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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001193125-25-187842
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	DEFA14A
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		1
FILED AS OF DATE:		20250825
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20250825

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			VERINT SYSTEMS INC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001166388
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	SERVICES-COMPUTER INTEGRATED SYSTEMS DESIGN [7373]
		ORGANIZATION NAME:           	06 Technology
		EIN:				113200514
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0131

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-34807
		FILM NUMBER:		251251952

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		225 BROADHOLLOW ROAD
		CITY:			MELVILLE
		STATE:			NY
		ZIP:			11747
		BUSINESS PHONE:		6319629600

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		225 BROADHOLLOW ROAD
		CITY:			MELVILLE
		STATE:			NY
		ZIP:			11747
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Statement Pursuant to Section&nbsp;14(a) of the </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Securities Exchange Act of 1934 </B></P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:18pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>VERINT SYSTEMS INC. </B></P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>The following contains an <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">e-mail</FONT> shared with employees of Verint
Systems Inc. on August&nbsp;25, 2025. </I></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">This morning, we announced that we have entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Thoma Bravo for
$2&nbsp;billion and will become a private company. Thoma Bravo is one of the most prestigious software private equity firms in the world, and their investment represents a strong validation of our CX Automation strategy and AI leadership. Here is a
link to the press release. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">I am also pleased to share that Thoma Bravo intends to combine Verint and Calabrio (an existing Thoma Bravo portfolio company)
&#8211; upon closing &#8211; to create an even larger scale CX Automation company. The combined company will have the opportunity to sell our differentiated AI platform to a broader set of customers. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">I am excited about the opportunity ahead of us and would like to take a moment to thank all 4,000+ Verinteers that helped us become a CX market leader and
reach this milestone. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">It will take a few months for the deal to close and in the meantime, we will continue to operate as a public company. I&#8217;m
sure that you have additional questions, and we will continue to update you as we work towards closing of the transaction. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Sincerely, </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Dan Bodner </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">CEO and Chairman </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Verint, LLC </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Forward-Looking Statements </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">This communication contains and the other filings and press releases of Verint Systems Inc. may contain forward-looking statements, which include all
statements that do not relate solely to historical or current facts, such as statements regarding our expectations, intentions or strategies regarding the future. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by the following words:
&#8220;may,&#8221; &#8220;will,&#8221; &#8220;could,&#8221; &#8220;would,&#8221; &#8220;should,&#8221; &#8220;expect,&#8221; &#8220;intend,&#8221; &#8220;plan,&#8221; &#8220;anticipate,&#8221; &#8220;believe,&#8221; &#8220;estimate,&#8221;
&#8220;predict,&#8221; &#8220;project,&#8221; &#8220;aim,&#8221; &#8220;potential,&#8221; &#8220;continue,&#8221; &#8220;ongoing,&#8221; &#8220;goal,&#8221; &#8220;can,&#8221; &#8220;seek,&#8221; &#8220;target&#8221; or the negative of these terms
or other similar expressions, although not all forward-looking statements contain these words. These forward-looking statements are based on management&#8217;s current beliefs, as well as assumptions made by, and information currently available to,
Verint, all of which are subject to change. Because such statements are based on expectations as to future financial and operating results and are not statements of fact, actual results may differ materially from those projected and are subject to a
number of known and unknown risks and uncertainties, including: (i)&nbsp;the risk that the proposed transaction may not be completed in a timely manner or at all, which may adversely affect Verint&#8217;s business and the price of its common stock;
(ii)&nbsp;the failure to satisfy any of the conditions to the consummation of the proposed transaction, including the receipt of certain regulatory approvals; (iii)&nbsp;the failure to obtain stockholder approval of the proposed transaction;
(iv)&nbsp;the occurrence of any fact, event, change, development or circumstance that could give rise to the termination of the transaction agreement, including in circumstances requiring Verint to pay a termination fee; (v)&nbsp;the effect of the
announcement or pendency of the proposed </P>
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transaction on Verint&#8217;s business relationships, operating results and business generally; (vi)&nbsp;risks that the proposed transaction disrupts Verint&#8217;s current plans and operations;
(vii)&nbsp;Verint&#8217;s ability to retain and hire key personnel and maintain relationships with key business partners and customers, and others with whom it does business, in light of the proposed transaction; (viii)&nbsp;risks related to the
diversion of management&#8217;s attention from Verint&#8217;s ongoing business operations; (ix)&nbsp;unexpected costs, charges or expenses resulting from the proposed transaction; (x)&nbsp;the ability of Calabrio to obtain financing for the proposed
transaction; (xi)&nbsp;potential litigation relating to the proposed transaction that could be instituted against the parties to the transaction agreement or their respective directors, managers or officers, including the effects of any outcomes
related thereto; (xii)&nbsp;continued availability of capital and financing and rating agency actions; (xiii)&nbsp;certain restrictions during the pendency of the proposed transaction that may impact Verint&#8217;s ability to pursue certain business
opportunities or strategic transactions; and (xiv)&nbsp;other risks described in Verint&#8217;s filings with the SEC, such risks and uncertainties described under the headings &#8220;Forward-Looking Statements,&#8221; &#8220;Risk Factors&#8221; and
other sections of Verint&#8217;s Annual Report on Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">10-K</FONT> filed with the SEC on March&nbsp;26, 2025 and subsequent filings. No list or discussion of risks or uncertainties should be considered a complete
statement of all potential risks and uncertainties. Unlisted or unknown factors may present significant additional obstacles to the realization of forward-looking statements. Consequences of material differences in results as compared with those
anticipated in the forward-looking statements could include, among other things, business disruption, operational problems, financial loss, and legal liability to third parties and similar risks, any of which could have a material adverse effect on
the completion of the proposed transaction and/or Verint&#8217;s consolidated financial condition, results of operations, credit rating or liquidity. The forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. Verint undertakes no
obligation to provide revisions or updates to any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, should circumstances change, except as otherwise required by law. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Additional Information and Where to Find It </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">This
communication may be deemed to be solicitation material in respect of the transaction between Verint Systems Inc., Calabrio Inc. and Viking Merger Sub, Inc. Verint expects to announce a special meeting of stockholders as soon as practicable to
obtain stockholder approval of the proposed transaction. In connection with the transaction, Verint intends to file relevant materials with the SEC, including a proxy statement in preliminary and definitive form.&nbsp;INVESTORS ARE URGED TO READ ALL
RELEVANT DOCUMENTS FILED WITH THE SEC, INCLUDING THE PROXY STATEMENT, CAREFULLY AND IN THEIR ENTIRETY WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE TRANSACTION AND THE PARTIES TO THE TRANSACTION. Investors may
obtain a free copy of these materials (when they are available) and other documents filed by Verint with the SEC at the SEC&#8217;s website at www.sec.gov, at Verint&#8217;s website at www.verint.com or by sending a written request to Verint in care
of the Corporate Secretary, at Verint Systems Inc., 225 Broadhollow Road, Melville, New York 11747. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Participants in the Solicitation </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The directors and executive officers of Verint, and other persons, may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies in respect of the
transaction.&nbsp;Information regarding Verint&#8217;s directors and executive officers is available in Verint&#8217;s definitive proxy statement filed </P>
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with the SEC on May&nbsp;8, 2025 in connection with Verint&#8217;s 2025 annual meeting of stockholders. This document can be obtained free of charge from the sources indicated above. Other
information regarding persons who may be deemed participants in the solicitation of proxies and a description of their interests, by security holdings or otherwise, will be included in the proxy statement relating to the transaction (when available)
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