Alphabet, the parent company of Google, attempted to acquire the startup Wiz for $23 billion, though the negotiations did not succeed. The growing interest in deals within this sector is driven by the rising global corporate spending on security, which also puts additional pressure on companies striving to remain competitive.

Founded in 1988, Trend Micro has since significantly expanded its offerings to include cloud computing, network security, and endpoint protection. Despite recent financial difficulties and a drop in stock value of more than 10% since the beginning of the year, the company continues to seek ways to improve its market position and strengthen its stance amid global challenges.

While Trend Micro’s future remains uncertain, the current state of the company and the active discussions about a sale highlight that the cybersecurity market continues to be dynamic and competitive.