Proofpoint in talks to acquire Israeli cybersecurity company Varonis
Varonis Systems stock surged on news of a potential acquisition by Proofpoint.
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Coverage (6)
- Proofpoint Eyes $5.4B Bid for Varonis Briefs Finance · 16h ago
- Varonis Systems jumps on report Thoma Bravo's Proofpoint in talks to purchase Seeking Alpha · 16h ago
- Thoma Bravo-Backed Proofpoint in Talks to Acquire Varonis Systems marketscreener.com · 16h ago
- Varonis stock surges on report of Proofpoint acquisition talks Investing.com · 16h ago
- Thoma Bravo’s Proofpoint Is Said in Talks to Acquire Varonis Bloomberg.com · 16h ago
- Proofpoint in talks to acquire Israeli cybersecurity company Varonis calcalistech.com · 16h ago
Where it stands
Varonis Systems investors are reacting to news of a potential acquisition by Proofpoint. The cybersecurity company is in talks to be acquired by Proofpoint, which is backed by Thoma Bravo.
According to Seeking Alpha, marketscreener.com, Investing.com, Bloomberg.com and calcalistech.com, Proofpoint is in talks to acquire Varonis Systems. The acquisition would bring together two major players in the cybersecurity industry.
The outcome of the talks is not yet known.
Synthesized by Archynetys from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: all claims supported by sources Updated 9h ago.
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What is Proofpoint?
Proofpoint is a cybersecurity company backed by Thoma Bravo.
What is Varonis Systems?
Varonis Systems is an Israeli cybersecurity company.
What is Thoma Bravo?
Thoma Bravo is a private equity firm that backs Proofpoint.
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