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Shared Office Spaces, Independent Operations! As WeWork Files For Bankruptcy In US, Its India Unit Clarifies No Impact

Bhuvan KrishnaNov 07, 2023, 04:42 PM | Updated 04:42 PM IST
WeWork office in Toronto. (Pic by Raysonho @ Open Grid Scheduler / Grid Engine via Wikipedia)

WeWork office in Toronto. (Pic by Raysonho @ Open Grid Scheduler / Grid Engine via Wikipedia)


WeWork, which was previously valued at $47 billion, has announced that it has reached a restructuring support agreement with its stakeholders. The purpose of this agreement is to significantly reduce the company's debt.

WeWork, a company that provides shared office spaces, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Tuesday (7 November).

They have also requested the option to terminate leases for specific locations that they deem to be mostly non-operational.

Amid the company's challenges in the United States, its India division released a statement to address concerns about its future.

WeWork India has clarified that it operates independently from WeWork Global and that the recent Chapter 11 filing will not have any impact on its members and stakeholders in India.

The company reassured that it will continue to provide its services to members, landlords, and partners without any disruption, emphasising its commitment to the growth and success of its business. This statement was made on the social media platform X.


The company remains fully focused on providing exceptional and innovative flexible workspace solutions for its members in the region.

As a leader in the industry, WeWork India has revolutionised the way India works. Since 2021, the company has been profitable and is dedicated to the continued growth and success of both the business and the industry as a whole.

In a statement, WeWork CEO David Tolley emphasised the need to proactively tackle legacy leases and enhance the company's financial position to propel the future forward.

He highlighted that WeWork has revolutionised the concept of flexible work and these actions will ensure its continued dominance as a global leader in this field.

WeWork, based in New York, raised concerns in August about its survival.

However, signs of trouble surfaced a few years ago, shortly after the company reached a valuation of $47 billion.

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