Case number: 4:25-bk-40976 - 23andMe Holding Co. - Missouri Eastern Bankruptcy Court

Case Information
  • Case title

    23andMe Holding Co.

  • Court

    Missouri Eastern (moebke)

  • Chapter

    11

  • Judge

    Brian C Walsh

  • Filed

    03/23/2025

  • Last Filing

    06/14/2025

  • Asset

    Yes

  • Vol

    v

Docket Header
PlnDue, DsclsDue, MEGA, JNTADMN, LEAD, CLMAGT



U.S. Bankruptcy Court
Eastern District of Missouri (St. Louis)
Bankruptcy Petition #: 25-40976

Assigned to: Brian C Walsh
Chapter 11
Voluntary
Asset


Date filed:  03/23/2025
341 meeting:  05/02/2025
Deadline for filing claims (govt.):  09/19/2025
Deadline for objecting to discharge:  07/01/2025

Debtor

23andMe Holding Co.

870 Market Street
Room 415
San Francisco, CA 94102
SAN FRANCISCO-CA
Tax ID / EIN: 87-1240344
dba
VG Acquisition Corp.


represented by
Paul M. Basta

Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison
1285 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10019-6064
(212) 373-3000

Samuel S Brand

Carmody MacDonald P.C.
120 S Central Ave Ste 1800
St Louis, MO 63105
314-854-8600
Fax : 314-854-8660
Email: ssb@carmodymacdonald.com

Lauren Castillo

1285 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10019

Jessica I Choi

1285 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10019

William A. Clareman

1285 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10019

Robert E Eggmann, III

Carmody MacDonald P.C.
120 South Central Avenue, Suite 1800
Clayton, MO 63105
314-854-8600
Fax : 314-854-8660
Email: ree@carmodymacdonald.com

Deborah A. Hoehne

620 Eighth Avenue
New York, NY 10018

Christopher Hopkins

1285 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10019

Grace C Hotz

1285 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10019

Robert J. Lemons

620 Eighth Avenue
New York, NY 10018

Katherine M Lynn

620 Eighth Avenue
New York, NY 10018

Theresa Mullineaux

Husch Blackwell LLP
8001 Forsyth Blvd.
Suite 1500
St. Louis, MO 63105
314-480-1742
Fax : 314-480-1505
Email: theresa.mullineaux@huschblackwell.com

Lawrence E. Parres

Lewis, Rice et al.
600 Washington Avenue
Suite 2500
St. Louis, MO 63101
(314) 444-7600
Email: lparres@lewisrice.com

Jeffrey J. Recher

1285 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10019

Thomas H Riske

Carmody MacDonald P.C.
120 South Central Ave., Ste. 1800
St. Louis, MO 63105
314-854-8600
Fax : 314-854-8660
Email: thr@carmodymacdonald.com

Lyubov Shamailova

1285 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10019
212-373-3023
Email: lshamailova@paulweiss.com

Max H Siegel

1285 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10019
Email: msiegel@paulweiss.com

Justin Simms

1285 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10019

Nathan R Wallace

Carmody MacDonald PC
120 S Central Ave
Ste 1800
St Louis, MO 63105
314-854-8600
Fax : 314-854-8660
Email: nrw@carmodymacdonald.com

U.S. Trustee

Office of US Trustee

111 S Tenth St, Ste 6.353
St. Louis, MO 63102
(314) 539-2976

represented by
Carole J. Ryczek

Office of the U. S. Trustee
11 South 10th Street, Suite 6.353
St. Louis, MO 63102
314-539-2982
Fax : 314-539-2990
Email: carole.ryczek@usdoj.gov

Joseph Richard Schlotzhauer

United States Trustee Program
111 South 10th Street
Suite 6.353
St. Louis, MO 63102
314-539-2980
Email: joseph.schlotzhauer@usdoj.gov

Creditor Committee Chair

Whitney S. Grubb, Committee Chair

c/o Alexander F. Schalow
Labaton Keller Sucharow
140 Broadway
New York, NY 10005

 
 
Creditor Committee

Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings and Subsidiaries , including National Genectics Institute

Attn: Matthew Mall
531 South Spring Street
Burlington, NC 27215

 
 
Creditor Committee

Workday, Inc.

