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ME STOCK ALERT: 23andMe Holding Co. Shareholders are Notified that an Investigation has been Initiated Against the Company's Board of Directors and are Urged to Contact BFA Law (NASDAQ:ME)
23andMe 23andMe (US:ME) GlobeNewswire News Roomยท2024-09-19 11:07

Core Viewpoint - Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP is investigating 23andMe Holding Co. regarding potential breaches of fiduciary duties by the board of directors and CEO Anne Wojcicki in connection with her efforts to acquire all outstanding shares of the company that she does not already own [1][3]. Investigation Details - On July 29, 2024, CEO Wojcicki made a non-binding proposal to acquire all shares of 23andMe not already owned by her or her affiliates [2]. - The board's Special Committee rejected this offer on August 2, 2024, citing the lack of a premium to the closing price, absence of committed financing, and conditional nature of the proposal [3]. Board Resignation - On September 17, 2024, all independent directors of 23andMe resigned, expressing concerns over the lack of a fully financed and actionable proposal from Wojcicki that would benefit non-affiliated shareholders [3]. - The independent directors indicated a strategic disagreement with Wojcicki and highlighted her concentrated voting power as a reason for their resignation [3]. Concerns Raised - BFA is concerned that the actions of the board and Wojcicki may constitute breaches of fiduciary duties, particularly regarding the prioritization of company value and potential self-interested dealings [3].