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closed 12/14/2015 via Market Wire

Sophos, acquired SurfRight

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synopsis: Sophos, a global leader in network and endpoint security, announced the acquisition of SurfRight, an innovator in signature-less next-generation endpoint threat detection and response (ETDR) and advanced threat prevention.
buyer parent: Apax Partners
buyer: Sophos (LSE:SOPH:$710.60)
Sophos delivers the best IT security and data protection for businesses. More than 100 million users in 150 countries rely on Sophos' complete security solutions as the best protection against complex threats and data loss. "
 target: SurfRight
Based in Hengelo, the Netherlands, SurfRight has developed a portfolio of technologies that prevent, detect and remediate zero-day and sophisticated attacks by interrupting malware and advanced persistent threat (APT) vectors.
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announced 10/3/2018 via BNC Analysis

Palo Alto Networks, will acquire RedLock, Inc.

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synopsis: Palo Alto Networks announced its intent to acquire RedLock, an early-stage startup that helps companies make sure their cloud instances are locked down and secure. RedLock enables effective cloud threat defense across Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud environments.
buyer: Palo Alto Networks (NYSE:PANW:$3,015.50)
Palo Alto Networks is leading cybersecurity by safely enabling applications and preventing cyber breaches for organizations worldwide. Their platform delivers security far superior to legacy or point products, safely enables daily business operations, and protects an organization's assets. "
 target: RedLock, Inc.
RedLock enables effective cloud threat defense across Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud environments and will enable users to ensure compliance, govern security, and enable security operations.
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$173
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announced 6/21/2018 via BNC Analysis

Twitter, Inc., will acquire Smyte

See 1849 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Twitter, a global social networking platform, has agreed to acquire Smyte, a San Francisco-based technology company that specializes in safety, spam, and security issues. Smyte Inc. provides SaaS solutions offering safety as a service for websites and mobile apps.
buyer: Twitter, Inc. (TWTR:$3,360.82)
Twitter is a global platform for public self-expression and conversation in real time. By developing a fundamentally new way for people to create, distribute and discover content, they have democratized content creation and distribution, enabling any voice to echo around the world instantly. "
 target: Smyte
Smyte Inc. provides SaaS solutions offering safety as a service for websites and mobile apps. Its solutions blends manual heuristics, machine learning, and proprietary reputation data to help safety and risk teams proactively stop spam, fraud, bots, phishing, harassment, and account takeover.
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closed 4/12/2018 via PR Newswire

ABRY Partners, LLC, acquired SiteLock

See 1836 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: SiteLock, a global leader in website security solutions, announced its acquisition by ABRY Partners, a leading private equity firm. Founded in 2008, SiteLock's mission is to protect organizations from ever evolving cyber security threats.
buyer: ABRY Partners, LLC
ABRY Partners is an experienced and successful private equity investment firm focused on media, communications, insurance, business and information services. Since its founding, ABRY has completed more than $62 billion of transactions, representing investments in more than 550 properties. "
 target parent: UnitedWeb, Inc.
target: SiteLock
SiteLock, the Global Leader in business website security solutions, is the only web security solution to offer complete, cloud-based website protection. Its 360-degree monitoring finds and fixes threats, prevents future attacks, accelerates website performance and meets PCI compliance standards.
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closed 3/12/2018 via BusinessWire

CyberArk, acquired Vaultive

See 1852 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: CyberArk, the global leader in privileged account security, announced the acquisition of certain assets of Vaultive, Inc. Vaultive addresses the most pressing security issues that prevent enterprises from adopting cloud services, including data security, regulatory compliance, international data privacy laws, and government data access concerns.
buyer: CyberArk (CYBR:$261.70)
CyberArk is the only security company focused on eliminating the most advanced cyber threats; those that use insider privileges to attack the heart of the enterprise. Stopping attacks before they stop business, CyberArk proactively secures against threats before attacks can do irreparable damage. "
 target: Vaultive
Vaultive addresses the most pressing security issues that prevent enterprises from adopting cloud services, including data security, regulatory compliance, international data privacy laws, and government data access concerns.
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announced 3/22/2017 via PR Newswire

GoDaddy.com, will acquire Sucuri Inc.

See 3359 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: GoDaddy Inc, a cloud platform dedicated to small, independent ventures, announced it has entered into an agreement to purchase Sucuri, a leading provider of website security products and services. Sucuri is a security platform offering business owners a suite of security tools designed to protect website owners from emerging online threats.
buyer: GoDaddy.com (GDDY:$2,736.90)
GoDaddy powers the world's largest cloud platform dedicated to small, independent ventures. With more than 63 million domain names under management, GoDaddy is the place people come to name their idea, build a professional website, attract customers and manage their work. "
 target: Sucuri Inc.
Sucuri is a leading provider of website security products and services. Sucuri offers business owners a suite of security tools designed to protect website owners from emerging online threats, helping them respond to hacks when they occur, while also virtually patching vulnerabilities.
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announced 11/23/2016 via

Mimecast Services Limited, will acquire iSheriff

See 1835 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Mimecast, an email & data security firm, announced it was purchasing all of the assets of iSheriff, a cloud-based security provider. The acquisition will provide Mimecast customers additional real-time email threat intelligence & detection expertise and complements Mimecast’s existing portfolio of email security, continuity and archiving solutions.
buyer: Mimecast Services Limited (MIME:$382.39)
Founded in 2002, Mimecast Ltd. provides cloud-based unified email management (UEM) solutions for Microsoft Exchange and Office 365 to serve customers worldwide. Mimecast helps reduces the complexity and cost of managing numerous point solutions traditionally used to protect email and its data. "
 target parent: Total Defense, Inc.
target: iSheriff
Founded in 1999, iSheriff is a pioneering leader in the development of world class email and Internet security solutions. iSheriff SaaS is the first proprietary, integrated Security as a Service solution for cloud-based Web and email security featuring a common Web management and reporting console.
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closed 8/3/2016 via PR Web

Intelliagg, acquired DARKSUM, Inc.

See 1835 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Intelliagg, provider of cyber threat intelligence services and software platforms for real-time cyber threat intelligence Intelligence, announced it has acquired DARKSUM, Inc. a leading innovator in darknet collection and analytics.
buyer: Intelliagg
Intelliagg works with organizations to control or evade data loss, reputational damage and targeted cybercrime through the provision of intelligence. They provide a suite of professional services that deal with cyber threat intelligence and incident response management. "
 target: DARKSUM, Inc.
DARKSUM™ is a company focused on helping customers navigate the new and growing darknets. Founded by information security veterans, the DarkSum™ platform allows customers to safely search, monitor, and create custom alerts for information of interest in publicly available darknet systems.
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closed 11/2/2015 via PR Newswire

Akamai Technologies, acquired Bloxx Ltd.

