Shareholders Approve Reverse Stock Split Authority for NYSE Compliance

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Chegg shareholders approved a reverse stock split, granting the board authority to implement it to meet NYSE listing requirements and address the company's low stock price.

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• Reverse Stock Split Authority Approved

  Shareholders voted to approve an amendment to the company's Restated Certificate of Incorporation, granting the Board of Directors the authority to effect a reverse stock split at a ratio ranging from 1-for-4 to 1-for-15.

• Critical for NYSE Listing

  This approval is a necessary step for Chegg to potentially meet the minimum share price requirements of the New York Stock Exchange and avoid delisting, a concern previously highlighted in proxy filings.

• Board Retains Discretion

  The Board of Directors retains sole discretion on whether to proceed with the reverse stock split and the specific ratio to be used, following this shareholder authorization.

• Routine Proposals Approved

  Shareholders also approved the election of three directors (Dan Rosensweig, Ted Schlein, and Renee Budig), the advisory compensation of named executive officers, and the ratification of Grant Thornton LLP as the independent auditor.

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Chegg shareholders have approved the board's request to implement a reverse stock split at a ratio between 1-for-4 and 1-for-15. This approval is crucial for the company to potentially meet NYSE listing requirements and avoid delisting, a critical concern given its current low stock price. While necessary for compliance, reverse splits are generally viewed negatively as they often signal underlying financial challenges. The board now has the discretion to execute the split.