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Sapiens Stock Surges 45% on $2.5B Acquisition Deal with Advent
ByAinvest
Thursday, Aug 14, 2025 3:45 am ET1min read
Sapiens (SPNS) stock surged 45% after announcing a $2.5 billion deal with private investment firm Advent. Advent will acquire Sapiens for $43.50 per share in cash, a 64% premium to the stock's closing price on August 8. The transaction is expected to close in Q4 2025 or Q1 2026, subject to shareholder approval. Shares will no longer be traded publicly after the deal, but Formula Systems (FORTY) will maintain a minority stake in the company.
Sapiens International Corporation N.V. (SPNS) stock surged by 45% following the announcement of a $2.5 billion acquisition deal with private investment firm Advent. The deal, valued at $43.50 per share, represents a 64% premium over the stock's closing price on August 8, 2025. The acquisition is expected to close in Q4 2025 or Q1 2026, subject to shareholder approval [1].The deal will see Advent acquire Sapiens in an all-cash transaction, with existing shareholders, including Formula Systems (FORTY), retaining a minority stake in the company. The acquisition aims to accelerate Sapiens' innovation in SaaS-based insurance solutions and expand its global reach. Advent's deep expertise and resources will empower Sapiens to deliver greater value to its customers, employees, and partners [2].
Upon completion of the transaction, Sapiens' common shares will no longer be publicly listed, and the company will become privately held. Advent has arranged committed debt and equity financing commitments to finance the transaction, providing a high level of closing certainty. The transaction is expected to close in Q4 2025 or Q1 2026, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions, including approval by Sapiens' shareholders and receipt of regulatory approvals [2].
Sapiens International is a global leader in intelligent SaaS-based software solutions, serving over 600 customers in more than 30 countries. The company's robust platform and AI-driven solutions help insurers harness the power of advanced automation to support core solutions across various insurance markets [2].
References:
[1] https://www.gurufocus.com/news/3058472/first-look-sapiens-spns-acquisition-and-exxon-xom-exploration-drive-market-dynamics
[2] https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/sapiens-to-be-acquired-by-advent-for-2-5-billion-302528654.html
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