Acquiring Company
KnowBe4
Acquired Company
Egress
Description
KnowBe4, the provider of the world’s largest security awareness training and simulated phishing platform, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Egress, a leader in adaptive and integrated cloud email security. This acquisition aims to strengthen KnowBe4's email security platform by integrating Egress’ Intelligent Email Security suite and enhancing overall threat intelligence and AI-based email security.
M&A Insights
Based on deal dataIntegration timeline
70% of M&A integrations take 12-24 months to complete
Tech stack consolidation
83% of merged companies consolidate technology vendors within first year
Post-acquisition investment
Companies increase IT spending by 23% on average after acquisitions
Success factor
M&A deals with strong technology integration plans are 2.5x more likely to succeed