Coursera10-Q: Acquisition announcedApr 30, 2026

Coursera faces a potential $40.5M termination fee for the Udemy merger.

What happened

The merger with Udemy carries substantial financial risk, including a $40.5 million termination fee and other significant unquantified costs. This financial pressure creates a need for cost-containment strategies and efficient integration planning, opening doors for financial planning and consulting services.

Source

SEC EDGARApr 30, 2026

Quarterly report (Form 10-Q)

Coursera 10-Q

Filing excerpt

we may be required to pay Udemy a cash termination fee of $40.5 million.

sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1651562/000165156226000030/cour-20260331.htmRead the full source

Other signals in this filing (7)

Acquisition announcedCoursera's merger with competitor Udemy approved by shareholders in April 2026.Acquisition announcedApr 30, 2026
RestructuringCoursera to merge with Udemy in all-stock deal, pending regulatory approval.RestructuringApr 30, 2026
Litigation materialCoursera faces a $40.5M termination fee and integration risks with its pending Udemy merger.Litigation materialApr 30, 2026
Acquisition announcedCoursera flags significant difficulties in integrating Udemy's platforms, policies, and personnel.Acquisition announcedApr 30, 2026
RestructuringCoursera flags significant integration difficulties and potential employee loss from Udemy merger.RestructuringApr 30, 2026
Software implementationCoursera increased spending on internal-use software by 55% YoY to $5.6M in Q1 2026.Software implementationApr 30, 2026
Compliance burdenCoursera faces risk to its B Corp status from a new, more difficult certification framework.Compliance burdenApr 30, 2026

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Signal: 10-Q: Acquisition announced

What this signalsIntegration work after a deal often opens needs for new systems and services.

Fiscal year end: 03/31
Filed: Apr 30, 2026

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Numbers

Dollar figure: $40.5M (Potential cash termination fee payable to Udemy)

Details

CIK: 1651562
Accession number: 0001651562-26-000030
Filing year: 2026
Fiscal year: 0
Why it matters: Integration needs coming
Signal category: Strategic

Topics and mentions

Competitors

Udemy

Extraction

Confidence: High
Relevance: 90%
Sentiment: Negative
Detected: May 5, 2026
signal_type: sec-10q
signal_subtype: acquisitionAnnounced

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