Criteo Shares Jump 29% on Reported Vista Equity Takeover Offer

On Monday, 7 July 2026, Criteo (NASDAQ:CRTO) shares rose sharply, gaining 29% after Bloomberg reported that the French advertising‑technology company had received a takeover offer from private‑equity firms Vista Equity Partners and Quinti Capital. The sources cited by Bloomberg indicated that the bid values Criteo at more than a 50% premium to its share price in recent weeks. Criteo has not yet decided how to respond to the proposal, and the people familiar with the matter said there is no certainty that the offer will lead to a completed transaction. The article was generated with AI support and reviewed by an editor, and it carries the Reuters copyright.