Bentley Systems is trading 6.85% up at $33.12 in after-hours trading after investors responded to its September 7 agreement to sell Cohesive to Naviam Global.

  • The transaction is expected to close September 30, 2026, subject to approvals.
  • Naviam said the deal combines two IBM Maximo-focused businesses and includes Bentley’s strategic equity investment.
  • The transaction is the clearest catalyst for the gain as broader markets finished lower on September 10, 2026.