6110 Stoneridge Mall Road
Attn: Joel Smith
Pleasonton, CA 94588

represented by
Peter L. Riggs

Spencer Fane LLP
1000 Walnut
Ste 1400
Kansas City, MO 64106-2140
816-292-8149
Fax : 816-474-3216
Email: priggs@spencerfane.com

Creditor Committee

Telus International Services Limited

Attn.: Jeff Brown
Voxpro House Point Village East Wall Roa
Dublin
Ireland

represented by
Peter L. Riggs

(See above for address)

Creditor Committee

Jellyfish US Limited

Attn.: Peter Acimovic
155 Avenue of the Americas
11th Floor
New York, NY 10013

 
 
Creditor Committee

Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors


represented by
Alysa Z Hutnik

Washington Harbour, Suite 400
3050 K Street, NW
Washington, DC 20007

Nicholas J. Zluticky

Stinson LLP
1201 Walnut
Ste 2700
Kansas City, MO 64106
816-842-8600
Email: nicholas.zluticky@stinson.com

Creditor Committee

Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors
represented by
Jason Adams

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP
3 World Trade Center
175 Greenwich Street
New York, NY 10007
212-808-7800
Email: jadams@kelleydrye.com

Maeghan J McLoughlin

3 World Trade Center
175 Greenwich Street
New York, NY 10007

Eric R Wilson

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP
3 World Trade Center
175 Greenwich Street
New York, NY 10007
212-808-5087
Email: ewilson@kelleydrye.com

