Varonis Systems (0VOU) Risk Analysis

In the event that the remaining 2029 Notes are converted and we elect to deliver shares of common stock, the ownership interests of existing stockholders will be diluted, and any sales in the public market of any shares of our common stock issuable upon such conversion could adversely affect the prevailing market price of our common stock. In addition, the anticipated conversion of the 2029 Notes could depress the market price of our common stock.

If the Company undergoes a "fundamental change," subject to certain conditions, holders may require the Company to repurchase for cash all or part of their 2029 Notes at a fundamental change repurchase price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the 2029 Notes to be repurchased, plus accrued and unpaid interest to, but excluding, the fundamental change repurchase date. In addition, if such fundamental change also constitutes a "make-whole fundamental change," the conversion rate for the 2029 Notes may be increased upon conversion of the 2029 Notes in connection with such "make-whole fundamental change." Any increase in the conversion rate will be determined based on the date on which the "make-whole fundamental change" occurs or becomes effective and the price paid (or deemed paid) per share of our common stock in such transaction. Any such increase will be dilutive to our existing stockholders. Our obligation to repurchase the 2029 Notes or increase the conversion rate upon the occurrence of a make-whole fundamental change may, in certain circumstances, delay or prevent a takeover of us that might otherwise be beneficial to our stockholders.

Future sales and issuances of our capital stock or rights to purchase our capital stock could result in substantial dilution to our existing stockholders. We may sell common stock, convertible securities and other equity securities in one or more transactions at prices and in a manner as we may determine from time to time. If we sell any such securities in subsequent transactions, investors may be materially diluted. New investors in such subsequent transactions could gain rights, preferences and privileges senior to those of holders of our common stock.

The trading market for our common stock depends in part on the research and reports that securities or industry analysts publish about us or our business, our market and our competitors. We do not have any control over these analysts or their expectations regarding our performance on a quarterly or annual basis. If one or more of the analysts who cover us downgrade our stock or change their opinion of our stock, our stock price would likely decline. If we fail to meet one or more of these analysts' published expectations regarding our performance on a quarterly basis, our stock price or trading volume could decline. If one or more of these analysts cease coverage of our company or fail to regularly publish reports on us, we could lose visibility in the financial markets, which could cause our stock price or trading volume to decline.

Provisions in our amended and restated certificate of incorporation and amended and restated bylaws may delay, discourage or prevent an acquisition of us or a change in our management, including transactions in which stockholders might otherwise receive a premium for their shares, or transactions that our stockholders might otherwise deem to be in their best interests. These provisions include: - authorizing "blank check" preferred stock, which could be issued by the board without stockholder approval and may contain voting, liquidation, dividend and other rights superior to our common stock, which would increase the number of outstanding shares and could thwart a takeover attempt;- a classified board of directors whose members can only be dismissed for cause;- the prohibition on actions by written consent of our stockholders;- the limitation on who may call a special meeting of stockholders;- the establishment of advance notice requirements for nominations for election to our board of directors or for proposing matters that can be acted upon at stockholder meetings; and - the requirement of at least 75% of the outstanding capital stock to amend any of the foregoing second through fifth provisions. In addition, because we are incorporated in Delaware, we are governed by the provisions of Section 203 of the Delaware General Corporation Law, which limits the ability of stockholders owning in excess of 15% of our outstanding voting stock to merge or combine with us, unless the merger or combination is approved in a prescribed manner. Although we believe these provisions collectively provide for an opportunity to obtain greater value for stockholders by requiring potential acquirers to negotiate with our board of directors, they would apply even if an offer rejected by our board were considered beneficial by some stockholders. In addition, these provisions may frustrate or prevent any attempts by our stockholders to replace or remove our current management by making it more difficult for stockholders to replace members of our board of directors, which is responsible for appointing the members of our management. In addition, if a "fundamental change" occurs prior to the maturity date of the 2029 Notes, holders of the 2029 Notes will have the right, at their option, to require us to repurchase all or a portion of their Convertible Notes. If a "make-whole fundamental change" (as defined in the Indentures) occurs prior the maturity date, we will in some cases be required to increase the conversion rate of the 2029 Notes for a holder that elects to convert its Notes in connection with such "make-whole fundamental change." These features of the 2029 Notes may make a potential acquisition more expensive for a potential acquiror, which may in turn make it less likely for a potential acquiror to offer to purchase our company, or reduce the amount of consideration offered for each share of our common stock in a potential acquisition. Furthermore, the Indentures prohibit us from engaging in certain mergers or acquisitions unless, among other things, the surviving entity assumes our obligations under the 2029 Notes.

The market price for our common stock has been, and is likely to continue to be, volatile for the foreseeable future, and is subject to wide fluctuations in response to various factors, some of which are beyond our control. These factors, as well as the volatility of our common stock, could affect the price at which our convertible noteholders could sell the common stock received upon conversion of the 2029 Notes and could also impact the trading price of the 2029 Notes. The market price of our common stock may fluctuate significantly in response to a number of factors, many of which we cannot predict or control, including the factors listed below and other factors described in this "Risk Factors" section: - actual or anticipated fluctuations in our results or those of other companies in our industry;- the financial projections we may provide to the public, any changes in these projections or our failure to meet these projections;- failure of securities analysts to maintain coverage of our company, changes in financial estimates by any securities analysts who follow our company, or our failure to meet these estimates or the expectations of investors;- ratings changes by any securities analysts who follow our company;- announcements of new products, services or technologies, commercial relationships, acquisitions or other events by us or other companies in our industry;- new announcements that affect investor perception of our industry, including reports related to the discovery of significant cyberattacks;- changes in operating performance and stock market valuations of other technology companies generally, or those in our industry in particular;- price and volume fluctuations in certain categories of companies or the overall stock market, including as a result of trends in the global economy;- the trading volume of our common stock;- volatility with respect to the Company's results of operation while we seek to convert the remaining term license subscription customers to our SaaS platform;- changes in accounting principles;- sales of large blocks of our common stock, including sales by our executive officers, directors and significant stockholders;- additions or departures of any of our key personnel;- lawsuits threatened or filed against us;- short sales, hedging and other derivative transactions involving our capital stock;- general economic conditions in the United States and abroad, including inflationary pressures and higher interest rates;- changing legal or regulatory developments in the United States and other countries;- conversion of the 2029 Notes; and - other events or factors, including those resulting from war, incidents of terrorism, pandemics, natural disasters or responses to these events. In addition, the stock markets have experienced extreme price and volume fluctuations that have affected and continue to affect the market prices of equity securities of many technology companies. Stock prices of many technology companies have fluctuated in a manner unrelated or disproportionate to the operating performance of those companies. In the past, stockholders have instituted securities class action litigation following periods of market volatility. A significant decline in our stock price has and could in the future subject us to securities class action litigation, such as the purported class action litigation filed against us and certain of our executive officers in January 2026, as more fully described in Note 2N, "Contractual Purchase Obligations and Contingent Liabilities " of our accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in Part II, Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. Such securities litigation, and any potential securities litigation in the future, could subject us to substantial costs, divert resources and the attention of management from our business and adversely affect our business, results of operations, financial condition and cash flows and may cause a significant increase in the premium paid for our directors and officers insurance.