23andMe Holding Co. (NASDAQ: ME) was a hot stock in late 2021, trading at $265.
DNA-testing company 23andMe has filed for bankruptcy in the U.S. and announced the resignation of its chief executive.
23andMe's special committee of independent directors on Monday rejected CEO Anne Wojcicki's proposal to take the distressed genetic testing company private. Wojcicki submitted a proposal to the committee on Sunday, offering to acquire all of the company's outstanding shares for 41 cents each.
23andMe CEO Anne Wojcicki and New Mountain Capital have submitted a proposal to take the company private. They are offering to buy all outstanding shares in cash for $2.53 per share, or an equity value of approximately $74.7 million.
23andMe said it's started exploring strategic alternatives, including a possible sale. The company released third-quarter results that showed an 8% drop in consumer services revenue year over year.
23andMe has been exploring a possible sale of its telehealth business, Business Insider has learned. The struggling health company bought virtual care startup Lemonaid in 2021 for $400 million.
23andMe Holding Co. (NASDAQ:ME ) Q2 2025 Earnings Conference Call November 12, 2024 4:30 PM ET Company Participants Katie Watson - Vice President, Communications Anne Wojcicki - Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder Joe Selsavage - Chief Financial Officer & Chief Accounting Officer Conference Call Participants Operator Good day, and thank you for standing by. Welcome to the 23andMe Fiscal Year 2025 Second Quarter Earnings Call.
23andMe announced on Monday it would cut 40% of its workforce, representing more than 200 employees, as part of a restructuring at the company. The genetic testing company is also discontinuing its therapeutics business and winding down its clinical trials; it expects these changes to save $35 million annually.
23andMe on Tuesday reported that second-quarter revenue fell to $44.1 million from $50 million a year earlier. The embattled genetic testing company said Monday that it's cutting about 200 jobs, or about 40% of its workforce, and discontinuing its therapeutics programs.
Stock had gained late Monday on news it would cut 40% of its workforce as part of a restructuring.
Genetic testing firm 23andMe announced plans to cut 40% of its workforce, or around 200 jobs, as part of a cost-saving effort aimed at stabilising the company. It will also halt work on its therapy development projects, exploring options to license or sell them.
The genetics company is closing a unit that was once seen as core to its future.