WeWork, once thought to be the future of work, files for bankruptcy
The company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in New Jersey as part of a 'comprehensive reorganization' of the office space leasing giant
by Ben Verde Nov 7
WeWork downgraded again by Fitch as it skips interest payments
Fitch downgraded the commercial real estate firm from a CC to a C, meaning a default or 'default-like' process has already begun
by Ben Verde Oct 10
Amid losses, WeWork attempts to renegotiate 'nearly all' of its leases
The struggling commercial real estate startup said that its leasing costs remain too high and it will look to exit underperforming locations
by Ben Verde Sep 7
'Substantial doubt' that WeWork can stay afloat, company says
By WeWork's own admission, it is unlikely to last much longer. In order to survive, it would need to reduce lease costs and other expenses, increase revenue and find a source of additional capital
WeWork's Sandeep Mathrani steps down as CEO after 3 years at helm
After only three years, Sandeep Mathrani is leaving the CEO position. WeWork board member David Tolley will take over in the interim
by Marian McPherson May 17
WeWork takes bite out of losses as debt overhaul starts to pay off in Q1
The coworking behemoth posted a net loss of $299M in the first quarter, a $205M improvement from a year earlier, according to Q1 earnings data released Tuesday morning
by Ben Verde May 9
WeWork hits an earnings milestone in Q4 — but remains deep in the red
The embattled coworking giant posted a 75% quarterly gain in earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization — but still shouldered $26M in losses, according to Q4 earnings
by Ben Verde Feb 16
WeWork to close 40 locations across US amid otherwise promising Q3
The coworking space lost $568M in Q3, an improvement from the same period last year when it lost $802M, according to earnings Thursday. Its revenue hovered at $817M, a 24% lift from 2021
by Ben Verde Nov 10
WeWork's losses decline in Q2 as workers returned to the office
Net loss decreased 31% year over year as office occupancy returned to pre-pandemic levels, according to a Q2 earnings report released Thursday by WeWork
by Daniel Houston Aug 5
WeWork sees revenue uptick in Q1 as losses narrow
WeWork reported revenues of $765M, a 7% increase from the previous quarter and a 28% increase from the first quarter of 2021, according to an earnings call Thursday morning
by Ben Verde May 12
After failing to go public in 2019, WeWork set to try again via SPAC
The special purpose acquisition company merger will reportedly value the combined company at $9B, far below the $47B it was valued at just 2 years ago
by Patrick Kearns Mar 26
The 8 biggest stories that impacted real estate investors in 2020
The hottest topics for real estate investors this year ran the gamut — Airbnb's IPO, WeWork's new CEO, the vacation rental market's comeback, eviction bans and more
by Lillian Dickerson Dec 15
WeWork struggles to strike deal with landlords to reduce rent costs
As the COVID-19 pandemic causes cancellations to spike, WeWork CEO Sandeep Mathrani is pitching a revenue-sharing deal to the company's largest landlords
by Marian McPherson Apr 2
After a tumultuous 2019, WeWork has a new CEO
Sandeep Mathrani, previously the CEO of Brookfield Properties' retail group, has deep ties to the real estate industry
by Patrick Kearns Feb 4