Udemy Files Definitive Proxy for All-Stock Merger with Coursera, Sets Shareholder Vote

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Udemy, Inc. has filed a definitive proxy statement (DEFM14A) for its proposed all-stock merger with Coursera, Inc., outlining the terms for shareholder approval and setting the special meeting date for April 9, 2026.

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• Definitive Merger Terms Outlined

  The filing details the all-stock merger where each Udemy share will convert into 0.800 shares of Coursera common stock. Udemy will become a wholly-owned subsidiary of Coursera.

• Shareholder Vote Scheduled

  Special meetings for both Coursera and Udemy stockholders are set for April 9, 2026, to vote on the merger agreement, share issuance, and other related proposals.

• Significant Dilution for Coursera Shareholders

  Coursera expects to issue approximately 117.2 million shares, which would represent a substantial increase in its outstanding share count and significant dilution for existing Coursera shareholders.

• Board Recommendations and Voting Agreements

  Both Coursera and Udemy boards unanimously recommend voting 'FOR' their respective merger-related proposals. Key shareholders, including Insight Venture Partners (26.1% of Udemy) and New Enterprise Associates (11.9% of Coursera), have committed to vote in favor.

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Udemy, Inc. has filed a definitive proxy statement (DEFM14A) detailing the terms and conditions for its proposed all-stock merger with Coursera, Inc. This filing is a critical step in the M&A process, providing shareholders with the final information needed to vote on the transaction. The merger, which will result in Udemy becoming a wholly-owned subsidiary of Coursera, involves Coursera issuing approximately 117.2 million shares of its common stock to Udemy shareholders. This represents a highly dilutive event for existing Coursera shareholders, as it significantly increases the outstanding share count. The implied value of the merger consideration for Udemy shareholders has decreased from $6.35 per share at the initial announcement (December 16, 2025) to $4.93 per share as of March 6, 2026, reflecting market fluctuations. Both companies' boards unanimously recommend approval, citing strategic benefits and synergies, and major shareholders have committed to vote in favor. The transaction is expected to close by the second half of 2026, following shareholder and remaining regulatory approvals.