Fanatec owner Endor AG files for bankruptcy

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Endor AG, the owner of Fanatec, which Corsair, one of the major hardware manufacturers, wants to buy, has filed for bankruptcy in a surprising decision. found.

Endor AG, which is reported to be struggling with debts of 70 million euros and now 95 million euros, entered a new path with the bankruptcy filing. A statement on this issue was made by Andres Ruff, who took over as CEO after Thomas Jackermeier, “We thank our customers, employees and business partners for their trust and support. As part of the bankruptcy proceedings, we will continue to restructure and work at full speed to reorganize the company. We are confident that we will emerge stronger from this situation and return with sustainably profitable growth.” said. The US hardware giant Corsair had been acting as a strategic investor until now, planning to acquire the company once Endor was financially stable again. The following explanation was previously given for Corsair’s move: “Fanatec is an incredible brand with a strong community, and we believe Corsair is an ideal home for Fanatec’s loyal customers, employees, and partners. This transaction will resolve the company’s significant debt burden and position it for continued growth and expansion of its product portfolio.”

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The company, “Our most advanced ClubSport unit yet” The product he said is passively cooled, but it has high power and Does not heat up even with long usecan give very fast reactions and is supported by a powerful motor shaft. The unit, which is built on the company’s newly developed “QR2” quick steering connection, also works on Xbox consoles if a special Fanatec steering wheel is used on the Xbox side.

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