VanMoof's trustees will carefully review the bids in the coming days.
Bankrupt e-bike brand VanMoof has received multiple bids for a possible takeover. The company's trustee in bankruptcy, Jan Padberg, confirmed this news in a brief statement, indicating that the offers will be reviewed and discussed with stakeholders in the coming days. He said: “The position of affected consumers will be taken into account.”
Padberg kept the bidders' identities close to his chest, but indicated that he aims to reach a go-around agreement next week. Earlier this week it was announced that the American producer of electric scooters and bicycles, micromobility.com, is one of the candidates.
Jan Padberg kept the identity of the bidders close to his chest and aims to achieve a possible restart next week.
For the thousands of owners of VanMoof bicycles and those who have already paid for bicycles that have not yet been delivered, these developments bring a glimmer of hope. A successful acquisition could mean new investment in essential parts production and the resumption of repair services, which could help address long backlogs and complaints.
Consumers who own a VanMoof bicycle currently have no option to have their bicycle repaired at the company, even though it is still under warranty. This has caused a lot of dissatisfaction among customers, who, in addition to the original purchase of their e-bike, are now also confronted with high repair costs.
The trustees of VanMoof will carefully evaluate the offers in the coming days, with the interests of the affected consumers in mind. The week ahead will be crucial in determining the future of VanMoof, its employees and the thousands of customers waiting for answers.
