Major deals include Proofpoint’s acquisition of Varonis Systems, International Paper’s European packaging business attracting private equity bids, CCC Intelligent Solutions being acquired by a consortium led by GTCR, Galderma acquiring ZO Skin Health, Bumble’s buyout by Ithaca Holdings, IonQ’s acquisition of Elisity, STERIS acquiring Xodus Medical, Amazon’s negotiations to buy Decart AI, and Softbank’s interest in Allied Universal.