On Thursday, Darktrace PLC (DARK:LN) (OTC: DRKTF) experienced a shift in stock ratings as Redburn-Atlantic changed its stance from 'Buy' to 'Neutral'. This adjustment comes in the wake of Darktrace shareholders' overwhelming support for the acquisition by private equity firm Thoma Bravo. With a near-unanimous vote, 99.57% of shareholders approved the takeover bid, which values the cybersecurity company at approximately $5.32 billion.
The offer from Thoma Bravo represents a 20% premium over Darktrace's share price on the date of the announcement. While the acquisition is still subject to regulatory approvals, expectations are set for the deal to finalize in the fourth quarter of 2024. In light of these developments, Redburn-Atlantic has set a new price target for Darktrace at 610 pence, aligning with the proposed offer price.
The analyst from Redburn-Atlantic noted the significant premium offered to Darktrace shareholders, highlighting the positive reception of the deal. Despite the pending regulatory approvals, the analyst's outlook is that the transaction will successfully conclude later this year.
Darktrace's performance in the market and its future prospects have been significantly influenced by Thoma Bravo's acquisition proposal. The new price target of 610p reflects the terms of the offer and the current stage of the acquisition process.
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