A private equity firm, which invests primarily in software and technology companies, has acquired San Diego-based security firm Websense.
Austin-based Vista Equity Partners purchased Websense for about $1 billion, paying Websense shareholders $24.75 a share as part of the agreement.
With the acquisition, which was announced May 20, Websense expects to remain headquartered in its San Diego offices, according to a release from the company.
The firm specializes in mitigating corporate data theft.
Websense management anticipates that the deal will close prior to the third quarter of this year.
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