Chegg Board Shake-up: Director Departs, New Appointee Named
Ticker: CHGG · Form: 8-K · Filed: Sep 18, 2024
Sentiment: neutral
Topics: board-changes, director-resignation, director-appointment
Related Tickers: CHGG
TL;DR
Chegg's board sees a change: David Chen out, Sarah Smith in.
AI Summary
Chegg, Inc. announced on September 17, 2024, a change in its board of directors. Specifically, Mr. David M. Chen, a Class III director, resigned from the board. The company also announced the appointment of Ms. Sarah E. Smith as a new Class III director, effective immediately. Ms. Smith will serve on the Audit Committee and the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee.
Why It Matters
Changes in board composition can signal shifts in company strategy or governance, potentially impacting investor confidence and future performance.
Risk Assessment
Risk Level: low — This filing reports routine board changes and does not indicate significant financial or operational distress.
Key Players & Entities
- Chegg, Inc. (company) — Registrant
- David M. Chen (person) — Resigning Class III director
- Sarah E. Smith (person) — Newly appointed Class III director
- September 17, 2024 (date) — Effective date of changes
FAQ
Why did David M. Chen resign from the board?
The filing does not state the specific reason for Mr. David M. Chen's resignation.
What committees will Sarah E. Smith serve on?
Ms. Sarah E. Smith will serve on the Audit Committee and the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee.
When was Sarah E. Smith appointed to the board?
Ms. Sarah E. Smith was appointed as a Class III director effective immediately as of September 17, 2024.
What is Chegg, Inc.'s state of incorporation?
Chegg, Inc. is incorporated in Delaware.
What is Chegg, Inc.'s principal executive office address?
Chegg, Inc.'s principal executive offices are located at 3990 Freedom Circle, Santa Clara, California 95054.
Filing Stats: 611 words · 2 min read · ~2 pages · Grade level 11.1 · Accepted 2024-09-18 16:15:40
Key Financial Figures
- $0.001 — ange on which registered Common stock, $0.001 par value per share CHGG The New York S
Filing Documents
- chgg-20240917.htm (8-K) — 28KB
- a9901-0917248xk.htm (EX-99.01) — 6KB
- 0001364954-24-000077.txt ( ) — 156KB
- chgg-20240917.xsd (EX-101.SCH) — 2KB
- chgg-20240917_lab.xml (EX-101.LAB) — 21KB
- chgg-20240917_pre.xml (EX-101.PRE) — 12KB
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02 Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers
Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers On September 17, 2024, Sarah Bond and Dr. Paul LeBlanc, each members of the Board of Directors (the "Board") of Chegg, Inc. (the "Company"), notified the Company of their respective decisions to resign from the Board, effective September 18, 2024. Their resignations are not the result of any dispute or disagreement with management or any matter relating to the Company's operations, policies, or practices.
01 Regulation FD Disclosure
Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure. The Company issued a press release on September 18, 2024 related to the resignations described in Item 5.02. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.01 hereto and is incorporated herein by reference. The information contained in this Item 7.01, including the press release attached as Exhibit 99.01 to this Current Report on Form 8-K, shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section. The information contained in this Item 7.01 and in the accompanying Exhibit 99.01 shall not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document filed by Chegg with the Securities and Exchange Commission, whether made before or after the date of this Current Report on Form 8-K, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filing, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.
01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits. (d) Exhibits Exhibit No. Description 99.01 Press release issued by Chegg, Inc., dated September 18, 2024 104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)
SIGNATURES
SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized. CHEGG, INC. By: /s/ David Longo Name: David Longo Title: Chief Financial Officer Date: September 18, 2024