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    Home » WeWork to Declare Bankruptcy! What went wrong?
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    WeWork to Declare Bankruptcy! What went wrong?

    By NikhilNovember 1, 2023

    WeWork, the once high-flying provider of shared workspaces, finds itself at a crossroads as it grapples with a colossal debt burden and mounting financial losses. In a significant shift, the company plans to file for bankruptcy, marking a dramatic turn of events in the world of flexible office space providers.

    The WeWork Journey

    Once valued at $47 bn, WeWork, the co-working company, never recovered from the scandal of its founder’s ouster and shift to remote work.

    Shares of the flexible workspace provider fell 32% in extended trading after the Wall Street Journal first reported the news. They have fallen roughly 96% this year. The company never seemed to recover from the scandal of its founder’s ouster and the remote work revolution of the pandemic. The WSJ reported that New York-based WeWork is considering filing a Chapter 11 petition in New Jersey, citing people familiar with the matter.

    However, WeWork declined to comment.

    Earlier on Tuesday, WeWork said it had agreed with creditors to temporarily postpone some of its debt payments, with the grace period nearing an end.

    Facing a financial crisis of substantial proportions, WeWork is now considering bankruptcy as a last resort to restructure and manage its debt. This decision highlights the company’s challenges and the need for a substantial financial overhaul.

    The Reason Behind WeWork’s Bankruptcy

    The company was financially tough, owing $2.9 billion in long-term debt and more than $13 billion in long-term leases. This happened when it was becoming harder for businesses to borrow money for real estate.

    WeWork, which was valued at $47 billion in 2019, is now considering filing for bankruptcy. This is a surprising turn of events. SoftBank, a major investor in WeWork, has struggled with the company’s financial troubles despite pouring billions into it.

    WeWork’s problems started when it tried to go public in 2019, but that plan fell apart because investors were unsure about its business model, which involved leasing properties for the long term and subleasing them for the short term. They were also concerned about the company’s large financial losses and the shift towards remote work.

    Even in the years following the failed IPO attempt, WeWork faced ongoing challenges. In 2021, it did manage to go public, but at a much lower valuation. SoftBank, a Japanese conglomerate, continued to pour tens of billions into WeWork to support it, but the company kept losing money.

    By August, WeWork openly expressed doubts about its ability to keep running. Several top executives, including CEO Sandeep Mathrani, left the company this year due to its ongoing struggles.

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