CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. - CRWD STOCK NEWS

CrowdStrike Holdings has priced an offering of $750 million in senior notes due 2029. The offering, expected to close on January 20, 2021, will yield approximately $740.6 million net proceeds for general corporate purposes, including acquisitions and capital expenditures. The notes carry a semi-annual interest rate of 3.000% and are guaranteed by CrowdStrike's subsidiaries. J.P. Morgan and other major banks are the lead bookrunners. The press release includes forward-looking statements subject to risks and uncertainties, including market conditions.

CrowdStrike (Nasdaq: CRWD) plans to offer $750 million in senior notes due 2029, registered under the Securities Act of 1933. The offering will be backed by a subsidiary and will rank equally with existing senior debt. Proceeds are intended for general corporate purposes, including acquisitions and capital expenditures. The offering is managed by J.P. Morgan, Barclays, BofA Securities, Citigroup, and Goldman Sachs as lead bookrunners. The offering will only be made via a prospectus supplement and registration statement filed with the SEC.

CrowdStrike Holdings (Nasdaq: CRWD) announced its participation in two upcoming virtual investor conferences. The Goldman Sachs Technology and Internet Conference will take place on January 12, 2021, at 8:20 a.m. PST. This will be followed by the 23rd Annual Needham Virtual Growth Conference on January 14, 2021, at 9:30 a.m. PST. Both presentations will be available via webcast on their investor relations website.

CrowdStrike specializes in cloud-delivered endpoint and cloud workload protection, utilizing AI to defend against cyberattacks.

CrowdStrike has released its annual Cyber Front Lines Report, detailing insights from its global incident response teams in 2020. The report highlights the impact of remote work on cybersecurity, showing a rise in financially motivated attacks, with 81% involving ransomware. Notable findings include that 68% of organizations faced multiple intrusion attempts, and 40% of antivirus solutions failed to detect malware. The report emphasizes the need for continuous monitoring and response to enhance cybersecurity readiness.

CrowdStrike, a leader in cloud-based cybersecurity, announced its participation in the launch of Professional Services in AWS Marketplace. This allows AWS customers to purchase services such as cloud security assessments and penetration testing exercises to enhance their cloud security. As one of the first cybersecurity vendors in AWS Marketplace, CrowdStrike’s services offer actionable insights into vulnerabilities and security configurations. The offerings include Cloud Security Assessment, IT Hygiene Assessment, and Red Team/Blue Team Exercises, aimed at improving security during digital transformation.

CrowdStrike Holdings (Nasdaq: CRWD) has announced its participation in two virtual investor conferences. The UBS Global TMT Virtual Conference will take place on December 8, 2020, at 9:05 a.m. PST, and the Barclays Global Technology, Media and Telecommunications Conference is scheduled for December 9, 2020, at 10:30 a.m. PST. Both presentations will be available via live webcast and archived on their investor relations website. CrowdStrike specializes in cloud-delivered endpoint and cloud workload protection using AI technology.

CrowdStrike reported record financial results for Q3 of fiscal 2021, ending October 31, 2020. The company achieved total revenue of $232.5 million, an 86% increase year-over-year. Subscription revenue grew 87% to $213.5 million. Key highlights include 117 million in net new ARR and a total ARR of $907.4 million. CrowdStrike also saw a reduction in GAAP operating loss from $38.5 million to $24.2 million. Positive cash flow was demonstrated with $76.1 million in free cash flow. The company raised its guidance for Q4 and full FY2021, reflecting continued business momentum.

CrowdStrike Holdings (Nasdaq: CRWD) has appointed Laura J. Schumacher to its board of directors, effective immediately. Schumacher, vice chairman and chief legal officer at AbbVie, will also join the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee. Her extensive experience in legal affairs, corporate governance, and business development is seen as a key asset as CrowdStrike aims to enhance its cloud-native endpoint protection platform. The company's leadership expressed confidence that Schumacher's guidance will contribute to its growth and innovation strategies.