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T R O U B L E D C O M P A N Y R E P O R T E R
Tuesday, July 26, 2016, Vol. 20, No. 208
Headlines
21ST CENTURY: Inks Second Supplemental Indenture with Noteholders
ADA GIRON: Lawrence Property Sale to Giffens for $250,000 Approved
AEROPOSTALE INC: Amends Reorg. Plan & Disclosure Statement
AETHENAHEALTH INC: Egan-Jones Assigns BB+ Sr. Unsecured Rating
ALLIANCE ONE: Egan-Jones Cuts Sr. Unsecured Ratings to CCC
ALRAMES SA: U.S. Trustee Unable to Appoint Creditors' Committee
AOG ENTERTAINMENT: Hires Kendall Brill as Litigation Counsel
ASOCIACION DE PROPIETARIOS: Taps Andres Camara as Special Counsel
ASTROTURF LLC: Hires KCC as Claims, Noticing and Balloting Agent
ATINUM MIDCON: Case Summary & 4 Unsecured Creditors
BADGER HOLDING: S&P Assigns 'B+' Rating on Proposed $775MM Loan
BASIC ENERGY: Reports Second Quarter 2016 Results
BEEKMAN LIQUORS: Taps New York New Star as Broker
BILLINGSLEY PRECISION: Case Summary & 4 Unsecured Creditors
BIND THERAPEUTICS: Receives Two Qualified Bids for Auction
BLACKBAUD INC: Egan-Jones Assigns BB Sr. Unsecured Rating
BLUE EARTH: Court Confirms Bankruptcy Plan
BUILDERS FIRSTSOURCE: S&P Affirms 'B+' CCR, Outlook Stable
CANCER GENETICS: Annual Meeting of Stockholders Set for Oct. 11
CARLBROOK SCHOOL: Court to Take Up Plan Outline on August 17
CARLOS & CARLA: Hires Roberts as Bankruptcy Counsel
CASCADES INC: DBRS Confirms 'BB' Issuer Rating
CHARLES WALKER: Creditors Oppose Approval of Plan Outline
CHARTER SCHOOL: Authorized to Use Cash Collateral Until Sept. 7
CINCINNATI BELL: Egan-Jones Hikes Sr. Unsecured Ratings to B
CIVIC PARTNERS: Dismissal of Chap. 11 Case Reversed
CLARK-CUTLER-MCDERMOTT: Taps K&L Gates as Legal Counsel
CLEVELAND BIOLABS: Director Quits; Three Directors Appointed
COCRYSTAL PHARMA: Gary Wilcox Assumes Interim CEO Position
COGENT COMMUNICATIONS: Egan-Jones Assigns B+ Sr. Unsecured Rating
COMPANION DX: Hires Pendergraft & Simon as Counsel
CONGO CORPORATION: U.S. Trustee Unable to Appoint Committee
CONSOLIDATED COMMUNICATIONS: Egan-Jones Assigns B- Unsec. Rating
CONSOLIDATED ENERGY: Hires Henderson to Sell Biodiesel Assets
CONTINENTAL EXPLORATION: Ch.11 Trustee Balks at Plan Outline
CORNERSTONE ONDEMAND: Egan-Jones Assigns C Sr. Unsec. Ratings
DANIEL MAJOR EDSTROM: Aug. 30 Hearing to Approve Plan Outline
DEERFIELD REAL ESTATE: US Trustee Unable to Name Creditors' Panel
DELAWARE MOTEL: Case Summary & Unsecured Creditor
DIFFERENTIAL BRANDS: Files Copy of Investor Presentation With SEC
DIFFUSION PHARMACEUTICALS: Stockholders Elect Five Directors
DIMARIA PROPERTIES: 11th Cir. Junks Bid to Enforce Plan Order
DIODES INC: Egan-Jones Assigns BB+ Sr. Unsecured Ratings
DRAW ANOTHER CIRCLE: Hires Rust/Omni as Claims & Noticing Agent
DREIER LLP: Court Affirms Order Reclassifying Claim Nos. 171-173
DRIVING MISS DAISY: Proposes to Hire Tax Shop as Accountant
DRIVING MISS DAISY: US Trustee Unable to Appoint Creditors' Panel
EARTHLINK HOLDINGS: Egan-Jones Assigns CCC+ Sr. Unsec. Ratings
EAST MAIN STREET: Solicitation Period Extended to Sept. 16
ELECTRONICS FOR IMAGING: Egan-Jones Assigns BB+ Sr. Unsec. Ratings
ENERGY XXI: Plan Confirmation Hearing Slated for September 13
ENTEGRIS INC: Egan-Jones Assigns 'BB' Sr. Unsecured Ratings
ENTERPRISE CLOUDWORKS: Case Summary & 12 Unsecured Creditors
ERWIN WILLIAMS: North Bengal Property Sale to Melancons Approved
ESS AUTOMOTIVE: Hires Forbes as Counsel
EVEN ST. PRODUCTIONS: Taps Ervin Cohen as Special Counsel
FAIRPOINT COMMUNICATIONS: Egan-Jones Assigns B+ Sr. Unsec. Ratings
FARMACIA SAN JUSTO: Hires Carrasquillo as Financial Consultant
FARMACIA SAN JUSTO: Hires Cuprill as Bankruptcy Counsel
FERRELLGAS PARTNERS: Egan-Jones Cuts FC Sr. Unsec. Rating to CCC+
FINJAN HOLDINGS: Court Enters Final Order in "Blue Coat" Lawsuit
FIRSTENERGY CORP: Egan-Jones Hikes Sr. Unsec. Debt Rating to BB
FOREST STREET: Solicitation Period Extended to Sept. 16
FRAMINGHAM 300: Solicitation Period Extended to Sept. 16
FRANK CARL KLEIN: Hearing on Disclosure Statement Set for Sept. 13
FREMAK INDUSTRIES: ISMT Asks for Chapter 11 Trustee or Examiner
FUNCTION(X) INC: Robert Sillerman Reports 67.6% Stake as of July 8
GARY EUGENE COLLINS: Disclosures OK'd; Plan Hearing on Aug. 25
GENERAL PRODUCT: Creditors' Panel Hires Varnum as Counsel
GENERAL PRODUCTS: Hires Blue-Water Partners as Fin'l Advisor
GILLESPIE OFFICE: Hires Holland & Hart as Insurance Counsel
GILLESPIE OFFICE: Hires Levy Law as Special Counsel
GILLESPIE OFFICE: Hires Serl Keefer as Accountant
GLENCORP INC: Hires Plante & Moran for Accounting Services
GOLDEN BAND: Aug. 12 Court Approval Hearing Set for BIA Proposal
HAGERSTOWN BLOCK: Case Summary & 20 Largest Unsecured Creditors
HERCULES OFFSHORE: Egan-Jones Withdraws 'D' Rating
HOTELWORKS DEVELOPMENT: Selling Cotulla Property for $1.43M
HUDSON'S BAY: Egan-Jones Cuts Commercial Paper Rating to B
ICE THEATERS: Unsecureds to Get 57% Recovery Under Plan
IHEARTCOMMUNICATIONS INC: Jonathan Belitsos Appointed as Director
IMPLANT SCIENCES: Amends Articles of Organization
IMPLANT SCIENCES: Extends Credit Agreements Maturity
IMPLANT SCIENCES: Intends to Acquire Zapata Industries
INCYTE CORP: Egan-Jones Hikes Sr. Unsecured Rating to B+
INTEVA PRODUCTS: Moody's Assigns B1 CFR, Outlook Stable
ISLAND CONCEPTS: Case Summary & 20 Largest Unsecured Creditors
ISLE OF CAPRI: Moody's Affirms B1 CFR & Revises Outlook to Pos.
JACK SHNORHAVORIAN: Has $35K Offer for Fair Oaks Cleaners
JAMES RICHARD EVANOFF: To Pay Unsecured Creditors in 5 Years
JANUS MEDICAL: Court Rejects Plan & Disclosure Statement
JEJP LLC: Voluntary Chapter 11 Case Summary
JOSEPH OLADOKUN: Hearing on DCHN's Plan Outline Set for Sept. 14
JOY GLOBAL: Moody's Affirms Ba3 CFR & Changes Outlook to Positive
JOY GLOBAL: S&P Puts 'BB+' CCR on CreditWatch Positive
KATTOUR INC: U.S. Trustee Unable to Appoint Creditors' Committee
KEITH VALAER SESSOMS: Disclosures OK'd; Plan Hearing on Aug. 30
KRONOS ACQUISITION: S&P Affirms 'B-' CCR, Outlook Stable
KU6 MEDIA: Suspending Filing of Reports with SEC
LABORATORIO CLINICO: Hires Ramos Gonzalez as Attorney
LIONS GATE: Egan-Jones Cuts Sr. Unsec. Debt Ratings to B+
LOUISIANA CRANE: U.S. Trustee Forms 3-Member Committee
LOWELL SLAYDON: Disclosure Statement Hearing Set for Aug. 18
MARYWOOD UNIVERSITY: S&P Alters Outlook on Revenue Bonds to Neg.
MCGEE EQUIPMENT: La. Revenue Dept. Opposes Approval of Plan
MED-X TRANS: Chapter 11 Plan to Pay Unsecureds in 8 Years
MEDIDATA SOLUTIONS: Egan-Jones Assigns 'B+' Sr. Unsecured Rating
MICRON TECHNOLOGY: Egan-Jones Cuts Sr. Unsec. Rating to BB-
MISSISSIPPI PHOSPHATES: Disclosures OK'd; Plan Hearing on Sept. 1
MOBIVITY HOLDINGS: Deregisters Unsold Securities
MONAKER GROUP: Amends May 31, 2015 Quarterly Report
MONAKER GROUP: Incurs $1.12 Million Net Loss in May 31 Quarter
NADLER & DARWISH: Voluntary Chapter 11 Case Summary
NAS HOLDINGS: Authority of Examiner Extended to July 27
NASSAU DEVELOPMENT: Hires KapilaMukamal as Accountants
NATIVE ENVIRONMENTAL: Files First Disclosure Statement
NETSCOUT SYSTEMS: Egan-Jones Assigns 'B' Sr. Unsecured Ratings
NIEBERG MIDWOOD: Court to Take Up Reorganization Plan on August 30
NIEBERG MIDWOOD: Unsecured Claims to be Paid in Full Under Plan
NIRVANA INVERRARY: U.S. Trustee Unable to Appoint Creditors' Panel
NORTHWOOD PROPERTIES: Has $650K Offer for Milton Parcels
NOVATION COMPANIES: Hopes to Reach Accord on Consensual Plan
OAK CREEK: Hires Bach Law Offices as Attorneys
OCWEN FINANCIAL: Egan-Jones Cuts Sr. Unsecured Rating to CCC
OFFUTT AFB: Moody's Affirms Ba1 Rating on Housing Revenue Bonds
OSUM PRODUCTION: S&P Lowers LT CCR to 'CCC+', Outlook Stable
PALMAZ SCIENTIFIC: Sale of Assets to Vactronix Approved
PEABODY ENERGY: Court Issues Bridge Order Extending Exclusive Dates
PEAK WEB: Hires Henderson Bennington as Accountants
PENNHILL FARMS: Unsecureds to Recover 5.4% Under Plan
PERSEON CORP: Retention Plan for Operations Director Approved
PETROQUEST ENERGY: S&P Raises CCR to 'CCC', Outlook Negative
PICO HOLDINGS: Meeting Portends Little Progress, Bloggers Say
PINNACLE ENTERTAINMENT: Egan-Jones Assigns B- Sr. Unsecured Rating
PNCH ASSOCIATES: Selling Cherry Hill Property for $1.6M
PORTAGE ELECTRIC: Case Summary & 20 Largest Unsecured Creditors
PRATT WELL SERVICE: Hires Kruse Energy as Auctioneer
PRIME HEALTHCARE: S&P Affirms 'B+' CCR, Outlook Stable
PRINTPACK HOLDINGS: Moody's Retains B2 CFR on Change of Financing
QUANTUM FUEL: Sale of Assets It Co-Owns with Agility Approved
QUANTUM FUEL: Sale of Assets to Douglas Approved
QUEST SOLUTION: Signs Security Agreement with ScanSource
RDIO INC: Court to Take Up Plan Outline on July 26
REM LLC: Hires Abbasi Law Corp. as Bankruptcy Counsel
ROBERT CRIMI SR: New Jersey Property Sale to Alili Approved
ROBERT DOKKEN: Hearing on Disclosure Statement Set for Aug. 25
ROCHDALE SECURITIES: Unsecureds to Get 100% Recovery Under Plan
ROVI CORP: Egan-Jones Assigns 'B' Sr. Unsecured Debt Rating
RSF 17872: Case Summary & Unsecured Creditor
S-METALS FL: U.S. Trustee Unable to Appoint Creditors' Committee
SCA LP: Seeks to Hire Maillie as Accountant
SEMTECH CORP: Egan-Jones Assigns 'B+' Sr. Unsecured Rating
SERVICENOW INC: Egan-Jones Assigns 'B-' Sr. Unsecured Ratings
SHARON TRAVEL: Taps Batista Law Group as Legal Counsel
SLG INNOVATION: Disclosures & Plan Confirmation Hearing on Aug. 17
SPENDSMART NETWORKS: Cancels Options Granted to Directors
SPENDSMART NETWORKS: Extends Maturity of Alex Minicucci Note
SPENDSMART NETWORKS: Gets $180,000 from Notes Issuances
SPORTS AUTHORITY: Has $1-Mil. Contract to Sell Genesee Property
SS&C TECHNOLOGIES: Egan-Jones Assigns 'CCC' Sr. Unsecured Rating
STONE PANELS: Wants to Use PrivateBank Cash Collateral
STRATA SKIN: Extends Consulting Agreements Until Sept. 30
SUBODH NAIK: Disclosures Conditionally OK'd; Aug. 10 Plan Hearing
SUNEDISON INC: Seeks Plan Filing Deadline Moved to Dec. 17
SUNEDISON INC: Wants Plan Filing Deadline Moved to Dec. 17
SUSAN BURM: Court Finds RPP Claims Valid
SYNCARDIA SYSTEMS: Hires Olshan Frome as Attorneys
SYNCARDIA SYSTEMS: Hires Rust/Omni as Administrative Agent
SYNCARDIA SYSTEMS: Taps Canaccord Genuity as Investment Banker
SYNCARDIA SYSTEMS: Taps Young Conaway as Co-counsel
TEXAS PELLETS: Hires Guggenheim Securities as Investment Banker
TOWN SPORTS: Egan-Jones Cuts FC Sr. Unsec. Debt Rating to B-
TRIANGLE USA: Hires AP Services to Provide CRO
TRIANGLE USA: Hires Prime Clerk as Administrative Advisor
TRIANGLE USA: Hires Skadden as Bankruptcy Counsel
TRIANGLE USA: Taps PJT Partners as Investment Banker
TRIVIAL DEVELOPMENT: Proposes Wood-Led Auction on Aug. 15
TROJE'S TRASH: Vermillion Has $5.3M Credit Bid for Assets
TWITTER INC: Egan-Jones Assigns 'BB-' Sr. Unsecured Ratings
UFC HOLDINGS: Moody's Assigns B2 CFR & Rates $150MM Revolver B1
UFC HOLDINGS: S&P Assigns 'B' CCR & Rates $1.45BB Facility 'B+'
UNITED CORP INT'L: Taps Eason Law Firm as Legal Counsel
UNREIN & COMPANY: Taps Ramberg & Associates as Accountant
US CELLULAR: Egan-Jones Cuts Sr. Unsecured Rating to 'BB'
US ENERGY MANAGEMENT: Taps Dan Martens as Attorney
VAUGHN ENVIRONMENTAL: Court to Take Up Plan Outline on Oct. 7
VERIFONE SYSTEMS: Egan-Jones Assigns BB+ Sr. Unsecured Ratings
VERINT SYSTEMS: Egan-Jones Assigns B+ Sr. Unsecured Rating
VIASAT INC: Egan-Jones Assigns 'B' Sr. Unsecured Ratings
VINOD GOPAL PATEL: Court to Take Up Plan Outline on August 24
VOYA FINANCIAL: Moody's Rates Subordinated Debt Shelf (P)Ba1
WELLS TRANSPORT: U.S. Trustee Unable to Appoint Committee
WEST CORP: Egan-Jones Assigns BB- Sr. Unsecured Ratings
ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES: Egan-Jones Assigns CCC+ Sr. Unsec. Rating
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21ST CENTURY: Inks Second Supplemental Indenture with Noteholders
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21st Century Oncology, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of 21st
Century Oncology Holdings, Inc., reached an agreement with holders
of a majority of the aggregate principal amount of Notes
outstanding to enter into a Second Supplemental Indenture to the
Indenture, dated April 30, 2015, among 21C, the guarantors named
therein and Wilmington Trust, National Association, as trustee,
governing 21C's 11.00% Senior Notes due 2023.
The Supplemental Indenture will provide for a limited waiver
through July 31, 2016, of certain defaults or events of default
under the Indenture for failure to timely furnish to the Trustee
and holders of the Notes or file with the SEC the financial
information required in an annual report on Form 10-K for the year
ended December 31, 2015 or in a quarterly report on Form 10-Q for
the period ended March 31, 2016. As consideration for the
foregoing, 21C agreed to pay to all holders of Notes a cash payment
of $2.30 per $1,000 principal amount of Notes. 21C also agreed to
pay certain fees and expenses of the advisors to the Consenting
Holders incurred in connection with the Supplemental Indenture.
The Consenting Holders have consented to 21C entering into the
Supplemental Indenture.
21C expects to engage in discussions with the lenders under its
credit agreement and the holders of the Notes (as applicable)
regarding extending further the deadline under the credit agreement
and Indenture for delivering the SEC Reports (as well as the report
for the quarter ended June 30, 2016) and waiving until such date
any defaults or events of default that would otherwise occur due to
the failure to timely provide those reports.
About 21st Century
21st Century Oncology, Inc., formerly known as Radiation Therapy
Services, Inc. ("RTS") owns and operates radiation treatment
facilities in the US and Latin America.
As of Sept. 30, 2015, the Company had $1.09 billion in total
assets, $1.33 billion in total liabilities, $370 million in
series A convertible redeemable preferred stock, $19.9 million in
noncontrolling interests and a total deficit of $623 million.
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As reported by the TCR on Feb. 27, 2015, Moody's Investors Service
upgraded 21st Century Oncology, Inc.'s Corporate Family Rating and
Probability of Default Rating to B3 and B3-PD, respectively.
The upgrade of the Corporate Family Rating to B3 and SGL to SGL-2
reflects the receipt of a $325 million preferred equity investment
from the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board and subsequent debt
reduction.
As reported by the TCR on May 20, 2016, S&P Global Ratings lowered
its corporate credit rating on 21st Century to 'CCC' from 'B-' and
placed the rating on CreditWatch with negative implications.
ADA GIRON: Lawrence Property Sale to Giffens for $250,000 Approved
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Judge Donald R. Cassling of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the
Northern District of Illinois authorized Ada A. Giron to sell his
real property located at 50438 51st Avenue Lawrence, Michigan and
other personal property to Carey and Ada Giffen for $250,000.
The sale of the Lawrence Property to Carey and Ada Giffen is
authorized to occur on substantially the same terms and conditions
set forth in the Contract accepted on May 27, 2016 between the
Debtor and Carey and Ada Giffen, subject to the modifications,
including these terms and conditions:
a. The Debtor will sell the bankruptcy estate's interest in the
Lawrence Property to Carey and Ada Giffen, free and clear of any
liens, claims, interests, assessments and encumbrances, pursuant to
11 U.S.C. Sec. 363, with any valid liens, claims, interests,
assessments and encumbrances will attach to the proceeds of sale to
the fullest extent under Sec. 363(f);
b. Carey and Ada Giffen will pay Debtor the sum of $205,000 to
purchase the Hartford Property upon the closing of the transactions
under the Contract, subject to adjustments and pro-rations.
c. Upon receipt of the Purchase Price and upon satisfaction of
the terms and conditions of the Contract, the Debtor will convey
all of its interest in the Lawrence Property to Carey and Ada
Griffen by Deed.
Any proceeds from the sale will be tendered to Byline Bank and
Waterfall Olympic Master Fund (serviced through KeyBank) at closing
in equal shares.
Ada A. Giron sought Chapter 11 protection (Bankr. N.D. Ill. Case
No. 15-07521) on March 3, 2015.
AEROPOSTALE INC: Amends Reorg. Plan & Disclosure Statement
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BankruptcyData.com reported that Aeropostale filed with the U.S.
Bankruptcy Court an Amended Chapter 11 Plan of Reorganization and
related Disclosure Statement. According to the Disclosure
Statement, "The Plan described in this Disclosure Statement
provides for the sale of substantially all of the Debtors' pursuant
to the terms of one or more asset purchase agreements submitted at
or prior to the Bid Deadline and subsequently determined by the
Debtors pursuant to the Bid Procedures to be the highest or
otherwise best offer for such assets, subject to Bankruptcy Court
approval of the Debtors' entry into an alternative transaction with
a potential plan sponsor in connection with the Auction. The
Debtors will be considering any and all types of bids including
going concern and GOB or liquidation offers. The proceeds from the
Sale Transaction will be used in the first instance to satisfy all
DIP Claims, consistent with the Final DIP Order, and then, to the
extent available, to fund the ongoing wind-down costs of the
Chapter 11 Cases and Distributions under the Plan. The Debtors
estimate that the current value of their unencumbered assets is
approximately $11 million, although it could be higher depending on
the recoveries from any Causes of Action, including Avoidance
Actions. The Debtors estimate that the ongoing wind-down costs of
the Chapter 11 Cases will range from $10-$25 million depending on
the exact nature of the Sale Transaction."
About Aeropostale, Inc.
Aeropostale, Inc. (OTC Pink: AROPQ) is a specialty retailer of
casual apparel and accessories, principally serving young women
and men through its Aeropostale(R) and Aeropostale Factory(TM)
stores and website and 4 to 12 year-olds through its P.S. from
Aeropostale stores and website. The Company provides customers
with a focused selection of high quality fashion and fashion basic
merchandise at compelling values in an exciting and customer
friendly store environment. Aeropostale maintains control over
its proprietary brands by designing, sourcing, marketing and
selling all of its own merchandise. As of May 1, 2016 the Company
operated 739 Aeropostale(R) stores in 50 states and Puerto Rico,
41 Aeropostale stores in Canada and 25 P.S. from Aeropostale(R)
stores in 12 states. In addition, pursuant to various licensing
agreements, the Company's licensees currently operate 322
Aeropostale(R) and P.S. from Aeropostale(R) locations in the
Middle East, Asia, Europe, and Latin America. Since November
2012, Aeropostale, Inc. has operated GoJane.com, an online women's
fashion footwear and apparel retailer.
Aeropostale, Inc. and 10 of its affiliates each filed a voluntary
petition under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code (Bankr. S.D.N.Y.
Lead Case No. 16-11275) on May 4, 2016. The petitions were signed
by Marc G. Schuback as senior vice president, general counsel and
secretary.
The Debtors listed total assets of $354.38 million and total debts
of $390.02 million as of Jan. 30, 2016.
The Debtors have hired Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP as counsel; FTI
Consulting, Inc. as restructuring advisor; Stifel, Nicolaus &
Company, Inc. and Miller Buckfire & Company LLC as investment
bankers; RCS Real Estate Advisors as real estate advisors; Prime
Clerk LLC as claims and noticing agent; Stikeman Elliot LLP as
Canadian counsel; and Togut, Segal & Segal LLP as conflicts
counsel.
Judge Sean H. Lane is assigned to the cases.
The U.S. trustee for Region 2 on May 11 appointed seven creditors
of Aeropostale Inc. to serve on the official committee of unsecured
creditors. The Committee hired Pachulski Stang Ziehl &
Jones LLP as counsel.
AETHENAHEALTH INC: Egan-Jones Assigns BB+ Sr. Unsecured Rating
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Egan-Jones Ratings Agency assigned a BB+ senior unsecured rating on
debt issued by athenahealth Inc on July 15, 2016.
athenahealth, Inc. is a publicly traded American company that
provides cloud-based services for health care and point-of-care
mobile apps. The company was founded in 1997 in San Diego,
California.
ALLIANCE ONE: Egan-Jones Cuts Sr. Unsecured Ratings to CCC
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Egan-Jones Ratings Company downgraded the senior unsecured ratings
on debt issued by Alliance One International Inc. to CCC from CCC+
on July 14, 2016.
Alliance One International is an international storage, sales,
distribution company and is one of the two publicly held
independent leaf tobacco merchants in the world.
ALRAMES SA: U.S. Trustee Unable to Appoint Creditors' Committee
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The U.S. Trustee informs the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern
District of Florida that a committee of unsecured creditors has not
been appointed in the Chapter 11 case of Alrames S.A. de C.V. Corp.
due to insufficient response to the U.S. Trustee
communication/contact for service on the committee.
Headquartered in Lauderhill, Florida, Alrames S.A. de C.V. Corp.
filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection (Bankr. S.D. Fla. Case
No. 16-17802) on May 31, 2016, estimating its assets at up to
$50,000 and liabilities at between $1 million and $10 million. The
petition was signed by Julian Ramirez, president.
Judge Raymond B. Ray presides over the case.
Jason Slatkin, Esq., at Slatkin & Reynolds, P.A., serves as the
Debtor's bankruptcy counsel.
AOG ENTERTAINMENT: Hires Kendall Brill as Litigation Counsel
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AOG Entertainment, Inc., and its debtor-affiliates seek permission
from the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New
York to employ Kendall Brill & Kelly LLP as special litigation
counsel to the Debtors, nunc pro tunc to April 28, 2016.
KBK's retention will be for a special purpose pursuant to section
327(e) of the Bankruptcy Code -- namely, representing the Debtors
in connection with an action against Phillip Phillips.
KBK was retained by the Debtors in January 2015 in connection with
a prepetition action involving Mr. Phillips, a performing and
recording artist and past winner of the television program American
Idol. Debtors 19 Entertainment, Inc., 19 Recordings, Inc. and 19
Publishing Inc. entered into various contracts with Mr. Phillips,
including management, recording, publishing, and merchandising
agreements, under which Mr. Phillips is obligated to perform by,
among other things, making payments to Debtor 19 Entertainment,
Inc. for management commissions and merchandise and endorsement
commissions, delivering musical recordings to Debtor 19 Recordings,
Inc., and irrevocably transferring rights in his compositions to
Debtor 19 Publishing, Inc. so that such rights may be administered.
On January 22, 2015, Mr. Phillips filed a Petition to Determine
Controversy with the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement,
Department of Industrial Relations, State of California ("DLSE" or
"Labor Commissioner"), alleging that the Debtors procured work for
Mr. Phillips in violation of the California Talent Agencies Act and
that all contracts between the parties are void. On February 17,
2015, the Debtors filed an answer denying the allegations asserted
in the Petition and explaining that those allegations were
concocted by Mr. Phillips or his attorneys -- the same attorneys
who negotiated Mr. Phillips' various agreements with the Debtors --
as a pretext for terminating the agreements and that the agreements
remain in full force and effect.
On April 6, 2016, pursuant to the instruction of the hearing
officer assigned to the DLSE action by the Labor Commissioner, the
Debtors filed a motion for partial judgment on the pleadings for
lack of subject matter jurisdiction, among other things. As a
result of the commencement of these chapter 11 cases, the hearing
officer issued an order closing the file without adjudication of
the Petition (or the motion for partial judgment on the pleadings)
"based on the assumption that it will not be re-opened and that the
matters raised in the Petition will be adjudicated in or discharged
by the Bankruptcy Court."
On June 2, 2016, the Debtors filed an adversary complaint seeking:
(i) judgment requiring Mr. Phillips to turn over to Debtor 19
Entertainment, Inc. an amount not less than $850,000 – property
of the estate which Mr. Phillips owes Debtor 19 Entertainment, Inc.
under his management agreement; (ii) judgment requiring Mr.
Phillips to pay the Debtors not less than $5,000,000 as a result of
his anticipatory repudiation/breaches of his various contracts with
the Debtors; and (iii) a declaration that each of Mr. Phillips'
separate contracts with the Debtors should continue in full force
and effect (the "Phillips Litigation").
KBK will be paid at these hourly rates:
Attorneys $565-$950
Legal Assistant $290
In Addition, in the 90 days prior to the Petition Date, KBK
received payments in the amount of $60,380.44 form the Debtors for
services rendered to the Debtors.
KBK will also be reimbursed for reasonable out-of-pocket expenses
incurred.
Bert H. Deixler, partner of Kendall Brill & Kelly LLP, assured the
Court that the firm does not represent any interest adverse to the
Debtors and their estates.
By separate application, the Debtors have obtained the Court's
approval to employ Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP as the Debtors'
general bankruptcy counsel to represent and assist the Debtors in
carrying out their duties under the Bankruptcy Code. KBK's
proposed retention by the Debtors will not be for the purpose of
representing the Debtors in their chapter 11 cases.
The following is provided in response to the request for additional
information set forth in D1 of the U.S. Trustee's Appendix B
Guidelines:
- No variations or alternatives were agreed to with respect to
the postpetition period.
- There has been no change in the billing rates and material
financial terms from the prepetition period to the postpetition
period.
- KBK has not prepared a prospective budget and staffing plan,
as such was not previously perceived to be necessary or appropriate
for the litigation services KBK would need to provide.
Nevertheless, KBK consults with the Debtors' personnel with respect
to ongoing matters in the actions for which KBK is responsible and
with respect to potential activities and issues in the litigation
KBK handles, and contemplates continuing to do so. Notwithstanding,
KBK and the Debtors will develop a prospective budget and staffing
plan for each interim fee application period, will comply with the
U.S. Trustee's requests for information and additional disclosures,
and will comply with any orders of the Court.
KBK can be reached at:
Bert H. Deixler, Esq.
Kendall Brill & Kelly LLP
10100 Santa Monica Blvd., Suite 1725
Los Angeles, CA 90067
Phone: 310.272.7910
E-mail: bdeixler@kbkfirm.com
About AOG Entertainment
CORE Entertainment Inc. and its subsidiaries own, produce, develop
and commercially exploit entertainment content. The Company's
portfolio of world-class brands and entertainment properties
includes participation in the "IDOL"-branded shows, including
American Idol, Deutschland sucht den Superstar, Nouvelle Star and
more than fifty other franchises shown around the world, and the
popular television series "So You Think You Can Dance". The
Company conducts its primary business activities through its
subsidiary groups, including 19 Entertainment.
CORE Entertainment Inc. and 47 other affiliates each filed a
Chapter 11 bankruptcy petition (Bankr. S.D.N.Y. Case Nos. 16-11087
to 16-11134, respectively) on April 28, 2016, two days prior to the
expiration of their forbearance agreement with (a) certain lenders
holding the requisite amount of loans under a first lien term loan
facility; and (b) Crestview Media Investors, L.P., as lender under
the first lien term loan facility and a second lien term loan
facility. Pursuant to the Forbearance Agreements, the lenders
agreed to forbear from exercising their remedies on account of any
missed payments or certain alleged defaults under the Term Loan
Agreements.
The Debtors estimated assets and liabilities in the range of $100
million to $500 million.
The Debtors have hired Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP as counsel,
Moelis & Company, LLC as financial advisor, PricewaterhouseCoopers
LLP as auditors and tax consultants and Kurtzman Carson Consultants
LLC as claims, noticing and administrative agent.
The cases are pending joint administration under AOG Entertainment,
Inc., Case No. 16-11090 before the Honorable Stuart M. Bernstein.
The official committee of unsecured creditors retained Zolfo
Cooper, LLC as its financial advisor.
ASOCIACION DE PROPIETARIOS: Taps Andres Camara as Special Counsel
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Asociacion De Propietarios Condominio Radio Centro seeks approval
from the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Puerto Rico to
hire a special counsel.
The Debtor proposes to hire Andres Ramos Camara, Esq., to file
complaints against residents who have failed to pay their
maintenance fees. Mr. Camara will receive 33% of the amount that
will be recovered, plus reimbursement of work-related expenses.
In a court filing, Mr. Camara disclosed that he is a "disinterested
person" as defined in section 101(14) of the Bankruptcy Code.
Mr. Camara maintains an office at:
Andres Ramos Camara, Esq.
Edif Doral Plaza, Ofic. 704
101 Mendez Vigo St.
Mayaguez, Puerto Rico 00680
Phone: 787-833-4565
Email: lcda.ram.cam@gmail.com
About Asociacion De Propietarios
Asociacion De Propietarios Condominio Radio Centro sought
protection under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code (Bankr. D.P.R.
Case No. 16-03291) on April 27, 2016. The Debtor is represented by
Gloria Justiniano Irizarry, Esq., at Justiniano's Law Office.
ASTROTURF LLC: Hires KCC as Claims, Noticing and Balloting Agent
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AstroTurf LLC seeks authorization from the U.S. Bankruptcy Court
for the Northern District of Georgia to retain Kurtzman Carson
Consultants LLC as claims, noticing, and balloting agent for the
Debtor.
The Debtor requires KCC to:
a. prepare and serve required notices in the Debtor's chapter
11 case, which may include:
i. notice of the commencement of the Debtor's chapter
11 case and the initial meeting of creditors
pursuant to Section 341(a) of the Bankruptcy Code;
ii. notice of the claims bar date;
iii. notice of objections to claims;
iv. notice of any hearings on a disclosure statement and
confirmation of a plan of reorganization; and
v. other miscellaneous notices to any entities, as the
Debtor may deem necessary or appropriate for an
orderly administration of the Debtor's chapter 11
case;
b. after the mailing of a particular notice, prepare for
filing with the Bankruptcy Court a certificate or
affidavit of service that includes a copy of the notice
involved, an alphabetical list of persons to whom the
notice was mailed and the date and manner of mailing;
c. as requested, assist the Debtor in preparing Schedules of
Assets and Liabilities and Statements of Financial
Affairs;
d. receive and record proofs of claim and proofs of interest
filed;
e. create and maintain official claims registers, including,
among other things, the following information for each
proof of claim or proof of interest:
i. the name and address of the claimant and any agent
thereof, if the proof of claim or proof of interest
was filed by an agent;
ii. the date received;
iii. the claim number assigned; and
iv. the asserted amount and classification of the claim;
f. act as balloting agent, which will include the following
services:
i. print ballots, including the printing of color-
coded, creditor and equity holder specific ballots;
ii. prepare voting reports by plan class, creditor or
equity holder and amount for review and approval by
the Debtor and its counsel;
iii. coordinate mailing of ballots, disclosure
statement and plan of reorganization or other
appropriate materials to all voting and non-voting
parties, and provide affidavit of service;
iv. establish a toll-free "800" number to receive
questions regarding voting on the plan; and
v. receive and tabulate ballots, inspect ballots for
conformity to voting procedures, date stamp and
number ballots consecutively, provide computerized
balloting database services and certify the
tabulation results;
g. maintain an up-to-date mailing list for all entities that
have filed a proof of claim or proof of interest, which
list shall be available upon request of a party-in-
interest or the Clerk's Office:
i. implement necessary security measures to ensure the
completeness and integrity of the claims registers;
and
ii. transmit to the Clerk's Office a copy of the claims
registers upon request and at agreed upon intervals;
h. provide access to the public for examination of copies of
the proofs of claim or interest without charge during
regular business hours;
i. record all transfers of claims pursuant to Bankruptcy Rule
3001(e) and provide notice of such transfers as required
by Bankruptcy Rule 3001(e);
j. comply with applicable federal, state, municipal, and
local statutes, ordinances, rules, regulations, orders,
and other requirements;
k. assist the Debtor and provide temporary employees to
process, reconcile, and resolve claims, as necessary;
l. promptly comply with such further conditions and
requirements as the Clerk's Office or the Court may at any
time prescribe; and
m. perform other administrative and support services related
to noticing, claims, docketing, solicitation, and
distribution as the Debtor may reasonably request and
which KCC may agree to perform including, but not limited
to, providing administrative support services with respect
to the Debtor's information assembly and
dissemination/distribution functions.
The Debtor will compensate and reimburse KCC in accordance with the
payment terms of the KCC Agreement for all services rendered and
expenses incurred in connection with the Debtor's chapter 11 case.
KCC will be compensated according to its usual fee arrangement,
which combines an hourly fee rate with per-task charges for certain
services, prepaid postage expenses, and reimbursement for
reasonable out-of-pocket expenses.
In an effort to reduce administrative expenses related to KCC's
retention, the Debtor requests authorization to compensate KCC for
services rendered, without further order of this Court, upon the
submission of monthly invoices by KCC summarizing, in reasonable
detail, the services for which compensation is sought.
Prior to the Petition Date, the Debtor paid to KCC a retainer of
$20,000.
James M. Le, chief operating officer of Kurtzman Carson Consultants
LLC, assured the Court that the firm is a "disinterested person" as
the term is defined in Section 101(14) of the Bankruptcy Code and
does not represent any interest adverse to the Debtors and their
estates.
KCC can be reached at:
James M. Le
Kurtzman Carson Consultants LLC
2335 Alaska Avenue
El Segundo, CA
Phone: 310.823.9000
E-mail: jle@kccllc.com
About AstroTurf LLC
AstroTurf, LLC sought protection under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy
Code (Bankr. N. D. Ga. Case No. 16-41504) on June 28, 2016. The
petition was signed by Sean M. Harding, chief restructuring
officer.
The case is assigned to Judge Paul W. Bonapfel. The
Debtor is
represented by Paul K. Ferdinands, Esq., at King &
Spalding LLP. At the time of the filing, the Debtor estimated its
assets and
liabilities at $10 million to $50 million.
ATINUM MIDCON: Case Summary & 4 Unsecured Creditors
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Debtor: Atinum MidCon I, LLC
333 Clay Street, Suite 700
Houston, TX 77002
Case No.: 16-33645
Type of Business: The Debtor owns non-operated working interests
in oil and gas wells and properties located in
Kansas and Oklahoma.
Chapter 11 Petition Date: July 22, 2016
Court: United States Bankruptcy Court
Southern District of Texas (Houston)
Judge: Hon. Marvin Isgur
Debtor's Counsel: Timothy Alvin Davidson, II, Esq.
ANDREWS KURTH LLP
600 Travis, Ste 4200
Houston, TX 77002
Tel: 713-220-3810
Fax: 713-238-7102
E-mail: tdavidson@akllp.com
taddavidson@andrewskurth.com
Debtor's
Financial
Advisor: CLARO GROUP LLC
Debtor's
Sales
Agent: PLS. INC.
Estimated Assets: $100 million to $500 million
Estimated Debts: $100 million to $500 million
The petition was signed by Robert E. Ogle, chief restructuring
officer.
List of Debtor's Four Largest Unsecured Creditors:
Entity Nature of Claim Claim Amount
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Wells Fargo Bank Agent Bank Debt $265,000,001
1000 Louisiana St (First Lien)
Houston, TX 77002
c/o Phil Lamberson
WINSTEAD PC
500 Winstead Building
2728 N. Harwood Street
Dallas, Texas 75201
Wells Fargo Energy Capital, Inc. Agent Bank Debt $100,000,000
1000 Louisiana St, Floor 9 (Second Lien)
Houston, TX 77002
c/o Jennifer J. Hardy
Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
600 Travis St., Suite 2310
Houston, Texas 77002
SandRidge Exploration & JIB $46,981,669
Production LLC
123 Robert S Kerr
Oklahoma City, OK 73102
Atinum Energy Investments LLC Management $2,590,000
333 Clay Street, Suite 700 Services
Houston, TX 77002
BADGER HOLDING: S&P Assigns 'B+' Rating on Proposed $775MM Loan
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S&P Global Ratings said that it has assigned its 'B+' issue-level
rating and '4' recovery rating to the proposed $775 million senior
secured term loan maturing 2023, which will be issued by Badger
Holding LLC's subsidiary Safway Group Holding LLC. The '4'
recovery rating indicates S&P's expectation for average (10%-30%;
upper half of the range) recovery for lenders in the event of a
payment default.
At the same time, S&P affirmed all of its ratings on Waukesha,
Wis.-based Badger Holding LLC (Safway), including S&P's 'B+'
corporate credit rating. The outlook remains stable.
S&P expects to withdraw its ratings on Safway's existing
second-lien notes once they have been repaid.
"The ratings on Safway reflect our expectation that the company
will maintain an adjusted debt-to-EBITDA metric of about 4x in 2016
while retaining good prospects for free cash flow generation over
the next two years," said S&P Global credit analyst Robyn Shapiro.
"Our ratings also reflect the company's high exposure to cyclical
industrial and commercial end markets that can have significant
pricing pressure."
The stable outlook reflects S&P's belief that Badger will continue
to generate positive FOCF over the next year while sustaining a
debt-to-EBITDA metric of about 4x. This incorporates S&P's
assumption for continued recurring maintenance activity in the
company's industrial markets and good demand in its commercial
markets.
S&P could lower its ratings on Safway during the next 12 months if
its adjusted debt-to-EBITDA metric increases toward 5x or higher.
This could occur because of additional capital distributions or
leveraging transactions during the next 12 months. Alternatively,
S&P could lower the ratings if the company's operating performance
is weaker than S&P expects, causing its FOCF generation to turn
negative for consecutive quarters or leading its debt-to-EBITDA
metric to rise above 5x on a sustained basis. This could occur if
Safway's gross margins unexpectedly fell by about 200 basis points
(from our base case) while its revenue declined by the mid-single
digit percent area, for example.
S&P considers an upgrade unlikely because Safway's financial
policies will likely remain aggressive under its private equity
owner. S&P anticipates that the company will pursue additional
targeted acquisitions or, eventually, another capital distribution.
BASIC ENERGY: Reports Second Quarter 2016 Results
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Basic Energy Services, Inc., reported a net loss of $89.9 million
on $120 million of total revenues for the three months ended June
30, 2016, compared to a net loss of $48.3 million on $194 million
of total revenues for the same period in 2015.
For the six months ended June 30, 2016, the Company reported a net
loss of $173 million on $250 million of total revenues compared to
a net loss of $80.9 million on $455 million of total revenues for
the six months ended June 30, 2015.
Second quarter 2016 revenues declined 8% to $120.0 million from
$130.4 million in the first quarter of 2016, as continued low
levels of activity driven by weak and volatile energy prices and
significant weather impact during the first two months of the
quarter drove the Company's customers to further delay a growing
inventory of maintenance and workover projects. In the second
quarter of 2015, Basic generated $193.6 million in revenues.
Roe Patterson, Basic's president and chief executive officer,
stated, "While revenue came in slightly better than our modified
guidance and we believe activity levels probably reached the bottom
of this cycle during the month of May, our second quarter results
continued to reflect the uncertainty and volatility in oil prices;
forcing our customers to further curtail their capital spending
programs. In addition, unprecedented rainy conditions in the first
two months of the quarter, which represented approximately three
percentage points of the total sequential revenue drop, added to
the challenges we faced.
"While margins for the quarter reflect the continued competitive
pricing environment, our utilization numbers have held up well
compared to the overall softening market conditions. For this
reason, we believe we have gained market share in our production
oriented business lines such as well servicing and fluid services.
Should the improved activity levels we saw in June, and early July,
continue for the remainder of the year, we will fall back on this
higher market share to drive our business during the recovery.
"We made further progress in the quarter to adjust both our
operational infrastructure and our general & administrative costs
to address the prolonged weak market conditions. We continue to
look for ways to operate in a cost effective manner to get the
company to cash flow break-even or better by the end of the second
half of 2016. This will be difficult to achieve without continued
improvements in overall activity levels.
"Improving our capital structure remains a primary focus for our
company. We have retained the firm of Moelis & Company and the law
firm of Weil, Gotshal, & Manges LLP to assist us in discussions
with certain creditors to achieve our goals. These discussions are
ongoing at this time."
Adjusted EBITDA decreased to ($11.5 million), or (10%) of revenues,
for the second quarter of 2016 from ($11.1 million), or (9%) of
revenues, in the first quarter of 2016. In the second quarter of
2015, Basic generated Adjusted EBITDA of $6.1 million, or 3% of
revenues. Adjusted EBITDA is defined as net income before
interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization ("EBITDA"), loss on
customer audit settlements, and the net gain or loss from the
disposal of assets.
At June 30, 2016, total liquidity was approximately $138.4 million,
which included $22.1 million of availability under Basic's $100
million revolving credit facility.
On June 30, 2016, Basic had cash and cash equivalents of
approximately $86.1 million, up from $75.1 million at March 31,
2016, and $91.8 million on June 30, 2015.
"Basic's senior management and Board are evaluating potential
strategic alternatives, such as refinancing or restructuring of the
Company's capital structure or available financing options to
address the Company's liquidity position and high debt levels.
Basic has engaged financial and legal advisors, and is actively
working with its advisors and negotiating with certain creditors
and their advisors with respect to alternatives to the Company's
current capital structure. While the Company is optimistic that
ongoing negotiations with its creditors will lead to satisfactory
resolution of these issues, the Company cannot provide any
assurance that these negotiations will be successful. If the
Company is unable to find acceptable alternatives to its current
capital structure to better fund future capital needs, or if the
Company is unable to finance its operations on acceptable terms or
at all, the Company's business, financial condition and results of
operations may be materially and adversely affected."
A full-text copy of the press release is available for free at:
https://goo.gl/EVx0rC
About Basic Energy
Energy Services, Inc. provides a wide range of well site services
in the United States to oil and natural gas drilling and producing
companies, including completion and remedial services, fluid
services, well servicing and contract drilling. These services are
fundamental to establishing and maintaining the flow of oil and
natural gas throughout the productive life of a well. The
Company's broad range of services enables us to meet multiple needs
of our customers at the well site.
Basic Energy reported a net loss of $241.74 million in 2015
compared to a net loss of $8.34 million in 2014.
"If we are unable to generate sufficient cash flow or are otherwise
unable to obtain the funds required to make principal and interest
payments on our indebtedness, or if we otherwise fail to comply
with the various covenants in instruments governing any existing or
future indebtedness, we could be in default under the terms of such
instruments. In the event of a default, the holders of our
indebtedness could elect to declare all the funds borrowed under
those instruments to be due and payable together with accrued and
unpaid interest, secured lenders could foreclose on any of our
assets securing their loans and we or one or more of our
subsidiaries could be forced into bankruptcy or liquidation. If our
indebtedness is accelerated, or we enter into bankruptcy, we may be
unable to pay all of our indebtedness in full. Any of the
foregoing consequences could restrict our ability to grow our
business and cause the value of our common stock to decline," the
Company warned in its annual report for the year ended Dec. 31,
2015.
As of March 31, 2016, Basic Energy had $1.16 billion in total
assets, $1.14 billion in total liabilities and $25.20 million in
total stockholders' equity.
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As reported by the TCR on March 30, 2016, Standard & Poor's Ratings
Services lowered its corporate credit rating on Fort Worth-based
Basic Energy Services Inc. to 'CCC+' from 'B-'. The outlook is
negative.
The TCR reported on March 14, 2016, that Moody's Investors Service
downgraded Basic Energy Services, Inc.'s Corporate Family Rating
(CFR) to Caa3 from Caa1, its senior unsecured notes rating to Ca
from Caa2, and lowered its Speculative Grade Liquidity Rating to
SGL-4 from SGL-3. The outlook remains negative.
BEEKMAN LIQUORS: Taps New York New Star as Broker
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Beekman Liquors, Inc. seeks approval from the U.S. Bankruptcy Court
for the Southern District of New York to hire a broker.
The Debtor proposes to hire New York New Star Realty Inc. in
connection with a potential sale of its assets, the proceeds of
which will be used to fund a Chapter 11 liquidating plan.
The firm will receive a commission, which is 6% of the gross sale
proceeds.
Kam Chong, vice-president of New York New Star, disclosed in a
court filing that he and his firm are "disinterested" as defined in
section 101(14) of the Bankruptcy Code.
The firm can be reached through:
Kam Chong
New York New Star Realty Inc.
214-22 42nd Avenue
Bayside, New York 11361
About Beekman Liquors
Beekman Liquors, Inc. sought protection under Chapter 11 of the
Bankruptcy Code in the Southern District of New York (Manhattan)
(Case No. 16-11370) on May 13, 2016. The petition was signed by
David Frieser, president. The case is assigned to Judge Martin
Glenn. The Debtor estimated assets of $500,000 to $1 million and
debts of $1 million to $10 million.
BILLINGSLEY PRECISION: Case Summary & 4 Unsecured Creditors
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Debtor: Billingsley Precision Machining, LLC
dba West Precision Machine
P.O. Box 177097
Irving, TX 75017
Case No.: 16-42788
Chapter 11 Petition Date: July 22, 2016
Court: United States Bankruptcy Court
Northern District of Texas (Ft. Worth)
Judge: 16-42788
Debtor's Counsel: Eric A. Liepins, Esq.
ERIC A. LIEPINS, P.C.
12770 Coit Rd., Suite 1100
Dallas, TX 75251
Tel: (972) 991-5591
E-mail: eric@ealpc.com
Total Assets: $1.20 million
Total Liabilities: $847,102
The petition was signed by David Billingsley, sole member.
A copy of the Debtor's list of four unsecured creditors is
available for free at http://bankrupt.com/misc/txnb16-42788.pdf
BIND THERAPEUTICS: Receives Two Qualified Bids for Auction
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BIND Therapeutics, Inc., a biotechnology company developing
targeted and programmable therapeutics called ACCURINS(R), on July
25 disclosed that it has received two bids that are qualified to
participate in the Court authorized auction beginning at 10:00 a.m.
EST on July 25, 2016. The bids are in addition to Pfizer Inc.'s
initial stalking horse bid of approximately $20 million under
Section 363 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code.
The U.S. Bankruptcy Court has authorized BIND to proceed with an
auction on July 25, 2016 and the Company intends to select the
highest and best offer at the conclusion of the auction. The
winning bid is subject to U.S. Bankruptcy Court approval and a
hearing is scheduled to take place on July 27, 2016.
BIND initiated voluntary Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on May 1,
2016 and is conducting a sale of assets pursuant to Section 363 of
the Bankruptcy Code.
About BIND Therapeutics
BIND Therapeutics is a biotechnology company developing novel
targeted therapeutics, primarily for the treatment of cancer. BIND
Therapeutics, Inc., aka BIND Biosciences, Inc., and BIND
Biosciences Security Corporation filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
protection (Bankr. D. Del. Case Nos. 16-11084 and 16-11085) on May
1, 2016.
Peter M. Gilhuly, Esq., Kimberly A. Posin, Esq., and Adam E.
Malatesta, Esq., at Latham & Watkins LLP, and John Henry Knight,
Esq., and Amanda R. Steele, Esq., at Richards, Layton & Finger,
P.A., serve as Chapter 11 counsel.
The Debtors' financial advisor is Cowen and Company, LLC. Prime
Clerk LLC serves as claims and noticing agent. In its petition,
the Debtors estimated $10 million to $50 million in both assets and
liabilities.
The petitions were signed by Andrew Hircsh, president and chief
executive officer.
BLACKBAUD INC: Egan-Jones Assigns BB Sr. Unsecured Rating
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Egan-Jones Ratings Agency assigned a BB senior unsecured rating on
debt issued by Blackbaud Inc on July 15, 2016.
Blackbaud Inc. is a supplier of software and services specifically
designed for nonprofit organizations. Its products focus on
fundraising, website management, CRM, analytics, financial
management, ticketing, and education administration.
BLUE EARTH: Court Confirms Bankruptcy Plan
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BankruptcyData.com reported that Blue Earth and Jackson Investment
Group (JIG) filed with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court Joint Chapter 11
Plan of Reorganization. According to the Plan, "On the Effective
Date, Blue Earth shall be reorganized and remain a Nevada
corporation, existing equity interests in Debtor Blue Earth shall
be cancelled, and 100% of the new equity interests in Reorganized
Blue Earth shall be issued to JIG. In particular, it is the intent
of the Plan Proponents to engage in the following Restructuring
Transactions. Reorganized Blue Earth will assume $8 million of
debt into the Exit Contingent Note, from a combination of the full
amount of Plan Funding Amount, a substantial portion of the Allowed
DIP Claim and a portion of the Allowed Prepetition Note Secured
Claim, and convert $1 million from a combination of a portion of
the Allowed DIP Claim and a portion of the Allowed Prepetition Note
Secured Claim into Reorganized Blue Earth Equity Interests.
Reorganized Blue Earth will retain the operations of Sumter Heat
and Power, LLC, as well as collect various other receivables. The
Exit Contingent Note will have a term of 5 years, deferred interest
accruing at 1%, and after 5 years any remaining amount of the Exit
Contingent Note will be satisfied in full from the assets of the
Reorganized Debtor. Shortly after the Effective Date, Brooks Heat
& Power, Ltd. will be transferred to a separate newly formed entity
owned by JIG, and upon such transfer, the Exit Contingent Note will
be reduced by $2.4 million. The newly formed entity will provide
management services to the Reorganized Debtors, and the Reorganized
Debtors will have no direct employees." The Court subsequently
confirmed the Plan.
About Blue Earth
Blue Earth, Inc., and its subsidiaries are comprehensive providers
of alternative/renewable energy solutions for small and
medium-sized commercial and industrial facilities. Blue Earth
builds, manages, owns and operates independent power generation and
management systems geared towards helping commercial and industrial
building owners save energy and money, and reduce their carbon
footprint.
Blue Earth, Inc., and Blue Earth Tech, Inc., filed Chapter 11
bankruptcy petitions (Bankr. N.D. Cal. Case Nos. 16-30296 and
16-30297) on March 21, 2016. The petitions were signed by Robert
G. Powell as CEO. The Debtors' other subsidiaries are not included
in the filing.
The Debtors listed $103 million in prepetition assets when it filed
for bankruptcy in March 2016.
The Debtors estimated both assets and liabilities in the range of
$10 million to $50 million.
