10:27 AM EDT, 06/07/2024 (MT Newswires) -- Yext ( YEXT ) , a software maker that promotes company information in online search directories and websites, is getting ready to explore a sale after attracting takeover interest, Reuters reported Friday, citing people familiar with the matter.

The company may not proceed with any deal, the report said, citing the sources.

Yext ( YEXT ) shares jumped 9.1% in recent Friday trading.

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