Nikola Explores Sale and Partnerships as Financial Troubles Deepen
The EV maker faces a cash crunch with limited runway, leadership exits, and plummeting stock prices.
- Nikola is reportedly considering selling parts or all of its business, forming partnerships, or raising new funds to address its financial challenges.
- The company’s cash reserves, reported at $198 million at the end of Q3 2024, are projected to last only through the first quarter of 2025.
- CEO Stephen Girsky is reportedly leaving the company, while the head of its Canadian operations, Jorg Wimbert, has also departed, hinting at broader leadership instability.
- Nikola’s stock dropped to a record low of $0.76 before partially recovering, reflecting investor concerns over its financial viability.
- The EV maker has removed all job listings and has not yet reported its Q4 production and sales figures, further fueling uncertainty about its future.