Proofpoint to buy Varonis in $6.3 billion all-cash deal

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Thoma Bravo's Proofpoint agreed to buy Varonis Systems in a $6.3 billion all-cash deal, according to CNA. The acquisition consolidates two cybersecurity firms and reflects continued consolidation in the sector as demand for data security grows. The all-cash structure signals confidence in the deal's financing.

Why it matters：The deal shows private equity's appetite for cybersecurity assets as corporate spending on data protection rises.

Key points

  • Proofpoint agreed to buy Varonis Systems for $6.3 billion
  • The deal is all-cash
  • Proofpoint is owned by Thoma Bravo

Sources (original reporting)

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