Why Thoma Bravo Wants to Buy Stamps.com

Why Thoma Bravo Wants to Buy Stamps.com

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Thoma Bravo, a private equity firm, is making a $6.6 billion bid to acquire a postage stamp company. The company thrived during the pandemic, with shares up 144% year-to-date, but growth has slowed with the reopening. Thoma Bravo's offer represents a 67% premium over the closing price, highlighting the firm's interest in the company's ecommerce potential. The acquisition is part of Thoma Bravo's strategy, following a $12.3 billion acquisition of Proofpoint. The news has impacted other companies in the sector, with modest gains for UPS and Xerox, and a significant boost for Pitney Bowes. The transcript concludes with personal anecdotes about mailing habits.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main reason for Thoma Bravo's interest in the postage stamp seller?

The company's thriving e-commerce platform

The company's physical store locations

The company's high debt levels

The company's low employee turnover

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30 sec • 1 pt

What was the premium percentage offered by Thoma Bravo over the closing price?

100%

80%

67%

50%

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the peak share price of the company last year?

$200

$250

$330

$309

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which company did Thoma Bravo acquire for $12.3 billion earlier this year?

Pitney Bowes

Xerox

UPS

Proofpoint

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which company saw a significant boost in its stock price following Thoma Bravo's bid?

Pitney Bowes

UPS

Xerox

FedEx