Article 9 fit and limits

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Topic: Article Bankruptcy Alternative

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Primary source: https://secondwindconsultants.com/resource/is-your-company-failing-you-may-not-need-bankruptcy-law

Quick Info

Prerequisite: the company’s assets are worth significantly less than its debts.

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Key points

  • Why can a private sale matter in Article 9?: A private sale allows the business to be sold quickly and quietly to prevent alarming customers and suppliers.
  • Not suitable if preserving the owners' investment matters: Is this true?: Not suitable if preserving the owners' investment matters. Owners lose their entire investment in an Article 9 sale.

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Prerequisite for Article 9: What must be present?

Prerequisite: the company’s assets are worth significantly less than its debts.

Why can a private sale matter in Article 9?

A private sale allows the business to be sold quickly and quietly to prevent alarming customers and suppliers.

Not suitable if preserving the owners' investment matters: Is this true?

Not suitable if preserving the owners' investment matters. Owners lose their entire investment in an Article 9 sale.

Sources

  1. https://secondwindconsultants.com/resource/is-your-company-failing-you-may-not-need-bankruptcy-law

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