See 1827 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Akamai Technologies, Inc. announced that it has acquired Bloxx, a provider of Secure Web Gateway (SWG) technology for protecting enterprises and their employees from Internet threats. The acquisition is expected to complement Akamai's cloud security strategy for protecting businesses against Internet vulnerabilities.
buyer: Akamai Technologies (AKAM:$2,794.57)
Akamai, the leader in Content Delivery Network services, makes the Internet fast, reliable and secure for its customers. Their advanced web performance, mobile performance, cloud security and media delivery solutions are revolutionizing how businesses optimize experiences for any device, anywhere. "
 target: Bloxx Ltd.
Bloxx delivers Web and Email filtering solutions across the Public and Private Sectors to create safe, mobile and collaborative working and learning environments. Bloxx technology proactively manages user access to Web content, reduces risk & liability and improves network security & productivity.
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closed 5/4/2015 via BusinessWire

Rapid7, LLC, acquired NTObjectives

See 1827 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Rapid7, a leading provider of security data and analytics software and services, announced that it has acquired NT OBJECTives (NTO), the web and mobile application security testing company, expanding Rapid7’s Threat Exposure Management offering to further meet the needs of modern business infrastructures.
buyer: Rapid7, LLC (RPD:$221.21)
Rapid7’s security data and analytics software and services help organizations reduce the risk of a breach, detect and investigate attacks, and build effective IT security programs. "
 target: NTObjectives
NT OBJECTives provides automated, comprehensive and accurate web application security software, services and SaaS. NTO’s solutions includes application security testing and in-depth consulting services to help companies build the most efficient and accurate web application security program.
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closed 2/26/2014 via BNC Analysis

CloudFare, Inc., acquired StopTheHacker

See 1835 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: CloudFare, the website security and content delivery service, announced that it has acquired the anti-malware firm StopTheHacker. StopTheHacker is one of the tech industry’s most respected leaders; a provider of SaaS services focused on cyber warfare in the arenas of web malware, security and reputation protection.
buyer: CloudFare, Inc.
CloudFlare is a website security and content delivery service. They protect and accelerate any website online. Once a website is a part of the CloudFlare community, its web traffic is routed through their intelligent global network. "
 target: StopTheHacker
StopTheHacker is one of the tech industry’s most respected leaders; a provider of SaaS services focused on cyber warfare in the arenas of web malware, security and reputation protection.
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closed 7/9/2012 via BusinessWire

Total Defense, Inc., acquired iSheriff

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synopsis: Total Defense, Inc., the leading provider of solutions to combat the growing threat of cybercrime, announced the company has acquired iSheriff, a pioneering leader in cloud security solutions. Together, the companies will offer the most robust cloud security solutions on the market.
buyer parent: Signal Hill Capital Group LLC
buyer: Total Defense, Inc.
Total Defense, the leading provider of solutions to combat the growing threat of cybercrime, protects over 40,000 businesses and over 4 million consumers from the growing epidemic of cybercrime and malware. "
 target: iSheriff
Founded in 1999, iSheriff is a pioneering leader in the development of world class email and Internet security solutions. iSheriff SaaS is the first proprietary, integrated Security as a Service solution for cloud-based Web and email security featuring a common Web management and reporting console.
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closed 12/2/2019 via Company Press Release

Check Point Software Technologies Ltd, acquired Protego

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synopsis: Check Point® Software Technologies Ltd., a leading provider of cyber security solutions globally, announced the acquisition of Protego. Protego, an Israeli startup, provides a serverless security technology that prevents malicious attacks on serverless functions in run time, and prevents vulnerable code from being deployed into production.
buyer: Check Point Software Technologies Ltd (CHKP:$1,976.41)
Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. is a provider of cybersecurity solutions to governments and corporate enterprises globally. Check Point’s solutions protect customers from 5th generation cyber-attacks with an industry-leading catch rate of malware, ransomware, and advanced targeted threats. "
 target: Protego
Protego’s code-centric cloud security platform, delivers security & visibility for serverless applications. Protego’s technology is the first to automate the entire serverless application lifecycle from security configurations and vulnerability management to runtime threat detection and prevention.
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announced 11/20/2019 via Company Press Release

TrustyGate will be merged with 6clicks,

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synopsis: TrustyGate will merge with 6clicks, a cloud-based technology solution in Australia designed to automate and manage risk assessment, risk management and compliance. TrustyGate is an Australian cyber security software company. TrustyGate provides software solutions that help growing businesses to accelerate their cyber and information security.
buyer: 6clicks
6clicks is a cloud-based technology solution in Australia designed to automate and manage risk assessment, risk management and compliance. 6clicks allows businesses to create, send and receive assessments to ensure ongoing compliance within and outside their organisation. "
 target: TrustyGate
TrustyGate is an Australian cyber security software company. TrustyGate provides software solutions that help growing businesses to accelerate their cyber and information security. TrustyGate enables businesses to manage their cyber risk and take action as issues occur.
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closed 11/4/2019 via GlobeNewswire

ThreatLandscape, Inc. merged with NetEnrich, Inc.,

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synopsis: ThreatLandscape, a provider of an AI-powered cybersecurity software product, has merged with NetEnrich, a provider of IT Ops services and an AI-driven collaborative problem resolution platform. Combined, the companies will bring to market services and a platform for IT ops and risk management that will help customers secure their modern workloads.
buyer: NetEnrich, Inc.
NetEnrich combines industrialized services and its automation platform to deliver IT infrastructure operations and cybersecurity management services from on-premise to the cloud. NetEnrich specializes in accelerating deployment, migration, and management of application workloads on cloud services. "
 target: ThreatLandscape, Inc.
ThreatLandscape provides an AI-driven cybersecurity SaaS product that extracts threat signals from customers’ physical and cloud infrastructure, analyzes the data, and delivers prioritized, actionable insights to IT and cybersecurity teams.
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closed 10/31/2019 via Company Press Release

A Consortium of 4 Buyers acquired GrammaTech

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synopsis: Five Points Capital, in partnership with Pleasant Bay Capital, Crescendo Capital, Capital Southwest Corporation, new CEO Mike Dager and existing management, led the majority recapitalization of GrammaTech. GrammaTech, Inc. is a leading provider of cybersecurity solutions for government and commercial clients.
buyer: Crescendo Capital Partners
buyer: Capital Southwest Corporation (CSWC:$7.57)
buyer: Pleasant Bay Capital Partners
buyer: Five Points Capital
Founded in 1997, Five Points Capital is a leading independent private equity manager, exclusively focused on the U.S. lower middle market. Pleasant Bay Capital, Crescendo Capital and Capital Southwest Corporation are private equity firms. "
 target: GrammaTech
GrammaTech, Inc. is a leading provider of cybersecurity solutions for government and commercial clients. GrammaTech’s software enables users to quickly scan code for vulnerabilities that cause breaches, system failures or poor reliability.
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closed 9/19/2019 via Company Press Release

HP, acquired Bromium

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synopsis: HP Inc. has announced the acquisition of Bromium, an end point security start-up. Bromium protects enterprises by using virtualization-based security to isolate browser-based attacks, malicious downloads, email attachments and other applications in unique, hardware-enforced micro-virtual machines.
buyer: HP (HPQ:$58,715.00)
HP creates new possibilities for technology to have a meaningful impact on people, businesses, governments and society. With the broadest technology portfolio spanning printing, personal systems, software, services and IT infrastructure, HP delivers solutions for customers' most complex challenges. "
 target: Bromium
Bromium is an end point security start-up. Bromium protects enterprises by using virtualization-based security to isolate browser-based attacks, malicious downloads, email attachments and other applications in unique, hardware-enforced micro-virtual machines.
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closed 2/27/2019 via Company Press Release

