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Proofpoint signs $6.3 billion deal to acquire Varonis
Proofpoint and Varonis announced a definitive all-cash agreement valuing Varonis at about $6.3 billion, or $49.75 per share. The deal is expected to close in the first half of 2027, subject to shareholder and regulatory approvals. Their proposed combined data and AI security platform is a future plan; the companies remain separate until closing.
Primary source · Proofpoint · October 15, 2026
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