VMware (VMW) indicated last night in a regulatory filing negotiations to purchase the remaining shares of Pivotal Software (PVTL) at $15 per share in cash, which, while a significant 81% premium to Pivotal's $8.30 closing price, represents an "attractive" recurring revenue multiple for a growing asset, Jefferies analyst John DiFucci tells investors in a research note. He estimates the remaining approximate 35% public float not currently owned by VMware and Dell Technologies (DELL) would cost about $1.4B. The analyst keeps a Buy rating on VMware with a $213 price target.