- WeWork's two new CEOs told employees that the board had talked with more than 75 sources "regarding potential financing for the company," according to a leaked email seen by Business Insider.
- They did not specify details as to who these 75 sources are or what their interests are.
- The email comes as the CEOs try to bolster morale as employees brace for layoffs.
WeWork's two new CEOs tried are trying to reassure employees that its plans to fix its well-known cash-flow woes are proceeding at a record pace as questions arise about the coworking company's survival.
"The board of directors is in active discussions with multiple parties regarding potential financing for the company," according an email sent to employees worldwide late last week and viewed by Business Insider from WeWork CEOs Sebastian Gunningham and Artie Minson. "Since last week, more than 75 financing sources have signed confidentiality agreements to learn more about the business. Over the last week, we have been out of our offices meeting with these sources and our advisors to identify the best path forward."
The CEOs did not offer details as to who the investors might be and a WeWork representative declined comment on the company's financing.
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It has been widely reported that WeWork was in talks with its major investor, Softbank, and its top bank of choice JPMorgan, over new financing packages and that each of them will submit proposals. The board is expected to make a decision by the end of this week, sources close to the company told CNBC.
The email comes as the CEOs try to bolster morale as employees brace for layoffs.
Multiple employees have confirmed to Business Insider reports that the company may run out of money as early as next month.
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