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The CyberScope - 2014 Market Review
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2. Deep domain expertise in three inter-related sectors… … and broad industry networks
A market-leading corporate finance advisory firm…
• Founded in 1991
• Entrepreneurial and owner-managed
• 40 person team; 250+ completed transactions
• Broad global network
• Creative solutions
• Senior level focus on every transaction
…with global reach
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About Results International
3. Results International Global Cyber Security Indices
Note: Based on share prices as at 31st December 2014
Note: Indices weighted by market capitalisation
Sources: Capital IQ and Results analysis 2
+41.3%
+20.4%
+13.4%
+37.6%
+2.3%
-11.5%
+22.0%
Q4 2014 Performance
Broadline 3.3%
Endpoint 7.7%
Network 16.8%
Data 18.1%
Monitoring & Analysis 35.6%
Global Security 12.4%
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Broadline Endpoint Network Data Monitoring & Analysis Global Security NASDAQ Comp
5. Company
IPO
Date
Description Raised
Indicative Price
Range ($)
IPO Price
($)
Increase vs.
range
Day 1
Increase
Current
Increase(1)
Current
EV
EV / Revenue
2014E
EV / EBITDA
2014E
Sep-14
Privileged account
security
86 13.00-15.00 16.00 14.3% 87.1% 147.8% 1,213 13.0 x n.m.
Jun-14
Mobile security and
management
100 8.00-10.00 9.00 0.0% 22.4% 10.7% 703 5.6 x n.m.
Nov-13
Network security and
data storage
64 18.00-21.00 18.00 -7.7% 19.7% 99.1% 1,820 6.7 x 40.8 x
Sep-13
Forensics and
malware protection
304 15.00-17.00 20.00 25.0% 80.0% 57.9% 5,059 11.9 x n.m.
Sep-12
Cloud security and
compliance
91 11.00-13.00 12.00 0.0% 18.0% 214.6% 1,360 10.2 x 48.6 x
Jul-12
Firewalls and network
security
260 38.00-40.00 42.00 7.7% 26.5% 191.8% 10,212 14.5 x n.m.
Apr-12
Communication
security
82 10.00-12.00 13.00 18.2% 8.3% 271.0% 2,056 10.7 x n.m.
Feb-12
Antivirus and anti-
spyware
128 16.00-18.00 16.00 -5.9% -18.8% 23.4% 978 2.6 x 7.1 x
Nov-11 Data centre security 90 14.00-16.00 18.00 20.0% 33.3% 174.6% 1,256 7.7 x n.m.
Cyber Security: Recent IPO Performances
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Note: Calendarised to December year end; $ millions, except share price data; Multiples capped at 20x EV / Revenue and 50x EV / EBITDA
Note: (1) Current increase from IPO price; Market data as of 31st December 2014
Source: Capital IQ
Nasdaq
Nasdaq
Nasdaq
Nasdaq
NYSE
NYSE
NYSE
NYSE
Nasdaq
6. Cyber Security: Valuation Benchmarks
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EBITDA Margin 2014E EV / EBITDA 2014E
Revenue Growth (2014-15E) EV / Revenue 2014E
Note: EV = Enterprise Value; Financials calendarised to December year end
Note: Median values reported; exclude negative multiples
Note: See Selected Publicly Traded Companies (Slide 11) for details of companies included in each category
Source: Capital IQ
2.5%
17.9%
14.4%
25.9%
12.3%
15.6%
0.0%
5.0%
10.0%
15.0%
20.0%
25.0%
30.0%
Broadline Endpoint Network Data Monitoring &
Analysis
Global
Security
33.3%
18.3% 17.6%
-9.3%
12.3%
17.1%
-15.0%
-10.0%
-5.0%
0.0%
5.0%
10.0%
15.0%
20.0%
25.0%
30.0%
35.0%
40.0%
Broadline Endpoint Network Data Monitoring &
Analysis
Global
Security
2.6 x
4.1 x
5.6 x
10.7 x
6.0 x
5.6 x
0.0 x
2.0 x
4.0 x
6.0 x
8.0 x
10.0 x
12.0 x
Broadline Endpoint Network Data Monitoring &
Analysis
Global
Security
7.9 x 8.5 x
18.8 x
n.m.
