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Employee group seeks insolvency step as Gauzy (NASDAQ: GAUZ) races for funding

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Gauzy Ltd. reports that 24 employees and former employees, including 11 current staff representing about 2% of its global workforce and 9% of its Israeli employees, applied to an Israeli court for an order to commence insolvency proceedings against the company. Gauzy opposed the application, telling the court it is actively pursuing financing, including bridge funding, and evaluating strategic options such as potential asset sales. The court declined to grant the order at this stage, citing limited participation by current employees and opposition from secured lender Mizrahi Tefahot Bank, and invited further responses. Gauzy highlights significant uncertainties around its funding, court‑supervised reorganization proceedings in France, history of losses and potential continued losses, and multiple operational and market risks in its forward‑looking statements.

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  • Employee‑led insolvency application and ongoing court‑supervised processes in Israel and France, combined with funding needs and a history of losses, highlight significant financial distress risk for Gauzy.

Insights

Employee‑initiated insolvency move and funding strain signal elevated risk.

The filing describes an employee and former employee group asking an Israeli court to open insolvency proceedings against Gauzy, while a French court‑supervised reorganization is already underway. Although the Israeli court declined to grant the order at this stage, the proceeding remains active.

Gauzy states it is working to secure funding, including bridge financing, and exploring strategic alternatives such as asset sales. Its forward‑looking discussion emphasizes a history of losses, expectations of continued significant losses, dependence on new capital, and exposure to supply, demand, regulatory and geopolitical risks.

The combination of parallel proceedings in Israel and France, reliance on additional capital to support operations, and volatility in share price and indebtedness points to a fragile financial position. Future company filings and court decisions regarding the Israeli and French processes will determine how its operations and capital structure evolve.

Employees in application 24 employees and former employees Applied for Israeli insolvency order on March 23, 2026
Current employees in application 11 current employees Part of the 24 applicants
Share of global workforce Approximately 2% Current employees joining application vs global workforce
Share of Israeli employees Approximately 9% Current employees joining application vs Israeli employees
Israeli insolvency law year 2018 Israeli Insolvency and Economic Rehabilitation Law, 2018
Court decision date March 26, 2026 Court declined to grant order at this stage
order for commencement of proceedings regulatory
"filed an application in the Tel Aviv District Court seeking an order for commencement of proceedings against the Company"
Israeli Insolvency and Economic Rehabilitation Law, 2018 regulatory
"order for commencement of proceedings against the Company under the Israeli Insolvency and Economic Rehabilitation Law, 2018"
bridge financing financial
"it is actively working to secure financing, including bridge financing and evaluating strategic alternatives"
Bridge financing is short-term funding a company uses to cover expenses until longer-term financing or a sale comes through. Think of it as a temporary loan or financial “bridge” that keeps operations running—similar to borrowing to cover a gap between paychecks. Investors watch bridge financing because it can signal cash pressure, potential dilution, or higher costs to raise capital, which affect a company’s risk and value.
redressement judiciaire regulatory
"statements regarding the French court-supervised reorganization proceedings (redressement judiciaire), the call for public tenders"
A redressement judiciaire is a French court-ordered process that kicks in when a company can no longer pay its bills; the court pauses demands from people the company owes, appoints oversight, and allows time to reorganize operations and renegotiate debts so the business can try to survive. For investors, it’s important because the process determines whether stockholders or lenders recover value—similar to hitting pause and rebuilding instead of selling everything off immediately.
forward-looking statements regulatory
"This Report contains forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements contained in this Report include, but are not limited to"
Forward-looking statements are predictions or plans that companies share about what they expect to happen in the future, like estimating sales or profits. They matter because they help investors understand a company's outlook, but since they are based on guesses and assumptions, they can sometimes be wrong.

 

 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

Form 6-K

 

Report of Foreign Private Issuer

Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16

under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

For the month of April 2026

 

Commission file number: 001-42124

 

GAUZY LTD.

(Translation of registrant’s name into English)

 

14 Hathiya Street

Tel Aviv, Israel

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

 

Form 20-F ☒        Form 40-F

 

 

 

 

 

CONTENTS

 

Application by Certain Employees for Order for Commencement of Proceedings in Israel

 

On March 23, 2026, a group of 24 employees and former employees of Gauzy Ltd. (the “Company”), including 11 current employees representing approximately 2% of the Company’s global workforce and 9% of employees in Israel, filed an application in the Tel Aviv District Court seeking an order for commencement of proceedings against the Company under the Israeli Insolvency and Economic Rehabilitation Law, 2018.

 

On March 25, 2026, the Company filed a response opposing the employees’ application. In its response, the Company stated, among other things, that it is actively working to secure financing, including bridge financing and evaluating strategic alternatives such as a potential sale of certain assets, and that granting the employees’ requested order at this stage could adversely affect those efforts.

 

On March 26, 2026, the court declined, at this stage, to grant the requested order and instead allowed additional responses from interested parties and the Commissioner of Insolvency Proceedings and Economic Rehabilitation. A key factor

underlying the court’s decision not to grant the application at that stage was the limited participation of current employees in the proceeding, compared to the majority of employees who did not join the application. The court also considered the position of Mizrahi Tefahot Bank Ltd., one of the Company’s two primary secured lenders, who filed a separate request opposing the requested order. Accordingly, as of the date of this Report, no order for commencement of proceedings has been entered against the Company in Israel.

