11:43 AM EDT, 06/26/2024 (MT Newswires) -- Rapid7 ( RPD ) activist investor Jana Partners intends to push the company to sell itself, The Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter.

Jana has built a stake in the cybersecurity company, according to the report.

Rapid7 ( RPD ) didn't immediately respond to MT Newswires' request for comment.

The company's shares were up 6.9% in recent trading.

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