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Proofpoint to acquire Varonis in $6.3bn cybersecurity deal

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Summary

  • Proofpoint has announced a $6.3bn all-cash acquisition of Varonis, valuing it at $49.75 per share with a 52% premium to its pre-rumour stock price. The deal is expected to close in H1 2027.
  • Proofpoint to acquire Varonis in $6.3bn cybersecurity deal Verdict The all-cash deal values Varonis at $49.75 per share, a 52% premium to its pre-rumour stock price, and is expected to close in H1 2027. Mimecast’s CEO on navigating era-defining cybersecurity shifts from protecting email in the cloud to moving at the speed of AI New architecture is targeting the compute, memory and power bottlenecks that shape large-scale AI.

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Last checked 1 Nov · Recheck overdue since 2 Nov 2026, 08:05 UK time · 2 quiet checks collapsed

  1. Story16 Oct 2026, 08:07 UK time · 16 Oct

    Linked reporting from Verdict (independent original reporter).

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  • ClaimedHeadline60% confidence

    Proofpoint to acquire Varonis in $6.3bn cybersecurity deal

  • ProbableSummary fact75% confidence

    Proofpoint to acquire Varonis in $6.3bn cybersecurity deal Verdict The all-cash deal values Varonis at $49.75 per share, a 52% premium to its pre-rumour stock price, and is expected to close in H1 2027. Mimecast’s CEO on navigating era-defining cybersecurity shifts from protecting email in the cloud to moving at the speed of AI New architecture is targeting the compute, memory and power bottlenecks that shape large-scale AI.