Automattic confirms Mullenweg has returned as CEO after attempted ouster by board

Automattic says Mullenweg is back as “chairman and CEO of Automattic, with full support of the board.”

Matt Mullenweg tells Automattic staff in Slack he’s back in control after CEO ouster

In a Slack message seen by TechCrunch, Matt Mullenweg told Automattic employees he’s back in control of the company, days after its board put him on leave. Automattic has not yet confirmed the apparent reversal.

Automattic planned to target 10 competitors with royalty fees, WP Engine claims in new filing

WP Engine claims Automattic was going to target more hosting companies with royalty fees.