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Proofpoint to Acquire Varonis in a $6.3 Billion Transaction

$VRNSPress releaseOct 15, 2026, 4:15 PM ETRead the release

Varonis agreed to be acquired by Proofpoint, a Thoma Bravo portfolio company, in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $6.3 billion, with shareholders receiving $49.75 per share. The price represents a 52% premium to the pre-rumor close of $32.71 and 17% over the $42.35 close on September 1, valuing Varonis at roughly 8.4x LTM revenue and 53x LTM free cash flow.

Key figures

Deal Value Usd
6300000000
Expected close
first half of 2027
Price per share
49.75
Ev to ltm revenue
8.4x
Premium vs pre rumor
52%
Market cap to ltm fcf
53x
Premium vs sept 1 close
17%

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