# Companies Announce Several Acquisitions Across Multiple Sectors By John Kim Canonical URL: https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/34164 Published: 2026-10-17T19:25:06.000Z Updated: 2026-10-17T19:25:06.000Z Section: Business > Proofpoint’s all-cash agreement to acquire Varonis Systems is valued at about $6.3 billion; other deal developments involve CCC Intelligent Solutions, Bumble, Galderma and STERIS. Several companies announced acquisitions or drew buyer interest this week, with activity across several sectors and Proofpoint agreeing to acquire Varonis Systems in an all-cash deal valued at about $6.3 billion. Proofpoint, which is owned by Thoma Bravo, agreed to buy Varonis Systems in the all-cash transaction. CCC Intelligent Solutions, featured in an [earlier weekly deal roundup](), is being acquired by a consortium led by GTCR in an all-cash transaction. Bumble is being acquired by Ithaca Holdings in an all-cash deal. Galderma is acquiring ZO Skin Health in an all-cash transaction. STERIS is acquiring Xodus Medical with debt financing. Private-equity buyers have also shown interest in International Paper’s packaging business in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. ## Links in this article - [earlier weekly deal roundup](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/29623)