Cybersecurity

2024-11-09 CrowdStrike to Acquire Adaptive Shield
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CrowdStrike’s Adaptive Shield Acquisition Reflects Rapid Changes in Cybersecurity Industry

November 9, 2024 Chris Thompson

CrowdStrike (NASDAQ: CRWD) is acquiring Adaptive Shield, a SaaS security provider, as part of the rapidly evolving cybersecurity landscape. The deal enhances CrowdStrike’s Falcon® platform, addressing identity-based threats across hybrid cloud environments. With cloud exploitation threats up 110% in 2023, this acquisition underscores the industry’s push for comprehensive security solutions. CrowdStrike joins other notable deals in 2024, including CyberArk, Fortinet, and Sophos, in driving industry consolidation. The Adaptive Shield acquisition is expected to close in CrowdStrike’s fiscal Q4, delivering end-to-end SaaS security and expanding its platform’s capabilities to combat rising threats. [more]

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VIDEO: Roll-Up Strategies in the Canadian ICT Industry

November 14, 2023 Chris Thompson

In this short video, Chris Thompson of eResearch explores the Canadian ICT sector’s M&A dynamics, focusing on the strategic use of roll-up strategies by leading companies. The report provides an in-depth analysis of companies like Constellation Software and Ciscom Corp., showcasing how they leverage acquisitions to fuel growth and expand their market presence. Learn about the factors driving M&A activity in Canada and why ICT companies are prime targets for consolidation. Download our detailed 22-page report for an insider’s look at the Canadian ICT M&A industry. [more]

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NEW INDUSTRY REPORT – Roll-Up Strategies in the Canadian ICT Industry

October 31, 2023 Chris Thompson

We have written a 22-page Industry Report on “Roll-Up Strategies in the Canadian ICT Industry; Your Guide to Understanding and Investing in M&A-Focused Public Companies”. In this report, we provide a brief overview of the ICT industry and 11 companies in Canada that are executing an M&A roll-up strategy as part of their core business strategy. The report also highlights Ciscom Corp. (CSE: CISC), Canadian-based holding company that executes a M&A roll-up strategy focused on solutions and related services in the ICT industry. [more]

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Palo Alto Earnings Surprise to the Upside and Guide for Revenue Growth in F2024

August 21, 2023 Chris Thompson

Palo Alto Networks (NASDAQ: PANW), a leading figure in the cybersecurity industry, recently released its financial results for both the fiscal fourth quarter of 2023 and the fiscal 2023 year, ending July 31, 2023. In the fiscal fourth quarter, revenue hit $1.953 billion, marking a 26% increase compared to same quarter in the previous year, and EPS was $1.44, beating the consensus estimate of $1.29. [more]

Thoma Bravo to acquire Magnetic Forensics
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Thoma Bravo Acquires Magnet Forensics for $1.8 Billion to Consolidate the Digital Forensics Industry

January 23, 2023 Chris Thompson

Thoma Bravo, a leading private equity investment firm, has acquired Magnet Forensics, a leading provider of digital forensics solutions, for $1.8B. Magnet Forensics’ solutions are designed to help investigators and forensic professionals quickly and accurately recover digital evidence from computers, mobile devices, cloud services, and other sources. After the completion of the transaction, Thoma Bravo intends to combine Magnet Forensics with Grayshift to create a powerful end-to-end digital investigations platform. [more]