Steven L Yachik

3 World Trade Center
175 Greenwich Street
New York, NY 10007

Latest Dockets

Date Filed#Docket Text
06/13/2025742Certificate of Service Filed by Interested Party Ad Hoc Group of Shareholders (RE: related document(s)606 Motion to For Entry of an Order Directing the Appointment of an Official Committee of Equity Security Holders Pursuant to 11 U.S.C. §1102, 729 Motion to Expedite Hearing (related documents 606 Generic Motion) , 730 Notice of Hearing). (Desai, Spencer) (Entered: 06/13/2025)
06/13/2025741Notice and State of Texas' Witness List for Hearing June 17, 2025 at 9:00 AM Certificate of Service: Filed. Filed by Interested Party State of Texas (RE: related document(s)703 Objection Filed by Interested Party State of Texas (RE: related document(s)30 Chapter 11 First Day Motion Re: /Debtors' Motion for Entry of an Order (I) Approving Bidding Procedures for the Sale of the Debtors' Assets, (II) Scheduling Certain Dates and Deadlines with Respect Thereto, (III) Approving the Form and Manner of the Notice Thereof, (IV) Approving Procedures Regarding Entry into Stalking Horse Agreement(s), if any, (V) Establishing Notice and Procedures for the Assumption and Assignment of Contracts and Leases, (VI) Authorizing the Sale of the Debtors' Assets Free and Clear of Liens, Claims, Interests, and Encumbrances, (VII) Approving Procedures for the Sale, Transfer, or Abandonment of De Minimis Assets, and (VIII) Granting Related Relief . Filed by Debtor 23andMe Holding Co., 125 Order (I) 30 Approving Bidding Procedures for The Sale Of The Debtors' Assets, (II) Scheduling Certain Dates and Deadlines with Respect Thereto, (III) Approving the Form and Manner of the Notice Thereof, (IV) Approving Procedures Regarding Entry Into Stalking Horse Agreement(s), if any, (V) Establishing Notice And Procedures For The Assumption and Assignment of Contracts and Leases, (VI) Approving Procedures for the Sale, Transfer, or Abandonment of De Minimis Assets, and (VII) Granting Related Relief.., 420 Notice and of Successful and Backup Bidders with Respect to Auction of Debtors' Assets Certificate of Service: Not Filed. Filed by Debtor 23andMe Holding Co. (RE: related document(s)30 Chapter 11 First Day Motion Re: /Debtors' Motion for Entry of an Order (I) Approving Bidding Procedures for the Sale of the Debtors' Assets, (II) Scheduling Certain Dates and Deadlines with Respect Thereto, (III) Approving the Form and Manner of the Notice Thereof, (IV) Approving Procedures Regarding Entry into Stalking Horse Agreement(s), if any, (V) Establishing Notice and Procedures for the Assumption and Assignment of Contracts and Leases, (VI) Authorizing the Sale of the Debtors' Assets Free and Clear of Liens, Claims, Interests, and Encumbrances, (VII) Approving Procedures for the Sale, Transfer, or Abandonment of De Minimis Assets, and (VIII) Granting Related Relief . Filed by Debtor 23andMe Holding Co.)., 657 Order (I) Establishing Procedures for the Submission of Final Proposals from the Backup Bidder and Successful Bidder and (II) Granting Related Relief (RE: related document(s)574 Generic Motion filed by Debtor 23andMe Holding Co.), 668 Notice and of (I) Procedures for the Submission of Final Proposals from the Backup Bidder and Successful Bidder and (II) Sale Objection Deadline Certificate of Service: Not Filed. Filed by Debtor 23andMe Holding Co. (RE: related document(s)30 Chapter 11 First Day Motion Re: /Debtors' Motion for Entry of an Order (I) Approving Bidding Procedures for the Sale of the Debtors' Assets, (II) Scheduling Certain Dates and Deadlines with Respect Thereto, (III) Approving the Form and Manner of the Notice Thereof, (IV) Approving Procedures Regarding Entry into Stalking Horse Agreement(s), if any, (V) Establishing Notice and Procedures for the Assumption and Assignment of Contracts and Leases, (VI) Authorizing the Sale of the Debtors' Assets Free and Clear of Liens, Claims, Interests, and Encumbrances, (VII) Approving Procedures for the Sale, Transfer, or Abandonment of De Minimis Assets, and (VIII) Granting Related Relief . Filed by Debtor 23andMe Holding Co., 125 Order (I) 30 Approving Bidding Procedures for The Sale Of The Debtors' Assets, (II) Scheduling Certain Dates and Deadlines with Respect Thereto, (III) Approving the Form and Manner of the Notice Thereof, (IV) Approving Procedures Regarding Entry Into Stalking Horse