Fisker Halts Production Amid Financial Crisis, Seeks $150M in Funding
The electric vehicle startup Fisker Inc. pauses manufacturing for six weeks as it faces potential bankruptcy, aiming to secure additional financing and negotiate with major automakers.
- Fisker Inc. has paused its electric vehicle production for six weeks due to financial struggles and a potential bankruptcy.
- The company is in negotiations with a large automaker for a possible investment or partnership.
- Fisker failed to make an $8.4 million interest payment and is utilizing a 30-day grace period for discussions on its capital structure.
- The startup aims to raise up to $150 million through the sale of convertible notes to stay afloat.
- Fisker's stock has plummeted, trading at 15 cents per share, significantly below its peak value.