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C3.ai Weighs Sale in Early-Stage Strategic Review

Weak results after a leadership change prompted a review of buyers versus private funding.

Overview

  • C3.ai is exploring a possible sale, according to Reuters, with the process described as early and alternatives such as raising private capital under consideration.
  • Shares jumped about 6% on Monday after the report, then fell roughly 5% Tuesday morning to near $15, trading close to a 52-week low.
  • The company withdrew its full-year outlook in September following a fiscal first-quarter net loss of $116.8 million and a 19% revenue decline to $70.3 million.
  • Founder Thomas Siebel stepped down as CEO on Sep. 1 due to health issues and became executive chairman, with Stephen Ehikian taking over as chief executive.
  • The stock is down about 54–55% this year, leaving the market value near $2.15 billion, and no potential bidders have been publicly identified.