In Bankruptcy, Amyris To Sell Consumer Brands, Turn Focus To Smaller Ingredients Business

Synthetic biotech company Amyris files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy for its multiple US corporate entities and plans to sell its consumer brands.

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Synthetic biotechnology company Amyris Inc. has filed for a Chapter 11 bankruptcy and plans to sell its consumer brands and focus on developing its sustainable ingredients business.

The Emeryville, CA-based firm announced on 9 August it has secured a commitment through its existing lender Foris Ventures for $190m of debtor-in-possession

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