Pachulski, Stang, Ziehl & Jones LLP serves as the Debtors' counsel.
Eos Capital Advisors LLC and Ice Glen Associates, LLC act as
valuators of the Debtors' assets. Kurtzman Carson Consultants LLC
represents the Debtors as claims and noticing agent.
A 2-member panel has been appointed to serve as the Official
Committee of Unsecured Creditors in the case.
Judge Dennis Montali has been assigned the cases.
BUILDERS FIRSTSOURCE: S&P Affirms 'B+' CCR, Outlook Stable
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S&P Global Ratings said it affirmed its 'B+' corporate credit
rating on Builders FirstSource Inc. The outlook is stable.
S&P also affirmed its 'B+' issue-level rating on Builders' $350
million senior secured notes due 2021 and $600 million term loan
due 2022. (Builders' senior secured notes have since increased to
$617.6 million via a privately negotiated note exchange.) S&P's
'3' recovery rating on both debt issues is unchanged, indicating
S&P's expectation of meaningful (50% to 70%; lower half of the
range) recovery for lenders and bondholders in the event of a
payment default.
Finally, S&P affirmed its 'B-' issue-level rating (two notches
below the corporate credit rating) on Builder's $750 million senior
unsecured notes due 2023. (Builders' senior unsecured notes have
since been reduced to $417.6 million via a privately negotiated
note exchange.) The recovery rating on the notes remains '6',
indicating S&P's expectation of negligible (0% to 10%) recovery for
bondholders in the event of a payment default.
"The stable outlook reflects our view that Builders FirstSource
will benefit from continued, albeit slow, growth in U.S.
residential construction, as well as continued synergies from the
ProBuild acquisition," said S&P Global Ratings credit analyst Pablo
Garces. "We expect Builders to improve debt to EBITDA to 4.7x and
FFO to debt to 13.1% by the end of 2016. Our view of the company's
financial risk as highly leveraged incorporates the risk of future
volatility in EBITDA and leverage measures given its correlation to
the highly cyclical residential construction market."
While S&P considers it unlikely, S&P could lower its rating on
Builders FirstSource if management adopted more aggressive
financial policies--such as leveraged share repurchases or
debt-financed acquisitions--that resulted in leverage in excess of
8x over the next 12 months. A sharp decline in sales or depressed
EBITDA generation leading to 8x leverage could also trigger a
downgrade; however, this would require an unlikely scenario of
EBITDA margin compression of 300 basis points compared with S&P's
current projection. This could occur in the event of a recession,
on which S&P's economists place a 20%-25% probability. Finally,
S&P could lower the rating if liquidity became constrained to the
point that S&P assessed it as less than adequate, which could occur
due to significantly reduced availability under the company's $800
million ABL facility due 2020.
While S&P believes an upgrade is unlikely over the next 12 months,
it could raise the rating if debt to EBITDA was reduced and
maintained below 4x. In this scenario, S&P would view the
company's financial risk as significant. Alternatively, S&P would
raise its rating if the company demonstrated limited earnings
volatility and greater end market diversity such that S&P viewed
business risk as fair. S&P does not ascribe a high probability to
either upside scenario over the next 12 months.
CANCER GENETICS: Annual Meeting of Stockholders Set for Oct. 11
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The Board of Directors of Cancer Genetics, Inc., determined that
the Company's annual meeting of stockholders for the year ended
Dec. 31, 2015, will be held on Oct. 11, 2016, at a time and
location to be determined by the authorized officers and set forth
in the Company's proxy statement for the Annual Meeting, and
established Aug. 24, 2016, as the record date for determining
stockholders entitled to notice of, and vote at, the Annual
Meeting.
The Annual Meeting is more than 30 days from the anniversary of the
Company's annual meeting of stockholders for the year ended Dec.
31, 2014, which was held on May 14, 2015. As a result,
stockholders of the Company who wish to have a proposal considered
for inclusion in the proxy materials for the Annual Meeting
pursuant to Rule 14a-8 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
as amended must provide written notice to the Company at its
corporate headquarters, 201 Route 17 North, 2nd Floor, Rutherford,
New Jersey 07070, on or before Aug. 15, 2016, which the Company has
determined to be a reasonable time before it expects to begin to
print and mail its proxy materials. Stockholder proposals intended
to be considered for inclusion in the proxy materials for the
Annual Meeting must comply with the requirements, including the
deadline set forth above as well as all the applicable rules and
regulations promulgated by the Securities and Exchange Commission
under the Exchange Act.
In addition, pursuant to the Company's bylaws, stockholders who
wish to nominate a person for election as a director at the Annual
Meeting must provide written notice to the Company at its corporate
headquarters on or before Aug. 1, 2016. Any such written notice
must be directed to the attention of the Company's Secretary at the
Company's corporate headquarters and must comply with the
applicable provisions of the Company's bylaws, as amended.
About Cancer Genetics
Rutherford, N.J.-based Cancer Genetics, Inc., is an early-stage
diagnostics company focused on developing and commercializing
proprietary genomic tests and services to improve and personalize
the diagnosis, prognosis and response to treatment (theranosis) of
cancer.
Cancer Genetics reported a net loss of $20.2 million on $18.0
million of revenue for the year ended Dec. 31, 2015, compared to a
net loss of $16.6 million on $10.2 million of revenue for the year
ended Dec. 31, 2014.
As of March 31, 2016, Cancer Genetics had $43.96 million in total
assets, $15.7 million in total liabilities and $28.3 million in
total stockholders' equity.
CARLBROOK SCHOOL: Court to Take Up Plan Outline on August 17
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The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Virginia is
set to hold a hearing on August 17, at 11:30 a.m., to consider the
disclosure statement detailing the Chapter 11 plan of The Carlbrook
School, LLC.
The hearing will take place at the US Courthouse, 3rd Floor
Courtroom, 700 Main Street, Danville, Virginia. Objections are due
by August 10.
About The Carlbrook School
The Carlbrook School, LLC sought protection under Chapter 11 of the
Bankruptcy Code (Bankr. W. D. Va. Case No. 16-60268) on February
17, 2016. The petition was signed by Justin J. Merritt, managing
member of Education Management Services, LLC, manager of The
Carlbrook School, LLC.
The case is assigned to Judge Paul M. Black.
At the time of the filing, the Debtor estimated its assets at
$100,000 to $500,000 and debts at $1 million to $10 million.
CARLOS & CARLA: Hires Roberts as Bankruptcy Counsel
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Carlos & Carla, LLC, seeks authority from the U.S. Bankruptcy Court
for the Northern District of Texas to employ The Law Office of
Lantis G. Roberts, PLLC as counsel to the Debtor.
Carlos & Carla requires Roberts to:
(a) advise and consult with the Debtor concerning (i) legal
questions arising in administering, reorganizing, and/or
liquidating the Debtor's estate and (ii) the Debtor's
rights and remedies in connections with estate assets,
accounts receivable, and creditors' claims;
(b) assist the Debtor in the investigation of the acts,
conduct, assets, and liabilities of the Debtor, and any
other matters relevant to the cases;
(c) investigate and potentially prosecute preference,
fraudulent transfer, and other causes of action arising
under the Debtor's avoidance powers;
(d) take all necessary legal action to preserve and protect
the Debtor's estate;
(e) prepare on behalf of the Debtor all necessary
pleadings, applications, motions, adversary proceedings,
answers, notices, reports, orders, responses, and other
legal documents that are required for the orderly
administration of the Debtor's estate;
(f) aid the Debtor in the reorganization process; and
(g) perform all other legal services that the Debtor may
determine are necessary and appropriate to faithfully
discharge its duties as a Debtor-in- possession.
The Debtor agreed to pay Roberts by waiving the office rent in
exchange for services rendered by Roberts in the bankruptcy case.
Roberts will also be reimbursed for reasonable out-of-pocket
expenses incurred.
Lantis G. Roberts, sole shareholder and attorney of The Law Office
of Lantis G. Roberts, PLLC, assured the Court that the firm is a
"disinterested person" as the term is defined in Section 101(14) of
the Bankruptcy Code and does not represent any interest adverse to
the Debtor and its estate.
Roberts can be reached at:
Lantis G. Roberts, Esq.
THE LAW OFFICE OF LANTIS G. ROBERTS, PLLC
1502 Houston Street, Suite 108
Grand Prairie, TX 75050
Tel: (817) 768-1819 Phone
Fax: (817) 704-4529 Fax
E-mail: Lantis@kreativelaw.com
About Carlos & Carla
Carlos & Carla, LLC, filed a Chapter 11 bankruptcy petition (Bankr.
N.D. Tex. Case No. 16-32700) on July 5, 2016. The petition was
filed pro se.
CASCADES INC: DBRS Confirms 'BB' Issuer Rating
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DBRS Limited confirmed the Issuer Rating of Cascades Inc. at BB
with a Stable trend. The Senior Unsecured Debt Rating is also
confirmed at BB with a Stable trend and the recovery rating remains
unchanged at RR4. The confirmation reflects the Company's gradually
improving financial risk profile and its stable business risk
profile. Cascades' current ratings remain supported by its strong
market position in key markets, especially as the largest producer
of containerboard and tissue in Canada; its leadership position in
the European boxboard market; and its solid market position in the
U.S. containerboard and tissue markets. Market cyclicality
continues to be a key challenge for the Company and purchased fibre
costs can be quite volatile.
In the last 12 months (LTM) to March 2016, overall shipments rose.
Tissue shipments benefited from the startup of the retrofitted
paper machine at the St. Helens, Oregon, facility. Pricing was
mixed, and U.S. dollar-denominated prices were supported by the
weaker Canadian dollar. Strengthening of the Canadian dollar versus
the euro negatively affected European boxboard pricing in 2015, but
this trend was reversed in Q1 2016. While the European division
dealt with a sharp increase in fibre costs, lower energy and fibre
expenses in North America supported the consolidated EBITDA margin
at 11.6% and total EBITDA of $457 million (DBRS method) on a
Company-wide basis. Cascades generated another free cash flow
surplus and used some of the proceeds to repay debt. The impact on
total debt was somewhat mitigated by the weaker Canadian dollar as
approximately 70% of the debtload is denominated in U.S. dollars.
Overall, the reduced debt and better operating performance led to
improved metrics.
Cost-reduction efforts and increasing output are expected to
support operating performance, but DBRS does not expect material
structural strengthening in the business profile in the near term.
In terms of financial metrics, DBRS projects modest improvement
going forward based on steady incremental production increases,
relatively stable input costs and some pricing improvement. These
positive drivers may be somewhat offset by a stronger Canadian
dollar which, although reducing reported debt, negatively affects
operating earnings despite a modest offset by the Company's hedging
program.
DBRS expects the financial profile to remain stable going forward.
Should Cascades' performance exceed DBRS's projections, DBRS would
consider applying a positive trend to the ratings. Alternatively, a
sustained market downturn could lead to a negative rating action,
although Cascades enjoys some cushion for its current rating at
this stage.
CHARLES WALKER: Creditors Oppose Approval of Plan Outline
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A group of creditors has objected to approval of the disclosure
statement detailing the Chapter 11 plan of reorganization of
Charles Walker.
In their objection filed with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the
Middle District of Tennessee, John Rodney and Greg Lister
complained the outline of the plan does not provide "adequate
information" regarding the status of the allowance of their
claims.
Both creditors also complained that the document does not provide
enough information regarding the feasibility or means for
implementation of the proposed plan.
"Information sufficient to analyze the proposed plan of
reorganization and the required fair and equitable treatment of all
creditors is not available in the disclosure statement," the
creditors said in the filing.
About Charles Walker
Charles E. Walker sought protection under Chapter 11 of the
Bankruptcy Code (Bankr. M. D. Tenn. Case No. 16-03304). The case
is assigned to Judge Randal S. Mashburn.
CHARTER SCHOOL: Authorized to Use Cash Collateral Until Sept. 7
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Judge Roberta A. Colton of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Middle
District of Florida authorized Charter School Development Services,
Inc. to use cash collateral on an interim basis, until September 7,
2016.
The Debtor sought authority to use cash collateral and provide
adequate protection to Patrick Cavanaugh, as receiver for secured
creditor First Farmers Financial, LLC, on an interim basis.
The approved Budget covers the months of July through December
2016. The Budget provides for total expenses in the amount of
$37,173.30.
A hearing on the Debtor's Motion will continue on Sept. 7, 2016 at
11:00 a.m.
A full-text copy of the Order, dated July 22, 2016, is available at
https://is.gd/0eV9Rd
About Charter School Development Services, Inc.
Charter School Development Services, Inc. filed a chapter 11
petition (Bankr. M.D. Fla. Case No. 16-04312) on June 29, 2016.
The petition was signed by Vince V. Desai, president.
The Debtor is represented by Michael A. Nardella, Esq., at Nardella
& Nardella, PLLC. The case is assigned to Judge Roberta A.
Colton.
The Debtor estimated assets and debts at $1 million to $20 million
at the time of the filing.
CINCINNATI BELL: Egan-Jones Hikes Sr. Unsecured Ratings to B
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Egan-Jones Ratings Company raised the senior unsecured ratings on
debt issued by Cincinnati Bell Inc. to B from B- on July 8, 2016.
Cincinnati Bell is a telephone company in Cincinnati, Ohio, and its
nearby suburbs in the U.S. states of Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky.
CIVIC PARTNERS: Dismissal of Chap. 11 Case Reversed
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The United States Bankruptcy Appellate Panel, Eighth Circuit,
reversed and remanded the July 8, 2015 order of the bankruptcy
court dismissing Civic Partners Sioux City, LLC's Chapter 11
bankruptcy case.
"Having reviewed de novo the amended lease, we conclude the
original lease, not the amended lease, controls Civic Partners'
relationship with Main Street. In keeping with its earlier rulings,
the bankruptcy court did not consider the possibility that Civic
Partners might be able to propose a confirmable plan predicated on
the original lease. This is a relevant factor that should be given
significant weight in determining whether to dismiss Civic
Partners' chapter 11 case. We therefore reverse the bankruptcy
court's July 8, 2015 order dismissing Civic Partners' chapter 11
bankruptcy case and remand for further proceedings consistent with
this opinion," said the appellate panel.
A full-text copy of the appellate panel's July 19, 2016 ruling is
available at https://is.gd/w8xwvN from Leagle.com.
The case is Civic Partners Sioux City, LLC Debtor-Appellant, v.
Main Street Theatres, Inc.; Main Street-Sioux City, Inc.; Steven
Semingson; Northwest Bank, successor by merger with First National
Bank; City of Sioux City Objectors-Appellees, No. 15-6024 (BAP),
relating to In re: Civic Partners Sioux City, LLC, Debtor.
Objector-Appellee is represented by:
George Mark Rice, Esq.
Bernard L. Spaeth, Jr., Esq.
John H. Moorlach, Esq.
699 Walnut Street, Suite 2000
Des Moines, IA 50309
Tel: (515)288-6041
Fax: (515)246-1474
Email: rice@whitfieldlaw.com
spaeth@whitfieldlaw.com
moorlach@whitfieldlaw.com
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Richard P. Garden, Jr., Esq.
Richard Patrick Jeffries, Esq.
Megan S. Wright, Esq.
233 South 13 Street, Suite 1900
Lincoln, NE 68508
Tel: (402)474-6900
Email: rgarden@clinewilliams.com
rickjeffries@clinewilliams.com
mwright@clinewilliams.com
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Jeff William Wright, Esq.
10805 Sunset Office Drive, Suite 306
Sunset Hills, MO 63127
Tel: (314)766-4462
Email: jwright@leahywrightlaw.com
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Robert S. Marticello, Esq.
3200 Park Center Drive, Suite 250
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Tel: (714)445-1000
Fax: (714)445-1002
Email: rmarticello@swelawfirm.com
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Lance D. Ehmcke, Esq.
1128 Historic 4th Street
Sioux City, IA 51101
Tel: (712)255-8838
Fax: (712)258-6714
Email: lance.ehmke@heidmanlaw.com
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Peter J. Leo, Esq.
One Pacific Place
1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 800
Omaha, NE 68124
Tel: (402)390-9500
Fax: (402)390-9005
Email: peter.leo@koleyjessen.com
Debtor-Appellant is represented by:
A. Frank Baron, Esq.
750 Pierce St
Sioux City, IA 51102-0717
Tel: (712)277-1015
Fax: (712)277-3067
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Malcolm A. Misuraca, Esq.
548 Market Street
San Francisco, CA 94104
Tel: (415)305-5485
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Anthony Steven Chavez, Esq.
James D. Stroffe, Esq.
Andrew R. Nelson, Esq.
William Q. Tran, Esq.
19800 MacArthur Blvd., Suite 1100
Irvine, CA 92612-2425
Tel: (949)265-1100
Fax: (949)265-1199
Email: achavez@fsglawyers.com
jstroffe@fsglawyers.com
anelson@fsglawyers.com
wtran@fsglawyers.com
About Civic Partners
Civic Partners Sioux City, LLC, based in Huntington Beach,
California, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy (Bankr. N.D. Iowa Case
No. 11-00829) on April 14, 2011. A. Frank Baron, Esq., at Baron,
Sar, Goodwin, Gill & Lohr, serves as the Debtor's counsel. In its
petition, the Debtor estimated $1 million to $10 million in assets
and debts. The petition was signed by Steven P. Semingson,
managing member.
CLARK-CUTLER-MCDERMOTT: Taps K&L Gates as Legal Counsel
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Clark-Cutler-McDermott Company seeks approval from the U.S.
Bankruptcy Court for the District of Massachusetts to hire K&L
Gates LLP as legal counsel.
The firm will provide these services in connection with the Chapter
11 cases of Clark-Cutler-McDermott and its affiliate CCM Automotive
Lafayette LLC:
(a) advising and assisting the Debtors with respect to their
rights, powers and duties;
(b) advising the Debtors on the conduct of their cases;
(c) preparing legal papers, appearing in courts and attending
meetings;
(d) advising the Debtors in connection with the use of cash
collateral and other financing issues;
(e) advising and assisting the Debtors in connection with the
formulation, negotiation and promulgation of a sale of
the Debtors' assets and any attendant liquidating or
reorganization plan.
The hourly rates for the K&L personnel designated to represent the
Debtors are:
Charles A. Dale III $800
Mackenzie L. Shea $580
Sven T. Nylen $560
David A. Mawhinney $425
Y. Frank Ren $390
Rebecca M. Fallon $325
Mr. Dale disclosed in a court filing that the firm is a
"disinterested person" as defined in section 101(14) of the
Bankruptcy Code.
The firm can be reached through:
Charles A. Dale, III, Esq.
K&L Gates LLP
State Street Financial Center
One Lincoln Street
Boston, MA 02111
Tel: (617) 261-3112
Fax: (617) 261-3175
Email: chad.dale@klgates.com
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David Mawhinney, Esq.
K&L Gates LLP
State Street Financial Center
One Lincoln Street
Boston, MA 02111
Tel: 617-951-9178
Email: david.mawhinney@klgates.com
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Mackenzie Shea, Esq.
K&L Gates LLP
State Street Financial Center
One Lincoln Street
Boston, MA 02111
Tel: (617) 261-3250
Fax: (617) 261-3175
Email: mackenzie.shea@klgates.com
About Clark-Cutler-Mcdermott Company
Automobile parts manufacturer Clark-Cutler-McDermott Company and
its subsidiary CCM Automotive Lafayette LLC filed chapter 11
petitions (Bankr. D. Mass. Lead Case No. 16-41188) on July 7,
2016. The cases are pending joint administration before Hon.
Christopher J. Panos. The petitions were signed by James T.
McDermott, CEO.
The Debtors are represented by Charles A. Dale, III, Esq., David
Mawhinney, Esq., and Mackenzie Shea, Esq., at K&L Gates LLP.
The Debtors each estimated assets of $10 million to $50 million and
debts of $10 million to $50 million at the time of the chapter 11
filings.
CLEVELAND BIOLABS: Director Quits; Three Directors Appointed
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Yulia Lebedina resigned from the board of directors of Cleveland
BioLabs, Inc., on July 21, 2016. As disclosed in a regulatory
filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, Ms. Lebedina
did not resign because of a disagreement with the Company or the
other members of the Board on any matter relating to the Company's
operations, policies or practices. Ms. Lebedina was most recently
elected director by the Company's stockholders after being
nominated by the Board as a designee of David Davidovich, the
Company's majority stockholder, under the terms of the previously
disclosed securities purchase agreement between Mr. Davidovich and
the Company, dated as of June 24, 2015.
Effective July 21, 2016, the Board appointed Daniil Talyanskiy,
Alexander Andryushechkin and Randy Saluck J.D., MBA, as replacement
directors to fill the vacancies created by the resignations of Ms.
Lebedina mentioned above and the previously disclosed resignations
of Messrs. Antal and McGowan on July 8, 2016. Messrs. Talyanskiy
and Andryushechkin were proposed as director nominees by the
Company's majority stockholder under the terms of the SPA. There
are no arrangements or understandings between Mr. Saluck and any
other persons pursuant to which he was selected as director.
Messrs. Saluck and Andryushechkin have been named to serve on the
Board's Audit Committee, with Mr. Saluck acting as Chair. The
Company anticipates that as a result of its appointment of these
new directors to fill the vacancies on the Board's Audit Committee,
it will regain compliance with the corporate governance rules of
the NASDAQ Stock Market. As of July 22, 2016, the Company does not
expect to name Mr. Talyanskiy to any committees of the Board.
Additionally, Ms. Lea Verny, a director currently serving on the
Board and the Audit Committee, was appointed Board Chair to fill
the vacancy created by the resignation of Mr. McGowan.
Randy S. Saluck, J.D., MBA, Mr. Saluck previously served as one of
our directors from May 2013 until April 2016. Mr. Saluck has been
the managing member of Mortar Rock Capital Management, LLC and the
Portfolio Manager of Mortar Rock Capital LP, a value-oriented
investment fund, since 2005. Since 2015, Mr. Saluck has served as
the Chief Financial Officer and chief strategic officer of
Accelerated Pharma, Inc. a company focused on genomic technology to
develop drugs for oncology and other indications. Since February
2016, Mr. Saluck has served as a director for Convexity Scientific,
LLC. a private medical device company. From 2002 to 2005, Mr.
Saluck was a portfolio manager at the investment fund of Meisenbach
Capital, LP and, from 2000 to 2002, Mr. Saluck was a senior analyst
at Tyndall Partners, LLC, which invested in value-oriented equities
and distressed debt. From 1999 to 2000, Mr. Saluck was an analyst
at Highfields Capital Management, LLC, where he was responsible for
special situations and risk arbitrage. Prior thereto, Mr. Saluck
was an investment banker focused on mergers and acquisitions
involving a variety of industries at Salomon Brothers Inc. Before
becoming an investment banker, Mr. Saluck was a corporate and
securities attorney, working at Cahill Gordon & Reindel LLP and
then Tenzer Greenblatt LLP. As an attorney, Mr. Saluck worked with
numerous small capitalization companies assisting them in the
execution of their financing and strategic plans. He received a
Bachelor's degree from the University of Pennsylvania, a Juris
Doctor degree from the University of Virginia and an MBA from the
Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania with a
concentration in finance and accounting. Mr. Saluck currently
serves on the Board of Directors of the Connecticut Region of the
Anti-Defamation League. Mr. Saluck will provide our board with
stockholder perspective and experience in public finance and
investor relationships.
Mr. Talyanskiy has served as the chief business officer of IBC
Generium LLC, a pharmaceutical research and development company,
since 2011. Mr. Talyanskiy also currently serves as the First
Deputy CEO of Generium JSC, biotech pharmaceuticals manufacturing
company, and as a member of the Supervisory Board of co.don AG
(CNWK), a regenerative pharmaceuticals manufacturing company.
Prior to joining IBC Generium LLC, from 2008 to 2011, Mr.
Talyanskiy was the Head of Corporate University in UIC Oboronprom
JSC. From 2006 to 2008, Mr. Talyanskiy worked in various
investment companies as an Investment Manager. Mr. Talyanskiy
graduated from the Togliatti Academy of Management with a Master's
Degree in Management in 2007. The Company said Mr. Talyanskiy's
experience in business development of pharmaceuticals will make him
an important asset to the Company's Board.
Mr. Andryushechkin currently serves as the chief financial officer
of Generium JSC, a pharmaceutical research and development company.
From 2012 to 2016, Mr. Andryushechkin was the Head of Finance of
ASG LLC, a manufacturing company, where he was responsible for
corporate finance and investment management. Also Mr.
Andryushechkin was a member of the Board of Festival City LLC, a
real estate development company, where he focused on business
development activities. From 2012 to 2014, Mr. Andryushechkin was
Chairman of the Board ASTOR CJSC, where he focused on financial
management. Mr. Andryushechkin graduated from the Omsk State
University with a Master's Degree in Economics in 2005 and a
post-graduate degree in Economics and Management in 2008. The
Company said Mr. Andryushechkin's experience in corporate finance
and financial management, including investment management and
business valuation will make him an important asset to the
Company's Board.
About Cleveland BioLabs
Cleveland BioLabs, Inc. (NASDAQ: CBLI) is a biopharmaceutical
company developing novel approaches to activate the immune system
and address serious unmet medical needs. The Buffalo, New
York-based company's proprietary platform of toll-like immune
receptor activators has applications in radiation mitigation,
oncology immunotherapy and vaccines.
Cleveland reported a net loss of $13.04 million on $2.70 million of
grants and contracts revenues for the year ended Dec. 31, 2015,
compared to net income of $35,366 on $3.70 million of grants and
contracts revenues for the year ended Dec. 31, 2014.
As of March 31, 2016, Cleveland Biolabs had $19.8 million in total
assets, $4.85 million in total liabilities and $14.9 million in
total stockholders' equity.
COCRYSTAL PHARMA: Gary Wilcox Assumes Interim CEO Position
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Cocrystal Pharma, Inc., announced that Dr. Gary Wilcox will assume
the role of interim chief executive officer effective July 22,
2016. Dr. Wilcox previously served as the chief executive officer
of Cocrystal from 2008 to 2015. Mr. Jeffrey Meckler stepped down
as chief executive officer and from the Board to pursue other
interests. Dr. Wilcox will continue to serve as the vice chairman
of the Board of Directors of the company.
In addition, Dr. Douglas Mayers, the chief medical officer at
Cocrystal, submitted his resignation effective immediately. Dr.
Luz Pascual, vice president Clinical Development, will continue to
oversee the ongoing clinical programs.
On behalf of Cocrystal Pharma's board, Chairman Professor Raymond
F. Schinazi said, "I want to thank Jeffrey and Doug for leading the
efforts to transform Cocrystal from a discovery to a clinical
development company. Dr. Gary Wilcox is a veteran of the
pharmaceutical industry with decades of research and development
expertise. As Vice Chair of the company he is familiar with all
aspects of ongoing operations."
Dr. Wilcox said, "I am honored to be part of a highly committed
leadership team and honored to continue working closely with our
distinguished board of directors and scientific founders to advance
Cocrystal's antiviral portfolio."
Dr. Wilcox has over 35 years of experience in biotech companies
including 14 years at Icos Corporation where he played a key role
in the development of Cialis as the executive vice president of
Operations and a member of the board of directors. Prior to that,
he served as Vice Chairman, Executive Vice President and a Director
of Xoma Corporation. Prior to Xoma, Dr. Wilcox co-founded Ingene
Inc. serving as its chairman, president and CEO prior to the merger
of Ingene into Xoma. Dr. Wilcox was a Professor of Microbiology
and a member of the Molecular Biology Institute at UCLA for 10
years. He has served on 15 boards of directors including NASDAQ,
New York and London stock exchange companies, as well as private
technology companies.
About Cocrystal Pharma
Cocrystal Pharma, Inc., formerly known as Biozone Pharmaceuticals,
Inc., is a pharmaceutical company with a mission to discover novel
antiviral therapeutics as treatments for serious and/or chronic
viral diseases. Cocrystal Pharma employs unique technologies and
Nobel Prize winning expertise to create first- and best-in-class
antiviral drugs. These technologies and the Company's market-
focused approach to drug discovery are designed to efficiently
deliver small molecule therapeutics that are safe, effective and
convenient to administer.
The Company's primary business going forward is to develop novel
medicines for use in the treatment of human viral diseases.
Cocrystal has been developing novel technologies and approaches to
create first-in-class and best-in-class antiviral drug candidates
since its initial funding in 2008. Subsequent funding was
provided to Cocrystal Discovery, Inc., by Teva Pharmaceuticals
Industries, Ltd., or Teva, in 2011. The Company's focus is to
pursue the development and commercialization of broad-spectrum
antiviral drug candidates that will transform the treatment and
prophylaxis of viral diseases in humans. By concentrating the
Company's research and development efforts on viral replication
inhibitors, the Company plans to leverage its infrastructure and
expertise in these areas.
Cocrystal Pharma, reported a net loss of $50.1 million on $78,000
of grant revenues for the year ended Dec. 31, 2015, compared to a
net loss of $99,000 on $9,000 of grant revenues for the year ended
Dec. 31, 2014.
As of Dec. 31, 2015, Cocrystal Pharma had $224 million in total
assets, $56.6 million in total liabilities and $168 million in
total stockholders' equity.
COGENT COMMUNICATIONS: Egan-Jones Assigns B+ Sr. Unsecured Rating
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Egan-Jones Ratings Company assigned B+ senior unsecured ratings on
debt issued by Cogent Communications Holdings Inc on July 18,
2016.
Cogent Communications is a multinational internet service provider
based in the United States.
COMPANION DX: Hires Pendergraft & Simon as Counsel
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Companion DX Reference Lab, LLC seeks authorization from the U.S.
Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas to employ
Pendergraft & Simon, LLP as counsel.
The Debtor requires P&S to:
a. analyze the financial situation, and rendering advice and
assistance to the Debtor in deterring whether to file petitions
under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code;
b. advise the Debtor with respect to their powers and duties as
a debtors in possession;
c. conduct appropriate examination of witness, claimants and
other persons;
d. prepare and file appropriate petitions, schedules of assets
and liabilities, statements of affairs, answers, motions and other
legal papers; and to consult with and advise the Debtor in
connection with the operation of or the termination of the
operation of the business of the Debtor;
e. represent the Debtor at the first meeting of creditors and
such other services as may be required during the course of the
bankruptcy proceedings;
f. represent the Debtor in all proceedings before the Court and
in any other judicial or administrative proceeding where the rights
of the Debtor may be litigated of otherwise affected;
g. prepare, file, negotiate and prosecute of a Disclosure
Statement and Plan of Reorganization;
h. advise and consult with the Debtor concerning questions
arising in the conduct of the administration of the estate and
concerning the Debtor's rights and remedies with regard to the
estates' assets and the claims of secured, priority and unsecured
creditors;
i. investigate pre-petition transactions and prosecute, if
appropriate, preference and other avoidance actions arising under
the Debtor's avoidance powers or any other causes of action held by
the estate;
j. defend, if necessary, any motions to lift the automatic
stay, contested matters and/or adversary proceedings, and, analyze
and prosecute any objections to claims; and
k. appear on behalf of the Debtor before this Court.
P&S will be paid at these hourly rates:
Robert L. Pendergraft $500
Leonard H. Simon $500
Partners $500
Senior Associate/Of Counsel $300
Cecilia Sanchez $200
Senior Paralegal/Senior Law Clerk $200
Junior Paralegal/Junior Law Clerk $100
P&S agreed to receive retainer in the amount of $75,000 payable in
three installments of $25,000 each.
Leonard H. Simon of Pendergraft & Simon, LLP, assured the Court
that the firm is a "disinterested person" as the term is defined in
Section 101(14) of the Bankruptcy Code and does not represent any
interest adverse to the Debtors and their estates.
P&S may be reached at:
Leonard H. Simon, Esq.
William P.Haddock, Esq.
Pendergraft & Simon, LLP
2777 Allen Parkway, Suite 800
Houston, TX 77019
Tel: (713)528-8555 (Main)
(713)737-8207 (Direct)
Fax: (713)868-1267 (Main Fax)
(713)202-2810 (Direct Fax)
E-mail: lsimon@pendergraftsimon.com
About Companion DX Reference Lab, LLC
Companion DX Reference Lab, LLC filed a Chapter 11 bankruptcy
petition (Bankr. S.D.Tex. Case No. 16-33427) on July 5, 2016. The
Hon. Marvin Isgur presides over the case. Pendergraft & Simon, LLP
represents the Debtor as counsel.
In its petition, the Debtor estimated $1 million to $10 million in
assets and $10 million to $50 million in liabilities. The petition
was signed by Michael Stewart, chief executive officer.
CONGO CORPORATION: U.S. Trustee Unable to Appoint Committee
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The Office of the U.S. Trustee disclosed in a court filing that no
official committee of unsecured creditors has been appointed in the
Chapter 11 case of Congo Corporation.
Congo Corporation sought protection under Chapter 11 of the
Bankruptcy Code (Bankr. N. D. W.Va. Case No. 16-00523) on May 23,
2016. The petition was signed by John Hofstetter, president.
The Debtor is represented by Martin P. Sheehan, Esq., at Sheehan &
Nugent, PLLC.
At the time of the filing, the Debtor disclosed $25,261 in assets
and $520,377 in liabilities.
CONSOLIDATED COMMUNICATIONS: Egan-Jones Assigns B- Unsec. Rating
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Egan-Jones Ratings Company assigned B- senior unsecured ratings on
debt issued by Consolidated Communications Holdings Inc on July 18,
2016.
Consolidated Communications Holdings, Inc. is a holding company
with operating subsidiaries that provide integrated communications
services in consumer, commercial and carrier channels in
California, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, North
Dakota, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Texas and Wisconsin.
CONSOLIDATED ENERGY: Hires Henderson to Sell Biodiesel Assets
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Consolidated Energy Holdings, LLC and its debtor-affiliates seek
permission from the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District
of Louisiana to employ Henderson Auction Company, A Division of JAH
Enterprises, Inc., as auctioneer.
On the Petition Date, the Debtor owned immovable and movable
property in Grant and Rapides Parishes. Recently, the Debtor moved
to sell the immovable property and certain movable assets (the
"Plant Property").
Currently, the Debtor must have the Biodiesel Assets removed from
the Plant Property no later than August 31, 2016. The Debtor has
been marketing the Biodiesel assets, but as of yet, has no hard
offers. Thus, the Debtor proposes to employ Henderson as the
auctioneer to market and sell Biodiesel Assets.
Henderson will receive an auctioneer's commission of 10% on the
gross amount for which the Biodiesel Assets are sold, exclusive of
sale tax and buyer's premium. Henderson will also have the right
to charge a 10% buyer's premium for all buyers.
Henderson assured the Court that the firm is a "disinterested
person" as the term is defined in Section 101(14) of the Bankruptcy
Code and does not represent any interest adverse to the Debtors and
their estates.
Henderson may be reached at:
Henderson Auction Company
13340 Florida Blvd.
PO Box 336
Livingston, LA 70754
Tel: (225)686-2252
Fax: (225)686-0647
About Consolidated Energy
Consolidated Energy Holdings, LLC, and its affiliates
commenced
voluntary Chapter 11 cases (Bankr. W.D. La. Lead Case
No. 15-80199) on Feb. 23, 2015. William S. Robbins, Esq., at
Stewart, Robbins & Brown, LLC, serves as counsel to the Debtors.
CONTINENTAL EXPLORATION: Ch.11 Trustee Balks at Plan Outline
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Jason R. Searcy, Chapter 11 Trustee of Continental Exploration,
LLC, filed with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District
of Texas an objection to the Debtor's Disclosure Statement, citing
misleading statements.
The Chapter 11 Trustee claims that, in general, the Disclosure
Statement contains misleading information designed to make the
Chapter 11 Plan appear feasible when using actual numbers makes it
appear to be not feasible. According to the Chapter 11 Trustee,
the Disclosure Statement: (i) purports to pay creditors in full
when this result only occurs if all assumptions made by the Debtor,
which are contrary to existing facts, are met; (ii) fails to
provide any guidance should any of the assumptions of the Debtor
are not met; and (iii) fails to disclose significant claims, both
current and contingent, against the Debtor's estate.
The Chapter 11 Trustee complains that, among others:
(a) The first paragraph of page 7 of the Disclosure
Statements contains allegations that Debtor operates 37
wells "and approximately 1140 non-operated wells, with
most of those wells holding 640 acre or larger production
units and with potential for 7 to 9 additional wells."
The Chapter 11 Trustee claims that the statement is both
misleading and not correct. The Debtor is the record
operator for 24 wells in Texas and 22 wells in Oklahoma
for a total of 46 operated wells. The Debtor does own
very small fractional interests in a large number of
other wells which it does not operate. There is no
information available to reflect that each of these wells
holds 640 acre or larger production units much less
potential for 7 to 9 additional wells;
(b) On page 8 of the Disclosure Statement, under "Future
Income and Expenses Under the Plan", the Debtor states
"Continental Exploration has a classification of income
that does not show up on the MOR reports." Its following
explanation is non-sensical and misleading, the Chapter
11 Trustee states. At minimum, it should provide
accounting information regarding income from non-operated
properties and joint interest billings owed to the
operators of non-operated properties. In a high price
environment, operators net expenses from income with a
net payment to Debtor. In a low price environment, this
occurs with a net obligation due from the Debtor. Low
prices are the norm and most of the non-operated
interests are net negative creating ongoing post-petition
obligations of the Debtor. These are not disclosed and
the Disclosure Statement attempts to obscure these
obligations by its misleading explanation; and
(c) The Disclosure Statement fails to provide a meaningful
evaluation of the Debtor's properties and on Page 9
merely states that "The Debtor believes the value of all
its property exceeds the amount of debt. The Debtor
basis its valuation on the knowledge of its owner Douglas
Harrington." At a minimum, the Debtor should be required
to provide a methodology by which the alleged valuations
are made.
A copy of the Chapter 11 Trustee's objection is available for free
at http://bankrupt.com/misc/txeb15-41607-275.pdf
The Chapter 11 Trustee's counsel can be reached at:
Jason R. Searcy, Esq.
Joshua P. Searcy, Esq.
Callan Clark Searcy, Esq.
SEARCY & SEARCY, P.C.
P. O. Box 3929
Longview, TX 75606
Tel: (903) 757-3399
Fax: (903) 757-9559
E-mail: info@jrsearcylaw.com
About Continental Exploration
Continental Exploration, LLC sought Chapter 11 protection (Bankr.
E.D. Tex. Case No. 15-41607) on Sept. 2, 2015. The Debtor
estimated assets and liabilities in the range of $0 to $50,000.
Eric A. Liepins, Esq., at Eric A. Liepins P.C., serves as the
Debtor's counsel.
CORNERSTONE ONDEMAND: Egan-Jones Assigns C Sr. Unsec. Ratings
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Egan-Jones Ratings Company assigned C senior unsecured ratings on
debt issued by Cornerstone OnDemand Inc on July 18, 2016.
Cornerstone OnDemand Inc. is a cloud-based learning and talent
management solutions provider headquartered in Santa Monica,
California. The company is publicly traded on the NASDAQ stock
exchange under the ticker symbol CSOD.
DANIEL MAJOR EDSTROM: Aug. 30 Hearing to Approve Plan Outline
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Daniel Major Edstrom Sr. filed with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for
the Eastern District of California a Disclosure Statement dated
July 8, 2016, in support of the Debtor's plan of reorganization.
A hearing for the approval of the Disclosure Statement is set for
Aug. 30, 2016, at 2:30 p.m.
Class 9 - General Unsecured Claims consists of:
Amount
of
Name of Creditor Claim Type of Priority
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Comenity Bank $700 Credit Card Purchase-Fraud
(1) Amount scheduled (total includes
disputed and undisputed claims)............ $700
(2) Amount of unscheduled unsecured
claims (this total includes
(a) claims filed by unscheduled
creditors, and (b) the portion
of any claim filed by a scheduled
creditor that exceeds the unsecured
amount scheduled by the Debtor).............. $0
(3) Total claims scheduled or filed............ $700
25 (4) Total amount disputed by Debtor.......... $700
26 (5) Estimated allowable unsecured claims....... $0
The Debtor intends to implement his Plan by continuing his business
operations. The Debtor has prepared pro forma projections showing
his projected revenue and available monthly cash flow (monthly net
profit), from which he will fund his Plan, covering the time-period
of the present through Dec. 31, 2021.
The Debtor expects to generate business post-petition through DTC
Systems of at least $8,579.60 in gross business revenue (before
taxes) per month to fund the Debtor's business expenses, the
Debtor's income and draws, and thus plan payments. The Debtor will
also use income from his non-filing spouse, which will add an
additional $175 per month to fund business expenses, income and
draws, and plan payments.
The Disclosure Statement dated July 8, 2016, is available at:
http://bankrupt.com/misc/caeb16-24451-7.pdf
Headquartered in Cool, California, Daniel Major Edstrom Sr. is a
self-employed individual who conducts his independent business
activities through his corporation. The Debtor currently has no
employees. The Debtor just ended a 22-month contract with Mas-tech
as a W-2 contract employee. Mastech placed the Debtor on a
contract at Kaiser Permanente as operations lead for one of the
largest SharePoint deployments in the world. The Debtor uses his
experience in Information Technology (20+ years) and his experience
in SharePoint and SQL Server technologies as the operations lead
for Kaiser where he interfaced between IBM personnel, who manage
the physical infrastructure, and Kaiser personnel, who manage the
applications and services. The nature of Debtor's personal
employment and businesses is in information technology.
Additionally, the Debtor's business consists of litigation support,
legal project management and Securitization Reverse Engineering and
Failure Analysis.
The Debtor filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection (Bankr. E.D.
Calif. Case No. 16-24451) on July 8, 2016.
DEERFIELD REAL ESTATE: US Trustee Unable to Name Creditors' Panel
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The U.S. Trustee informs the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern
District of Florida that a committee of unsecured creditors has not
been appointed in the Chapter 11 case of Deerfield Real Estate
Development, LLC, due to insufficient response to the U.S. Trustee
communication/contact for service on the committee.
Headquartered in Lake Park, Florida, Deerfield Real Estate
Development, LLC, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection
(Bankr. S.D. Fla. Case No. 16-16611) on May 6, 2016, estimating its
assets and liabilities at between $1 million and $10 million each.
The petition was signed by Kent R. LaFleur, manager. Judge Erik
P.
Kimball presides over the case. David K Markarian, Esq., at
Markarian Frank & Hayes, serves as the Debtor's bankruptcy counsel.
DELAWARE MOTEL: Case Summary & Unsecured Creditor
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Debtor: Delaware Motel Associates Inc.
7332 State Route 37 East
Sunbury, OH 43074
Case No.: 16-51771
Chapter 11 Petition Date: July 24, 2016
Court: United States Bankruptcy Court
Northern District of Ohio (Akron)
Judge: Hon. Alan M. Koschik
Debtor's Counsel: David A. Mucklow, Esq.
DAVID A. MUCKLOW
919 E Turkeyfoot Lake Rd #B
Akron, OH 44312
Tel: (330) 896-8190
Fax: (330)896-8201
E-mail: davidamucklow@yahoo.com
Total Assets: $1.78 million
Total Liabilities: $1.71 million
The petition was signed by Champakbhai Patel, president.
The Debtor listed Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation as unsecured
creditor.
A full-text copy of the petition is available for free at:
http://bankrupt.com/misc/ohnb16-51771.pdf
DIFFERENTIAL BRANDS: Files Copy of Investor Presentation With SEC
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During the month of July, members of senior management of
Differential Brands Group Inc. will be presenting to or conducting
one-on-one meetings with investors and analysts about the Company.
A copy of the investor presentation slides, substantially in the
form expected to be used in the presentations and meetings, will be
available on the Company's website at
http://www.differentialbrandsgroup.com/ In addition, the Company's
presentation is available with the Securities and Exchange
Commission at https://is.gd/oA8jBm
About Differential Brands
Differential Brands Group Inc., formerly Joe's Jeans Inc., is a
platform that focuses on branded operating companies in the premium
space. The Company's focus is on organically growing its brands
through a global, omni-channel distribution strategy while
continuing to seek opportunity to acquire accretive, complementary,
premium brands. The Company's current brands are Hudson, a
designer and marketer of women's and men's premium branded denim
apparel, and Robert Graham, a sophisticated, eclectic style to the
fashion market as an American-based company with an intention of
inspiring a global movement.
Joe's Jeans Inc. has completed the merger combining Hudson Jeans
and Robert Graham. Additionally, the company has been renamed
Differential Brands Group Inc. and will remain publicly listed on
NASDAQ under the ticker DFBG.
Differential Brands reported a net loss and comprehensive loss of
$32.3 million on $80.2 million of net sales for the year ended Nov.
30, 2015, compared to a net loss and comprehensive loss of $27.7
million on $84.2 million of net sales for the year ended Nov. 30,
2014.
As of March 31, 2016, Differential Brands had $168 million in total
assets, $115 million in total liabilities and $52.7 million in
total equity.
DIFFUSION PHARMACEUTICALS: Stockholders Elect Five Directors
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At the 2016 Annual Meeting of Stockholders of Diffusion
Pharmaceuticals Inc. which was held on July 21, 2016, the
stockholders:
(1) elected David G. Kalergis, John L. Gainer, Ph.D., Robert
Adams, Mark T. Giles and Alan Levin as directors to serve
as directors until the Company's 2017 Annual Meeting of
Stockholders or until their respective successors are
elected and qualified;
(2) ratified the selection of KPMG LLP as the Company's
independent registered public accounting firm for the year
ending Dec. 31, 2016;
(3) approved, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the
Company's named executive officers during the year ended
Dec. 31, 2015, as disclosed in the Proxy Statement;
(4) approved an amendment to the Company's Certificate of
Incorporation, as amended, to effect a reverse stock split
of the shares of the Company's common stock, par value
$0.001 per share, at a ratio of not less than 1-to-2 and
not greater than 1-to-20, with the exact ratio and
effective time of the reverse stock split to be determined
by the Company's Board of Directors, if at all;
(5) approved an amendment to the Company's 2015 Equity
Incentive Plan to increase the number of shares of the
Company's common stock available for issuance thereunder by
(i) 2,500,000 shares immediately and (ii) 4.0% of the total
shares of the Company's common stock outstanding as of
December 31 on each subsequent January 1 through the term
of the plan; and
(6) approved an adjournment of the Annual Meeting, if
necessary, to solicit additional proxies if there are not
sufficient votes in favor of Proposal No. 4.
About Diffusion Pharmaceuticals
Diffusion Pharmaceuticals, as surviving entity in its merger with
RestorGenex, is a clinical stage biotechnology company focused on
extending the life expectancy of cancer patients by improving the
effectiveness of current standard-of-care treatments including
radiation therapy and chemotherapy. Diffusion is developing its
lead drug, trans sodium crocetinate (TSC), for use in the many
cancer types in which tumor hypoxia (oxygen deprivation) is known
to diminish the effectiveness of current treatments. TSC targets
the cancer's hypoxic micro-environment, re-oxygenating
treatment-resistant tissue and making the cancer cells more
vulnerable to the therapeutic effects of treatments such as
radiation therapy and chemotherapy, without the apparent addition
of any serious side effects. TSC has potential application in
other indications involving hypoxia, such as stroke and
neurodegenerative diseases.
Diffusion reported a net loss of $23.8 million on $0 of revenues
for the year ended Dec. 31, 2015, compared to a net loss of $14.4
million on $0 of revenues for the year ended Dec. 31, 2014.
Deloitte & Touche LLP, in Chicago, Illinois, issued a "going
concern" qualification on the consolidated financial statements for
the year ended Dec. 31, 2015, citing that the Company's recurring
losses from operations and its present financial resources raise
substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern.
DIMARIA PROPERTIES: 11th Cir. Junks Bid to Enforce Plan Order
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The United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
affirmed the final order of the District Court for the Southern
District of Florida which affirmed the Bankruptcy Court for the
Southern District of Florida's orders denying DiMaria Properties,
LLC's motion to enforce an order confirming its first amended plan
of reorganization, and denying DiMaria's motion for
reconsideration.
A full-text copy of the Eleventh Circuit's July 12, 2016 ruling is
available at https://is.gd/GmDQOK from Leagle.com.
The case is In Re: DIMARIA PROPERTIES, LLC, Debtor. DIMARIA
PROPERTIES, LLC, Plaintiff-Appellant, v. 3400 ATLANTIC, LLC,
Defendant-Appellee, No. 15-11763, Non-Argument Calendar (11th
Cir.).
DiMaria Properties, LLC, is represented by:
Ivan J. Reich, Esq.
2700 North Military Trail, Suite 150
Boca Raton, FL 33431
-- and --
Jeffrey T. Kuntz, Esq.
401 East Las Olas Blvd., Suite 1000
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
Tel: (954)761-8111
Fax: (954)761-8112
Email: jeffrey.kuntz@gray-robinson.com
-- and --
Daniel DeSouza, Esq.
101 NE Third Avenue, Suite 1500
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
Tel: (954)603-1340
Fax: (954)551-5320
Email: ddesouza@desouzalaw.com
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Chad Thomas Van Horn, Esq.
330 N. Andrews Ave., Suite 450
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
Tel: (954)765-3166
Fax: (954)756-7103
Email: chad@cvhlawgroup.com
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Bart Alan Houston, Esq.
1401 E Broward Blvd, Ste 206
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301-2116
Tel: (954)315-4877
-- and --
Wayne Atkins, Esq.
1 NE 2nd Ave #200
Miami, FL 33132
Tel: (305)767-2001
Email: wayne@xanderlaw.com
-- and --
David E. Wolff, Esq.
3400 Atlantic, LLC is represented by:
Jesse Stellato, Esq.
North Miami Beach, FL 33160-3225
Tel: (857)919-2896
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David W. Langley, Esq.
8551 W. Sunrise Blvd., Suite 303
Plantation, FL 33322
Tel: (954)356-0450
Fax: (954)356-0451
Email: dave@flalawyer.com
-- and --
Elliot Burt Kula, Esq.
17501 Biscayne Blvd, Ste 430
Aventura, FL 33160-4804
Tel: (354)3858
-- and --
William D. Mueller, Esq.
11900 Biscayne Blvd., Suite 310
Miami, FL 33181
Email: william@kulalegal.com
DIODES INC: Egan-Jones Assigns BB+ Sr. Unsecured Ratings
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Egan-Jones Ratings Company assigned BB+ senior unsecured ratings on
debt issued by Diodes Inc on July 18, 2016.
Diodes Incorporated is an American manufacturer and supplier of
discrete, logic, and analog semiconductors. Its headquarters is
located in Plano, Texas, United States.
DRAW ANOTHER CIRCLE: Hires Rust/Omni as Claims & Noticing Agent
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Draw Another Circle, LLC and its debtor-affiliates seek permission
from the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware to
employ Rust Consulting/Omni Bankruptcy as claims and noticing agent
for the Debtors.
The Debtors require Rust/Omni to:
a. prepare and serve required notices and documents in the
Cases in accordance with the Bankruptcy Code and the Federal Rules
of Bankruptcy Procedure in the form and manner directed by the
Debtors and/or the Court, including (i) notice of the commencement
of the Cases and the initial meeting of creditors under Bankruptcy
Code Sec. 341(a), (ii) notice of any claims bar date, (iii) notices
of transfers of claims, (iv) notices of objections to claims and
objections to transfers of claims, (v) notices of any hearings on a
disclosure statement and confirmation of the Debtors’ plan or
plans of reorganization, including under Bankruptcy Rule 3017(d),
(vi) notice of the effective date of any plan and (vii) all other
notices, orders, pleadings, publications and other documents as the
Debtors or Court may deem necessary or appropriate for an orderly
administration of the Cases;
b. maintain an official copy of the Debtors' schedules of
assets and liabilities and statement of financial affairs, listing
the Debtors' known creditors and the amounts owed thereto;
c. maintain (i) a list of all potential creditors, equity
holders and other parties-in-interest; and (ii) a "core" mailing
list consisting of all parties described in sections 2002(i), (j)
and (k) and those parties that have filed a notice of appearance
pursuant to Bankruptcy Rule 9010; update said lists and make said
lists available upon request by a party-in-interest or the Clerk;
d. furnish a notice to all potential creditors of the last
date for filing proofs of claim and a form for filing a proof of
claim, after such notice and form are approved by the Court, and
notify said potential creditors of the existence, amount and
classification of their respective claims as set forth in the
Schedules, which may be affected by inclusion of such information
-- or the lack thereof, in cases where the Schedules indicate no
debt due to the subject party -- on a customized proof of claim
form provided to potential creditors;
e. maintain a post office box or address for the purpose of
receiving claims and returned mail, and process all mail received;
f. for all notices, motions, orders or other pleadings of
documents served, prepare and file or caused to be filed with the
Clerk an affidavit or certificate of service within seven (7)
business days of service which includes (i) either a copy of the
notice served or the docket number(s) and title(s) of the
pleading(s) served, (ii) a list of persons to whom it was mailed
(in alphabetical order) with their addresses, (iii) the manner of
service and (iv) the date served;
g. process all proof of claim received, including those
received by the Clerk's office, check said processing for accuracy,
and maintain the original proofs of claim in a secure area;
h. maintain the official claims register for each Debtor (the
"Claims Registers") on behalf of the Clerk; upon the Clerk's
request, provide the Clerk with certified, duplicate unofficial
Claims Registers; and specify in the Claims Registers the following
information for each claim docketed; (i) the claim number assigned,
(ii) the date received, (iii) the name and address of the claimant
and agent, if applicable, who filed the claim, (iv) the amount
asserted, (v) the asserted classification(s) of the claim (e.g.,
secured, unsecured, priority, etc.), (vi) the applicable Debtor,
and (vii) any disposition of the claim;
i. implement necessary security measures to ensure the
completeness and integrity of the Claims Registers and the
safekeeping of the original claims;
j. record all transfers of claims and provide any notices of
such transfers as requires by Bankruptcy Rule 3001(e);
k. relocate, by messenger or overnight delivery, all of the
court-filed proofs of claim to the offices of Rust/Omni, not less
than weekly;
l. upon completion of the docketing process for all claims
received to date for each case, turn over to the Clerk copies of
the Claims Registers for the Clerk's review (upon the Clerk's
request);
m. monitor the Court's docket for all notices of appearance,
address changes, and claims-related pleadings and orders filed and
make necessary notations on and/or changes to the claims register;
n. assist in the dissemination of information to the public
and respond to requests for administrative information regarding
the case as directed by the Debtors or the Court, including through
the use of as website and/or call centre;
o. if the case is converted to cases under chapter 7, contact
the Clerk's office within three days of notice to Rust/Omni of
entry of the order converting the case;
p. 30 days prior to the close of these chapter 11 cases, to the
extent practicable, request that the Debtors submit to the Court a
proposed Order dismissing Rust/Omni and terminating its services in
such capacity upon completion of its duties and responsibilities
and upon the closing of these Cases;
q. within seven days of notice to Rust/Omni of entry of an
order closing the Cases, provide to the Court the final version of
the Claims Registers as of the date immediately before the close of
the Cases; and
r. at the close of these Cases, (i) box and transport all
original documents, in proper format, as provided by the Clerk's
office, to (i) the Federal Archives Record Administration, located
at 14700 Townsend Road, Philadelphia, PA 19154-1096 or (ii) any
other location requested by the Clerk's office.
