bankruptcy

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John Z. DeLorean’s company produced under 10,000 DMC-12 vehicles before bankruptcy, yet its gull-wing doors and stainless steel body influenced future designs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

It also neared bankruptcy in 2008 before it was awarded a big contract by NASA.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

It terminated its work with Viridos in March 2023, according to documents filed as part of the smaller company’s chapter 11 bankruptcy case.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Messages seen by the BBC show de Min paid the investor £1,000 in January 2026, but bankruptcy proceedings are still being pursued.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

Its seedy appearance advertised to the whole world that its owner was close to bankruptcy.

From "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Hoskins Forbes