TLDR
- Wolfspeed officially exited Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Monday after completing financial restructuring
- Total debt decreased by 70% while annual cash interest expenses dropped 60%
- Stock rallied 23% in premarket trading and closed up 10.50% Tuesday
- Existing shareholders faced severe dilution with exchange ratio of 0.008352 for new shares
- Company maintains operations producing silicon carbide semiconductors for EV and industrial markets
Wolfspeed completed its Chapter 11 bankruptcy restructuring late Monday. The silicon carbide chip supplier officially exited bankruptcy protection.
Investors reacted positively to the news. Shares jumped 23% to $27.12 in premarket trading Tuesday before closing up 10.50%.
The restructuring process began in June when Wolfspeed filed for Chapter 11 protection. The filing took place in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas.
The company achieved substantial debt relief through the process. Total debt fell by approximately 70%.
Annual cash interest expenses dropped by roughly 60%. These reductions provide improved financial flexibility going forward.
Bankruptcy Exit Terms
CEO Robert Feurle addressed the bankruptcy exit in a statement. He emphasized the company’s improved financial stability.
“As we enter this new era, we do so with much improved financial stability,” Feurle said. The company can now focus on its scaled manufacturing operations.
Wolfspeed operates a vertically integrated 200 mm facility footprint. Major capital deployment is complete.
The company produces silicon carbide chips for multiple markets. These semiconductors serve electric vehicle manufacturers and industrial power systems.
Wolfspeed maintains what it calls “ample liquidity” to continue operations. Customer supply chains remain intact.
Shareholder Impact
The bankruptcy exit included a share exchange that heavily diluted existing investors. Wolfspeed issued new shares while canceling all previously issued stock.
The company distributed 1.3 million new common shares to existing shareholders. The exchange ratio was set at 0.008352.
This means shareholders received approximately 8.35 new shares for every 1,000 old shares held. The exchange represents more than 99% dilution.
The new shares trade under the same WOLF ticker symbol. Previous stockholders saw their ownership stakes drastically reduced.
Current Market Position
Year-to-date price performance for WOLF stock shows a gain of 233.33%. The stock has experienced extreme volatility throughout 2025.
Average trading volume reached 57,626,362 shares. Market capitalization currently stands at $3.46 billion.
Technical analysis shows a “Strong Sell” sentiment signal. Analysts remain cautious about near-term prospects.
Market observers cite ongoing financial challenges despite the debt reduction. Short-term volatility may continue as the company establishes its post-bankruptcy footing.
The restructuring process reduced Wolfspeed’s debt load by approximately 70%. Annual interest expenses fell by roughly 60% through the Chapter 11 proceedings.
