And now it is official: the hardware dealer Mindfactory has initiated bankruptcy proceedings on their own administration. The company confirmed this for the first time in an official press release. But what does that mean for you?
The facts at a glance
Im Detail: The company already filed for bankruptcy in February, as some rumors have already suspected. Now, however, the company confirms that the company is running again:
- Self -administration since the end of February: Mindfactory wants to renovate itself, the insolvency administrator Rüdiger Weiß accompanies the procedure.
- Shop currently restricted: Many products are missing, payment only by PayPal or prepayment. Existing customers have to create accounts.
- Support-Stau: Refunds and inquiries are delayed, but will
bit by bit
edited.
Insolvency in self -administration
All -clear: Mindfactory emphasizes that the operation continues - despite the insolvency proceedings that have been running since the end of February. The self -administration model is intended to give the company air to organize debts and to present a renovation plan.
Support comes from the suppliers. According to insolvency administrator Rüdiger Weiß, they even grant discounts:
This shows that the suppliers firmly believe in the future of Mindfactory and want to continue the collaboration in the long term.
But why is the dealer in crisis at all?Mindfactory does not give official reasons. Insiders: However, massive tax payments suspect inside, triggered by accounting problems.According to HeiseAn unexpected millions of the tax office may have paralyzed the cash flow.
That changes for you
Many buyers currently report long waiting times for support requests or repayments. Mindfactory admits that work has accumulated during bankruptcy proceedings.Returns and service cases are now gradually processed
, it says in the press release.
But there are more to consider. Here is a small list for you:
- Support requests last longer, but Mindfactory is working on it.
- You have to create new accounts to be able to shop again.
- You can only pay in advance or PayPal.
- Even if many products are currently missing, the range should grow again in the near future.
What happens next?
There are various options for the future: In addition to an internal renovation plan, the participation of external investors would also be possible. According to rumors, Wortmann AG could have already bought itself as an investor at Mindfactory to provide financial support. So far, however, there is no official confirmation for this.
Several months will typically pass before the bankruptcy proceedings are finally opened. Until then, it remains to be seen whether the formerly popular hardware dealer can find their way back to old strength.
