LendingClub Shares Fall 30% as CEO Is Forced Out

LendingClub Shares Fall 30% as CEO Is Forced Out

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The video discusses a significant drop in a company's value in the pre-market due to an internal review of the CEO and founder, Renaud Laplanche, who sold $22 billion in prime loans to one investor. As a result, he is being forced out, and Scott Sanborn is named acting CEO. Lending Club shares have already decreased by 70% since their IPO and are expected to lose another quarter of their value due to the scandal, which may attract law enforcement attention.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary reason for the internal review of Lending Club's CEO?

He was planning to retire.

He was accused of insider trading.

He sold a large amount of prime loans to one investor.

He was involved in a merger deal.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was named the acting CEO of Lending Club following the scandal?

Renaud Laplanche

Scott Sanborn

John Doe

Jane Smith

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

By what percentage had Lending Club's shares decreased from their post-IPO high before the recent scandal?

50%

60%

80%

70%

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a potential consequence of the scandal for Lending Club?

Attracting law enforcement attention

New product launches

Expansion into new markets

Increased stock value

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a major concern for investors following the scandal?

The introduction of new regulations

The company's expansion plans

The company's rebranding efforts

The potential for further share value loss