49.2 x
15.8 x
0.0 x
10.0 x
20.0 x
30.0 x
40.0 x
50.0 x
60.0 x
Broadline Endpoint Network Data Monitoring &
Analysis
Global
Security
8. Cyber Security: Selected Deals in 2014
Date Buyer Target EV ($m)
EV /
Revenue
EV /
EBITDA
Company description
Target
Location
Dec-14 - - - Cloud, mobile and enterprise security solutions
Dec-14 710 - - Advanced cyberthreat detection and protection
Dec-14 55 - - Password and identity management
Nov-14 200 - - Cloud enterprise security startup
Nov-14 14 - - Adware, spyware, spam and virus protection
Oct-14 35 - - Cloud-based social media security and compliance
Oct-14 233 3.1x
(1)
- Network security software
Oct-14 - - - Enterprise mobility security solutions
Sep-14 81 0.7x 10.2x Data security solutions provider
Sep-14 140 4.2x - Mobile antivirus and parental controls
Sep-14 310 3.1x - Privileged account and vulnerability management
Aug-14 300 5.0x - User identity and access management
Aug-14 890 2.6x -
Encryption, anti-malware and DRM systems
Aug-14 - - - Data security and memory encryption
Jul-14 - - - Identity and access management
Jul-14 - - - Password encryption, sharing and storage solutions
Jul-14 250 1.8x - Network access control
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Note: Enterprise value (EV) = transaction value scaled to 100% shareholding plus net debt (includes minority interest)
Note: (1) Multiple based on forecast 2014 revenues
Financials relate to the companies’ full fiscal year before the transaction took place
Sources: Press releases, Capital IQ, Mergermarket, 451 Research and Results analysis
9. Cyber Security: Selected Deals in 2014
Date Buyer Target EV ($m)
EV /
Revenue
EV /
EBITDA
Company description
Target
Location
Jun-14 - - - Virtual private network (VPN) services
Jun-14 - - - Firewall security management and monitoring
Jun-14 - - - Data encryption and operational diagnostics
May-14 - - - Cloud-based DDoS prevention software
May-14 - - - Dynamic malware analysis and threat detection
May-14 24 - - Automated security incident response solutions
May-14 70 - - Network forensics and big data security analytics
May-14 - - - Vulnerability management and endpoint security
Apr-14 12 - - Encryption-related security software
Mar-14 83 4.9x 14.0x
(1)
Data security and computer reuse management solutions
Mar-14 200 - - Threat prevention software for Microsoft-based server environments
Feb-14 - - - Website malware monitoring and artificial intelligence remediation
Feb-14 70 - - Global network security appliances and management solutions
Feb-14 60 - - Visibility and application control for cloud-based applications
Jan-14 1,540 - - Enterprise mobility management and security solutions
Jan-14 - - - Anti-virus, malware protection and account management
Jan-14 844 8.0x - Cyber security incident response platform and threat intelligence
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Note: Enterprise value (EV) = transaction value scaled to 100% shareholding plus net debt (includes minority interest)
Note: (1) Multiple based on 2013 EBIT
Financials relate to the companies’ full fiscal year before the transaction took place
Sources: Press releases, Capital IQ, Mergermarket, 451 Research and Results analysis
10. Cyber Security: Selected Fundraisings in 2014
Date Company Type of round
Funds
raised ($m)
Investor participation Company description
Company
headquarters
Dec-14 Series D 30.0 Bain Capital, Technology Crossover Ventures Security data and analytics
Dec-14 Venture 8.0
KPCB, Allegis Capital, Cowboy Ventures, Data Collective Venture
Capital, First Round Capital
Threat intelligence software
Dec-14 Series B 22.0
General Catalyst Partners, Institutional Venture Partner, Google
Ventures, Paladin Capital Group
Threat intelligence platform
Nov-14 Series B 50.0
Transamerica Ventures, Delta Partners, Andreesen Horowitz, Deutsche
Telekom
Data encryption and protection
Nov-14 Venture 1.5 New York Angels, Harvard Business School Mobile endpoint security platform
Nov-14 Series B 15.0 New Enterprise Associates, Sequoia Capital E-Commerce fraud prevention
Oct-14 Series A 11.0
Javelin Venture Partners, Benhamou Global Ventures, Lakewood &
Company
Browser-borne malware isolation and
elimination
Oct-14 Series A 3.2