Ricoh Co Ltd, acquired ZeedSecurity

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synopsis: Ricoh Spain has expanded its security offering through the acquisition of ZeedSecurity software. The software platform enables the assessment and maintenance of security across all connected devices in a network. 
buyer: Ricoh Co Ltd (TSE:7752:$18,591.08)
Ricoh is empowering digital workplaces using innovative technologies and services enabling individuals to work smarter. Ricoh is a leading provider of document management solutions, IT services, commercial and industrial printing, digital cameras, and industrial systems. "
 target: ZeedSecurity
ZeedSecurity is a security software development company with the main goal of protecting the companies’ IT investment in the Internet, an environment of continuous change. ZeedSecurity is changing the way small and medium enterprises manage and reduce their website security risks.
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closed 2/13/2019 via Company Press Release

Red Clay Consulting, acquired C3 Security Inc.

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synopsis: Red Clay Consulting, a leading provider of business and technology solutions to the utilities industry, has completed the acquisition of Threat Hunting startup C3 Security as part of its continuing effort to expand the new SecureGrid business unit.
buyer: Red Clay Consulting
Red Clay is a leading technology consultancy for utilities, delivers superlative solutions in the areas of customer experience and billing, meter data management, field services, commercial billing, load profiling and settlement, and security. "
 target: C3 Security Inc.
C3 Security Inc. is a subscription based SaaS with on-site lite gateway appliances that feed data into cloud based orchestration engine. These gateways are deployed wherever necessary in order to obtain as much visibility as possible at location with the least amount of effort to manage and deploy.
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announced 1/7/2019 via Company Press Release

Radware Ltd., will acquire ShieldSquare

See 1858 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Radware, a leading provider of cyber security and application delivery solutions, announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire ShieldSquare, a market-leading bot management solutions provider.
buyer: Radware Ltd. (RDWR:$229.04)
Radware, is a global leader of cyber security and application delivery solutions for physical, cloud, and software defined data centers. Its solutions secures the digital experience by providing infrastructure, application, and corporate IT protection and availability services to enterprises. "
 target: ShieldSquare
Based in India, ShieldSquare is one of the pioneers in bot mitigation and bot management space. They provide a real-time bot mitigation solution that protects enterprises by detecting and responding to automated attacks generated by scripts (bots).
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closed 12/14/2015 via Market Wire

Sophos, acquired SurfRight

See 1827 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Sophos, a global leader in network and endpoint security, announced the acquisition of SurfRight, an innovator in signature-less next-generation endpoint threat detection and response (ETDR) and advanced threat prevention.
buyer parent: Apax Partners
buyer: Sophos (LSE:SOPH:$710.60)
Sophos delivers the best IT security and data protection for businesses. More than 100 million users in 150 countries rely on Sophos' complete security solutions as the best protection against complex threats and data loss. "
 target: SurfRight
Based in Hengelo, the Netherlands, SurfRight has developed a portfolio of technologies that prevent, detect and remediate zero-day and sophisticated attacks by interrupting malware and advanced persistent threat (APT) vectors.
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announced 10/16/2019 via PR Newswire

Thoma Bravo, LLC, will acquire Sophos

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synopsis: Thoma Bravo, LLC, a leading private equity investment firm focused on the software and technology-enabled services sectors, will be acquiring Sophos, a global leader in next-generation cybersecurity, protecting over organizations from advanced cyberthreats.
buyer: Thoma Bravo, LLC
Thoma Bravo is a leading private equity investment firm providing equity and strategic support to experienced management teams and growing companies. The firm currently manages a series of private equity funds representing more than $30 billion of equity commitments. "
 target parent: Apax Partners
target: Sophos (LSE:SOPH:$710.60)
Founded in Oxford, England, Sophos is a global leader in next-generation cybersecurity, protecting over organizations from advanced cyberthreats. Sophos’ cloud-native and AI-enhanced solutions secure endpoints and networks against evolving cybercriminal tactics and techniques.
price ($mm)[EV]
$3,722 [$3,850]
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$711
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$80
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closed 6/3/2019 via GlobeNewswire

Sophos, acquired Rook Security

See 3408 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Sophos, a global leader in network and endpoint security, has acquired Rook Security, a pioneer and leader in managed detection and response (MDR) services. Rook Security provides a 24/7 team of cyberthreat hunters and incident response experts who monitor, hunt for, analyze and respond to security incidents for businesses of all sizes.
buyer parent: Apax Partners
buyer: Sophos (LSE:SOPH:$710.60)
Sophos delivers the best IT security and data protection for businesses. More than 100 million users in 150 countries rely on Sophos' complete security solutions as the best protection against complex threats and data loss. "
 target: Rook Security
Rook Security is a cybersecurity design and innovation firm specializing in managed detection and response. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Ind., Rook Security works 24/7 to hunt and eliminate cyberattacks that technology solutions alone cannot prevent.
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closed 1/29/2019 via BNC Analysis

Sophos, acquired DarkBytes

See 2435 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Sophos, a global leader in network and endpoint security, announced that it has acquired endpoint security platform company, DarkBytes. DarkBytes offers a unified platform to deliver security operations center services to organizations of all sizes.
buyer parent: Apax Partners
buyer: Sophos (LSE:SOPH:$710.60)
Sophos delivers the best IT security and data protection for businesses. More than 100 million users in 150 countries rely on Sophos' complete security solutions as the best protection against complex threats and data loss. "
 target: DarkBytes
DarkBytes is transforming cyber-security for all organizations with the first Unified Endpoint Protection Platform designed to consolidate all critical security controls into a single lightweight agent.
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closed 1/8/2019 via GlobeNewswire

Sophos, acquired Avid Secure

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synopsis: Sophos, a global leader in network and endpoint security, has acquired cloud infrastructure security company, Avid Secure. Avid Secure offers an artificial intelligence-based cloud security analytics, compliance, and DevSecOps platform to provide effective end-to-end protection in public cloud services such as AWS, Azure, and Google.
buyer parent: Apax Partners
buyer: Sophos (LSE:SOPH:$710.60)
Sophos delivers the best IT security and data protection for businesses. More than 100 million users in 150 countries rely on Sophos' complete security solutions as the best protection against complex threats and data loss. "
 target: Avid Secure
Avid Secure Platform is a next-generation cloud infrastructure security platform that combines deep security expertise with the power of AI to deliver intelligent security analytics, compliance automation, and rugged DevSecOps with a simple to use interface.
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announced 2/8/2017 via Market Wire

Sophos, will acquire Invincea

See 2463 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Sophos, a leader in network and endpoint security, announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire Invincea, a visionary provider of next-generation malware protection. Invincea's endpoint security portfolio is designed to detect and prevent unknown malware and sophisticated attacks via its patented deep learning neural-network algorithms.
buyer parent: Apax Partners
buyer: Sophos (LSE:SOPH:$710.60)
Sophos delivers the best IT security and data protection for businesses. More than 100 million users in 150 countries rely on Sophos' complete security solutions as the best protection against complex threats and data loss. "
 target: Invincea
Founded in 2009, Invincea is the next-generation endpoint security company that detects and prevents unknown malware and sophisticated attacks via its patented deep learning neural-network algorithms.
price ($mm)
$100
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$10
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closed 11/2/2016 via Market Wire

