IPO values Darktrace at £2.2 billion

Shares in Cambridge cybersecurity company Darktrace leapt as much as 40% in their first day of trading on the London Stock Exchange on Friday, following an initial public offering that raised £165 million.

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The firm began the day with a market capitalisation of about £1.7 billion, selling shares at 250p. But the shares rocketed from their opening price to 350p, eventually closing at 330p,  and according to the Financial Times, giving the company a market capitalisation of £2.2 billion.

Claire Ruskin, Cambridge Network's Executive Director, said: "Darktrace has been a member of Cambridge Network during its phenomenal growth, from start-up to flotation in less than a decade. We are delighted to see Poppy [Gustafsson, Darktrace chief executive] and her team building such a brilliant business."

Unconditional dealings begin later this week (6 May).

See also: Darktrace shares jump 32% in IPO

Financial Times

 



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