Viant Technology Shares Recover After Founders Halt Stock Sale

Irvine-based advertising firm Viant Technology saw its stock price climb 12.8% in premarket trading Friday, reversing a sharp decline spurred by the sudden cancellation of a secondary share offering. The controlling Vanderhook family cited unfavorable market conditions as the primary reason for pulling the 8.5 million share deal.

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The company's shares had plunged 19% to $10.02 on Thursday immediately following the disclosure of the planned sale. With the offering now scrapped, investors signaled renewed confidence, pushing the stock back to $11.30.

Founded in 1999 by brothers Tim, Chris, and Russ Vanderhook, Viant remains under the firm grip of the family, which held approximately 65% of the company's voting power as of June 30. Even if the sale had proceeded, the Vanderhooks would have retained a majority stake, maintaining their control over the platform's strategic direction.

Viant Technology Shares Recover After Founders Halt Stock Sale

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