Reby has officially entered bankruptcy contest. The business group covering its activities in Europe ‘Launch’ of electric scooters for common use, Global RebyThe procedure started a few months ago when a company was unable to pay its debts and was already a bankruptcy manager. In fact, he’s already started contacting former workers to calculate how much the total debt is. So, shortly after the company installs the first resolution of a trial, the gear is activated. United States of America which releases the reins Canadian fund to buy for almost $100 million withdraw from the operation on alleged debts to suppliers Spain And Italy worth millions and non-payment lawsuit open for duty, probably around 65,000 euros to several former employees.
According to a series of documents available to EL PERIÓDICO from the Prensa Ibérica group, a barcelona court last February, Reby agreed to process a case in which 13 former employees demanded these 65,000 euros of unpaid payroll from the company. October, November and in some cases, December Along with some from last year settlements. This psychic had already revealed that there were workers accusing him of making the monthly payments, but Reby argued that this was not the case and only filed one application. Temporary Employment Regulation File (ERTE).
But the lawsuit filed by lawyer Jorge Soler deals with that. “Since October [los responsables de la compañía] They talked about companies. [Reby Rides y Reby Global] would be purchased by foreign pastHe was going to invest money in the company, but the end of October 2022 came and the payroll was not paid and the same thing happened in November 2022.
In an email that venture management sent to workers in late October, the delay was related to “an existing treasury issue.” “They confirmed it a few minutes ago even though we’re working until the last minute these days to avoid this situation. one of the financing operations will be postponed a few days,” the company explained in an internal statement at the time.
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At the time, Reby had a complicated deal that involved $40 million (35 million euros) coming into her box. Lithium HouseA Canadian mutual fund Deciding to buy the company for about $100 million—half in cash, half in stock—did not comply with the payments, which led Reby to decide to sue him. Delaware (United States of America), where this company was founded Barcelona It actually has headquarters. According to the restructuring of the sentence in this case, which agreed with the House of Lithium on the right to withdraw from the operation, this fund was already in July “desperately trying to find any excuse to get out of the deal”.
If this United States court agrees with him, it’s because he found loose edges in the case. pre-purchase agreement, but in the ruling, the judge says both sides have reasons to question their credibility. Founder of Reby, pep gomezas of CEO of House of Lithium, Kevin Taylor. The thing is, the so-called ‘startup’ buyer has found a way to avoid paying the nearly $100 million he has committed. According to several sources consulted, the plaintiffs’ intent was Relax And ruins (the vehicle through which Gómez manages his investments) will appeal this judgment.
In any case, the fine aggravates a financial problem that some ex-workers have demanded exceeding these 65,000 euros: Italy, Neapolitan technology company K-City accuses Reby of owed 2 million and SpainFor example, he private employment center for people with disabilities La Sonrisa de Guille It demands 60,000 Euros for unpaid services. This non-profit association explained to EL PERIÓDICO that it had to lay off two people due to lack of liquidity and was on the verge of bankruptcy. “The facts are in a Barcelona court, but even they can’t find them,” explains a spokesperson for this project.
At this time, the company has not taken any steps regarding the issue. class action lawsuit accuses him of owed some thirty payrolls and five settlements (although EL PERIÓDICO knows that there are more and that there are workers who decide not to participate in the complaint while waiting for Reby to formalize the contest) FOGASA settle these debts). The ‘startup’ company hasn’t even appeared in court, according to Pascual Soler, the law firm that handled the case. reconciliation procedureNor did it carry a file on a case dated June 2024.
Thus, when asked about the company and its original founder, pep gomezThey did not comment on this.