Hertz announced plans to close all 75 car sales locations in the U.S. on Wednesday.
Several individuals involved with the car rental giant said the company told employees of the news via a conference call on Tuesday. Representatives on the call detailed plans to cease operations at the locations on Thursday, Oct. 22.
Hertz made news on the stock market last Friday with a record sale of over 1 billion shares. The stock price soared 143%, according to closing reports.
The company filed for bankruptcy protection on May 22, after the combination of nearly $19 billion of debt was reported in court filings.
As part of its bankruptcy proceedings, Hertz had to offload nearly 200,000 cars by the end of this year, according to a recent United States Securities and Exchange Commission filing.
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Back in May, Rental car firm Hertz Global Holdings Inc. filed for bankruptcy protection after the board approved the company seeking Chapter 11 protection, according to court records.
"The impact of COVID-19 on travel demand was sudden and dramatic, causing an abrupt decline in the company's revenue and future bookings," the company said in a statement.
The proceedings only specify U.S. locations and not operating regions in Europe, Australia, or New Zealand.
Hertz said the bankruptcy process will give it "a more robust financial structure that best positions the company for the future as it navigates what could be a prolonged travel and overall global economic recovery."
Hertz’s business, which largely relies on car rentals, has taken a hit as air travel dwindled in the wake of the outbreak with many state’s imposing stay-at-home orders to prevent spread.
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