Canoo Inc. Announces Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Filing
Canoo Inc. (NASDAQ: GOEV) announced its voluntary filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy protection in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for Delaware on January 17, 2025. The company will immediately cease operations, with a court-appointed trustee overseeing asset liquidation and creditor distributions.
Despite successful deliveries to notable clients including NASA, Department of Defense, USPS, State of Oklahoma, and agreements with Walmart, Canoo failed to secure important financial support from the U.S. Department of Energy's Loan Program Office. Recent attempts to obtain foreign capital were also unsuccessful, leading the Board to file for insolvency.
CEO Tony Aquila, one of the company's largest investors, expressed disappointment and gratitude to employees and key customers. The company will work with the Delaware Bankruptcy Trustee during the liquidation process.
Canoo Inc. (NASDAQ: GOEV) ha annunciato la sua richiesta volontaria di protezione per bancarotta ai sensi del Capitolo 7 presso il Tribunale fallimentare degli Stati Uniti del Delaware il 17 gennaio 2025. L'azienda cesserà immediatamente le operazioni, con un curatore nominato dal tribunale che sovrintenderà alla liquidazione degli asset e alla distribuzione ai creditori.
Nonostante le consegne di successo a clienti importanti come NASA, il Dipartimento della Difesa, USPS, lo Stato dell'Oklahoma e accordi con Walmart, Canoo non è riuscita a ottenere un sostegno finanziario significativo dall'Ufficio del Programma di Prestiti del Dipartimento dell'Energia degli Stati Uniti. I recenti tentativi di ottenere capitali esteri sono stati anch'essi infruttuosi, portando il Consiglio a richiedere l'insolvenza.
Il CEO Tony Aquila, uno dei più grandi investitori dell'azienda, ha espresso delusione e gratitudine ai dipendenti e ai clienti chiave. L'azienda collaborerà con il Curatore Fallimentare del Delaware durante il processo di liquidazione.
Canoo Inc. (NASDAQ: GOEV) anunció su presentación voluntaria para la protección por bancarrota bajo el Capítulo 7 en el Tribunal de Quiebras de EE. UU. en Delaware el 17 de enero de 2025. La empresa cesará inmediatamente sus operaciones, con un síndico nombrado por el tribunal supervisando la liquidación de activos y las distribuciones a los acreedores.
A pesar de las entregas exitosas a clientes notables como NASA, el Departamento de Defensa, USPS, el Estado de Oklahoma y acuerdos con Walmart, Canoo no logró asegurar el apoyo financiero crucial de la Oficina del Programa de Préstamos del Departamento de Energía de EE. UU. Los recientes intentos de obtener capital extranjero también fueron infructuosos, llevando a la Junta a solicitar insolvencia.
El CEO Tony Aquila, uno de los mayores inversores de la empresa, expresó decepción y agradecimiento a los empleados y clientes clave. La empresa trabajará con el Síndico de Quiebras de Delaware durante el proceso de liquidación.
Canoo Inc. (NASDAQ: GOEV)는 2025년 1월 17일 델라웨어의 미국 파산 법원에 제7장 파산 보호를 위한 자발적 신청을 발표했습니다. 회사는 즉시 운영을 중단하며 법원이 임명한 관리인이 자산 청산 및 채권자 배분을 감독합니다.
NASA, 국방부, USPS, 오클라호마 주, 그리고 월마트와의 협정 등 주요 고객에게 성공적인 납품을 했음에도 불구하고, Canoo는 미국 에너지부의 대출 프로그램 사무소로부터 중요한 재정 지원을 확보하지 못했습니다. 최근 외국 자본을 유치하려는 시도도 실패로 돌아갔고, 이로 인해 이사회는 파산 신청을 하게 되었습니다.
CEO인 토니 아킬라(Tony Aquila)는 회사의 주요 투자자 중 한 명으로서 직원들과 주요 고객에게 실망과 감사의 마음을 전했습니다. 회사는 청산 과정에서 델라웨어 파산 관리인과 협력할 것입니다.
Canoo Inc. (NASDAQ: GOEV) a annoncé son dépôt volontaire de protection en vertu du Chapitre 7 auprès du tribunal des faillites des États-Unis du Delaware le 17 janvier 2025. L'entreprise cessera immédiatement ses activités, un syndic nommé par le tribunal supervisant la liquidation des actifs et les distributions aux créanciers.
Malgré des livraisons réussies à des clients notables tels que NASA, le Département de la Défense, USPS, l'État de l'Oklahoma et des accords avec Walmart, Canoo n'a pas réussi à obtenir un soutien financier essentiel du Bureau du Programme de Prêts du Département de l'Énergie des États-Unis. Les tentatives récentes d'obtenir des capitaux étrangers ont également échoué, conduisant le Conseil d'administration à demander l'insolvabilité.
