Financial PR: Avast plc

Tavistock was appointed by Avast in 2018 following its £2.4bn IPO on the LSE in 2018.

With 435 million users, Avast plc is one of the largest global cybersecurity companies. Tavistock was appointed by Avast in 2018 following its £2.4bn IPO on the LSE in 2018.
Tavistock was appointed by Avast in 2018 following its £2.4bn IPO on the LSE in 2018.

With 435 million users, Avast is one of the largest global cybersecurity companies. Tavistock was appointed by Avast in 2018 following its £2.4bn IPO on the LSE in 2018.

Tavistock helped reposition the investment case to enable greater understanding of the underlying business and growth drivers.

Our team advised the business through multiple re-ratings, entry into the FTSE 100 and the subsequent $8bn merger with NortonLifeLock in 2022 delivering a +300% return on its IPO price.

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