Market's view on Darktrace
Published on April 2024
- Stock watchers raised concerns about the CEO’s decision to sell the company for an undervalued price, suggesting she should be fired for not realising shareholder value.
- There is speculation about potential interest from other trade buyers like Palo Alto following the announcement of the sale to Thoma Bravo.
- The sale of the company to Thoma Bravo is seen as a major loss for the London Stock Exchange, which had welcomed the company as a dynamic addition.
- The company’s board believes it is undervalued in the UK market, citing its operational and financial achievements are not reflected in current stock valuations.
- Thoma Bravo’s acquisition is viewed as a strategic move to increase its stake in the cybersecurity market, aiming to scale the business globally.
- Discussions included comparing the company’s valuation with its global peers, highlighting its perceived undervaluation.
- There is a strong sentiment among stock watchers expecting or hoping for counter bids from other parties.
- Concerns were voiced over UK equities being undervalued, making them easy targets for foreign acquisitions.
- Observations were made about the broader trend of UK companies being sold to foreign entities for short-term gains.