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Thoma Bravo’s Proofpoint Taps JPMorgan, UBS on Varonis Debt Deal

Bloomberg Technology Friday 16 October 2026, 20:53 UTC By Aaron Weinman 1 min read
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Thoma Bravo-backed Proofpoint Inc. has locked in $1.25 billion in financing to support its acquisition of fellow cybersecurity company Varonis Systems Inc., according to people familiar with the matter.

Thoma Bravo-backed Proofpoint Inc. has locked in $1.25 billion in financing to support its acquisition of fellow cybersecurity company Varonis Systems Inc., according to people familiar with the matter.
Thoma Bravo’s (PERSON) UBS (ORG) Varonis Debt Deal (ORG) Thoma Bravo- (PERSON) Proofpoint Inc. (ORG) Varonis Systems Inc. (ORG)
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