T-Venture, Shortcut Ventures GmbH, Project A Ventures, Holtzbrinck
Ventures
Internet connection encryption
Sep-14 Series G 35.0
KKR, Ten Eleven Ventures, DFJ, General Catalyst Partners, SAP Ventures,
W Capital, Volition Capital, Triangle Peak Partners, Appian Ventures
Secure cloud identity management
Sep-14 Series F 40.0 Wellington Management, Atlas Ventures, .406 Ventures
App intelligence and security
verification
Aug-14 Series C 21.0
Columbus Nova Technology Partners, Citi Ventures, Work-Bench
Ventures
Data centre security startup
Aug-14 Series B 25.0 New Enterprise Associates, SingTel Innov8, Norwest Venture Partners Cloud security gateway
Aug-14 Series C 25.0
Juniper Networks, Intel Capital, AME Cloud Ventures, IA Ventures, Accel
Partners, Khosla Ventures
Automated cyber attack detection
Aug-14 Series F 150.0
T. Rowe Price, Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley Investment
Management, Wellington Management Company, Bezos Expeditions
Mobile security applications
Jul-14 Series A 30.0 Highland Capital Partners Anti-malware and internet security
Jul-14 Series A 6.0 TVC Capital Email and web security
Jul-14 Series B 10.0 Poalim Capital Markets, Jerusalem Venture Partners, General Electric Malware detection and prevention
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Sources: VentureSource, Capital IQ and Results analysis
11. Cyber Security: Selected Fundraisings in 2014
Date Company Type of round
Funds
raised ($m)
Investor participation Company description
Company
headquarters
Jun-14 Series A - Environmental Technologies Fund Penetration testing and platform
Jun-14 Venture 90.0 Andreessen Horowitz
Enterprise security and systems
management
Jun-14 Series A 7.0 C5 Capital
Advanced monitoring and log
management
Jun-14 Series E 75.0
Altimeter Capital, Janus Capital Group, Khosla Ventures, Greylock
Partners, Andreessen Horowitz, Sequoia Capital
Cloud-based identity management
May-14 Series B 22.0 Rho Ventures, FirstMark Capital, Bessemer Venture Partners Password security manager
May-14 Series E 42.0 Samsung Ventures, Fortinet, Docomo Capital Cloud-based identity management
May-14 Series B 25.0 Battery Ventures, Summit Partners
Online and mobile threat discovery
and software monitoring
Apr-14 Venture 13.0
InterWest Partners, Palomar Ventures, Sigma Partners, Paladin Capital
Group, Noro-Moseley Partners, Imlay Investments, Adam Street Partners
Advanced threat protection
Apr-14 Series A 12.0 Tiger Global Management, The Westly Group
Predictive endpoint protection
platform
Mar-14 Venture 12.0 Brookline Venture Partners, Fairhaven Capital Partners, GE Pension Trust
Advanced data loss prevention
platform
Mar-14 Series E 20.0
Adams Street Partners, August Capital, Tenaya Capital, U.S. Venture
Partners, CM Capital
Context-based security and fraud
prevention solutions
Feb-14 Series B 16.5 Lenovo Group, DCM, ONSET Ventures Online security and authentication
Feb-14 Series A 5.0 BRM Group, OPUS Capital
Cloud-based and on-premise cyber
security solutions
Feb-14 Series C 25.5 Tenaya Capital, Musea Ventures, Shasta Ventures, Meritech Security automation platform
Feb-14 Series C 40.0
Norwest Venture Partners, Sierra Ventures, Kleiner Perkins & Caulfield,
Venrock, Google Ventures, Tomorrow Ventures, Allegis Capital
Advanced malware and botnet
protection
Jan-14 Series B 18.0 Tenaya Capital, Andreessen Horowitz, Andreas Bechtolsheim, SV Angel
Cross-platform enterprise mobility
security
Jan-14 Series C 16.5 Bessemer Venture Partners, Ascent Venture Partners Cloud data security solutions
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Sources: VentureSource, Capital IQ and Results analysis
12. Price % of 52 Market Total Net Enterprise Revenue Rev. Growth Gross Margin EBITDA Margin
Company (31-Dec-14) Week High Cap Cash Debt Value CY2014 CY14-15 Historical CY2014 CY2015 CY2014 CY2015 CY2014 CY2015
Broadline
Symantec 25.66 96.1% 17,736 3,793 (1,698) 16,038 6,664 0.5% 83.7% 32.0% 34.3% 2.4 x 2.4 x 7.5 x 7.0 x
Trend Micro 27.89 87.9% 3,747 1,044 (1,044) 2,703 951 4.4% 82.1% 34.6% 33.8% 2.8 x 2.7 x 8.2 x 8.1 x
Endpoint
AVG Technologies 19.74 92.5% 1,022 44 (44) 978 370 13.8% 83.1% 37.4% 35.3% 2.6 x 2.3 x 7.1 x 6.6 x
CyberArk 39.65 84.3% 1,382 169 (169) 1,213 94 22.1% 86.3% 17.1% 5.4% 13.0 x 10.6 x n.m. n.m.
