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Lordstown Motors disputes Foxconn's termination of investment deal; critical funding at risk
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- Foxconn sent notice April 21 claiming breach due to Nasdaq bid price non-compliance; Lordstown disputes validity.
- CFIUS clearance received April 25; subsequent common closing of ~$47.3M due by May 8 but Foxconn may not proceed.
- Additional $70M preferred stock funding contingent on EV milestones; parties failed to agree by May 7 deadline per company.
- Company evaluates legal alternatives; warns loss of Foxconn funding could force curtailment or bankruptcy.