Coupa Shareholders to Receive $81 Per Share in Cash
Represents a 77% Premium to the Unaffected Stock Price
SAN MATEO, Calif., Dec. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Coupa Software (NASDAQ: COUP), a leader in Business Spend Management (BSM), today 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 $8.0 billion. 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 (ADIA). 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.”
“This transaction is the result of a deliberate and thoughtful process that included engagement with both strategic and financial parties,” said Roger Siboni, Coupa’s lead independent director. “The Board evaluated the transaction against the company’s standalone prospects in the current macroeconomic climate and determined that the compelling and certain cash consideration in the transaction provides superior risk-adjusted value relative to the Company’s standalone prospects. The Board is unanimous in its belief this transaction is the optimal path forward and in the best interest of our shareholders.”
“Coupa has created and led the large and growing Business Spend Management category. We’ve followed the company’s success for many years and have been impressed by its consistent track record of delivering high levels of value for its global customer base,” said Holden Spaht, a Managing Partner at Thoma Bravo. “We look forward to partnering with Rob and the rest of the management team to keep investing in the company’s product strategy while driving growth both organically and through M&A.”
“We couldn’t be more excited to partner with the talented Coupa team to keep building on the incredible franchise they’ve created in the Business Spend Management space,” said Brian Jaffee, a Partner at Thoma Bravo. “Our shared vision, combined with Thoma Bravo’s strategic and operational expertise, will enable Coupa to continue driving innovation, better serve its customers and accelerate important growth initiatives during this next chapter as a private company.”
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.
Third Quarter 2023 Financial Results
In a separate press release, Coupa today announced its third quarter fiscal year 2023 financial results. The press release is available on the Investor Relations section of the Company’s website. In light of the announced transaction with Thoma Bravo, Coupa has cancelled its earnings conference call previously scheduled for 1:30 p.m. PT / 4:30 p.m. ET this afternoon, December 12, 2022.
Advisors
Qatalyst Partners LP is serving as financial advisor to Coupa and Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP is serving as the company’s legal advisor.
Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC and Piper Sandler acted as financial advisors and Kirkland & Ellis LLP acted as legal advisor to Thoma Bravo.
About Coupa Software
Coupa is the cloud-based Business Spend Management (BSM) platform that unifies processes across supply chain, procurement, and finance functions. Coupa empowers organizations around the world to maximize value and operationalize purpose through their business spend. Learn more at Coupa.com and follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter.
About Thoma Bravo
Thoma Bravo is one of the largest private equity firms in the world, with more than $120 billion in assets under management as of September 30, 2022. The firm invests in growth-oriented, innovative companies operating in the software and technology sectors. Leveraging the firm’s deep sector expertise and proven strategic and operational capabilities, Thoma Bravo collaborates with its portfolio companies to implement operating best practices, drive growth initiatives and make accretive acquisitions intended to accelerate revenue and earnings. Over the past 20 years, the firm has acquired or invested in more than 420 companies representing over $235 billion in enterprise value.1 The firm has offices in Chicago, Miami and San Francisco. For more information, visit www.thomabravo.com.