Sophos, acquired Barricade

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synopsis: Sophos, a global leader in network and endpoint security, announced that it has acquired Barricade, a pioneering start-up with a powerful behavior-based analytics engine built on machine learning techniques. The team and technology from Barricade will strengthen Sophos' synchronized security capabilities.
buyer parent: Apax Partners
buyer: Sophos (LSE:SOPH:$710.60)
Sophos delivers the best IT security and data protection for businesses. More than 100 million users in 150 countries rely on Sophos' complete security solutions as the best protection against complex threats and data loss. "
 target: Barricade
Barricade works like an early warning system against any attempts at breaching the security of your servers. They quietly watch in the background and can identify any security threats. In the event there is any serious activity they notify you and provide detailed steps needed to solve the situation
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closed 12/14/2015 via Market Wire

Sophos, acquired SurfRight

See 1827 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Sophos, a global leader in network and endpoint security, announced the acquisition of SurfRight, an innovator in signature-less next-generation endpoint threat detection and response (ETDR) and advanced threat prevention.
buyer parent: Apax Partners
buyer: Sophos (LSE:SOPH:$710.60)
Sophos delivers the best IT security and data protection for businesses. More than 100 million users in 150 countries rely on Sophos' complete security solutions as the best protection against complex threats and data loss. "
 target: SurfRight
Based in Hengelo, the Netherlands, SurfRight has developed a portfolio of technologies that prevent, detect and remediate zero-day and sophisticated attacks by interrupting malware and advanced persistent threat (APT) vectors.
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closed 6/10/2015 via BNC Analysis

Sophos, acquired Reflexion Networks, Inc.

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synopsis: Sophos, a company that delivers the best IT security and data protection for businesses, has acquired cloud-based email security firm Reflexion Networks. Reflexion markets archiving, email encryption and business continuity services.
buyer parent: Apax Partners
buyer: Sophos (LSE:SOPH:$710.60)
Sophos delivers the best IT security and data protection for businesses. More than 100 million users in 150 countries rely on Sophos' complete security solutions as the best protection against complex threats and data loss. "
 target: Reflexion Networks, Inc.
Reflexion Networks, Inc. provides hosted email security and compliance services. It offers an anti spam and email security service that blocks spam, viruses, and volume-based attacks and address-on-the-fly technology that preserves the integrity of primary email address.
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closed 10/7/2014 via Market Wire

Sophos, acquired Mojave Networks

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synopsis: Sophos, an integrated cloud-managed security offering, announced that it has acquired cloud-based security firm Mojave Networks of San Mateo, Calif. Companies and organizations around the world rely on Mojave Networks’ cloud-based security to block advanced threats and protect company data while securing user privacy.
buyer parent: Apax Partners
buyer: Sophos (LSE:SOPH:$710.60)
Sophos delivers the best IT security and data protection for businesses. More than 100 million users in 150 countries rely on Sophos' complete security solutions as the best protection against complex threats and data loss. "
 target: Mojave Networks
Companies and organizations around the world, including Fortune 500s and government agencies, rely on Mojave Networks’ cloud-based security to block advanced threats and protect company data while securing user privacy.
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announced 4/3/2012 via Market Wire

Sophos, Plc, will acquire DIALOGS Software GmbH

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synopsis: Complete security leader Sophos announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire DIALOGS, a privately-held provider of mobile management solutions, headquartered in Germany. DIALOGS, one of Europe's leading mobile device management (MDM) providers brings twenty years of experience in mobile product development.
buyer parent: Apax Partners
buyer: Sophos, Plc (LSE:SOPH:$710.60)
Sophos is committed to providing security and data protection solutions that are simple to manage, deploy and use and that deliver the industry's lowest total cost of ownership. Sophos offers award-winning encryption, endpoint security, web, email, mobile and network security solutions. "
 target: DIALOGS Software GmbH
DIALOGS, one of Europe's leading mobile data communication providers, enables the professional use of locating mobile devices via GSM and GPS as well as fast and reliable short message service (SMS) communication worldwide.
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closed 7/6/2011 via Market Wire

Sophos, Plc, acquired Astaro Corporation

See 2553 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Global IT security and data protection company Sophos announced that it has completed its acquisition of network security vendor Astaro Corp. Astaro develops and markets integrated network security solutions that deliver high-quality protection at low cost.
buyer parent: Apax Partners
buyer: Sophos, Plc (LSE:SOPH:$710.60)
Sophos is a provider of encryption, endpoint security, web, email, and network access control solutions backed by SophosLabs -- a global network of threat intelligence centers. Sophos is committed to providing security and data protection solutions that are simple to manage, deploy and use. "
 target: Astaro Corporation
Astaro Corporation develops and markets integrated network security solutions that deliver high-quality protection at low cost. Distributed by a growing network of over 2500 resellers, more than 56000 Astaro installations protect business, school and government networks against IT security threats.
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$56
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EV / rev
0.0x
EV / EBITDA
announced 5/3/2010 via Company Press Release

Apax Partners, will acquire Sophos, Plc

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synopsis: IT security and data protection firm Sophos has announced that it has reached a definitive agreement to sell a majority interest in the company to Apax Partners, a global private equity group, in a transaction valuing the company at $830 million (USD).
buyer: Apax Partners
Apax Partners is one of the world's leading private equity investment groups. It operates across the United States, Europe and Israel and has more than 30 years of investing experience. Funds under the management or advice of Apax Partners total $35 billion around the world. "
 target: Sophos, Plc (LSE:SOPH:$710.60)
Sophos is a world leader in integrated threat management solutions, protecting against known and unknown malware, spyware, intrusions, unwanted applications, spam and policy abuse for business, education and government.
price ($mm)[EV]
$580 [$551]*
rev ($mm)
$282
EBITDA ($mm)
$19
EV / rev
1.4x
EV / EBITDA
21.5x
closed 10/1/2008 via Company Press Release

Sophos, Plc, acquired Utimaco Safeware, Inc

See 2491 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Sophos Plc, a global leader in endpoint security and control solutions, announced its intent to acquire Utimaco Safeware AG, a global leader in data security solutions for enterprises, headquartered in Oberursel, near Frankfurt a.M., Germany. Sophos intends to launch a voluntary public takeover offer in cash for all outstanding Utimaco shares.
buyer: Sophos, Plc (LSE:SOPH:$710.60)
Sophos is a world leader in integrated threat management solutions, protecting against known and unknown malware, spyware, intrusions, unwanted applications, spam and policy abuse for business, education and government. "
 target: Utimaco Safeware, Inc
Utimaco Safeware, Inc. provides information technology security solutions. It focuses on data security in mobile and wireless computing environments.
price ($mm)[EV]
$188 [$137]*
rev ($mm)
$85
EBITDA ($mm)
$13
EV / rev
2.8x
EV / EBITDA
18.2x
closed 1/11/2007 via PR Newswire

Sophos, Plc, acquired ENDFORCE

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synopsis: Sophos, a world leader in integrated threat management solutions, has acquired ENDFORCE, a leader in endpoint security policy compliance and network access control solutions for enterprise customers.
buyer: Sophos, Plc (LSE:SOPH:$710.60)
Sophos is a world leader in integrated threat management solutions, protecting against known and unknown malware, spyware, intrusions, unwanted applications, spam and policy abuse for business, education and government. "
 target: ENDFORCE
ENDFORCE is a leader in secure network access control solutions. Leveraging CONTEXT Aware Authorization™ technology, this software-only, vendor-neutral framework protects corporate network resources from non-compliant or misconfigured endpoints.
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closed 2/22/2006 via BusinessWire

Pender Financial Group Corporation, acquired ActiveState Software, Inc.

