Avast PLC Response to press speculation (3281B)
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Avast PLC
29 January 2020
29 January 2020
AVAST PLC
Response to press speculation
Avast notes the recent press speculation concerning the business
conducted by Jumpshot Inc. ("Jumpshot"), in which it holds a 65%
interest.
The security and privacy of our users and partners remains our
top priority. Avast is fully committed to giving customers control
over their privacy and data choices. We have set out further
information on our approach on
https://blog.avast.com/our-commitment-to-responsible-data-use.
In light of recent events, we are considering how a trends
analytics service such as Jumpshot aligns with our values as a
cybersecurity and privacy company. As a result, Avast is reviewing
all options in relation to the Jumpshot business. In the financial
year ended 31 December 2019 Jumpshot is expected to contribute $36m
of Adjusted Revenue.
A further announcement will be made in due course as
appropriate.
This announcement contains inside information for the purposes
of Article 7 of the Market Abuse Regulation (EU) 596/2014.
The person responsible for this announcement is Alan Rassaby,
Company Secretary.
Enquiries:
Peter Russell, Director of Investor Relations
ir@avast.com
Stephanie Kane, VP PR and Corporate Communications
mediarelations@avast.com
Lulu Bridges / Heather Armstrong / Tim Pearson
Tavistock
Tel: 020 7920 3150
About Avast
Avast (LSE:AVST) is a global leader in digital security
products. With over 400 million users online, Avast offers products
under the Avast and AVG brands that protect people from threats on
the internet and the evolving IoT threat landscape. The company's
threat detection network is among the most advanced in the world,
using machine learning and artificial intelligence technologies to
detect and stop threats in real time. Avast digital security
products for Mobile, PC or Mac are top-ranked and certified by
VB100, AV-Comparatives, AV-Test, West Coast Labs and others. Visit:
www.avast.com.
LEI Number: 213800IR8G8LC2H4BO27
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