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WeWork Co-founder Who Was Ousted in 2019 Looking to Buy Company Back

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Ridgewood NJ, WeWork co-founder Adam Neumann, who was ousted in 2019, is attempting to buy the company out of bankruptcy. WeWork was once valued at $47 billion. It filed for bankruptcy last November, listing debts of over $18.6 billion at the time of filing. Neumann’s current venture, Flow, is a residential real estate outfit focused on rentals. Flow received a $350 million investment from a16z in August 2022.

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WeWork Plans to File for Bankruptcy

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Ridgewood NJ, WeWork, facing a massive debt load and significant losses, is planning to file for bankruptcy as early as next week, with the possibility of a Chapter 11 petition filed in New Jersey, according to sources. The flexible workspace provider’s shares plunged by 32% following this news, marking a significant setback for a company once valued at $47 billion in 2019. The filing for bankruptcy reflects the challenges WeWork has faced in recent years, particularly after its failed attempt to go public in 2019, and highlights the difficulties of its business model in the commercial real estate sector.

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WeWork Warns of Possible Bankruptcy

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Ridgewood NJ, WeWork could be the next victim of the post COVID remote work phenomenon. WeWork has told the SEC that its losses and negative cash flow may result in bankruptcy. The company is heavy on debt and struggling to generate cash despite the number of large commercial buildings around the world that have its name on them. WeWork will need to improve its liquidity position and profitability or consider alternatives. The company’s stock now has a market cap of below $500 million. It was once valued by SoftBank at $40 billion.

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