Veytics Intelligence
2026-10-17 · Seekingalpha

Key deals this week: International Paper, IonQ, Bumble, and more

[Wooden blocks with text M and A on light blue paper, business concept. MA - short for mergers and acquisitions] Here's a list of key deals reported across sectors this week: Varonis Systems (VRNS [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/VRNS]) rose 2.5% in after-hours trading after Proofpoint agreed to acquire the company in all-cash deal valued at ~$6.3 billion. Proofpoint is owned by private equity firm Thoma Bravo. International Paper (IP [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/IP]) rose 7.4% amid a report that two private equity firms are evaluating multibillion-dollar bids for the company's European packaging business. Lone Star and Atlas Holdings are both working on potential deals for the business formerly known as DS Smith, according to a media report.

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