MobileIron, Inc. (NasdaqGS:MOBL) spikes, halted after Dealreporter says in advanced takeover talks - Shares of MobileIron have jumped 20% in early trading to $6.67 and been halted for volatility after Dealreporter's Bhavna Kaul and Jonathan Guilford said the company is at an advanced stage in talks to be acquired. Sources said at least two to three private equity companies with platform investments are courting the company, the report said, according to contacts. Clearlake Capital Group, L.P., which owns Ivanti, is "among the financial sponsors around the process," while Thoma Cressey Bravo, Inc. has also shown interest in MobileIron, the report added.