Proofpoint to Acquire Varonis for $6.3 Billion

By Public Technologies
  • Proofpoint, a Thoma Bravo portfolio company, will acquire Varonis for approximately $6.3 billion in cash, paying $49.75 per share.
  • The price represents premiums of 52% to the June 22, 2026, close and 17% to the September 1, 2026, close.
  • Closing is expected in the first half of 2027, subject to shareholder approval and customary conditions; the target will become private.
  • Thoma Bravo is providing committed equity financing and has secured debt commitments; Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan will also invest in Proofpoint.
  • The combined business will serve more than 16,000 enterprises, with plans for a unified platform protecting sensitive data against AI-related risks.


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