US EditionProofpoint to Acquire Hornetsecurity for over $1 Billion
- Proofpoint revealed plans to purchase Germany-based Hornetsecurity in a transaction exceeding $1 billion, representing the company’s biggest acquisition to date in 2025.
- Since its acquisition in 2021 by the investment firm Thoma Bravo, Proofpoint has been focusing on expanding its footprint in Europe and enhancing its presence within the managed service provider sector.
- Hornetsecurity supports over 125,000 small and medium-sized enterprises across Europe by providing cloud-based security and compliance solutions tailored for Microsoft 365.
- CEO Sumit Dhawan stated that the acquisition will expand Proofpoint's market reach, add substantial recurring revenue annually, and improve the company's profitability and cash flow moving forward.
- The acquisition is anticipated to finalize during the latter part of 2025, subject to standard closing requirements, and it supports Proofpoint’s strategy to re-enter the public market while enhancing the integration of security platforms to address evolving cyber threats.
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Proofpoint to acquire Hornetsecurity for over $1 billion
Proofpoint has entered into an agreement to acquire Hornetsecurity Group, a Germany-based provider of Microsoft 365 security services, in a deal reportedly valued at more than $1 billion. The acquisition, described as the largest in Proofpoint’s history, comes amid accelerating consolidation in the cybersecurity industry as companies seek to broaden their offerings to enterprise customers of all sizes. While Proofpoint did not disclose terms, CN…
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Proofpoint to acquire Hornetsecurity to expand global M365 security for MSPs and SMBs
Proofpoint has announced its plans to acquire Hornetsecurity Group, a pan-European provider of AI-powered Microsoft 365 security and data protection solutions. The move brings together two leading providers focused on protecting businesses from human-centric cyber threats, particularly across small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) and managed service providers (MSPs). The acquisition aims to strengthen Proofpoint’s capabilities in delivering t…
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