F-Secure 2.72 77.6% 429 63 (63) 367 188 2.4% 95.5% 19.6% 22.6% 2.0 x 1.9 x 10.0 x 8.4 x
MobileIron 9.96 76.9% 851 147 (147) 703 125 33.7% 84.4% (39.9%) (30.8%) 5.6 x 4.2 x n.m. n.m.
Network
Barracuda Networks 35.84 80.7% 1,972 157 (152) 1,820 270 16.6% 77.0% 16.6% 20.3% 6.7 x 5.8 x 40.8 x 28.5 x
Check Point Software 78.57 97.2% 15,469 1,240 (1,240) 14,229 1,491 6.6% 88.4% 58.7% 59.0% 9.5 x 9.0 x 16.3 x 15.2 x
Corero Network Security 0.24 59.6% 28 5 (5) 23 9 81.8% 65.1% (77.3%) 0.6% 2.6 x 1.4 x n.m. n.m.
Fortinet 30.66 97.4% 5,326 661 (661) 4,665 757 15.6% 70.7% 18.6% 19.6% 6.2 x 5.3 x 33.2 x 27.1 x
F5 Networks 130.47 95.9% 9,635 645 (645) 8,989 1,790 13.1% 82.7% 32.8% 38.3% 5.0 x 4.4 x 15.3 x 11.6 x
Palo Alto Networks 122.57 95.6% 10,511 771 (300) 10,212 702 36.5% 72.8% 4.0% 18.7% 14.5 x 10.7 x n.m. n.m.
Radware 22.02 96.2% 1,064 138 (138) 927 221 11.9% 81.0% 19.6% 22.5% 4.2 x 3.7 x 21.4 x 16.7 x
Secunet 23.24 80.0% 150 19 (19) 132 92 8.0% 66.6% 10.3% 10.4% 1.4 x 1.3 x 13.9 x 12.8 x
Data
FireEye 31.58 32.4% 5,457 398 (398) 5,059 424 47.2% 70.4% (56.2%) (26.8%) 11.9 x 8.1 x n.m. n.m.
Imperva 49.43 73.6% 1,357 101 (101) 1,256 162 22.8% 78.4% (9.3%) (4.3%) 7.7 x 6.3 x n.m. n.m.
Proofpoint 48.23 95.1% 2,129 233 (72) 2,056 192 25.9% 69.9% 0.4% 0.5% 10.7 x 8.5 x n.m. n.m.
Monitoring & Analysis
Guidance Software 7.25 62.8% 214 16 (16) 198 109 3.9% 66.1% 3.6% 8.1% 1.8 x 1.7 x 49.8 x 21.6 x
Qualys 37.75 92.7% 1,473 113 (113) 1,360 133 20.6% 77.2% 21.0% 21.1% 10.2 x 8.5 x 48.6 x 40.1 x
25th percentile 77.2% 129 7.3% 70.6% 2.0% 3.0% 2.6 x 2.4 x 9.5 x 8.3 x
Median 87.9% 221 15.6% 78.4% 17.1% 19.6% 5.6 x 4.4 x 15.8 x 14.0 x
75th percentile 95.7% 730 24.4% 83.4% 26.5% 28.2% 9.9 x 8.3 x 35.1 x 23.0 x
Operating Metrics Valuation Metrics
Revenue EBITDA
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Note: Calendarised to December year end; $ millions, except share price data; Multiples capped at 20x EV / Revenue and 50x EV / EBITDA; Net debt includes minority interest
Source: Capital IQ
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