Diebold Nixdorf, the world's largest maker of ATMs, filed for bankruptcy on Thursday in an effort to cut $2 billion in debt. The company, which is based in North Canton, Ohio, said it would reorganize under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code.
Diebold Nixdorf has been struggling financially for several years. The company's debt load has grown as it has invested in new technologies, such as self-service kiosks and mobile payments. The company has also been hurt by the decline of cash transactions in the United States.
In recent months, Diebold Nixdorf has been in talks with creditors about restructuring its debt. The company said on Thursday that it had reached an agreement with its creditors to reduce its debt by $2 billion. The company said it would also receive $517 million in new financing from its lenders.
Diebold Nixdorf said it expects to emerge from bankruptcy in the third quarter of 2023. The company said it will continue to operate its business as usual during the bankruptcy process.
The bankruptcy filing is a major setback for Diebold Nixdorf. The company was formed in 2016 through the merger of Diebold and Wincor Nixdorf. The merger was designed to create a global leader in the ATM and self-service kiosk industries. However, the merger has not been successful. Diebold Nixdorf has struggled to integrate the two companies' businesses. The company has also been hurt by the decline of cash transactions in the United States.
The bankruptcy filing is also a sign of the challenges facing the ATM industry. The industry is facing increasing competition from mobile payments and other technologies. ATM makers are also facing rising costs, such as the cost of labor and the cost of materials.
It remains to be seen whether Diebold Nixdorf will be able to emerge from bankruptcy as a viable company. The company faces a number of challenges, including its debt load, its integration problems, and the challenges facing the ATM industry. However, the company has a strong brand and a global presence. If the company can successfully restructure its debt and integrate its businesses, it may be able to emerge from bankruptcy as a stronger company.