Rapid7 Reaches Agreement with Activist JANA Partners, Appointing Nominee to Board

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Rapid7, Inc. has entered into a Nomination and Support Agreement with activist investor JANA Partners, agreeing to appoint JANA's nominee to its board and securing a voting and standstill agreement.

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• Activist Investor Agreement

  Rapid7, Inc. has entered into a Nomination and Support Agreement with JANA Partners Management, LP, an activist investor.

• Board Nominee Appointment

  The company has agreed to include Kevin Galligan, JANA Partners' nominee, in its slate of recommended directors for the 2026 annual meeting and will recommend his election.

• Standstill Provision

  JANA Partners has agreed not to acquire or beneficially own more than 19.9% of Rapid7's outstanding common stock without prior board consent.

• Voting Commitment

  JANA Partners will vote all its beneficially owned shares in favor of the company's recommended director slate, including its own nominee, at the 2026 Annual Meeting.

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This agreement with activist investor JANA Partners signals a significant shift in corporate governance for Rapid7, especially as the company trades near its 52-week lows. The inclusion of JANA's nominee on the board, coupled with JANA's commitment to vote for the company's slate and adhere to a standstill agreement, suggests a collaborative effort to address strategic direction and shareholder value. This move could lead to increased scrutiny of operations and potential strategic changes, aiming to improve performance and investor confidence.