Rust/Omni will be paid at these rates:
Hourly Rates for Standard and Custom Services:
Clerical Support $26.25-$37.50
Project Specialist $48.75-$63.75
Project Supervisor $63.75-$78.75
Consultants $78.75-$105
Technology/Programming $82.50-$123.75
Senior Consultants $131.25-$146.25
Equity Services $168.75
Printing and Noticing Services:
Copy $0.08 per image
Document folding and insertion No charge
Labels/Envelope printing $0.035 each
E-mail noticing No charge
Certified e-mail Quote upon request
Facsimile noticing $0.10 per image
Postage At cost
(advance payment required for postage over $10,000)
Envelopes Varies by size
Newspaper and Legal Notice Publishing:
Coordinate and
publish legal notice Quote prior to publishing
Claims Management:
Inputting proofs
of claim Hourly rates (no per claim charge)
Scanning $0.10/image
Remote Internet access for claims mgnt.
Setup No Charge
Access No Charge
Creditor Database:
Data Storage Waive for 3 Months
Under 10,000 records - No charge
Over 10,000 records - 0.06 per record
Over 100,000 records - 0.05 per record
Per image storage No Charge
Informational Website:
Creating, configuration, and initial setup No charge
Data entry/information updates $56.25/hour
Programming and customization $82.50-$123.75/hour
Court Docket and Claims Docket Updates No Charge
Debtor website hosting No Charge
Committee website hosting No Charge
Shareholder website hosting No Charge
Scanning $0.10/image
Virtual Data Rooms Quote upon request
Call Center/Dedicated Line:
Creating, configuration, and initial setup No charge
Hosting Fee $5.50/month
Usage $0.0825/minute
Service rate
(actual talk and log-entry time) $48.75-$63.75/hour
Case Docket/Claims Register No charge
Solicitation and Tabulation:
Plan and Disclosure
Statement mailings Quote prior to printing
Ballot Tabulation Standard hourly rates apply
Public Debt and Equities Securities and/Rights Offerings
Services:
Noticing Services Standard hourly rates apply
Solicitation, Balloting
and Tabulation Standard hourly rates apply
Rights Offerings Standard hourly rates apply
Security Position
Identification Reports Standard hourly rates apply
Schedules/SoFA:
Preparation and updating of
schedules and SoFAs $26.25-$145.25/hour
Pre-Petition Consulting Services Standard hourly rates apply
UST Reporting Compliance Standard hourly rates apply
Liquidating/Disbursing Agent Standard hourly rates apply
Miscellaneous:
Telephone charges At cost
Delivery At cost
Archival DVD/CD-Rom $40.00 per copy
Real-Time Reports:
Claims dashboard No Charge
Claim reports $25.00
Solicitation dashboard No Charge
Tabulation dashboard No Charge
Solicitation reports $25.00
Service list manager $0.05 per party,
per generated list
Rust/Omni will require a $20,000 retainer, which retainer must be
replenished immediately prior to the commencement of the Companies'
chapter 11 proceedings.
Paul H. Deutch, executive managing director of Rust Consulting/Omni
Bankruptcy, assured the Court that the firm is a "disinterested
person" as the term is defined in Section 101(14) of the Bankruptcy
Code and does not represent any interest adverse to the Debtors and
their estates.
Rust/Omni may be reached at:
Paul H. Deutch
Rust Consulting/Omni Bankruptcy
1120 Avenue of the Americas, 4th Floor
New York, NY 10036
Tel: 212-302-3580
Fax: 212-302-3820
About Draw Another Circle
Draw Another Circle, LLC and four of its subsidiaries, namely,
Hastings Entertainment, Inc., MovieStop, LLC, SP Images, Inc., and
Hastings Internet, Inc. filed voluntary petitions under Chapter 11
of the Bankruptcy Code (Bankr. D. Del. Lead Case No. 16-11452) on
June 13, 2016.
As of the bankruptcy filing, Hastings operated 123 entertainment
superstores, averaging approximately 24,000 square feet,
principally in medium-sized markets located in 19 states, primarily
in the Northwestern, Midwestern, and Southeastern United States,
and had over 3,500 employees. As of the Petition Date,
Atlanta-based MovieStop operated 39 destination locations in 10
states, primarily along the Eastern United States Coast.
Headquartered in Franklin, Massachusetts, SP Images, Inc., is a
distributor of sports and entertainment products and apparel.
Hastings, MovieStop and SPI are each wholly-owned subsidiaries of
DAC.
Cooley LLP and Whiteford Taylor Preston, LLP serve as counsel to
the Debtors. They tapped FTI Consulting as financial advisor,
and Rust Consulting/Omni Bankruptcy as claims and noticing agent.
Andrew Vara, acting U.S. Trustee for Region 3, on June 21 appointed
seven creditors of Draw Another Circle, LLC, to serve on the
official committee of unsecured creditors.
DREIER LLP: Court Affirms Order Reclassifying Claim Nos. 171-173
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Judge Laura Taylor Swain of the United States District Court for
the Southern District of New York affirmed the January 15, 2016
order entered by United States Bankruptcy Judge Stuart M. Bernstein
which sustained the objection of bankruptcy plan administrator
Sheila M. Gowan to claim numbers 171, 172 and 173 of the Cosmetics
Plus Group Ltd., Robin Bartosh and Toby Bartosh, and reclassified
those claims as general unsecured claims.
The case is In re DREIER LLP, Debtor. COSMETICS PLUS GROUP LTD.,
ROBIN BARTOSH and TOBY BARTOSH, Appellants, v. SHEILA M. GOWAN, In
her Capacity as Plan Administrator for Dreier LLP, Appellee, Nos.
08-15051-SMB, 16CV575-LTS-RLE (S.D.N.Y.).
A full-text copy of Judge Swain's July 15, 2016 memorandum opinion
and order is available at https://is.gd/gQ0FNq from Leagle.com.
Cosmetic Plus Group Ltd, Robin Bartosh, Toby Bartosh is represented
by:
Howard M. File, Esq.
LAW OFFICES OF HOWARD FILE ESQ.
260 Christopher Lane
Staten Island, NY 10314
Tel: (718)494-8800
Fax: (718)494-1776
Email: hfile@hmfesq.com
Dreier LLP is represented by:
Brendan Michael Scott, Esq.
Lauren Catherine Kiss, Esq.
Sean Christopher Southard, Esq.
KLESTADT, WINTERS, JURELLER, SOUTHARD & STEVENS LLP
200 West 41st Street, 17th Floor
New York, NY 10036
Tel: (212)972-3000
Fax: (212)972-2245
Email: bscott@klestadt.com
lkiss@klestadt.com
ssouthard@klestadt.com
DRIVING MISS DAISY: Proposes to Hire Tax Shop as Accountant
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Driving Miss Daisy, Inc. seeks approval from the U.S. Bankruptcy
Court for the District of Minnesota to hire The Tax Shop as its
accountant.
The services to be provided by firm in connection with the Debtor's
Chapter 11 case include annual tax preparation and reporting for
which it will be paid $360 per year, and payroll processing and
other related services for which it will be paid $275 per quarter.
Hussein Ahmed, accountant and owner of The Tax Shop, disclosed in a
court filing that his firm does not hold or represent any interest
adverse to the Debtor or to its estate.
The firm can be reached through:
Hussein Ahmed
The Tax Shop
2316 Louisiana Avenue S.
St. Louis Park, MN 55426
Phone: (952) 541-4858
Email: support@taxshopmn.com
About Driving Miss Daisy
Driving Miss Daisy, Inc., filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
protection (Bankr. D. Minn. Case No. 16-41865) on June 21, 2016.
DRIVING MISS DAISY: US Trustee Unable to Appoint Creditors' Panel
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The U.S. Trustee informs the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District
of Minnesota that a committee of unsecured creditors has not been
appointed in the Chapter 11 case of Driving Miss Daisy, Inc., due
to insufficient response to the U.S. Trustee communication/contact
for service on the committee.
Driving Miss Daisy, Inc., filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
protection (Bankr. D. Minn. Case No. 16-41865) on June 21, 2015.
Lynn J.D. Wartchow, Esq., at Wartchow Law Office, LLC, serves as
the Debtor's bankruptcy counsel.
EARTHLINK HOLDINGS: Egan-Jones Assigns CCC+ Sr. Unsec. Ratings
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Egan-Jones Ratings Company assigned CCC+ senior unsecured ratings
on debt issued by EarthLink Holdings Corp on July 18, 2016.
EarthLink is an IT services, network and communications provider
headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. The company serves more than
150,000 businesses and 1 million U.S. consumers.
EAST MAIN STREET: Solicitation Period Extended to Sept. 16
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The Hon. Christopher J. Panos of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the
District of Massachusetts has extended, at the behest of East Main
Street Building 57, LLC, the exclusive right to solicit and obtain
approval of its Plan of Reorganization through and including Sept.
16, 2016.
As reported by the Troubled Company Reporter on July 20, 2016, the
Debtor filed on March 29, 2016, its Disclosure Statement with
respect to Joint Plan of Reorganization of Framingham 300 Howard,
LLC, Forest Street Building 165, LLC and East Main Street Building
57, LLC, and the Joint Plan of Reorganization of Framingham 300
Howard, LLC, Forest Street Building 165, LLC, and East Main Street
Building 57, LLC, and subsequently amended the documents on June
14, 2016, and again on July 11, 2016. The Debtor believes it has
resolved the various objections filed by the creditors and U.S.
Trustee in this case and confirmation of the Plan will be
obtainable in a short amount of time.
Headquartered in Marlborough, Massachusetts, East Main Street
Building 57, LLC, owned the commercial real property located at 57
East Main Street, Westborough, Massachusetts. This property
consists of approximately 57,000 square feet.
The Debtor filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection (Bankr. D.
Mass. Case No. 15-42224) on Nov. 18, 2015, estimating its assets at
between $1 million and $10 million and liabilities at between $10
million and $50 million. The petition was signed by David
Depietri, manager.
Judge Christopher J. Panos presides over the case.
John M. McAuliffe, Esq., at McAuliffe & Associates, P.C., serves as
the Debtor's bankruptcy counsel.
ELECTRONICS FOR IMAGING: Egan-Jones Assigns BB+ Sr. Unsec. Ratings
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Egan-Jones Ratings Company assigned BB+ senior unsecured ratings on
debt issued by Electronics For Imaging Inc on July 18, 2016.
Electronics for Imaging, Inc. is an international company based in
Silicon Valley that specializes in digital printing technology. In
2014, EFI won a record-setting 11 Must See 'Em awards through Graph
Expo, the most ever awarded to any one company.
ENERGY XXI: Plan Confirmation Hearing Slated for September 13
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The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas
scheduled a hearing on Sept. 13, 2016, at 9:00 a.m. (Central Time),
Courtroom 400, 515 Rusk Street, Houston, Texas, to confirm the
joint Chapter 11 plan of reorganization of Energy XXI Ltd. and its
debtor-affiliates. Objections to the plan, if any, are due Sept.
6, 2016, at 4:00 p.m. (Central Time).
The Court approved the adequacy of the Debtors' disclosure
statement describing their plan on July 15, 2016.
As reported by the Troubled Company Reporter on July 22, 2016, the
Debtors' Proposed Joint Chapter 11 Plan of Reorganization provides
for a recovery for a number of stakeholders, including general
unsecured creditors. The Debtors are scheduled to commence the
hearing on the confirmation of the Plan of Sep. 13, 2016 and expect
to have the support of the First Lien Agent and the Steering
Committee, the Ad Hoc Committee of Second Lien Noteholders, and
certain other important stakeholders. The Debtors are cautiously
optimistic that they will also have the support of the Official
Committee of Unsecured Creditors appointed in these chapter 11
cases by that time and are hopeful they can reach a global
compromise that all parties in interest support.
About Energy XXI, Ltd.
Energy XXI Ltd (OTCMKTS: EXXIQ) was incorporated in Bermuda on
July 25, 2005. With its principal operating subsidiary
headquartered in Houston, Texas, Energy XXI is engaged in the
acquisition, exploration, development and operation of oil and
natural gas properties onshore in Louisiana and Texas and in the
Gulf of Mexico Shelf.
Energy XXI Ltd and 25 of its affiliates filed on April 14, 2016,
bankruptcy petitions in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern
District of Texas (Bankr. S.D. Tex. Lead Case No. 16-31928). The
petitions were signed by Bruce W. Busmire, the CFO. Judge Karen K.
Brown is assigned to the cases.
Energy XXI Ltd on April 14, 2016, also filed a winding-up petition
commencing an official liquidation proceeding under the laws of
Bermuda before the Supreme Court of Bermuda.
The Debtors sought bankruptcy protection after reaching a deal
With lenders on the filing of a restructuring plan that would
convert $1.45 billion owed to second lien noteholders into equity
of the reorganized company.
The Debtors have hired Vinson & Elkins LLP as counsel, Gray Reed &
McGraw, P.C. as special counsel, Conyers Dill & Pearman as Bermuda
counsel, Locke Lord LLP as regulatory counsel, PJT Partners LP as
investment banker, Opportune LLP as financial advisor, Epiq
Systems, Inc., as notice and claims agent.
Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP represent an ad hoc
group of certain holders and investment advisors and managers for
holders of obligations arising from the 8.25% Senior Notes due
2018 issued pursuant to that certain Indenture, dated as of Feb.
14, 2011, by and among EPL Oil & Gas, Inc., certain of EPL's
subsidiaries, as guarantors, and U.S. Bank National Association,
as trustee.
The Office of the U.S. Trustee on April 26, 2016, appointed five
creditors of Energy XXI Ltd. to serve on the official committee of
unsecured creditors. The Committee retains Heller, Draper,
Patrick, Horn & Dabney LLC as its co-counsel, Latham & Watkins LLP
as its co-counsel, and FTI Consulting, Inc. as its financial
advisor.
ENTEGRIS INC: Egan-Jones Assigns 'BB' Sr. Unsecured Ratings
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Egan-Jones Ratings Company assigned BB senior unsecured ratings on
debt issued by Entegris Inc on July 18, 2016.
Entegris, Inc. (NASDAQ: ENTG) is a provider of yield-enhancing
materials and solutions for the most advanced manufacturing
environments.
ENTERPRISE CLOUDWORKS: Case Summary & 12 Unsecured Creditors
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Debtor: Enterprise Cloudworks Incorporated
1022 E. Lancaster Ave., Suite 100
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
Case No.: 16-15198
Chapter 11 Petition Date: July 22, 2016
Court: United States Bankruptcy Court
Eastern District of Pennsylvania (Philadelphia)
Judge: Hon. Stephen Raslavich
Debtor's Counsel: Aris J. Karalis, Esq.
MASCHMEYER KARALIS P.C.
1900 Spruce Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Tel: (215) 546-4500
E-mail: akaralis@cmklaw.com
Total Assets: $329,777 as of July 8, 2016
Total Liabilities: $2.46 million as of July 8, 2016
The petition was signed by Christopher Gali, CEO & co-founder.
A copy of the Debtor's list of 12 unsecured creditors is available
for free at http://bankrupt.com/misc/paeb16-15198.pdf
ERWIN WILLIAMS: North Bengal Property Sale to Melancons Approved
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Judge Jerry A. Brown of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern
District of Louisiana authorized Erwin John Williams and Julie
Mangiaracina Scuderi's private sale of their immovable property
bearing municipal address 1808 North Bengal Road, Metairie, LA
("North Bengal Property") to Joseph Melancon and Kristen Melancon
for $170,000.
The sale is free and clear of all liens, claims, mortgages,
privileges, interests and encumbrances of any kind or nature
whatsoever.
Out of the proceeds of the sale of North Bengal Property, the
Debtors' realtors, Larry Trunk and Marsha Trunk of Larry Trunk,
Inc. will be paid a commission in an amount equal to 6% of the
gross amount on the first $100,000 of the sales price and 4% of the
balance of the sales price.
The Debtors will and are authorized to open a special "Sale Escrow
Account" at Regions Bank for the deposit of the remaining sale
proceeds after the payment of all valid liens and mortgages
encumbering the North Bengal Property.
The mortgages held by Standard Mortgage Corp. and Bank One, N.A. on
the North Bengal Property will attach to the sale proceeds of that
property.
About Erwin Williams and Julie Scuderi
On Oct. 23, 2015, Erwin John Williams and Julie Mangiaracina
Scuderi filed a voluntary petition for relief under Chapter 13 of
Title 11, United States Code (Bankr. E.D. La. Case No. 15-12776).
On June 15, 2016, the Court entered an Order converting the Chapter
13 case to a case under Chapter 11 of Title 11, United
States Code.
ESS AUTOMOTIVE: Hires Forbes as Counsel
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ESS Automotive, Inc., seeks authority from the U.S. Bankruptcy
Court for the Northern District of Ohio to employ Forbes Law LLC as
counsel to the Debtor.
ESS Automotive requires Forbes to:
a. prepare and file on behalf of the Debtor all petitions,
schedules, statements, plans and other documents or
pleadings;
b. attend and represent the Debtor at all meetings of
creditors, hearings, trials, conferences, and other
proceedings, whether in or out of court;
c. provide legal service for the Debtor as to the rights,
duties and powers of the Debtor as debtor in possession in
a Chapter 11 case, and as to other matters arising in or
related to the Chapter 11 case; and
d. assist, advise and represent the employer on matters
related to the Chapter 11 case as requested by the
employer.
Forbes will be paid at these hourly rates:
Attorney $295
Paralegals $125
Forbes will also be reimbursed for reasonable out-of-pocket
expenses incurred.
To the best of the Debtor's knowledge, the firm is a "disinterested
person" as the term is defined in Section 101(14) of the Bankruptcy
Code and does not represent any interest adverse to the Debtor and
its estate.
Forbes can be reached at:
Glenn E. Forbes, Esq.
FORBES LAW LLC
166 Main Street
Painesville, OH 44077
Tel: (440) 357-6211
Fax: (440) 357-1634
E-mail: gforbes@cooperandforbes.com
About ESS Automotive, Inc.
ESS Automotive, Inc. filed a chapter 11 petition (Bankr. N.D. Ohio
Case No. 13-14658) on June 29, 2013. The Debtor is represented by
Glenn E. Forbes, Esq., at Forbes Law LLC. The case is assigned to
Judge Harris.
EVEN ST. PRODUCTIONS: Taps Ervin Cohen as Special Counsel
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Even St. Productions Ltd. seeks approval from the U.S. Bankruptcy
Court for the Central District of California to hire Ervin Cohen &
Jessup LLP as special counsel.
The firm will provide legal services in connection with the appeals
filed in a case tied to the assignment of royalties and licensing
fees to the Debtor by Sly Stone. The case is pending in the Los
Angeles County Superior Court.
David Tarlow and John Shenk, the attorneys at Ervin Cohen
designated to represent the Debtor, will receive $450 per hour and
$350 per hour, respectively.
In a court filing, Mr. Tarlow disclosed that the firm is a
"disinterested person" as defined in section 101(14) of the
Bankruptcy Code.
The firm can be reached through:
David N. Tarlow, Esq.
Ervin Cohen & Jessup LLP
9401 Wilshire Boulevard, Ninth Floor
Beverly Hills, CA 90212-2974
Phone: 310-273-6333
Fax: 310-859-2325
Email: info@ecjlaw.com
About Even St. Productions
Even St. Productions Ltd. and Majoken, Inc. sought Chapter 11
protection (Bankr. C.D. Cal. Case Nos. 13-24363 and 13-24389) on
May 31, 2013, in Los Angeles. Krikor J. Meshefejian, Esq., and
David L. Neale, Esq., at Levene Neale Bender Rankin & Brill, LLP,
serve as counsel to the Debtor. Even St. and Majoken each
estimated assets and debts of $1 million to $10 million.
FAIRPOINT COMMUNICATIONS: Egan-Jones Assigns B+ Sr. Unsec. Ratings
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Egan-Jones Ratings Company assigned B+ senior unsecured ratings on
debt issued by FairPoint Communications Inc on July 18, 2016.
FairPoint Communications, Inc. is headquartered in Charlotte, North
Carolina, and operates communication services in 31 markets in 17
states, mostly in rural areas.
FARMACIA SAN JUSTO: Hires Carrasquillo as Financial Consultant
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Farmacia San Justo, Inc., seeks authority from the U.S. Bankruptcy
Court for the District of Puerto Rico to employ Luis R.
Carrasquillo & Co., P.S.C. as financial consultant to the Debtor.
Farmacia San Justo requires Carrasquillo to:
-- counsel and advise the Debtor;
-- prepare a pro forma modeling;
-- assist in the financial/business;
-- prepare documentation as requested for and during the Debtor's
Chapter 11 case, specifically as it is related to and has an
effect on the Debtor, as well as recommendations and
financial/business assessments regarding issues specifically
related to the Debtor.
Carrasquillo will be paid at these hourly rates:
Luis R. Carrasquillo, Partner $175
Marcelo Gutiérrez, Senior CPA $125
Lionel Rodriguez Perez, Senior Accountant $90
Carmen Callejas Echevarria, Senior Accountant $85
Alfredo J. Segarra, Senior Accountant $80
Janet Marrero, Administrative and Support $45
Iris L. Franqui, Administrative and Support $45
Carrasquillo will be paid a retainer in the amount of $7,000.
Carrasquillo will also be reimbursed for reasonable out-of-pocket
expenses incurred.
Luis R. Carrasquillo, CPA of Luis R. Carrasquillo & Co., P.S.C.,
assured the Court that the firm is a "disinterested person" as the
term is defined in Section 101(14) of the Bankruptcy Code and does
not represent any interest adverse to the Debtors and their
estates.
Carrasquillo can be reached at:
Luis R. Carrasquillo
CPA OF LUIS R. CARRASQUILLO & CO., P.S.C.
28th Street, #TI-26
Turabo Gardens Avenue
Caguas, PR 00725
Tel: (787) 746-4555
Fax: (787) 746-4564
About Farmacia San Justo
Farmacia San Justo, Inc., based in Saint Just, PR, filed a Chapter
11 petition (Bankr. D.P.R. Case No. 16-05624) on July 14, 2016. The
Hon. Enrique S. Lamoutte Inclan presides over the case. Charles
Alfred Cuprill, Esq., at Charles A Cuprill, PSC Law Office, as
bankruptcy counsel.
In its petition, the Debtor estimated $0 to $1.30 million in both
assets and liabilities. The petition was signed by Hector O.
Rodriguez, president.
FARMACIA SAN JUSTO: Hires Cuprill as Bankruptcy Counsel
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Farmacia San Justo, Inc., seeks authority from the U.S. Bankruptcy
Court for the District of Puerto Rico to employ Charles A. Cuprill,
P.S.C., Law Offices, as counsel to the Debtor.
Farmacia San Justo requires Cuprill to represent or perform
services for the Debtor in the bankruptcy case and the estates.
Cuprill will be paid at these hourly rates:
Charles A. Cuprill-Hernandez $350
Associates $275
Paralegals $85
Cuprill will be paid a retainer in the amount of $10,000.
Cuprill will also be reimbursed for reasonable out-of-pocket
expenses incurred.
Charles A. Cuprill-Hernandez, attorney and principal of Charles A.
Cuprill, P.S.C. Law Offices, assured the Court that the firm is a
"disinterested person" as the term is defined in Section 101(14) of
the Bankruptcy Code and does not represent any interest adverse to
the Debtors and their estates.
Cuprill can be reached at:
Charles A. Cuprill-Hernandez, Esq.
CHARLES A. CUPRILL, P.S.C. LAW OFFICES
356 Calle Fortaleza, Second Floor
San Juan, PR 00901
Tel: (787) 977-0515
E-mail: cacuprill@cuprill.com
About Farmacia San Justo
Farmacia San Justo, Inc., based in Saint Just, PR, filed a Chapter
11 petition (Bankr. D.P.R. Case No. 16-05624) on July 14, 2016. The
Hon. Enrique S. Lamoutte Inclan presides over the case. Charles
Alfred Cuprill, Esq., at Charles A Cuprill, PSC Law Office, as
bankruptcy counsel.
In its petition, the Debtor estimated $0 to $1.30 million in both
assets and liabilities. The petition was signed by Hector O.
Rodriguez, president.
FERRELLGAS PARTNERS: Egan-Jones Cuts FC Sr. Unsec. Rating to CCC+
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Egan-Jones Ratings Company downgraded the foreign currency senior
unsecured rating on debt issued by Ferrellgas Partners LP to CCC+
from B on June 30, 2016. EJR lowered the foreign currency
commercial paper rating on the Company to C from B.
Ferrellgas Partners, L.P. is an American supplier of propane.
FINJAN HOLDINGS: Court Enters Final Order in "Blue Coat" Lawsuit
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Finjan Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: FNJN), a cybersecurity company,
provided an update in Finjan, Inc. v. Blue Coat Systems, Inc.
(5:13-cv-03999-BLF), with the Honorable Beth Labson Freeman
presiding. To review, on Aug. 5, 2015, after a ten-day trial, a
jury returned a verdict that Blue Coat infringed five of Finjan's
patents and awarded Finjan $39,528,487 in damages (Doc. No. 438).
The Court held a bench trial to hear non-jury legal issues with a
corresponding Order (Doc. No. 486) and Judgment (Doc. No. 487) in
the case, both dated Nov. 20, 2015. This current Order Regarding
Post-Judgment Motions (Doc. No. 543) dated July 18, 2016, leaves
the jury's findings of infringement and damages intact and
represents the end of this present District Court action.
"We are acutely aware of the lens through which our credibility is
perceived by the Court with an eye towards focusing on the merits
of this infringement case against Blue Coat. This is consistent
with our commitment to Best Practices in Licensing," commented Phil
Hartstein, Finjan Holding's president and CEO. "It is unfortunate,
but in today's licensing climate, we had to burden the Court with
imposing timelines and forcing this infringement matter to
resolution. We continue to be hopeful that Blue Coat will consider
settling this case and the other separate infringement action
pending before the same Court."
In the current Order the Court denied each of Blue Coat's motions
with the sole exception of amending the final judgment to "reflect
that infringement under the doctrine of equivalents is moot for the
Finjan's '844, '968, and '780 patents," since the jury had earlier
found these patents literally infringed by Blue Coat.
Significantly, the Court held that the jury's damages award for
infringement of the five asserted patents "based on substantial
evidence." And, the Court did not find Blue Coat's witnesses'
testimony on damages, infringement, or invalidity "persuasive" on
those issues. The Court also granted Finjan's motion for pre- and
post-judgment interest, stating "[t]he purpose of pre-judgment
interest is 'to compensate for the delay a patentee experiences in
obtaining money he would have received sooner if no infringement
had occurred," and post-judgment interest is "automatic" under 28
U.S.C. Section 1961.
Finjan has pending infringement lawsuits against FireEye, Inc.,
Sophos, Inc., Symantec Corp., Palo Alto Networks., ESET and its
affiliates relating to, collectively, more than 20 patents in the
Finjan portfolio. The court dockets for the foregoing cases are
publicly available on the Public Access to Court Electronic Records
(PACER) website, www.pacer.gov, which is operated by the
Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts.
About Finjan
Finjan, formerly known as Converted Organics, is a leading online
security and technology company which owns a portfolio of patents,
related to software that proactively detects malicious code and
thereby protects end-users from identity and data theft, spyware,
malware, phishing, trojans and other online threats. Founded in
1997, Finjan is one of the first companies to develop and patent
technology and software that is capable of detecting previously
unknown and emerging threats on a real-time, behavior-based basis,
in contrast to signature-based methods of intercepting only known
threats to computers, which were previously standard in the online
security industry.
Finjan Holdings reported a net loss of $12.6 million in 2015, a
net loss of $10.5 million in 2014 and a net loss of $6.07 million
in 2013.
As of March 31, 2016, Finjan Holdings had $8.10 million in total
assets, $2.78 million in total liabilities and $5.32 million in
total stockholders' equity.
FIRSTENERGY CORP: Egan-Jones Hikes Sr. Unsec. Debt Rating to BB
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Egan-Jones Ratings Company raised senior unsecured ratings on debt
issued by FirstEnergy Corp to BB from BB- on July 12, 2016.
FirstEnergy Corporation is a diversified energy company
headquartered in Akron, Ohio.
FOREST STREET: Solicitation Period Extended to Sept. 16
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The Hon. Christopher J. Panos of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the
District of Massachusetts has extended, at the behest of Forest
Street Building 65, LLC, the period for the Debtor to obtain
acceptances of its Chapter 11 Plan through and including Sept. 16,
2016.
As reported by the Troubled Company Reporter on July 20, 2016, the
Debtor filed on March 29, 2016, its Disclosure Statement with
respect to Joint Plan of Reorganization of Framingham 300 Howard,
LLC, Forest Street Building 165, LLC and East Main Street Building
57, LLC, and the Joint Plan of Reorganization of Framingham 300
Howard, LLC, Forest Street Building 165, LLC and East Main Street
Building 57, LLC, and subsequently amended the documents on June
14, 2016, and again on July 11, 2016. The Debtor is working with
its senior secured lender, Santander Bank, N.A., and has
Santander's consent regarding the continued use of cash
collateral.
Forest Street Building 165, LLC, owns the commercial real property
located at 165 Forest Street, Marlborough, Massachusetts. This
property consists of approximately 50,600 square feet. The Real
Property has four rental units. South Middlesex Opportunity
Council leases 12,650 square feet, Advanced Math and Science
Academy leases approximately 12,650 square feet and two units are
currently vacant. T-Mobile is also a lessee on the property with
an antenna on the roof.
The Debtor filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection (Bankr. D.
Mass. Case No. 15-42221) on Nov. 18, 2015, estimating its assets at
between $1 million and $10 million and its liabilities at between
$10 million and $50 million. The petition was signed by David P.
Depietri, manager.
Judge Christopher J. Panos presides over the case.
John M. McAuliffe, Esq., at McAuliffe & Associates, P.C., serves as
the Debtor's bankruptcy counsel.
FRAMINGHAM 300: Solicitation Period Extended to Sept. 16
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The Hon. Christopher J. Panos of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the
District of Massachusetts has extended, at the behest of Framingham
300 Howard, LLC, the period to solicit and obtain approval of the
Debtor's Plan of Reorganization through Sept. 16, 2016.
As reported by the Troubled Company Reporter on July 20, 2016, the
Debtor is working with its senior secured lender, Santander Bank,
N.A., and has Santander's consent regarding the continued use of
cash collateral. Although the Debtor does not believe that there
are any other parties interested in filing a competing Plan of
Reorganization, as a measure of caution, the Debtor is requesting
this extension of time.
Framingham 300 Howard, LLC, filed a Chapter 11 petition (Bankr. D.
Mass. Case No. 15-42232) on November 19, 2015, and disclosed $0 to
$50,000 in estimated assets and $1 million to $10 million in
estimated debts at the time of filing. A list of the Debtor's six
largest unsecured creditors is available for free at
http://bankrupt.com/misc/mab15-42232.pdf
FRANK CARL KLEIN: Hearing on Disclosure Statement Set for Sept. 13
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The Hon. John K. Olson of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the
Southern District of Florida will consider at a hearing on Sept.
13, 2016, at 10:30 a.m., the approval of the Disclosure Statement
filed by Frank Carl Klein.
The Debtor filed the Disclosure Statement and Plan on July 5,
2016.
Objections to the Disclosure Statement must be filed by Sept. 6,
2016.
The deadline for service of order, Disclosure Statement and Plan is
Aug. 15, 2016.
Frank Carl Klein filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection (Bankr.
S.D. Fla. Case No. 15-31359) on Dec. 8, 2015.
The Debtor's counsel can be reached at:
Brian S. Behar, Esq.
Behar, Gutt & Glazer, P.A.
DCOTA, Suite A-350
1855 Griffin Road
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33004
Tel: (305) 931-3771
Fax: (305) 931-3774
E-mail: bsb@bgglaw.com
FREMAK INDUSTRIES: ISMT Asks for Chapter 11 Trustee or Examiner
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ISMT, Ltd., on July 22, 2016, filed with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court
for the Southern District of New York a motion for an order
directing the appointment of a Chapter 11 trustee or, in the
alternative, appointment of an examiner under 11 U.S.C. Sec.
1104(a)(2) and 1104(C), for debtor Fremak Industries, Inc.
ISMT asserts the appointment is necessary because cause exists and
in the interests of creditors and other interests of the estate.
Although the Bankruptcy Code allows for appointment of a trustee
even where "no cause" is shown, the Code mandates appointment of a
trustee for "cause," including fraud, dishonesty, incompetence, or
gross management of the affairs of a debtor, either before or after
filing Petition. The Code further requires appointment of a
trustee if such interest is in the best interests of the
creditors.
"The facts and circumstances of the instant case warrant
appointment of a trustee both for cause and in the interest of the
creditors. [T]here is documentary evidence that should come before
this Court. This evidence raises real and substantial questions
about whether the Debtor's sole executive, Leon Goldenberg, has
been breaching his fiduciary duty to Fremak and its creditors by
improperly diverting the Defendant's business for years leading up
to and during this bankruptcy proceeding, by transferring hundreds
of thousands of dollars of the Debtor's funds to Mr. Goldenberg at
a time when the Debtor was allegedly doing "no business," and by
squandering other assets of the Debtor. In addition, and based
upon the evidence, and upon Mr. Goldenberg's past and present
conduct, there is real concern from ISMT (and for all creditors)
regarding the Debtor's ability to manage the estate effectively and
to move it toward a prompt reorganization. As such, the
appointment of a trustee would be in the best interests of all of
the creditors," Michael T. Conway, Esq., at Shipman & Goodwin LLP,
asserts.
"In the alternative, should this Court decline to direct the
appointment of a Chapter 11 trustee, ISMT requests that this Court
direct the appointment of an examiner pursuant to Section 1104(c)
to investigate the issues described herein."
Mr. Conway points out that:
* The Debtor's bank statements show over that $400,000 were
transferred from the Debtor's business accounts to Mr. Goldenberg
personally from 2013 through 2014, and that he received over
$160,000 in shareholder distributions to Mr. Goldenberg.
* The bank statements also reveal other indicia of fraud, gross
mismanagement, and squandering of assets. There are other
unexplained transfers of payments that do not appear to be related
to the business of the Debtor, including but not limited to,
transfers of nearly $1 million to unidentified accounts at Charles
Schwab and Merrill Lynch, payments for medical bills of Mr.
Goldenberg and his family members, and over $50,000 of payments to
unknown individuals.
* Further, because the Debtor has offered no explanation or
other document about the joint venture, there are substantial
questions whether business opportunities may have been diverted by
Mr. Goldenberg. Indeed, the Debtor's financial statements show
hundreds of thousands of dollars in transfers from Traxys to the
Debtor in 2014, which were then promptly paid out to Mr. Goldenberg
personally.
Attorneys for ISMT, Ltd.:
SHIPMAN & GOODWIN LLP
400 Park Avenue, Fifth Floor
New York, New York 10022
Telephone: (212) 376-3011
Facsimile: (212) 376-3024
Michael T. Conway, Esq.
E-mail: mconway@goodwin.com
About Fremak Industries
Fremak Industries, Inc., based in New York, filed a Chapter 11
bankruptcy petition (Bankr. S.D.N.Y. Case No. 15-11740) on July 1,
2015. Hon. Sean H. Lane presides over the case. The petition was
signed by Leon Goldenberg, president.
In its petition, the Debtor estimated $1 million to $10 million in
both assets and liabilities.
David L. Barrack, Esq., at Polsinelli PC, serves as the Debtor's
counsel.
The Debtor is currently acting as a debtor-in-possession pursuant
to Section 1107 of the Bankruptcy Code.
FUNCTION(X) INC: Robert Sillerman Reports 67.6% Stake as of July 8
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In a Schedule 13D filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission, Robert F.X. Sillerman, executive chairman and chief
executive officer of Function(x) Inc., disclosed that as of
July 8, 2016, he beneficially owned 42,211,599 shares of common
stock of Function(x) which represents 67.6 percent of the shares
outstanding. A full-text copy of the regulatory filing is
available for free at https://is.gd/Jj5kpe
About Function(x)Inc.
Function(x)Inc., formerly known as DraftDay Fantasy Sports Inc.,
offers a high quality daily fantasy sports experience directly to
consumers and to businesses desiring turnkey solutions to new
revenue streams. DraftDay Fantasy Sports Inc. is the largest
shareholder of DraftDay Gaming Group, with a 44% stake. Sportech
owns 35%. By combining and capitalizing on the well-established
operational business assets of DraftDay and Sportech, the new
DraftDay is well-positioned to become a significant player in the
explosive fantasy sports market. DraftDay has paid out over $30
million in prizes with increased player retention and brand
loyalty. DraftDay Fantasy Sports also operates MyGuy and Viggle
Football both of which offer real-time interactive participation
with professional and college football games; Wetpaint, which
offers entertainment and celebrity news; and Choose Digital, a
digital marketplace platform that allows companies to incorporate
digital content into existing rewards and loyalty programs in
support of marketing and sales initiatives.
"The Company is unlikely to generate significant revenue or
earnings in the immediate or foreseeable future. The continuation
of the Company as a going concern is dependent upon the continued
financial support from its stockholders, the ability of the Company
to obtain necessary equity or debt financing to continue
development of its business and to generate revenue. Management
intends to raise additional funds through equity and/or debt
offerings until sustainable revenues are developed. There is no
assurance such equity and/or debt offerings will be successful and
therefore there is substantial doubt about the Company's ability to
continue as a going concern within one year after the financial
statements are issued," according to the Company's quarterly report
for the period ended Dec. 31, 2015.
As of March 31, 2016, DraftDay had $32.4 million in total assets,
$48.6 million in total liabilities, $12.5 million in series C
convertible redeemable preferred stock and a $28.6 million total
stockholders' deficit.
GARY EUGENE COLLINS: Disclosures OK'd; Plan Hearing on Aug. 25
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The Hon. Charles Novack of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the
Northern District of California has approved Gary Eugene Collins
and Sharon Eileen Collins' Disclosure Statement Aspect of their
First Amended Combined Plan of Reorganization.
A hearing on the Chapter 11 Plan confirmation is scheduled for Aug.
25, 2016, at 10:00 a.m. Any objection to confirmation of the Plan
must be filed by Aug. 18, 2016. The Debtors' counsel must receive
all ballots by Aug. 18, 2016, and the Debtors will file a ballot
summary, the ballots, and any brief in support of plan confirmation
by Aug. 22, 2016.
As reported by the Troubled Company Reporter on June 3, 2016, the
Debtors filed with the Court their First Amended Combined Chapter
11 Plan of Reorganization and Disclosure Statement dated June 1,
2016. Pursuant to the Plan, general unsecured creditors will
receive 100% of their allowed claims at 0% interest in monthly
payments over 72 months. Taxes and other priority claims would be
paid in full.
Gary Eugene Collins and Sharon Eileen Collins filed for Chapter 11
bankruptcy relief (Bankr. N.D. Cal. Case No. 15-42296) on July 23,
2015, in part, to stop collection actions but also to deal with
their other general unsecured debts and generally reorganize. They
are represented by David A. Arietta, Esq., who has an office in
Walnut Creek, California.
GENERAL PRODUCT: Creditors' Panel Hires Varnum as Counsel
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The Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors of General Product
Corporation seeks authorization from the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for
the Eastern District of Michigan to retain Varnum LLP as counsel to
the Committee, nunc pro tunc to July 14, 2016.
The Committee requires Varnum to:
(a) attend the meetings of the Committee;
(b) review financial and operational information furnished by
The Debtor to the Committee;
(c) assist in the efforts to sell assets of the Debtor in a
manner that maximizes value for creditors;
(d) review and investigate prepetition transactions in which
the Debtor and/or their insider(s) were involved;
(e) analyze and negotiate any proposed sale, plan or exit
strategy in this case;
(f) confer with the Debtor's management, counsel and financial
advisor(s);
(g) review the Debtor's schedules, statements of financial
affairs and business plan;
(h) advise the Committee as to the ramifications regarding
all of the Debtor's activities and motions before this
Court;
(i) review and analyze the Debtor's work product of the
Debtor's investment bankers and financial advisors;
(j) provide the Committee with legal advice in relation to
this chapter 11 case;
(k) prepare various applications and memoranda of law
submitted to the Court for consideration; and
(l) perform such other legal services for the Committee as may
be necessary or proper in this proceeding.
Varnum will be paid at these hourly rates:
Brendan G. Best, Counsel $375
Michael Romaya, Partner $350
Bradley Defoe, Partner $345
Kristen Veresh, Associate $265
William Thompson, Associate $240
Dena Shuayto, Associate $240
Alexis Richards, Paralegal $165
Varnum will also be reimbursed for reasonable out-of-pocket
expenses incurred.
Brendan G. Best, attorney with the law firm Varnum LLP, assured the
Court that the firm is a "disinterested person" as the term is
defined in Section 101(14) of the Bankruptcy Code and does not
represent any interest adverse to the Debtors and their estates.
Varnum can be reached at:
Brendan G. Best, Esq.
VARNUM LLP
160 W. Fort St., Fifth Floor
Detroit, MI 48226
Tel: (313) 481-7326
Fax: (313) 481-7340
Email: bgbest@varnumlaw.com
About General Products
General Products Corporation and General Products Mexico, LLC, both
based in Livonia, MI, filed a Chapter 11 petition (Bankr. E.D.
Mich. Case Nos. 16-49267 and 16-49269) on June 27, 2016. The Hon.
Thomas J. Tucker (16-49267) and Walter Shapero (16-49269) preside
over the case. Rachel L. Hillegonds, Esq. and John T. Piggins,
Esq., at Miller Johnson, as bankruptcy counsel.
In its petition, General Products Corporation estimated $50 million
to $50 million in both assets and liabilities. General Products
Mexico estimated $50,000 to $50 million in both assets and
liabilities. The petition was signed by Andrew Masullo, president
and chief executive officer.
GENERAL PRODUCTS: Hires Blue-Water Partners as Fin'l Advisor
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General Products Corporation seeks authorization from the U.S.
Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Michigan to employ
Blue-Water Partners, LLC as financial advisor.
The Debtor requires Blue-Water Partners to:
a. provide general financial advisory services to GPC with
respect to its business operations, properties, financial
condition, and the administration of its Chapter 11 case;
b. assist GPC with the preparation of monthly operating
reports, cash collateral budgets, cash flow forecasts, and other
reports as may be needed from GPC in the administration of its
Chapter 11 case;
c. provide specific valuation or other financial analyses as
GPC may require;
d. assist with the formulation, evaluation, implementation of
various options for a restructuring, financing, reorganization, or
sale of GPC or its assets or business;
e. support GPC's efforts to market and sell its assets in an
effort to maximize the value of GPC's business for the benefit of
creditors;
f. provide financial advisory services to GPC in connection
with any plan of reorganization that GPC seeks to develop in this
Chapter 11 case;
g. assist GPC in negotiations with creditors, shareholders and
other appropriate parties-in-interest;
h. provide testimony in court (including expert testimony) if
necessary or as reasonable requested by GPC's counsel with respect
to matters upon which Blue-Water Partners has provided advice or
professional opinions to GPC; and
i. provide other support as may be reasonably requested by GPC
or counsel that fall within Blue-Water Partners' expertise,
experience and capabilities that are mutually agreeable.
Blue-Water Partners will be paid at these hourly rates:
Ronald B. Miller (managing director) $375
Matthew J. Miller (managing director) $345
Ray Beerhorst (director) $315
Stephen J. Hughes (vice president) $250
Ronald B. Miller, managing director of Blue-Water Partners, LLC,
assured the Court that the firm is a "disinterested person" as the
term is defined in Section 101(14) of the Bankruptcy Code and does
not represent any interest adverse to the Debtors and their
estates.
Blue-Water Partners may be reached at:
Ronald B. Miller
Blue-Water Partners, LLC
146 Monroe Center St NW, Suite 701
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Tel: 616.988.4555
Fax: 616.988.2666
E-mail: rom@bluewaterpartners.com
About General Products
General Products Corporation and General Products Mexico, LLC, both
based in Livonia, MI, filed a Chapter 11 petition (Bankr. E.D.
Mich. Case Nos. 16-49267 and 16-49269) on June 27, 2016. The Hon.
Thomas J. Tucker (16-49267) and Walter Shapero (16-49269) preside
over the case. Rachel L. Hillegonds, Esq. and John T. Piggins,
Esq., at Miller Johnson, as bankruptcy counsel.
In its petition, General Products Corporation estimated $50 million
to $50 million in both assets and liabilities. General Products
Mexico estimated $50,000 to $50 million in both assets and
liabilities. The petition was signed by Andrew Masullo, president
and chief executive officer.
The Office of the U.S. Trustee appointed five creditors of General
Products to serve on the official committee of unsecured creditors.
GILLESPIE OFFICE: Hires Holland & Hart as Insurance Counsel
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Gillespie Office and Systems Furniture, Inc., seeks authorization
from the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Nevada to employ
Holland & Hart as their insurance defense litigation counsel for
the purported insureds, Gillespie Office and Systems Furniture, LLC
d/b/a A&B printing & mailing.
H&H also will continue to represent non-debtors, Kathy Gillespie
and Barbara Allen in state court litigation entitled Ronnie Council
vs. Gillespie Office and Systems Furniture, Inc.
H&H will represent the Debtor in Nevada Action, advise the Debtor
regarding any occurrences in the Nevada Action which may impact the
Debtor's estate or the Council Parties' claim; assist the Debtor in
developing legal position and strategies with respect to the Nevada
Action and any adversary proceeding related to the Nevada Action;
and provide such other counsel and advice the as the Debtor may
required.
H&H will be paid at these hourly rates:
Bryce Kunimoto, Esq., Partner $335
Lars Evensen, Esq., Partner $335
Robert J. Cassity, Esq., Partner $325
R. Calder huntingtin, Esq., Associate $260
Andrea M. Champion, Esq., Associate $260
Lorie A. Januskevicius, Paralegal 4160
H&H will also be reimbursed for reasonable out-of-pocket expenses
incurred.
Bryce K. Kunimoto, of Holland & Hart, assured the Court that the
firm does not represent any interest adverse to the Debtor and its
estate.
Holland & Hart may be reached at:
Bryce K. Kunimoto, Esq.
Holland & Hart
9555 Hillwood Drive, 2nd Floor
Las Vegas, NV 89138
Phone: 702-222-2603
Fax: 702-669-4650
E-mail: bkunimoto@hollandhart.com
About Gillespie Office and Systems Furniture
Gillespie Office and Systems Furniture, Inc., does business as A&B
Printing, located at 2908 South Highland Drive, Set. B, Las Vegas,
Nevada. The Company has been providing printing and mailing
services to customers in the Las Vegas since 1979.
Gillespie Office and Systems Furniture, Inc. filed a Chapter 11
bankruptcy petition (Bankr. D.Nev. Case No. 16-11943) on April 11,
2016. Zachariah Larson, Esq., at Larson & Zirzow as bankruptcy
counsel.
GILLESPIE OFFICE: Hires Levy Law as Special Counsel
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Gillespie Office and Systems Furniture, Inc., seeks authorization
from the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Nevada to employ
Levy Law, LLC as special counsel.
Prior to the filing of the Bankruptcy, Levy Law was retained by the
Debtor to represent the Debtor's interest in certain Federal
Claims.
The Debtor requires Levy Law to:
a. negotiate, draft and review contracts
b. advise the Debtor on employment law issues
c. assist the Debtor with collections and acquisitions
Levy Law will be paid at these hourly rates:
William Aran Levy, Esq. $350
Lower rates are charged by other professional and by
paraprofessionals.
William Aran Levy, Esq., of Levy Law, LLC, assured the Court that
the firm is a "disinterested person" as the term is defined in
Section 101(14) of the Bankruptcy Code and does not represent any
interest adverse to the Debtors and their estates.
Levy Law may be reached at:
William Aran Levy, Esq.
Levy Law, LLC
6655 W. Sahara Ave., Suite E-102
Las Vegas, NV 89146
Tel: (702)485-1000
E-mail: wlevy@levylawlv.com
About Gillespie Office and Systems Furniture
Gillespie Office and Systems Furniture, Inc., does business as A&B
Printing, located at 2908 South Highland Drive, Set. B, Las Vegas,
Nevada. The Company has been providing printing and mailing
services to customers in the Las Vegas since 1979.
Gillespie Office and Systems Furniture, Inc. filed a Chapter 11
bankruptcy petition (Bankr. D.Nev. Case No. 16-11943) on April 11,
2016. Zachariah Larson, Esq., at Larson & Zirzow as bankruptcy
counsel.
GILLESPIE OFFICE: Hires Serl Keefer as Accountant
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Gillespie Office and Systems Furniture, Inc., seeks authorization
from the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Nevada to employ
Serl, Keefer, Welter CPAs, LLP as accountant for the Debtor.
Keefer will be paid at these hourly rates:
Shelby Keefer $225
Staff Accountants $85-$100
Clerical Staff $60
Shelby Keefer, managing partner of Serl, Keefer, Welter CPAs, LLP,
assured the Court that the firm is a "disinterested person" as the
term is defined in Section 101(14) of the Bankruptcy Code and does
not represent any interest adverse to the Debtors and their
estates.
Keefer may be reached at:
Shelby Keefer
Serl, Keefer, Welter CPAs, LLP
6960 Smoke Ranch Rd #190
Las Vegas, NV 89128
Phone: 702-363-1971
Fax: 702-363-7179
About Gillespie Office and Systems Furniture
Gillespie Office and Systems Furniture, Inc., does business as A&B
Printing, located at 2908 South Highland Drive, Set. B, Las Vegas,
Nevada. The Company has been providing printing and mailing
services to customers in the Las Vegas since 1979.
Gillespie Office and Systems Furniture, Inc. filed a Chapter 11
bankruptcy petition (Bankr. D.Nev. Case No. 16-11943) on April 11,
2016. Zachariah Larson, Esq., at Larson & Zirzow as bankruptcy
counsel.
GLENCORP INC: Hires Plante & Moran for Accounting Services
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Glencorp, Inc., seeks authorization from the U.S. Bankruptcy Court
for the Eastern District of Michigan to employ Plante & Moran, PLLC
as ordinary course professional for certain accounting and tax
compliance services.
The Debtor employed PM as its sole professional for the purpose of
performing accounting, book-keeping and tax preparation services.
PM will not be representing Debtor or taking any active role in
Debtor's Chapter 11 case, but will only be performing ordinary
course professional services. The Debtor said the continued
services of PM are critical for the Debtor's ability to continue
operating its business, to comply with its obligations under the
Bankruptcy Code, Bankruptcy Rules, and United States Tax Code, and
ultimately, to successfully reorganize.
Michael Nordquist, Jr., partner of Plante & Moran, PLLC, assured
the Court that the firm does not represent any interest adverse to
the Debtors and their estates.
PM may be reached at:
Michael Nordquist
Plante & Moran, PLLC
27400 Northwestern Highway
Southfield, MI 48037
Tel: 877-622-2257, x33878
Fax: 248-233-7443
E-mail: michael.nordquist@plantemoran.com
Glencorp, Inc., is an earth-moving contractor engaged in the
business of moving dirt and heavy cuts, digging retention ponds,
and digging roads for developers in subdivision.
Glencorp, Inc., based in Shelby Twp., Michigan, filed a Chapter 11
petition (Bankr. E.D. Mich. Case No. 16-46905) on May 5, 2016.
Hon. Marci B McIvor presides over the case. Ryan D. Heilman,
Esq.,
and Michael R. Wernette, Esq., at Wernette Heilman PLLC, serve as
counsel to the Debtor. In its petition, the Debtor estimated $1
million to $10 million in assets and $1 million to $10 million in
liabilities. The petition was signed by Ronald A. Marino,
president.
GOLDEN BAND: Aug. 12 Court Approval Hearing Set for BIA Proposal
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The Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act proposal by Golden Band Resources
Inc. to its creditors was approved by creditors on July 22, 2016.
Subject to court approval, the Proposal contemplates:
a) Procon Resources Inc. or its nominee acquiring the shares of
Golden Band under a bid transaction (the "Stalking Horse Credit
Bid"); and
b) all existing shares and equity interests in Golden Band (the
"Existing Equity Interests") will be retracted, cancelled and
extinguished and new equity interests in Golden Band will be issued
to Procon.
The purchase price by Procon under the Stalking Horse Credit Bid
equals the obligations of Golden Band to Procon under the Credit
Agreement (approximately $19.6 million, plus professional fees and
costs), all obligations owed by Golden Band pursuant to the DIP
Term Sheet and any obligations of Golden Band outstanding as of the
closing date that rank in priority to the DIP Obligations. The
closing date is expected to be August 12, 2016.
