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Govecs Files for Insolvency in Munich Under Court Supervision

A court-appointed administrator is vetting spending following a steep decline in European moped sales that derailed the scooter maker’s recovery.

Overview

  • The Munich local court opened a preliminary insolvency proceeding over Govecs AG’s assets and named lawyer Michael Jaffé as provisional administrator.
  • Jaffé now controls cash flow, with all expenditures requiring approval, while he assesses continuation, sale options, or potential wind-down.
  • The administrator has begun seeking investors and is highlighting Govecs’ exclusive rights to the Schwalbe brand as an asset.
  • Production is based in Poland with about 35 workers, a restructuring filing has been made there, and the Munich office employs roughly eight staff.
  • Govecs’ late-filed 2022 report showed 2,250 units sold, €7.6 million in revenue, a €12.5 million loss, and PwC raised going‑concern doubts.