Schall Law Firm Investigating European Wax Center Buyout

Shareholders invited to join probe into potential breach of fiduciary duties

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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The Schall Law Firm, a national shareholder rights litigation firm, has announced an investigation into European Wax Center, Inc. (NASDAQ: EWCZ) regarding potential breaches of fiduciary duty by the company's directors and management. The investigation focuses on the company's recently announced definitive agreement to be taken private by General Atlantic, a global investment firm, in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $330 million.

Why it matters

The investigation aims to determine if the European Wax Center board acted in the best interests of shareholders when agreeing to the buyout deal with General Atlantic. Shareholders have the opportunity to join the investigation and potentially recover losses if any wrongdoing is found.

The details

The Schall Law Firm is investigating whether the European Wax Center board breached its fiduciary duties to shareholders in the $330 million buyout deal with General Atlantic. The firm is encouraging shareholders to contact them to discuss their rights and potentially participate in the investigation.

  • On February 10, 2026, European Wax Center announced the definitive agreement to be taken private by General Atlantic.

The players

The Schall Law Firm

A national shareholder rights litigation firm that is investigating the European Wax Center buyout deal.

European Wax Center, Inc.

A publicly traded company that operates a chain of waxing salons and has agreed to be taken private by General Atlantic.

General Atlantic

A leading global investment firm that has agreed to acquire European Wax Center in an all-cash transaction.

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What they’re saying

“We also encourage you to contact Brian Schall of the Schall Law Firm, 2049 Century Park East, Suite 2460, Los Angeles, CA 90067, at 310-301-3335, to discuss your rights free of charge.”

— Brian Schall, Attorney, Schall Law Firm (Business Wire)

What’s next

The Schall Law Firm is inviting European Wax Center shareholders to join the investigation and discuss their rights regarding the proposed buyout.

The takeaway

This investigation highlights the importance of shareholder oversight and the need for corporate boards to act in the best interests of all investors when considering major transactions like going private deals. Shareholders have an opportunity to hold the European Wax Center board accountable if any wrongdoing is uncovered.