Hewlett-Packard To Acquire Opsware

Opsware Inc. (OPSW) will be aquired by Hewlett-Packard Co. (HPQ) in a deal valued at approximately $1.6 billion. Shares of Opsware leaped $3.72 to close at $14.00 while Hewlett-Packard stock eased 11 cents to close at $48.43.