See 692 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: ActiveState, the leading provider of tools and services for dynamic languages, announced yesterday that it has been acquired by ActiveState Software Inc., a new company jointly owned by the employees of ActiveState and Pender Financial Group Corporation, an investment company focused on technology and healthcare.
buyer: Pender Financial Group Corporation
Pender Financial Group Corporation is a publicly traded investment company that owns or manages approximately $35 million of assets focused on technology, life sciences and healthcare companies based in British Columbia. "
 target parent: Sophos, Plc
target: ActiveState Software, Inc.
ActiveState is the leading provider of tools and services for dynamic languages such as Perl, PHP, Python, Ruby, and Tcl. Over two million developers rely on ActiveState's cross-platform professional development tools, high-quality language distributions, and enterprise services.
price ($mm)
$2.25
rev ($mm)
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EV / EBITDA
closed 12/14/2015 via Market Wire

Sophos, acquired SurfRight

See 1827 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Sophos, a global leader in network and endpoint security, announced the acquisition of SurfRight, an innovator in signature-less next-generation endpoint threat detection and response (ETDR) and advanced threat prevention.
buyer parent: Apax Partners
buyer: Sophos (LSE:SOPH:$710.60)
Sophos delivers the best IT security and data protection for businesses. More than 100 million users in 150 countries rely on Sophos' complete security solutions as the best protection against complex threats and data loss. "
 target: SurfRight
Based in Hengelo, the Netherlands, SurfRight has developed a portfolio of technologies that prevent, detect and remediate zero-day and sophisticated attacks by interrupting malware and advanced persistent threat (APT) vectors.
price ($mm)
$32
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
closed 12/4/2019 via GlobeNewswire

HelpSystems, LLC, acquired Clearswift Ltd.

See 1546 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: HelpSystems, a developer of IT management software, has acquired Clearswift, a UK-based content threat protection software company. Clearswift’s deep content inspection capability enables information to be scanned as it enters or leaves the organization, allowing sensitive data to be securely transmitted via email or other web-based methods.
buyer parent: HGGC, LLC
buyer: HelpSystems, LLC
HelpSystems aligns IT and business goals to help organizations build a competitive edge. The company's software secures IT environments, monitors and automates processes, and provides easy access to the information people need. "
 target parent: RUAG Holding
target: Clearswift Ltd.
UK-based Clearswift provides advanced content threat protection and the highest level of defense against breaches through digital communication channels. Their technology supports an adaptive data loss prevention solution, allowing for visibility and the control of sensitive information flow.
price ($mm)
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EV / EBITDA
closed 12/2/2019 via Company Press Release

Check Point Software Technologies Ltd, acquired Protego

See 1487 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Check Point® Software Technologies Ltd., a leading provider of cyber security solutions globally, announced the acquisition of Protego. Protego, an Israeli startup, provides a serverless security technology that prevents malicious attacks on serverless functions in run time, and prevents vulnerable code from being deployed into production.
buyer: Check Point Software Technologies Ltd (CHKP:$1,976.41)
Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. is a provider of cybersecurity solutions to governments and corporate enterprises globally. Check Point’s solutions protect customers from 5th generation cyber-attacks with an industry-leading catch rate of malware, ransomware, and advanced targeted threats. "
 target: Protego
Protego’s code-centric cloud security platform, delivers security & visibility for serverless applications. Protego’s technology is the first to automate the entire serverless application lifecycle from security configurations and vulnerability management to runtime threat detection and prevention.
price ($mm)
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EV / EBITDA
announced 11/26/2019 via Company Press Release

Palo Alto Networks, will acquire Aporeto

See 1887 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Palo Alto Networks, the global cybersecurity leader, is to acquire Aporeto Inc., a machine identity-based microsegmentation company. Aporeto Zero Trust Cloud Security platform is built for cloud native apps, simplifies hybrid cloud security, and delivers security at the speed of DevOps with application identity, not IP addresses.
buyer: Palo Alto Networks (NYSE:PANW:$3,015.50)
Palo Alto Networks, the global cybersecurity leader, is shaping the cloud-centric future. By delivering an integrated platform and empowering a growing ecosystem of partners, they are at the forefront of protecting tens of thousands of organizations across clouds, networks, and mobile devices. "
 target: Aporeto
Aporeto Zero Trust Cloud Security platform is built for cloud native apps, simplifies hybrid cloud security, and delivers security at the speed of DevOps with application identity, not IP addresses.
price ($mm)
$150
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
announced 11/20/2019 via Company Press Release

TrustyGate will be merged with 6clicks,

See 1488 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: TrustyGate will merge with 6clicks, a cloud-based technology solution in Australia designed to automate and manage risk assessment, risk management and compliance. TrustyGate is an Australian cyber security software company. TrustyGate provides software solutions that help growing businesses to accelerate their cyber and information security.
buyer: 6clicks
6clicks is a cloud-based technology solution in Australia designed to automate and manage risk assessment, risk management and compliance. 6clicks allows businesses to create, send and receive assessments to ensure ongoing compliance within and outside their organisation. "
 target: TrustyGate
TrustyGate is an Australian cyber security software company. TrustyGate provides software solutions that help growing businesses to accelerate their cyber and information security. TrustyGate enables businesses to manage their cyber risk and take action as issues occur.
price ($mm)
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EV / EBITDA
closed 11/4/2019 via GlobeNewswire

ThreatLandscape, Inc. merged with NetEnrich, Inc.,

See 1477 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: ThreatLandscape, a provider of an AI-powered cybersecurity software product, has merged with NetEnrich, a provider of IT Ops services and an AI-driven collaborative problem resolution platform. Combined, the companies will bring to market services and a platform for IT ops and risk management that will help customers secure their modern workloads.
buyer: NetEnrich, Inc.
NetEnrich combines industrialized services and its automation platform to deliver IT infrastructure operations and cybersecurity management services from on-premise to the cloud. NetEnrich specializes in accelerating deployment, migration, and management of application workloads on cloud services. "
 target: ThreatLandscape, Inc.
ThreatLandscape provides an AI-driven cybersecurity SaaS product that extracts threat signals from customers’ physical and cloud infrastructure, analyzes the data, and delivers prioritized, actionable insights to IT and cybersecurity teams.
price ($mm)
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EV / EBITDA
closed 11/25/2019 via GlobeNewswire

