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Wolfspeed Files for Bankruptcy to Restructure $4.6 Billion Debt

7/2/2025

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Wolfspeed, a North Carolina chipmaker, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy to restructure $4.6 billion in debt, aiming for a September exit.
The restructuring plan seeks to cut 70% of its debt and reduce annual interest payments by 60%.
Normal operations, including deliveries and vendor payments, will continue during the bankruptcy process.
Declining demand and significant net losses have led to workforce reductions.
Key creditors include Renesas Electronics and Microsoft, with $1.3 billion in cash on hand.

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Wolfspeed, a North Carolina chipmaker, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy to restructure $4.6 billion in debt, aiming for a September exit.
The restructuring plan seeks to cut 70% of its debt and reduce annual interest payments by 60%.
Normal operations, including deliveries and vendor payments, will continue during the bankruptcy process.
Declining demand and significant net losses have led to workforce reductions.
Key creditors include Renesas Electronics and Microsoft, with $1.3 billion in cash on hand.