Proofpoint to Acquire Israeli Cybersecurity Firm Varonis for $6.3 Billion
Translated & summarized from NEWSru Israel by baba
American company Proofpoint, owned by Thoma Bravo, is acquiring Israeli cybersecurity firm Varonis Systems for approximately $6.3 billion in an all-cash deal. The acquisition offers Varonis shareholders a 52% premium on their stock value. The deal, expected to close in the first half of 2027, will combine Proofpoint's email security expertise with Varonis's data protection capabilities.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Proofpoint is acquiring Israeli cybersecurity company Varonis Systems for $6.3 billion.
- The all-cash deal offers Varonis shareholders $49.75 per share, a 52% premium.
- The acquisition is expected to be completed in the first half of 2027.
- Varonis specializes in data protection, while Proofpoint focuses on email security.
- The combined entity aims to expand its market share in data and AI security solutions.
Proofpoint, an American company owned by the investment fund Thoma Bravo, has announced its acquisition of Varonis Systems, an Israeli information security firm. The all-cash deal is valued at approximately $6.3 billion. Varonis shareholders will receive $49.75 per share, valuing the company's equity at $5.71 billion. This offer represents a 52% premium over Varonis's stock price on June 22, 2026, before initial sale reports emerged. Following the announcement, Varonis shares rose about 2.7% in after-hours trading on Wall Street. The transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2027, pending regulatory and shareholder approvals.
Varonis specializes in solutions for protecting corporate data, controlling access to sensitive information, and detecting suspicious user activity. Proofpoint focuses on safeguarding email and corporate systems against cyberattacks. The merger aims to enhance their market presence in data protection and artificial intelligence solutions.
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