Proofpoint, Inc., acquired ObserveIT

See 2489 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Proofpoint, Inc., the leader in people-centric cybersecurity, has acquired ObserveIT, the leading insider threat management platform. ObserveIT provides security organizations with a powerful tool for protecting employees and valuable assets while saving time and resources.
buyer: Proofpoint, Inc. (PFPT:$843.24)
Proofpoint, Inc. is a leading cybersecurity company that protects organizations’ greatest assets and biggest risks: their people. With an integrated suite of cloud-based solutions, Proofpoint helps companies stop targeted threats, safeguard data, and make users more resilient against cyber attacks. "
 target: ObserveIT
ObserveIT, the leader in Insider Threat Management, delivers comprehensive visibility into user and data activity providing security organizations with a powerful tool for protecting employees and valuable assets while saving time and resources.
price ($mm)
$225
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
closed 10/31/2019 via Company Press Release

A Consortium of 4 Buyers acquired GrammaTech

See 1481 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Five Points Capital, in partnership with Pleasant Bay Capital, Crescendo Capital, Capital Southwest Corporation, new CEO Mike Dager and existing management, led the majority recapitalization of GrammaTech. GrammaTech, Inc. is a leading provider of cybersecurity solutions for government and commercial clients.
buyer: Crescendo Capital Partners
buyer: Capital Southwest Corporation (CSWC:$7.57)
buyer: Pleasant Bay Capital Partners
buyer: Five Points Capital
Founded in 1997, Five Points Capital is a leading independent private equity manager, exclusively focused on the U.S. lower middle market. Pleasant Bay Capital, Crescendo Capital and Capital Southwest Corporation are private equity firms. "
 target: GrammaTech
GrammaTech, Inc. is a leading provider of cybersecurity solutions for government and commercial clients. GrammaTech’s software enables users to quickly scan code for vulnerabilities that cause breaches, system failures or poor reliability.
price ($mm)
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EBITDA ($mm)
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EV / EBITDA
closed 10/28/2019 via GlobeNewswire

Fortinet Inc., acquired enSilo, Inc.

See 2502 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Fortinet, a global leader in broad, integrated and automated cybersecurity solutions, announced it has completed the acquisition of enSilo, a privately held advanced endpoint security company headquartered in San Francisco, California.
buyer: Fortinet Inc. (FTNT:$1,955.20)
Fortinet is a worldwide provider of network security appliances and a market leader in unified threat management (UTM). Their unique security fabric combines purpose-built ASICs, an intuitive operating system, and applied threat intelligence to provide security, better visibility and control. "
 target: enSilo, Inc.
enSilo is a comprehensive endpoint security platform that combines next generation antivirus with post-infection data protection capabilities that can automatically respond to and defeat the most complex infections.
price ($mm)
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EV / EBITDA
closed 10/16/2019 via BusinessWire

SailPoint, acquired Orkus

See 2435 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: SailPoint Technologies Holdings, Inc., the leader in enterprise identity governance, has acquired Orkus, a cybersecurity software developer for cloud data and the creator of the Orkus Access Governance Platform. Orkus will be integrated into the SailPoint Predictive Identity Platform in the first half of 2020.
buyer parent: Thoma Bravo, LLC
buyer: SailPoint (SAIL:$269.96)
SailPoint is the leader in enterprise identity governance and brings the Power of Identity to customers worldwide. SailPoint’s open identity platform gives organizations the power to enter new markets, scale their workforces, embrace new technologies, innovate faster, and compete on a global basis. "
 target: Orkus
Orkus solves critical, hard-to-manage risk vectors that enterprises face in hybrid cloud computing. The Orkus Access Governance platform enables companies to prevent data exposure, tighten privileged identity access, and protect critical infrastructure and applications from unauthorized access.
price ($mm)
$17
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
closed 10/16/2019 via BusinessWire

SailPoint, acquired OverWatchID

See 2448 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: SailPoint Technologies Holdings, Inc., the leader in enterprise identity governance, has acquired OverWatchID, a provider of full privilege security for cloud applications, cloud computing, hybrid IT environments, and on-premise infrastructure. OverWatchID will be integrated into the SailPoint Predictive Identity Platform in the first half of 2020.
buyer parent: Thoma Bravo, LLC
buyer: SailPoint (SAIL:$269.96)
SailPoint is the leader in enterprise identity governance and brings the Power of Identity to customers worldwide. SailPoint’s open identity platform gives organizations the power to enter new markets, scale their workforces, embrace new technologies, innovate faster, and compete on a global basis. "
 target: OverWatchID
OverWatchID delivers full privilege security for cloud applications, cloud computing, hybrid IT environments, and on-premise infrastructure. OverWatchID's Privilege Anywhere secures all IT resources wherever they are deployed, implements in days, strengthens IT security, and costs less to own.
price ($mm)
$21
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
announced 10/16/2019 via PR Newswire

Thoma Bravo, LLC, will acquire Sophos

See 2502 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Thoma Bravo, LLC, a leading private equity investment firm focused on the software and technology-enabled services sectors, will be acquiring Sophos, a global leader in next-generation cybersecurity, protecting over organizations from advanced cyberthreats.
buyer: Thoma Bravo, LLC
Thoma Bravo is a leading private equity investment firm providing equity and strategic support to experienced management teams and growing companies. The firm currently manages a series of private equity funds representing more than $30 billion of equity commitments. "
 target parent: Apax Partners
target: Sophos (LSE:SOPH:$710.60)
Founded in Oxford, England, Sophos is a global leader in next-generation cybersecurity, protecting over organizations from advanced cyberthreats. Sophos’ cloud-native and AI-enhanced solutions secure endpoints and networks against evolving cybercriminal tactics and techniques.
price ($mm)[EV]
$3,722 [$3,850]
rev ($mm)
$711
EBITDA ($mm)
$80
EV / rev
5.5x
EV / EBITDA
49.2x
announced 10/3/2019 via PR Newswire

ReliaQuest, will acquire Threatcare

See 2448 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: ReliaQuest, the leader in enterprise cybersecurity, will acquire Threatcare, the leader in proactive cyber defense. Threatcare's BAS (Breach and Attack Simulation) solution helps progressive technology companies to measure the effectiveness of their cybersecurity programs.
buyer: ReliaQuest
ReliaQuest is a leader in enterprise cybersecurity. ReliaQuest's GreyMatter platform integrates disparate technologies to provide a unified, actionable view that fills the gaps in enterprise security programs. GreyMatter helps teams to increase the speed and effectiveness of their threat responses. "
 target: Threatcare
Threatcare is the leader in proactive cyber defense. Threatcare's BAS (Breach and Attack Simulation) solution helps progressive technology companies to measure the effectiveness of their cybersecurity programs. Their insights and actionable recommendations enable companies to secure more, faster.
price ($mm)
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
closed 9/19/2019 via Company Press Release

HP, acquired Bromium

See 1579 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: HP Inc. has announced the acquisition of Bromium, an end point security start-up. Bromium protects enterprises by using virtualization-based security to isolate browser-based attacks, malicious downloads, email attachments and other applications in unique, hardware-enforced micro-virtual machines.
buyer: HP (HPQ:$58,715.00)
HP creates new possibilities for technology to have a meaningful impact on people, businesses, governments and society. With the broadest technology portfolio spanning printing, personal systems, software, services and IT infrastructure, HP delivers solutions for customers' most complex challenges. "
 target: Bromium
Bromium is an end point security start-up. Bromium protects enterprises by using virtualization-based security to isolate browser-based attacks, malicious downloads, email attachments and other applications in unique, hardware-enforced micro-virtual machines.
price ($mm)
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
closed 9/4/2019 via PR Newswire

The Stage Fund, acquired Cymmetria, Inc.

