Rumors can spread like wildfire!lol I have spoken to HKS and they said I cannot tell you how many times that has been asked. Just one person has to say something then the phones go wild. They currently say they are doing ok but I'm sure once the real news got out it would be all over Google. Just like typing in Greddy/Trust Bankruptcy and see what that comes up with! It wouldn't surprise me though if it was actually announced as HKS are a huge huge company and it’s I’m sure its hard for them to maintain with the current market place with copies appearing left, right and centre when they are the ones that have put all the money into research and development. That always why the product can seem so expensive compared to copied items as they don't have this cost and cut as many corners as they can.
I’m sure you have all seen the two legendry red drift HKS S15’s. The money and development that has been put into those cars is unreal from having conversations with HKS Europe! As with the engine they done Step 1, 2 and 3 components from street to pure racing as well as developing 5 different types of gear boxes from H-Patten dog engagement, Sequential, cross cut and straight cut gear ratios. You really need to flick through a HKS Master catalogue to see and really appreciate what the company has done for Japanese tuning! As I don’t think many do people really. As LuPix Said there like a national treasure and would be a real shame to see them gone.