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<ul><li>Qualys, a leading provider of cybersecurity solutions, presented a mixed financial performance for the first quarter of 2025, highlighted by certain growth indicators alongside pronounced macroeconomic challenges.</li><li>Total revenue for the quarter increased by 10% year-over-year to $159.9 million, surpassing initial expectations.</li><li>This growth was notably fueled by robust performance of the channel sales, which accounted for 49% of total revenues, reflecting a 19% increase in channel-related revenue compared to a 2% growth in direct revenue.</li></ul>

Qualys, a leading provider of cybersecurity solutions, presented a mixed financial performance for the first quarter of 2025, highlighted by certain growth indicators alongside pronounced macroeconomic challenges.Total revenue for the quarter increased by 10% year-over-year to $159.9 million, surpassing initial expectations.This growth was notably fueled by robust performance of the channel sales, which accounted for 49% of total revenues, reflecting a 19% increase in channel-related revenue compared to a 2% growth in direct revenue.

Qualys Inc.: Strengthening Partnership Ecosystem to Play A Significant Role In Its Growth Trajectory!

<ul><li>Qualys, Inc., a pioneer in software-as-a-service (SaaS) security, recently shared its fourth-quarter 2024 financial results and strategic updates, marking its 25th anniversary.</li><li>The company's CEO, Sumedh Thakar, emphasized the transformation and rebranding efforts that have strengthened Qualys' position in the cybersecurity sector.</li><li>Their platform, initially focused on vulnerability scanning, has evolved into a comprehensive risk analytics and quantification solution, leveraging AI to provide an integrated risk management workflow for customers.</li></ul>

Qualys, Inc., a pioneer in software-as-a-service (SaaS) security, recently shared its fourth-quarter 2024 financial results and strategic updates, marking its 25th anniversary.The company's CEO, Sumedh Thakar, emphasized the transformation and rebranding efforts that have strengthened Qualys' position in the cybersecurity sector.Their platform, initially focused on vulnerability scanning, has evolved into a comprehensive risk analytics and quantification solution, leveraging AI to provide an integrated risk management workflow for customers.

Qualys’ TotalAI Could Disrupt Cybersecurity – Here’s Why CISOs Are Scrambling to Get On Board!

<ul><li>Qualys' third-quarter results for 2024 reflected several strengths and areas for consideration.</li><li>Revenue for the third quarter grew by 8% to $153.9 million, with a notable contribution from the channel, making up 47% of total revenues.</li><li>This indicates success in leveraging their partner ecosystem to drive growth.</li></ul>

Qualys' third-quarter results for 2024 reflected several strengths and areas for consideration.Revenue for the third quarter grew by 8% to $153.9 million, with a notable contribution from the channel, making up 47% of total revenues.This indicates success in leveraging their partner ecosystem to drive growth.

Inside Qualys' Potential Sale: Why This Cybersecurity Firm is Turning Heads in the Tech World!

<ul><li>Qualys' second quarter of 2024 earnings report indicates a mixed financial performance amidst a competitive and tight IT spending environment.</li><li>The company, a renowned provider of cloud security and compliance solutions, reported an increase in revenues by 8%, reaching $148.7 million.</li><li>This growth is supported by its strong channel contributions, which now represent 46% of total revenues, showing a 17% growth as compared to direct sales which grew by 2%.</li></ul>

Qualys' second quarter of 2024 earnings report indicates a mixed financial performance amidst a competitive and tight IT spending environment.The company, a renowned provider of cloud security and compliance solutions, reported an increase in revenues by 8%, reaching $148.7 million.This growth is supported by its strong channel contributions, which now represent 46% of total revenues, showing a 17% growth as compared to direct sales which grew by 2%.

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/trend-micro-inc" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Trend Micro Inc. (4704 JP)</a> shares have hit their daily trade limit, following a <a href="https://finance.yahoo.com/news/exclusive-buyout-firms-vie-cybersecurity-003204122.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Reuters report</a> that Bain, Advent, KKR, and EQT AB are potential bidders. </li>
<li>The lack of a controlling shareholder and increased cybersecurity M&amp;A activity support the buyout interest. In 4Q2024, cybersecurity M&amp;A reached the highest quarterly volume in the past three years.</li>
<li>The valuation is undemanding. If it trades in line with its median peers’ CY2024 EV/Sales and EV/EBITDA multiple, it implies JPY11,500-15,000, a 6%- 38% premium to the current price. </li>
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Trend Micro Inc. (4704 JP) shares have hit their daily trade limit, following a Reuters report that Bain, Advent, KKR, and EQT AB are potential bidders. 
The lack of a controlling shareholder and increased cybersecurity M&amp;A activity support the buyout interest. In 4Q2024, cybersecurity M&amp;A reached the highest quarterly volume in the past three years.
The valuation is undemanding. If it trades in line with its median peers’ CY2024 EV/Sales and EV/EBITDA multiple, it implies JPY11,500-15,000, a 6%- 38% premium to the current price. 


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Qualys, Inc. provides information technology security risk and compliance management solutions. The Company offers products for vulnerability management, policy compliance, web application scanning, malware detection, and associated security products. Qualys conducts business in the United States.

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Qualys, Inc., a pioneer in software-as-a-service (SaaS) security, recently shared its fourth-quarter 2024 financial results and strategic updates,...

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The valuation is undemanding. If it trades in line with its median peers’ CY2024 EV/Sales and EV/EBITDA multiple, it implies JPY11,500-15,000, a 6%...

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