IRobot Shares Sink as Search for Buyer Stalls Over Price

Oct. 27, 2025, 7:01 PM UTC

IRobot shares fell as much as 36% on Monday after the company said the last remaining potential buyer for the Roomba maker dropped out after “lengthy,” exclusive talks.

  • The would-be suitor, which IRBT did not name, offered a “significantly lower” price than trading levels over recent months, according to a regulatory filing out before the bell
  • NOTE: IRBT in March raised “substantial doubt” about its ability to continue operating

CREDIT BACKGROUND

  • Carlyle Group provided a $200 million loan through its private credit arm in 2023 to iRobot, which was burning cash at the time
  • Financing was intended to provide the ...





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