Perion agrees to be acquired by Affle for $11.70 per share in cash

what happened

Perion has entered a binding agreement to be acquired by Affle. Under the terms, shareholders will receive $11.70 per share in cash, roughly 34.5% above the October 30, 2026 closing price. According to TradingView, which cites a press release distributed by BusinessWire, the equity value of the transaction is about $420 million.

The deal includes a 40-day go-shop period running to December 11, 2026, during which a higher offer could emerge. Closing is expected in early 2027 and depends on shareholder and regulatory approvals. The agreement carries no financing condition, with debt commitments provided by Citibank.

why it matters

For markets, this confirms that Perion is pursuing a cash exit for its shareholders. The stock is likely to trade close to the offer price, while arbitrage spreads will depend on the shareholder vote, regulatory decisions and any superior bid during the go-shop. The long timeline adds regulatory risk for merger-arbitrage positions.

market impact

Perion shares: the stock should track the $11.70 cash offer, supporting its price

• ▲Perion shares pressure up — the $11.70 all-cash offer anchors the share price close to the deal terms

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