See 2448 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Stage Fund, a turnaround and growth private equity firm, has acquired Cymmetria, a premier cybersecurity deception platform in Israel. Cymmetria's deception products, MazeRunner and ActiveSOC, give organizations the ability to hunt attackers, detect lateral movement inside the perimeter, automate incident response, and mitigate attacks.
buyer: The Stage Fund
Stage Fund is a private equity firm located in 2 key cities in the U.S.: Denver H.Q., and New York. Stage Fund specializes in acquiring businesses that are undergoing change in capital structure, strategy, operations or growth and can benefit from their operational and capital approach. "
 target: Cymmetria, Inc.
Cymmetria is a premier cybersecurity deception platform in Israel. Cymmetria 's deception products, MazeRunner and ActiveSOC, give organizations the ability to hunt attackers, detect lateral movement inside the perimeter, automate incident response, and mitigate attacks.
price ($mm)
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
closed 9/4/2019 via PR Newswire

SmartRIA, acquired Greytwist

See 2855 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: SmartRIA and Greytwist have announced the acquisition by SmartRIA of Greytwist Data Governance, a solution for vendor due diligence and management, personally identifiable information (PII) data governance and cybersecurity policy and procedures management and oversight.
buyer: SmartRIA
SmartRIA makes software that simplifies compliance for the wealth management industry. Their unique roles for compliance consultants and distributed management of large corporations makes their solution able to handle any type of compliance problem for any sized company. "
 target: Greytwist
Greytwist creates software that helps companies implement, organize and automate key cybersecurity & governance activities. Greytwist combines subject matter expertise with software to provide the industry's first Data Governance platform, enabling clients to reduce exposure to cyber risks.
price ($mm)
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EV / EBITDA
closed 7/31/2019 via GlobeNewswire

JAMF, acquired Digita Security LLC

See 1511 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Jamf, a world leader in macOS, iOS and tvOS management, has acquired Digita Security, creators of enterprise-grade, purpose-built endpoint protection solutions designed to protect Mac users from malicious activities and threats, all while preserving the Apple experience users expect and love.
buyer parent: Vista Equity Partners
buyer: JAMF
Jamf is committed to enabling IT to empower end-users and bring the legendary Apple experience to businesses, education, and government organizations via its product portfolio, and the 85,000 members of Jamf Nation. Jamf's 30,000 global customers rely on them to manage 15 million Apple devices. "
 target: Digita Security LLC
Digita Security provides cybersecurity for Mac workforces. Digita Security's goal is to improve the security of macOS users by developing accessible, native, high quality macOS security products and services.
price ($mm)
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
closed 7/17/2019 via BNC Analysis

Wallix, acquired Simarks

See 2514 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Wallix Group, a French software company providing cyber security solutions and the European specialist in privileged account governance, announced the acquisition of Simarks, a Spanish publisher specializing in Privilege Elevation and Delegation Management which makes it possible to implement security that limit users' and administrators' actions.
buyer: Wallix (ENXTPA:ALLIX:$17.02)
Headquartered in France, Wallix Group is a software company providing cyber security solutions. Wallix accompanies more than 770 companies and organizations on a day-to-day basis. Its solutions are marketed through a network of more than 160 resellers and trained and accredited integrators. "
 target: Simarks
Simarks is a Spanish publisher specializing in Privilege Elevation and Delegation Management (PEDM). PEDM solutions make it possible to implement security rules that limit users' and administrators' actions, thereby protecting all workstations and user environments from errors or malicious acts.
price ($mm)
$1.46
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
closed 7/2/2019 via BusinessWire

Exabeam, acquired SkyFormation

See 1535 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Exabeam, a company that empowers enterprises to detect, investigate and respond to cyberattacks more efficiently, has acquired SkyFormation, a leading Israel-based cloud application security business and the first company to collect cloud logs from over 30 cloud services into any security information and event management (SIEM) tool.
buyer: Exabeam
Exabeam empowers enterprises to detect, investigate and respond to cyberattacks more efficiently so their security operations and insider threat teams can work smarter. "
 target: SkyFormation
SkyFormation is a leading Israel-based cloud application security business and the first company to collect cloud logs from over 30 cloud services into any security information and event management (SIEM) tool.
price ($mm)
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EV / EBITDA
closed 6/5/2019 via BusinessWire

Elastic, acquired Endgame, Inc.

