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The Road to an Assignment for the Benefit of Creditors (ABC): A Case Study
Assignment for Benefit of Creditors (ABC) might mitigate loss and preserve going-concern value for the company and its secured creditor.
Dealing with Corporate Distress 10: All About “Claims” Outside Bankruptcy
A Series on the ABCs of ABCs, when it comes to claims there’s a plethora of them. From secured, to unsecured, to bankruptcy, and trade. Read all the basics in this installment of Dealing with Corporate Distress. This Installment expands on the complexity of claims and claim priority in bankruptcy.
Assignee Unknown: The Curious Cases of SmartLabs, Shine Bathroom Technologies, Liftopia, GlassPoint, SolarReserve, Maker Media, & Toymail
A curious mystery unraveled. Learn about the significant aspects of an Assignment for the Benefit of creditors, and why knowing the Assignee is important.
An “Oldie,” But a Goodie: Recommended Reading On the Subject of ABCs
What are your options when handling your distressed business? Pursing an Assignment for the Benefit of Creditors is one of your options. The DailyDAC Editors offer reading recommendations to fill you in on the ABC process.
Determining Whether or Not to Seek Court Approval of a Sale in a Delaware Assignment for the Benefit of Creditors Case
Is Court Approval Necessary for a Sale in a Delaware ABC Case? For many small insolvent companies, an assignment for the benefit of creditors (ABC) can be more attractive than a federal bankruptcy case to maximize value and sell or liquidate a business. Depending on the state—this article will focus on Delaware ABCs—special rules may […]
How a Distressed Company Can Manage Cash and Stakeholders in a Liquidity Crisis
Considerations for Companies in a Cash Crisis A liquidity crisis is a severe financial situation in which a company does not have enough cash or cash-convertible assets, which can lead to defaults and bankruptcy. Managing cash is critical when working to preserve or maintain solvency in order to maximize opportunities for a successful turnaround or […]
Dealing with Corporate Distress 07: Chapter 11 is Not Always the Answer: Strategic Alternatives For and Against Distressed Businesses
The ABCs of ABCs, Business Bankruptcy, & Corporate Restructuring/Insolvency In Installment 5, we walked through the lifecycle of a hypothetical traditional chapter 11, and in Installment 6 we discussed key concepts you must comprehend in order to understand any chapter 11 case. Now we pull the camera back and turn our focus away from chapter […]
90 Second Lesson: First Step Before Buying a Distressed Business
How Types of Sales Affect the Purchase of a Distressed Business Editor’s Note: this is part of our irregular series in which we answer readers’ questions. If you have a question, submit it to [email protected] and we will try to answer it. Question What is the first integral decision a buyer must make […]
PPP Loans for Chapter 11 Debtors? Maybe…But You Have Other Options
The SBA’s Views, Court Rulings and Options for Your Company You need to restructure your debt and/or deal as soon as possible with assertive creditors. You want to preserve your company, and you would benefit (or already have benefited) from Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) funds as a bridge. What do you do? Can you risk […]
Selling Distressed Assets: The Assignment for the Benefit of Creditors Alternative
An Alternative to Chapter 11 and Chapter 7 Liquidations Financially distressed companies faced with unlikely prospects for reorganization – and the creditors who can influence their decisions – often take advantage of the chapter 11 liquidation option, where the debtor’s assets can be sold free and clear of all liens, claims, and encumbrances. This leaves […]