Solar panel manufacturer SunPower starts bankruptcy proceedings



08/07/2024 4:55 AM


SunPower Corp, a solar panel manufacturer based in the U.S., has submitted documents to initiate the process of filing for bankruptcy under Article 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code, as reported by MarketWatch.



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SunPower's Tuesday stock price has dropped by 23%. Since the start of the year, the company's market value has dropped nearly tenfold.

The business possesses assets valued at $1.22 billion and its overall debt is around $1.12 billion.

During the bankruptcy process, SunPower has agreed to sell several assets to competitor Complete Solaria Inc. for $45 million. Solaria's total shares have increased by 13%.

Article 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code permits restructuring of assets and debts in order to address a financial emergency.

source: marketwatch.com


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