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Box, Inc. (NYSE: BOX) has appointed Diego Dugatkin as the new Senior Vice President and Chief Product Officer. Dugatkin previously served at Adobe Document Cloud, enhancing product strategies for Adobe Acrobat and Adobe Sign. His expertise is expected to drive Box's vision for the Content Cloud, aiming to enhance business processes and profitability. Varun Parmar, the outgoing CPO, is leaving to explore startup opportunities. Dugatkin holds advanced degrees in electrical engineering from Caltech and brings extensive experience in product management and strategic partnerships.

Starboard Value LP, one of Box's largest shareholders with an 8.0% stake, has filed preliminary proxy materials with the SEC for the election of directors at the 2021 Annual Meeting. Starboard criticizes Box for poor performance and governance, claiming the company is undervalued and suggesting that recent actions by the Board are aimed at preserving the status quo. Starboard believes changes in the Board are essential for enhancing shareholder value and plans to propose a slate of nominees. They express disappointment over the Board's lack of engagement but remain open to collaboration.

Box (NYSE: BOX) has launched a new integration with ServiceNow's Legal Service Delivery application to enhance legal operations. This collaboration allows customers to streamline workflows while securing sensitive legal content on Box’s platform. The integration, now generally available, enables users to manage legal workflows directly within ServiceNow, reducing manual processes and improving efficiency. Additionally, Box plans to introduce its e-signature feature, Box Sign, to further simplify contract management. The integration reflects Box's ongoing partnership with ServiceNow since 2018.

Box (NYSE:BOX) announced that CEO Aaron Levie will discuss the company's product strategy on a webcast hosted by William Blair on June 23, 2021, at 10:00 AM PT/1:00 PM ET. Levie aims to provide insights into Box’s vision for the Content Cloud, which supports businesses in enhancing processes and collaboration while safeguarding vital information. The event will be moderated by Jason Ader from William Blair and can be accessed live at www.box.com/investors, with a replay available for 30 days post-event.

Box announced a modified Dutch Auction tender offer to buy back up to $500 million of its Class A common stock, with prices ranging from $22.75 to $25.75 per share. The offer, which begins today and expires on June 29, 2021, aims to enhance liquidity for stockholders. The last closing price was $23.97. The tender is not conditioned on a minimum number of shares being tendered, allowing for flexibility. Stockholders who do not participate will see their ownership percentage increase. Detailed terms are available in the offer documents to be mailed to stockholders.

Box, Inc. (NYSE:BOX) reported strong financial results for Q1 FY22, with revenue of $202.4 million, a 10% increase year-over-year. Remaining performance obligations (RPO) rose 20% to $864.8 million, while billings grew 24% to $159.4 million. The GAAP net loss per share improved to $0.09 from $0.17 in Q1 FY21. Non-GAAP net income per share was $0.18, up from $0.10. The company expects Q2 revenue to be between $211 million and $212 million and forecasts full-year revenue of $845 million to $853 million. Box also announced a strategic partnership with KKR, including a $500 million investment.

Box issued a statement addressing a lawsuit from Starboard Value LP, indicating that the plaintiff voluntarily dismissed all claims. The Box Board has eliminated voting restrictions on preferred stock, allowing KKR to vote freely. The Board remains committed to corporate governance and shareholders' interests, endorsing a KKR-led investment as beneficial. With a refreshed and diverse Board, Box aims to enhance its cloud content management strategy. The company promotes ongoing dialogue with shareholders while asserting no additional Board changes are necessary.

Starboard Value LP, holding 8% of Box, Inc. (NYSE: BOX), sent an open letter to stockholders expressing concerns over a $500 million convertible preferred equity financing. This financing is seen as a move to entrench the Board and diminish the voting power of common shareholders. Starboard criticized the Board's governance and decision-making processes, highlighting a class action lawsuit's claims that the financing lacks a legitimate business rationale. Starboard intends to file a Books and Records request to investigate the Board’s actions further.

Box, a leading Content Cloud provider, has been chosen by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to enhance its digital capabilities. The HHS will utilize Box’s Digital Business Suite to manage COVID-19 vaccine logistics, secure content, automate workflows, and facilitate file sharing for improved health services delivery. Box's initiatives align with HHS's mission to modernize technology use, ensuring data privacy and security. The agency joins various top organizations leveraging Box's solutions, affirming its role in supporting effective public health services.