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Qualtek Services (QTEK) Shares Soared 187% Today – Here’s Why

Simon Mugo trader
Updated 30 May 2023

The QualTek Services Inc (NASDAQ: QTEK) share price soared 187% today despite the lack of news releases as investors reacted to the financial restructuring news announced Wednesday last week to reduce its debt by up to $307 million.


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This is not the first time we have seen investor interest in a stock soar as market participants take notice of an announcement that was largely ignored when it first became public. The company unveiled the restructuring plan that will help it achieve long-term success in the renewables, telecoms, and recovery logistics sectors.

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Qualtek’s restructuring will reduce the company’s debt by about $307 million and provide additional liquidity worth $40 million, substantially improving the company’s balance sheet and financial position. 

The company and some of its subsidiaries have filed voluntary petitions for Chapter 11 cases in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas to perform the restructuring.

Qualtek expects its lenders to support it through the process, including at least 85% of the Company’s secured debt holders and approximately 80% of its convertible noteholders.

The Company will file a Restructuring Support Agreement (RSA) and Plan of Reorganization (Plan), which stipulates that, upon emergence from Chapter 11, new ownership will comprise the Company’s existing lenders and management team. 

QualTek’s CEO, Scott Hisey, said: “For over a decade, QualTek has provided critical services across the U.S. telecommunications and utilities industries. The transactions announced today will position our company to continue providing best-in-class service to our customers, remain a dedicated employer of our military veterans, and build on our industry-respected track record. We are entering this process with the overwhelming support of our lenders and customers, which we expect will enable us to move through this process quickly and without disruption. With the continued dedication of our employees and partners, we plan to emerge stronger and ready to build for the future.” 

*This is not investment advice. 

QualTek Services (QTEK) share price.

QualTek Services (QTEK) shares rose 187.21% to trade at $0.2200, from Friday’s closing price of $0.0766.


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Simon has over six years of professional trading experience across FX, commodities and equities. He has a strong passion for financial markets and is particularly focused on price action trading