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TPI Composites, Inc. Advances Chapter 11 Process with Court Approval of First-Day Motions

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TPI Composites (NASDAQ: TPIC) has received approval from the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for all first-day motions in its Chapter 11 proceedings. The court granted interim approval for $82.5 million in debtor-in-possession financing from senior secured lenders. The approvals enable TPI to maintain normal business operations, including employee wages and benefits, cash management systems, and critical prepetition obligations.

CEO Bill Siwek emphasized the company's focus on maintaining stability for employees, customers, and partners while executing strategic initiatives for long-term strengthening. The company has established dedicated channels for stakeholders to access information about the restructuring process through Kroll, its claims agent.

TPI Composites (NASDAQ: TPIC) ha ottenuto l'approvazione dal Tribunale fallimentare degli Stati Uniti per tutte le istanze presentate nei primi giorni della procedura Chapter 11. Il tribunale ha concesso l'approvazione provvisoria per un finanziamento debtor-in-possession di 82,5 milioni di dollari da parte dei finanziatori garantiti senior. Le autorizzazioni permettono a TPI di mantenere le normali operazioni aziendali, compresi salari e benefici dei dipendenti, i sistemi di gestione della liquidità e obblighi critici anteriori alla procedura.

Il CEO Bill Siwek ha sottolineato che l'azienda è concentrata a garantire stabilità per dipendenti, clienti e partner mentre porta avanti iniziative strategiche per rafforzarsi nel lungo periodo. La società ha attivato canali dedicati tramite Kroll, suo agente per le richieste, per fornire agli stakeholder informazioni sul processo di ristrutturazione.

TPI Composites (NASDAQ: TPIC) obtuvo la aprobación del Tribunal de Quiebras de EE. UU. para todas las solicitudes presentadas en el primer día de su proceso bajo el Chapter 11. El tribunal concedió aprobación provisional para un financiamiento 'debtor-in-possession' de 82,5 millones de dólares por parte de los prestamistas garantizados senior. Las aprobaciones permiten a TPI mantener sus operaciones normales, incluidos los salarios y beneficios de los empleados, los sistemas de gestión de efectivo y obligaciones críticas previas al proceso.

El CEO Bill Siwek enfatizó que la compañía se centra en mantener la estabilidad para empleados, clientes y socios mientras ejecuta iniciativas estratégicas para fortalecerse a largo plazo. La empresa ha establecido canales dedicados a través de Kroll, su agente de reclamaciones, para que las partes interesadas accedan a información sobre el proceso de reestructuración.

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TPI Composites (NASDAQ: TPIC) a obtenu l'approbation du tribunal des faillites des États-Unis pour toutes les requêtes présentées dès le premier jour de sa procédure au titre du Chapter 11. Le tribunal a accordé une approbation provisoire d'un financement DIP de 82,5 millions de dollars de la part de prêteurs garantis senior. Ces approbations permettent à TPI de maintenir ses activités normales, notamment les salaires et avantages des employés, les systèmes de gestion de trésorerie et des obligations critiques antérieures à la procédure.

Le PDG Bill Siwek a souligné que la société se concentre sur le maintien de la stabilité pour les employés, les clients et les partenaires tout en menant des initiatives stratégiques pour se renforcer à long terme. La société a mis en place des canaux dédiés via Kroll, son agent chargé des réclamations, pour permettre aux parties prenantes d'accéder aux informations sur le processus de restructuration.

TPI Composites (NASDAQ: TPIC) hat vom US-Insolvenzgericht die Zustimmung zu allen First-Day-Anträgen in seinem Chapter-11-Verfahren erhalten. Das Gericht erteilte vorläufige Genehmigung für eine Debtor-in-Possession-Finanzierung in Höhe von 82,5 Millionen US-Dollar durch vorrangig gesicherte Gläubiger. Die Genehmigungen ermöglichen es TPI, den normalen Geschäftsbetrieb aufrechtzuerhalten, einschließlich Löhnen und Sozialleistungen der Mitarbeiter, Cash-Management-Systemen und wichtigen vorinsolvenzlichen Verpflichtungen.

CEO Bill Siwek betonte, dass das Unternehmen darauf fokussiert sei, Stabilität für Mitarbeiter, Kunden und Partner zu sichern, während es strategische Maßnahmen zur langfristigen Stärkung umsetzt. Das Unternehmen hat über Kroll, seinen Forderungsagenten, dedizierte Kanäle eingerichtet, über die Stakeholder Informationen zum Restrukturierungsprozess erhalten können.

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  • Filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection
  • Requires court approval for major business decisions
  • Faces financial restructuring challenges
  • Potential impact on shareholder equity value

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TPI Composites secured initial bankruptcy court approvals, gaining access to $82.5M DIP financing while operations continue uninterrupted.

The bankruptcy court's approval of TPI Composites' first-day motions represents a critical initial milestone in the company's Chapter 11 process. The court has granted interim approval for $82.5 million in debtor-in-possession (DIP) financing from senior secured lenders, which provides essential liquidity to maintain operations during restructuring. This financing is particularly significant as it demonstrates lender confidence in the company's reorganization prospects.

The court approvals cover several operational necessities: continuation of employee wages and benefits, maintenance of cash management systems, and authority to pay critical vendors. These provisions are standard but crucial elements that allow a business to operate without disruption during bankruptcy proceedings. The ability to pay certain prepetition obligations is especially important as it helps maintain supply chain integrity and prevents operational disruptions.

This filing appears to be a traditional Chapter 11 reorganization rather than a liquidation, suggesting the company believes its underlying business model remains viable despite current financial challenges. The establishment of dedicated restructuring websites and communication channels indicates proper preparation and adherence to transparency requirements. As the process advances, key developments to monitor will include the filing of schedules of assets and liabilities, the deadline for creditors to file claims, and eventually, the submission of a reorganization plan that will determine the company's post-bankruptcy structure and obligations.