As sales and investment solicitation procedures failed to yield
qualified bids for amounts in excess of the Stalking Horse Credit
Bid, the Stalking Horse Credit Bid of Procon has been put forward
to the Court for approval as the best offer available.
Particulars of the hearing (the "Hearing") at which the Court of
Queen's Bench For Saskatchewan will be asked to approve the
Proposal are as follows:
Location:
Court House, 520 Spadina Crescent East, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan,
Canada.
Date & Time:
Friday, August 12, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. Mountain Daylight Time.
Golden Band Resources Inc. is a Canada-based company, which is
involved in the production of gold. The Company is engaged in the
business of exploration, mine development and extraction of gold
ores. The Company owns and operates properties, which are located
in the La Ronge Gold Belt in northern Saskatchewan, and processing
at its Jolu mill. It focuses on expanding its gold mineral
resources. The Company has assembled a land package in excess of
approximately 870 square kilometers, which includes 13 gold
deposits and four former producing mines, such as Star Lake,
Decade, Komis and Jolu. The Company's projects include Roy Lloyd
Underground Mine, Komis Mine, Golden Heart Project, Greywacke
Deposit and Jolu Mill. The Golden Heart project is located
approximately nine kilometers east of the Komis mine.
HAGERSTOWN BLOCK: Case Summary & 20 Largest Unsecured Creditors
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Debtor affiliates filing separate Chapter 11 bankruptcy petitions:
Debtor Case No.
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The Hagerstown Block Company 16-19880
860 Oak Street
Hagerstown, MD 21740
Hagerstown Concrete Products, Inc. 16-19881
860 Oak Street
Hagerstown, MD 21740
Chapter 11 Petition Date: July 22, 2016
Court: United States Bankruptcy Court
District of Maryland (Greenbelt)
Judge: Hon. Thomas J. Catliota (16-19880)
Hon. Wendelin I. Lipp (16-19881)
Debtors' Counsel: James A. Vidmar, Jr., Esq.
YUMKAS, VIDMAR, SWEENEY & MULRENIN, LLC
10211 Wincopin Circle, Suite 500
Columbia, MD 21044
Tel:(443) 569-5977
Fax: (410) 571-2798
E-mail: jvidmar@yvslaw.com
Estimated Estimated
Assets Liabilities
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The Hagerstown Block $1M-$10M $1M-$10M
Hagerstown Concrete $1M-$10M $1M-$10M
The petitions were signed by Doy C. Sneckenberger, president.
A copy of The Hagerstown Block's list of 20 largest unsecured
creditors is available for free at
http://bankrupt.com/misc/mdb16-19880.pdf
HERCULES OFFSHORE: Egan-Jones Withdraws 'D' Rating
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Egan-Jones Ratings Company assigned a No Rating status to unsecured
debt issued by Hercules Offshore Inc from D on July 13, 2016.
Hercules Offshore, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides
shallow-water drilling and marine services to the oil and natural
gas exploration and production industry worldwide.
HOTELWORKS DEVELOPMENT: Selling Cotulla Property for $1.43M
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Hotelworks Development, LLC, asks the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the
Western District of Texas, San Antonio Division, to approve the
Purchase and Sale Agreement ("PSA") for the sale of substantially
all of Debtor's assets to Platinum SA Properties, LLC or its
designee ("Purchaser") for $1,425,000.
The Debtor's primary asset is a 75-room hotel on 3.37 acres of real
property located at 165 Mars Drive, Cotulla, Texas ("Property").
The liens encumbering the Property are as follows:
a) As of the Petition Date, approximately $3.2 million of
indebtedness was outstanding under the construction loan with
Commerce Bank, which holds the first lien.
b) The Small Business Administration holds a second lien upon
the Property to secure a loan in the approximate amount of $2
million.
c) A third lien was granted to Commerce Bank to secure a
$453,600 note to Ciena Hotels & Suites Cotulla, LLC.
Prior to filing its voluntary petition, the Debtor informally
marketed the Property for sale and received several expressions of
interest to purchase the Property. The Debtor engaged Hilco Real
Estate, LLC ("Hilco") to formally and expansively market the
Property and conduct an auction sale.
Hilco conducted an online auction on March 16, 2016. The bids
failed to exceed the reserve price set by the Debtor. Hilco
continued to negotiate with the high bidders to arrive at a sale
price acceptable to the Debtor and the prospective buyer.
On April 1, 2016, the Debtor and Platinum signed the PSA providing
for a purchase price of $1,425,000, which includes a purchaser's
premium equal to 6% payable to Hilco. The proposed purchase price
is substantially less than the total indebtedness encumbering the
Property and in fact is less the amount owed to Commerce Bank on
the construction loan.
The executed PSA generally provides the following:
a) Purchase Price: On the Closing Date, Purchaser will
(i) pay to Debtor $1,425,000 in cash, and (ii) assume certain
liabilities of Debtor relating to the Assigned Contracts.
b) Property: The proposed sale will include the Property
(as more specifically defined in the PSA), which comprise
substantially all of the property of the Debtor's estate.
c) Sale Free and Clear: The Property is to be transferred
free and clear of all all liens, interests, claims, or encumbrances
in the Property other than the Assumed Liabilities pursuant to
section 363(f) of the Bankruptcy Code.
d) Conditions to Closing: Conditions to consummation of
the asset sale will include, among other things entry of the Sale
Order which will become a final order.
A copy of the PSA attached to the Motion is available for free at:
http://bankrupt.com/misc/HOTELWORKS_DEVELOPMENT_9_Sales.pdf
As set forth in the PSA, to the extent any defaults exist under any
executory contract or unexpired lease that is assumed and assigned,
Debtor will cure any such default in connection with the assumption
and assignment.
The effective date of any assumption and assignment of any assumed
contract will be the closing date. Accordingly, any cure amounts to
be paid under any assumed contract will also be paid upon the
closing of the asset sale or as soon thereafter as the cure amount
is fixed.
To preserve the value of the Property and to limit the costs of
preserving such Property, it is critical that the Debtor close the
Proposed Sale as soon as possible after all closing conditions have
been met or waived.
About HotelWorks Development
HotelWorks Development, LLC's primary asset is a 75-room hotel on
3.37 acres of real property located at 165 Mars Drive, Cotulla
Texas. The construction of the Property was completed in 2014.
The Property is fully outfitted to operate as a luxury hotel. It
was constructed to meet the burgeoning demand for lodging resulting
from the explosive growth in the Eagle Ford and commenced
operations in 2014.
HotelWorks Development sought protection under Chapter 11 of
the Bankruptcy Code (Bankr. W.D. Texas Case No. 16-51527) on July
4, 2016. The petition was signed by Bob Zachariah, president and
CEO. The case is assigned to Judge Craig A. Gargotta. At the time
of the filing, the Debtor disclosed $1.42 million in
assets and $11.73 million in liabilities.
Hotelworks Development's attorneys:
Raymond W. Battaglia
THE LAW OFFICES OF RAY BATTAGLIA, PLLC.
66 Granburg Circle
San Antonio, Texas 78218
Telephone: (210) 601-9405
E-mail: rbattaglialaw@outlook.com
HUDSON'S BAY: Egan-Jones Cuts Commercial Paper Rating to B
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Egan-Jones Ratings Company downgraded the rating on commercial
paper issued by Hudson's Bay Co to B from A3 on July 8, 2016.
Hudson's Bay Company offers a selection of branded merchandise in
Canada and the United States. The Company operates department
stores and other retail stores that offers kitchen and bed and bath
products.
ICE THEATERS: Unsecureds to Get 57% Recovery Under Plan
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Ice Theaters, LLC, filed with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the
Northern District of Illinois a Disclosure Statement relating to
its Plan of Liquidation, which proposes that holders of Class 2 -
General Unsecured Claims get 57% recovery.
Class 2 Creditors will receive a pro-rata share of each
distribution of the property of the estate remaining after
Administrative Claims are paid in full up to 100% of the amount the
Allowed Claim.
The Plan calls for liquidation of all Property of the Estate and
distribution of the proceeds first to pay any Allowed
Administrative Claims in full and then distribute any remaining
proceeds to Holders of Allowed Class 2 claims (General Unsecured
Creditors) on a pro rata basis. In the event that all Allowed
Class 2 claims are paid in full, the Plan calls for the
distribution of any remaining Property of Estate to be distributed
to Holders of Class 3 claims (Old Equity).
The Plan will be funded by the Debtor using net receipts from the
sale of the Real Property as well as the Debtor's interest in the
Property Tax Escrow Account and any property tax refunds in which
the Debtor has an interest, as well as proceeds from any other
causes of action that constitute Property of the Estate.
The Disclosure Statement relating to its Plan of Liquidation is
available at http://bankrupt.com/misc/ilnb15-26965-66.pdf
The Disclosure Statement was filed by the Debtor's counsel:
John F. Hiltz, Esq.
Blair R. Zanzig, Esq.
HILTZ & ZANZIG LLC
53 West Jackson Boulevard, Suite 205
Chicago, IL 60604
Tel: (312) 566-9008
Fax: (312) 566-9015
E-mail: jhiltz@hwzlaw.com
Ice Theaters, LLC, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection
(Bankr. N.D. Ill. Case No. 15-26965) on Aug. 6, 2015, estimating
its assets and liabilities at between $1 million and $10 million
each. The petition was signed by Donzell Starks, manager. Judge
Pamela S. Hollis presides over the case.
Ice Theaters is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. For a number
of years, it owned and operated a movie theater located at 3330
West Roosevelt Road, Chicago, Illinois 60624. It ceased theater
operations in December of 2013 and has since rented space in the
former theater to a variety of church and civic groups on an ad hoc
basis. As of the Petition Date, its principal asset consisted of
real property and improvements located on the real property.
IHEARTCOMMUNICATIONS INC: Jonathan Belitsos Appointed as Director
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Ian K. Loring resigned as a member of the Board of Directors of
iHeartCommunications, Inc. on July 20, 2016. Pursuant to the
Company's Seventh Amended and Restated By-laws, on July 20, 2016,
the Board of Directors of the Company appointed Jonathan Belitsos
as a member of the Company's Board of Directors to fill the vacancy
created by Mr. Loring's resignation.
John Belitsos is a Principal at Bain Capital Private Equity, LP.
Prior to joining Bain Capital in 2005, Mr. Belitsos worked at
Goldman Sachs where he focused primarily on mergers and
acquisitions for companies in the technology, media, and
telecommunications industries. Before joining Goldman Sachs, Mr.
Belitsos worked in investment banking at Deutsche Bank with a focus
on leveraged finance. Mr. Belitsos also serves on the board of
directors of D&M Holdings, Inc. Mr. Belitsos holds an A.B. in
Economics from Harvard College and an M.B.A. from Harvard Business
School.
Mr. Belitsos will not receive any compensation for his service on
the Company's Board of Directors. He will receive the same form of
Indemnification Agreement as all other members of the Company's
Board of Directors. At this time, the Board of Directors does not
intend to appoint Mr. Belitsos as a member of any of the committees
of the Board of Directors.
Entities controlled by Bain Capital and Thomas H. Lee Partners,
L.P. and their respective affiliates collectively own all of the
outstanding shares of Class B common stock and Class C common stock
of iHM. These shares represent in the aggregate approximately 66%
(whether measured by voting power or economic interest) of the
equity of iHM. In addition, seven of the Company's directors
(including Mr. Belitsos) are affiliated with the Sponsors and all
of the Company's directors are members of the board of directors of
iHM.
In connection with the 2008 merger pursuant to which iHM acquired
the Company, iHM and its subsidiaries entered into a number of
agreements with the Sponsors and certain of their affiliates,
including (1) a management agreement pursuant to which the Sponsors
provide management and financial advisory services to iHM and its
wholly owned subsidiaries until 2018, at a rate not greater than
$15.0 million per year, plus reimbursable expenses, (2) a
stockholders agreement relating to voting in elections to the board
of directors of iHM and the transfer of certain shares and (3) an
affiliate transactions agreement with respect to the entry into
certain transactions between iHM or its subsidiaries, on the one
hand, and the Sponsors or their respective affiliates, on the other
hand. In addition, as a result of the worldwide reach and the
nature of the business of iHM and the breadth of investments by the
Sponsors, it is not unusual for iHM and its subsidiaries to engage
in ordinary course of business commercial transactions with
entities in which one or both of the Sponsors directly or
indirectly owns a greater than 10% equity interest. A description
of these agreements and commercial transactions is contained in
iHM's Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A, filed with the Securities
and Exchange Commission on April 13, 2016, as amended.
About iHeartCommunications
iHeartCommunications, Inc., (formerly known as Clear Channel
Communications, Inc.) is a global media and entertainment company.
The Company specializes in radio, digital, outdoor, mobile,
social, live events, on-demand entertainment and information
services for local communities, and uses its unparalleled national
reach to target both nationally and locally on behalf of its
advertising partners. The Company is dedicated to using the
latest technology solutions to transform the company's products
and services for the benefit of its consumers, communities,
partners and advertisers, and its outdoor business reaches over 40
countries across five continents, connecting people to brands
using innovative new technology.
IheartCommunications reported a net loss attributable to the
Company of $755 million on $6.24 billion of revenue for the year
ended Dec. 31, 2015, compared to a net loss attributable to the
Company of $793.76 million on $6.31 billion of revenue for the
year ended Dec. 31, 2014. As of Dec. 31, 2015, the Company had
$13.8 billion in total assets, $24.4 billion in total liabilities
and a total shareholders' deficit of $10.6 billion.
Bankruptcy Warning
"The ability to refinance the debt will depend on the condition of
the capital markets and our financial condition at such time.
Any refinancing of the debt could be at higher interest rates and
increase debt service obligations and may require us and our
subsidiaries to comply with more onerous covenants, which could
further restrict our business operations. The terms of existing
or future debt instruments may restrict us from adopting some of
these alternatives. These alternative measures may not be
successful and may not permit us or our subsidiaries to meet
scheduled debt service obligations. If we or our subsidiaries
cannot make scheduled payments on indebtedness, we or our
subsidiaries, as applicable, will be in default under one or more
of the debt agreements and, as a result we could be forced into
bankruptcy or liquidation," the Company said in its annual report
for the year ended Dec. 31, 2015.
* * *
iHeartCommunications carries a 'CCC' Issuer Default Ratings (IDR)
from Fitch Ratings and a 'Caa2 Corp." corporate family rating from
Moody's Investors Service.
IMPLANT SCIENCES: Amends Articles of Organization
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Implant Sciences Corporation adopted and on July 20, 2016, filed
the Articles of Amendment to its Restated Articles of Organization
that were previously approved by the Company's stockholders at the
Company's 2015 annual meeting of stockholders on July 1, 2015, to
increase the number of authorized shares of Common Stock from
200,000,000 shares to 250,000,000 shares.
On July 18, 2016, the Company adopted and filed the July 18
Preferred Stock Articles of Amendment to decrease the initial
conversion price of the Series H Preferred Stock from $1,090 per
share to $190 per share and reinsert the 4.99% "blocker" provisions
of each Amended Preferred Stock Series which the Company purported
to delete in the Articles of Amendment filed in connection with the
Fourteenth Amendment. The Company adopted on July 20, 2016, and
filed on July 21, 2016, the July 21 Preferred Stock Articles of
Amendment to correct and reinsert the 4.99% "blocker" provisions of
each Amended Preferred Stock Series in lieu and in replacement of
the similar provisions in the July 18 Preferred Stock Articles of
Amendment.
About Implant Sciences
Implant Sciences Corporation (OBB: IMSC.OB) --
http://www.implantsciences.com/-- develops, manufactures and
sells sensors and systems for the security, safety and defense
(SS&D) industries.
As of March 31, 2016, the Company had $15.6 million in total
assets, $100 million in total liabilities, and a total
stockholders' deficit of $84.6 million.
"Despite our current sales, expense and cash flow projections and
Marcum LLP, in Boston, Massachusetts, issued a "going concern"
qualification on the consolidated financial statements for the year
ended June 30, 2015, citing that the Company has had recurring net
losses and continues to experience negative cash flows from
operations. As of Sept. 15, 2015, the Company's principal
obligation to its primary lenders was approximately $65,046,000 and
accrued interest of approximately $15,393,000. The Company is
required to repay all borrowings and accrued interest to these
lenders on March 31, 2016. These conditions raise substantial
doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern.
IMPLANT SCIENCES: Extends Credit Agreements Maturity
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Implant Sciences Corporation announced the extension of its secured
credit agreements with DMRJ Group, LLC (DMRJ) and Montsant Partners
LLC (Montsant).
The Company amended its credit arrangements with DMRJ Group LLC and
Montsant Partners LLC to extend the maturity date of its
obligations that were otherwise due to Oct. 31, 2016. The Company
had previously agreed with DMRJ and Montsant to extend the
obligations under the Omnibus Fourteenth Amendment to Credit
Agreement and Sixteenth Amendment to Note and Warrant Purchase
Agreement (the 14th Amendment), subject to certain conditions and
post-closing effectiveness conditions. However, despite the best
efforts of the Company, DMRJ and Montsant, certain post-closing
effectiveness conditions to the 14th Amendment with respect to the
delivery of an opinion of counsel and payment of the fees and
expenses of DMRJ and Montsant were not satisfied, resulting in the
Company being in default of its obligations to DMRJ and Montsant
since March 31, 2016. As consideration for this extension, the
conversion price for its September 2012 convertible promissory note
was reduced from $1.09 to $.19 per share for up to $7M of
obligations and the remaining conversion rights under such note and
the February 2013 convertible promissory note were waived.
"We are thankful to our lenders for continuing to support Implant
Sciences as we continue to execute on our strategy within the ETD
business," said Bill McGann, CEO of Implant Sciences. "We believe
that additional time to develop the fundamentals of the ETD
business and to explore and execute on our strategic alternatives
will be beneficial to the shareholders of the Company."
Late last year the Company announced that it had begun a process to
evaluate strategic opportunities in response to its rapid growth
and changing market conditions. The Company believes that securing
the debt extension is a vital part of any process to explore
strategic alternatives in the ETD business.
Additionally, the Company is currently exploring the purchase of
another unique business with applications in the defense and
homeland security spaces. As an accommodation to allow the Company
to pursue such an acquisition both financially and legally, the
Company has issued a conditional warrant to DMRJ to purchase up to
50,657,894 shares of the Company's common stock at an exercise
price of no lower than $.19 per share for a period of 5 years. The
warrant will be cancelled if the acquisition is not completed.
The maturity of the BAM note has been extended as well from June
29, 2016, to Oct. 30, 2016, one day before the maturity of the DMRJ
and Montsant notes.
Detailed information on the extensions is available for free at:
https://goo.gl/2NrQeY
About Implant Sciences
Implant Sciences Corporation (OBB: IMSC.OB) --
http://www.implantsciences.com/-- develops, manufactures and
sells sensors and systems for the security, safety and defense
(SS&D) industries.
As of March 31, 2016, the Company had $15.6 million in total
assets, $100 million in total liabilities, and a total
stockholders' deficit of $84.6 million.
"Despite our current sales, expense and cash flow projections and
Marcum LLP, in Boston, Massachusetts, issued a "going concern"
qualification on the consolidated financial statements for the year
ended June 30, 2015, citing that the Company has had recurring net
losses and continues to experience negative cash flows from
operations. As of Sept. 15, 2015, the Company's principal
obligation to its primary lenders was approximately $65,046,000 and
accrued interest of approximately $15,393,000. The Company is
required to repay all borrowings and accrued interest to these
lenders on March 31, 2016. These conditions raise substantial
doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern.
IMPLANT SCIENCES: Intends to Acquire Zapata Industries
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Implant Sciences Corporation announced the signing of a letter of
intent to acquire Zapata Industries SAS of Marseilles, France.
Zapata is a profitable and debt-free company with commercial,
defense, and homeland security technology applications.
Pursuant to the LOI, the Company intends to acquire all the issued
and outstanding shares of Zapata, or all of Zapata's business,
excluding inventory (with the Company having the right to purchase
all or a portion of the inventory of Zapata at cost), in exchange
for (i) a number of shares of common stock, par value $0.001 per
share, of the Company equal to 60% of the total issued and
outstanding shares of Common Stock on a fully-diluted basis
(treating any preferred stock on an as converted basis and any
warrants on an as exercised basis), (ii) $15,000,000 in cash and
(iii) warrants to purchase 50,000,000 shares of Common Stock at an
exercise price of $1.50 per share with a four-year term.
Zapata Industries -- http://www.zapata-industries.com/-- is the
undisputed leader in developing and manufacturing single user
hydro-and jet-powered technologies and products. Zapata's
proprietary methodology, algorithms, and patented designs are
currently commercialized and in development within recreation,
entertainment, military, medical, and industrial sectors.
In 2016 Zapata achieved its proof of concept milestone by producing
the safest, most reliable, lightest, fastest, and least expensive
personal flight system ever created with the unveiling of the
Flyboard Air. The Flyboard Air utilizes Zapata Industries'
proprietary algorithms and balance methodology to direct jet
engines to act both independently and harmoniously. This unique
technology not only provides unparalleled maneuverability speed and
ease of use but it also provides full flight redundancy, making the
platform as safe as any airplane with as little as 20 hours of
training. Zapata Industries can commercialize its breakthrough
technology with products ranging from flying medical stretchers and
Jetbikes to floating rescue stations, scaffoldings and unmanned
heavy payload delivery drones. The performance parameters of the
Flyboard Air provide undisputed proof that Zapata technology is
commercially viable for advanced applications within the military,
industrial, and medical fields. Aviation Experts see this
revolutionary transportation platform as meaningfully disruptive to
the air transportation industry. Early industry reaction to the
Flyboard Air, has been overwhelming and the Flyboard Air® has
become an internet sensation. Digital Trends, April 14, 2016,
calls it "awesome beyond words ... we see no limit to the future of
a device like the Flyboard Air, including search and rescue,
military applications and of course, the best way to get to just
about anywhere."
(http://www.digitaltrends.com/dt-daily/hoax-or-breakthrough-flyboard-air-videos-stun-the-internet/)
See the following video, Zapata Industries - The Leader in Personal
Flight & Aviation: https://youtube/_A0sdkZ4Vlk
Implant Sciences continues to evolve and innovate to provide
leading edge Homeland and Defense Security Solutions and has
emerged as the market leader in Explosive Trace Detection (ETD)
technologies. Late last year, the company announced that it had
begun a process to evaluate strategic opportunities in response to
its rapid growth (400% in 2016) and changing market conditions.
While the Board continues to evaluate a number of offers it has
received to sell the ETD business, the company believes that the
opportunity afforded by the acquisition of Zapata Industries, with
its revolutionary technology and robust growth, will build on the
success achieved with the ETD business and add significant
shareholder value to allow the company to remain a leading
innovator for Homeland Security and Defense technologies.
The company's agreement with Zapata, subject to shareholder
approval, positions the company to emerge debt-free (pending the
restructuring which could include a sale of the ETD business or a
capital raise) with at least $20 million in cash for working
capital on the balance sheet in exchange for $15 million, 60%
equity and 50 million warrants exercisable at $1.50 per share. Upon
conclusion of the restructuring and meeting NASDAQ listing
requirements, the company will pursue an uplisting to the NASDAQ
Marketplace.
Robert Liscouski, president and Board Member of Implant Sciences,
commented, "The potential acquisition of Zapata brings Implant
Sciences a best-in-class personal balance and flight technology
that has far reaching military and consumer applications. We are
beyond excited to have visionaries like Franky Zapata and his team
on board and we are thrilled to allow for shareholders to benefit
from the many breakthrough products he has already invented and the
new innovations he will be unveiling in coming months and years."
Coinciding with this press release, the company filed a detailed
8-K in accordance with SEC guidelines, a copy of which is available
for free at https://goo.gl/2NrQeY
About Zapata Industries
Zapata Industries is the undisputed leader in developing and
manufacturing hydro- and jet-powered technologies and products.
Zapata's proprietary methodology, algorithms, and patented designs
are currently commercialized and in development within the
recreation, entertainment, military, medical, and industrial
sectors.
Zapata Industries' founder, world champion jetski racer Franky
Zapata, launched Zapata Racing to satisfy his passion to invent
aftermarket products to make the world’s fastest personal water
craft. With unparalleled performance, Zapata products quickly
became a racing requirement to achieve the competitive edge
necessary to win. With the desire to go even faster, Zapata
shifted focus, and began manufacturing the fastest sit down and
stand up jetskis in the racing world.
In 2012 Zapata launched the revolutionary Flyboard, kickstarting a
niche $200 million Hydroflight Sports and Recreation industry.
Hydroflight is still in its earliest stages of growth and
development, and the unwaning market demand provides a view for
Zapata’s opportunity to further commercialize the industry in the
coming years.
In 2016 Zapata achieved it's proof of concept goal producing the
safest, most reliable, lightest, fastest, and least expensive
personal flight system ever created with the unveiling of the
Flyboard Air. The Flyboard Air utilizes Zapata Industries'
proprietary algorithms and balance methodology to direct jet
engines to act both independently and harmoniously. The
performance parameters of the Flyboard Air provide undisputed proof
that Zapata technology is commercially viable for advanced
applications within the military, industrial, and medical fields.
About Implant Sciences
Implant Sciences Corporation (OBB: IMSC.OB) --
http://www.implantsciences.com/-- develops, manufactures and
sells sensors and systems for the security, safety and defense
(SS&D) industries.
As of March 31, 2016, the Company had $15.6 million in total
assets, $100 million in total liabilities, and a total
stockholders' deficit of $84.6 million.
"Despite our current sales, expense and cash flow projections and
Marcum LLP, in Boston, Massachusetts, issued a "going concern"
qualification on the consolidated financial statements for the year
ended June 30, 2015, citing that the Company has had recurring net
losses and continues to experience negative cash flows from
operations. As of Sept. 15, 2015, the Company's principal
obligation to its primary lenders was approximately $65,046,000 and
accrued interest of approximately $15,393,000. The Company is
required to repay all borrowings and accrued interest to these
lenders on March 31, 2016. These conditions raise substantial
doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern.
INCYTE CORP: Egan-Jones Hikes Sr. Unsecured Rating to B+
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Egan-Jones Ratings Agency raised the senior unsecured rating on
debt issued by Incyte Corp to B+ from B on July 15, 2016.
Incyte, Corp is a pharmaceutical company based in Alapocas,
Delaware.
INTEVA PRODUCTS: Moody's Assigns B1 CFR, Outlook Stable
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Moody's Investors Service assigned Inteva Products, LLC a Corporate
Family Rating of B1 and Probability of Default Rating of B1-PD.
Moody's also assigned a B1 rating to Inteva's $250 million senior
secured term loan due 2023. The rating outlook is stable.
Proceeds from Inteva's new term loan are expected to be used to
refinance existing debt, fund capital expenditures related to new
business wins, support a modest shareholder dividend, add cash to
the balance sheet, and pay related fees and expenses.
Ratings assigned:
Inteva Products, LLC
Corporate Family Rating at B1
Probability of Default Rating at B1-PD
$250 million senior secured term loan due 2023 at B1 (LGD3)
The $175 million ABL revolving facility is not rated by Moody's.
RATINGS RATIONALE
Inteva's B1 Corporate Family Rating incorporates the company's
leading competitive position as a supplier of automotive closure
systems, interiors systems, motors and electronics, and roof
systems, modest leverage, balanced by the company's weak EBITA
margins and high revenue concentrations. Inteva has a longstanding
history in the automotive supplier industry which has led to
diversification into Asian regions with its customer base and new
customers. Pro forma for the refinancing, Inteva's Debt/EBITDA is
estimated at 3.0x (including Moody's standard adjustments). Yet,
the rating is weighed by the company's relatively weak EBITA
margins in the low end of the assigned rating range. Inteva also
maintains high customer concentrations with its top five customers
representing about 66% of revenue, while revenues are regionally
concentrated in North America at about 50%.
Inteva's stable rating outlook reflects Moody's expectation that
operating performance should support the assigned rating over the
intermediate-term balanced by the new platform launch risks
imbedded in the company's strong business backlog.
Inteva is anticipated to have an adequate liquidity profile
following the recapitalization transaction supported by cash on
hand and availability under the $175 million asset based revolving
credit facility (ABL Facility) maturing in 2021. Cash at the close
of the recapitalization is expected to approximate $120 million and
full availability under the ABL Facility, but for $2 million of
letters of credit outstanding, is expected. Free cash flow
generation over the next 12-15 months is expected to be nominal due
to high levels of capital expenditures to support new business, tax
and other shareholder distributions. Inteva's use of accounts
receivable factoring arrangements also weighs on the liquidity
profile. As of April 30, 2016, outstanding factored accounts
receivables were approximately $38 million. The primary financial
covenant under the term loan will be a net maximum leverage test
which is expected to have sufficient covenant cushion to support
operating flexibility over the near-term. The primary financial
covenant under the ABL will be a springing fixed charge covenant of
1.0 to 1 when availability falls below certain thresholds.
Factors that could support a higher rating include debt / EBITDA
below 2x on a consistent basis, EBITA / interest above 4.5x on a
consistent basis.
Factors that could result in a lower rating include debt / EBITDA
maintained at over 4.5x, EBITA / interest under 3.5x. Other
factors that could result in downward pressure on the rating
include lower than expected demand in company's end-markets or a
deterioration in the company's liquidity profile.
The principal methodology used in these ratings was Global
Automotive Supplier Industry published in June 2016.
Inteva Products, LLC is a designer, manufacturer and assembler of
highly-engineered closure systems, interiors systems, motors and
electronics, and roof systems for leading automotive OEMs around
the world. Inteva is owned by an affiliate of The Renco Group
(Renco), a family owned investment company. Revenues for the LTM
period ending April 31, 2016, were approximately $2.5 billion.
ISLAND CONCEPTS: Case Summary & 20 Largest Unsecured Creditors
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Debtor: Island Concepts, LLC
dba Friends Coastal Restaurant
407 St. Tammany Street
Madisonville, LA 70447
Case No.: 16-11743
Chapter 11 Petition Date: July 22, 2016
Court: United States Bankruptcy Court
Eastern District of Louisiana (New Orleans)
Judge: Hon. Jerry A. Brown
Debtor's Counsel: Frederick L. Bunol, Esq.
THE DERBES LAW FIRM, L.L.C.
3027 Ridgelake Drive
Metairie, LA 70002
Tel: (504) 837-1230
Fax: (504) 832-0327
E-mail: fbunol@derbeslaw.com
Total Assets: $662,479
Total Liabilities: $3.69 million
The petition was signed by Ryan J. Richard, member and manager.
A copy of the Debtor's list of 20 largest unsecured creditors is
available for free at http://bankrupt.com/misc/laeb16-11743.pdf
ISLE OF CAPRI: Moody's Affirms B1 CFR & Revises Outlook to Pos.
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Moody's Investors Service revised Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc.
(Isle) rating outlook to positive from stable. At the same time,
the company's Speculative Grade Liquidity rating was raised to
SGL-1 from SGL-2. Isle's B1 Corporate Family Rating, B1-PD
Probability of Default Rating, Ba1 bank loan rating, B1 senior
unsecured debt rating, and B3 senior subordinated debt rating were
affirmed.
Ratings affirmed:
Corporate Family Rating, at B1
Probability of Default Rating, at B1-PD
Senior secured debt rating, at Ba1(LGD1)
Senior unsecured debt rating, at B1(LGD3)
Senior subordinated debt rating, at B3(LGD5)
Rating upgraded:
Speculative Grade Liquidity Rating, to SGL-1 from SGL-2
Outlook to Positive from Stable
The positive rating outlook considers Moody's expectation that Isle
will achieve further EBITDA growth as more of its revenue flows to
the bottom line given the company's lower cost structure. Also
considered is that Isle has no major development-type capital
expenditure plans, and as a result, will generate about $100
million annual free cash flow before development capital
expenditures, a portion of which Moody's expects will be applied
toward the repayment of debt. As a result, Moody's has increased
confidence that Isle can achieve debt/EBITDA near 4.0 times by
April 2017 -- Isle has an April fiscal year-end date -- as well as
sustain that leverage over the longer-term.
The upgrade of Isle's Speculative Grade Liquidity Rating to SGL-1
incorporates Moody's expectation of continued positive free cash
flow, further leverage improvement, and lack of material long-term
debt maturities until 2018 when the company's $300 million revolver
expires. Only $68 million was outstanding on the revolver on April
24, 2016. The SGL-1 also takes into account the considerable
cushion with respect to covenant compliance. The company's credit
agreement includes a debt/EBITDA leverage covenant of 6.5 times
through October 31, 2016, then 6.25 times thereafter. Debt/EBITDA
for the fiscal year-ended April 24, 2016, was about 4.4 times, and
expected to drop further.
RATINGS RATIONALE
Isle's B1 Corporate Family Rating considers its success at
improving its financial and operating risk along with our
expectation that the company will continue to improve its leverage.
Other factors supporting Isle's ratings include Moody's stable US
gaming Industry Sector Outlook (ISO) -- the US Gaming ISO was
revised to stable from negative in July 2015 -- and Isle's
geographic diversification which reduces the company's exposure to
regional economic downturns, overbuilding in a particular market,
competitive challenges, and regulatory risk.
Despite recent improvements in gaming revenue, Isle, along with
other U.S. regional gaming operators, face fundamental long-term
challenges. In addition to casino oversupply conditions and the
resulting cannibalization of customer dollars that is occurring
throughout many US gaming markets, US population demographics
continue to move in a direction that doesn't favor casino gaming.
Projected population demographics point to a more significant shift
in age distribution of the US population to people aged 65 years
and older. An aging population implies both lower labor force
participation and savings rates, and raises the concern of slowing
economic growth. This in turn raises concerns about the amount of
discretionary income that will be available in the future to spend
on highly discretionary leisure activities like casino gaming. At
the same time, the younger generation may not be spending as much
time playing casino-style games at regional casinos as previous
generations did. This younger demographic has a much larger, more
diverse, more sophisticated and more mobile type of entertainment
options to spend their discretionary income on, compared to
previous generations.
Isle's ratings could be upgraded if the company continues to make
progress with respect to reducing debt/EBITDA to 4.0 times, and
demonstrates the ability and willingness to sustain that leverage
over the longer-term. Ratings could be lowered if gaming demand
trends show signs of a material weakening from current levels
and/or Isle's debt/EBITDA will rise to and remain at over 5.25
times for an extended period of time.
Isle owns and operates 14 gaming facilities under the Isle and Lady
Luck brands. The company currently operates gaming and
entertainment facilities in Colorado, Florida, Iowa, Louisiana,
Mississippi, Missouri, and Pennsylvania. Consolidated net revenue
for the fiscal year-ended April 24, 2016, was about $980 million.
JACK SHNORHAVORIAN: Has $35K Offer for Fair Oaks Cleaners
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Jack Shnorhavorian asks the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Central
District of California, Los Angeles Division, to authorize the sale
of his business Fair Oaks Cleaners, located at 1113 Fair Oaks Ave.,
South Pasadena, California, to Magic Cleaners & Laundry, Inc., for
$35,000, not subject to overbid.
The only lien identified is a UCC Judgment Lien on the business
equipment of Fair Oaks Cleaners amounting to $523,925 in favor of
National Fire Insurance Company of Hartford. As indicated by the
declaration of Mr. Shnorhavorian, Debtor and National Fire have
agreed to the sale of the Business subject to the payment of
$35,000 so that National Fire would authorize the release of the
Business assets.
As a condition to the Bulk Sale Agreement, the Buyer requires that
the Business be clear of liens, claims, and encumbrances. The
Buyer consents the payment of $35,000 to the Debtor so that Debtor
may pay National Fire for its lien on the assets of the Business.
Jack Shnorhavorian, the sole proprietor of the Business Fair Oaks
Cleaners located at 1113 Fair Oaks Ave., South Pasadena,
California, sought Chapter 11 protection in 2014 (Bankr. C.D. Cal.
Case No. 1424253).
Jack Shnorhavorian's attorneys:
Vahe Khojayan
1010 N. Central Ave., Suite 450
Glendale, CA 91202
Telephone: (818) 245-1340
Facsimile: (818) 245-1341
E-mail: vahe@lawyer.com
JAMES RICHARD EVANOFF: To Pay Unsecured Creditors in 5 Years
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James Richard Evanoff and Victoria Ann Evanoff filed their Combined
Plan of Reorganization and Disclosure Statement dated July 8,
2016.
Class 6 – Undisputed Unsecured Claims consists of all the
undisputed unsecured claims as filed and scheduled by the Debtors.
These claims will be paid a pro rata share of the Creditor Trust.
Class 7 – Disputed Unsecured Claims consists of the disputed
unsecured claims as filed by Fona International, Inc. If allowed,
they will be paid a pro rata share of the Creditor Trust.
The Debtors will fund their restructuring Plan through Jim's
post-petition income. He will continue to work and from his wages
make payments to Holders of Allowed Claims in Classes 1-5 on a
monthly basis and annually contribute $4,000 to a Creditor Trust to
create a pool of funds from which to make pro rata distributions to
holders of allowed claims in Classes 6 and 7.
From and after the Effective Date, the Reorganized Debtors will
take all steps and execute all documents necessary to effectuate
the Plan including but not limited establishing the Creditor
Trust.
The Reorganized Debtors will be responsible for making the
distributions as set forth in the Plan.
The Reorganized Debtors will not make any distributions to holders
of allowed Class 6 or Class 7 claims until any and all objections
to unsecured claims have been resolved pursuant to final court
orders.
The distributions and treatment of claims under the Plan Statement
will be in full and final settlement of any and all claims against
the Debtors.
Within seven days of the Effective Date, the Reorganized Debtors
will establish a separate account that will be designated the
Creditor Trust on the books and records of the Reorganized
Debtors.
The Reorganized Debtors will contribute to the Creditor Trust on an
annual basis as follows: The first annual contribution will be made
within 30 days of entry of an order confirming this Plan.
Additional annual contributions will be made by April 22 of each
successive year until:
a) a total of five annual contributions have been made, or
b) the time that holders of allowed Class 6 and Class 7 claims
have received payment of 100% of the amount owing on account of the
claims, whichever is earlier.
The amount of the Debtors' annual contribution to the Creditor
Trust will be $4,000. Holders of the allowed Class 6 and Class 7
claims will share in the distributions from the Creditor Trust on a
pro rata basis. Holders of Class 6 or Class 7 claims will not be
entitled to receive any distributions pursuant to this Plan unless
and until their Claim(s) become Allowed Claim(s).
The Combined Plan of Reorganization and Disclosure Statement is
available at http://bankrupt.com/misc/ilnb15-30868-68.pdf.
The Combined Plan of Reorganization and Disclosure Statement was
filed by the Debtor's counsel:
William J. Factor, Esq.
Jeffrey K. Paulsen, Esq.
FACTORLAW
105 W. Madison, Suite 1500
Chicago, IL 60602
Tel: (312) 878-4880
Fax: (847) 574-8233
E-mail: wfactor@wfactorlaw.com
aholtschlag@wfactorlaw.com
James Richard Evanoff and Victoria Ann Evanoff filed for Chapter 11
bankruptcy protection (Bankr. N.D. Ill. Case No. 15-30868) on Sept.
10, 2015.
JANUS MEDICAL: Court Rejects Plan & Disclosure Statement
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The Hon. Jerry A. Brown of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the
Eastern District of Louisiana has entered an order denying final
approval of Janus Medical Group, Inc.'s disclosure statement and
confirmation of its plan, because the Court found the plan
unfeasible and due to the strict deadlines associated with a Small
Business Debtor.
Janus Medical Group, Inc., filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
protection (Bankr. E.D. La. Case No. 16-11199) on May 24, 2016.
The petition was signed by Nichole Jasmin, owner.
The Debtor estimated assets of $500,001 to $ 1million and estimated
debts of $100,001 to $500,000.
Edwin M. Shorty, Jr., Esq., at Edwin M. Shorty, Jr. & Associates
serves as the Debtor's bankruptcy counsel.
JEJP LLC: Voluntary Chapter 11 Case Summary
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Debtor: JEJP, LLC
dba Precision Machined Products
4225 World Houston Parkway, Suite 190
Houston, TX 77032
Case No.: 16-33646
Chapter 11 Petition Date: July 22, 2016
Court: United States Bankruptcy Court
Southern District of Texas (Houston)
Judge: Hon. David R Jones
Debtor's Counsel: Julie Mitchell Koenig, Esq.
COOPER & SCULLY, PC
815 Walker, Suite 1040
Houston, TX 77002
Tel: 713-236-6800
Fax: 713-236-6880
E-mail: julie.koenig@cooperscully.com
Estimated Assets: $50,001 to $100,000
Estimated Liabilities: $1 million to $10 million
The petition was signed by Paul Williams, chairman.
The Debtor did not file a list of its largest unsecured creditors
when it filed the petition.
JOSEPH OLADOKUN: Hearing on DCHN's Plan Outline Set for Sept. 14
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The hearing to consider approval of Diamond Care Health Network's
Disclosure Statement in support of its Second Amended Chapter 11
Plan of Reorganization for debtors Joseph Oladokun and Florence A.
Oladokun will be held before the Hon. Brenda M. Whinery of the U.S.
Bankruptcy Court for the District of Arizona on Sept. 14, 2016, at
11:00 a.m.
DCHN filed the Disclosure Statement on June 29, 2016.
The last day for filing with the Court written objections to DCHN's
Disclosure Statement is Aug. 30, 2016.
DCHN's counsel can be reached at:
Christopher R. Kaup, Esq.
Seventh Floor, Camelback Esplanade II
2525 East Camelback Road
Phoenix, AZ 85016
Tel: (602) 255-6000
Fax: (602) 255-0103
E-mail: crk@tblaw.com
Joseph Oladokun filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection (Bankr.
D. Ariz. Case No. 12-07178) on April 5, 2012.
JOY GLOBAL: Moody's Affirms Ba3 CFR & Changes Outlook to Positive
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Moody's Investors Service changed the outlook of Joy Global Inc. to
positive from stable. Moody's also affirmed all other ratings,
including Ba3 Corporate Family Rating, probability of default
rating of Ba3-PD, Speculative Grade Liquidity rating of SGL-2 and
senior unsecured bond rating of Ba3.
Affirmations:
Corporate Family Rating, Ba3
Probability of Default Rating, Ba3-PD
Speculative Grade Liquidity Rating, SGL-2
Senior Unsecured Regular Bond/Debentures, Ba3 (LGD4)
Outlook Actions:
Outlook, Changed To Positive From Stable
RATINGS RATIONALE
The outlook change follows the company's announcement that it has
entered into a definitive merger agreement under which Komatsu
America Corp, a subsidiary of Komatsu Ltd. (A2, stable), will
acquire Joy in a transaction valued at $3.7 billion including Joy's
outstanding debt.
Joy's Ba3 CFR continues to reflect its strong profitability and
cash flow metrics, leading market position in several mining
equipment product segments, large installed base of equipment, the
stability and higher profitability of its service revenue stream,
and its global presence and market position in growing emerging
markets. The company's rating is constrained by its dependence on
volatile commodity markets and the highly cyclical mining industry,
which remains weak and has led to substantially reduced demand for
the company's new original equipment. The rating also reflects Joy
Global's substantial exposure to one commodity (coal) but recognize
Joy's strategic initiative to diversify their products and
technologies into industrial minerals and hard rock end markets.
The positive outlook reflects our expectation that the merger,
expected to close by mid-2017 will improve the company's credit
profile, as it will be controlled by a larger, more diversified,
and financially stronger parent entity. Komatsu Ltd. is Japan's
largest and the world's second-largest manufacturer of construction
machinery and mining equipment by sales. The company is also one
of the leading global manufacturers of various types of industrial
machinery -- such as large-scale presses -- and vehicles, such as
forklifts. An upgrade would be considered upon successful closing
of the transaction, with the magnitude of ratings movement
dependent upon any changes in capital structure and the extent of
support provided by the parent.
The Speculative Grade Liquidity rating of SGL-2 reflects our
expectation that the company will continue to maintain good
liquidity over the next twelve months. Joy's liquidity position is
supported by its $161 million cash balance as of April 29, 2016 and
substantial borrowing availability on its $850 million unsecured
revolving credit facility. As of April 29, 2016, the company had
$112.1 million of standby letters of credit outstanding. The
credit facility has financial covenants in place, which the company
recently amended to allow additional headroom in light of weakening
metrics. Moody's believes that if business conditions continue to
deteriorate, the headroom under covenants will tighten.
A positive rating action would be considered if we expected
stand-alone Debt/EBITDA, as adjusted, to be sustained below 4x
and/or if the merger with Komatsu was successfully consummated,
with an expectation of ongoing support from the parent.
A downgrade would be considered if the Komatsu merger was to be
terminated and if Debt/EBITDA, as adjusted, was expected to be
above 4.5x on a sustained basis, and/or if liquidity were to
deteriorate.
The principal methodology used in these ratings was Global
Manufacturing Companies published in July 2014.
Joy Global is a leading worldwide manufacturer, distributor and
servicer of high productivity mining equipment for the extraction
of coal, copper, iron ore, industrial minerals. The company
operates in two business segments, which include underground mining
machinery (slightly over half of sales) and surface mining
equipment. The company generated revenues of $2.8 billion for the
twelve months ended April 29, 2016.
JOY GLOBAL: S&P Puts 'BB+' CCR on CreditWatch Positive
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S&P Global Ratings said that it has placed all of its ratings on
Milwaukee-based Joy Global Inc., including S&P's 'BB+' corporate
credit rating, on CreditWatch with positive implications.
"The CreditWatch placement follows Joy Global Inc.'s announcement
that it has signed a definitive agreement to be acquired by a
subsidiary of Komatsu Ltd. in an all-cash transaction valued at
$3.7 billion (including Joy's outstanding debt)," said S&P Global
credit analyst Svetlana Olsha. "The positive CreditWatch placement
reflects that Joy is being acquired by an entity with a stronger
credit profile."
S&P expects to raise its ratings on Joy Global after the
acquisition closes. S&P will likely align its ratings on Joy with
our ratings on Komatsu if S&P deems Joy to be a core subsidiary. To
make this assessment, S&P will consider the extent to which Komatsu
intends to integrate and support Joy Global.
If all of Joy Global's rated debt is repaid at the close of the
transaction, S&P will likely withdraw all its ratings on the
company.
Alternatively, if the proposed transaction does not close as S&P
expects, it will likely reassess all of S&P's ratings on Joy Global
and remove them from CreditWatch.
KATTOUR INC: U.S. Trustee Unable to Appoint Creditors' Committee
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The U.S. Trustee informs the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern
District of Florida that a committee of unsecured creditors has not
been appointed in the Chapter 11 case of Kattour Inc. due to
insufficient response to the U.S. Trustee communication/contact for
service on the committee.
Kattour Inc. filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection (Bankr.
S.D. Fla. Case No. 16-17647) on May 27, 2016. Joel M. Aresty,
Esq., at Joel M. Aresty, P.A., serves as the Debtor's bankrupty
counsel.
KEITH VALAER SESSOMS: Disclosures OK'd; Plan Hearing on Aug. 30
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The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of North Carolina
entered an order conditionally approving Keith Valaer Sessoms and
Pamela Snyder Sessoms' Disclosure Statement explaining their Plan
of Reorganization dated July 7, 2016.
A hearing on Confirmation of the Plan will be held on Aug. 30,
2016, at 9:30 a.m.
As reported by the Troubled Company Reporter on July 15, 2016, the
Debtors filed a Chapter 11 plan of reorganization, which proposes
to pay general unsecured creditors in full. Under the plan,
holders of general unsecured claims who are classified in Class XIV
will receive a distribution of 100% of their allowed claims.
Aug. 14, 2016, is fixed as the last date for filing written
acceptances or rejections of the Plan. Aug. 14, 2016, is also
fixed as the last day for filing written objections to the Plan.
Keith Valaer Sessoms and Pamela Snyder Sessoms sought protection
under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code (Bankr. M.D.N.C. Case No.
15-10335) on March 29, 2015. Samantha K. Brumbaugh, Esq., at Ivey,
McClellan, Gatton & Talcott, LLP, serves as the Debtor's counsel.
KRONOS ACQUISITION: S&P Affirms 'B-' CCR, Outlook Stable
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S&P Global Ratings said it affirmed its 'B-' long-term corporate
credit rating on Kronos Acquisition Holdings Inc. based on its
expectation that the company's acquisition synergies will accrete
to earnings and contribute to modest debt reduction from cash
flows. The outlook is stable.
At the same time, S&P Global Ratings affirmed its 'B-' issue-level
rating, with a '4' recovery rating on the company's US$1.085
billion senior secured term loan, which was increased by US$235
million in first-quarter 2016 to fund the Prestone Group
acquisition. In addition, S&P Global Ratings affirmed its 'CCC'
issue-level rating, with a '6' recovery rating, on Kronos'
US$390 million senior unsecured notes. A '4' recovery rating
represents average (30%-50%; upper half of the range) recovery and
a '6' recovery rating represents negligible (0%-10%) recovery in a
default scenario.
"We base the affirmation on our expectation that the company's
acquisition synergies will accrete to earnings and contribute to
modest debt reduction from cash flows," said S&P Global Ratings
credit analyst Nayeem Islam.
The ratings on Kronos reflect S&P Global Ratings' view of the
company's steady market positions in a range of consumer products,
as well as a heavy debt load and ownership by a succession of
private equity sponsors. For analytical purposes, S&P bases its
rating conclusions on the operations and financials of the
consolidated entity, which includes core operating subsidiary KIK
Custom Products Inc.
The stable outlook on Kronos reflects S&P Global Ratings'
expectation the company will improve its earnings, generate
sufficient cash flows to cover fixed charges, and maintain adequate
liquidity and EBITDA interest coverage around 2x.
S&P could lower the ratings if the company's operating performance
weakens due to lower demand or restructuring expenses, such that
Kronos is unable to generate sufficient operating cash flows to
cover approximately US$150 million of fixed charges for interest,
capital expenditures, and debt amortization.
S&P is unlikely to raise the ratings over the next year, given its
expectation of high debt leverage and the company's ownership by a
financial sponsor. However, S&P could raise its ratings if Kronos
improves its credit metrics, including fully adjusted debt leverage
below 6x and EBITDA interest coverage approaching 3.0x.
KU6 MEDIA: Suspending Filing of Reports with SEC
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Ku6 Media Co., Ltd., filed a Form 15 with the Securities and
Exchange Commission notifying the termination of the registration
of its ordinary shares under Section 12(g) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934. As a result of the Form 15 filing, the
Company is not anymore obliged to submit reports with the SEC.
About Ku6 Media
Ku6 Media Co., Ltd. -- http://ir.ku6.com/-- is an Internet video
company in China focused on User-Generated Content. Through its
premier online brand and online video Web site --
http://www.ku6.com/-- Ku6 Media provides online video uploading
and sharing service, video reports, information and entertainment
in China.
Ku6 Media reported a net loss of $2.05 million on $10.9 million of
total net revenues for the year ended Dec. 31, 2015, compared to a
net loss of $10.7 million on $8.58 million of total net revenues
for the year ended Dec. 31, 2014.
As of Dec. 31, 2015, KU6 Media had $9.01 million in total assets,
$14.49 million in total liabilities and a total shareholders'
deficit of $5.48 million.
PricewaterhouseCoopers Zhong Tian LLP, in Shanghai, the People's
Republic of China, issued a "going concern" qualification on the
consolidated financial statements for the year ended Dec. 31, 2015,
citing that facts and circumstances including recurring losses,
negative working capital, net cash outflows, and uncertainties
associated with significant changes made, or planned to be made, in
respect of the Company's business model raise substantial doubt
about the Company's ability to continue as a going concern.
LABORATORIO CLINICO: Hires Ramos Gonzalez as Attorney
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Laboratorio Clinico Camino Nuevo, Inc., seeks authorization from
the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Puerto Rico to employ
the Law Office of Francisco J. Ramos Gonzalez as attorney for the
Debtor.
The Debtor requires Ramos Gonzalez to render general counseling
services in connection with the bankruptcy petition, including but
not limited to, negotiating an out-of-court composition agreement
with its creditors or, in the alternative, to represent it as
debtor and debtor in possession should the Debtor decide to file a
petition for reorganization under the Bankruptcy Code. The firm is
to give legal advice, counsel and assistance to the Debtor in
connection with these areas and, should the Debtor file a petition
seeking relief under the provisions of the Bankruptcy Code, is to
represent the Debtor as debtor and/or debtor-in-possession in the
ensuing proceedings. The Firm may advise, assist or represent the
Debtor in any other matters upon which the Debtor and the Firm
agrees.
The Firm will be paid at these hourly rates:
Francisco J. Ramos Gonzalez $200
Attorney $100
Paralegal $60
The Debtor has agreed to pay the Firm a retainer of $6,000.
The Firm will also be reimbursed for reasonable out-of-pocket
expenses incurred.
Francisco J. Ramos Gonzalez of the Law Office of Francisco J. Ramos
Gonzalez, assured the Court that the firm is a "disinterested
person" as the term is defined in Section 101(14) of the Bankruptcy
Code and does not represent any interest adverse to the Debtors and
their estates.
The Firm may be reached at:
Francisco J. Ramos Gonzalez, Esq.
Law Office of Francisco J. Ramos Gonzalez
PO Box 191993
San Juan, PR 00919-1993
Telephone: (787)764-5134
Facsimile: (787)758-5087
About Laboratorio Clinico Camino Nuevo, Inc.
Laboratorio Clinico Camino Nuevo, Inc. filed a Chapter 11
bankruptcy petition (Bankr. D. P.R. Case No. 16-04315) on May 31,
2016. Francisco J. Ramos Gonzalez, Esq., serves as the Debtor's
bankruptcy counsel.
