BILL Holdings shares surge 36.35% after-hours on reports Hellman & Friedman in talks to acquire company.

BILL Holdings surged 36.35% in after-hour trading following reports that private equity firm Hellman & Friedman is in advanced talks to acquire the financial software company. The stock’s sharp rise aligns with multiple news items indicating ongoing acquisition discussions, including a 30% jump earlier in the day and a Bloomberg report citing the potential buyout as a catalyst. While the company also reported Q2 earnings above estimates, the magnitude of the after-hour move strongly correlates with acquisition speculation rather than earnings alone. Hellman & Friedman’s interest, confirmed by sources and noted in prior reports, has driven investor optimism despite the stock’s broader 56% decline over the past year. The surge reflects market anticipation of a premium offer in the ongoing sale process.