Thoma Bravo Acquires Proofpoint for Approximately $12.3 Billion
August 31, 2021
Thoma Bravo entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Proofpoint, a cybersecurity and compliance software company, in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $12.3 billion. The acquisition was completed in 2021, with Proofpoint stockholders receiving $176.00 per share.
- Buyers
- Thoma Bravo
- Targets
- Proofpoint, Inc.
- Industry
- Cybersecurity
- Location
- California, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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