Shares of iRobot tank 30% after Roomba maker raises doubt about its survival

Core Insights - iRobot's shares dropped over 30% after the company expressed "substantial doubt" about its ability to continue operations due to financial struggles following the abandonment of a $1.7 billion acquisition by Amazon [1][3] Financial Performance - iRobot's fourth-quarter revenue fell 44$172 million, missing estimates of $180.8 million, with a net loss of$77.1 million or $2.52 per share [4] - Excluding a one-time manufacturing transition charge, the loss was$2.06 per share, which exceeded the projected loss of $1.73 per share by analysts [4] Restructuring Efforts - The company has laid off 51% of its workforce since the end of 2023 and is attempting to revitalize revenue by launching eight new Roomba models [2] - iRobot has initiated a strategic review of its business, considering options such as refinancing debt and exploring a potential sale [6] Market Challenges - iRobot faces challenges including limited consumer demand, tariff uncertainties, and increased competition from rapidly growing robotic vacuum companies based in China [3][8] - The failed acquisition by Amazon was partly due to regulatory scrutiny from both the European Union and the U.S. Federal Trade Commission [7][9]