TPI's bankruptcy filing suggests severe financial distress despite securing interim operational funding and continuity measures.

TPI Composites' Chapter 11 filing reflects significant financial distress that couldn't be resolved through normal operational adjustments or refinancing. The secured $82.5 million debtor-in-possession financing package provides temporary operational liquidity but also adds to the company's debt obligations. This financing typically comes with strict covenants and higher interest rates, reflecting the elevated risk profile.

The approval of first-day motions is procedurally important but expected in most Chapter 11 cases. These approvals don't address the underlying structural issues that led to the bankruptcy filing. While the company emphasizes operational continuity, bankruptcy proceedings inevitably create uncertainty among customers, suppliers, and employees.

CEO Bill Siwek's statement about "strategic initiatives to strengthen the Company" suggests a restructuring rather than liquidation approach, but lacks specifics about the planned strategy. The composite materials industry has faced volatility in recent years, particularly in wind energy markets where TPI has significant exposure. The bankruptcy process will likely result in significant changes to TPI's capital structure, potential asset sales, and possible operational restructuring. Shareholders typically face severe dilution or complete loss of equity value in Chapter 11 reorganizations, while debt holders will be negotiating recovery rates through the court process.

Secures Access to Liquidity and Financial Flexibility

Operations Continue Uninterrupted for Employees, Customers, and Supply Partners

Company Focused on Executing Strategic Initiatives for Long-Term Stability

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Aug. 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TPI Composites, Inc. (NASDAQ: TPIC) together with its domestic subsidiaries (collectively, “TPI� or the “Company�) announced today that the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas (the “Bankruptcy Court�) approved all first-day motions filed by the Company in connection with its voluntary chapter 11 proceedings.

The approvals provide the Company with the operational flexibility and liquidity necessary to continue normal business operations during the chapter 11 process. Key motions approved include, interim approval for debtor-in-possession financing from its senior secured lenders of up to $82.5 million, the continuation of employee wages and benefits, maintenance of cash management systems, and the authority to pay certain prepetition obligations critical to ongoing operations.

“Our priority is to maintain stability and support for our employees, customers, and partners during this process,� said Bill Siwek, Chief Executive Officer of TPI. “The court’s approval of these first-day motions allows us to focus on executing our strategic initiatives to strengthen the Company for the long term.�

Additional Information

Additional information regarding the Company’s court-supervised process is available at https://restructuring.ra.kroll.com/TPIComposites. Court filings and other information related to the proceedings are available on a separate website administrated by the Company’s claims agent, Kroll, at https://restructuring.ra.kroll.com/TPIComposites; by calling Kroll representatives at (877) 280-2696 within the U.S. & Canada (or +1 (646) 290-7082 internationally for calls originating outside of the U.S.); or by sending an email to .

About TPI

TPI Composites, Inc. is a global company focused on innovative and sustainable solutions to decarbonize and electrify the world. TPI delivers high-quality, costeffective composite solutions through long-term relationships with leading OEMs in the wind markets. TPI is headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona and operates factories in the U.S., Mexico, Türkiye and India. TPI operates additional engineering development centers in Denmark and Germany and global service training centers in the U.S. and Spain.

Forward-Looking Statements

This release contains forward-looking statements made pursuant to safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward looking statements include statements, among other things, concerning: the adoption, implementation and consummation of a Chapter 11 plan of reorganization; the commencement of Chapter 11 proceedings in U.S. bankruptcy court; growth of the wind energy and electric vehicle markets and our addressable markets for our products and services; effects on our financial statements and our financial outlook; our business strategy, including anticipated trends and developments in and management plans for our business and the wind industry and other markets in which we operate; future financial results, operating results, revenues, gross margin, operating expenses, profitability, products, projected costs, warranties, our ability to improve our operating margins, and capital expenditures. These forward-looking statements are often characterized by the use of words such as “estimate,� “expect,� “anticipate,� “potential,� “project,� “plan,� “intend,� “seek,� “believe,� “forecast,� “foresee,� “likely,� “may,� “should,� “goal,� “target,� “might,� “will,� “could,� “predict,� “continue� and the negative or plural of these words and other comparable terminology. Forward-looking statements are only predictions based on our current expectations and our projections about future events. You should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. We undertake no obligation to update any of these forward-looking statements for any reason. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause our actual results, levels of activity, performance, or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by these statements. These factors include, but are not limited to, the matters discussed in “Risk Factors,� in our Annual Report on Form 10-K and other subsequent filings with the SEC.

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FAQ

What did the bankruptcy court approve for TPI Composites (TPIC)?

The court approved all first-day motions, including $82.5 million in debtor-in-possession financing, continuation of employee wages and benefits, maintenance of cash management systems, and authority to pay critical prepetition obligations.

How much debtor-in-possession financing did TPIC secure in its Chapter 11 process?

TPI Composites secured interim approval for up to $82.5 million in debtor-in-possession financing from its senior secured lenders.

Will TPI Composites continue normal operations during Chapter 11?

Yes, TPI Composites will maintain normal business operations, including employee wages and benefits, while proceeding through the Chapter 11 process.

How can stakeholders access information about TPI Composites' restructuring?

Stakeholders can access information through Kroll's website at restructuring.ra.kroll.com/TPIComposites, call (877) 280-2696 (U.S. & Canada), or email [email protected].

What is the purpose of TPI Composites' Chapter 11 filing?

The Chapter 11 filing aims to provide TPI with operational flexibility and liquidity necessary to strengthen the company for the long term while maintaining stability for employees, customers, and partners.
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