Seer Major Shareholders Express Disappointment with Board Management
Bradley Radoff and Michael Torok, who collectively own approximately 7.6% of the outstanding common stock of Seer, issued the following open letter to independent directors Meeta Gulyani and Nicolas Roelofs. The letter said, "As one of the largest stockholders of Seer, Inc., with ownership of approximately 7.6%, we continue to be disappointed by the apparent lack of good judgment being exercised by the Company's Board and management. After reviewing numerous public documents and the recent lawsuit filed by a stockholder against Seer and the Board, we have substantial doubts that Board Chair and CEO Dr. Omid Farokhzad, Dr. Robert Langer, Terry McGuire, Deep Nishar and Isaac Ro are capable of honoring their fiduciary duties to all stockholders. For that reason, we have addressed this letter only to you. As truly independent directors of Seer, we would argue that you have the least to gain and the most to lose. The dismal operating results under the leadership of Dr. Farokhzad and the governance of the Board are plainly evident. Since 2022, Seer's annual revenue has increased by nearly $1.1 million while the cash burned in operations has exceeded $160 million.1 On February 26th, Seer issued guidance for 2026, and the midpoint of the revenue range implies only 3% growth or roughly $400,000 in incremental revenue compared to the previous year. The 2026 cash burn to achieve that incremental $400,000 in revenue is expected to exceed $40 million. If 2026 goes according to the Board-approved operating plan, Seer will have spent four years and burned approximately $200 million in cash to increase annual revenue by a total of $2.5 million, representing an annualized growth rate of just 2.5%. Based on the Company's cost structure and gross margin profile, we estimate that Seer would need to grow its revenue by over 1,050% to reach GAAP breakeven. Unsurprisingly, Seer's shares fell over 17% in response to the Company's earnings and guidance.3 Seer's shares continue to trade at a massive discount to its net cash balance - $101.6 million market capitalization versus $240.5 million in cash and no debt.4 The public market's valuation of Seer attributes NEGATIVE $140 million of value to the Company's management, governance, technology and business plan. Rather than hold Board Chair and CEO Dr. Farokhzad accountable for the destruction of stockholder value, the cash burn, the consistent lack of revenue growth and his 2026 operating plan calling for more of the same, the Board instead doubled down on its defense of Dr. Farokhzad to the detriment of stockholders. On February 26th, the Board announced it unanimously adopted a poison pill that prevents stockholders from accumulating beneficial ownership of 4.9% or more of Seer's common stock under the guise of "tax benefit preservation" for a business that has a near zero chance of generating taxable income.5 A stockholder has since filed a lawsuit against Seer and the Board in the Delaware Court of Chancery alleging that the Board members breached their fiduciary duties in connection with the adoption of the sweeping NOL poison pill. It is notable that during 2025, Bradley L. Radoff and his affiliates filed a Schedule 13G reporting ownership of over 5% of Seer's common stock.7 At that time, Board Chair and CEO Dr. Farokhzad still had super voting Class B stock, and the Board took no urgent action to "protect Seer's valuable income tax net operating loss carryforwards and other tax assets," making it abundantly clear to us - as it should be to all stockholders - that enriching themselves and entrenching themselves are the main objectives of this Board and management..."
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- Acquisition Proposal Confirmation: Seer, Inc. has confirmed receipt of a non-binding acquisition proposal from the Radoff-JEC Group, offering $2.25 per share in cash plus a contingent value right, indicating market interest in the company's future potential.
- Board Review: The Seer Board will carefully review the proposal in consultation with independent financial and legal advisors to ensure actions align with the best interests of the company and its shareholders, reflecting the company's commitment to governance.
- Director Nominations: The Radoff-JEC Group has nominated three director candidates for the 2026 Annual Meeting, with the Board set to review these nominations according to company bylaws, highlighting shareholder influence on corporate governance.
- Proxy Statement Preparation: Seer plans to file a definitive proxy statement with the SEC detailing the Board's formal recommendations regarding the nominations, ensuring all shareholders have adequate information to make informed voting decisions at the Annual Meeting.
- Acquisition Proposal: The Radoff-JEC Group has launched a bid to acquire Seer, Inc. at $2.25 per share in cash, representing a 33% premium over the recent closing price, reflecting strong confidence in the company's future value.
- Shareholder Rights Assurance: The acquisition offer includes a Contingent Value Right (CVR) that guarantees shareholders 80% of net proceeds from any future sale or licensing of Seer's assets, enhancing investor expectations for long-term returns.
- Financial Conditions: The proposal is not subject to any financing conditions and promises a substantial non-performance fee to ensure the Board's ability to close the deal, while requiring Seer to maintain at least $215 million in net cash at closing.
- Management Critique: The Radoff-JEC Group sharply criticized the current CEO's performance in their letter, highlighting that $160 million in capital investment has yielded negligible revenue growth, warning that the projected $40 million cash burn in 2026 is unsustainable for shareholders.

Patent Board Decision: The Patent Board has upheld Seer's patent related to nano and microparticle protein enrichment.
Challenge by Bruker: This decision comes in response to a challenge posed by Bruker Subsidiaries regarding the validity of Seer's patent.
- Announcement of Sale Process: The Radoff-Jec Group has called on the Seer Board to announce a sale process for the company.
- Strategic Move: This move is seen as a strategic step to enhance shareholder value and attract potential buyers.
- Revenue Growth: Seer reported Q4 2025 revenue of $4.2 million, bringing full-year revenue to $16.6 million, reflecting a 17% year-over-year increase; however, uncertainties around NIH funding impacted customer spending decisions, leading to underperformance this quarter.
- Product Innovation: CEO Farokhzad highlighted advancements in the Proteograph ONE assay and SP200 automation instrument, enabling over 1,000 samples per week, nearly a tenfold increase from 112 samples per week in 2021, showcasing significant technological progress.
- Share Repurchase Program: The company announced a new $25 million share repurchase authorization, having repurchased 5.3 million shares in 2025, reducing total outstanding shares by 13%, aimed at enhancing shareholder value and boosting market confidence.
- Cautious Future Outlook: CFO Horn projected 2026 revenue between $16 million and $18 million, reflecting cautious customer spending in an uncertain funding environment, with management emphasizing the need for clear market momentum before increasing revenue projections.
- Earnings Report: Seer's Q4 GAAP EPS of -$0.29 beats expectations by $0.03, indicating an improvement in profitability, although the company remains in a loss position.
- Revenue Growth: The Q4 revenue of $4.2M reflects a 5.0% year-over-year increase, yet it falls short of expectations by $0.4M, highlighting challenges in market demand that could impact future investor confidence.
- 2026 Financial Guidance: Seer anticipates full-year 2026 revenue to range between $16 million and $18 million, representing approximately 3% growth at the midpoint compared to 2025, indicating a cautiously optimistic outlook despite slowing growth.
- Market Reaction: While the Q4 EPS exceeded expectations, the revenue miss may lead investors to adopt a cautious stance regarding Seer's future performance, potentially affecting its stock price trajectory.








