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Tubos Reunidos Says Insolvency Filing Is Possible as Viability Worsens

The company reports a lack of financing or creditor deals that now threatens its near-term continuity.

Overview

  • Tubos Reunidos told Spain’s market regulator Monday that its viability is at risk and that it may seek a voluntary insolvency filing if it cannot secure funding or partnerships.
  • The stock fell roughly 37% to 40% Monday, with shares near €0.14, as investors reacted to the warning about a possible court-led restructuring.
  • The company says talks with the state holding SEPI and its banks have not produced a debt deal, and it has not obtained new short-term funding or a strategic partner.
  • A 2019 convertible-debt setup could hand creditors about 95% of the company if refinancing fails or an insolvency proceeds, sharply diluting existing shareholders.
  • Operations have been hit by job cuts and strikes, including a halt at the Amurrio plant, after an employee layoff plan stalled, adding strain to cash flow alongside €263 million in debt and a €118 million loss.