LIONS GATE: Egan-Jones Cuts Sr. Unsec. Debt Ratings to B+
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Egan-Jones Ratings Company lowered ratings on commercial paper
issued by Lions Gate Entertainment Corp to B from A3 on July 1,
2016. EJR also lowered the senior unsecured debt ratings of the
Company to B+ from BB-.
Lions Gate Entertainment Corporation, also known as Lions Gate
Entertainment, Inc., and often shortened to Lionsgate, is a
Canadian-American entertainment company.
LOUISIANA CRANE: U.S. Trustee Forms 3-Member Committee
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Henry Hobbs, Jr., acting U.S. trustee for Region 5, on July 22
appointed three creditors of Louisiana Crane & Construction, LLC,
to serve on the official committee of unsecured creditors.
The committee members are:
(1) D & R Supply, Inc.
c/o Janet R. Ward
1021 W. Laurel
Eunice, LA 70535
Phone: 337-457-3752
Email: janw@dandrsupply.net
(2) LA Pipeline Rentals & Industrial Supply, LLC
c/o Simon Vo
3210 E. Napoleon St.
Sulphur, LA 70663
(3) Lonestar West Enterprises, LLC
c/o Delanie Hill
2631 Willowbrook Rd.
Dallas, TX 75220
D & R Supply will serve as chairman of the committee.
Official creditors' committees have the right to employ legal and
accounting professionals and financial advisors, at a debtor's
expense. They may investigate the debtor's business and financial
affairs. Importantly, official committees serve as fiduciaries to
the general population of creditors they represent.
About Louisiana Crane
Headquartered in Eunice, Louisiana, Louisiana Crane & Construction,
LLC, fka Louisiana Crane Company, LLC, filed for Chapter 11
bankruptcy protection (Bankr. W.D. La. Case No. 16-50876) on June
27, 2016, estimating its assets at up to $50,000 and its
liabilities at between $10 million and $50 million. The petition
was signed by Douglas D. Marcantel, chief financial officer.
Judge Robert Summerhays presides over the case.
Michael A. Crawford, Esq., who has an office in Baton Rouge,
Louisiana, and Barry W. Miller, Esq., at Heller, Draper, Patrick,
Horn & Dabney, LLC, serve as the Debtor's bankruptcy counsel.
LOWELL SLAYDON: Disclosure Statement Hearing Set for Aug. 18
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The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Virginia has
set Aug. 18, 2016, at 11:00 a.m. as the hearing on Lowell S.
Slaydon's Proposed Plan of Reorganization and Disclosure Statement
dated June 30, 2016.
Any person objecting to the adequacy of the information contained
in the Disclosure Statement or desiring to propose modifications
will file an objection or proposed modification with the Court, in
writing, on or before seven days prior to the date of the hearing
on the disclosure statement.
Lowell S. Slaydon filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection
(Bankr. E.D. Va. Case No. 15-73710) on Oct. 29, 2015.
MARYWOOD UNIVERSITY: S&P Alters Outlook on Revenue Bonds to Neg.
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S&P Global Ratings revised its outlook to negative from stable on
Pennsylvania Higher Education Facilities Authority's series 2005B
and 2005C revenue bonds and Abington Township Municipal Authority's
series 2007 revenue bonds, both issued for Marywood University. At
the same time, S&P Global Ratings affirmed its 'BB+' rating on the
bonds.
"The negative outlook reflects our view of the university's
modestly declining enrollment and significant weakening in
financial performance for fiscal 2016, with a large deficit
expected contrary to original projections of close-to-breakeven
results," said S&P Global Ratings credit analyst Avani Parikh.
In addition, over the past few months, the institution has
experienced a number of senior management changes, including a new
university president, provost, and vice president of business
affairs. While S&P views these changes positively, and note that
the management team and board have embarked on strategic and
governance changes to address the university's enrollment and
financial challenges, S&P expects the next year will remain a time
of transition and a trend of improvement could take time to
emerge.
S&P Global Ratings also assigned its 'BB+' long-term rating and
negative outlook to Scranton-Lackawanna Health and Welfare
Authority's series 2016 revenue bonds, to be issued on behalf of
the university.
The series 2016 issuance is expected to refund the series 2005B,
2005C, and 2007 revenue bonds.
S&P assessed Marywood's enterprise profile as strong characterized
by consistent demand, with a diverse student mix, decent
selectivity, and weak matriculation rates, a trend of modestly
declining enrollment, and a proactive management team. S&P
assessed the university's financial profile as vulnerable
characterized by modest available resources and volatile operating
performance, with consecutive years of financial covenant
violations. Combined, S&P believes these credit factors lead to an
indicative stand-alone credit profile of 'bb+' and a long-term
rating of 'BB+'.
The rating reflects S&P's opinion of the university's:
-- Volatile operations on a full-accrual basis with consecutive
years of financial covenant violations, with a large deficit
expected in fiscal 2016;
-- Declining total enrollment over the past five years,
particularly at the undergraduate level with limited demand
flexibility, although offset somewhat by growth in graduate
enrollment and other programs;
-- High dependence on student charges, with student-generated
revenue (tuition, fees, and auxiliary revenue) accounting
for 87% of fiscal 2015 adjusted operating revenue; and
-- Consistent pro forma maximum annual debt service burden of
4.2% of fiscal 2015 operating expenses; the debt is mostly
front-loaded.
Marywood's rating strengths are:
-- Moderate resources for the 'BB+' rating, with cash and
investments in fiscal 2015 equal to 40.8% of operating
expenses and 59.7% of pro forma debt; and
-- Moderate expense flexibility, as demonstrated by significant
budgetary cuts in recent years in response to revenue
pressures, with expectations of a continued focus in this
area.
The negative outlook reflects S&P's view of Marywood's expected
large deficit in fiscal 2016 and history of covenant violations.
While S&P expects the university will progress toward stabilizing
operating performance, given the trend of declining enrollment,
recent management changes, and volatile operating performance, S&P
expects meaningful improvement could take time.
S&P expects to monitor management's ability to execute its planned
strategic and governance changes to stabilize operations and
overall enrollment. S&P could lower the rating if the university
continues to post large operating deficits, available resource
ratios erode relative to current levels, or enrollment fails to
stabilize, pressuring operating results. Additional debt, or
failure to make progress toward bond covenant compliance, would
also likely pressure the rating.
S&P could consider returning the outlook to stable if the
university is able to reduce its operating deficits with clear
progress toward achieving breakeven performance on a full accrual
basis, strengthen its financial resource ratios, and stabilize
enrollment. S&P would also view compliance with bond covenants
favorably.
MCGEE EQUIPMENT: La. Revenue Dept. Opposes Approval of Plan
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The Louisiana Department of Revenue asked a U.S. bankruptcy court
to deny approval of the Chapter 11 plan of McGee Equipment Rental &
Sales, Inc.
In its objection filed with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the
Western District of Louisiana, the agency said the plan cannot be
confirmed because the company violated U.S. bankruptcy law.
The agency cited the non-inclusion of administrative tax claims in
the category of administrative expenditures to be paid on the
effective date of the plan.
The Louisiana Department of Revenue, which holds an administrative
tax claim, also cited the company's failure to file its
"post-petition" tax returns.
McGee Equipment filed its Chapter 11 plan and disclosure statement
on June 16, 2016.
About McGee Equipment
McGee Equipment Rental & Sales, Inc. sought protection under
Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code (Bankr. W. D. La. Case No.
15-51380) on October 23, 2015. The petition was signed by Jacob
Jarrell Lacour, controller and general manager.
At the time of the filing, the Debtor disclosed $3.58 million in
assets and $3.91 million in liabilities.
MED-X TRANS: Chapter 11 Plan to Pay Unsecureds in 8 Years
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Med-X Trans, Inc., filed with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the
District of Connecticut its Disclosure Statement and a Plan of
Reorganization seeking to pay its creditors over an eight-year
period.
General unsecured creditors are classified in Class VI and will
receive a distribution of 100% of their proven and allowed claims
over an eight-year period.
General Unsecured Claims total approximately $350,000 (including
disputed claims if proven and allowed) and are impaired. Holders
of these claims will get a monthly payment of $4,166.67 (payment
applied pro rata), starting Jan. 30, 2018, and ending on Jan. 30,
2025. The total payment of $350,000 will be paid in eight years at
0% interest rate.
Payments and distributions under the Plan will be funded by future
profits of the Debtor as set forth in the Debtor's 8-year
projects.
The Disclosure Statement is available at:
http://bankrupt.com/misc/ctb15-21942-67.pdf
The Disclosure Statement was filed by the Debtor's counsel:
Anthony S. Novak, Esq.
Novak Law Office, PC.
280 Adams Street
Manchester, CT 06040
Tel: (860) 432-7710
E-mail: anthonysnovak@aol.com
Headquartered in Plainfield, Connecticut, Med-X Trans, Inc., dba
Med-X Transportation, Inc., dba Med-X Enterprises, was formed in
2012. Its principal business is providing transportation to
clients for non-emergency medical appointments. Its primary client
is the State of Connecticut, Department of Social Services. These
services are coordinated through a third-party brokerage company
hired by the State of Connecticut known as Logisticare Solutions,
LLC. Trans Inc. maintains a fleet of approximately 18 vehicles
used in providing transportation services to those clients as
requested by Logisticare Solutions, LLC. The Debtor leases its
business premises located at 226 Norwich Road, Plainfield,
Connecticut, from unrelated third parties. Trans Inc. also
provides non-emergency medical transport services to the United
States Coast Guard Academy in New London. The fleet vehicles are
serviced and repaired through Trans, Inc.'s in house garage and
repair facility. As ancillary business, Trans Inc. and its
affiliated company, Med-X Enterprises, provides vehicle repair
services to the general public, repairs and sells used vehicles and
provides towing services as an authorized provider to the American
Automobile Association.
The Debtor filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection (Bankr. D.
Conn. Case No. 15-21942) on Nov. 6, 2015, listing $486,750 in total
assets and $1.24 million in total liabilities. The petition was
signed by Hugh Viele, treasurer.
Judge Ann M. Nevins presides over the case.
Anthony S. Novak, Esq., at Novak Law Office, P.C., serves as the
Debtor's bankruptcy counsel.
MEDIDATA SOLUTIONS: Egan-Jones Assigns 'B+' Sr. Unsecured Rating
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Egan-Jones Ratings Agency assigned a B+ senior unsecured rating on
debt issued by Medidata Solutions Inc on July 15, 2016.
Medidata Solutions is an American-based global SaaS technology
company that specializes in developing and marketing a cloud-based
platform of applications and data analytics to address operations
throughout clinical trials.
MICRON TECHNOLOGY: Egan-Jones Cuts Sr. Unsec. Rating to BB-
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Egan-Jones Ratings Company lowered the senior unsecured ratings on
debt issued by Micron Technology Inc to BB- from BB on July 12,
2016.
Micron Technology, Inc. is an American global corporation based in
Boise, Idaho which produces many forms of semiconductor devices,
including dynamic random-access memory, flash memory, and
solid-state drives.
MISSISSIPPI PHOSPHATES: Disclosures OK'd; Plan Hearing on Sept. 1
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The Hon. Katharine M. Samson of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the
Southern District of Mississippi has entered an order approving the
First Amended Disclosure Statement to accompany the Joint Chapter
11 Plan proposed by Mississippi Phosphates Corporation, et al., and
the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors.
A hearing on confirmation of the First Amended Plan will be held on
Sept. 1, 2016, starting at 10:00 a.m.,
The Court was advised that any objections to the Disclosure
Statement have been resolved by the changes contained in, and the
filing by the Debtors of, the First Amended Joint Chapter 11 Plan
of Debtors and the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors and
the First Amended Disclosure Statement, both dated and filed on
July 1, 2016.
Aug. 22, 2016, is fixed as the last day for filing written
objections to confirmation of the First Amended Plan.
Aug. 22, 2016, is fixed as the last day for the submission of
ballots of acceptance or rejection of the First Amended Plan to BMC
Group, Inc., the Claims and Noticing Agent for the Debtors.
About Mississippi Phosphates
Mississippi Phosphates Corporation is a major United States
producer and marketer of diammonium phosphate ("DAP"), one of the
most common types of phosphate fertilizer. MPC, which was formed
as a Delaware corporation in October 1990, owns a DAP facility in
Pascagoula, Mississippi, which was acquired from Nu-South, Inc., in
its 1990 bankruptcy. Phosphate rock, the primary raw material
Used in the production of DAP, is being supplied by OCP S.A., a
corporation owned by the Kingdom of Morocco.
The parent, Phosphate Holdings, Inc., was formed in December 2004
in connection with the bankruptcy reorganization of MPC and its
then-parent Mississippi Chemical Corporation, the first fertilizer
cooperative in the United States.
As of Oct. 27, 2014, MPC has a work force of 250 employees, broken
into 224 regular employees and 26 "nested" third-party contract
employees.
MPC and its subsidiaries, namely Ammonia Tank Subsidiary, Inc., and
Sulfuric Acid Tanks Subsidiary, Inc., sought Chapter 11 bankruptcy
protection (Bankr. S.D. Miss. Lead Case No. 14-51667) on Oct. 27,
2014. Judge Katharine M. Samson is assigned to the cases.
Mississippi Phosphates disclosed in its amended schedules, assets
of $98,949,677 and liabilities of $140,941,276 plus unknown
amounts. Affiliates Ammonia Tank and Sulfuric Acid Tanks each
estimated $1 million to $10 million in both assets and
liabilities.
The Debtors have tapped Stephen W. Rosenblatt, Esq., at Butler
Snow LLP as counsel.
The U.S. Trustee for Region 5 appointed seven creditors of
Mississippi Phosphates Corp. to serve on the official committee of
unsecured creditors. The Committee tapped to retain Burr & Forman
LLP as its counsel.
MOBIVITY HOLDINGS: Deregisters Unsold Securities
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Mobivity Holdings Corp. filed a post-effective amendment No. 1 to
withdraw and remove from registration the unsold shares of the
Company's common stock, par value $0.001 per share, pursuant to the
Registration Statement on Form S-1, SEC File No. 333-203751, filed
with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 30, 2015, and
declared effective on Sept. 10, 2015, pertaining to the
registration of a secondary offering of 26,651,321 shares of Common
Stock, of which 25,331,193 shares of Common Stock are unsold as of
the date of July 22, 2016.
Accordingly, pursuant to the undertaking contained in the
Registration Statement to remove from registration, by means of a
post-effective amendment, any of the securities being registered
which remain unsold at the termination of the offering, the Company
filed the Amendment to deregister all those securities of the
Company registered under the Registration Statement that remain
unsold as of July 22, 2016.
About Mobivity Holdings
Mobivity Holdings Corp. was incorporated as Ares Ventures
Corporation in Nevada in 2008. On Nov. 2, 2010, the Company
acquired CommerceTel, Inc., which was wholly-owned by CommerceTel
Canada Corporation, in a reverse merger. Pursuant to the Merger,
all of the issued and outstanding shares of CommerceTel, Inc.,
common stock were converted, at an exchange ratio of 0.7268-for-1,
into an aggregate of 10,000,000 shares of the Company's common
stock, and CommerceTel, Inc., became a wholly owned subsidiary of
the Company. In connection with the Merger, the Company changed
its corporate name to CommerceTel Corporation on Oct. 5, 2010.
In connection with the Company's acquisition of assets from
Mobivity, LLC, the Company changed its corporate name to Mobivity
Holdings Corp. and its operating company to Mobivity, Inc, on
Aug. 23, 2012.
Mobivity reported a net loss of $6.13 million on $4.61 million of
revenues for the year ended Dec. 31, 2015, compared to a net loss
of $10.44 million on $4 million of revenues for the year ended Dec.
31, 2014.
As of March 31, 2016, Mobivity had $8.57 million in total assets,
$2.03 million in total liabilities and $6.54 million in total
stockholders' equity.
MONAKER GROUP: Amends May 31, 2015 Quarterly Report
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Monaker Group, Inc., has filed an amendment to its quarterly report
on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended May 31, 2015, as filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission on Aug. 7, 2015, to correct
certain errors related to its accounting treatment with its
deconsolidated affiliate (RealBiz Media Group, Inc.) which were
identified in June of 2016, in connection with the preparation of
the Company's consolidated annual financial statements for the
fiscal year ended Feb. 29, 2016 and the resulting restatement of
its financial statements included in the Original Filing.
Due to the error and based upon the recommendation of management,
the Company's Board of Directors determined on May 31, 2016, that
the Company's previously issued audited financial statements should
no longer be relied upon. As a result of the foregoing, the
Company has previously restated its consolidated financial
statements for the fiscal year ended Feb. 28, 2015, and will be
restating its consolidated financial statements for the first three
quarterly periods of the fiscal year ended Feb. 29, 2016, including
the quarter ended May 31, 2015, included herein.
As restated, the Company reported a net loss of $2.56 million on
$336,093 of total revenues for the three months ended May 31, 2016,
compared to a net loss of $2.7 million on $336,093 of total
revenues as previously reported.
The Company's restated balance sheet as of May 31, 2015, showed
$2.65 million in total assets, $9.33 million in total liabilities
and a total stockholders' deficit of $6.67 million.
A full-text copy of the Form 10-Q/A is available for free at:
https://is.gd/lj9hT2
About Monaker Group
Monaker Group, Inc., formerly known as Next 1 Interactive, Inc., is
a digital media marketing company focusing on lifestyle enrichment
for consumers in the travel, home and employment sectors. Core to
its marketing services are key elements including proprietary
video-centered technology and established partnerships that enhance
its reach. Video is quickly becoming consumer's preferred method
of searching and educating themselves prior to purchases.
Monaker's video creation technology and film libraries combine to
create lifestyle video offerings that can be shared both to its
customers and through trusted distribution systems of its major
partners. The end result is better engagement with consumers who
gain in-depth information on related products and services helping
to both inform and fulfill purchases. Unlike traditional marketing
companies that simply charge for advertising creation, Monaker
holds licenses and/or expertise in the travel, real estate and
employment sectors allowing it to capture fees at the point of
purchase while the majority of transactions are handled by
Monaker's partners. This should allow the company to capture
greater revenues while eliminating much of the typical overhead
associated with fulfillment. Monaker core holdings include
Maupintour, NameYourFee.com, RealBiz Media Group - helping it to
deliver marketing solutions to consumers at home, work and play.
Monaker Group reported a net loss of $4.55 million on $544,658 of
total revenues for the year ended Feb. 29, 2016, compared to a net
loss of $2.98 million on $1.09 million of total revenues for the
year ended Feb. 28, 2015. As of May 31, 2016, Monaker had $2.35
million in total assets, $3.05 million in total liabilities and
total stockholders' deficit of $693,669.
LBB & Associates Ltd., LLP, in Houston, TX, in its report on the
consolidated financial statements for the year ended Feb. 29, 2016,
raised substantial doubt about the Company's ability to continue as
a going concern.
MONAKER GROUP: Incurs $1.12 Million Net Loss in May 31 Quarter
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Monaker Group, Inc., filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission its quarterly report on Form 10-Q disclosing a net loss
of $1.12 million on $95,099 of total revenues for the three months
ended May 31, 2016, compared to a net loss of $2.56 million on
$336,093 of total revenues for the same period in 2015.
As of May 31, 2016, Monaker had $2.35 million in total assets,
$3.05 million in total liabilities and total stockholders' deficit
of $693,669.
At May 31, 2016, the Company had $95,764 of cash on-hand, a
decrease of $42,180 from $137,944 at the start of fiscal 2017. The
decrease in cash was due primarily to operating expenses and
website development costs.
The Company had negative working capital of $2,881,819 as of
May 31, 2016 and an accumulated deficit of $94,688,981.
Net cash used in operating activities was $898,700 for the three
months ended May 31, 2016, compared to $384,134 for the three
months ended May 31, 2015, an increase of $514,566. This increase
was primarily due to an increase in the costs for third party
consultants working on the NextTrip.com platform.
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities was ($4,200)
and $75,000 for the three months ended May 31, 2016, and 2015,
respectively.
Net cash provided by financing activities increased $681,220 to
$860,720 for the three months ended May 31, 2016, compared to
$179,500, for the three months ended May 31, 2015. This increase
was primarily due to the net decrease of proceeds in the issuance
of common stock and the exercise of warrants of $840,720 and
proceeds received in advances of $20,000.
"The growth and development of our business will require a
significant amount of additional working capital. We currently
have limited financial resources and based on our current operating
plan, we will need to raise additional capital in order to continue
as a going concern. However, there can be no assurance that we
will be able to raise additional capital upon terms that are
acceptable to us. We currently do not have adequate cash to meet
our short or long-term objectives. In the event additional capital
is raised, it may have a dilutive effect on our existing
stockholders," the Company said in the Report.
A full-text copy of the Form 10-Q is available for free at:
https://is.gd/bCGIef
About Monaker Group
Monaker Group, Inc., formerly known as Next 1 Interactive, Inc., is
a digital media marketing company focusing on lifestyle enrichment
for consumers in the travel, home and employment sectors. Core to
its marketing services are key elements including proprietary
video-centered technology and established partnerships that enhance
its reach. Video is quickly becoming consumer's preferred method
of searching and educating themselves prior to purchases.
Monaker's video creation technology and film libraries combine to
create lifestyle video offerings that can be shared both to its
customers and through trusted distribution systems of its major
partners. The end result is better engagement with consumers who
gain in-depth information on related products and services helping
to both inform and fulfill purchases. Unlike traditional marketing
companies that simply charge for advertising creation, Monaker
holds licenses and/or expertise in the travel, real estate and
employment sectors allowing it to capture fees at the point of
purchase while the majority of transactions are handled by
Monaker's partners. This should allow the company to capture
greater revenues while eliminating much of the typical overhead
associated with fulfillment. Monaker core holdings include
Maupintour, NameYourFee.com, RealBiz Media Group - helping it to
deliver marketing solutions to consumers at home, work and play.
Monaker Group reported a net loss of $4.55 million on $544,658 of
total revenues for the year ended Feb. 29, 2016, compared to a net
loss of $2.98 million on $1.09 million of total revenues for the
year ended Feb. 28, 2015.
LBB & Associates Ltd., LLP, in Houston, TX, in its report on the
consolidated financial statements for the year ended Feb. 29, 2016,
raised substantial doubt about the Company's ability to continue as
a going concern.
NADLER & DARWISH: Voluntary Chapter 11 Case Summary
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Debtor: Nadler & Darwish LLC
500 North Main Street
Randolph, MA 02368
Case No.: 16-12820
Nature of Business: Single Asset Real Estate
Chapter 11 Petition Date: July 24, 2016
Court: United States Bankruptcy Court
District of Massachusetts (Boston)
Judge: Hon. Melvin S. Hoffman
Debtor's Counsel: Nina M. Parker, Esq.
PARKER & ASSOCIATES
10 Converse Place, Suite 201
Winchester, MA 01890
Tel: (781) 729-0005
Fax: (781)729-0187
E-mail: nparker@ninaparker.com
Estimated Assets: $1 million to $10 million
Estimated Liabilities: $1 million to $10 million
The petition was signed by Erna Jean-Louis, manager.
The Debtor did not file a list of its largest unsecured creditors
when it filed the petition.
NAS HOLDINGS: Authority of Examiner Extended to July 27
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The continued motion by the U.S. Bankruptcy Administrator for
appointment of a trustee or examiner in the Chapter 11 case of NAS
Holdings, Inc., was heard before Judge Catharine R. Aron on June
29, 2016. By Order of May 31, 2016, the Court appointed Bert Davis
Jr. as an Examiner with expanded powers, and there is no objection
to Mr. Davis continuing in that role for an additional period.
Accordingly, on July 19, Judge Aron entered an order providing that
Bert Davis Jr. may continue in his role as Examiner, on the same
terms as set forth in the Court's May 31 Order, through and
including July 27, 2016.
As reported in the June 3, 2016 edition of the TCR, Mr. Davis, CPA
in Greensboro, North Carolina, has been appointed as examiner, who
will:
-- investigate the financial condition of the Debtor pursuant to
11 U.S.C. Sec. 1106(a)(3);
-- supervise and control the receipts and the disbursements of
the Debtor;
-- have access to any bank or financial statements of the
Debtor;
-- review the arrangements and relationships between the Debtor,
NAS International, Inc.,; BWS Operations, Inc.,; BGSO Operations,
Inc.; and BATL Operations, Inc. and may negotiate and propose on
behalf of the Debtor changes to such arrangements, relationships
and agreements;
-- review the proposed merger between NAS Holdings, Inc. and NAS
International, Inc. and state an opinion of whether such merger is
in the best interests of the Debtor, creditors, and the estate and
include his findings in his report;
-- file a statement of the investigation under 11 U.S.C. Sec.
1106(a)(4), and his activities with respect to the above items of
the Order, which statement will be filed by June 20, 2016; and
-- communicate a summary of his activities and the receipts and
disbursements of the Debtor to all parties which so request on a
weekly basis.
NAS Holdings, Inc., sought chapter 11 protection (Bankr. M.D.N.C.
Case No. 16-50346) on April 1, 2016. The petition was signed by
Neeket Vadgama, vice president. The Debtor is represented by
Kenneth Love, Esq., at Love and Dillenbeck Law, PLLC. The case is
assigned to Judge Catharine R. Aron. The Debtor estimated assets
of $500,000 to $1 million and debt of $1 million to $10 million.
The Bankruptcy Administrator was unable to form a creditors'
committee in the Debtor's chapter 11 cases.
NASSAU DEVELOPMENT: Hires KapilaMukamal as Accountants
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Nassau Development of Village West, Corp., seeks authorization from
the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Florida to
employ KapilaMukamal as accountants.
The Debtor requires KM to:
a. review of all financial information prepared by the Debtor
or its accountants, including but not limited to a review of the
Debtor's financial information as of the date of the filing go the
petition, its assets and liabilities, and its secured and unsecured
creditors;
b. review and analyze the organizational structure of and
financial interrelationships among the Debtor and its affiliated
and insiders, including a review of the books of such companies or
persons as may be requested;
c. review and analyze of transfers to and from the Debtor to
third parties, both pre-petition and post-petition;
d. attend meetings with the Debtor, its creditors, the
attorneys of such parties, and with federal, state, and local tax
authorities, if requested;
e. review the books and records of the Debtor for potential
preference payments, fraudulent transfers, or any other matters
that the Trustee may request;
f. render other assistance in the nature of accounting
services, financial consulting, valuation issues, or other
financial projects as the Trustee may been necessary;
g. prepare of estate tax returns.
KM has agreed to perform the foregoing services at the ordinary and
usual hourly billing rates of its members who will perform services
in this matter.
KM will also be reimbursed for reasonable out-of-pocket expenses
incurred.
Soneet R. Kapila, partner at the independent public accounting firm
of KapilaMukamal, assured the Court that the firm is a
"disinterested person" as the term is defined in Section 101(14) of
the Bankruptcy Code and does not represent any interest adverse to
the Debtors and their estates.
KM may be reached at:
Soneet R. Kapila
KapilaMukamal
1000 South Federal Highway, Suite 200
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
Phone: 954-712-3201
E-mail: kapila@kapilamukamal.com
About Nassau Development
Nassau Development of Village West, Corp. sought protection under
Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code (Bankr. S.D. Fla. Case No.
15-27691) on October 2, 2015.
NATIVE ENVIRONMENTAL: Files First Disclosure Statement
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Native Environmental, LLC, filed with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for
the District of Arizona its First Disclosure Statement for its Plan
of Reorganization dated July 8, 2016.
Class 3-A - General Unsecured Claims creditors may elect on their
ballot to be treated in accordance with Class 3-B, or the claim
will be treated in accordance with Class 3-A. Class 3-A creditors
will be paid a pro-rata share from the Debtor's excess cash flow,
on a semi-annual basis (with payments to be sent out for the prior
half-year by Feb. 15 and Aug. 15), after all senior allowed claims
(including Class 3-B) have been paid in accordance with the terms
of the Plan, until the allowed unsecured claim have been paid in
full.
Class 3-B - Administrative Convenience Unsecured Claims will be
paid a pro-rata share from the Debtor's excess cash flow, on a
semi-annual basis (with payments to be sent out for the prior
half-year by Feb. 15 and Aug. 15), until they have been paid 50% of
the amount of their allowed claim, after all senior allowed claims
have been paid in accordance with the terms of the Plan, but before
any payments are made to Class 3-A.
The Debtor's plan will be funded by its operations and excess cash
flow. The Reorganized Debtor will act as the disbursing agent
under the Plan. In the event any entity which possesses an allowed
secured claim, or any other lien in any of the Debtor's property
for which the Plan requires the execution of any documents to
incorporate the terms of the Plan, fails to provide a release of
its lien or execute the necessary documents to satisfy the
requirements of the Plan.
A copy of the First Disclosure Statement is available for free at:
http://bankrupt.com/misc/azb16-02378-145.pdf
The First Disclosure Statement is filed by the Debtor's counsel:
AIKEN SCHENK HAWKINS & RICCIARDI P.C.
D. Lamar Hawkins, Esq.
Heather Macre, Esq.
2390 East Camelback Road, Suite 400
Phoenix, AZ 85016-3479
Tel: (602) 248-8203
Fax: (602) 248-8840
E-mail: dlh@ashrlaw.com
ham@ashrlaw.com
Native Environmental, LLC, sought protection under Chapter 11 of
the Bankruptcy Code (Bankr. D. Ariz. Case No. 16-02378) on March
10, 2016. The Debtor is represented by D. Lamar Hawkins, Esq., at
Aiken Schenk Hawkins & Ricciardi, PC.
Native Environmental, LLC, was organized on Oct. 25, 2000. It is
owned by Jon Riggs and Dusty Ellington, the managers of the Debtor.
The Debtor specializes in industrial cleaning for commercial and
residential projects, featuring home asbestos remediation with
removal of asbestos from all ceilings and walls, mold remediation,
microbial decontamination and containment, hydro-blasting to remove
hardened layers of hazardous and non-hazardous floor coatings,
stripping of lead-based paint from roadways, proper clean-up of all
project debris via trucks and waste disposal containers, among
others.
NETSCOUT SYSTEMS: Egan-Jones Assigns 'B' Sr. Unsecured Ratings
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Egan-Jones Ratings Company assigned B senior unsecured ratings on
debt issued by NetScout Systems Inc on July 18, 2016.
NETSCOUT Systems, Inc. is a provider of application and network
performance management products. Headquartered in Westford,
Massachusetts, NETSCOUT serves enterprises community, government
agencies and telecommunications service providers.
NIEBERG MIDWOOD: Court to Take Up Reorganization Plan on August 30
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The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of New York is
set to hold a hearing on August 30, at 10.30 a.m., to consider
approval of the Chapter 11 plan of reorganization of Nieberg
Midwood Chapel Inc.
The hearing will take place at the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Conrad B.
Duberstein U.S. Bankruptcy Courthouse, 271 Cadman Plaza East, Suite
1595, Brooklyn, New York. Objections to the plan are due by August
23.
The restructuring plan proposes to pay in full Class 3 general
unsecured creditors who assert as much as $600,000 in claims.
Nieberg Midwood will make the payment within 10 days of the date of
closing of the sale of its funeral parlor in Brooklyn, New York.
The property is estimated to be worth as much as $6.8 million,
according to the latest disclosure statement, which the court
approved on July 12.
A copy of the disclosure statement is available for free at
https://is.gd/nf8S8r
About Nieberg Midwood
Nieberg Midwood Chapel Inc., AKA Midwood Memorial Chapel, Inc.,
based in Brooklyn, N.Y., filed a Chapter 11 petition (Bankr.
E.D.N.Y. Case No. 16-40028) on January 5, 2016, listing $1 million
to $10 million in both assets and liabilities. Hon. Elizabeth S.
Stong presides over the case. Randy M Kornfeld, Esq., at Kornfeld
& Associates P.C., serves as counsel to the Debtor. The petition
was signed by Stanley Nieberg, vice president. Stanley and Peter
Nieberg are each 50% shareholders of the Debtor.
NIEBERG MIDWOOD: Unsecured Claims to be Paid in Full Under Plan
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Nieberg Midwood Chapel Inc., aka Midwood Memorial Chapel, Inc.,
filed with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of
New York its First Amended Disclosure Statement, stating that
general unsecured claims will be paid in full and with interest in
cash within 10 days of the date of closing of the sale of its
location at 1625 Coney Island Avenue, Brooklyn, New York.
The Debtor's general unsecured claims total $562,569.01 on account
of trade debt, unsecured loans and other fees and expenses. The
Debtor will escrow the amounts sufficient to cover all claims
pending resolution.
Obligations under the First Amended Plan will be satisfied from the
transfer of the Property to HH Realty Equities LLC, under the terms
and conditions of the Contract of Sale, dated April 6, 2016,
annexed to the First Amended Plan. The transfer of the Property
under the First Amended Plan will be free and clear of liens,
claims and encumbrances, with any liens, claims and encumbrances to
attach to the sale proceeds, and to be disbursed under the First
Amended Plan.
As part of the sale of the Property under the First Amended Plan,
and in order to ensure consummation of the First Amended Plan, the
Confirmation Order will contain these findings of fact and
conclusion of law: (a) that the terms and conditions of the sale
are fair and reasonable, (b) that the Debtor's sale, and the
Purchaser's purchase, of the Property pursuant to the First Amended
Plan, is non-collusive, fair and reasonable and was conducted
openly and in good faith, (c) that the transfer of the Property to
the Purchaser represents an arm’s-length transaction and was
negotiated in good faith between the parties, (d) that the
Purchaser, as transferee of the Property, is a good faith
purchaser under the Bankruptcy Code Section 363(m) and, as such, is
entitled to the full protection of Bankruptcy Code § 363 (m), (e)
purchasers, (f) that no cause of action exists against the
Purchaser or with respect to the sale of the Property to the
Purchaser under Bankruptcy Code Section 363 (n), and (g) that any
claims under Bankruptcy Code Section 363(n) or any other claims as
against the Purchaser are released, waived and Discharged.
A copy of the First Amended Disclosure Statement is available for
free at http://bankrupt.com/misc/nyeb16-40028-48.pdf
The First Amended Disclosure Statement was filed by the Debtor's
counsel:
Randy M. Kornfeld, Esq.
KORNFELD & ASSOCIATES, RC.
240 Madison Avenue, 8th Floor
New York, New York 10016
Tel: (212) 759-6767
Fax: (212) 759-6766
Nieberg Midwood Chapel Inc., AKA Midwood Memorial Chapel, Inc.,
based in Brooklyn, N.Y., filed a Chapter 11 petition (Bankr.
E.D.N.Y. Case No. 16-40028) on January 5, 2016, listing $1 million
to $10 million in both assets and liabilities. Hon. Elizabeth S.
Stong presides over the case. Randy M Kornfeld, Esq., at Kornfeld
& Associates P.C., serves as counsel to the Debtor. The petition
was signed by Stanley Nieberg, vice president. Stanley and Peter
Nieberg are each 50% shareholders of the Debtor.
NIRVANA INVERRARY: U.S. Trustee Unable to Appoint Creditors' Panel
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The U.S. Trustee informs the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern
District of Florida that a committee of unsecured creditors has not
been appointed in the Chapter 11 case of Nirvana Inverrary Lofts,
Inc., due to insufficient response to the U.S. Trustee
communication/contact for service on the committee.
Headquartered in Lauderhill, Florida, Nirvana Inverrary Lofts,
Inc., filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection (Bankr. S.D. Fla.
Case No. 16-17799) on May 31, 2016, estimating its assets at up to
$50,000 and liabilities at between $1 million and $10 million. The
petition was signed by Julian Ramirez, president.
Judge Raymond B. Ray presides over the case.
Jason Slatkin, Esq., at Slatkin & Reynolds, P.A., serves as the
Debtor's bankruptcy counsel.
NORTHWOOD PROPERTIES: Has $650K Offer for Milton Parcels
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Northwood Properties, Inc., asks the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the
Northern District of Florida to authorize the sale of its two
contiguous parcels of real property located in Milton Florida
referred to as Airport Park parcel and the Persimmon Hollow parcel
to Cliff Mowe for $650,000.
The Airport Park parcel and the Persimmon Hollow parcel are subject
to a mortgage held by Hancock Bank who field a proof of claim in
the case indicating a debt secured by the property in the amount of
$467,930, as of the Petition Date.
The Debtor also owes ad valorem real property taxes to the Santa
Rosa County Tax Collector on the Airport Park parcel in the amount
of $3,346, and on the Persimmon Hollow parcel in the amount of
$9,555, as of the date the case was filed.
It is proposed that the proceeds from the sale of Airport Park
parcel and the Persimmon Hollow parcel will be used to pay
creditors, after payment of customary closing costs and any capital
gains tax, in the order of priority under the Chapter 11 Plan.
In accordance with the terms of the confirmed Plan, the proceeds
will be distributed to creditors in the following order of
priority, to the extent that funds are available:
a. Hancock Bank
b. Santa Rosa County Tax Collector for the taxes owed on the
parcels being sold.
c. Post-confirmation attorney's fees.
d. Claims of Santa Rosa County Tax Collector on parcels other
than the parcels being sold.
e. Tax Certificate Holders who hold tax certificates on
parcels other than the parcel being sold.
f. Unsecured creditors.
g. Distribution to shareholders of Northwood Properties, Inc.
A copy of the Commercial Contract attached to the Motion is
available for free at:
http://bankrupt.com/misc/Northwood_99_Sale_M.pdf
Northwood Properties is represented by:
J. Steven Ford
WILSON, HARRELL, FARRINGTON, FORD,
WILSON, SPAIN, & PARSONS, P.A.
307 South Palafox Street
Pensacola, FL 32502
Telephone: (850) 438-1111
Facsimile: (850) 432-8500
E-mail: jsf@whsf-law.com
Northwood Properties, Inc., sought Chapter 11 protection (Bankr.
N.D. Fla. Case No. 14-30367) on April 4, 2014. Judge William S.
Shulman is assigned to the case. The Debtor disclosed assets of
$1.54 million and $510,589 in debt. Steven Ford, Esq., at Wilson,
Harrell, Farrington & Ford, serves as the Debtor's counsel. The
petition was signed by William A. Pullum, president.
NOVATION COMPANIES: Hopes to Reach Accord on Consensual Plan
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Novation Companies, Inc., and its subsidiaries said they intend to
utilize the protections of the Bankruptcy Code to negotiate and
propose a Chapter 11 plan that maximizes the value of their assets
for the benefit of all stakeholders, including its bondholders and
other creditors.
On July 20, 2016, each of Novation Companies, Inc., NovaStar
Mortgage, LLC, NovaStar Mortgage Funding Corporation and 2114
Central, LLC, filed a voluntary petition under Chapter 11 of the
Bankruptcy Code (Bank. D. Md. Case Nos. 16-19745, 16-19747,
16-19748 and 16-19749, respectively). The petitions were signed by
Rodney E. Schwatken as chief executive officer.
The bankruptcy filing comes after the Debtors failed to reach an
agreement with noteholders on possible out-of-court restructuring
of their unsecured notes as a result of the Debtors' failure to pay
$1.8 million quarterly interest payments due on March 30, 2016, and
June 30, 2016, under a series of unsecured senior notes, each dated
March 22, 2011, between Novation and The Bank of New York Mellon
Trust Company, N.A., as Trustee, with an aggregate principal
balance of $85.9 million.
The Unsecured Notes accrued interest at a rate of 1.0% per annum
until Jan. 1, 2016, and since then have accrued interest at a rate
of three-month LIBOR plus 3.5% per annum. Interest on the Senior
Notes is payable on a quarterly basis and no principal payments are
due until maturity on March 30, 2033.
Recognizing the impact of the higher interest rate on Novation's
resources, Novation said it reached out to the managers of the
Senior Notes to discuss options for restructuring the Senior Notes
beginning in December of 2015 to either cure the defaults under the
terms of the Indentures or alternatively modify or restructure the
Unsecured Notes outside of court. Those holders did not agree to
any of the proposals made and declared all principal and unpaid
interest immediately due and payable.
As disclosed in Court documents, the Debtors own
over-collateralization bonds with a face amount of more than $50
million. The current overcollateralization associated with these
bonds is approximately $27 million. In the event the Debtors
realize this value, the Debtors will seek to use the value received
under the Bonds to repay creditors.
"The Debtors are hopeful that they can reach agreement with the
holders of the Unsecured Notes on a consensual repayment plan,"
said Mr. Schwatken. "Alternatively, as the bonds do not mature
until 2033 and have very favorable economic terms, the Debtors may
seek to reinstate the bonds to the maximum extent allowable under
the Bankruptcy Code," he added.
The Debtors have significant net operating losses and they intend
on preserving and maximizing its NOL's and any other tax attributes
for the benefit of creditors and equity holders. At the end of
2015, the Company had approximately $370 million in NOL's available
to offset future Federal taxable income.
Novation is in the process of implementing a strategy and plan to
acquire an operating business (or businesses) or making other
investments, which plan will be implemented as part of the Chapter
11 proceedings.
Pending Litigations
The Debtors are currently parties to the following litigations:
(a) A class action case which was filed on May 21, 2008, in the
Supreme Court of the State of New York, New York County, by
the New Jersey Carpenters' Health Fund, on behalf of itself
and all others similarly situated;
(b) An action against Debtor NMFC and numerous other defendants
in the United States District Court for the District of
Kansas, filed by the National Credit Union Administration
Board, as liquidating agent of U.S. Central Federal Credit
Union on June 20, 2011, claiming that the defendants issued
or underwrote residential mortgage-backed securities
pursuant to allegedly false or misleading registration
statements, prospectuses, and prospectus supplements; and
(c) A summons with notice filed on Feb. 28, 2013, in the
Supreme Court of the State of New York, County of New York,
against Novation and NMI by the Federal Housing Finance
Agency, as conservator for the Federal Home Loan Mortgage
Corporation (Freddie Mac) and on behalf of the Trustee of
the NovaStar Mortgage Funding Trust, Series 2007-1, a
securitization trust in which the Company retains a
residual interest. The notice provides that this is a
breach of contract action with respect to certain,
unspecified mortgage loans and defendant's failure to
repurchase those loans under the applicable agreements.
The Debtors believe that they have meritorious defenses to the
cases and expect to defend the cases vigorously.
About Novation Companies
Headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, Novation Companies, Inc. --
http://www.novationcompanies.com/-- is in the process of
implementing its strategy to acquire operating businesses or making
other investments that generate taxable earnings.
Prior to 2008, the Debtors originated, purchased, securitized,
sold, invested in and serviced residential nonconforming mortgage
loans and mortgage securities. At the height of its business,
Debtor NMI claims to have originated more than $11 billion annually
in mortgage loans. After the Debtors ceased their lending
operations and completed a sale of its servicing portfolio amidst
the housing collapse in 2007, the Company has been engaged in the
business of acquiring various businesses. The Debtors have five
full time employees and one part time employee.
In its petition, NCI lists assets of $33 million and liabilities of
$91 million. As of the Petition Date, the Debtors have in excess
of $32 million in cash, marketable securities and other current
assets.
The Debtors have hired the law firms of Shapiro Sher Guinot &
Sandler, P.A. and Olshan Wolosky LLP as co-counsel. Orrick,
Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP represents the Debtors as special
litigation counsel.
The cases are assigned to Judge David E. Rice.
OAK CREEK: Hires Bach Law Offices as Attorneys
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Oak Creek Plaza, LLC seeks authorization from the U.S. Bankruptcy
Court for the Northern District of Illinois to employ Bach Law
Offices as attorneys.
The Debtor requires Bach Law Offices to:
a. represent the Debtor in matters concerning negotiation with
creditors;
b. prepare a plan and disclosures statement;
c. examine and resolve claims filed against the estate;
d. prepare and prosecute of adversary matters; and
e. otherwise, represent Debtor in matters before this Court.
Bach Law Offices will be paid at these hourly rates:
Paul M. Bach $425
Penelope N. Bach $425
Prior to the filing date, the Debtor paid $21,717 as a retainer
including the filing fee of 1,717. The amount of 935 was paid for
pre-petition work performed leaving a retainer of $20,782.
Paul M. Bach, member of the law firm Bach Law Offices, assured the
Court that the firm is a "disinterested person" as the term is
defined in Section 101(14) of the Bankruptcy Code and does not
represent any interest adverse to the Debtor and its estate.
Bach Law Offices may be reached at:
Paul M. Bach, Esq.
Bach Law Offices
PO Box 1285
Northbrook, IL 60065
Phone: (847) 564-0808
About Oak Creek Plaza, LLC
Oak Creek Plaza, LLC filed a Chapter 11 bankruptcy petition (Bankr.
N.D.Il. Case No. 16-16324) on May 13, 2016. The Hon. Deborah L.
Thorne presides over the case. Bach Law Offices represents the
Debtor as counsel.
In its petition, the Debtor estimated $1 million to $10 million in
both assets and liabilities. The petition was signed by Ronald L.
Boorstein, managing partner.
OCWEN FINANCIAL: Egan-Jones Cuts Sr. Unsecured Rating to CCC
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Egan-Jones Ratings Company downgraded the senior unsecured ratings
on debt issued by Ocwen Financial Corp to CCC from CCC+ on July 11,
2016.
Ocwen Financial Corporation is a provider of residential and
commercial mortgage loan servicing, special servicing and asset
management services.
OFFUTT AFB: Moody's Affirms Ba1 Rating on Housing Revenue Bonds
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Moody's Investors Service has affirmed the Ba1 and Ba2 ratings of
Offutt AFB America First Communities, LLC's Taxable Military
Housing Revenue Bonds (Offutt Air Force Base Privatized Military
Housing Project) Series 2005 Class I & Series 2005 Class II.
Approximately $107.4 million outstanding Class I debt and
$26.7 million outstanding Class II debt is affected. The outlook
on the bonds is stable. The rating actions are primarily based on
the underlying military housing project's stable financial
performance and occupancy. The ratings are also supported by the
robust increase in the basic allowance for housing (BAH) for the
base for 2016. The ratings are constrained by a debt service
reserve provided by an unrated surety provider, Syncora Guarantee
Inc. (WR). The ratings are further constrained by a Government
Direct Loan (GDL) which, although subordinate to the rated bonds,
is paid from excess revenues and limits funds available for
additional reserves, financial cushion and project
recapitalization.
Rating Outlook
The stable outlook is based on our expectation of continued stable
financial performance and occupancy, supported in part by an
increase in the BAH for 2016.
Factors that Could Lead to an Upgrade
Improved financial performance strong enough to significantly
increase bond debt service coverage levels, excess cash flow and
build-up of reserves. The current surety bond provider obtaining,
or being replaced by a surety bond provider with a relatively high
Moody's rating, or the replacement of the surety bond with a cash
funded debt service reserve fund.
Factors that Could Lead to a Downgrade
Significant decline in debt service coverage, which could be due to
a significant reduction in rental revenues due to BAH declines,
market rent declines and/or reduced occupancy.
Legal Security
The bonds are special obligations of the issuer, Offutt AFB America
First Communities, L.L.C., a privatized military housing facility
located near Omaha, Nebraska. The bonds are secured by a pledge of
rental and other revenues, including the Basic Allowance for
Housing (BAH); the assignment of a leasehold mortgage on the
underlying property, improvements, and equipment therein; and
certain pledged reserve funds held by the bond trustee. The
holders of the Series 2005 Class I bonds have a security interest
which is senior in priority to that of the Series 2005 Class II
bonds. In 2005, the Issuer entered into a 50-year ground lease
with the United States Air Force.
Use of Proceeds
Not applicable.
Obligor Profile
Offutt AFB America First Communities, LLC (the Issuer) is a
single-member limited liability company formed in 2005 for the
purpose of designing, financing, demolishing, constructing, and
renovating housing units at Offutt Air Force Base located in Sarpy
County, Nebraska.
OSUM PRODUCTION: S&P Lowers LT CCR to 'CCC+', Outlook Stable
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S&P Global Ratings said it lowered its long-term corporate credit
rating on Osum Production Corp. (OPC), and parent company Osum Oil
Sands Corp. (OOSC), to 'CCC+' from 'B-'. The outlook is stable.
At the same time, S&P Global Ratings lowered its issue-level rating
on the company's senior secured term loan to 'B' from 'B+'. The '1'
recovery rating on the debt is unchanged, indicating S&P's
expectation of very high (90%-100%) recovery in a default
scenario.
"The downgrade reflects the dramatic deterioration of cash flow
metrics and credit metrics driven by weak hydrocarbon prices, lower
daily production and high fixed costs," said S&P Global Ratings
credit analyst Wendell Sacramoni.
S&P expects debt-to-EBITDA above 9.5x and funds from operations
(FFO)-to-debt below 5% in the following 12 to 18 months, which in
S&P's view represent characteristics of an unsustainable capital
structure in the long term. The company's current cash position
and liquidity sources should allow it to meet all of its funding
requirements, so S&P do not expect a credit or payment crisis in
the near term.
OPC has one in-situ steam-assisted gravity drainage (SAGD)
bitumen-producing asset--the Orion project--in Alberta's Cold Lake
region, and owns extensive undeveloped bitumen resources, known as
its Taiga project. S&P continues to believe that OPC has a weak
competitive advantage and very small scale, scope, and
diversification with one operating asset, relatively small
production base, and proved developed (PD) reserves of about 10
million barrels. OPC's PD reserves represent approximately 2% of
the company's total 2015 reported proven and probable (2P)
reserves, so S&P believes the company will require significant
funding to develop and produce these reserves.
The stable outlook reflects S&P's view that, under its current
hydrocarbon price assumptions, credit metrics will remain pressured
with debt to EBITDA well above 5x and FFO to debt below 6%, but
given OPC's current cash availability, flexibility to reduce capex,
and absence of material debt amortizations S&P do not envision
liquidity pressures in the next 12 to 18 months.
S&P could take a negative rating action if OPC's liquidity position
deteriorated such that the company was not able to meet its
financing and maintenance capital spending requirements. S&P could
also take a negative rating action if its financial results
consistently deteriorate, resulting in negative FFO and EBITDA
interest coverage below 1x that could signal liquidity pressures
within the following 12 months.
S&P could take a positive rating action if the company is able to
consistently improve its credit metrics resulting in debt to EBITDA
closer to 5x and FFO to debt closer to 12%. S&P believes OPC could
reach these metrics through higher-than-expected oil prices, daily
production, or operating efficiency.
PALMAZ SCIENTIFIC: Sale of Assets to Vactronix Approved
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Judge Craig A. Gargotta of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the
Western District of Texas, San Antonio Division, authorized Palmaz
Scientific, Inc., Advanced Bio Prosthetic Surfaces, Ltd., ABPS
Management, LLC, and ABPS Venture One, LTD., to sell substantially
all of their assets to Vactronix Scientific, Inc. for $22,600,000.
The sale is free and clear of any and all liens, claims and
encumbrances.
The Sale Hearing was held on June 10, 2016.
Judge Gargotta overruled the oral objections raised by James
Hoffman to the Motion at the Sale Hearing and held that Vactronix
was the only qualified bidder.
A copy of the Asset Purchase Agreement attached to the Sale Order
is available for free at:
http://bankrupt.com/misc/Palmaz_Scient_350_Sale_Ord.pdf
The Debtors are authorized to assign the executory contracts in
accordance with the Asset Purchase Agreement to Vatronix and/or its
designee.
The closing of the sale approved is subject to confirmation of a
Plan of Reorganization of the Debtors consistent with the Term
Sheet approved by the Court on May 27, 2016.
Upon the closing of the sale, the Debtors are authorized to pay
Gerbsman Partners its previously approved $100,000 commission
without the need for Gerbsman Partners to file a fee application.
About Palmaz Scientific
Headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, Palmaz Scientific is a
research and development company dedicated to the advancement of
the technology and science of medical implants.
Palmaz Scientific Inc., Advanced Bio Prosthetic Surfaces, Ltd.,
ABPS Management, LLC and ABPS Venture One, Ltd., filed Chapter 11
bankruptcy petitions (Bankr. W.D. Tex. Case Nos. 16-50552,
16-50555, 16-50556 and 16-50554, respectively) on March 4, 2016.
The petitions were signed by Eugene Sprague as director.
The Debtors estimated both assets and liabilities in the range of
$10 million to $50 million.
The Debtors have engaged Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP as counsel,
Groff & Rothe as accountants and Upshot Services LLC as noticing
agent.
The cases are assigned to Judge Craig A. Gargotta.
PEABODY ENERGY: Court Issues Bridge Order Extending Exclusive Dates
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The Hon. Barry Schermer of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the
Eastern District of Missouri has entered an order extending the
periods during which Peabody Energy Corporation, et al., have the
exclusive right to file a plan of reorganization.
As reported by the Troubled Company Reporter on July 12, 2016, the
Debtors asked the Court to extend the Debtors' exclusive right to
file a plan and solicit acceptances of the plan until the Court
rules on the Debtors' motions to extend the subject periods, which
will be filed no later than Aug. 3, 2016.
The Court ruled that (i) the subject periods are extended until the
Court rules on the extension motions. The Debtors asked for a
bridge order extending the periods during which (a) the Debtors may
assume nonresidential real property leases and (b) the Debtors have
the exclusive right to file a Plan. The Court found that entering
a bridge order extending the Subject Periods is reasonable under
the circumstances.
The entry of the court order is without prejudice to the Debtors'
right to seek further extensions of the Subject Periods. No later
than two days after July 21, the date of the court order, the
Claims and Noticing Agent is directed to serve a copy of the court
order and is directed to file a certificate of service no later
than 24 hours after the service.
