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Fisker Enters Chapter 11, Electric Vehicle Maker Faces Financial Struggles
Electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer Fisker has entered Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as it faces significant financial challenges. The company’s founder, Henrik Fisker, has made a bold move to slash costs and secure funding for the struggling business.
Financial Woes and Cost-Cutting Measures
Fisker has been plagued by financial issues since its inception, with losses of over $1 billion. In an effort to turn things around, the company’s leadership has implemented cost-cutting measures, including slashing salaries, reducing staffing levels, and selling off non-core assets.
Potential Buyer Emerges
In a surprising development, a new potential buyer has emerged for Fisker. The unsecured creditors’ committee, which represents the interests of investors who have loaned money to the company, claims that they have found a buyer willing to purchase Fisker’s assets at a significant discount.
Heights Capital Challenge
Fisker’s largest creditor, Heights Capital Management, has challenged the potential sale. The firm claims that Fisker’s original loans were legitimate and that the company’s actions were justified in response to the covenant breach. Heights argues that their actions are within the scope of the contracts agreed upon by both parties.
Unsecured Creditors’ Committee Allegations
The unsecured creditors’ committee has accused Heights Capital Management of using Fisker as a "money tree" and making excessive profits from the sale of Fisker’s stock. The committee claims that Heights has already made back more than the value of the original loans and is now seeking to claim an additional $180 million, which would leave unsecured creditors with a significant shortfall.
Court Hearing Scheduled
A court hearing has been scheduled for later this month to determine the fate of Fisker’s assets and the potential sale. The outcome will have significant implications for the company, its investors, and the electric vehicle industry as a whole.
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