Agreement(s), if any, (V) Establishing Notice And Procedures For The Assumption and Assignment of Contracts and Leases, (VI) Approving Procedures for the Sale, Transfer, or Abandonment of De Minimis Assets, and (VII) Granting Related Relief.., 420 Notice and of Successful and Backup Bidders with Respect to Auction of Debtors' Assets Certificate of Service: Not Filed. Filed by Debtor 23andMe Holding Co. (RE: related document(s)30 Chapter 11 First Day Motion Re: /Debtors' Motion for Entry of an Order (I) Approving Bidding Procedures for the Sale of the Debtors' Assets, (II) Scheduling Certain Dates and Deadlines with Respect Thereto, (III) Approving the Form and Manner of the Notice Thereof, (IV) Approving Procedures Regarding Entry into Stalking Horse Agreement(s), if any, (V) Establishing Notice and Procedures for the Assumption and Assignment of Contracts and Leases, (VI) Authorizing the Sale of the Debtors' Assets Free and Clear of Liens, Claims, Interests, and Encumbrances, (VII) Approving Procedures for the Sale, Transfer, or Abandonment of De Minimis Assets, and (VIII) Granting Related Relief . Filed by Debtor 23andMe Holding Co.)., 574 Motion to Entry of an Order (I) Establishing Procedures for the Submission of Final Proposals from the Backup Bidder and Successful Bidder and (II) Granting Related Relief Filed by Debtor 23andMe Holding Co. Hearing scheduled 6/3/2025 at 01:30 PM at Bankruptcy Courtroom 5 North., 657 Order (I) Establishing Procedures for the Submission of Final Proposals from the Backup Bidder and Successful Bidder and (II) Granting Related Relief (RE: related document(s)574 Generic Motion filed by Debtor 23andMe Holding Co.)).).). (Milligan, Layla) (Entered: 06/13/2025)
06/13/2025740Notice and of Pro Se Objections Status Report Certificate of Service: Not Filed. Filed by Debtor 23andMe Holding Co.. (Riske, Thomas) (Entered: 06/13/2025)
06/13/2025739Notice and of Winning Bidder with Respect to the Final Proposal Procedures to Acquire the Debtors' Assets Certificate of Service: Not Filed. Filed by Debtor 23andMe Holding Co. (RE: related document(s)30 Chapter 11 First Day Motion Re: /Debtors' Motion for Entry of an Order (I) Approving Bidding Procedures for the Sale of the Debtors' Assets, (II) Scheduling Certain Dates and Deadlines with Respect Thereto, (III) Approving the Form and Manner of the Notice Thereof, (IV) Approving Procedures Regarding Entry into Stalking Horse Agreement(s), if any, (V) Establishing Notice and Procedures for the Assumption and Assignment of Contracts and Leases, (VI) Authorizing the Sale of the Debtors' Assets Free and Clear of Liens, Claims, Interests, and Encumbrances, (VII) Approving Procedures for the Sale, Transfer, or Abandonment of De Minimis Assets, and (VIII) Granting Related Relief . Filed by Debtor 23andMe Holding Co., 125 Order (I) 30 Approving Bidding Procedures for The Sale Of The Debtors' Assets, (II) Scheduling Certain Dates and Deadlines with Respect Thereto, (III) Approving the Form and Manner of the Notice Thereof, (IV) Approving Procedures Regarding Entry Into Stalking Horse Agreement(s), if any, (V) Establishing Notice And Procedures For The Assumption and Assignment of Contracts and Leases, (VI) Approving Procedures for the Sale, Transfer, or Abandonment of De Minimis Assets, and (VII) Granting Related Relief.., 420 Notice and of Successful and Backup Bidders with Respect to Auction of Debtors' Assets Certificate of Service: Not Filed. Filed by Debtor 23andMe Holding Co. (RE: related document(s)30 Chapter 11 First Day Motion Re: /Debtors' Motion for Entry of an Order (I) Approving Bidding Procedures for the Sale of the Debtors' Assets, (II) Scheduling Certain Dates and Deadlines with Respect Thereto, (III) Approving the Form and Manner of the Notice Thereof, (IV) Approving Procedures Regarding Entry into Stalking Horse Agreement(s), if any, (V) Establishing Notice and Procedures for the Assumption and Assignment of Contracts and Leases, (VI) Authorizing the Sale of the Debtors' Assets Free and Clear of Liens, Claims, Interests, and Encumbrances, (VII) Approving Procedures for the Sale, Transfer, or Abandonment of De Minimis Assets, and (VIII) Granting Related Relief . Filed by Debtor 23andMe Holding Co.)