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23andMe Board Resigns Amid CEO's Controversial Buyout Plan

All seven independent directors stepped down after rejecting Anne Wojcicki's proposal to take the company private.

Overview

  • The board members cited a lack of a fully financed, actionable proposal as the primary reason for their resignation.
  • CEO Anne Wojcicki expressed surprise and disappointment at the mass resignation but remains committed to taking 23andMe private.
  • Since its 2021 IPO, 23andMe's stock has plummeted more than 95%, with recent valuations below $200 million.
  • The company has faced numerous challenges including declining DNA test sales, the end of a major research collaboration, and a significant data breach.
  • Wojcicki is now urgently seeking new independent directors who support her vision to take the company private.

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