Negative
20Serious
Neutral
Optimistic
Positive
- Total News Sources
- 16
- Left
- 6
- Center
- 4
- Right
- 2
- Unrated
- 4
- Last Updated
- 6 min ago
- Bias Distribution
- 38% Left
All seven independent directors of 23andMe resigned this week, citing disagreements with CEO Anne Wojcicki's plan to take the company private. The directors' resignation letter mentioned the lack of a 'fully financed, fully diligenced, actionable proposal' that benefited non-affiliated shareholders. Wojcicki, who holds 49% of the voting power, proposed to buy all outstanding shares at $0.40 each, but the board found the offer insufficient. Wojcicki expressed surprise and disappointment but reiterated her belief that privatization would benefit the company long-term. The genetic testing company, which went public in 2021 with a $3.5 billion valuation, has struggled financially, with shares plummeting over 95% since then. The company now faces the challenge of appointing new independent directors while dealing with its declining market position and financial struggles.
- Total News Sources
- 16
- Left
- 6
- Center
- 4
- Right
- 2
- Unrated
- 4
- Last Updated
- 6 min ago
- Bias Distribution
- 38% Left
Negative
20Serious
Neutral
Optimistic
Positive
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