Francisco Backs Blue Coat Acquisition

April 28, 2008

Blue Coat Systems, the Nasdaq-listed Web security outfit, agreed to acquire rival Packeteer for $268 million. The transaction is being funded in part through an $80 million issuance of zero-coupon convertible notes to Francisco Partners through a private placement.

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