Article 9 Sale

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Definition

What is it: An Article 9 sale is a controlled short sale facilitated under the Uniform Commercial Code that allows first-position secured creditors to transact on a business’s asset base. This process transfers assets to a new purchasing entity free and clear of subordinate liens and encumbrances.

What is it used for: It is used to extract core business value from distressed entities efficiently while bypassing complex subordinate debt schedules. The process preserves business continuity, operations, and jobs while providing a faster alternative to Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

Coverage

  • Attributes: 12
  • Synonyms: 3
  • Related entities: 3
  • Sources: 2

Identity

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Entity type
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Canonical name
Article 9 Sale
Language
en
Topic
Article Private Equity

Attributes

Key Facts
Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code allows first-position secured creditors to transact on a business’s asset base free and clear of liens and encumbrances. [1]
Key Facts
Article 9 strategic short sales resolve all subordinate debt while preserving the full continuity and value of business operations. [1]
Key Facts
Second Wind Consultants has conducted thousands of Article 9 reorganizations in the distressed business space for more than a decade. [1]
Key Facts
Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code protects the interests of first position secured creditors by allowing them to transact on a business's asset base to their benefit, free and clear of liens.
Key Facts
An Article 9 strategic short sale requires the consent of only a single first-position secured creditor.
Process
A streamlined reorganization under Article 9 delivers a debt-free enterprise within 45-60 days. [1]
Process
A streamlined reorganization facilitated under Article 9 of the UCC delivers a pristine, debt-free enterprise within 45 to 60 days.
Capability
Assets liquidated via a private Article 9 sale can be sold into a new purchasing entity, preserving ongoing concern value, operations, and jobs.
Capability
Second Wind Consultants conducts Article 9 reorganizations in the distressed business space.
Capability
Private equity investors can acquire ongoing concern value at liquidated asset cost through an Article 9 transaction.
Product or service
Private equity investors can acquire add-on businesses at liquidated asset valuation through Article 9 transactions. [1]
Requirement
The Article 9 strategic short sale requires the consent of only a single creditor to proceed. [1]

Synonyms & Alternate Names

  • UCC Article 9
  • Article 9 reorganization
  • Strategic Article 9 short sale

Disambiguation

  • Different from Chapter 11 bankruptcy
  • Distinct from 363 sales

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Provenance

Sources

  1. https://secondwindconsultants.com/l/the-value-of-article-9-for-private-equity-investors (Article 9 Sale)
  2. https://secondwindconsultants.com/l/the-value-of-article-9-for-private-equity-investors-2 (Article 9 Sale)

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