NEW YORK, July 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Top law firm Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP is investigating the potential acquisition of Rapid7, Inc. (Nasdaq:RPD) If you are a shareholder of Rapid7, you are encouraged to obtain additional information by visiting: https://www.bfalaw.com/cases-investigations/rapid7. Ongoing Stockholder Investigation BFA is currently investigating potential claims for breach of fiduciary duty against the board of directors and/or senior management of Rapid7, Inc. in connection with r ...

文章核心观点 - 该公司是一家全球性的网络安全软件和服务提供商,其产品涵盖信息安全、云运营、开发和信息技术团队,帮助客户了解攻击者并利用这些信息来控制其分散的攻击面[1] - 该公司的旗舰产品是Rapid7 Managed Threat Complete,包括Rapid7 Managed Detection and Response程序,同时还提供InsightIDR和Insight VM等风险和威胁覆盖服务[1] - 该公司的安全解决方案帮助超过11,000家全球客户统一云风险管理和威胁检测[1] - 该公司在一个高度吸引人的行业中运营,并受益于一些重要的有利因素,如网络攻击威胁加大导致安全支出平稳或增加,以及内部安全人员有限导致对外包服务需求增加[4] - 尽管处于有利位置,但该公司近期的股票回报一年、三年和五年都为负[4] 公司概况 - 该公司是漏洞管理领域的三大主要参与者之一,但其收入倍数(3倍)远低于同行Tenable(5.5倍)和Qualys(8倍)[5] - 这部分原因在于该公司提供低增长和高增长并存的网络安全产品,难以估值,更重要的是管理层多次失误,加上董事会监管不力[5] - 公司在销售模式、产品策略和财务目标等方面都经历了一些挑战,导致投资者信心受挫[5] - 公司高管层也出现了一些重要人员离职,如首席创新官和首席运营官/总裁等[5] - 公司还未能准确预测业绩,导致投资者极大的不确定性和对董事会监管的质疑[5] 未来发展 - 对于这样的公司,通常有两种创造股东价值的路径:长期计划(重组董事会、更换管理层、审查战略和运营计划)或短期计划(出售公司给有兴趣的买家)[6] - 长期计划中,该公司可能会引入行业高管和顾问参与尽职调查并实施activist计划,他们可能会成为董事会成员[6] - 短期来看,出售公司可能是更简单和更确定的路径,因为该公司存在诸多问题,CEO注意力也不集中[6][7] - 考虑到行业向好的趋势,可能会有多家战略和财务买家对该公司感兴趣[8] - 如果activist投资者推动出售,会要求公司进行全面的销售流程以获得最高价值[8] - 不过即使activist投资者认为出售是最佳选择,也需要说服董事会同意,这可能会很困难[9]

If you are a shareholder of Rapid7, you are encouraged to obtain additional information by visiting: https://www.bfalaw.com/cases-investigations/rapid7. BFA is currently investigating potential claims for breach of fiduciary duty against the board of directors and/or senior management of Rapid7, Inc. in connection with recent news reports concerning the potential for a merger transaction involving the company. Submit your information here: https://www.bfalaw.com/cases-investigations/rapid7. If you are a sha ...

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Rapid7 (RPD) shares rallied 6.8% in the last trading session to close at $40.55. This move can be attributable to notable volume with a higher number of shares being traded than in a typical session. This compares to the stock's 0.7% gain over the past four weeks. The upswing came after The Wall Street Journal reported that the activist investor, Jana Partners, has built a stake in Rapid7 and is pushing the cybersecurity company to sell itself. Citing sources familiar with the matter, the news agency reveal ...

BOSTON, June 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rapid7, Inc. (NASDAQ:RPD) today announced the Rapid7 AI Engine used by its global security operations center (SOC) teams now includes new generative artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities, transforming the way the company delivers its leading managed detection and response (MDR) services. "For years, we've pioneered the application of AI technologies, establishing patented models and incorporating them into our technologies to better and more efficiently solve cu ...

BOSTON, June 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rapid7, Inc. (NASDAQ: RPD), a leader in extended risk and threat detection, today announced that InsightIDR was recognized as Best SIEM Solution at the SC Awards Europe 2024. This is the second time InsightIDR has won Best SIEM Solution, having also received the honor in 2022. Rapid7 InsightIDR gives businesses control over their hybrid attack surface with embedded intelligence, AIpowered detections throughout the kill chain, and expertly curated automated responses ...

BOSTON, June 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rapid7, Inc. (NASDAQ: RPD), a leader in extended risk and threat detection, today announced that InsightIDR was recognized as Best SIEM Solution at the SC Awards Europe 2024. This is the second time InsightIDR has won Best SIEM Solution, having also received the honor in 2022. "InsightIDR stands out for its ability to address the complexities of expanding attack surfaces and overstretched security teams," said Craig Adams, SVP and chief product officer at Rapid7. "T ...

BOSTON, June 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rapid7, Inc. (NASDAQ: RPD) today announced its collaboration with Comcast Business in support of the recently announced Comcast Business Managed Detection and Response (MDR) solution. The solution leverages Rapid7's security analytics platform and expertise to help small, medium, and large enterprise customers better manage an ever-evolving and challenging cyber threat landscape. Managed Detection and Response is a cybersecurity service that combines technology and ...

BOSTON, May 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rapid7, Inc. (NASDAQ:RPD), a leader in extended risk and threat detection, today announced the release of its 2024 Attack Intelligence Report. The report provides expert insights and guidance that security practitioners can use to better understand and anticipate modern cyber threats. The research underpinning the Attack Intelligence Report is based on more than 1,500 curated vulnerability and exploit data points; analysis of 180-plus advanced threat campaigns; thous ...