Udemy and Coursera Set April 9 Shareholder Meetings for Merger Vote; Coursera Seeks Share Authorization Increase

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Udemy and Coursera announced that their respective shareholders will vote on the proposed all-stock merger on April 9, 2026, with Coursera also seeking approval to double its authorized shares to 600 million.

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• Shareholder Meetings Scheduled

  Both Coursera and Udemy will hold special shareholder meetings on April 9, 2026, to vote on the proposed all-stock merger.

• Coursera Seeks Share Authorization Increase

  Coursera shareholders will vote on a proposal to increase the number of authorized common stock from 300 million to 600 million shares, essential for the merger's share issuance.

• Merger Terms and Rationale Reaffirmed

  The filing reiterates the terms of the transaction (0.800 Coursera shares per Udemy share) and the strategic rationale, including $115 million in anticipated annual cost synergies and a pro forma annual revenue exceeding $1.5 billion.

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This filing provides critical updates on the proposed all-stock merger between Coursera and Udemy, setting the definitive date for shareholder votes on April 9, 2026. For Coursera, a key proposal is to increase its authorized common stock from 300 million to 600 million shares, which is necessary to facilitate the merger and represents a substantial potential for dilution for existing Coursera shareholders. This announcement moves the merger closer to completion, providing a clear timeline for the final shareholder approvals. The reiteration of anticipated annual run-rate cost synergies of $115 million and a pro forma annual revenue exceeding $1.5 billion underscores the strategic and financial rationale for the combined entity.