See 2448 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Elastic, the company behind Elasticsearch and the Elastic Stack, announced that it has acquired Endgame, a security company focused on endpoint prevention, detection, and response.
buyer: Elastic (ESTC:$271.65)
Elastic builds software to make data usable in real time and at scale for search, logging, security, and analytics use cases. The company develops the open source Elastic Stack (Elasticsearch, Kibana, Beats, and Logstash), X-Pack (commercial features), and Elastic Cloud (a hosted offering). "
 target: Endgame, Inc.
Endgame is a leading endpoint security platform that enables enterprises to close the protection gap against advanced adversaries by preventing advanced attacks and detecting and eliminating resident attacks.
price ($mm)[EV]
$220 [$234]
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
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Cloud Security Corporation is an early-stage security and information access technology software company. The Company delivers immediate information with secure access to computer desktops and other consumer electronic devices from remote locations.
year
2017
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EBIT ($mm)
($0.04)
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
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Ticker: KOSDAQ:A263860
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Genians, Inc.
Genians, Inc.
Genians, Inc. is a South Korean-based provider of Network Access Control (NAC) solutions. Their flagship product, Genian NAC, helps businesses maintain smart visiblity and control of all of their IT assets and ensures the highest level of security compliance by using cloud technology.
year
2018
rev ($mm)
$18.19
EBITDA ($mm)
$2.74
EBIT ($mm)
$2.43
Net Income ($mm)
$2.21
Employees
0
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Ticker: TASE: SAFE
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Safe-T
Safe-T
Based in Israel, Safe-T is a leading provider of software-defined access solutions which mitigate attacks on enterprises' business-critical services and sensitive data. With Safe-T's software-defined access, companies secure their data, services, and networks from internal and external data threats.
year
2018
rev ($mm)
$1.47
EBITDA ($mm)
($9.13)
EBIT ($mm)
($9.21)
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
35
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Ticker: ENXTPA:INSD
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
INSIDE Secure
INSIDE Secure
Inside Secure is at the heart of security solutions for mobile and connected devices, providing software, silicon IP, tools and know-how needed to protect customers’ transactions, content, applications, and communications.
year
2018
rev ($mm)
$46.95
EBITDA ($mm)
$10.18
EBIT ($mm)
$6.80
Net Income ($mm)
$4.62
Employees
160
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Ticker: AIM:DFX
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Defenx
Defenx
Founded in 2009, Defenx is a fast-growing and profitable security software company that offers a range of products for the mobile, PC and network security markets. Defenx security software is priced competitively, fully featured and efficient.
year
2015
rev ($mm)
$5.02
EBITDA ($mm)
EBIT ($mm)
$1.13
Net Income ($mm)
$0.21
Employees
6
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Ticker: NYSE:PANW
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Palo Alto Networks
Palo Alto Networks
Palo Alto Networks is leading cybersecurity by safely enabling applications and preventing cyber breaches for organizations worldwide. Their platform delivers security far superior to legacy or point products, safely enables daily business operations, and protects an organization's assets.
year
2019
rev ($mm)
$3,015.50
EBITDA ($mm)
$96.83
EBIT ($mm)
($46.80)
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
7014
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Ticker: CHKP
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Check Point Software Technologies Ltd
Check Point Software Technologies Ltd
Check Point Software Technologies Ltd is the largest pure-play security vendor globally. The company provides industry-leading solutions, and protects customers from cyberattacks with an unmatched catch rate of malware and other types of attacks.
year
2019
rev ($mm)
$1,976.41
EBITDA ($mm)
$900.10
EBIT ($mm)
$882.72
Net Income ($mm)
$791.58
Employees
5070
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Ticker: TSE:4704
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Trend Micro Inc.
Trend Micro Inc.
As a global leader in IT security, Trend Micro develops innovative security solutions that make the world safe for businesses and consumers to exchange digital information. They are recognized as the market leader in server security, cloud security, and small business content security.
year
2019
rev ($mm)
$1,496.11
EBITDA ($mm)
$479.05
EBIT ($mm)
$334.22
Net Income ($mm)
$262.51
Employees
6562
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Ticker: NasdaqGS:VRNT
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Verint Systems Inc.
Verint Systems Inc.
Verint is a leader in Actionable Intelligence solutions with a focus on customer engagement optimization, security intelligence, and fraud, risk and compliance. Organizations in more than 180 countries count on intelligence from Verint solutions to make more informed, effective and timely decisions.
year
2019
rev ($mm)
$1,255.80
EBITDA ($mm)
$186.88
EBIT ($mm)
$129.50
Net Income ($mm)
$69.78
Employees
6200
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Ticker: VRSN
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
VeriSign, Inc.
VeriSign, Inc.
VeriSign, Inc. is the trusted provider of Internet infrastructure services for the networked world. Billions of times each day, Verisign helps companies and consumers all over the world connect between the dots.
year
2016
rev ($mm)
$1,142.17
EBITDA ($mm)
$744.74
EBIT ($mm)
$686.57
Net Income ($mm)
$440.65
Employees
990
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Ticker: VRSN
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
VeriSign, Inc.
VeriSign, Inc.
VeriSign, Inc. is the trusted provider of Internet infrastructure services for the networked world. Billions of times each day, Verisign helps companies and consumers all over the world connect between the dots.
year
2016
rev ($mm)
$1,142.17
EBITDA ($mm)
$744.74
EBIT ($mm)
$686.57
Net Income ($mm)
$440.65
Employees
990
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Ticker: PFPT
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Proofpoint, Inc.
Proofpoint, Inc.
Proofpoint Inc. is a leading next-generation security and compliance company that provides cloud-based solutions for comprehensive threat protection, incident response, secure communications, social media security, compliance, archiving and governance.
year
2019
rev ($mm)
$843.24
EBITDA ($mm)
($24.64)
EBIT ($mm)
($102.33)
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
2613
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Ticker: QLYS
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Qualys, Inc.
Qualys, Inc.
Qualys, Inc. is a pioneer and leading provider of cloud-based security and compliance solutions. Qualys helps organizations streamline their security and compliance solutions in a single platform and build security into digital transformation initiatives for better outcomes and substantial savings.
year
2018
rev ($mm)
$278.89
EBITDA ($mm)
$82.29
EBIT ($mm)
$53.39
Net Income ($mm)
$57.30
Employees
1117
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Ticker: FSCT
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
ForeScout Technologies
ForeScout Technologies
ForeScout is transforming security through visibility. They help make the invisible visible by providing Global 2000 enterprises and government agencies with agentless visibility and control of traditional and IoT devices the instant they connect to the network.
year
2018
rev ($mm)
$272.29
EBITDA ($mm)
($93.37)
EBIT ($mm)
($100.48)
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
818
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Ticker: CYBR
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CyberArk
CyberArk is the only security company focused on eliminating the most advanced cyber threats; those that use insider privileges to attack the heart of the enterprise. Stopping attacks before they stop business, CyberArk proactively secures against threats before attacks can do irreparable damage.
year
2017
rev ($mm)
$261.70
EBITDA ($mm)
$28.18
EBIT ($mm)
$20.33
Net Income ($mm)
$16.02
Employees
823
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Ticker: HLSE:FSC1V
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
F-Secure Corporation
F-Secure Corporation
F-Secure has been defending tens of millions of people around the globe from digital threats for over 25 years. Their award-winning products protect people and companies against everything from crimeware to corporate cyberattacks, and are available from over 6000 resellers and 200 operators.
year
2018
rev ($mm)
$199.79
EBITDA ($mm)
$17.52
EBIT ($mm)
$13.73
Net Income ($mm)
$12.16
Employees
1145
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Ticker: ZS
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Zscaler, Inc.
Zscaler is a leading cloud-based information security company. Zscaler offers a secure internet and web gateway that creates fast, secure connections between users and applications, regardless of device, location, or network.
year
2018
rev ($mm)
$170.54
EBITDA ($mm)
($28.89)
EBIT ($mm)
($36.57)
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
950
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Ticker: TSX:ABT
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Absolute Software Corporation
Absolute Software Corporation
Absolute Software Corporation is the industry standard in persistent endpoint security and data risk management solutions. Persistence® technology from Absolute provides organizations with visibility and control over all of their devices, regardless of user or location.
year
2015
rev ($mm)
$93.65
EBITDA ($mm)
$17.48
EBIT ($mm)
$8.50
Net Income ($mm)
$4.62
Employees
444
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Ticker: ENXTPA:INSD
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
INSIDE Secure
INSIDE Secure
Inside Secure is at the heart of security solutions for mobile and connected devices, providing software, silicon IP, tools and know-how needed to protect customers’ transactions, content, applications, and communications.
year
2018
rev ($mm)
$46.95
EBITDA ($mm)
$10.18
EBIT ($mm)
$6.80
Net Income ($mm)
$4.62
Employees
160
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Route1 Inc.
Route1 Inc.
Route1 is an advanced North American provider of industrial-grade data intelligence, user authentication, and ultra-secure mobile workforce solutions. The Company helps all manner of organizations to make intelligent use of devices and data for immediate process improvements.
year
2019
rev ($mm)
$21.34
EBITDA ($mm)
$1.02
EBIT ($mm)
$0.44
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
38
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