Proofpoint lines up $6.3 billion deal for Varonis’ data security
Proofpoint agreed to buy data-security firm Varonis for $6.3 billion in cash.
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Proofpoint agreed to buy data-security firm Varonis for $6.3 billion in cash.
Proofpoint’s CEO discusses the company’s $6.3 billion acquisition of Varonis.

Proofpoint agreed to buy Varonis for about $6.3 billion cash, 2026's largest announced cybersecurity acquisition.

Proofpoint will acquire Varonis for $6.3 billion cash to combine email, data, and AI security.

Proofpoint agreed to acquire data-security company Varonis for approximately $6.3 billion in cash.
Proofpoint agreed to acquire data-security firm Varonis in a $6.3 billion cybersecurity deal.

Proofpoint agreed to acquire Varonis for about $6.3 billion in cash, or $49.75 per share.

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