., 657 Order (I) Establishing Procedures for the Submission of Final Proposals from the Backup Bidder and Successful Bidder and (II) Granting Related Relief (RE: related document(s)574 Generic Motion filed by Debtor 23andMe Holding Co.), 668 Notice and of (I) Procedures for the Submission of Final Proposals from the Backup Bidder and Successful Bidder and (II) Sale Objection Deadline Certificate of Service: Not Filed. Filed by Debtor 23andMe Holding Co. (RE: related document(s)30 Chapter 11 First Day Motion Re: /Debtors' Motion for Entry of an Order (I) Approving Bidding Procedures for the Sale of the Debtors' Assets, (II) Scheduling Certain Dates and Deadlines with Respect Thereto, (III) Approving the Form and Manner of the Notice Thereof, (IV) Approving Procedures Regarding Entry into Stalking Horse Agreement(s), if any, (V) Establishing Notice and Procedures for the Assumption and Assignment of Contracts and Leases, (VI) Authorizing the Sale of the Debtors' Assets Free and Clear of Liens, Claims, Interests, and Encumbrances, (VII) Approving Procedures for the Sale, Transfer, or Abandonment of De Minimis Assets, and (VIII) Granting Related Relief . Filed by Debtor 23andMe Holding Co., 125 Order (I) 30 Approving Bidding Procedures for The Sale Of The Debtors' Assets, (II) Scheduling Certain Dates and Deadlines with Respect Thereto, (III) Approving the Form and Manner of the Notice Thereof, (IV) Approving Procedures Regarding Entry Into Stalking Horse Agreement(s), if any, (V) Establishing Notice And Procedures For The Assumption and Assignment of Contracts and Leases, (VI) Approving Procedures for the Sale, Transfer, or Abandonment of De Minimis Assets, and (VII) Granting Related Relief.., 420 Notice and of Successful and Backup Bidders with Respect to Auction of Debtors' Assets Certificate of Service: Not Filed. Filed by Debtor 23andMe Holding Co. (RE: related document(s)30 Chapter 11 First Day Motion Re: /Debtors' Motion for Entry of an Order (I) Approving Bidding Procedures for the Sale of the Debtors' Assets, (II) Scheduling Certain Dates and Deadlines with Respect Thereto, (III) Approving the Form and Manner of the Notice Thereof, (IV) Approving Procedures Regarding Entry into Stalking Horse Agreement(s), if any, (V) Establishing Notice and Procedures for the Assumption and Assignment of Contracts and Leases, (VI) Authorizing the Sale of the Debtors' Assets Free and Clear of Liens, Claims, Interests, and Encumbrances, (VII) Approving Procedures for the Sale, Transfer, or Abandonment of De Minimis Assets, and (VIII) Granting Related Relief . Filed by Debtor 23andMe Holding Co.)., 574 Motion to Entry of an Order (I) Establishing Procedures for the Submission of Final Proposals from the Backup Bidder and Successful Bidder and (II) Granting Related Relief Filed by Debtor 23andMe Holding Co. Hearing scheduled 6/3/2025 at 01:30 PM at Bankruptcy Courtroom 5 North., 657 Order (I) Establishing Procedures for the Submission of Final Proposals from the Backup Bidder and Successful Bidder and (II) Granting Related Relief (RE: related document(s)574 Generic Motion filed by Debtor 23andMe Holding Co.)).). (Riske, Thomas) (Entered: 06/13/2025)
06/13/2025738Objection Filed by U.S. Trustee Office of US Trustee (RE: related document(s)406 Application to Employ Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP as Attorney Filed by Other Professional Neil M Richards). (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit) (Schlotzhauer, Joseph) (Entered: 06/13/2025)
06/13/2025737Receipt Number 11312462, Fee Amount $150.00 (RE: related document(s)713 Motion to Appear pro hac vice filed by Interested Party Intellectual Property, Health Law, and Bioethics Scholars) (nel, k) (Entered: 06/13/2025)
06/13/2025736Notice and Joinder to States' Objection Certificate of Service: Filed. Filed by Interested Party Delaware Department of Justice. (Kinsella, Shelley) (Entered: 06/13/2025)
06/13/2025735Notice of Appearance by Shelley A Kinsella Filed by Interested Party Delaware Department of Justice. (Kinsella, Shelley) (Entered: 06/13/2025)
06/13/2025734Vendor Acknowledgement of Receipt for Transcript Order. (RE: related document(s) 732 Request for Transcript. Filed by Creditor Committee Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors (RE: related document(s)632).). Transcript to be filed with the Court by: 07/14/2025. (Gottlieb, Jason) (Entered: 06/13/2025)
06/13/2025733Order Granting Motion To Appear Pro Hac Vice for Michael A. Lindsay (Related Doc # 713) (rei, k) (Entered: 06/13/2025)