Israeli Cyber Firm Verint Acquired for $6.3 Billion
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American firm Proofpoint is acquiring Israeli cybersecurity company Verint Systems for about $6.3 billion in cash. The offer includes a 52% premium over Verint's stock price from June 2026, when sale rumors began. This deal marks a significant acquisition in the tech industry.
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- Proofpoint is acquiring Verint Systems for approximately $6.3 billion in cash.
- The acquisition price represents a 52% premium over Verint's June 2026 stock price.
- Verint Systems is a veteran Israeli cybersecurity company traded on the Nasdaq.
- Proofpoint is an American firm making the acquisition.
Verint Systems, a veteran Israeli cybersecurity company traded on the Nasdaq, is being acquired by the American firm Proofpoint for approximately $6.3 billion in cash. This acquisition represents a premium of 52% over Verint's stock price in June 2026, when rumors of its potential sale first emerged. The deal signifies a major transaction in the cybersecurity sector, highlighting the value of established Israeli tech companies.
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