Wolfspeed(US:WOLF) The Motley Fool·2025-06-23 17:32Core Viewpoint - Wolfspeed plans to declare Chapter 11 bankruptcy to restructure its significant debt load, leading to a substantial drop in its share price by 34.4% [1][2] Debt Restructuring - The restructuring plan aims to reduce Wolfspeed's debt by approximately 70%, equating to $4.6 billion, and decrease interest payments by 60% [3] - Shareholders will receive 3% to 5% of the new equity post-restructuring, while existing equity holders will have their shares canceled [7] Market Context - Wolfspeed has heavily invested in next-generation silicon carbide (SiC) chips, a high-growth market niche, but has faced challenges due to a slowdown in demand from electric vehicles [4] - The company is expected to emerge from bankruptcy by the end of Q3 2025, with potential growth in SiC applications in electric vehicles, electric infrastructure, and AI data centers [5] Future Outlook - Investors may consider the restructured company as a potential turnaround opportunity once it stabilizes post-bankruptcy [5][6]