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23andMe Announces Business Restructuring to Streamline Operations, Reduce Costs and Position Company for the Future
Reduces workforce by roughly 40%; expects annualized cost savings of more than $35 million
Discontinues development of therapeutics division and commences strategic alternatives process for all in-house therapeutic programs
SUNNYVALE, Calif., Nov. 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 23andMe Holding Co. (NASDAQ:ME) (the "Company" or "23andMe"), a leading human genetics and preventive health company, today announced a business restructuring to streamline operations and reduce costs. In addition, 23andMe is discontinuing further development of all its therapeutics programs, while evaluating strategic alternatives for its clinical and preclinical assets.
The Company is reducing its overall headcount by over 200 employees, representing approximately 40% of the workforce. The business restructuring is expected to substantially reduce operating expenses and result in annualized cost savings of more than $35 million. The Company expects to incur up to $12 million in costs and expenses primarily related to one-time severance, transition and termination-related costs.
Discontinues development of therapeutics division and commences strategic alternatives process for all in-house therapeutic programs
SUNNYVALE, Calif., Nov. 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 23andMe Holding Co. (NASDAQ:ME) (the "Company" or "23andMe"), a leading human genetics and preventive health company, today announced a business restructuring to streamline operations and reduce costs. In addition, 23andMe is discontinuing further development of all its therapeutics programs, while evaluating strategic alternatives for its clinical and preclinical assets.
The Company is reducing its overall headcount by over 200 employees, representing approximately 40% of the workforce. The business restructuring is expected to substantially reduce operating expenses and result in annualized cost savings of more than $35 million. The Company expects to incur up to $12 million in costs and expenses primarily related to one-time severance, transition and termination-related costs.
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