About Peabody Energy Corporation
Headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, Peabody Energy Corporation
claims to be the world's largest private-sector coal company. As
of Dec. 31, 2014, the Company owned interests in 26 active coal
mining operations located in the United States (U.S.) and
Australia. The Company has a majority interest in 25 of those
mining operations and a 50% equity interest in the Middlemount
Mine in Australia. In addition to its mining operations, the
Company markets and brokers coal from other coal producers, both
as principal and agent, and trade coal and freight-related
contracts through trading and business offices in Australia,
China, Germany, India, Indonesia, Singapore, the United Kingdom
and the U.S.
Peabody posted a net loss of $1.988 billion for 2015, wider from
the net loss of $777 million in 2014 and the $513 million net
loss in 2013.
At Dec. 31, 2015, the Company had total assets of $11.02 billion
against $10.1 billion in total liabilities, and stockholders'
equity of $919 million.
On April 13, 2016, Peabody Energy Corp. and 153 affiliates filed
voluntary petitions for relief under Chapter 11 of the United
States Bankruptcy Code. The 154 cases are pending joint
administration before the Honorable Judge Barry S. Schermer under
Case No. 16-42529 in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern
District of Missouri.
As of the Petition Date, PEC has approximately $4.3 billion in
outstanding secured debt obligations and $4.5 billion in
outstanding unsecured debt obligations.
The Debtors tapped Jones Day as general counsel; Armstrong,
Teasdale LLP as local counsel; Lazard Freres & Co. LLC and
investment banker Lazard PTY Limited as investment banker; FTI
Consulting, Inc., as financial advisors; and Kurtzman Carson
Consultants, LLC, as claims, ballot and noticing agent.
PEAK WEB: Hires Henderson Bennington as Accountants
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Peak Web, LLC seeks authorization from the U.S. Bankruptcy Court
for the District of Oregon to employ Henderson Bennington
Moshofsky, P.C. as accountants for the Debtor.
The Debtor requires Henderson Bennington to:
a. provide accounting for and prepare Rule 2015 monthly
operating reports, as the Debtor may require; and
b. assist the Debtor in accounting and tax matters as it may
require.
Henderson Bennington will be paid at these hourly rates:
Judith V. Bennington $240
Stephen P. Moshofsky $240
Lai Wa Ng $210
Inna L. Schtokh $180
Kenneth M. Bakondi $180
Kim E. Nording $110
Trudy E. Bradetich $75
Tara Montgomery $65
Judith V. Bennington of Henderson Bennington Moshofsky, P.C.,
assured the Court that the firm is a "disinterested person" as the
term is defined in Section 101(14) of the Bankruptcy Code and does
not represent any interest adverse to the Debtors and their
estates.
Henderson Bennington may be reached at:
Judith V. Bennington
Henderson Bennington Moshofsky, P.C.
4800 SW Griffith Dr. Suite 350
Beaverton, OR 97005
Phone: 503-641-2600
Fax: 503-526-9696
About Peak Web
Headquartered in Oregon, Peak Web, LLC dba Peak Hosting, is a
managed-service company that provides the servers, storage,
network, datacenter, and staff for some of the largest online
businesses. Peak's operations and engineering teams currently
support 26 customers in industries spanning online and mobile
gaming, finance, real estate, consulting, and big data companies.
Peak has 50% of its data center pre-built and ready for new
customers. This equates to about 100 racks of space, which can
accommodate approximately 2,000 additional servers for the
expansion of new and existing customers.
Peak Web sought Chapter 11 creditor protection (Bankr. D. Ore. Case
No. 16-32311) on June 13, 2016. The petition was signed by
Jeffrey E. Papen as CEO. The case is assigned to Judge Peter C
McKittrick.
The Debtor estimated assets in the range of $100 million to $500
million and liabilities of up to $100 million. The Debtor has
engaged Tonkon Torp LLP as counsel, Cascade Capital Group, LLC as
consultant and Susman Godfrey LLP and Ropers Majeski Kohn Bentley
PC as its litigation counsel.
The Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors of Peak Web LLC
retained Ball Janik LLP as counsel.
PENNHILL FARMS: Unsecureds to Recover 5.4% Under Plan
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PennHill Farms, Inc., filed with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the
District of Colorado an Amended Disclosure Statement to accompany
the Plan of Reorganization dated April 15, 2016.
The Debtor anticipates a small payout to Class 3 general unsecured
creditors. The Debtor estimates:
Cash on hand as of the Effective Date of the Plan: $170,000
Payment to Kutner Brinen, P.C. ($15,000)
Payment to accountant AJE Advocates ($5,000)
Payment to Committee counsel ($3,000)
Payment to Paul Pohlod (for post-Petition Date
services) ($15,000)
US Trustee Fees ($10,000)
IRS ($10,000)
Payment to Class 1 ($20,000)
Payment to Class 2 ($40,000)
Costs for tax returns/wind up of the Debtor ($8,000)
Management costs post-confirmation ($8,000)
Total cash remaining $36,000
Assuming the Class 3 claims total approximately $665,000, the
payout to Class 3 claimants will be approximately 5.4% of their
allowed claim. This figure may go up or down depending on the
amount of litigation required to confirm the Plan, additional fees
or costs incurred by the estate, and any amendments to claims filed
by creditors. The Debtor will continue to pursue sales
opportunities for all of its assets through Dec. 31, 2016, and
additional sales will likely increase the payout to creditors.
The Debtor will liquidate all remaining assets of the estate and
the resulting net proceeds will be paid to creditors. Any
Creditors Committee appointed in the bankruptcy case will terminate
on the Effective Date of the Plan.
The Debtor will not receive a discharge on the Effective Date of
the Plan pursuant to Section 1141(d) of the Bankruptcy Code since
this is a liquidating Plan. Confirmation of the Plan and the
occurrence of the Effective Date of the Plan will constitute a
modification of any note or obligation for which specification and
treatment is provided under the Plan as set forth in the Plan. Any
obligation or note, previously in default, so modified, will be
cured as modified as of the Effective Date. This provision will be
operable regardless of whether the Plan provides for any obligation
to be evidenced by a rewritten loan or security document following
confirmation of the Plan.
The Amended Disclosure Statement is available at:
http://bankrupt.com/misc/cob14-22139-406.pdf
The Amended Disclosure Statement is filed by the Debtor's counsel:
KUTNER BRINEN, P.C.
Lee M. Kutner, Esq.
Jenny M.F. Fujii, Esq.
1660 Lincoln Street, Suite 1850
Denver, CO 80264
Tel: (303) 832-2400
Website: http://www.kutnerlaw.com
PennHill Farms, Inc., filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection
(Bankr. D. Colo. Case No. 14-22139) on Sept. 3, 2014, estimating
its asses and liabilities at between $1 million and $10 million
each. The petition was signed by Susan Pohlod, vice president.
Judge Howard R Tallman presides over the case.
Headquartered in Parker, Colorado, PennHill Farms was formed in
1998 by Robert M. Pohlod, who is the Debtor's sole shareholder and
director. The Debtor is a wholesale tree nursery with a tree
growing farm in Pennsylvania. The Debtor's business model included
growing trees in Pennsylvania then shipping the trees to the
PennHill nursery in Parker, Colorado for sale to wholesale buyers.
The Debtor grew and sold a wide variety of trees such as evergreen
trees, ornamental trees, and shade trees. The majority of the tree
sales were placed through the Colorado offices to wholesale
businesses in Colorado. The Debtor Operated successfully for 15
years growing trees in Pennsylvania, then shipping and selling
trees in Colorado.
Lee M. Kutner, Esq., Kutner Brinen Garber, P.C., serves as the
Debtor's bankruptcy counsel.
PERSEON CORP: Retention Plan for Operations Director Approved
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The U.S. Bankruptcy Court approved Perseon's motion for entry of an
order approving the Debtor's key employee retention plan (KERP) for
Doug Wilkes, the Debtor's director of operations. As previously
reported, "Mr. Wilkes has received numerous other employment
offers, but the Debtor is determined to retain Mr. Wilkes until the
sale of the Debtor's assets is consummated or until his services
are no longer required. The Debtor believes that Mr. Wilkes'
services would be irreplaceable at this juncture and would
jeopardize the Debtor's ability to consummate the sale of its
assets. Accordingly, the Debtor seeks authority to implement an
incentive plan to retain Mr. Wilkes. After arm's-length
negotiation between the Debtor and Mr. Wilkes, the Debtor seeks
authority to provide Mr. Wilkes with the KERP: a. Increasing Mr.
Wilkes' compensation by $1,000 per month to $7,500 per pay period
beginning with the May 15, 2016 pay period for a minimum of six pay
periods; and b. Paying Mr. Wilkes a $15,000 bonus, payable only if
Mr. Wilkes remains employed with the Debtor until his services are
no longer required."
About Perseon Corp.
Perseon Corp., formerly known as BSD Medical Corp., sought Chapter
11 protection (Bankr. D. Utah Case No. 16-24435) on May 23, 2016,
in Salt Lake City. Perseon is publicly traded medical technology
developer and manufacturer that is primarily focused on creating
and manufacturing ablation technologies for treating cancer.
The Debtors listed $1 million to $10 million in assets and debt.
The Debtors are represented by Steven T. Waterman, Esq., at Dorsey
& Whitney LLP. Nixon Peabody LP serves as patents counsel.
The petition was signed by Clinton E. Carnell Jr., CEO/President.
Chief Judge R. Kimball Mosier is assigned to the case.
PETROQUEST ENERGY: S&P Raises CCR to 'CCC', Outlook Negative
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S&P Global Ratings raised the corporate credit rating on Lafayette,
La.-based E&P company PetroQuest Energy Inc. to 'CCC' from 'SD'.
The outlook is negative.
At the same time, S&P assigned a 'CCC' issue-level and '3' recovery
rating to the company's $145 million second-lien secured notes.
The '3' recovery rating indicates S&P's expectation for meaningful
(50%-70%; upper half of the range) recovery in the event of a
payment default.
S&P is also revising the recovery rating on the remaining senior
unsecured notes to '6' from '4', indicating S&P's expectation of
negligible (0% to 10%) recovery in the event of a payment default.
The issue-level rating remains 'D', indicating the potential for
additional exchanges below par on these notes.
"The upgrade reflects our reassessment of the company's corporate
credit rating following the exchange of a portion of its 10% senior
unsecured notes due September 2017 at below par," said S&P Global
Ratings credit analyst Daniel Krauss. "The rating reflects our
expectation that debt leverage will remain at what we consider to
be unsustainable levels over the next 12 months, and that liquidity
is less than adequate," he added.
PetroQuest is generating minimal cash flow, currently does not have
access to its revolving credit facility, and has $136 million
remaining in unsecured notes which come due in September 2017. S&P
is maintaining the 'D' issue-level rating on the unsecured notes to
reflect S&P's view that PetroQuest could potentially execute
additional below par exchanges on these notes. S&P would not lower
the corporate credit rating to 'SD' should there be additional
exchanges of these notes.
The negative outlook reflects the company's less than adequate
liquidity position, as it is unable to draw on its revolver until
it is in compliance with its covenants, including debt to EBITDAX
of below 4x and EBITDAX interest coverage of above 3x. S&P
believes the company could face a liquidity shortfall in 2017,
given significant upcoming maturities.
S&P could consider a lower rating if it assess that the company has
less than six months of liquidity remaining. S&P could also lower
the ratings if the company announces a capital restructuring or,
contrary to our current expectations, does not make its upcoming
Sept. 1 interest payment.
S&P could raise the ratings if the company is able to maintain
adequate liquidity and addresses its upcoming 2017 maturity.
PICO HOLDINGS: Meeting Portends Little Progress, Bloggers Say
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PICO Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq:PICO), based in La Jolla, Calif., is a
diversified holding company reporting recurring losses since 2008.
PICO owns 57% of UCP, Inc. (NYSE:UCP), 100% of Vidler Water
Company, Inc., a securities portfolio and various interests in
small businesses. PICO has $664 million in assets and $434 million
in shareholder equity. Central Square Management LLC and River Road
Asset Management LLC collectively own more than 14% of PICO. Other
activists at http://ReformPICONow.com/have taken to the Internet
to advance the shareholder cause.
The bloggers describe events at the PICO Annual Meeting. "A clearly
disjointed group of PICO Holdings' representatives took the stage
at the Annual Meeting at 10 a.m. in La Jolla, California, on July
11.
First, Kenneth "The Slug" Slepicka received more "Against" votes
than "For" Votes. Chairman Raymond Marino tried to wax diplomatic
in his response to questions on the matter, but our reading of his
words and body language: Slug is gone. Howard Brownstein, and his
Directorship, are the source of confusion. Voting appeared to
indicate that he survived, but further calculations indicate that
his seat on the Board is in play. Reincorporation to Delaware was
appropriately shot down. Because PICO shareholders wisely voted
"Against" Adjournment, the Reincorporation proposal was DOA once
results were read. Declassification passed. Say on Pay was
overwhelmingly negated.
In conclusion, shareholders mostly swept the table. PICO is a more
shareholder-friendly corporation going forward. We salute all our
shareholders that voted similarly to our card. Many positive events
will come to pass as a result of our solidarity."
The bloggers were not pleased with the performance of Director
Carlos Campbell and accuse him of playing liberal with the truth.
"Carlos Campbell humiliated himself and showed shareholders that he
is a horse thief in a suit. Shareholders asked a few pointed
questions about compensation, and Mr. Campbell gave a sequence of
lies then deferred to Mr. Hart. Juicer elaborated with more deceit
and evasion. Later, Mr. Campbell touted his resume, his titles from
the National Association of Corporate Directors and his integrity.
RPN believes that Mr. Campbell is the worst Comp Committee Chair in
America. We believe he is one of the worst directors in America.
Mr. Campbell's dishonesty was a salient topic of conversation
post-meeting. One investor astutely observed, 'Carlos is so
dishonest, he believes his own lies.'
Mr. Campbell exits PICO as a humiliated loser. The stock is near
its all-time low. During Mr. Campbell's tenure, over half a billion
dollars in value have been destroyed. Shareholders despise him. His
legacy will be as a lackey to Juicer. Last, Mr. Campbell's last
communication with shareholders showed us that he is capable of
lying with a straight face. Mr. Campbell is a horse thief in a
suit."
The bloggers dispute certain characterizations made by CEO Hart, in
relation to PICO's homebuilder subsidiary, UCP. "Mr. Hart and Mr.
Marino appeared to be in disagreement about UCP. Mr. Marino
stressed the operational improvements at UCP, the value of the
properties they are developing and the productive discussions he is
having with Dustin Bogue and James Pirrello. Mr. Marino indicated
that his chats with UCP management would broach the subject of
monetization.
On the other hand, Mr. Hart was clear that UCP was not for sale. He
noted UCP's IPO price of $15 per share and the current homebuilder
valuations. His tone went beyond noncommittal -- we and other
shareholders interpreted Juicer's comments to mean that UCP would
be around the PICO family for a while.
As Juicer elaborated on UCP, he expressed several falsehoods.
First, he said that all homebuilders were trading at a similar
valuation to UCP. This is false. UCP is the only homebuilder, with
a net debt to capital ratio in the 40% range, that trades at a
substantial discount to tangible book value. All other homebuilders
with conservative balance sheets, trade at premiums to book value.
Second, Juicer stated that M&A in the homebuilding sector was low
and therefore, not conducive to a UCP sale. This is false. Within
the last year, Standard Pacific merged with Ryland, Pulte bought
Weiland, TriPointe purchased the homebuilder unit of Weyerhauser.
There have been numerous other transactions, mostly regional in
nature.
Last, Juicer falsely stated that UCP is a quality homebuilder. We
have studied this sector for a while, read all the annual reports
for all 15 publicly-traded homebuilders, and listened to the
conference calls. We assure our fellow PICO shareholders that UCP
is not a quality homebuilder. Its margins are lower than
competitors, it is sub-scale in virtually all its markets, its
competitive position is weak and its valuable land is currently
producing peak margins."
The bloggers conclude with a message of solidarity among
shareholders. "We salute our shareholders and their proactive
voting choices. The vast majority of results bode well for our
future. We believe that with the departures of the corrupt and
incompetent Messrs. Campbell and Slepicka, the Boardroom will be
more conducive to making decisions. Let's hope so. While there have
been Director changes and improved corporate governance, there has
been zero value created. Shareholders are not going to tolerate
that for long."
PINNACLE ENTERTAINMENT: Egan-Jones Assigns B- Sr. Unsecured Rating
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Egan-Jones Ratings Company assigned a B- senior unsecured rating on
debt issued by the Old Pinnacle Entertainment Inc on July 13,
2016.
Pinnacle owns and operates 15 gaming entertainment businesses,
located in Colorado, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Mississippi,
Missouri, Nevada and Ohio.
PNCH ASSOCIATES: Selling Cherry Hill Property for $1.6M
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PNCH Associates, LLC, asks the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the
District of New Jersey to authorize the sale of the property
located at 7730 and 7740 Maple Ave., Cherry Hill/Pennsauken, New
Jersey, also known as Block 4213 Lot 2B on the tax map for the
Township of Pennsauken and Block 238.01 Lot 2 on the tax map for
the Township of Cherry Hill ("Property"), to Legacy Assets and its
assignee ("Buyer") for $1,600,000.
The Property is subject to a first priority mortgage in favor of
the TD Bank, N.A., securing amounts due and owing the Debtor to the
TD Bank in the approximate amount of $1,048,000.
On May 27, 2016, the Debtor entered into Agreement of Sale for Real
Estate ("Agreement") with the Buyer.
The Agreement provides for a purchase price of $1,600,000 if the
closing occurs on or before 9 months from the date of full contract
execution and Buyer's receipt of written approval of the
transaction by TD Bank. The purchase price increases to $1,650,000
if the closing occurs on or before 12 months from the date of full
contract execution and Buyer's receipt of written approval of the
transaction by TD Bank and increases again to $1,700,000 if the
closing occurs on or before 14 months from the date of full
contract execution and Buyer's receipt of written approval of the
transaction by TD Bank.
A true and correct copy of the Agreement attached to the Motion is
available for free at:
http://bankrupt.com/misc/PNCH_ASSOC_32_Sales.pdf
The sale of the Property will generate the funds necessary for the
Debtor's estate to pay its secured creditors in full, pay all
administrative creditors in full, and will make a significant
distribution to any remaining creditors to the extent any existed
as of the Petition Date. Without the sale of the Property, the
Debtor would be unable to pay any of its creditors, let alone pay
the creditors in full.
PNCH Associates, LLC's attorneys:
Albert A. Ciardi, III, Esq.
Jennifer C. McEntee, Esq.
IARDI CIARDI & ASTIN
One Commerce Square
2005 Market Street, Suite 3500
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Telephone: (215) 557-3550
Facsimile: (215) 557-3551
E-mail: aciardi@ciardilaw.com
jcranston@ciardilaw.com
PNCH Associates, LLC, commenced a Chapter 11 bankruptcy case
(Bankr. D.N.J. Case No. 16-21540) on June 14, 2016. Ciardi Ciardi
& Astin, P.C. serves as counsel to the Debtor.
PORTAGE ELECTRIC: Case Summary & 20 Largest Unsecured Creditors
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Debtor: Portage Electric Supply, Corporation
P.O. Box 17
Pierceton, IN 46562
Case No.: 16-31685
Chapter 11 Petition Date: July 22, 2016
Court: United States Bankruptcy Court
Northern District of Indiana (South Bend Division)
Judge: Hon. Harry C. Dees, Jr.
Debtor's Counsel: Gordon E. Gouveia, Esq.
GORDON E. GOUVEIA, LLC
433 W. 84th Drive
Merrillville, IN 46410
Tel: (219) 736-6020
Fax: (219) 736-2545
E-mail: geglaw@gouveia.comcastbiz.net
Total Assets: $902,451
Total Liabilities: $1.77 million
The petition was signed by Bridget L. Farkas, president.
A copy of the Debtor's list of 20 largest unsecured creditors is
available for free at http://bankrupt.com/misc/innb16-31685.pdf
PRATT WELL SERVICE: Hires Kruse Energy as Auctioneer
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Pratt Well Service, LLC seeks authorization from the U.S.
Bankruptcy Court for the District of Kansas to employ Kruse Energy
& Equipment Auctioneers, LLC as auctioneers.
The Debtor intends to sell non-exempt property which constitute
assets of the bankruptcy estate: equipment, vehicles, and related
assets.
The value of the assets is believed to be in excess of $5,000,000
Kruse will receive a 10% buyer's premium plus reasonable
advertising expenses.
James B. Richie of Kruse Energy & Equipment Auctioneers, LLC,
assured the Court that the firm is a "disinterested person" as the
term is defined in Section 101(14) of the Bankruptcy Code and does
not represent any interest adverse to the Debtors and their
estates.
Kruse may be reached at:
James B. Richie
Kruse Energy & Equipment Auctioneers, LLC
8177 S. Harvard Ave., #FF
Tulsa, OK 74137
Tel: (918)289-1482
E-mail: jrichie@kruse.com
About Pratt Well Service LLC
Pratt Well Service, LLC filed a Chapter 11 bankruptcy petition
(Bankr. D. Kan. Case No. 16-11224) on June 30, 2016. The Hon.
Robert E. Nugent presides over the case. Klenda Austerman LLC
represents the Debtor as counsel.
In its petition, the Debtor estimated $7.47 million in assets and
$4.94 million in liabilities. The petition was signed by Kenneth C.
Gates, president.
PRIME HEALTHCARE: S&P Affirms 'B+' CCR, Outlook Stable
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S&P Global Ratings said it affirmed its 'B+' corporate credit
rating on Prime Healthcare Services Inc. The rating outlook is
stable.
At the same time, S&P assigned its 'B+' issue-level rating and '3'
recovery rating to Prime Healthcare's recently issued $200 million
senior secured term loan B. The '3' recovery rating indicates
S&P's expectation for meaningful (50%-70%, in the lower half of the
range) recovery to lenders in the event of payment default.
"The rating outlook is stable, reflecting our expectation that
Prime will remain acquisitive, but that the company will be able to
maintain EBITDA margins at mature properties and quickly integrate
and turn around acquired hospitals, resulting in adjusted EBITDA
margins between 11% and 12% and allowing it to sustain pro forma
leverage in the high-3x area over time," said S&P Global Ratings
credit analyst Shannan Murphy. "It also reflects our current
base-case expectation that the company will ultimately be able to
resolve its ongoing whistleblower lawsuit in a way that does not
imperil its business model."
S&P could lower the rating if the company is unable to quickly
raise margins at acquired properties, resulting in more than 100
basis points in incremental margin deterioration, leverage in the
mid-4x area, and minimal free operating cash flow (after accounting
for pass-through tax payments). S&P could also lower the rating if
it come to believe that the company's business model is
unsustainable, which could happen if S&P come to believe that the
company will need to make major changes to its operations in order
to resolve the ongoing Department of Justice investigation.
A higher rating would require Prime to maintain leverage below 3x
over time. Given the company's stated focus on acquisition-driven
growth, some uncertainty relating to litigation, and its current
closely held ownership structure, S&P views this as unlikely over
the next year.
PRINTPACK HOLDINGS: Moody's Retains B2 CFR on Change of Financing
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Moody's Investors Service said that Printpack Holdings, Inc.'s
change in financing has no immediate impact on the company's B2
corporate family rating, B2-PD Probability of Default rating and
other instrument ratings and stable outlook. The first lien Senior
Secured Term Loan due 2023 has been increased to $275 million from
$250 million. The proceeds from the increase will likely be held
in cash and provide additional liquidity to the business.
Printpack Holdings, Inc., headquartered in Atlanta, GA, is a
manufacturer of flexible and specialty rigid packaging, supplying
nearly all food and many non-food categories. The company
manufactures an array of packaging products, including flexible
rollstock, rigid containers and sheets, bags, labels, and pouches,
serving various end markets. As of the twelve months ended
March 31, 2016, Printpack generated approximately $1.3 billion of
revenue.
QUANTUM FUEL: Sale of Assets It Co-Owns with Agility Approved
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Judge Mark S. Wallace of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Central
District of California, Santa Ana Division, authorized Quantum Fuel
Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc. to transfer to Douglas
Acquisitions, LLC, in accordance with the Agreement and the Court's
order authorizing the Debtor to consummate the sale of assets
contemplated by the Agreement, the Debtor's interest as co-owner,
Agility Fuel Systems, Inc., in the application and patent, and all
of the Debtor's rights in inventions disclosed in the application
and the patent, rights arising or resulting from the inventions,
the application and the patent, and all associated rights related
to the application or the patent.
Agility filed an objection to the Sale Motion on June 20, 2016.
The Debtor co-owns with Agility the U.S. patent application Serial
No. 13/829,297 filed with the United States Patent & Trademark
Office on March 14, 2013, and the U.S. Patent No. 9,193,261 issued
on Nov. 24, 2015 by the USPTO.
The Court will conduct a hearing on Sept. 12, 2016, at 2:00 p.m.,
to consider the Debtor's request for authority to assume the Joint
Rights Agreement dated July 23, 2012 between Agility and the
Debtor, to determine the amount of the cure (if any) that is
required, and to assign the Joint Rights Agreement to Douglas. The
parties are directed to consult and abide by the rules of procedure
applicable to contested matters.
The Court will conduct a hearing on Agility's request to disqualify
Foley & Lardner, LLP, as counsel for Debtor on July 27, 2016 at
2:00 p.m.
Except to the extent set forth otherwise in the Order, the Court
overrules the Agility Objection.
About Quantum Fuel
Lake Forest, California-based Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies
Worldwide, Inc., is an innovator, developer and producer of
compressed natural gas (CNG) fuel storage tanks and packaged fuel
storage systems for heavy-, medium-, and light-duty trucks and
passenger vehicles. The Company also produces integrated vehicle
system technologies, including engine and vehicle control systems
and drive-trains. It supplies its tanks and systems to truck and
automotive original equipment manufacturers and aftermarket and OEM
truck integrators worldwide.
Quantum Fuel filed a Chapter 11 bankruptcy petition (Bankr. C.D.
Cal. Case No. 16-11202) on March 22, 2016. The petition was
signed by Brian W. Olson as CEO. The Debtor listed total assets of
$23.10 million and total debt of $21.7 million. Foley & Lardner
LLP represents the Debtor as counsel. Judge Mark S Wallace is
assigned to the case.
QUANTUM FUEL: Sale of Assets to Douglas Approved
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Judge Mark S. Wallace of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Central
District of California, Santa Ana Division, approved the Asset
Purchase Agreement in connection with the sale of substantially all
of the Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc.'s assets
outside the ordinary course of business to Douglas Acquisitions,
LLC, and related entities the K&M Douglas Trust and the Douglas
Irrevocable Descendant's Trust for at least $21,500,000 plus cure
costs.
The Court held a hearing for final approval of the transactions
contemplated in the Sale Motion on June 29, 2016.
The Purchased Assets to be sold, transferred or conveyed pursuant
to the Agreement constitute property of the Debtor's estate.
The sale is free and clear of all liens, claims, encumbrances and
interests.
K&M Douglas Trust and the Douglas Irrevocable Descendant's Trust
are the original holders of the Debtor's Senior Secured Notes in
the principal sum of $11.5 million. The purchase price includes a
credit bid of the amounts owed to Douglas and/or the Trusts under
the $6 million DIP facility and the Senior Secured Notes.
Douglas will promptly pay or cause to be paid to the parties to any
Assumed Contracts the amounts, if any, set forth in the Assumption
and Assignment Notice served by the Debtor on each of the parties
to the Assumed Contracts as the amounts the Debtor's records
reflected was owing for prepetition arrearages.
If the Buyer identifies any Potential Assumed Contracts that it
wishes to treat as Assumed Contracts, the Buyer may deliver notice
to Quantum by no later than the date that is 60 days after the
Closing. Each Potential Assumed Contract so identified, if still in
effect, will then be considered an Assumed Contract under the Order
without further action by the Court, and the Buyer will pay the
Cure Amount for that Assumed Contract.
The Buyer bid, and the Debtor will accept at Closing, in lieu of
cash, and as part of the purchase price, (i) all amounts due in
connection with the post-petition financing advanced to the Debtor
by Douglas as the DIP Lender, and (ii) all amounts due to the Buyer
in connection with the Senior Secured Notes held by the Buyer,
which, was an aggregate principal amount of $11,500,000, as of the
Petition Date.
The Debtor will pay or cause to be paid in good funds, from escrow
or directly from Douglas to Bridge Bank, the cash proceeds of the
Closing to satisfy all of the Debtor's obligations to Bridge Bank,
which, as of the Petition Date, was approximately $1.9 million, and
to satisfy all of the Debtor's obligations arising in connection
with each senior secured note that was not bid by the Buyer, which
was approximately $1 million as of the Petition Date, including, in
each case, principal, interest, fees, costs, and other amounts
accruing at any time before the Closing.
Pursuant to the terms of the Agreement and the Bidding Procedures
Order, a total of $550,000 in cash will be left in the Debtor's
estate as of Closing (exclusive of the Professional Fee Reserve).
The Debtor will segregate the $550,000 as follows:
a. $300,000 in cash will be deposited in a segregated account
for payment to holders of allowed unsecured claims, to be
distributed only pursuant to further Court order, and
b. $250,000 will be retained by the Debtor for payment or
distribution pursuant to the Bankruptcy Code.
In accordance with the budget approved by Douglas, in its capacity
as DIP Lender pursuant to the DIP Credit Agreement, Douglas has
advanced or will advance to the Debtor a total of $2,611,593 for
payment of professional fees. Both have agreed that, at Closing,
the Debtor will reserve in a segregated account an amount equal to
the Professional Fee Budget Amount plus $20,000, less amounts paid
to professionals as of the Closing.
That amount will be treated as among the Purchased Assets and
transferred to the Buyer after the Closing, but only to the extent
that the amount reserved exceeds the actual fees and costs approved
by the Court for payment to the various professionals for services
rendered through the earlier of the confirmation of a plan of
reorganization (including post-confirmation preparation of fee
petitions and proceedings thereon) and the entry of an order
converting the case to one under chapter 7.
About Quantum Fuel
Lake Forest, California-based Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies
Worldwide, Inc., is an innovator, developer and producer of
compressed natural gas (CNG) fuel storage tanks and packaged fuel
storage systems for heavy-, medium-, and light-duty trucks and
passenger vehicles. The Company also produces integrated vehicle
system technologies, including engine and vehicle control systems
and drivetrains. It supplies its tanks and systems to truck and
automotive original equipment manufacturers and aftermarket and
OEM truck integrators worldwide.
Quantum Fuel filed a Chapter 11 bankruptcy petition (Bankr. C.D.
Cal. Case No. 16-11202) on March 22, 2016. The petition was signed
by Brian W. Olson as chief executive officer. The Debtor
listed total assets of $23.10 million and total debts of $21.7
million. Foley & Lardner LLP serves as counsel to the Debtor.
Judge Mark S Wallace is assigned to the case.
QUEST SOLUTION: Signs Security Agreement with ScanSource
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Quest Solution, Inc., three of the Company's wholly-owned
subsidiaries, Quest Solution Canada Inc., a Canadian Corporation,
Quest Marketing, Inc., an Oregon corporation, and Bar Code
Specialties, Inc., a California corporation, and an affiliated
company, Quest Exchange Ltd., a Canadian, entered into a Movable
Hypothec and General Security Agreement in favor of ScanSource,
Inc., a South Carolina corporation, on July 18, 2016. Also, on
July 18, 2016, the Debtors entered into a Universal Movable
Hypothec and General Security Agreement in favor of ScanSource.
The ScanSource Agreements contemplate that ScanSource has and may
in the future (but is under no obligation to) extend credit to one
or more of the Debtors, including the extension of credit in the
form of sales of inventory, equipment and services on account. As
a condition to the extensions of such credit, the Debtors have
executed the ScanSource Agreements, pursuant to which each Debtor
has granted to ScanSource a security interest in, and a hypothec
on, all of such Debtor's present and after-acquired undertaking and
property, both real and personal, tangible and intangible, as set
forth in the ScanSource Agreements.
The Canadian Security Agreement secures the payment and performance
of all indebtedness, obligations and liabilities of any Debtor or
any of their respective subsidiaries and affiliates to ScanSource
existing as of and arising prior to the date of the Canadian
Security Agreement, including amounts arising from the sale of
goods and services prior to the date of the Canadian Security
Agreement by ScanSource, all obligations under the CAD Note and the
USD Note and all costs and expenses of ScanSource in collecting any
such obligations or enforcing its rights or remedies under the
Canadian Security Agreement. The Canadian Universal Security
Agreement secures the payment and performance of all indebtedness,
obligations and liabilities of any Debtor or any of their
respective subsidiaries and affiliates to ScanSource arising on or
after the date of the Canadian Universal Security Agreement,
including amounts arising from the sale of goods and services by
ScanSource and all costs and expenses of ScanSource in collecting
any such obligations or enforcing its rights or remedies under the
Canadian Universal Security Agreement. The hypothec created by
each Debtor under the ScanSource Agreements is granted for the sum
of C$50,000,000, with interest thereon at the rate of 18% per annum
from the date of the ScanSource Agreements.
The ScanSource Agreements contain inspection and report covenants,
financial covenants and customary default provisions.
On July 18, 2016, the Debtors and ScanSource entered into that
certain Secured Promissory Note, dated July 1, 2016, in the
principal amount of $12,492,136. The USD Note accrues interest at
12% per annum and is payable in six consecutive monthly
installments of principal and accrued interest in a minimum
principal amount of $250,000 each, with any remaining principal and
accrued interest due and payable on Dec. 31, 2016.
On July 18, 2016, the Debtors and ScanSource also entered into that
certain Secured Promissory Note, dated July 1, 2016, in the
principal amount of C$483,173. The CAD Note accrues interest at
12% per annum and is payable in three consecutive monthly
installments of principal and accrued interest in a minimum
principal amount of $10,000 CAD each, with any remaining principal
and accrued interest due and payable on Sept. 30, 2016.
The Notes are secured by that certain Security Agreement, dated
July 1, 2016, by and among the Debtors in favor of ScanSource, and
the Canadian Security Agreement. The Notes contain customary
acceleration provisions upon the occurrence of Events of Default,
as defined in the Notes. The Notes also contain operational and
reporting covenants.
On July 18, 2016, the Debtors entered into a restated trade credit
extension letter with ScanSource, pursuant to which ScanSource may
extend trade credit to the Debtors in the amount of $20,000,000,
which amount will be reduced to $18,500,000 upon the earlier of the
payment of certain customer orders or Aug. 15, 2016. The extension
of trade credit is subject to certain conditions and ongoing
covenants set forth in the restated trade credit extension letter.
About Quest Solution
Quest Solution (formerly known as Amerigo Energy, Inc.) is a
national mobility systems integrator with a focus on design,
delivery, deployment and support of fully integrated mobile
solutions. The Company takes a consultative approach by offering
end to end solutions that include hardware, software,
communications and full lifecycle management services. The highly
tenured team of professionals simplifies the integration process
and delivers proven problem solving solutions backed by numerous
customer references. Motorola, Intermec, Honeywell, Panasonic,
AirWatch, Wavelink, SOTI and Zebra are major suppliers which Quest
Solution uses in its systems.
Quest Solution reported a net loss of $1.71 million on $63.9
million of total revenues for the year ended Dec. 31, 2015,
compared to net income of $301,649 on $37.3 million of total
revenues for the year ended Dec. 31, 2014.
As of March 31, 2016, Quest Solution had $53.4 million in total
assets, $55.8 million in total liabilities and a total
stockholders' deficit of $2.34 million.
The Company's auditors RBSM LLP, in Leawood, Kansas, issued a
"going concern" qualification on the consolidated financial
statements for the year ended Dec. 31, 2015, citing that the
Company has a working capital deficiency and significant
subordinated debt resulting from acquisitions. These factors raise
substantial doubt about the Company's ability to continue as a
going concern.
RDIO INC: Court to Take Up Plan Outline on July 26
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The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of California
is set to hold a hearing on July 26, at 11:00 a.m., to consider
approval of the disclosure statement detailing the Chapter 11 plan
of reorganization of Rdio Inc.
The hearing will take place at the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Courtroom
17, 16th Floor, 450 Golden Gate Avenue, San Francisco, California.
The restructuring plan incorporates a settlement agreement among
Rdio, the unsecured creditors' committee and the pre-bankruptcy
secured creditors.
Under the deal, the secured creditors, who hold a "perfected" lien
against all of the estate funds, consent to the use of $8 million
of the estate funds for payment of general unsecured claims.
Moreover, general unsecured creditors will receive the proceeds
from certain causes of action (other than avoidance actions) until
their claims are paid in full.
In return, the unsecured creditors' committee agrees to waive its
right to file a lawsuit challenging the liens held by the
pre-bankruptcy secured creditors.
A copy of the latest disclosure statement is available for free at
https://is.gd/WeXLid
About RDIO, Inc.
Rdio, Inc. was founded in 2008 as a digital music service. The
business operations were launched in 2010 after Rdio secured all of
the major record label rights. Since that time, Rdio has strived
to grow into a worldwide music service, and today is in
approximately 86 countries.
Rdio filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy petition (Bankr. N.D. Calif.,
Case No. 15-31430) on Nov. 16, 2015, with a deal in place to sell
the company to Pandora Media. The petition was signed by Elliott
Peters as senior vice president. Judge Dennis Montali has been
assigned the case.
The Debtor estimated assets in the range of $50 million to $100
million and liabilities of more than $100 million.
Levene, Neale, Bender, Yoo & Brill LLP serves as the Debtor's
counsel. Moelis & Company serves as investment banker.
REM LLC: Hires Abbasi Law Corp. as Bankruptcy Counsel
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REM, LLC seeks authorization from the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the
Central District of California to employ Abbasi Law Corporation as
general insolvency counsel.
The Debtor requires Abbasi Law to:
a. represent the Debtor at its Initial Debtor Interview;
b. represent the Debtor its meetings of creditors pursuant to
Bankruptcy Code Section 341(a), or any continuance thereof;
c. represent the Debtor at all hearings before the United
States Bankruptcy Court involving Debtor as debtor in possession
and as reorganized debtor, as applicable;
d. prepare on behalf of the Debtor, as debtor in possession all
necessary applications, motions, orders, and other legal papers;
e. advise the Debtor, regarding matters of bankruptcy law,
including the Debtor's rights and remedies with respect to the
Debtor's assets and the claims of its creditors;
f. represent the Debtor with regard to all contested matters;
g. represent the Debtor with regard to the preparation of a
disclosure statement and the negotiation, preparation, and
implementation of plan of reorganization;
h. analyze and secured, priority, or general unsecured claims
that have been filed in the Debtor's bankruptcy case;
i. negotiate with the Debtor's secured and unsecured creditors
regarding the amount and payment of their claims;
j. object to claims as may be appropriate;
k. perform all other legal services for the Debtor as debtor in
possession as may be necessary, other than adversary proceedings
which would require a further written agreement.
l. advise the Debtor with respect to its powers and duties as a
Debtor in possession in the continued operation of its business;
m. provide counseling with respect to the general corporate,
securities, real estate, litigation, environment, state regulatory,
and other legal matters which may arise during the pendency of this
Chapter 11 case; and
n. perform all other legal services that is desirable and
necessary for the efficient and economic administration of this
chapter 11 case.
Abbasi Law will be paid at these hourly rates:
Counsel $300
Paralegal $60
Law Clerk $25
Travel time rates will be billed at 50% of the above rates and
photocopying will be billed at $0.10 per page.
Prior to the commencement of the chapter 11 case, Mr. Stelmach (REM
Managing Member) paid Abbasi Law a retainer deposit of $8,000 to
cover this matter's initial filing fee of $1,717, and Abbasi Law's
initial legal fees.
Reimbursement for out of pocket expense shall be at actual costs.
Matthew Abbasi, attorney at Abbasi Law Corporation, assured the
Court that the firm is a "disinterested person" as the term is
defined in Section 101(14) of the Bankruptcy Code and does not
represent any interest adverse to the Debtors and their estates.
Abbasi Law may be reached at:
Matthew Abbasi, Esq.
Abbasi Law Corporation
8889 West Olympic Blvd. Suite 240
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
Tel: (310) 358-9341
Fax: (888)709-5448
E-mail: matthew@malawgroup.com
About REM, LLC
REM, LLC filed a Chapter 11 bankruptcy petition (Bankr. C.D. Cal.
Case No. 16-18928) on July 5, 2016. The Hon. Julia W. Brand
presides over the case. Abbasi Law Corporation represents the
Debtor as counsel. In its petition, the Debtor estimated $0 to
$50,000 in assets and $1 million to $10 million in liabilities.
The petition was signed by Yuval Stelmach, member.
ROBERT CRIMI SR: New Jersey Property Sale to Alili Approved
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Judge Jerrold N. Polusny, Jr., of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the
District of New Jersey, authorized the private sale of Robert T.
Crimi, Sr., and his non-debtor wife, Mary Crimi, of the property
located at 443 Zion Rd., Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey to Alil
(Alex) Alili and Sefdali (Sam) Alili to purchase said property for
the sum of $400,000, subject to the buyers receiving a credit
against the purchase price in the sum of $100,000, for sums
allegedly previously paid pursuant to a prepetition Agreement of
Sale, said credit being part of the consideration to settle the
disputes between Mr. Crimi, his wife, and Alil (Alex) Alili and
Sefdali (Sam) Alili.
The sale is free and clear of all liens and encumbrances.
Mary Crimi will pay, from her share of the proceeds from the sale
at the time of closing, any outstanding judgment liens against Mary
Crimi.
From the proceeds of the sale, monies will be distributed in
accordance with the stipulation of settlement outlining the
distribution of the proceeds of the Zion Road property and the
proceeds of sale of 7120 120th Street, Canterbury Chase Unit 3, Lot
209, Seminole, Florida, which are presently being held in trust by
the attorney for the debtor-in-possession.
The ordinary and reasonable costs of settlement be permitted to be
paid from the proceeds of sale.
Any outstanding real estate tax obligations and/or sewer
obligations that are due to the Township of Egg Harbor on account
of 443 Zion Rd., Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey, will be paid at
the time of closing to the Township of Egg Harbor.
Any attributable to the debtor estate, as outline in the
stipulation of settlement between the parties to said stipulation,
will be held in escrow by the attorney for the
debtor-in-possession, as per stipulation, or until the Court orders
from the Court ordering disbursement.
No transfer tax is due with respect to the sale of the property.
A hearing was held on July 12, 2016.
The Chapter 11 case is In re Robert T. Crimi, Sr. (Bankr. D.N.J.
Case No. 15-16241).
ROBERT DOKKEN: Hearing on Disclosure Statement Set for Aug. 25
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The Hon. Karen K. Specie of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the
Northern District of Florida will hold on Aug. 25, 2016 at 10:00
a.m., Central Time, a hearing to consider approval of the
Disclosure Statement accompanying Robert S. Dokken, Jr.'s Plan of
Reorganization.
As reported by the Troubled Company Reporter on July 12, 2016, the
Debtor filed with the Court a Plan of Reorganization and
accompanying Disclosure Statement, which propose that general
unsecured creditors will be paid in full.
Objections to the Disclosure Statement must be filed by Aug. 18,
2016.
The Debtor will transmit by July 26, 2016, the Disclosure Statement
and Plan to any trustee, each committee appointed, the Securities
and Exchange Commission and any party in interest who has requested
or requests in writing a copy of the disclosure statement and
plan.
Robert Dokken, a Chartered Financial consultant, filed for Chapter
11 bankruptcy (Bankr. N.D. Fla. Case No. 14-50203) on June 17,
2014. According to WMBB.com, he owed more than $2 million to the
IRS, and more than $500,000 to Prosperity Bank, which he cited as
the reason for the bankruptcy filing.
ROCHDALE SECURITIES: Unsecureds to Get 100% Recovery Under Plan
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Rochdale Securities, LLC, filed with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for
the District of Connecticut its First Amended Disclosure Statement
relating to its First Modified Plan of Reorganization, which
proposes that general unsecured creditors will receive 100% of
their allowed general unsecured claims plus interest at the legal
rate accrued since the Petition Date, paid in full in cash on the
Effective Date.
Objections to the Debtor's Plan of Reorganization must be filed by
Aug. 12, 2016, at 4:00 p.m.
The confirmation hearing with respect to the Debtor's Plan of
Reorganization will be held on Aug. 19, 2016, at 3:00 p.m.
Class 3 - General Unsecured Claims are unimpaired. The Allowed
General Unsecured Claims are those Claims against the Debtor which
arose or accrued prior to the Petition Date that are not
Administrative Expenses, Priority Tax Claims, Priority Non-Tax
Claims, or Secured Claims. The Debtor estimates that on the
Effective Date, the amount of Allowed Class 3 Claims will aggregate
approximately $2,795,504.17, exclusive of Disputed Claims. The
vast majority of this amount is comprised of the claims of the
Altschul Trustees and the Guarantors of the Loan from Altschul, the
claim of the Debtor's former Landlord under the Lease and claims of
former customers and employees of the Debtor.
The Plan provides that all General Unsecured Creditors will receive
100% of their Allowed General Unsecured Claims, plus interest
accrued after the Petition Date at the legal rate, paid in full in
Cash on the Effective Date. The treatment will be in complete
satisfaction and discharge of the Debtor's obligations to the
General Unsecured Creditors.
The Plan will be implemented through the use of funds in the
possession of the Debtor, including the Award Payment received from
Pershing, LLC.
On Feb. 23, 2016, the Debtor received a favorable award against
Pershing, LLC, from a three member arbitration panel convened
before FINRA Dispute Resolution, Inc.
The First Amended Disclosure Statement is available at:
http://bankrupt.com/misc/ctb14-51485.pdf
The First Amended Disclosure Statement was filed by the Debtor's
counsel:
ZEISLER & ZEISLER, P.C.
Stephen M. Kindseth, Esq.
Aaron Romney, Esq.
10 Middle Street, 15th Floor
Bridgeport, CT 06604
Tel: (203) 368-4234
E-mail: skindseth@zeislaw.com
aromney@zeislaw.com
About Rochdale Securities
Rochdale Securities, LLC, filed a Chapter 11 bankruptcy petition
(Bankr. D. Conn. Case No. 14-51485) in Bridgeport, Connecticut, on
Sept. 23, 2014. Daniel J. Crowley signed the petition as
president. In its schedules, the Debtor listed $199,030 in total
assets and $5,907,958 in total liabilities. Zeisler and Zeisler,
PC, serves as the Debtor's counsel. Judge Alan H.W. Shiff is
assigned to the case.
ROVI CORP: Egan-Jones Assigns 'B' Sr. Unsecured Debt Rating
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Egan-Jones Ratings Agency assigned a B senior unsecured rating on
debt issued by Rovi Corp on July 25, 2016.
Rovi Corporation is a company based in the United States whose
patents, products, and technologies include copy protection,
software licensing and "search recommendation" on devices such as
set-top boxes, digital video recorders, TVs, and mobile and tablet
devices.
RSF 17872: Case Summary & Unsecured Creditor
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Debtor: RSF 17872 Via De Fortuna LLC
PO Box 7068
Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067
Case No.: 16-04436
Type of Business: Single Asset Real Estate
Chapter 11 Petition Date: July 22, 2016
Court: United States Bankruptcy Court
Southern District of California (San Diego)
Debtor's Counsel: Todd Ringstad, Esq.
RINGSTAD & SANDERS LLP
2030 Main Street, Suite 1600
Irvine, CA 92614
Tel: 949-851-7450
Fax: 949-851-6926
E-mail: todd@ringstadlaw.com
Estimated Assets: $10 million to $50 million
Estimated Debts: $1 million to $10 million
The petition was signed by Black Rock Thoroughbreds, LLLP,
manager.
Debtor's Unsecured Creditor:
Entity Nature of Claim Claim Amount
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Ossentjuk Botti Legal Fees $19,586
2815 Townsgate Road
Suite 320
Westlake Village, CA 91351
E-mail: dossentjuk@oandblawyers.com
S-METALS FL: U.S. Trustee Unable to Appoint Creditors' Committee
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The U.S. Trustee informs the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern
District of Florida that a committee of unsecured creditors has not
been appointed in the Chapter 11 case of S-Metals FL, LLC, due to
insufficient response to the U.S. Trustee communication/contact for
service on the committee.
S-Metals FL, LLC filed for Chapter 11 protection (Bankr. S.D. Fla.
Case No. 16-17050) on May 17, 2016. The petition was signed by
Shimon Segelman, manager.
The Debtor estimated assets of $0 to $50,000 and estimated debts of
$500,001 to $1,000,000.
Joel M. Aresty, Esq., at Joel M. Aresty P.A. serves as the Debtor's
bankruptcy counsel.
SCA LP: Seeks to Hire Maillie as Accountant
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SCA, L.P. seeks approval from the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the
Eastern District of Pennsylvania to hire an accountant.
The Debtor proposes to hire Maillie, LLP firm to assist in the
preparation of its income tax returns and provide other accounting
services in connection with its Chapter 11 case.
The firm's professionals and their hourly rates are:
Partner $331
Manager $218
Senior Accountant $161
Staff Accountant $100
D. Scott Detar, CPA, a partner at Maillie, disclosed in a court
filing that the firm does not represent any interest adverse to the
Debtor or its estate.
The firm can be reached through:
D. Scott Detar
Maillie, LLP
Mont Clare, PA 19453
PO Box 680
Oaks, PA 19456-0680
Phone: 610-935-1420
Fax: 610-935-1632
About SCA, L.P.
SCA, L.P. sought Chapter 11 protection (Bankr. E. D. Pa. Case No.
16-14223) on June 13, 2016. The petition was signed by Allen S.
Berman, managing member of 1036 Realty LLC. The case is assigned
to Judge Jean K. FitzSimon. At the time of the filing, the Debtor
estimated assets and debts to be between $1 million and $10
million.
SEMTECH CORP: Egan-Jones Assigns 'B+' Sr. Unsecured Rating
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Egan-Jones Ratings Agency assigned a B+ senior unsecured rating on
debt issued by Semtech Corp on July 15, 2016.
Headquartered in Camarillo, California, Semtech Corporation is a
supplier of analog and mixed-signal semiconductors.
SERVICENOW INC: Egan-Jones Assigns 'B-' Sr. Unsecured Ratings
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Egan-Jones Ratings Company assigned B- senior unsecured ratings on
debt issued by ServiceNow Inc on July 18, 2016.
ServiceNow, Inc. is a cloud computing company headquartered in
Santa Clara, California. It was founded in 2003 by Fred Luddy, the
previous CTO of software companies Peregrine Systems and Remedy
Corporation.
SHARON TRAVEL: Taps Batista Law Group as Legal Counsel
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Sharon Travel and Tours Corp. seeks approval from the U.S.
Bankruptcy Court for the District of Puerto Rico to hire The
Batista Law Group, P.S.C.
The firm will serve as the Debtors legal counsel in connection with
its Chapter 11 case.
Jesus Batista Sanchez, the primary attorney designated to provide
the services, will be paid $225 per hour. Meanwhile, the firm's
associates and paralegals will be paid $150 per hour and $75 per
hour, respectively.
Jesus Batista Sanchez, Esq., disclosed in a court filing that he
and his firm do not have any interest adverse to the Debtor's
estate or its creditors.
The firm can be reached through:
Jesus E. Batista Sanchez, Esq.
The Batista Law Group, P.S.C.
Cond. Mid-Town Center
420 Ave. Juan Ponce De Leon; Suite 901
San Juan, PR 00918
Phone: (787) 620-2856
Fax: (787) 777-1589 & (787) 620-2854
Email: jesus.batista@batistalawgroup.com
About Sharon Travel and Tours
Sharon Travel and Tours Corp. sought protection under Chapter 11 of
the Bankruptcy Code (Bankr. D. P.R. Case No. 16-05639) on July 14,
2016.
SLG INNOVATION: Disclosures & Plan Confirmation Hearing on Aug. 17
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The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Illinois
will conduct a combined hearing on the approval of SLG Innovation,
Inc.'s Second Amended Disclosure Statement and confirmation of the
Debtor's Second Amended Chapter 11 Plan on Aug. 17, 2016, at 10:00
a.m. prevailing Central Time.
As reported by the Troubled Company Reporter on July 21, 2016, the
Debtor filed a plan of reorganization which includes an offer from
iT Resource Solutions.net, Inc., to purchase 49% of the outstanding
shares of the corporation. The purchase price provides for
$950,000 in cash funding at Plan confirmation.
Aug. 8, 2016, at 5:00 p.m. prevailing Central Time is fixed as the
last date for filing of ballots and is established as the voting
deadline. Objections to the approval of the Disclosure Statement
or confirmation of the Plan must also be filed by Aug. 8, 2016, at
5:00 p.m. prevailing Central Time.
Responses to the objections must be filed by Aug. 15, 2016, at 5:00
p.m. Central Time. Aug. 15, 2016, at 5:00 p.m. prevailing Central
Time is also established as the deadline for the Debtor to file its
ballot report.
About SLG Innovation
SLG Innovation, Inc., sought protection under Chapter 11 of the
Bankruptcy Code (Bankr. N. D. Ill. Case No. 15-42182) on Dec. 15,
2015. The petition was signed by Ed Burns, president and CEO. The
case is assigned to Judge Janet S. Baer. At the time of the
filing, the Debtor estimated its assets at $500,000 to $1 million
and debts at $1 million to $10 million.
SPENDSMART NETWORKS: Cancels Options Granted to Directors
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Effective July 22, 2016, Spendsmart Networks, Inc., cancelled the
following stock and stock options granted to its board of directors
on March 21, 2016: (a) Joseph Proto, 350,000 restricted shares of
common stock; (b) John Eyler, options to purchase 464,331 shares of
common stock; (c) Pat Kolenik 350,000 restricted shares of common
stock; (d) Chris Leong, options to purchase 464,331 shares of
common stock, and (e) Isaac Blech, options to purchase 663,330
shares of common stock.
About SpendSmart Networks
SpendSmart Networks provides proprietary loyalty systems and a
suite of digital engagement and marketing services that help local
merchants build relationships with consumers and drive revenue.
