Company Description
SPI Energy Co., Ltd. (SPIEF) is a company incorporated in the Cayman Islands whose ordinary shares were previously traded on the Nasdaq Stock Market LLC. According to its regulatory filings, SPI Energy Co., Ltd. is identified as a Cayman Islands entity with Commission File Number 001-37678 and IRS Employer Identification Number 20-4956638. The company’s ordinary shares have been subject to trading suspension and a formal court-ordered liquidation process.
In a Form 8-K filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, SPI Energy Co., Ltd. reported that on July 22, 2025, the Grand Court of the Cayman Islands placed the company into Official Liquidation. The court appointed Joint Official Liquidators from Crowe Cayman Ltd. to oversee the winding up of the company. From the date of the liquidation order, the powers of the company’s directors ceased, and control of the company’s affairs passed to the Joint Official Liquidators.
The same filing states that trading of the company’s ordinary shares on the Nasdaq Stock Market LLC was suspended as of January 15, 2025. Under section 99 of the Cayman Islands Companies Act 2025 and the Cayman Islands Companies Winding Up Rules, acquisitions and disposals of shares in a company subject to a winding up order are only permissible if validated by the Cayman Court, typically on application by the liquidators. As a result, any acquisition or disposal of SPI Energy Co., Ltd. shares from July 22, 2025 onward is not considered valid unless agreed by the Joint Official Liquidators and sanctioned by the Cayman Court.
The Joint Official Liquidators have indicated in the Form 8-K that they are investigating the company’s financial position and are not in a position to comment on its future prospects. The filing further explains that the liquidation constitutes a formal insolvency process. Under Cayman Islands law, in such a process, ordinary equity holders rank behind unsecured creditors in the statutory priority of payments if any distributable assets are recovered.
Because of the formal liquidation and trading suspension described in the Form 8-K, SPI Energy Co., Ltd. as represented by the SPIEF symbol should be understood in the context of an insolvency and winding up proceeding rather than as an ongoing operating company. The company’s status, trading eligibility, and any potential recoveries for stakeholders are subject to the Cayman Islands court process and the work of the Joint Official Liquidators as outlined in the regulatory disclosure.
Corporate and Legal Status
SPI Energy Co., Ltd. is described in its SEC filing as a Cayman Islands company. The Form 8-K emphasizes that the Official Liquidation was ordered by the Grand Court of the Cayman Islands and that the appointment of Joint Official Liquidators is effective from the date of that order. The filing notes that the liquidation is a formal insolvency process governed by Cayman Islands law, and that further disclosures may be made in due course.
The filing also clarifies that, due to the winding up order, transactions in the company’s shares are restricted. Without a validation order from the Cayman Court, share acquisitions or disposals after the liquidation date are not regarded as valid. This framework is important for investors researching the SPIEF symbol, as it affects both the legal status of any share dealings and the priority of claims in the insolvency.
Trading and Investor Considerations
According to the Form 8-K, the Nasdaq Stock Market LLC suspended trading in SPI Energy Co., Ltd.’s ordinary shares as of January 15, 2025. The filing does not describe any subsequent resumption of trading or alternative listing venue. Instead, it focuses on the implications of the Cayman court’s winding up order and the role of the Joint Official Liquidators.
For investors and researchers, the key points from the filing are that SPI Energy Co., Ltd. is in Official Liquidation, that its directors’ powers have ceased, and that ordinary shareholders are subordinated to unsecured creditors in any distribution of assets. The filing also notes that the Joint Official Liquidators are still assessing the financial position of the company and have not provided guidance on potential outcomes.
Use of SPIEF Information on Stock Titan
On Stock Titan, the SPIEF overview page serves as a reference for the historical and legal status of SPI Energy Co., Ltd. as disclosed in its SEC filings. The information is based on the company’s Form 8-K describing the Official Liquidation, trading suspension, and the appointment of Joint Official Liquidators. Users researching SPIEF can use this page to understand that the symbol is associated with a company undergoing a formal insolvency process under Cayman Islands law, rather than an active ongoing issuer.
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Stock Performance
Spi Energy (SPIEF) stock last traded at $0.0001. Over the past 12 months, the stock has lost 93.8%. At a market capitalization of $3.2K, SPIEF is classified as a micro-cap stock with approximately 31.6M shares outstanding.
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SEC Filings
Spi Energy has filed 1 recent SEC filing, including 1 Form 8-K. The most recent filing was submitted on September 17, 2025. SEC filings provide transparency into a company's financial condition, material events, and regulatory compliance. View all SPIEF SEC filings →
Financial Highlights
Spi Energy generated $177.5M in revenue over the trailing twelve months, retaining a 8.2% gross margin, operating income reached -$28.6M (-16.1% operating margin), and net income was -$33.7M, reflecting a -19.0% net profit margin. Diluted earnings per share stood at $-1.30. The company generated -$16.0M in operating cash flow. With a current ratio of 0.43, short-term liquidity bears monitoring.
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Short Interest History
Short interest in Spi Energy (SPIEF) currently stands at 29.6 thousand shares, representing 0.1% of the float. Over the past 12 months, short interest has decreased by 43%. This relatively low short interest suggests limited bearish sentiment. The 5.1 days to cover indicates moderate liquidity for short covering.
Days to Cover History
Days to cover for Spi Energy (SPIEF) currently stands at 5.1 days, up 411% from the previous period. This moderate days-to-cover ratio suggests reasonable liquidity for short covering, requiring about a week of average trading volume. The ratio has shown significant volatility over the period, ranging from 1.0 to 13.9 days.
SPIEF Company Profile & Sector Positioning
Spi Energy (SPIEF) operates in the Solar industry within the broader Technology sector and is listed on the OTC Link.