 

The information in this Report on Form 6-K (this “Report”) is being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing made by the Company under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as otherwise set forth herein or as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

 

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Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

 

This Report contains forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements contained in this Report include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the employee application for an order for commencement of proceedings in Israel and the timing and outcome of that proceeding; the Company’s efforts to secure funding and maintain and support its operations, including through bridge financings, asset sale processes and other strategic alternatives; the outcome of the insolvency proceedings commenced in France and the overall impact they may have on the Company’s operations and financial condition; Gauzy’s strategic and business plans, technology, relationships, objectives and expectations for its business, growth, the impact of trends on and interest in its business, intellectual property, products and its future results, operations and financial performance and condition and may be identified by the use of words such as “may,” “seek,” “will,” “consider,” “likely,” “assume,” “estimate,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “believe,” “do not believe,” “aim,” “predict,” “plan,” “project,” “continue,” “potential,” “guidance,” “objective,” “outlook,” “trends,” “future,” “could,” “would,” “should,” “target,” “on track” or their negatives or variations, and similar terminology and words of similar import, generally involve future or forward-looking statements. All statements other than statements of historical fact are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements reflect Gauzy’s current views, plans, or expectations with respect to future events and financial performance. They are inherently subject to significant business, economic, competitive, and other risks, uncertainties, and contingencies. Forward-looking statements are based on Gauzy’s current expectations and are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and assumptions that are difficult to predict including, without limitation, the following: statements regarding the French court-supervised reorganization proceedings (redressement judiciaire), the call for public tenders and related process, and the timing and potential outcomes of that process; Gauzy’s ability to meet stock exchange continued listing standards and remain listed on Nasdaq; Gauzy’s ability to secure funding in order to maintain and support its operations; the outcome of proceedings commenced in Israel and France and the overall impact they may have on the Company’s operations and financial condition; Gauzy invests significant effort and capital seeking validation of its light and vision control products with OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, mainly in the aeronautics and automobile markets, and there can be no assurance that it will win production models, which could adversely affect its future business, results of operations and financial condition; failure to make competitive technological advances will put Gauzy at a disadvantage and may lead to a negative operational and financial outcome; Gauzy being an early growth-stage company with a history of losses and its anticipation that it expects to continue to incur significant losses for the foreseeable future; its operating results and financial condition have fluctuated in the past and may fluctuate in the future; it is exposed to high repair and replacement costs; it may not be able to accurately estimate the future supply and demand for its light and vision control products, which could result in a variety of inefficiencies in its business and hinder its ability to generate revenue; if it fails to accurately predict its manufacturing requirements, it could incur additional costs or experience delays; the estimates and forecasts of market opportunity and market growth it provides may prove to be inaccurate, and it cannot assure that its business will grow at similar rates, or at all; it may be unable to adequately control the capital expenditures and costs associated with its business and operations; it may need to raise additional capital before it can expect to become profitable from sales of its light and vision control products, which such additional capital may not be available on acceptable terms, or at all, and failure to obtain this necessary capital when needed may force it to delay, limit or terminate its product development efforts or other operations; shortages in supply, price increases or deviations in the quality of the raw materials used to manufacture its products could adversely affect its sales and operating results; its business, financial condition and results of operations could be adversely affected by disruptions in the global economy caused by ongoing geopolitical conflicts; it is subject to, and must remain in compliance with, numerous laws and governmental regulations across various countries concerning the manufacturing, use, distribution and sale of its light and vision control products, and some of its customers also require that it complies with other unique requirements relating to these matters; if it is unable to obtain, maintain and protect effective intellectual property rights for its products throughout the world, it may not be able to compete effectively in the markets in which it operates; the market price of its ordinary shares may be volatile or may decline steeply or suddenly regardless of its operating performance, and it may not be able to meet investor or analyst expectations; its indebtedness could adversely affect its ability to raise additional capital to fund operations, limit its ability to react to changes in the economy or its industry and prevent it from meeting its financial obligations; it has limited operating experience as a publicly traded company in the United States; conditions in Israel could materially and adversely affect its business; and any other risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, the risks and uncertainties in the Company’s reports filed from time to time with the SEC, including, but not limited to, the risks detailed in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 20-F filed with the SEC on March 11, 2025. Further, certain forward-looking statements are based on assumptions as to future events that may not prove to be accurate. The inclusion of forward-looking statements in this or any other communication should not be considered as a representation by Gauzy or any other person that current plans or expectations will be achieved. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made, and Gauzy undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments, or otherwise, except as otherwise required by law.

 

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SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

  GAUZY LTD.
     
Date: April 8, 2026 By: /s/ Eyal Peso
  Name:  Eyal Peso
  Title: Chief Executive Officer

 

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FAQ

How did Gauzy (GAUZ) respond to the Israeli insolvency application?

Gauzy filed a response opposing the employees’ application, arguing that an order now could hurt its efforts to secure financing and pursue strategic alternatives, including potential asset sales. The company emphasized it is actively working to maintain and support its operations.

What did the Israeli court decide regarding Gauzy’s insolvency request?

The Tel Aviv District Court declined to grant an order to commence proceedings at this stage. It noted limited participation by current employees and opposition from secured lender Mizrahi Tefahot Bank, and instead allowed additional responses from interested parties and the insolvency commissioner.

How many Gauzy employees joined the Israeli insolvency application?

The application was brought by 24 employees and former employees, including 11 current employees. Gauzy states these 11 current employees represent about 2% of its global workforce and 9% of its Israeli employees, indicating most employees did not join the effort.

What funding and strategic options is Gauzy (GAUZ) pursuing?

Gauzy reports it is seeking financing to support operations, including bridge financing, and evaluating strategic alternatives such as possible asset sales. These efforts occur alongside French court‑supervised reorganization proceedings and broader operational, market and liquidity risks described in its forward‑looking statements.

What broader risks does Gauzy highlight in this 6-K filing?

Gauzy lists numerous risks, including its history of losses, expectation of continued significant losses, need for additional capital, insolvency proceedings in France and Israel, supply and demand uncertainties, regulatory compliance burdens, indebtedness, and potential share price volatility impacting its financial condition.