09:18 AM EDT, 04/05/2024 (MT Newswires) -- (Updates with HubSpot's ( HUBS ) comment in the fourth paragraph and the latest stock movement in the fifth paragraph.)

Alphabet (GOOG, GOOGL) has been speaking to its advisers about possibly making an offer for HubSpot ( HUBS ) , Reuters reported Thursday, citing people familiar with the matter.

The technology giant had a meeting with Morgan Stanley's ( MS ) investment bankers recently to discuss how much it should offer and whether a transaction would be cleared by regulators, the report said, citing the sources.

There is no guarantee that Alphabet will submit a proposal to HubSpot ( HUBS ) and there is no certainty it will do so, the report added.

A HubSpot ( HUBS ) spokesperson told MT Newswires in an emailed response that the company "does not comment on rumors or speculation", while Alphabet and Morgan Stanley ( MS ) did not respond.

Alphabet's stock was slightly down, while HubSpot's ( HUBS ) shares rose 2% in recent Friday premarket activity.

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