Overcoming Challenges Facing Companies Considering Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
In many cases only about half of businesses who need to file bankruptcy actually go ahead and file Chapter 11 bankruptcy. At a time when businesses are facing more economic troubles than ever, why...
Six Flags Files Amended Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Plan
For the third time since it first filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy, Six Flags Inc filed an amended reorganization plan of reorganization that if approved, will formalize last month's agreement putting junior bondholders in control...
Tribune’s Creditors Complain Bankruptcy Court Gives Them Little Time To Object
After the Tribune Company filed its fifth request for an extension to file a bankruptcy reorganization plan without interference, some of the company's biggest creditors complained that it was unfair to be given only...
General Growth Readies To Present Bankruptcy Exit Plan
General Growth Properties Inc., announced that it has reached an agreement with Brookfield Asset Management Inc., Pershing Square Capital Management LP and Fairholme Capital Management LLC, to reorganize the second largest U.S. mall owner...
Unsecured Creditors Desperately Fight For Pennies In Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
Unsecured Creditors and Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Traditionally, Chapter 11 bankruptcy left unsecured creditors with at least some equity in the reorganized company or part of the proceeds of a sale if nothing else. However,...
Many Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Debtor-Companies Turn To “Junk” Bond Financing
While most debtor-companies in Chapter 11 bankruptcy depend on financing from banks to fund their bankruptcy exits, there is an increase in the number of companies turning to high-yield bonds (junk bonds) to fund...
Can I Reduce My Car Loan Interest Payments In Bankruptcy?
Car Loans and Bankruptcy If you're filing for bankruptcy, it's important to understand that car loans are treated differently in Chapter 11 bankruptcy than they are in Chapter 13 bankruptcy . If you're a...