Sumo Logic , the SaaS analytics platform to enable reliable and secure cloud-native applications, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement (the “Agreement”) to be acquired by affiliates of Francisco Partners, a leading global investment firm that specializes in partnering with technology businesses, for $12.05 per share in cash. The all-cash transaction values Sumo Logic at an aggregate equity valuation of approximately $1.7 billion.

Under the terms of the Agreement, Sumo Logic stockholders will receive $12.05 per share in cash. This represents a premium of approximately 57% to Sumo Logic’s unaffected closing stock price on January 20, 2023, the last full trading day prior to media reports regarding a possible transaction. Upon completion of the transaction, Sumo Logic will become a private company with enhanced ability to expand its market opportunity, innovate on its critical solutions, accelerate growth, and further its vision.

“Since founding Sumo Logic in 2010, we have created a trusted, cloud-native, SaaS analytics platform for observability and security, enabling our customers to transform complexity into insights and accelerate their cloud transformation adoption,” said Ramin Sayar, President and CEO of Sumo Logic. “Today’s announcement represents a compelling outcome for our stockholders. We are delighted at the prospect of partnering with Francisco Partners in the next phase of Sumo Logic’s journey.”

Added Chuck Robel, Lead Independent Director of the Sumo Logic Board of Directors, “The Sumo Logic Board conducted a thorough evaluation of strategic alternatives and spoke with a number of strategic and financial partners. The transaction with Francisco Partners delivers a substantial premium and a compelling cash value to our stockholders. The Board unanimously determined that this transaction maximizes stockholder value and represents the best path forward for Sumo Logic and recommended that stockholders vote in favor of the transaction.”

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“Sumo Logic is ideally positioned to capitalize on the large and growing demand from enterprises for observability and security solutions,” said Brian Decker and Evan Daar, Partners at Francisco Partners. “Its leading, cloud-native, analytics platform provides the scalability and insights required as applications and data proliferate in today’s digital world. We look forward to partnering with Sumo Logic to drive accelerated growth and continue its long heritage of product innovation.”

“We are excited to invest in Sumo Logic and support its mission to make the world’s digital experiences reliable and secure,” added Karl Shum, a Principal at Francisco Partners.

Transaction Details, Approvals and Timing

The transaction, which was unanimously approved by the Sumo Logic Board, is expected to close in the second calendar quarter of 2023, subject to customary closing conditions, including approval by Sumo Logic stockholders and the receipt of required regulatory approvals.

Upon completion of the transaction, Sumo Logic’s common stock will no longer be listed on any public market.

Advisors

Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC is serving as sole financial advisor to Sumo Logic, and Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, Professional Corporation is serving as legal counsel.

Kirkland & Ellis LLP is serving as legal counsel to Francisco Partners.

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