Zuora (NYSE:ZUO) shares were up 5% in premarket trade, after it said it will be acquired by Silver Lake, in partnership with an affiliate of GIC, in a $1.7 billion take private deal. Under the deal, Silver Lake and GIC will acquire all outstanding shares of Zuora at $10 apiece in cash,

Billing software firm Zuora said on Thursday it has agreed to be acquired by buyout firm Silver Lake and Singaporean wealth fund GIC in a deal valued at $1.7 billion, sending its shares up nearly 6% in early trading.

Under the terms of the agreement, Silver Lake and GIC will acquire all outstanding shares of Zuora at $10.00 per share in cash. This purchase price represents an 18% premium over Zuora's closing stock price on 16 April 2024, and a 20% premium on the company's enterprise value.