iRobot Emerges from Chapter 11; Existing Equity Wiped Out, Company Goes Private

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iRobot Corporation has emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy, with all existing common stock and equity interests cancelled, and the company is now privately held by Picea Robotics.

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• Chapter 11 Plan Effective

  The company's prepackaged Chapter 11 plan of reorganization became effective on January 23, 2026, following court confirmation on January 22, 2026.

• Existing Equity Cancelled

  All outstanding common stock and any other equity interests immediately prior to the effective date were cancelled, discharged, and extinguished, rendering them of no force and effect.

• Company Goes Private

  iRobot is now a privately held company, wholly owned by Shenzhen PICEA Robotics Co., Ltd. and Santrum Hong Kong Co., Limited, which acquired 100% of its equity interests.

• Deregistration Intent

  The company intends to promptly file a Form 15 with the SEC to deregister its securities and suspend its reporting obligations, effectively ending its public trading.

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This 8-K filing confirms the effectiveness of iRobot's Chapter 11 reorganization plan, which became effective on January 23, 2026. The most significant implication for public shareholders is the complete cancellation and extinguishment of all outstanding common stock and other equity interests, resulting in a total loss for previous equity holders. The company has been acquired by Shenzhen PICEA Robotics Co., Ltd. and Santrum Hong Kong Co., Limited, and will now operate as a privately held entity. Furthermore, iRobot intends to file a Form 15 to deregister its securities and suspend its reporting obligations with the SEC, effectively ending its public trading life. The existing board of directors was dissolved, a new board was appointed, and all prior equity incentive plans were terminated. The company also established iRobot Safe Corporation, a separate US-based subsidiary, to protect US consumer data.