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MONSEY, N.Y., Jan. 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The law firm of Wohl & Fruchter LLP is investigating the fairness of the proposed merger of Udemy, Inc. (NASDAQ:UDMY) ("Udemy") with Coursera in an all-stock
Original sourceAI Summary
Udemy's proposed merger with Coursera is under legal investigation. The stock price dropped from $6.05 to $5.12 since announcement. Analysts had higher price targets before the merger announcement. Shareholders may question the fairness of the merger's exchange ratio.
Sentiment Rationale
The significant drop in stock price and legal investigation undermine investor confidence in UDMY. Similar past scenarios have resulted in further declines, such as during News Corp's legal issues around its merger talks.
Trading Thesis
Ongoing investigations could influence immediate trading behaviors and sentiment. Historical examples show that mergers under scrutiny often lead to short-lived negativity while awaiting resolutions.
Market-Moving
- Udemy's proposed merger with Coursera is under legal investigation.
- The stock price dropped from $6.05 to $5.12 since announcement.
- Analysts had higher price targets before the merger announcement.
Key Facts
- Udemy's proposed merger with Coursera is under legal investigation.
- The stock price dropped from $6.05 to $5.12 since announcement.
- Analysts had higher price targets before the merger announcement.
- Shareholders may question the fairness of the merger's exchange ratio.
Companies Mentioned
- COUR (COUR)
- TWOU (TWOU)
Corporate Developments
The merger and its ensuing investigation directly affect shareholder sentiment and investment decisions. Legal inquiries historically lead to price adjustments as they unfold.
MONSEY, N.Y., Jan. 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The law firm of Wohl & Fruchter LLP is investigating the fairness of the proposed merger of Udemy, Inc. (NASDAQ:UDMY) ("Udemy") with Coursera in an all-stock transaction under which Udemy stockholders will receive 0.800 shares of Coursera common stock for each share of Udemy common stock that they own ("Exchange Ratio").
Since the proposed merger was announced on December 17, 2025, Udemy's stock price has fallen from a close of $6.05 per share on December 17, 2025, to a close of $5.12 per share on January 13, 2026, thus making the merger far less appealing to Udemy shareholders.
Notably, multiple Wall Street analysts had significantly higher price targets for Udemy prior to the merger announcement. For example, on October 30, 2025, Ryan MacDonald of Needham reiterated a Buy rating on Udemy with a price target of $11.00, and Bryan Smilek from J.P. Morgan maintained a Hold rating on Udemy with a price target of $8.00 (source: TipRanks).
If you remain an Udemy shareholder and have concerns about the fairness of the proposed merger, including the Exchange Ratio, you may contact our firm at the following link to discuss your legal rights at no charge:
https://wohlfruchter.com/cases/udemy/
Alternatively, you may contact us by phone at 866-833-6245, or via email at alerts@wohlfruchter.com.
About Wohl & Fruchter
Wohl & Fruchter LLP has for over a decade been representing investors in litigation arising from fraud and other corporate misconduct, and recovered hundreds of millions of dollars in damages for investors. Please visit our website, www.wohlfruchter.com, to learn more about our Firm, or contact one of our partners.
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