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First Brands Group Winds Down Units Amid Bankruptcy

1/27/2026

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First Brands Group is winding down its Brake Parts, Cardone, and Autolite units in North America amid bankruptcy.
The company faces cash burn and lenders resisting a proposed $700 million loan.
First Brands will keep other North American and international operations.
Interim CEO Charles Moore says the company aims to maximize value during the transition.
A court has ordered a $7 million investigation into the company's financing practices.

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First Brands Group is winding down its Brake Parts, Cardone, and Autolite units in North America amid bankruptcy.
The company faces cash burn and lenders resisting a proposed $700 million loan.
First Brands will keep other North American and international operations.
Interim CEO Charles Moore says the company aims to maximize value during the transition.
A court has ordered a $7 million investigation into the company's financing practices.