Mimecast To Be Acquired By Private Equity Firm Permira For $5.8B
Private equity powerhouse Permira has agreed to purchase Mimecast for $5.8 billion, making it the third pureplay email security provider to be acquired this year.
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Private equity powerhouse Permira has agreed to purchase Mimecast for $5.8 billion, making it the third pureplay email security provider to be acquired this year.
Mimecast is probing a possible sale and top email security rival Proofpoint is expected to emerge as a potential buyer after getting acquired themselves this year.
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