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23andMe CEO Proposes $75 Million Company Buyback Amid Losses

3/2/2025

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Anna Wojcicki, CEO of 23andMe, plans to repurchase the company for $75 million after its $6 billion sale.
The buyback proposal values shares at $2.53, pending board and shareholder approval.
23andMe has encountered major challenges, including a 40% workforce cut and a $667 million net loss last year.
The company has struggled with profitability since its 2021 public listing, mainly due to a lack of repeat customers.

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Anna Wojcicki, CEO of 23andMe, plans to repurchase the company for $75 million after its $6 billion sale.
The buyback proposal values shares at $2.53, pending board and shareholder approval.
23andMe has encountered major challenges, including a 40% workforce cut and a $667 million net loss last year.
The company has struggled with profitability since its 2021 public listing, mainly due to a lack of repeat customers.