Byju’s has already initiated layoffs on phone calls, letting go about 100 to 500 employees without putting them on a performance improvement plan (PIP) or having them serve a notice period
Byju's CEO Arjun Mohan has resigned from his position just about seven months after he took over
Addressing concerns stemming from recent developments, Raveendran communicated to his staff through a memo on Saturday, firmly declaring his ongoing role as CEO amidst speculation of his potential removal by investors.
A group of four investors in BYJU'S is learnt to have moved the Bengaluru Bench of the National Company Law Tribunal on Friday with a petition alleging oppression and mismanagement of the company by the current management. The petition, news reports claimed, has been signed by four investors, Prosus, GA, Sofina and Peak XV. This came after the extraordinary general meeting called by investor shareholders was initially disrupted with hundreds trying to join the meeting via Zoom, with names like "Sir Michael Knight" and "Natalia Cruz," and unknown individuals impersonating investors. Despite phishing attacks and cancellation notifications, the meeting commenced on schedule. From 170 attempted attendees, only 37 were verified, including 8 Byju's employee-shareholders, 5 legal representatives, and 24 investors. Watch Business Today Television's special report on what unravelled during the EGM.
Education technology firm Byju's, struggling financially, has vacated a 400,000 sq ft office space in Bengaluru in an attempt to cut costs.
The development came days after reports suggested that the company delayed salaries for the month of January.
In his missive to shareholders, Raveendran announced the company’s launch of a $200 million rights issue aimed at bolstering ongoing capital expenditure and supporting general corporate objectives.
Byju's, once among the world's most valuable startups, faced many challenges with venture capital funding and the demand for online learning becoming scarce in a post-Covid world.
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Byju’s has issued a statement indicating that the board of directors, in conjunction with the advisory council and select invitees, will formally endorse the audited financial accounts.
Since 2022, the edtech company has faced criticism for laying off over 5,000 employees, delaying appraisals, withholding provident fund payments, and withholding performance-linked pay.