SecureWorks Corp (NASDAQ:SCWX), a cybersecurity company with a market capitalization of $751 million and relatively low price volatility, today disclosed additional information related to its pending merger with Sophos Inc., responding to a demand letter from a purported shareholder. The company's stock has shown resilience with a 9% return over the past year, despite challenging market conditions.
According to InvestingPro analysis, SecureWorks maintains a healthy balance sheet with more cash than debt, though short-term obligations currently exceed liquid assets. The company, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, received the demand letter on November 15, 2024, alleging inadequate disclosures in its preliminary information statement regarding the merger.
The shareholder's demand sought access to certain company records under Delaware law, alleging disclosure deficiencies. SecureWorks refutes any legal violations or duty breaches towards its shareholders and considers the demand for additional disclosure meritless. However, to preempt potential litigation and avoid delays in the merger process, SecureWorks has opted to provide supplemental disclosures.
The supplemental information pertains to a Board meeting held on April 17, 2023, which included discussions of strategic alternatives and third-party interests in a strategic transaction. With a current InvestingPro Financial Health Score of 1.93 (rated as "FAIR"), the company's strategic decisions are particularly crucial. InvestingPro subscribers have access to detailed analysis of such corporate actions through comprehensive Pro Research Reports, available for over 1,400 US stocks including SecureWorks.
The company's filing clarifies the participation of Tom Sweet, former CFO of Dell (NYSE:DELL), and Yvonne McGill, current CFO of Dell, as board observers during the meeting. These observers regularly attend board meetings due to the company's financial results being consolidated into Dell's audited financial statements and to monitor arrangements between SecureWorks and Dell.
SecureWorks emphasizes that the supplemental disclosures are not an admission of the legal necessity or materiality of the information but are made to moot the shareholder's claims and provide additional context to its stockholders. The company also cautions that the merger is subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals, and there can be no assurance that the merger will be completed as anticipated.
The company's stockholders are urged to read the definitive information statement, which includes detailed information about the merger and is available on the SEC's website or SecureWorks' investor relations page. This communication is not an offer to sell securities or a solicitation of any vote or approval.
The merger, if completed, will result in SecureWorks becoming a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sophos Inc. The company's shares are currently listed on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the ticker symbol SCWX, trading near $8.44. While the company isn't currently profitable, with a negative EBITDA of $27.35 million in the last twelve months, analysts forecast a return to profitability this year. Based on InvestingPro's Fair Value analysis, the stock appears to be fairly valued at current levels. The merger is part of SecureWorks' ongoing efforts to advance its strategic priorities and enhance value for its stockholders.
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In other recent news, SecureWorks Corp. announced that its CFO, Alpana Wegner, may receive accelerated equity benefits ahead of the company's impending merger with Sophos Inc., a subsidiary of Thoma Bravo. This move is designed to mitigate potential tax implications under Sections 280G and 4999 of the Internal Revenue Code. The decision was approved by the Compensation Committee of SecureWorks' board of directors and pertains to the acceleration of 91,914 restricted stock units (RSUs) for Wegner.
SecureWorks is also in the process of merging with Sophos Inc., which is anticipated to result in SecureWorks becoming a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sophos Inc. The merger is subject to regulatory approvals and other closing conditions. In parallel, the company reported a decline in revenue of 13.35% over the last twelve months, but analysts, according to InvestingPro, expect a return to profitability this year.
In other recent developments, SecureWorks posted strong Q2 FY2025 results with Taegis revenue rising 7% year-over-year to $71 million and total revenue exceeding $82 million. The company's annual recurring revenue stands at $290 million, marking a 5% year-over-year increase. In its projections for Q3 FY2025, SecureWorks expects total revenue between $80 million and $82 million, with an adjusted EBITDA from breakeven to $2 million.
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