These services are implemented and supported by a vast network of
certified digital marketing specialists, aka "Certified
Masterminds," who drive revenue and consumer relationships for
merchants via loyalty programs, mobile marketing and website
development. Consumers' dollars go further when they spend it with
merchants in the SpendSmart network of merchants, as they receive
exclusive deals, earn rewards and ultimately build a connection
with their favorite merchants.
Spendsmart Networks reported a net loss of $11.9 million on $5.58
million of total revenues for the year ended Dec. 31, 2015,
compared to a net loss of $12.2 million on $4.03 million of total
revenues for the year ended Dec. 31, 2014.
As of March 31, 2016, the Company had $3.31 million in total
assets, $7 million in total liabilities and a total stockholders'
deficit of $3.68 million.
EisnerAmper LLP, in Iselin, New Jersey, issued a "going concern"
qualification on the consolidated financial statements for the year
ended Dec. 31, 2015, citing that the Company has recurring losses
and has yet to establish a profitable operation and at December 31,
2015 has negative working capital and stockholders' deficit. These
factors among others raise substantial doubt about its ability to
continue as a going concern.
SPENDSMART NETWORKS: Extends Maturity of Alex Minicucci Note
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Spendsmart Networks, Inc., amended the June 26, 2015, Convertible
Promissory Note of holder Alex Minicucci as follows: the maturity
date was extended to fifteen months, the conversion price was
lowered to $0.15 per share, and the provision limiting the
conversion price adjustment to that of the Series C Preferred Stock
was removed.
The Company also amended the warrant issued in conjunction with the
Convertible Promissory Note reducing the exercise price to $0.15
and issued a new warrant to purchase 200,001 shares of the
Company's common stock with a $0.15 exercise price and a three-year
expiration, as disclosed in a regulatory filing with the Securities
and Exchange Commission.
About SpendSmart Networks
SpendSmart Networks provides proprietary loyalty systems and a
suite of digital engagement and marketing services that help local
merchants build relationships with consumers and drive revenue.
These services are implemented and supported by a vast network of
certified digital marketing specialists, aka "Certified
Masterminds," who drive revenue and consumer relationships for
merchants via loyalty programs, mobile marketing and website
development. Consumers' dollars go further when they spend it with
merchants in the SpendSmart network of merchants, as they receive
exclusive deals, earn rewards and ultimately build a connection
with their favorite merchants.
Spendsmart Networks reported a net loss of $11.9 million on $5.58
million of total revenues for the year ended Dec. 31, 2015,
compared to a net loss of $12.2 million on $4.03 million of total
revenues for the year ended Dec. 31, 2014.
As of March 31, 2016, the Company had $3.31 million in total
assets, $7 million in total liabilities and a total stockholders'
deficit of $3.68 million.
EisnerAmper LLP, in Iselin, New Jersey, issued a "going concern"
qualification on the consolidated financial statements for the year
ended Dec. 31, 2015, citing that the Company has recurring losses
and has yet to establish a profitable operation and at December 31,
2015 has negative working capital and stockholders' deficit. These
factors among others raise substantial doubt about its ability to
continue as a going concern.
SPENDSMART NETWORKS: Gets $180,000 from Notes Issuances
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Spendsmart Networks, Inc., issued on July 19, 2016, the following
Convertible Promissory Notes: Joe Proto ($40,000), John Eyler
($40,000), Francis J. Liddy ($20,000), Isaac Blech ($40,000) and
Transpac Investments Ltd. ($40,000). All of the individuals listed
are members of the Company's board of directors. The Convertible
Promissory Notes bear interest at the rate of 9%, have a six month
maturity date, and a mandatory conversion into an upcoming
financing in the event the Company closes the financing and
receives gross proceeds totaling at least $200,000.
The Company received proceeds of $180,000 under the notes. The
notes were not registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as
amended, in reliance upon the exemption from registration contained
in Section 4(2) of the Act. The notes and the shares or other
securities potentially issuable upon the conversion of the notes
may not be reoffered or sold in the United States by the holder in
the absence of an effective registration statement or exemption
from the registration requirements of the Act.
About SpendSmart Networks
SpendSmart Networks provides proprietary loyalty systems and a
suite of digital engagement and marketing services that help local
merchants build relationships with consumers and drive revenue.
These services are implemented and supported by a vast network of
certified digital marketing specialists, aka "Certified
Masterminds," who drive revenue and consumer relationships for
merchants via loyalty programs, mobile marketing and website
development. Consumers' dollars go further when they spend it with
merchants in the SpendSmart network of merchants, as they receive
exclusive deals, earn rewards and ultimately build a connection
with their favorite merchants.
Spendsmart Networks reported a net loss of $11.9 million on $5.58
million of total revenues for the year ended Dec. 31, 2015,
compared to a net loss of $12.2 million on $4.03 million of total
revenues for the year ended Dec. 31, 2014.
As of March 31, 2016, the Company had $3.31 million in total
assets, $7 million in total liabilities and a total stockholders'
deficit of $3.68 million.
EisnerAmper LLP, in Iselin, New Jersey, issued a "going concern"
qualification on the consolidated financial statements for the year
ended Dec. 31, 2015, citing that the Company has recurring losses
and has yet to establish a profitable operation and at December 31,
2015 has negative working capital and stockholders' deficit. These
factors among others raise substantial doubt about its ability to
continue as a going concern.
SPORTS AUTHORITY: Has $1-Mil. Contract to Sell Genesee Property
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Sports Authority Holdings, Inc., and its affiliated debtors ask the
U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware to authorize the
sale of their real property in fee simple located at Store #597,
4095 Miller Road, City of Flint, County of Genesee, Michigan
("Land") to Leasehold TSA 1, LLC (dba Orosco/Aventine) or its
designee or permitted assignee ("Purchaser") for $1,000,000.
The property includes any and all of seller TSA Stores, Inc.'s
right, title and interest in and to the property, together with all
of seller's right, title and interest in and to the improvements
located thereon and any and all of seller's right, title and
interest in and to the personal property remaining on the real
property as of the Closing Date.
A hearing for the Motion is set for Aug. 2, 2016 at 10:30 a.m.
(ET). The deadline to file an objection is July 26, 2016 at 4:00
p.m (ET).
Prior to the Petition Date, the Debtors engaged Rothschild, Inc.,
to explore restructuring alternatives, including a potential sale
of the Debtors' assets, and A&G Realty Partners, LLC, to help
maximize the value of the Debtors' real estate portfolio. While
pursuing all possible options for restructuring their business, the
Debtors and their advisors also solicited interest in a sale of the
Debtors' assets as a going concern, entering into non-disclosure
agreements with certain potential buyers and establishing an
electronic data room to facilitate interest from potential
bidders.
The Debtors conducted an initial auction on May 16, 2016, but did
not accept a bid for substantially all of the Debtors' assets. In
conjunction with a second auction held on June 29, 2016, the
Purchaser submitted a bid for the Property. The Debtors have
determined to pursue the Purchaser's qualified offer for the
property. The Debtors believe that the sale provides significant
value for their estates and, accordingly, executed the Purchase
Agreement on July 12, 2016.
The Purchase Agreement contains, among others, the following
material terms and conditions:
a. Legal Description and Address Of Property:
i. Real Estate - Any and all of Seller's right,
title and interest in and to the property commonly known as Store
#597, 4095 Miller Road, City of Flint, County of Genesee,
Michigan.
ii. Buildings, Improvements, and Fixtures - Any and
all of Seller's right, title, and interest in and to the buildings
located on the Land and any other improvements and fixtures on the
Land; and
iii. Personal Property - Any and all of Seller's
right, title, and interest in and to the tangible personal property
and equipment remaining on the real property as of the date of
Closing.
b. Purchase Price: $1,000,000
c. Escrow Money Deposit: $100,000
d. Closing: Six business days after the later to occur of
approval by the Court and the entry of the Sale Order, and the Sale
Termination Date or earlier Vacate Date applicable to the property
under the Agency Agreement entered into between the Seller, as
Merchant, and Agents and approved by order of the Court.
e. Auction: If Seller receives at least one timely Qualified
Overbid for the property, then Seller will conduct an auction of
the property on July 28, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. (ET) at the offices of
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP, 200 Park Avenue, New York, New York.
All Overbids must be submitted on or before 4:00 p.m. (ET) on July
26, 2016.
f. Sale Free and Clear: Property will be transferred free and
clear of a ll liens, claims, encumbrances, and interests of any
kind or nature.
The Debtors believe that a private sale of the property to the
Purchaser under the terms and conditions of the Purchase Agreement
is more likely to close in a timely and efficient manner than
through a public auction. Given the Purchaser's desire to close on
an expedited basis, in the Debtors' informed business judgment, the
sale represents the best opportunity to extract meaningful value
from the Property.
Counsel to the Debtors:
Michael R. Nestor
Kenneth J. Enos
Andrew L. Magaziner
YOUNG CONAWAY STARGATT & TAYLOR, LLP
Rodney Square
1000 North King Street
Wilmington, Delaware 19801
Telephone: (302) 571-6600
Facsimile: (302) 571-1253
E-mail: mnestor@ycst.com
kenos@ycst.com
amagaziner@ycst.com
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Robert A. Klyman
Matthew J. Williams
Jeremy L. Graves
Sabina Jacobs
GIBSON, DUNN & CRUTCHER LLP
333 South Grand Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90071-1512
Telephone: (213) 229-7000
Facsimile: (213) 229-7520
E-mail: rklyman@gibsondunn.com
mjwilliams@gibsondunn.com
jgraves@gibsondunn.com
sjacobs@gibsondunn.com
About Sports Authority Holdings
Sports Authority Holdings, et al., are sporting goods retailers
with roots dating back to 1928. The Debtors currently operate 464
stores and five distribution centers across 40 U.S. states and
Puerto Rico. The Debtors offer a broad selection of goods from a
wide array of household and specialty brands, including Adidas,
Asics, Brooks, Columbia, FitBit, Hanesbrands, Icon Health and
Fitness, Nike, The North Face, and Under Armour, in addition to
their own private label brands. The Debtors employ 13,000 people.
Sports Authority and six of its affiliates filed Chapter 11
bankruptcy petitions (Bankr. D. Del. Case Nos. 16-10527 to
16-10533) on March 2, 2016. The petitions were signed by Michael
E. Foss as chairman & chief executive officer.
The Debtors have engaged Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP as general
counsel, Young Conaway Stargatt & Taylor, LLP as co-counsel,
Rothschild Inc. as investment banker, FTI Consulting, Inc., as
financial advisor and Kurtzman Carson Consultants LLC as notice,
claims, solicitation, balloting and tabulation agent.
Andrew Vara, Acting U.S. trustee for Region 3, appointed seven
creditors of Sports Authority Holdings Inc. to serve on the
official committee of unsecured creditors. Lawyers at Pachulski
Stang Ziehl & Jones LLP represent the Official Committee of
Unsecured Creditors.
SS&C TECHNOLOGIES: Egan-Jones Assigns 'CCC' Sr. Unsecured Rating
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Egan-Jones Ratings Agency assigned a CCC senior unsecured rating on
debt issued by SS&C Technologies Holdings Inc on July 15, 2016.
EJR also assigned a C rating on commercial paper issued by the
Company.
SS&C Technologies is a global provider of investment and financial
software-enabled services and software focused exclusively on the
global financial services industry.
STONE PANELS: Wants to Use PrivateBank Cash Collateral
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Stone Panels, Inc. and Stone Panels Holding Corp. ask the U.S.
Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas for
authorization to use cash collateral.
The Debtors are indebted to PrivateBank and Trust Company in the
amount of $4,457,004.79 in principal and accrued interest. The
indebtedness is secured by substantially all of the Debtors'
assets, including accounts and accounts receivable.
The Debtors relate that they need the revenues generated from the
collateral in order to pay normal and necessary operating expenses
in connection with their business in order to preserve and protect
the Debtors' business and the Estates and avoid immediate and
irreparable injury.
The Debtor's proposed four-week Budget covers the period beginning
with the week ending July 29, 2016 and ending with the week ending
August 19, 2016. The Budget forecasts total disbursements in the
amount of $1,961,327.
The Debtors propose to grant a post-petition lien on all collateral
which was pledged to PrivateBank and Trust Company and was properly
perfected, pre-petition.
A full-text copy of the Debtor's Motion, dated July 22, 2016, is
available at https://is.gd/346vBU
A full-text copy of the Debtor's proposed Budget, dated July 22,
2016, is available at https://is.gd/1jIJi8
About Stone Panels, Inc.
Stone Panels, Inc., manufactures natural stone composite panels for
exterior, interior, renovation, elevator, and specialty
applications in the United States, France, Europe, and
internationally. Ston Panels, Inc., and Stone Panels Holding Corp.
filed chapter 11 petitions (Bankr. N.D. Tex. Case Nos. 16-32865 and
16-32859) on July 21, 2016.
The Debtors are represented by Eric J. Taube, Esq., Mark C. Taylor,
Esq., and Morris Weiss, Esq., at Waller Lansden Dortch & Davis,
LLP.
The operating company estimated its assets at $10 million to $50
million, the Holding company estimated its assets at less than
$50,000, and both companies estimated their liabilities at $10
million to $50 million at the time of the filing.
STRATA SKIN: Extends Consulting Agreements Until Sept. 30
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Strata Skin Sciences, Inc., entered into extension agreements to
existing consulting agreements dated Nov. 4, 2015, with two of the
Company's directors, Jeffrey F. O'Donnell, Sr. and Samuel E.
Navarro. The amendments extended the termination dates of two
consulting agreements from June 30, 3016, to Sept. 30, 2016. The
other terms of the agreements remain unmodified, as disclosed in a
Form 8-K report filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
About STRATA Skin Sciences
STRATA Skin Sciences (formerly MELA Sciences, Inc.) is a medical
technology company focused on the therapeutic and diagnostic
dermatology market. Its products include the XTRAC laser and VTRAC
excimer lamp systems utilized in the treatment of psoriasis,
vitiligo and various other skin conditions; and the MelaFind system
used to assist in the identification and management of melanoma.
Strata Skin reported a net loss attributable to common stockholders
of $27.91 million on $18.49 million of revenues for the year ended
Dec. 31, 2015, compared to a net loss of $16.03 million on $915,000
of revenues for the year ended Dec. 31, 2014.
As of March 31, 2016, Strata Skin had $47.5 million in total
assets, $32.5 million in total liabilities and $15.03 million in
total stockholders' equity.
SUBODH NAIK: Disclosures Conditionally OK'd; Aug. 10 Plan Hearing
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The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas has
entered an order conditionally approving the Disclosures Statement
filed by Subodh Naik dated July 6, 2016.
The Disclosure Statement filed by the Debtor is conditionally
approved.
Aug. 5, 2016, is fixed as the last day for filing and serving
pursuant to Rule 3020(b)(1) written acceptances or rejections of
the Plan in the form of a ballot.
Aug. 10, 2015, at 9:00 a.m. is fixed for the hearing on
Confirmation of the Plan and Final Approval of the Disclosure
Statement.
Aug. 5, 2016, is fixed as the last day for filing and serving
pursuant to Fed. R. Bankr. P. 3020(b)(1) written objections to
confirmation of the Plan or the Disclosure Statement.
Subodh Naik filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection (Bankr. N.D.
Tex. Case No. 16-30155) on Jan. 5, 2016.
SUNEDISON INC: Seeks Plan Filing Deadline Moved to Dec. 17
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BankruptcyData.com reported that SunEdison filed with the U.S.
Bankruptcy Court a motion to extend the exclusive period during
which the Company can file a Chapter 11 plan and solicit
acceptances thereof through and including December 17, 2016 and
February 15, 2017, respectively. The motion explains, "Much work
remains to be done, but the Debtors have laid important groundwork
in a complex case involving thousands of legal entities across the
globe and are now poised to move to the next phase of these Chapter
11 Cases upon the conclusion of their asset marketing process. To
lift exclusivity at this point would jeopardize the work that the
Debtors have accomplished to date and the consensus building that
is the hallmark of these cases and for what exclusivity is
designed. The Debtors' request to extend exclusivity is well
measured given the Debtors' continued progress in these Chapter 11
Cases and the time it will take to achieve a consensual plan, and
is without prejudice to any party that seeks to shorten such
period." The Court scheduled an August 11, 2016 hearing on the
motion, with responses due by August 4, 2016.
About SunEdison, Inc.
SunEdison, Inc., (OTC PINK: SUNEQ) is a developer and seller of
photovoltaic energy solutions, an owner and operator of clean
power generation assets, and a global leader in the development,
manufacture and sale of silicon wafers to the semiconductor
industry.
On April 21, 2016, SunEdison, Inc., and 25 of its affiliates each
filed a Chapter 11 bankruptcy petition (Bankr. S.D.N.Y. Case Nos.
16-10991 to 16-11017). Martin H. Truong signed the petitions as
senior vice president, general counsel and secretary.
The Debtors disclosed total assets of $20.71 billion and total
debts of $16.14 billion as of Sept. 30, 2015.
The Debtors have hired Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP as
counsel, Togut, Segal & Segal LLP as conflicts counsel, Rothschild
Inc. as investment banker and financial advisor, McKinsey Recovery
& Transformation Services U.S., LLC, as restructuring advisors
and Prime Clerk LLC as claims and noticing agent. The Debtors
employed PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as financial advisors; and
KPMG LLP as their auditor and tax consultant.
An official committee of unsecured creditors has been appointed in
the case. The committee tapped Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP as its
general bankruptcy counsel and Morrison & Foerster LLP as special
counsel.
SUNEDISON INC: Wants Plan Filing Deadline Moved to Dec. 17
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SunEdison, Inc., et al., ask the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the
Southern District of New York to extend the exclusive periods to
(a) file a Chapter 11 plan for each of the Debtors through and
including Dec. 17, 2016, and (b) solicit acceptances of a Chapter
11 plan for each of the Debtors through and including Feb. 15,
2017.
According to the Debtors, the complexity of formulating and
negotiating a viable plan that accommodates the economic and other
terms unique to each creditor group, all while the Debtors continue
to execute the complex Project sales that provide value to
constituents, necessitates additional time to permit the Debtors to
continue discussions with the varied creditor groups.
The Debtors tell the Court that they have sufficient liquidity to
pay the ordinary course post-petition claims of their vendors and
suppliers during the requested extension period based on projected
cash flows. Accordingly, granting the requested extension will not
jeopardize the rights of creditors who do business with the Debtors
during these Chapter 11 cases.
A hearing on the Debtors' request is set for Aug. 11, 2016, at
10:00 a.m. (prevailing Eastern Time). Objections must be filed by
Aug. 4, 2016, at 4:00 p.m. (prevailing Eastern Time).
The Debtors' counsel can be reached at:
SKADDEN, ARPS, SLATE, MEAGHER & FLOM LLP
Jay M. Goffman, Esq.
J. Eric Ivester, Esq.
Four Times Square
New York, New York 10036-6522
Tel: (212) 735-3000
Fax: (212) 735-2000
E-mail: jay.goffman@skadden.com
eric.ivester@skadden.com
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James J. Mazza, Jr., Esq.
Louis S. Chiappetta, Esq.
155 N. Wacker Drive
Chicago, Illinois 60606-1720
Tel: (312) 407-0700
Fax: (312) 407-0411
E-mail: james.mazza@skadden.com
louis.chiappetta@skadden.com
About SunEdison, Inc.
SunEdison, Inc., (OTC PINK: SUNEQ) is a developer and seller of
photovoltaic energy solutions, an owner and operator of clean power
generation assets, and a global leader in the development,
manufacture and sale of silicon wafers to the semiconductor
industry.
On April 21, 2016, SunEdison, Inc., and 25 of its affiliates each
filed a Chapter 11 bankruptcy petition (Bankr. S.D.N.Y. Case Nos.
16-10991 to 16-11017). Martin H. Truong signed the petitions as
senior vice president, general counsel and secretary.
The Debtors disclosed total assets of $20.71 billion and total
debts of $16.14 billion as of Sept. 30, 2015.
The Debtors have hired Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP as
counsel, Togut, Segal & Segal LLP as conflicts counsel, Rothschild
Inc. as investment banker and financial advisor, McKinsey Recovery
& Transformation Services U.S., LLC, as restructuring advisors and
Prime Clerk LLC as claims and noticing agent. The Debtors
employed PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as financial advisors; and KPMG
LLP as their auditor and tax consultant.
An official committee of unsecured creditors has been appointed in
the case. The committee tapped Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP as its
general bankruptcy counsel and Morrison & Foerster LLP as special
counsel.
SUSAN BURM: Court Finds RPP Claims Valid
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Judge Henry J. Boroff of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the
District of Massachusetts, Eastern Division, found in favor of the
defendants on all remaining counts of the complaint in the
adversary proceeding captioned SUSAN D. BURM, Plaintiff, v. RAYMOND
B. JOHNSON, III and RAYMOND PILING PRODUCTS, INC., Defendants,
Adversary Proceeding No. 14-1131 (Bankr. D. Mass.).
Judge Boroff will order the parties to file calculations regarding
the amounts of Claims 6 and 9, following which the court will issue
an order clarifying the amounts of the claims.
Debtor Susan D. Burm had filed a complaint objecting to two claims
filed by creditor Raymond Piling Products, Inc. (RPP). Burm argued
that RPP does not hold valid claims against her because the
underlying bases for those claims, two promissory notes and
accompanying mortgages, are void and unenforceable for various
reasons, including, inter alia, that they violate the federal Equal
Credit Opportunity Act and the Massachusetts usury statute.
A full-text copy of Judge Boroff's July 12, 2016 memorandum of
decision is available at https://is.gd/12ozFQ from Leagle.com.
The bankruptcy case is In re SUSAN D. BURM, Chapter 11, Debtor,
Case No. 14-12139-HJB (Bankr. D. Mass.)
Susan D Burm is represented by:
Stephen F. Gordon, Esq.
Todd B. Gordon, Esq.
Katherine P. Lubitz, Esq.
THE GORDON LAW FIRM LLP
75 Federal Street
Boston, MA 02110-1844
Tel: (617)261-0100
Fax: (617)261-0789
Raymond B Johnson, III is represented by:
Vincent M. Amoroso, Esq.
LAW OFFICES OF VINCENT M. AMOROSO
351 Liberty Square Rd.
Boxborough, MA 01719
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Kenneth I. Gordon, Esq.
GORDON LAW OFFICE
63 Chatham Street,
Boston, MA
Tel: (617)742-4602
Email: kgordon@gordonlawoffice.com
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Alex F. Mattera, Esq.
DEMEO, LLP
200 State Street
Boston, MA 02109
Tel: (617)263-2600
Fax: (617)263-2300
Email: amattera@demeollp.com
SYNCARDIA SYSTEMS: Hires Olshan Frome as Attorneys
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SynCardia Systems, Inc. seeks authorization from the U.S.
Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware to employ Olshan
Frome Wolosky LLP as attorneys, nunc pro tunc to the July 1, 2016
petition date.
The Debtor requires Olshan Frome to render these professional
services:
(a) advising the Debtor of its rights, powers and duties as
Debtor and Debtor in possession continuing to operate and
to manage its business under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy
Code;
(b) preparing on behalf of the Debtor all necessary and
appropriate applications, motions, draft orders, other
pleadings, notices, schedules and other documents, and
reviewing all financial and other reports to be filed in
this Chapter 11 case;
(c) advising the Debtor concerning, and preparing responses to,
applications, motions, other pleadings, notices and other
papers that may be filed by other parties in this Chapter
11 case;
(d) advising the Debtor with respect to, and assisting in the
negotiation and documentation of, financing agreements and
related transactions;
(e) reviewing the nature and validity of any liens asserted
against the Debtor's property and advising the Debtor
concerning the enforceability of such liens;
(f) advising the Debtor regarding its ability to initiate
actions to collect and recover property for the benefit of
its estate;
(g) advising and assisting the Debtor in connection with any
commercial transactions;
(h) advising and assisting the Debtor in negotiations or
communications with the Debtor's customers, equity holders
and other stakeholders and government regulatory bodies;
(i) advising the Debtor concerning executory contract
assumptions, assignments and rejections;
(j) advising the Debtor in connection with the formulation,
negotiation and effectuation of any Chapter 11 sale
process;
(k) advising the Debtor in connection with the formulation,
negotiation and promulgation of any Chapter 11 plan or
plans, and related transactional documents;
(l) assisting the Debtor in reviewing, estimating and resolving
claims asserted against the Debtor's estate;
(m) commencing and conducting litigation necessary and
appropriate to assert rights held by the Debtor, protect
assets of the Debtor's Chapter 11 estate or otherwise
further the goal of completing the Debtor's successful
Chapter 11 process, and to defend against any litigation
brought against the Debtor; and
(n) performing all other necessary and appropriate legal
services in connection with this Chapter 11 case for or on
behalf of the Debtor.
Olshan Frome will be paid at these hourly rates:
Michael Fox $680
Jonathan Deblinger $540
Jonathan Koevary $540
Lauren Irby $290
Partners and Counsel $540-$680
Associates $290-$525
Legal Assistants $150-$325
Olshan Frome will also be reimbursed for reasonable out-of-pocket
expenses incurred.
After applying the retainers to the outstanding balance as of June
28, 2016, including fees and expenses associated with the filing of
this case, Olshan Frome currently holds a retainer in the amount of
$101,750.36 as security for post-petition services and expenses in
connection with this case.
Michael Fox, member of Olshan Frome, assured the Court that the
firm is a "disinterested person" as the term is defined in Section
101(14) of the Bankruptcy Code and does not represent any interest
adverse to the Debtors and their estates.
The Bankruptcy Court will hold a hearing on the application on
August 1, 2016, at 4:00 p.m. Objections were due July 25, 2016.
Olshan Frome can be reached at:
Michael S. Fox, Esq.
Jonathan H. Deblinger, Esq.
Jonathan T. Koevary, Esq.
OLSHAN FROME WOLOSKY LLP
1325 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10019
Tel: (212) 451-2300
About SynCardia Systems
SynCardia Systems, Inc., a medical technology company, sought
protection under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code (Bankr. D. Del.
Case No. 16-11599) on July 1, 2016. The petition was signed by
Stephen Marotta, chief restructuring officer.
At the time of the filing, the Debtor estimated its assets and
liabilities at $10 million to $50 million.
The Debtor filed for bankruptcy protection months after a failed
launch of an initial public offering of its common stock which
resulted in a liquidity shortfall.
SynCardia, a privately-held company with global headquarters and
manufacturing in Tucson, Arizona, is focused on developing,
manufacturing and commercializing the SynCardia temporary Total
Artificial Heart, or TAH-t, an implantable system designed to
assume the full function of a failed human heart in patients
suffering from advanced heart failure.
SYNCARDIA SYSTEMS: Hires Rust/Omni as Administrative Agent
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SynCardia Systems, Inc. seeks authorization from the U.S.
Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware to employ Rust
Consulting/Omni Bankruptcy as administrative agent, nunc pro tunc
to the July 1, 2016 petition date.
The Debtor requires Rust/Omni to:
(a) assist the Debtor with pre- and post-petition case
administration matters including data entry, preparation
and management of the creditor matrix, preparation of
schedules of assets and liabilities and statements of
financial affairs, claims management, noticing, plan
solicitation and tabulation, distribution, the development
and maintenance of a virtual data room, the development and
maintenance of an informational website; and
(b) provide other processing, solicitation, balloting, and
other administrative services described in the Engagement
Agreement, but not included in Rust/Omni's retention
pursuant to 28 U.S.C. section 156(c), as may be requested
from time to time by the Debtor, the Court, or the Office
of the Clerk of the Bankruptcy Court.
Rust/Omni will be paid at these hourly rates:
Clerical Support $20
Project Specialists $45
Project Supervisors $65
Consultants $80
Technology/Programming $90
Senior Consultants $125
Rust/Omni has agreed to $90 blended rate cap, to be calculated on a
quarterly basis.
Rust/Omni will also be reimbursed for reasonable out-of-pocket
expenses incurred.
Before the petition date, in connection with Rust/Omni's retention
as claims and noticing agent, the Debtor provided Rust/Omni a
retainer in the amount of $15,000.
Paul Deutch, executive managing director of Rust/Omni, assured the
Court that the firm is a "disinterested person" as the term is
defined in Section 101(14) of the Bankruptcy Code and does not
represent any interest adverse to the Debtors and their estates.
The Bankruptcy Court will hold a hearing on the application on
August 1, 2016, at 4:00 p.m. Objections were due July 25, 2016.
Rust/Omni can be reached at:
Paul Deutch
RUST CONSULTING/OMNI BANKRUPTCY
1120 Avenue of the Americas, 4th Floor
New York, NY 10036
Tel: (212) 302-3580
Fax: (212) 302-3820
About SynCardia Systems
SynCardia Systems, Inc., a medical technology company, sought
protection under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code (Bankr. D. Del.
Case No. 16-11599) on July 1, 2016. The petition was signed by
Stephen Marotta, chief restructuring officer.
At the time of the filing, the Debtor estimated its assets and
liabilities at $10 million to $50 million.
The Debtor filed for bankruptcy protection months after a failed
launch of an initial public offering of its common stock which
resulted in a liquidity shortfall.
SynCardia, a privately-held company with global headquarters and
manufacturing in Tucson, Arizona, is focused on developing,
manufacturing and commercializing the SynCardia temporary Total
Artificial Heart, or TAH-t, an implantable system designed to
assume the full function of a failed human heart in patients
suffering from advanced heart failure.
SYNCARDIA SYSTEMS: Taps Canaccord Genuity as Investment Banker
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SynCardia Systems, Inc. seeks authorization from the U.S.
Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware to employ Canaccord
Genuity Inc. as investment banker, nunc pro tunc to the July 1,
2016 petition date.
The Debtor requires Canaccord Genuity to render these professional
services:
(a) review and analyze the Debtor's business and financial
projections;
(b) evaluate the Debtor's strategic and financial alternatives;
(c) assist the Debtor to negotiate, refinance, restructure,
defer or amend the maturity of, principal amount of, or
interest rate or yield of, exchange or otherwise pay off
some or all of the Debtor's existing indebtedness;
(d) assist the Debtor in evaluating, structuring, negotiating,
and implementing potential transactions before or after a
Chapter 11 filing;
(e) assist the Debtor in preparing descriptive material to be
provided to potential parties that might participate in
potential transactions;
(f) develop, update, and review with the Debtor on an ongoing
basis a list of parties that might participate in potential
transactions;
(g) contact potential parties to potential transactions;
(h) provide summaries to the Debtor of communications with
potential parties to potential transactions;
(i) assist the Debtor and its counsel with evaluating potential
term sheets, indications of interests, letters of intent,
and other transaction agreements;
(j) evaluate, structure and negotiate the terms and conditions
of any proposed transaction, whether in connection with a
confirmed Chapter 11 plan or otherwise;
(k) together with the Debtor and its counsel, prepare for and
participate in meetings with the Debtor's existing lenders,
creditor groups, official constituencies, and other
interested parties, as necessary;
(l) in the event the Debtor seeks relief under Chapter 11 of
the Bankruptcy Code in order to pursue a possible
transaction or otherwise, and if requested by the Debtor
and its counsel, participate in hearings before the
Bankruptcy Court and provide relevant testimony with
respect to the matters described herein arising in
connection with any transaction or any proposed plan of
reorganization;
(m) assist the Debtor and its counsel in negotiating agreements
and definitive contracts for transactions;
(n) assist in the development of presentations to the Debtor's
Board of Directors and representatives, and to various
creditors, committees, and other parties, such on-site
presence at the Debtor, as the Debtor shall reasonably
request; and
(o) provide the Debtor with other advisory services in
connection with a transaction as the Debtor and Canaccord
Genuity may mutually agree upon in a separate writing.
Canaccord Genuity will be compensated the following Fee Structure:
Monthly Retainer Fees $35,000
New Capital Fee - Debt 3% of gross proceeds
New Capital Fee - Equity or
Equity Equivalents 6% of gross proceeds
Recapitalization Fee $525,000
M&A Fee $525,000 plus Schedule
Canaccord Genuity will also be reimbursed for reasonable
out-of-pocket expenses incurred.
Geoffrey Richards, managing director and head of U.S. Debt Finance
and Restructuring of Canaccord Genuity, assured the Court that the
firm is a "disinterested person" as the term is defined in Section
101(14) of the Bankruptcy Code and does not represent any interest
adverse to the Debtors and their estates.
The Bankruptcy Court will hold a hearing on the application on
August 1, 2016, at 4:00 p.m. Objections were due July 25, 2016.
Canaccord Genuity can be reached at:
Geoffrey Richards
CANACCORD GENUITY INC.
535 Madison Avenue
New York, NY 10022
Tel: (212) 389-8000
About SynCardia Systems
SynCardia Systems, Inc., a medical technology company, sought
protection under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code (Bankr. D. Del.
Case No. 16-11599) on July 1, 2016. The petition was signed by
Stephen Marotta, chief restructuring officer.
At the time of the filing, the Debtor estimated its assets and
liabilities at $10 million to $50 million.
The Debtor filed for bankruptcy protection months after a failed
launch of an initial public offering of its common stock which
resulted in a liquidity shortfall.
SynCardia, a privately-held company with global headquarters and
manufacturing in Tucson, Arizona, is focused on developing,
manufacturing and commercializing the SynCardia temporary Total
Artificial Heart, or TAH-t, an implantable system designed to
assume the full function of a failed human heart in patients
suffering from advanced heart failure.
SYNCARDIA SYSTEMS: Taps Young Conaway as Co-counsel
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SynCardia Systems, Inc. seeks authorization from the U.S.
Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware to employ Young
Conaway Stargatt & Taylor, LLP as co-counsel, nunc pro tunc to the
July 1, 2016 petition date.
The professional services that Young Conaway will render to the
Debtor include, but shall not be limited to, the following:
(a) providing legal advice with respect to the Debtor's powers
and duties as debtor in possession in the continued
operation of its business, management of its properties,
and the potential sale of its assets;
(b) preparing and pursuing confirmation of a plan and approval
of a disclosure statement;
(c) preparing, on behalf of the Debtor, necessary applications,
motions, answers, orders, reports, and other legal papers;
(d) appearing in Court and protecting the interests of the
Debtor before the Court;
(e) acting as conflicts counsel to the Debtor in the event of a
conflict on the part of Olshan; and
(f) performing all other legal services for the Debtor that may
be necessary and proper in these proceedings.
Young Conaway will be paid at these hourly rates:
Robert S. Brady $850
Sean T. Greecher $550
Justin Rucki $460
Norah M. Roth-Moore $350
Michael Girello, paralegal $265
Young Conaway will also be reimbursed for reasonable out-of-pocket
expenses incurred.
Young Conaway received an initial retainer in the amount of $25,000
in connection with the planning and preparation of initial
documents and its proposed postpetition representation of the
Debtor, as well as on account of filing fees related to the filing
of the Case.
Robert S. Brady, partner of Young Conaway, assured the Court that
the firm is a "disinterested person" as the term is defined in
Section 101(14) of the Bankruptcy Code and does not represent any
interest adverse to the Debtors and their estates.
The Bankruptcy Court will hold a hearing on the application on
August 1, 2016, at 4:00 p.m. Objections were due July 25, 2016.
Young Conaway can be reached at:
Robert S. Brady, Esq.
YOUNG CONAWAY STARGATT & TAYLOR, LLP
Rodney Square
1000 North King Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
Tel: (302) 571-6600
Fax: (302) 571-1253
About SynCardia Systems
SynCardia Systems, Inc., a medical technology company, sought
protection under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code (Bankr. D. Del.
Case No. 16-11599) on July 1, 2016. The petition was signed by
Stephen Marotta, chief restructuring officer.
At the time of the filing, the Debtor estimated its assets and
liabilities at $10 million to $50 million.
The Debtor filed for bankruptcy protection months after a failed
launch of an initial public offering of its common stock which
resulted in a liquidity shortfall.
SynCardia, a privately-held company with global headquarters and
manufacturing in Tucson, Arizona, is focused on developing,
manufacturing and commercializing the SynCardia temporary Total
Artificial Heart, or TAH-t, an implantable system designed to
assume the full function of a failed human heart in patients
suffering from advanced heart failure.
TEXAS PELLETS: Hires Guggenheim Securities as Investment Banker
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Texas Pellets, Inc. and German Pellets Texas, LLC seek
authorization from the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern
District of Texas to employ Guggenheim Securities, LLC as
investment banker, nunc pro tunc to July 11, 2016.
Subject to the Court's approval, the Debtors anticipate that
Guggenheim Securities will perform investment banking services,
among others, by assisting the Debtors with respect to the
following:
(a) to the extent it deems necessary, appropriate and feasible,
review and analyze the Debtors' business, financial
condition and prospects;
(b) provide financial advice and assistance to the Debtors in
connection with any sale transaction, identify acquirers
with respect to such sale transaction and, at the Debtors'
request, solicit such acquirers;
(c) subject to further determination, negotiation, and review,
potentially provide financial advice and assistance to the
Debtors in developing and seeking approval of a
restructuring transaction, including a plan of
reorganization or liquidation;
(d) subject to further determination, negotiation and review,
potentially provide financial advice and assistance to the
Debtors in structuring any new securities to be issued
under a plan of reorganization;
(e) subject to further determination, negotiation and review,
assist the Debtors and/or participate in negotiations with
any entities or groups affected by a plan of
reorganization; and
(f) if requested by the Debtors, participate in hearings before
the Court with respect to the matters upon which Guggenheim
Securities has provided advice, including, as relevant,
coordinating with the Company's legal counsel with respect
to testimony in connection therewith.
Guggenheim Securities and the Debtors have agreed in principle on
these terms of compensation and expense reimbursement:
-- A monthly cash fee until the expiration or termination of
the Engagement Letter. The first Monthly Fees shall be
paid upon approval of the Engagement Letter by the Court
and will be made in respect of the period from July 11,
2016 through the month in which payment is made.
Thereafter, payment will be due and paid by the Debtors in
advance on the same day of each month during the term of
the Engagement Letter. The first six Monthly Fees actually
paid to Guggenheim Securities shall be credited once
against any Transaction Fee payable to Guggenheim
Securities.
-- If at any time during the term of Guggenheim Securities'
engagement or within the twenty-four full months following
the expiration or termination of the engagement, (A) any
sale transaction is consummated 5 or (B) (I) an agreement
in principle, definitive agreement, or plan to effect a
Transaction is entered into and (II) concurrently therewith
or at any time thereafter, any Transaction is consummated,
the Debtors will pay Guggenheim Securities one or more cash
fees in an amount equal to an agreed percentage of an
aggregate restructuring value and/or aggregate sale
consideration as applicable, provided, however, that any
Transaction Fee payable to Guggenheim Securities will not
be less than an agreed minimum amount.
Guggenheim Securities will also be reimbursed for reasonable
out-of-pocket expenses incurred.
James D. Decker, senior managing director at Guggenheim Securities,
assured the Court that the firm is a "disinterested person" as the
term is defined in Section 101(14) of the Bankruptcy Code and does
not represent any interest adverse to the Debtors and their
estates.
Guggenheim Securities can be reached at:
James D. Decker
GUGGENHEIM SECURITIES, LLC
330 Madison Avenue
New York, NY 10017
Tel: (212) 739-0700
About Texas Pellets
Texas Pellets, Inc., based in Woodville, Texas, filed a Chapter 11
petition (Bankr. E.D. Tex. Case No. 16-90126) on April 30, 2016.
The petition was signed by Anna Katherin Leibold, president and
chief executive officer.
German Pellets Texas, LLC, also based in Woodville, Texas, filed a
Chapter 11 petition (Bankr. E.D. Tex. Case No. 16-90127) on April
30, 2016. The petition was signed by Peter H. Leibold, its chief
executive officer.
The cases have been jointly administered under Texas Pellets' case.
Judge Bill Parker presides over the cases.
TOWN SPORTS: Egan-Jones Cuts FC Sr. Unsec. Debt Rating to B-
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Egan-Jones Ratings Company downgraded the foreign currency senior
unsecured rating on debt issued by Town Sports International
Holdings Inc to B- from B on July 7, 2016.
Town Sports International Holdings is an operator of fitness
centers in the Eastern United States and in Switzerland.
TRIANGLE USA: Hires AP Services to Provide CRO
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Triangle USA Petroleum Corporation, et al., seek authorization from
the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware to employ AP
Services, LLC and designate John R. Castellano as the Debtors'
Chief Restructuring Officer, nunc pro tunc to the June 29, 2016
petition date.
Generally the CRO and AP Services shall perform activities and
services to assist the Debtors' throughout Debtors' chapter 11
process. AP Services and Mr. Castellano may work with the Debtors
to do the following:
(a) work with the senior management and other employees of the
Debtors and their advisors to provide restructuring support
advice;
(b) assist management of the Debtors in the design and
implementation of a restructuring strategy designed to
maximize enterprise value, taking into account the unique
interests of key constituencies;
(c) assist management with developing a business plan model and
other related forecasts as may be required by the bank
lenders, noteholders, and other key constituents in
connection with negotiations or by the Debtors for other
corporate purposes;
(d) assist the Debtors with managing the due diligence requests
and process that may be requested by its various
constituents as part of the restructuring process;
(e) assist the Debtors with preparation of intercompany
schedules;
(f) assist with developing a rolling 13-week receipts and
disbursements cash flow forecasting model necessary to
support a restructuring process, and identify potential
opportunities to enhance liquidity;
(g) coordinate with the Debtors' advisors and management to
ensure a cohesive strategy, approach and message developed
and delivered to the key constituents throughout the
restructuring process;
(h) assist in developing a communications plan necessary for
vendors, employees, and other key constituents;
(i) work with the Debtors and its team to further identify and
implement both short-term and long-term liquidity
generating initiatives;
(j) provide courtroom testimony to support the restructuring
process, if necessary;
(k) assist with the preparation of the statement of affairs,
schedules, and other regular reports required by the
Bankruptcy Court as well as providing assistance in such
areas as testimony before the Bankruptcy Court on matters
that are within APS' areas of expertise; and
(l) assist with such other matters as may be requested that
fall within APS' expertise and that are mutually agreeable.
The standard hourly rates of Mr. Castellano and the AP Services
Personnel working on this matter are as follows:
John Castellano, CRO $1,015
Scott Tandberg, Director $720
Pilar Tarry, Director $830
Brian Asby, Vice President $585
Sean McGuire, Vice President $635
Managing Director $960-$1,095
Director $720-$880
Vice President $530-$635
Associate $365-$470
Analyst $315-$345
Paraprofessional $240-$260
AP Services will also be reimbursed for reasonable out-of-pocket
expenses incurred.
AP Services received unapplied advance payments from the Debtors in
the amount of $250,000 (the "Retainer"). According to AP Services'
books and records, during the 90-day period prior to the Petition
Date, Debtors paid APS $828,992.75 in aggregate for professional
services performed and expenses incurred, including the Retainer.
John Castellano, managing director of AlixPartners, LLP where AP
Services, LLC is an affiliate, assured the Court that the firm is a
"disinterested person" as the term is defined in Section 101(14) of
the Bankruptcy Code and does not represent any interest adverse to
the Debtors and their estates.
The Bankruptcy Court will hold a hearing on the application on
August 1, 2016, at 11:30 a.m. Objections were due July 25, 2016.
AP Services can be reached at:
Attn: General Counsel
AP SERVICES, LLC
2000 Town Center, Suite 2400
Southfield, MI 48075
About Triangle USA
Triangle USA Petroleum Corporation is an independent exploration
and production company with a strategic focus on developing the
Bakken Shale and Three Forks formations in the Williston Basin of
North Dakota and Montana. TUSA is a wholly owned subsidiary of
Triangle Petroleum Corporation (NYSE MKT: TPLM). Neither TPLM nor
its affiliated company, RockPile Energy Services, LLC, is included
in TUSA's Chapter 11 filing.
Triangle USA Petroleum Corporation and its affiliates filed
voluntary petitions under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code (Bankr.
D. Del. Lead Case No. 16-11566) on June 29, 2016. The cases are
pending before the Honorable Mary F. Walrath.
The Debtors have engaged Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP
as counsel, AP Services, LLC, as financial advisor, PJT Partners
Inc. as investment banker and Prime Clerk LLC as claims & noticing
agent.
In its petition, TUSA estimated assets in the range of $500 million
to $1 billion and liabilities of up to $1 billion.
TRIANGLE USA: Hires Prime Clerk as Administrative Advisor
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Triangle USA Petroleum Corporation, et al., seek authorization from
the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware to employ
Prime Clerk LLC as administrative advisor, nunc pro tunc to the
June 29, 2016 petition date.
The Debtors require Prime Clerk to:
(a) assist with, among other things, solicitation, balloting,
and tabulation of votes, and prepare any related reports,
as required in support of confirmation of a chapter 11
plan, and in connection with such services, process
requests for documents from parties in interest, including,
if applicable, brokerage firms, bank back-offices and
institutional holders;
(b) prepare an official ballot certification and, if necessary,
testify in support of the ballot tabulation results;
(c) assist with the preparation of the Debtors' schedules of
assets and liabilities and statements of financial affairs
and gather data in conjunction therewith;
(d) provide a confidential data room, if requested;
(e) manage and coordinate any distributions pursuant to a
chapter 11 plan; and
(f) provide other processing, solicitation, balloting, and
other administrative services described in the Engagement
Agreement, but not included in the Section 156(c)
Application, as may be requested from time to time by the
Debtors, the Court or the Office of the Clerk of the
Bankruptcy Court.
Prime Clerk will be paid at these hourly rates:
Analyst $30-$50
Technology Consultant $65-$95
Consultant/Senior Consultant $70-$170
Director $170-$195
Solicitation Consultant $195
Director of Solicitation $220
Prime Clerk will also be reimbursed for reasonable out-of-pocket
expenses incurred.
Michael J. Frishberg, co-president and COO of Prime Clerk, assured
the Court that the firm is a "disinterested person" as the term is
defined in Section 101(14) of the Bankruptcy Code and does not
represent any interest adverse to the Debtors and their estates.
The Bankruptcy Court will hold a hearing on the application on
August 1, 2016, at 11:30 a.m. Objections were due July 25, 2016.
Prime Clerk can be reached at:
Shai Waisman
PRIME CLERK LLC
830 3rd Avenue, 9th Floor
New York, NY 10022
Tel: (212) 257-5450
E-mail: swaisman@primeclerk.com
About Triangle USA
Triangle USA Petroleum Corporation is an independent exploration
and production company with a strategic focus on developing the
Bakken Shale and Three Forks formations in the Williston Basin of
North Dakota and Montana. TUSA is a wholly owned subsidiary of
Triangle Petroleum Corporation (NYSE MKT: TPLM). Neither TPLM nor
its affiliated company, RockPile Energy Services, LLC, is included
in TUSA's Chapter 11 filing.
Triangle USA Petroleum Corporation and its affiliates filed
voluntary petitions under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code (Bankr.
D. Del. Lead Case No. 16-11566) on June 29, 2016. The cases are
pending before the Honorable Mary F. Walrath.
The Debtors have engaged Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP
as counsel, AP Services, LLC, as financial advisor, PJT Partners
Inc. as investment banker and Prime Clerk LLC as claims & noticing
agent.
In its petition, TUSA estimated assets in the range of $500 million
to $1 billion and liabilities of up to $1 billion.
TRIANGLE USA: Hires Skadden as Bankruptcy Counsel
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Triangle USA Petroleum Corporation, et al., seek authorization from
the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware to employ
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP and its affiliated law
practice entities as bankruptcy counsel, nunc pro tunc to the June
29, 2016 petition date.
The Debtors require Skadden to:
(a) advise the Debtors with respect to their powers and duties
as debtors and debtors in possession in the continued
management and operation of their business and properties;
(b) attend meetings and negotiate with representatives of
creditors and other parties in interest and advise and
consult on the conduct of the cases, including all of the
legal and administrative requirements of operating in
chapter 11;
(c) assist the Debtors in protecting and preserving their
estates, including the prosecution of actions on their
behalf, the defense of actions commenced against their
estates, negotiations concerning litigation in which the
Debtors may be involved, and objections to claims filed
against the estates;
(d) prepare on behalf of the Debtors all motions, applications,
answers, orders, reports, and papers necessary to the
administration of the estates;
(e) negotiate and prepare on the Debtors' behalf plans of
reorganization, disclosure statements, and all related
agreements and/or documents, and take any necessary action
on behalf of the Debtors to obtain confirmation of such
plans;
(f) appear before this Court, any appellate courts, and the
U.S. Trustee, and protect the interests of the Debtors'
estates before such courts and the U.S. Trustee; and
(g) perform all other necessary legal services and provide all
other necessary or appropriate legal advice to the Debtors
in connection with the Chapter 11 Cases.
Skadden will be paid at these hourly rates:
Partners $935-$1,425
Counsel $925-$1,040
Associates $390-$920
Legal Assistants $210-$365
Skadden will also be reimbursed for reasonable out-of-pocket
expenses incurred.
In connection with entry into the Engagement Agreement, Skadden
received a retainer in the initial amount of $750,000. On June 28,
2016, Skadden received the Filing Retainer in the amount of
$400,000. As of the Petition Date and before application to any
prepetition fees, the amount of the Retainer was $1.15 million.
This Retainer amount will be applied by Skadden to pay prepetition
fees and costs, which will consist of fees and expenses incurred
from June 1, 2016 through the Petition Date.
Ron E. Meisler, partner of Skadden, assured the Court that the firm
is a "disinterested person" as the term is defined in Section
101(14) of the Bankruptcy Code and does not represent any interest
adverse to the Debtors and their estates.
Skadden provided the following response to the request for
additional information set forth in Part D.1. of the Revised U.S.
Trustee Fee Guidelines:
-- Skadden represented the client in the 12 months prepetition.
Skadden's rates and terms have not changed during the
engagement, and are provided in detail in the Engagement
Agreement. Skadden has informed the Debtors that it may make
yearly rate increases, as it does customarily from time to
time, and that the rates for individual timekeepers may
change based on increased seniority.
-- The Debtors have not approved a prospective budget and
staffing plan; however, as set forth more fully in the Garber
Declaration, the Debtors will monitor Skadden's billing
practices and ensure that the fees and expenses paid by the
estate remain consistent with the expectations and
exigencies of the Chapter 11 Cases.
The Bankruptcy Court will hold a hearing on the application on
August 1, 2016, at 11:30 a.m. Objections were due July 25, 2016.
Skadden can be reached at:
Ron E. Meisler
SKADDEN, ARPS, SLATE, MEAGHER & FLOM LLP
155 N. Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60606-1720
Tel: (312) 407-0700
Fax: (312) 407-0411
About Triangle USA
Triangle USA Petroleum Corporation is an independent exploration
and production company with a strategic focus on developing the
Bakken Shale and Three Forks formations in the Williston Basin of
North Dakota and Montana. TUSA is a wholly owned subsidiary of
Triangle Petroleum Corporation (NYSE MKT: TPLM). Neither TPLM nor
its affiliated company, RockPile Energy Services, LLC, is included
in TUSA's Chapter 11 filing.
Triangle USA Petroleum Corporation and its affiliates filed
voluntary petitions under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code (Bankr.
D. Del. Lead Case No. 16-11566) on June 29, 2016. The cases are
pending before the Honorable Mary F. Walrath.
The Debtors have engaged Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP
as counsel, AP Services, LLC, as financial advisor, PJT Partners
Inc. as investment banker and Prime Clerk LLC as claims & noticing
agent.
In its petition, TUSA estimated assets in the range of $500 million
to $1 billion and liabilities of up to $1 billion.
TRIANGLE USA: Taps PJT Partners as Investment Banker
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Triangle USA Petroleum Corporation, et al., seek authorization from
the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware to employ
PJT Partners LP as investment banker, nunc pro tunc to the June 29,
2016 petition date.
The Debtors require PJT Partners to:
(a) assist in the evaluation of the Debtors' business and
prospects;
(b) assist in the development of the Debtors' long-term
business plan and related financial projections;
(c) assist in the development of financial data and
presentations to the Debtors' Board of Directors, or Board
of Managers, as applicable, various creditors, and other
third parties;
(d) analyze the Debtors' financial liquidity and evaluate
alternatives to improve such liquidity;
(e) assist in advising the Debtors in connection with
negotiations with vendors and its arrangements with Caliber
Midstream Partners, L.P., and its subsidiaries;
(f) analyze various restructuring scenarios and the potential
impact of these scenarios on the recoveries of those
stakeholders impacted by the Chapter 11 Cases;
(g) provide strategic advice with regard to restructuring or
refinancing the Debtors' Obligations;
(h) evaluate the Debtors' debt capacity and alternative capital
structures;
(i) participate in negotiations among the Debtors and their
creditors, noteholders, suppliers, lessors, equity interest
holders, and other interested parties;
(j) value securities and other consideration offered by the
Debtors in connection with a Restructuring;
(k) advise the Debtors and negotiate with lenders and
noteholders with respect to potential waivers, consents, or
amendments of various credit agreements and indentures in
connection with a Restructuring;
(l) assist in arranging financing for the Debtors, as
requested;
(m) provide expert witness testimony concerning any of the
subjects encompassed by the other investment banking
services; and
(n) provide other advisory services as are customarily
provided in connection with the analysis and negotiation of
a Restructuring, as requested and mutually agreed.
The Debtors have agreed to pay PJT during the Chapter 11 Cases
according to these terms:
-- Monthly Fees: The Debtors will pay PJT a monthly advisory
fee in the amount of $145,000 per month, in cash, with the
first Monthly Fee payable upon the execution of the
Engagement Agreement by both parties and additional
installments of such Monthly Fee payable in advance on each
monthly anniversary of the Effective Date until the earlier
of the consummation of a Restructuring or a termination of
the Engagement Agreement.
