DPR Forum

Welcome to the Friendly Aisles!
DPRF is a spin-off of dpreview. We are a photography forum with people from all over the world freely sharing their knowledge and love of photography. Everybody is welcome, from beginners to the experienced professional. From smartphone to Medium Format.

DPRF is a community for everybody, every brand and every sensor format. Digital and film.
Enjoy this modern, easy to use software. Look also at our Reviews & Gallery!

Leica in trouble

old_admin_CI

Well-Known Member
FYI

Leica is in deep financial trouble as many of you know since last week. Now the banks give Leica a tough call:


published today on the Leica Homepage:

Following the ad hoc announcement of Leica Camera AG, Solms, of February 17, 2005, stating that the Company expects a loss of half of its registered share capital in March 2005, the banks have partially terminated their credit lines. The remaining lines still cover the current liquidity requirements. The Company’s Board of Management has entered into negotiations with the banks on a solution that will carry the Company until the time of its Extraordinary General Meeting on May 31, 2005, at which capital measures are to be proposed to the shareholders.
 
A copy of the letter I received.

Dear Leica friends,

Following the ad hoc announcement of Leica Camera AG,
Solms, of February 17, 2005, stating that the Company
expects a loss of half of its registered share capital in
March 2005, the banks have partially terminated their credit
lines. The remaining lines still cover the current liquidity
requirements. The Company’s Board of Management has
entered into negotiations with the banks on a solution that
will carry the Company until the time of its Extraordinary
General Meeting on May 31, 2005, at which capital
measures are to be proposed to the shareholders.

With best regards,
Leica Camera AG
Corporate Communications
http://www.leica-camera.com/
 
Back
Top