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Ruroc files for bankruptcy – and buys itself out

British helmet manufacturer Ruroc, known for its eye-catching designs in the motorcycle and winter sports sectors, filed for bankruptcy on September 12, 2025 – and was taken over shortly afterwards by a new company that, surprisingly, belongs to its own parent company. The process raises questions, not only for creditors, but also with regard to the future of the brand.

Insolvency proceedings initiated by PwC

According to official documents, PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) has been appointed as the insolvency administrator for Ruroc Limited. Just a few days after the proceedings were initiated, all assets and business areas were sold to the newly founded company Tytan PG Limited – a company that was only registered on September 4, 2025.

Controversially, Tytan PG Limited is wholly owned by Ruroc Global Holdings Limited – the same parent company that previously controlled Ruroc Limited. In practice, this means that Ruroc was liquidated in order to buy itself back – or at least significant parts of itself.

 

Creditors are left with outstanding claims

This process turns the previous creditors into so-called “unsecured creditors.” Although they are entitled to repayment of outstanding claims, they have no claim to specific assets. PwC explained: “It is still too early to make a forecast of the possible repayment amount for unsecured creditors.”

The affected companies and individuals must now formally submit claims in order to be served from the remaining financial pot at all. One thing is already clear: the repayment will be less than the amounts originally owed.

 

Continuing operations under a new name – with old structures

Despite the insolvency, the company’s public image remains virtually unchanged. Ruroc’s website is still active, but with a new copyright notice from Tytan PG Limited. The workforce has also been taken over – according to PwC, all previous employees are now employees of the new company.

Tim Higgins, one of the insolvency administrators appointed by PwC, expressed optimism: “We are pleased to have found a solution that secures all jobs, preserves a brand that is valued in its industry, and lays the foundation for a stable future.”

 

Criticism of possible “debt trick”

Industry observers refer to the process as a “financial shell game.” By transferring the assets to a new but internally related company, the influence of creditors may have been deliberately minimized. For affected suppliers or service providers, this means not only financial losses but also a breach of trust.

The future business viability of Ruroc—now under the umbrella of Tytan PG Limited—will depend largely on whether former business partners are willing to continue working with the company. For a company that was founded in Gloucestershire in 2007 and has achieved a certain cult status over the years, such doubts could weigh heavily in the long term.

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