Coupa Software to be acquired by Thoma Bravo for $81 per share in cash

Coupa Software announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Thoma Bravo, a leading software investment firm. This is an all-cash transaction with an enterprise value of $8B. Upon completion of the transaction, Coupa will become a privately held company. The transaction includes a significant minority investment from a wholly owned subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority. Under the terms of the agreement, Coupa shareholders will receive $81.00 per share in cash, which represents a 77% premium to Coupa’s closing stock price on November 22, 2022, the last full trading day prior to media reports regarding a possible sale transaction involving the company. The transaction consideration also represents a premium of approximately 64% to the volume weighted average closing price of Coupa stock for the 30 trading days ending on November 22, 2022. "For more than a decade, we’ve been building an incredible Business Spend Management Community and have proudly cemented our position as the market-leading platform in our category. We’re looking forward to partnering with Thoma Bravo and accelerating our vision to digitally transform the Office of the CFO," said Rob Bernshteyn, chairman and chief executive officer at Coupa. "While our ownership may change, our values do not. Every one of us at Coupa will continue to put our customers at the center of everything we do and help them maximize the value of every dollar they spend." Approvals and Timing: The transaction, which was approved unanimously by the Coupa Board of Directors, is expected to close in the first half of 2023, subject to customary closing conditions, including approval by Coupa shareholders and the receipt of required regulatory approvals. The transaction is not subject to a financing condition. Upon completion of the transaction, Coupa’s common stock will no longer be listed on any public market. The company will continue to operate under the Coupa name and brand.