Le CEO Tony Aquila, l'un des plus grands investisseurs de l'entreprise, a exprimé sa déception et sa gratitude envers les employés et les clients clés. L'entreprise travaillera avec le syndic des faillites du Delaware pendant le processus de liquidation.
Canoo Inc. (NASDAQ: GOEV) hat am 17. Januar 2025 seine freiwillige Einreichung zum Schutz nach Kapitel 7 beim US-Insolvenzgericht in Delaware bekannt gegeben. Das Unternehmen wird sofort den Betrieb einstellen, wobei ein vom Gericht ernannter Treuhänder die Vermögensliquidation und die Verteilung an die Gläubiger überwacht.
Trotz erfolgreicher Lieferungen an bedeutende Kunden wie NASA, das Verteidigungsministerium, USPS, den Bundesstaat Oklahoma und Vereinbarungen mit Walmart konnte Canoo keine wichtige finanzielle Unterstützung vom Darlehensprogramm des US-Energieministeriums sichern. Jüngste Versuche zur Beschaffung von ausländischem Kapital waren ebenfalls erfolglos, was den Vorstand zur Beantragung der Insolvenz veranlasste.
CEO Tony Aquila, einer der größten Investoren des Unternehmens, äußerte Enttäuschung und Dankbarkeit gegenüber den Mitarbeitern und wichtigen Kunden. Das Unternehmen wird während des Liquidationsprozesses mit dem Treuhänder des Bundesstaates Delaware zusammenarbeiten.
- Successfully delivered products to major clients (NASA, DOD, USPS, Oklahoma)
- Had established agreements with Walmart
- Filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy
- Complete cessation of operations
- Failed to secure DOE loan funding
- Unsuccessful attempts to obtain foreign capital
- Total liquidation of company assets
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The Chapter 7 bankruptcy filing of Canoo represents a terminal event for the EV startup, marking a complete liquidation rather than a reorganization attempt. This is particularly notable given the company's
The liquidation process will likely yield minimal returns for shareholders, as secured creditors and priority claims will be paid first. The company's intellectual property, manufacturing equipment and existing contracts will be sold off, but the EV market's current downturn may impact asset values significantly. This bankruptcy adds to a growing list of EV startup failures, reflecting the sector's intense capital requirements and competitive pressures.
This bankruptcy exemplifies the brutal reality of the EV startup landscape. Despite securing high-profile partnerships and government contracts, Canoo's collapse underscores that without substantial capital backing, even promising EV companies can fail. The inability to secure DOE funding is particularly telling - it suggests either concerns about the company's business model or increased scrutiny in government lending to EV startups.
The impact ripples beyond Canoo:
- Suppliers and partners must now reassess their EV startup exposure
- Competitor valuations may face pressure as the market digests another failure
- Future EV startups will likely face heightened scrutiny from investors and lenders
The termination of Canoo's government contracts through this bankruptcy creates immediate challenges for agencies like NASA and the DOD. These organizations must now quickly secure alternative suppliers, potentially facing delays and increased costs. The USPS contract termination is particularly significant given the ongoing fleet electrification efforts. This situation will likely prompt federal agencies to implement more stringent financial viability requirements for future EV contracts, potentially favoring larger, more established manufacturers over innovative but financially uncertain startups.
JUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Canoo Inc. (Nasdaq: GOEV), (the "Company"), a high-tech advanced mobility and energy company, today announced that it has filed a voluntary petition for relief under Chapter 7 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code. The filing, made with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for Delaware, will result in the federal appointment of a Bankruptcy Trustee to oversee the liquidation of the Company’s assets and the distribution of proceeds to creditors.
Despite being American-made, successfully delivering to such esteemed organizations as NASA, the Department of Defense (“DOD”), The United States Postal Service (“USPS”), the State of Oklahoma and having agreements with Walmart and others, Canoo has unfortunately been unable to secure financial support from the U.S. Department of Energy’s (“DOE”) Loan Program Office. Recently, the company’s executives were in discussions with foreign sources of capital. In light of the fact that these efforts were unsuccessful, the Board has made the difficult decision to file for insolvency.
Tony Aquila, one of the company’s largest investors and Chairman and CEO said, “We would like to thank the company’s employees for their dedication and hard work. We know that you believed in our company as we did. We are truly disappointed that things turned out as they did. We would also like to thank NASA, the Department of Defense, The United States Postal Service (“USPS”), the State of Oklahoma and Walmart for their belief in our products and our company. This means a lot to everyone in the company.”
As a result of this filing, Canoo regrets to inform all stakeholders that it will cease operations effective immediately. A court appointed trustee will manage the liquidation of the company’s assets and our team will collaborate closely with the Delaware Bankruptcy Trustee to assist with the process.
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