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Investing.com -- Sapiens International Corporation N.V. (NASDAQ:SPNS) stock surged over 40% to $43.50 on Wednesday after the company announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by private equity firm Advent in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $2.5 billion.
Under the terms of the agreement, Sapiens shareholders will receive $43.50 per share in cash, representing a 64% premium to the company’s closing price of $26.52 on August 8, 2025. The stock had already risen 10% in the past week amid rumors of a potential deal, closing at $29.50 in the previous session.
The transaction, which has been unanimously approved by Sapiens’ Board of Directors, will take the global insurance software solutions provider private once completed. Advent has secured committed debt and equity financing of $1.3 billion to support the acquisition.
"This transaction marks a significant milestone in Sapiens’ journey, reinforces the success of our strategy, our commitment to delivering exceptional value to our customers, and the strength of our global team," said Roni Al-Dor, Chief Executive Officer of Sapiens.
Douglas Hallstrom, Director at Advent, noted that the firm plans to "accelerate investment into technology innovation, AI, and customer centricity" at Sapiens, adding that the transaction "comes at a critical time of market change."
Formula, a significant shareholder in Sapiens, will continue to retain ownership in the company following the acquisition. The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2025 or the first quarter of 2026, subject to shareholder approval and regulatory clearances.
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