Once a high-flying office-sharing enterprise valued at £38.7 billion, WeWork Inc (NYSE:WE) is reportedly on the brink of filing for bankruptcy, possibly as soon as next week.
Since then, the New York-based company has seen a staggering 98% drop in its stock market valuation over the past year.
Its downfall followed a failed attempt to go public in 2019, which led to the resignation of its then-CEO Adam Neumann amid scrutiny over the firm's debts, losses and management.
The Covid pandemic further exacerbated WeWork's troubles, as remote working became the norm.
Although WeWork was eventually listed on the New York Stock Exchange in 2021, its valuation was significantly reduced.
Major investor SoftBank has pumped billions into the beleaguered firm, which recently expressed "substantial doubt" about its future viability.
Adding to its woes, WeWork has seen the departure of several top executives this year, including CEO and chairman Sandeep Mathrani.