Darktrace Share News (DARK)

IN BRIEF: Darktrace notes Quintessential report; "was not contacted"

Darktrace PLC - Cambridge, England-based cybersecurity business - Notes that Quintessential Capital Management announced a 0.86% short position in relation to Darktrace. Says it was never contacted by authors of the report for information. Darktrace says: "We have never been contacted by the authors of this report for information. As a UK listed business, our management team and board take our fiduciary responsibilities very seriously and have full confidence in our accounting practices and the integrity of our independently audited financial statements. We have rigorous controls in place across our business to ensure we comply fully with IFRS accounting standards. We're proud of the business we have built, which today helps to protect over 8,100 customers around the world from cyber disruption."

Darktrace hits out after short seller takes stake

(Sharecast News) - With its shares under pressure for the second day in a row, Darktrace hit back on Tuesday after Quintessential Capital Management reported a net short position in the cyber security firm and questioned the validity of its financial statements.

Morgan Stanley says broader growth story intact at Darktrace, upgrades

(Sharecast News) - Analysts at Morgan Stanley upgraded their recommendation for shares of Darktrace from 'equalweight' to 'overweight', arguing that the "broader growth story remained intact".

LONDON MARKET MIDDAY: Europe buoyant amid hope US inflation has peaked

(Alliance News) - The FTSE 100 in London hit another multi-year high on Wednesday, as investors grew increasingly confident on the day before of a key US inflation reading.

Darktrace shares slump as cybersecurity firm lowers growth guidance

(Alliance News) - Darktrace PLC on Wednesday blamed a challenging macroeconomic environment for its failure to secure new customers over the first half, warning of yearly revenue below expectations.

Darktrace lowers FY revenue forecasts as customers spurn trials

(Sharecast News) - UK cybersecurity company Darktrace lowered annual revenue forecasts as potential customers balked at trialling the company's products amid the tougher macro-economic environment.

DIRECTOR DEALINGS: Darktrace strategy chief banks GBP5.0 million

(Alliance News) - The following is a round-up of share dealings by London-listed company directors and managers announced on Thursday and not separately reported by Alliance News:

DIRECTOR DEALINGS: Darktrace CTO and outgoing Grafton CEO sell shares

(Alliance News) - The following is a round-up of share dealings by London-listed company directors and managers announced in the past week and not separately reported by Alliance News:

Darktrace sees 'strong demand' for PREVENT offering

(Sharecast News) - Cyber security firm Darktrace said on Monday that it had seen "strong demand" for its new PREVENT product family as more and more organisations sought to prevent cyber-attacks.

Numis starts coverage of Darktrace at 'buy'

(Sharecast News) - Numis initiated coverage of Darktrace on Friday with a 'buy' rating and 520p price target.

UK shareholder meetings calendar - next 7 days

LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Redburn likes Flutter; RBC cuts Smiths

(Alliance News) - The following London-listed shares received analyst recommendations Wednesday morning and Tuesday:

Darktrace backs annual guidance but cautions on strong dollar

(Alliance News) - Cybersecurity firm on Wednesday Darktrace PLC backed annual guidance, but said it is closely watching foreign exchange movements, which may hit top-line growth.

LONDON BRIEFING: Hopes of BoE gilt buying reprieve; UK GDP falls

(Alliance News) - Hopes that the Bank of England will extend emergency gilt buying and avoid a bond market cliff-edge were given a boost early Wednesday.

Darktrace holds guidance but warns on FX headwinds

(Sharecast News) - UK cybersecurity firm Darktrace maintained annual guidance but warned that foreign exchange headwinds could weigh on it during the period.