-- Capital Raising Fee: The Debtors will pay PJT a capital
raising fee for any financing arranged by PJT at the
Debtors' request, earned and payable upon the consummation
of the financing. The Capital Raising Fee will be calculated
as 2.0% of the total issuance size for senior debt
financing, 3.0% of the total issuance size for junior debt
financing, and 4.0% of the issuance amount for equity
financing, it being understood that, if financing arranged
by PJT is the only Restructuring undertaken, PJT, in its
sole discretion, may choose to be paid either (i) the
Capital Raising Fee or (ii) the Standalone TUSA
Restructuring Fee, but not both.
-- Standalone TUSA Restructuring Fee: The Debtors will pay PJT
an additional fee equal to $5,250,000 earned and payable
upon the consummation of the Restructuring. Except as
otherwise provided herein, a Restructuring shall be deemed
to have been consummated upon:
- the binding execution and effectiveness of all necessary
waivers, consents, amendments, or restructuring
agreements between the Debtors and their creditors
involving the compromise of the face amount of such
Obligations or the conversion of all or part of such
Obligations into alternative securities, including
equity, in the case of an out-of-court restructuring;
- the confirmation and consummation of a Plan of
Reorganization pursuant to an order of the Court, in the
case of an in-court restructuring; or
- in the case of a sale or other disposition of
substantially all of the assets of the Debtors, upon the
closing of such sale.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, (x) a Restructuring
specifically shall be deemed to exclude any assumption at
face value of Obligations in connection with the sale or
disposition of any subsidiaries, joint ventures, assets, or
lines of business of the Debtors and (y) the Restructuring
shall exclude any Obligations in respect of which a
Standalone TUSA Restructuring Fee has previously been paid.
-- Discretionary Fee: The Debtors will pay PJT an additional
fee equal to $1,250,000, payable at the Debtors' sole
and absolute discretion, based on PJT's performance
throughout its engagement under the Engagement Agreement.
-- Expenses: The Debtors will reimburse PJT for all reasonable
and documented out-of-pocket expenses incurred during the
engagement, including, but not limited to, travel and
lodging, direct identifiable data processing, document
production, publishing services and communication charges,
courier services, working meals, reasonable fees and
expenses of PJT's outside counsel, and other necessary
expenditures, payable upon rendition of invoices setting
forth in reasonable detail the nature and amount of such
expenses; provided, however, that such expenses shall not
exceed an aggregate of $75,000 without the prior consent of
the Debtors, not to be unreasonably withheld. In connection
therewith the Debtors agreed to, and did, pay PJT on the
Effective Date and agreed to maintain thereafter a $75,000
expense advance for which PJT shall account upon
termination of the Engagement Agreement.
Prior to the Petition Date, according to the Debtors' books and
records, the Debtors paid PJT $145,000 for estimated fees incurred
during the 90-day period before the Petition Date and a prepetition
expense advance of $75,000.
Michael O'Hara, partner of PJT Partners, assured the Court that the
firm is a "disinterested person" as the term is defined in Section
101(14) of the Bankruptcy Code and does not represent any interest
adverse to the Debtors and their estates.
The Bankruptcy Court will hold a hearing on the application on
August 1, 2016, at 11:30 a.m. Objections were due July 25, 2016.
PJT Partners can be reached at:
Michael O'Hara
PJT PARTNERS LP
280 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10017
Tel: (212) 364-7800
About Triangle USA
Triangle USA Petroleum Corporation is an independent exploration
and production company with a strategic focus on developing the
Bakken Shale and Three Forks formations in the Williston Basin of
North Dakota and Montana. TUSA is a wholly owned subsidiary of
Triangle Petroleum Corporation (NYSE MKT: TPLM). Neither TPLM nor
its affiliated company, RockPile Energy Services, LLC, is included
in TUSA's Chapter 11 filing.
Triangle USA Petroleum Corporation and its affiliates filed
voluntary petitions under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code (Bankr.
D. Del. Lead Case No. 16-11566) on June 29, 2016. The cases are
pending before the Honorable Mary F. Walrath.
The Debtors have engaged Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP
as counsel, AP Services, LLC, as financial advisor, PJT Partners
Inc. as investment banker and Prime Clerk LLC as claims & noticing
agent.
In its petition, TUSA estimated assets in the range of $500 million
to $1 billion and liabilities of up to $1 billion.
TRIVIAL DEVELOPMENT: Proposes Wood-Led Auction on Aug. 15
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William J. Factor and Jeffrey K. Paulsen, attorneys for Trivial
Development Corp., asks the Honorable Donald R. Cassling to
authorize bidding procedures in connection with the sale of
substantially all assets of the Debtor ("Sale Assets") and
designate Wood Expressions, Inc.'s $838,000 offer as the stalking
horse offer.
TDC, an Illinois corporation formed in 1984, has established a
reputation for creating innovative board games with a zany twist.
On Aug. 4, 2015, the Court entered an order confirming TDC's
Amended Plan of Reorganization ("Plan"). Upon the effective date
of the Plan, Aug. 20, 2015, TDC's assets vested in the Reorganized
Debtor. TDC's inability to purchase inventory to fulfill orders
ultimately caused TDC to default on its obligations to Fifth Third,
which holds a lien upon substantially of TDC's assets, under the
Plan.
Subsequent to the Plan's effective date, several entities contacted
TDC and Fifth Third about making an offer to acquire TDC's assets.
Such inquiries were made both before and after Fifth Third filed
the motion to convert. Based upon such contacts, Fifth Third
agreed to continue the Motion to Convert, with the next hearing
scheduled for July 26, 2016.
In May of 2016, TDC received two letters of intent from entities
interested in acquiring its assets, including a letter of intent
from the Wood Expressions, Inc. ("Purchaser"). TDC subsequently
negotiated a Purchase Agreement ("Agreement") with the Purchaser.
The offer from Wood Expressions, which consists of payment in cash
of $838,000, will serve as the minimum amount required to acquire
TDC's assets, plus a $40,000 break-up fee and $50,000 overbid
protection.
Pursuant to the Agreement, the Sale Assets include all of TDC's
right, title and interest to all of the following:
a. tangible personal property, including all equipment,
inventory and accounts receivable;
b. intellectual property;
c. general intangibles;
d. claims and causes of action; and
e. claims, causes of actions and lawsuits, including but not
limited to claims or causes of action against third parties
relating to assets, properties, losses, business or operations of
TDC, and claims to avoid and recover avoidable transactions,
including but not limited to fraudulent transfers, preferences and
unauthorized postpetition transfers pursuant to 11 U.S.C. Sec. 547,
548 and 549 or applicable state law.
Pursuant to the Bidding Procedures, any entity wishing to make an
offer to acquire the Sale Assets ("Potential Bidder") must contact
counsel ("Counsel") for TDC (William J. Factor, The Law Office of
William J. Factor, Ltd., 105 W. Madison St., Chicago, Illinois,
wfactor@wfactorlaw.com, 847-574-8233 (f)) on or before Aug. 12,
2016 at 3:00 pm (CT) ("Bid Deadline") to obtain a copy of the
Motion and then after receiving a copy of the Motion, must submit a
written bid ("Bid") that conforms to the bid procedures set forth
to Counsel and to counsel for Fifth Third (David Hazan at Diver,
Grach, Quade & Masini, LLP, 111 N. County St., Waukegan, IL,
847-662-2960 (f)) on or before the Bid Deadline.
A Qualified Offer consists of an offer to acquire the Sale Assets
that includes at least the following terms and conditions:
i. Offers to acquire the Sale Assets in a single lot for an
amount greater than $928,000;
ii. Contains an executed copy of the Agreement by which the
entity signing it agrees to be bound by its terms and conditions
upon becoming the Winning Bidder, or such other terms and
conditions agreeable to TDC and Fifth Third, in the exercise of
their sole discretion;
iii. Agrees that if the Proposed Bidder is selected as the
Winning Bidder and fails to pay the balance of the purchase price,
such entity will forfeit its deposit and TDC will be free to close
the sale of the Sale Assets and issue a bill of sale to the next
highest bidder.
iv. Is accompanied by a cash deposit of $50,000 ("Deposit") and
information that, in TDC's judgment, reflects an ability to pay the
balance of the purchase price and to close the sale transaction in
the event the Proposed Bidder becomes the Winning Bidder;
v. Agrees that the offer will remain open as a back-up bid in
the event TDC selects an alternate bid as the Winning Bid at the
Auction and the original Winning Bidder fails to close the
transaction,
vi. In not contingent upon any financing or any due diligence
beyond the Bid Deadline.
If TDC receives more than one qualified offer on or before the bid
deadline or otherwise believes that the value of the Sale Assets
will be enhanced through an Auction, TDC will conduct an Auction
for the Sale Assets on Aug. 15, 2016 at 1:00 pm, at the Law Office
of William J. Factor, Ltd., 105 W. Madison Street, Suite 1500,
Chicago, Illinois. If the auction occurs, qualified bidders will
be notified of such by email.
A hearing to consider the entry of the Sale Order will be held
before the Honorable Donald Cassling on Aug. 16, 2016 at 10:00
a.m.
About Trivial Development
Trivial Development Corp. is an Illinois corporation formed in
1984. It has established a reputation for creating innovative board
games with a zany twist. Its games have become known not only for
their marketability, but also for a noticeably wry sense
of humor that runs throughout the line.
TDC sought Chapter 11 protection (Bankr. N.D. Ill. Case No.
14-21378) on June 6, 2014. Judge Donald R. Cassling is assigned to
the case.
The Debtor estimated assets of $100,000 to $500,000 and $1 million
to $10 million in debt.
James P. Mullally, Esq., at Konerko & Assoc., Ltd., serves as the
Debtor's counsel.
The petition was signed by Lawrence J. Balsamo, president.
* * *
On Aug. 4, 2015, the Court entered an order confirming TDC's
Amended Plan of Reorganization. The Effective Date of the Plan was
Aug. 20, 2015.
Upon the Effective Date of the Plan, TDC's assets vested in the
Reorganized Debtor. The Plan contemplated that TDC would continue
operating, would make contributions of $50,000 a year to the
Unsecured Creditor Trust, would pay KTR approximately $12,000 a
year for 6 years and would have 9 months to refinance its secured
debt with Fifth Third.
TROJE'S TRASH: Vermillion Has $5.3M Credit Bid for Assets
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Troje's Trash Pick-Up, Inc., filed on July 19, 2016, a motion
asking the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Minnesota to
authorize the sale of substantially all of Debtor's assets to
Vermillion State Bank for $5,300,000, subject to overbid.
A sale hearing will be held on Aug. 10, 2016, at 10:30 a.m., before
the Honorable Kathleen H. Sanberg, U.S. Bankruptcy Judge at the
U.S. States Courthouse, Courtroom No. 8, West 300 South Fourth
Street, Minneapolis, MN. The objection deadline is Aug. 5, 2016.
The Court held a hearing on July 13, 2016 and entered an order
granting the bidding procedures and auction procedures.
The Debtor has been negotiating with several potential buyers with
respect to the sale of the Debtor's assets. The Debtor received a
credit bid represented as a stalking horse bid from the Vermillion
State Bank dated June 28, 2016. Vermillion, which is owed in
excess of $7.2 million, is the Debtor's principal creditor.
Pursuant to theTerm Sheet, Troje's has agreed to sell its waste
hauling operations in the Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN area to
Vermillion for a purchase price of $5,300,000 payable by credit bid
under 11 U.S.C. Sec. 363(k). Assets included in the sale are the
Debtor's cash, cash equivalents, securities and investments.
Target closing is not earlier than Aug. 1, 2016, nor later than
Aug. 31, 2016. At the closing, the Debtor and its members will
not, for a period of five years following closing, engage
The Debtor intends to sell assets as a single unit or in separate
lots either of which may attract higher aggregate bids.
To participate in the sale process, each potential bidder must
deliver to the Debtor not later than 5:00 p.m. Aug. 4, 2016 a bid
package that conforms with the bidding procedures. After all
qualified bids have been received, the Debtor intends to conduct an
auction with respect to any assets as to which a qualified bid has
been received only if the same bid is received for the same asset
by multiple bidders. Subject to court approval, the auction will
take place on Aug. 8, 2016 at GuideSource, Maple Bank Bldg., Suite
280, 11660 Theatre Drive North, Champlin, MN.
The Debtor will permit bidders to appear by telephone at the
designated time, if necessary. Only a qualified bidder who has
previously submitted a qualified bid will be eligible to
participate in the auction. Upon the conclusion of the bid process
or auction, the Debtor, will review each qualified bid or bids on
the basis of financial and contractual terms and the factors
relevant to the sale process.
If approved by the Court, the sale to Vermillion State Bank would
result in the Debtor having additional assets to sell and/or
liquidate.
Attorney for the Debtor:
Steven B. Nosek
2855 Anthony Lane South, Suite 201
St. Anthony, MN 55418
Telephone: (612) 335-9171
E-mail: snosek@noseklawfirm.com
A copy of the Term Sheet attached to the Motion is available for
free at:
http://bankrupt.com/misc/Trojes_Trash_134_Sales.pdf
About Troje's Trash
Troje's Trash Pick-Up Inc. is a trash hauler with a principal place
of business at 6010 S. Concord Blvd., Inver Grove Heights, MN
55076. It also conducts a roll-off business.
Troje's Trash Pick-Up filed a Chapter 11 petition (Bankr. D. Minn.
Case No. 16-30037) on Jan. 7, 2016. The petition was signed by
Dennis Troje, president.
The Debtor is represented by Steven Nosek, Esq., at Steven B.
Nosek, P.A. The case is assigned to Judge Kathleen H. Sanberg.
The Debtor estimated assets and liabilities in the range of $1
million to $10 million.
TWITTER INC: Egan-Jones Assigns 'BB-' Sr. Unsecured Ratings
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Egan-Jones Ratings Company assigned BB- senior unsecured ratings on
debt issued by Twitter Inc. on July 18, 2016.
Twitter is an online social networking service that enables users
to send and read short 140-character messages called "tweets".
UFC HOLDINGS: Moody's Assigns B2 CFR & Rates $150MM Revolver B1
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Moody's Investors Service assigned VGD Merger Sub LLC (aka UFC
Holdings, LLC (UFC)) a B2 corporate family rating (CFR) and the
proposed $150 million revolver and $1,300 million 1st lien term
loan a B1 (LGD3) rating. The outlook is stable.
The use of proceeds is to help fund the acquisition of Zuffa LLC
(UFC Holdings, LLC will be the rated entity following the close of
the transaction) by WME Entertainment Parent, LLC (WME Parent) in
partnership with Silver Lake Partners and Kohlberg Kravis Roberts &
Co. Moody's expects the transaction will be funded with $1,420
million in new equity, $325 million in rollover equity from
management and existing investors, $400 million of preferred
equity, $1,300 million in new 1st lien term loans and $500 million
of 2nd lien term loans or unsecured debt. When the company
determines if the $500 million will be in the form of a 2nd lien
term loan or an unsecured note, Moody's will assign a rating to the
debt offering. While the terms are not known at the time of this
publication, Moody's expects that the $500 million of 2nd lien term
loan or unsecured notes would likely be rated Caa1.
The existing ratings at Zuffa, LLC including the Ba3 CFR and the
Ba3 rated senior secured credit facility that is on review for
downgrade will be withdrawn upon repayment of the outstanding
debt.
Initially the rating is expected to be assigned to VGD Merger Sub
LLC and then to UFC Holdings, LLC upon closing.
This is a summary of the rating actions:
Issuer: initially VGD Merger Sub LLC and then UFC Holdings, LLC
$150 million revolving credit facility due 2021, Assigned
B1 (LGD3)
$1,300 million 1st lien term loan due 2023, Assigned B1 (LGD3)
Corporate Family Rating, Assigned B2
Probability of Default Rating, Assigned B2-PD
Outlook is stable
RATINGS RATIONALE
UFC's B2 CFR reflects the very high leverage of 8.5x (including
Moody's standard adjustments) pro-forma for the transaction which
weakly positions the company at the existing ratings. Leverage
will decline from good EBITDA growth over the projection period,
but Moody's expects leverage levels will remain high which
increases vulnerability to operational underperformance. Also
reflected in the rating, is the $400 million in PIK preferred
equity which will increase the potential for cash flow or
additional debt to be used to repay the preferred equity over time.
The rating receives strength from its position as the largest
mixed martial arts (MMA) promotion company. This strong
competitive position is protected by high barriers to entry, which
include UFC's first mover advantage in structuring and organizing
the sport, growing fan interest and loyalty with respect to UFC,
brand strength in MMA, and its large contractually bound pool of
fighters with superior opportunities for exposure and profit. Above
average operating margins reflect the company's ability to leverage
its existing premium MMA brands and supports free cash flow
generation. Contractual media rights revenue increases over the
next several years should contribute meaningfully to EBITDA growth
and Moody's anticipates UFC will benefit from higher media rights
contracts after the existing agreements end in 2018. Growth is
also expected from its digital subscription offering as well as the
recent legalization of professional MMA in the state of New York.
The company's results in 2014 were heavily impacted by a slew of
big name fighter injuries prior to the events which caused pay per
view revenues to decline significantly below historical years.
Results have dramatically improved since then and Moody's
anticipates new strategies to help mitigate the impact of injuries
or last minute changes to the scheduled fight card. Moody's also
expects UFC to benefit from WME IMG, LLC's vast relationships and
capabilities which is expected to lead to cost savings, additional
revenue opportunities, and increase international expansion over
the investment horizon. However, UFC is expected to pay $25
million in annual management fees to WME parent's subsidiary, WME
IMG, LLC's (B2 CFR) restricted group.
Moody's anticipates that UFC will maintain a good liquidity profile
over the next twelve months with an expected cash balance of about
$30 million following the close of the transaction and an undrawn
$150 million revolving credit facility due 2021. Despite the high
leverage, UFC is expected to generate good free cash flow given the
limited capex requirement after the company's new headquarters is
completed in the first half of 2017. The term loan is expected to
be covenant lite and the revolver will contain a maximum first lien
leverage ratio when more than 30% of the revolver is drawn.
Moody's projects the company will make modest partner tax
distributions over the investment horizon. WME Parent is subject
to a $175 million contingent acquisition payment upon the
achievement of $275 million in EBITDA (but not earlier than June
30, 2017,) and $75 million payable upon achieving $350 million of
LTM EBITDA (but not earlier than Dec. 31, 2018).
The stable outlook reflects Moody's expectation that UFC's EBITDA
will continue to improve following a strong year in 2015 driven by
PPV revenues, increased digital revenues, and contractual domestic
and international television rights fees. While leverage is very
high, Moody's expects it to decline below 7x by the end of 2018.
Given the high leverage level which weakly positions the existing
rating, an upgrade in the near term is not likely. However an
upgrade could occur if leverage declines below 5x with continued
positive revenue and EBITDA growth as well as a good liquidity
profile. In addition, confidence would be needed that there were
not any equity friendly or leveraging transactions expected.
Failure to reduce Moody's adjusted leverage below 7x by the end of
2018 could lead to a downgrade. A financial policy that leads to
free cash flow being used for returns to equity holders instead of
debt repayment would also increase negative rating pressure. A
weak liquidity position, elevated concern about the ability to
service its debt or further leveraging transactions would also lead
to a downgrade.
UFC Holdings, LLC (aka Zuffa, LLC) is the world's leading promoter
of mixed martial arts (MMA) sports competition events. MMA is an
individual combat sport with international appeal, which combines
techniques from various combat sports and martial arts, including
boxing, karate, judo, jiu-jitsu, kickboxing, and wresting and is
governed by the "Unified Rules of MMA". Revenues for 2015 were
over $600 million.
UFC HOLDINGS: S&P Assigns 'B' CCR & Rates $1.45BB Facility 'B+'
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S&P Global Ratings said it assigned its 'B' corporate credit rating
to UFC Holdings LLC. The outlook is negative.
At the same time, S&P assigned its 'B+' issue-level rating and '2'
recovery rating to the company's $1.45 billion credit facility
(consisting of a $150 million revolver due 2021 and a $1.3 billion
term loan B due 2023). The '2' recovery rating reflects S&P's
expectation for substantial recovery (70% to 90%; upper half of the
range) for lenders in the event of a payment default. The proceeds
from the first-lien term loan, along with $500 million in planned
second-priority debt at a future date, $400 million in planned
preferred equity to be issued at a UFC intermediate parent company
(which S&P views as a debt-like obligation), and about $1.75
billion in equity contributions will be used to fund the
$4 billion acquisition of the company (including refinancing
outstanding debt at Zuffa LLC) and its UFC-branded and related
business operations by a consortium of investors led by U.S.
sports, media, and entertainment company WME IMG. S&P expects to
assign a 'CCC+' issue-level rating and '6' recovery rating to the
planned second priority debt as soon as practical upon the launch
of this debt. The expected '6' recovery rating will reflect S&P's
expectation for negligible (0% to 10%) recovery for lenders in a
simulated payment default.
Ratings on operating company Zuffa LLC remain on CreditWatch with
negative implications, but S&P expects to lower the corporate
credit rating on this entity to 'B', in line with the rating on UFC
Holdings LLC, and subsequently withdraw all ratings on Zuffa LLC
upon the close of the transactions.
"The 'B' corporate credit rating reflects very high anticipated
adjusted leverage to complete the acquisition, partly offset by
good EBITDA coverage of cash interest expense and an adequate
liquidity profile," said S&P Global Ratings credit analyst Emile
Courtney.
Very high anticipated leverage at UFC is also partly offset by
S&P's belief that the company's EBITDA has a plausible and robust
growth path. Anticipated EBITDA growth is mainly related to
incremental domestic and international contracted media rights
revenue in future periods, including the likely favorable
renegotiation of existing media contracts, and our belief that the
risk of marquee fighter injuries, which caused a significant more
than 40% decline in EBITDA in 2014, will likely be partially
mitigated in future periods. This is because the company has
adopted a strategy of marketing multiple fights at events and
planning back-up matches and fighters in the event of injuries,
among other remedial training and safety actions to lessen the
frequency and severity of injuries when they occur.
The negative outlook reflects significant leverage at UFC. Despite
moderate anticipated discretionary cash flow for debt repayment,
UFC will rely heavily on EBITDA growth to reduce leverage over the
next few years. Given the potential for periodic variability in
events revenue, S&P would need to be confident UFC can reduce total
lease- and preferred stock-adjusted debt to EBITDA to below 8x
before revising the outlook to stable.
UNITED CORP INT'L: Taps Eason Law Firm as Legal Counsel
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United Corp. Int'l, Inc. seeks approval from the U.S. Bankruptcy
Court for the Northern District of Georgia to employ The Eason Law
Firm.
The firm will serve as the Debtor's legal counsel in connection
with its Chapter 11 case.
Rodney Eason, Esq., at The Eason Law Firm, disclosed in a court
filing that the firm does not hold or represent any interest
adverse to the Debtor's estate.
The firm can be reached through:
Rodney L. Eason, Esq.
6150 Old National Highway,
College Park, GA 30349
Phone: (770) 909-7200
Fax: (770) 909-0644
Email: reason@easonlawfirm.com
About United Corp. Int'l
United Corp. Int'l, Inc. sought protection under Chapter 11 of the
Bankruptcy Code (Bankr. N.D. Ga. Case No. 16-60912) on June 23,
2016.
UNREIN & COMPANY: Taps Ramberg & Associates as Accountant
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Unrein & Company, Inc. seeks approval from the U.S. Bankruptcy
Court for the District of Kansas to hire Ramberg & Associates P.A.
Ramberg & Associates will serve as accountant for Unrein & Company
and its affiliates in connection with their Chapter 11 cases. The
services to be provided by the firm include the preparation of tax
returns, tax filing and financial reporting.
The firm's professionals and their hourly rates are:
Certified Public Accountant $180
Senior Staff $125
Staff $70
Ron Ramberg Jr., disclosed in a court filing that his firm has no
connections with the Debtors or any of their creditors.
The Debtors can be reached through their counsel:
Jeffrey A. Deines, Esq.
Lentz Clark Deines PA
9260 Glenwood
Overland Park, KS 66212
Tel: (913) 648-0600
Fax: (913) 648-0664
Email: jdeines@lcdlaw.com
Email: smccall@lcdlaw.com
About Unrein & Company
Unrein & Company, Inc. and its four affiliates sought protection
under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code (Bankr. D. Kan. Lead Case
No. 16-20399) on March 11, 2016. The petition was signed by Eric
Unrein, owner and president.
At the time of the filing, Unrein & Company, Inc. estimated its
assets and debts at $500,000 to $1 million.
US CELLULAR: Egan-Jones Cuts Sr. Unsecured Rating to 'BB'
---------------------------------------------------------
Egan-Jones Ratings Company lowered the senior unsecured ratings on
debt issued by United States Cellular Corp to BB from BB+ on July
8, 2016.
United States Cellular Corporation provides wireless
telecommunications services in the United States.
US ENERGY MANAGEMENT: Taps Dan Martens as Attorney
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US Energy Management, Inc. seeks approval from the U.S. Bankruptcy
Court for the Northern District of Texas to hire the Law Office of
Dan E. Martens as the attorney to represent the Debtor in an appeal
filed with the 5th District Court of Appeals, Dallas, Texas, in
case no. 05-16-00 505-cv an appeal of default judgment in case no.
416-04161-2015 in the 416 th District Court, Collin County Texas
("Appeal") pursuant to 11 U.S.C section 327.
The professional services that the firm is to render include:
(a) giving Debtor legal advice with respect to its appeal and
claims pursuant to the appealed judgment; and
(b) taking necessary action to proceed with the appeal and any
possible remand issues and to perform all other legal
services related to the appeal which may be necessary
herein.
The firm will be paid at these hourly rates:
Dan Martens $400
Christopher Hills $175
Liza Pourzand $100
The firm will also be reimbursed for reasonable out-of-pocket
expenses incurred.
Dan Martens assured the Court that the firm is a "disinterested
person" as the term is defined in Section 101(14) of the Bankruptcy
Code and does not represent any interest adverse to the Debtors and
their estates.
The firm can be reached at:
Dan E. Martens, Esq.
LAW OFFICE OF DAN E. MARTENS
5600 Tennyson Parkway, Suite 382
Plano, TX 75024
Tel: (972) 335-3888
About US Energy Management
US Energy Management, Inc. sought protection under Chapter 11 of
the Bankruptcy Code (Bankr. N.D. Tex. Case No. 16-31941) on May 12,
2016, listing $100,001 to $1,000,000 in both assets and
liabilities.
VAUGHN ENVIRONMENTAL: Court to Take Up Plan Outline on Oct. 7
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The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania
is set to hold a hearing on October 7, at 9:30 a.m., to consider
the disclosure statement detailing the Chapter 11 plan of Vaughn
Environmental Services, Inc.
The hearing will take place at the U.S. Courthouse, Third Floor,
Courtroom 3, 240 West Third Street, Williamsport, Pennsylvania.
Objections are due by August 23.
Vaughn can be reached through its counsel:
Kevin Joseph Petak, Esq.
Spence Custer Saylor Wolfe Rose, LLC
216 Franklin St., Suite 400
P.O. Box 280
Johnstown, PA 15907
Email: kpetak@spencecuster.com
About Vaughn Environmental Services
Vaughn Environmental Services, Inc. sought protection under Chapter
11 of the Bankruptcy Code (Bankr. M.D. Penn. Case No. 15-03937) on
September 15, 2015. The case is assigned to Judge John J. Thomas.
VERIFONE SYSTEMS: Egan-Jones Assigns BB+ Sr. Unsecured Ratings
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Egan-Jones Ratings Company assigned BB+ senior unsecured ratings on
debt issued by VeriFone Systems Inc on July 18, 2016.
Verifone is an American multinational corporation headquartered in
San Jose, California that provides technology for electronic
payment transactions and value-added services at the point-of-sale.
VERINT SYSTEMS: Egan-Jones Assigns B+ Sr. Unsecured Rating
----------------------------------------------------------
Egan-Jones Ratings Agency assigned a B+ senior unsecured rating on
debt issued by Verint Systems Inc on July 15, 2016.
Verint Systems is a Melville, New York-based analytics company
which was founded in 2002. The company sells software and hardware
products for security, surveillance, and business intelligence.
VIASAT INC: Egan-Jones Assigns 'B' Sr. Unsecured Ratings
--------------------------------------------------------
Egan-Jones Ratings Company assigned B senior unsecured ratings on
debt issued by ViaSat Inc on July 18, 2016.
ViaSat Inc. is a communications company based in Carlsbad,
California, with additional operations across the United States and
worldwide.
VINOD GOPAL PATEL: Court to Take Up Plan Outline on August 24
-------------------------------------------------------------
The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Florida is
set to hold a hearing on August 24, at 1:30 p.m., to consider the
disclosure statement detailing the Chapter 11 plan of Vinod Gopal
Patel.
The hearing will take place at the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Courtroom
B, 8th Floor, 1515 North Flagler Drive, West Palm Beach, Florida.
Objections are due by August 17.
The Debtor can be reached through:
Joe M. Grant, Esq.
Adam D. Marshall, Esq.
Marshall Socarras Grant P.L.
197 S. Federal Highway, Suite 300
Boca Raton, Florida 33432
Phone No (561) 361-1000
Vinod Gopal Patel sought protection under Chapter 11 of the
Bankruptcy Code (Bankr. S.D. Fla. Case No. 16-13703) on March 16,
2016. The case is assigned to Judge Erik P. Kimball.
VOYA FINANCIAL: Moody's Rates Subordinated Debt Shelf (P)Ba1
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Moody's Investors Service has assigned provisional ratings,
including a (P) Baa3 senior unsecured debt rating, to the universal
shelf registration of Voya Financial, Inc. (VOYA, guaranteed senior
debt at Baa2, stable outlook). The shelf was filed on June 18, 2014
(for a complete list of ratings, see below). The outlook on the
provisional ratings is stable.
RATINGS RATIONALE
VOYA's ratings are based on the group's important position in
retirement savings market, with leading positions in the
specialized 403(b) and 457 pension sectors. These strengths are
mitigated by Voya Financial's significant exposure to the U.S.
equity market from its large book of legacy variable annuities
(VAs) and fee-based pension businesses. Continuing weakness in net
flows in the company's core tax-sheltered pension businesses
remains a concern for future profitability, despite the recent
improvement, as the company re-prices its business. Moody's expects
the company's capital adequacy, as measured by its 485%
consolidated NAIC Risk-Based Capital ratio at year-end 2015, to
continue to decline over time, given shareholder pressures, but
remain strong (i.e., no less than its 425% target).
Moody's said the following factors could change VOYA's ratings up:
reduction in earnings volatility, resulting in return-on-capital
(ROC) consistently close to 8%, excluding one-time items; RBC ratio
consistently at or above 425% (company action level), while
maintaining good capital adequacy at onshore captives; cash
coverage at or above 5x, and earnings coverage of at least 7x, each
on a consistent basis; successful completion of re-pricing
initiative, with reversal of negative cash flows in core on-going
pension businesses.
Conversely, the following factors could change the rating down: the
erosion of Voya Financial's business franchise and distribution,
with increasing net cash outflows of pension core products; ROC's
consistently below 5%; consolidated RBC ratio falling below 375%
(company action level, excluding the captive, which, separately,
must be adequately capitalized); and cash coverage of less than 3x,
earnings coverage of below 5x.
The following provisional ratings have been assigned with a stable
outlook:
Voya Financial Inc.: Senior unsecured debt shelf at (P)Baa3;
senior subordinated debt shelf at (P)Ba1; preferred shelf
at (P)Ba2.
VOYA Financial is a publicly owned life insurance group,
headquartered in New York City. At March 31, 2016, it had
consolidated GAAP assets of almost $214 billion and shareholders'
equity of close to $16 billion.
WELLS TRANSPORT: U.S. Trustee Unable to Appoint Committee
---------------------------------------------------------
The Office of the U.S. Trustee disclosed in a court filing that no
official committee of unsecured creditors has been appointed in the
Chapter 11 case of Wells Transport, Inc.
Wells Transport, Inc. filed a Chapter 11 bankruptcy petition
(Bankr. M.D. Tenn. Case No. 16-04248) on June 13, 2016. Hon.
Marian F. Harrison presides over the case. The Law Offices of
Lefkovitz & Lefkovitz represents the Debtor as counsel. In its
petition, the Debtor estimated $350,123 in assets and $1.20 million
in liabilities. The petition was signed by Frank Saleh, president.
WEST CORP: Egan-Jones Assigns BB- Sr. Unsecured Ratings
-------------------------------------------------------
Egan-Jones Ratings Company assigned BB- senior unsecured ratings on
debt issued by West Corp on July 18, 2016.
West Corporation is a publicly traded telecommunications services
provider based in Omaha, Nebraska.
ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES: Egan-Jones Assigns CCC+ Sr. Unsec. Rating
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Egan-Jones Ratings Agency assigned a CCC+ senior unsecured rating
on debt issued by Zebra Technologies Corp on July 15, 2016. EJR
also assigned a C rating on commercial paper issued by the Company.
Zebra Technologies is a public company based in Lincolnshire,
Illinois, USA, that manufactures and sells marking, tracking and
computer printing technologies.
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Total
Share- Total
Total Holders' Working
Assets Equity Capital
Company Ticker ($MM) ($MM) ($MM)
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ABSOLUTE SOFTWRE ALSWF US 105.0 (41.3) (39.7)
ABSOLUTE SOFTWRE OU1 GR 105.0 (41.3) (39.7)
ABSOLUTE SOFTWRE ABT2EUR EU 105.0 (41.3) (39.7)
ABSOLUTE SOFTWRE ABT CN 105.0 (41.3) (39.7)
ADV MICRO DEVICE AMD* MM 3,316.0 (413.0) 925.0
ADV MICRO DEVICE AMD US 3,316.0 (413.0) 925.0
ADV MICRO DEVICE AMDCHF EU 3,316.0 (413.0) 925.0
ADV MICRO DEVICE AMD SW 3,316.0 (413.0) 925.0
ADV MICRO DEVICE AMD GR 3,316.0 (413.0) 925.0
ADV MICRO DEVICE AMD QT 3,316.0 (413.0) 925.0
ADV MICRO DEVICE AMD TH 3,316.0 (413.0) 925.0
ADV MICRO DEVICE AMD TE 3,316.0 (413.0) 925.0
ADVENT SOFTWARE ADVS US 424.8 (50.1) (110.8)
AERIE PHARMACEUT AERI US 139.2 (0.2) 104.6
AERIE PHARMACEUT 0P0 GR 139.2 (0.2) 104.6
AERIE PHARMACEUT AERIEUR EU 139.2 (0.2) 104.6
AEROJET ROCKETDY AJRD US 1,988.0 (124.0) 132.7
AEROJET ROCKETDY AJRDEUR EU 1,988.0 (124.0) 132.7
AEROJET ROCKETDY GCY GR 1,988.0 (124.0) 132.7
AEROJET ROCKETDY GCY TH 1,988.0 (124.0) 132.7
AIR CANADA ACDVF US 13,503.0 (732.0) (256.0)
AIR CANADA AC CN 13,503.0 (732.0) (256.0)
AIR CANADA ADH2 GR 13,503.0 (732.0) (256.0)
AIR CANADA ACEUR EU 13,503.0 (732.0) (256.0)
AIR CANADA ADH2 TH 13,503.0 (732.0) (256.0)
AK STEEL HLDG AK2 TH 3,987.3 (611.6) 750.7
AK STEEL HLDG AKS* MM 3,987.3 (611.6) 750.7
AK STEEL HLDG AK2 GR 3,987.3 (611.6) 750.7
AK STEEL HLDG AKS US 3,987.3 (611.6) 750.7
AMER RESTAUR-LP ICTPU US 33.5 (4.0) (6.2)
AMYLIN PHARMACEU AMLN US 1,998.7 (42.4) 263.0
ANGIE'S LIST INC 8AL GR 182.4 (3.5) (27.8)
ANGIE'S LIST INC ANGIEUR EU 182.4 (3.5) (27.8)
ANGIE'S LIST INC ANGI US 182.4 (3.5) (27.8)
ANGIE'S LIST INC 8AL TH 182.4 (3.5) (27.8)
ARCH COAL INC ACIIQ* MM 4,855.4 (1,449.1) 913.7
ARGOS THERAPEUTI ARGS US 42.8 (20.2) 0.9
ARGOS THERAPEUTI 77A GR 42.8 (20.2) 0.9
ARIAD PHARM APS TH 502.5 (154.0) 84.2
ARIAD PHARM ARIAEUR EU 502.5 (154.0) 84.2
ARIAD PHARM APS GR 502.5 (154.0) 84.2
ARIAD PHARM ARIACHF EU 502.5 (154.0) 84.2
ARIAD PHARM ARIA SW 502.5 (154.0) 84.2
ARIAD PHARM ARIA US 502.5 (154.0) 84.2
ARIAD PHARM APS QT 502.5 (154.0) 84.2
ARRAY BIOPHARMA ARRYEUR EU 196.2 (14.8) 128.0
ARRAY BIOPHARMA ARRY US 196.2 (14.8) 128.0
ARRAY BIOPHARMA AR2 TH 196.2 (14.8) 128.0
ARRAY BIOPHARMA AR2 GR 196.2 (14.8) 128.0
ASPEN TECHNOLOGY AST GR 439.4 (35.5) (21.3)
ASPEN TECHNOLOGY AZPNEUR EU 439.4 (35.5) (21.3)
ASPEN TECHNOLOGY AZPN US 439.4 (35.5) (21.3)
AUTOZONE INC AZO US 8,464.1 (1,863.3) (422.1)
AUTOZONE INC AZ5 TH 8,464.1 (1,863.3) (422.1)
AUTOZONE INC AZOEUR EU 8,464.1 (1,863.3) (422.1)
AUTOZONE INC AZ5 GR 8,464.1 (1,863.3) (422.1)
AVID TECHNOLOGY AVD GR 311.8 (303.6) (75.2)
AVID TECHNOLOGY AVID US 311.8 (303.6) (75.2)
AVINTIV SPECIALT POLGA US 1,991.4 (3.9) 322.1
AVON - BDR AVON34 BZ 3,629.1 (435.7) 604.6
AVON PRODUCTS AVP TH 3,629.1 (435.7) 604.6
AVON PRODUCTS AVP GR 3,629.1 (435.7) 604.6
AVON PRODUCTS AVP US 3,629.1 (435.7) 604.6
AVON PRODUCTS AVP CI 3,629.1 (435.7) 604.6
AVON PRODUCTS AVP* MM 3,629.1 (435.7) 604.6
BARRACUDA NETWOR 7BM QT 430.7 (19.3) (28.8)
BARRACUDA NETWOR CUDAEUR EU 430.7 (19.3) (28.8)
BARRACUDA NETWOR 7BM GR 430.7 (19.3) (28.8)
BARRACUDA NETWOR CUDA US 430.7 (19.3) (28.8)
BENEFITFOCUS INC BNFT US 136.0 (26.7) 9.6
BENEFITFOCUS INC BTF GR 136.0 (26.7) 9.6
BLUE BIRD CORP 1291067D US 279.4 (119.2) (10.2)
BLUE BIRD CORP BLBD US 279.4 (119.2) (10.2)
BOMBARDIER INC-B BBDBN MM 23,667.0 (3,442.0) 1,342.0
BOMBARDIER-B OLD BBDYB BB 23,667.0 (3,442.0) 1,342.0
BOMBARDIER-B W/I BBD/W CN 23,667.0 (3,442.0) 1,342.0
BRINKER INTL BKJ GR 1,489.2 (243.7) (225.6)
BRINKER INTL EAT2EUR EU 1,489.2 (243.7) (225.6)
BRINKER INTL EAT US 1,489.2 (243.7) (225.6)
BUFFALO COAL COR BUC SJ 48.1 (17.9) 0.3
BURLINGTON STORE BUI GR 2,605.9 (105.2) 106.6
BURLINGTON STORE BURL US 2,605.9 (105.2) 106.6
CABLEVISION SY-A CVY GR 6,732.4 (4,832.9) (257.2)
CABLEVISION SY-A CVC US 6,732.4 (4,832.9) (257.2)
CABLEVISION-W/I CVC-W US 6,732.4 (4,832.9) (257.2)
CABLEVISION-W/I 8441293Q US 6,732.4 (4,832.9) (257.2)
CALIFORNIA RESOU 1CLB GR 6,662.0 (952.0) (207.0)
CALIFORNIA RESOU CRC US 6,662.0 (952.0) (207.0)
CALIFORNIA RESOU CRCEUR EU 6,662.0 (952.0) (207.0)
CALIFORNIA RESOU 1CLB QT 6,662.0 (952.0) (207.0)
CALIFORNIA RESOU 1CL TH 6,662.0 (952.0) (207.0)
CAMBIUM LEARNING ABCD US 131.8 (74.0) (58.3)
CARBONITE INC 4CB GR 132.7 (4.8) (46.0)
CARBONITE INC CARB US 132.7 (4.8) (46.0)
CASELLA WASTE CWST US 620.4 (28.5) 0.3
CASELLA WASTE WA3 GR 620.4 (28.5) 0.3
CEB INC FC9 GR 1,299.6 (23.3) (202.0)
CEB INC CEB US 1,299.6 (23.3) (202.0)
CEDAR FAIR LP FUN US 2,003.8 (41.8) (100.7)
CEDAR FAIR LP 7CF GR 2,003.8 (41.8) (100.7)
CENTENNIAL COMM CYCL US 1,480.9 (925.9) (52.1)
CF CORP CFCOU US 0.6 (0.1) (0.1)
CHARTER COMMUN-A CHTR US 40,524.0 (219.0) (313.0)
CHARTER COMMUN-A CHTR1EUR EU 40,524.0 (219.0) (313.0)
CHOICE HOTELS CZH GR 787.3 (385.9) 117.8
CHOICE HOTELS CHH US 787.3 (385.9) 117.8
CINCINNATI BELL CIB GR 1,444.6 (291.6) (64.2)
CINCINNATI BELL CBB US 1,444.6 (291.6) (64.2)
CLEAR CHANNEL-A C7C GR 5,739.4 (940.4) 692.7
CLEAR CHANNEL-A CCO US 5,739.4 (940.4) 692.7
CLIFFS NATURAL R CLF2EUR EU 1,886.3 (1,696.7) 352.2
CLIFFS NATURAL R CVA GR 1,886.3 (1,696.7) 352.2
CLIFFS NATURAL R CVA QT 1,886.3 (1,696.7) 352.2
CLIFFS NATURAL R CLF* MM 1,886.3 (1,696.7) 352.2
CLIFFS NATURAL R CLF US 1,886.3 (1,696.7) 352.2
CLIFFS NATURAL R CVA TH 1,886.3 (1,696.7) 352.2
COGENT COMMUNICA OGM1 GR 665.1 (18.4) 168.5
COGENT COMMUNICA CCOI US 665.1 (18.4) 168.5
COHERUS BIOSCIEN 8C5 TH 226.2 (66.9) 118.7
COHERUS BIOSCIEN 8C5 GR 226.2 (66.9) 118.7
COHERUS BIOSCIEN CHRSEUR EU 226.2 (66.9) 118.7
COHERUS BIOSCIEN CHRS US 226.2 (66.9) 118.7
COLGATE-BDR COLG34 BZ 12,448.0 (73.0) 27.0
COLGATE-PALMOLIV CL* MM 12,448.0 (73.0) 27.0
COLGATE-PALMOLIV CL US 12,448.0 (73.0) 27.0
COLGATE-PALMOLIV CLCHF EU 12,448.0 (73.0) 27.0
COLGATE-PALMOLIV CLEUR EU 12,448.0 (73.0) 27.0
COLGATE-PALMOLIV CPA QT 12,448.0 (73.0) 27.0
COLGATE-PALMOLIV CL SW 12,448.0 (73.0) 27.0
COLGATE-PALMOLIV CPA GR 12,448.0 (73.0) 27.0
COLGATE-PALMOLIV CPA TH 12,448.0 (73.0) 27.0
COMMUNICATION 8XC GR 2,517.9 (1,288.9) -
COMMUNICATION CSAL US 2,517.9 (1,288.9) -
CPI CARD GROUP I CPB GR 280.0 (82.3) 64.0
CPI CARD GROUP I PMTS US 280.0 (82.3) 64.0
CPI CARD GROUP I PNT CN 280.0 (82.3) 64.0
CRIUS ENERGY TRU CRIUF US 306.5 (49.0) (85.8)
CRIUS ENERGY TRU KWH-U CN 306.5 (49.0) (85.8)
CVR NITROGEN LP RNF US 241.4 (166.3) 12.0
CYAN INC YCN GR 112.1 (18.4) 56.9
CYAN INC CYNI US 112.1 (18.4) 56.9
DELEK LOGISTICS DKL US 379.2 (11.0) 22.1
DELEK LOGISTICS D6L GR 379.2 (11.0) 22.1
DENNY'S CORP DE8 GR 288.8 (57.4) (48.9)
DENNY'S CORP DENN US 288.8 (57.4) (48.9)
DIRECTV DTVEUR EU 25,321.0 (3,463.0) 1,360.0
DIRECTV DTV CI 25,321.0 (3,463.0) 1,360.0
DIRECTV DTV US 25,321.0 (3,463.0) 1,360.0
DOMINO'S PIZZA DPZ US 652.3 (1,914.8) 93.7
DOMINO'S PIZZA EZV GR 652.3 (1,914.8) 93.7
DOMINO'S PIZZA EZV TH 652.3 (1,914.8) 93.7
DPL INC DPL US 3,202.9 (16.9) (466.2)
DUN & BRADSTREET DNB US 2,176.0 (1,106.3) (94.4)
DUN & BRADSTREET DB5 GR 2,176.0 (1,106.3) (94.4)
DUN & BRADSTREET DNB1EUR EU 2,176.0 (1,106.3) (94.4)
DUNKIN' BRANDS G 2DB TH 3,130.4 (203.7) 147.1
DUNKIN' BRANDS G 2DB GR 3,130.4 (203.7) 147.1
DUNKIN' BRANDS G 2DB QT 3,130.4 (203.7) 147.1
DUNKIN' BRANDS G DNKNEUR EU 3,130.4 (203.7) 147.1
DUNKIN' BRANDS G DNKN US 3,130.4 (203.7) 147.1
DURATA THERAPEUT DRTXEUR EU 82.1 (16.1) 11.7
DURATA THERAPEUT DRTX US 82.1 (16.1) 11.7
DURATA THERAPEUT DTA GR 82.1 (16.1) 11.7
EASTMAN KODAK CO KODK US 2,066.0 (48.0) 861.0
EASTMAN KODAK CO KODN GR 2,066.0 (48.0) 861.0
EDGEN GROUP INC EDG US 883.8 (0.8) 409.2
ENERGIZER HOLDIN ENR-WEUR EU 1,584.4 (10.2) 643.2
ENERGIZER HOLDIN EGG GR 1,584.4 (10.2) 643.2
ENERGIZER HOLDIN ENR US 1,584.4 (10.2) 643.2
EPL OIL & GAS IN EPL US 463.6 (1,080.5) (1,301.7)
EPL OIL & GAS IN EPA1 GR 463.6 (1,080.5) (1,301.7)
ERIN ENERGY CORP ERN SJ 359.6 (137.4) (338.3)
EXELIXIS INC EX9 QT 492.5 (156.0) 238.4
EXELIXIS INC EXEL US 492.5 (156.0) 238.4
EXELIXIS INC EX9 GR 492.5 (156.0) 238.4
EXELIXIS INC EXELEUR EU 492.5 (156.0) 238.4
EXELIXIS INC EX9 TH 492.5 (156.0) 238.4
FAIRMOUNT SANTRO FM1 GR 1,316.0 (73.6) 171.8
FAIRMOUNT SANTRO FMSAEUR EU 1,316.0 (73.6) 171.8
FAIRMOUNT SANTRO FMSA US 1,316.0 (73.6) 171.8
FAIRPOINT COMMUN FONN GR 1,291.0 (17.0) (1.2)
FAIRPOINT COMMUN FRP US 1,291.0 (17.0) (1.2)
FIFTH STREET ASS FSAM US 161.0 (11.6) -
FREESCALE SEMICO 1FS GR 3,159.0 (3,079.0) 1,264.0
FREESCALE SEMICO FSLEUR EU 3,159.0 (3,079.0) 1,264.0
FREESCALE SEMICO 1FS QT 3,159.0 (3,079.0) 1,264.0
FREESCALE SEMICO FSL US 3,159.0 (3,079.0) 1,264.0
FREESCALE SEMICO 1FS TH 3,159.0 (3,079.0) 1,264.0
GAMCO INVESTO-A GBL US 115.9 (248.2) -
GAMING AND LEISU GLPI US 2,436.2 (258.8) (98.7)
GAMING AND LEISU 2GL GR 2,436.2 (258.8) (98.7)
GARDA WRLD -CL A GW CN 1,793.0 (360.9) 107.4
GARTNER INC IT* MM 2,211.5 (112.7) (111.9)
GARTNER INC GGRA GR 2,211.5 (112.7) (111.9)
GARTNER INC IT US 2,211.5 (112.7) (111.9)
GCP APPLIED TECH 43G GR 985.6 (182.1) 219.8
GCP APPLIED TECH GCP US 985.6 (182.1) 219.8
GENTIVA HEALTH GTIV US 1,225.2 (285.2) 130.0
GENTIVA HEALTH GHT GR 1,225.2 (285.2) 130.0
GLG PARTNERS INC GLG US 400.0 (285.6) 156.9
GLG PARTNERS-UTS GLG/U US 400.0 (285.6) 156.9
GOLD RESERVE INC GDRZF US 24.0 (20.5) 10.0
GOLD RESERVE INC GOD GR 24.0 (20.5) 10.0
GOLD RESERVE INC GRZ CN 24.0 (20.5) 10.0
GRAHAM PACKAGING GRM US 2,947.5 (520.8) 298.5
GYMBOREE CORP/TH GYMB US 1,162.6 (309.2) 28.7
HCA HOLDINGS INC HCA US 32,776.0 (5,999.0) 3,803.0
HCA HOLDINGS INC HCAEUR EU 32,776.0 (5,999.0) 3,803.0
HCA HOLDINGS INC 2BH TH 32,776.0 (5,999.0) 3,803.0
HCA HOLDINGS INC 2BH GR 32,776.0 (5,999.0) 3,803.0
HECKMANN CORP-U HEK/U US 460.1 (65.1) (465.4)
HEWLETT-PACKA-WI HPQ-W US 25,523.0 (4,786.0) (1,477.0)
HOVNANIAN-A-WI HOV-W US 2,518.6 (152.3) 1,519.6
HP COMPANY-BDR HPQB34 BZ 25,523.0 (4,786.0) (1,477.0)
HP INC HPQ* MM 25,523.0 (4,786.0) (1,477.0)
HP INC HPQ US 25,523.0 (4,786.0) (1,477.0)
HP INC HPQ CI 25,523.0 (4,786.0) (1,477.0)
HP INC 7HP TH 25,523.0 (4,786.0) (1,477.0)
HP INC HPQ TE 25,523.0 (4,786.0) (1,477.0)
HP INC 7HP GR 25,523.0 (4,786.0) (1,477.0)
HP INC HPQCHF EU 25,523.0 (4,786.0) (1,477.0)
HP INC HPQ SW 25,523.0 (4,786.0) (1,477.0)
HUGHES TELEMATIC HUTCU US 110.2 (101.6) (113.8)
IDEXX LABS IX1 GR 1,478.6 (73.8) (69.7)
IDEXX LABS IDXX US 1,478.6 (73.8) (69.7)
IDEXX LABS IX1 TH 1,478.6 (73.8) (69.7)
INFOR ACQUISIT-A IAC/A CN 233.0 (1.6) 2.0
INFOR ACQUISITIO IAC-U CN 233.0 (1.6) 2.0
INFOR US INC LWSN US 6,048.5 (796.8) (226.4)
INNOVIVA INC INVA US 387.8 (362.0) 186.1
INNOVIVA INC HVE GR 387.8 (362.0) 186.1
INTERNATIONAL WI ITWG US 325.1 (11.5) 95.4
INTERUPS INC ITUP US 0.0 (0.3) (0.3)
INVENTIV HEALTH VTIV US 2,127.8 (783.0) 121.1
IPCS INC IPCS US 559.2 (33.0) 72.1
ISRAMCO INC IRM GR 144.9 (2.8) 12.5
ISRAMCO INC ISRLEUR EU 144.9 (2.8) 12.5
ISRAMCO INC ISRL US 144.9 (2.8) 12.5
ISTA PHARMACEUTI ISTA US 124.7 (64.8) 2.2
J CREW GROUP INC JCG US 1,477.3 (776.7) 91.4
JACK IN THE BOX JACK US 1,301.5 (190.6) (83.8)
JACK IN THE BOX JBX GR 1,301.5 (190.6) (83.8)
JACK IN THE BOX JACK1EUR EU 1,301.5 (190.6) (83.8)
JUST ENERGY GROU 1JE GR 1,247.4 (651.1) (118.7)
JUST ENERGY GROU JE US 1,247.4 (651.1) (118.7)
JUST ENERGY GROU JE CN 1,247.4 (651.1) (118.7)
KOPPERS HOLDINGS KO9 GR 1,129.7 (4.3) 173.5
KOPPERS HOLDINGS KOP US 1,129.7 (4.3) 173.5
L BRANDS INC LBEUR EU 7,426.0 (1,086.0) 1,386.0
L BRANDS INC LTD TH 7,426.0 (1,086.0) 1,386.0
L BRANDS INC LB US 7,426.0 (1,086.0) 1,386.0
L BRANDS INC LTD GR 7,426.0 (1,086.0) 1,386.0
L BRANDS INC LTD QT 7,426.0 (1,086.0) 1,386.0
L BRANDS INC LB* MM 7,426.0 (1,086.0) 1,386.0
LANDCADIA HOLDIN LCAHU US 0.3 (0.0) (0.3)
LAREDO PETROLEUM LPI US 1,637.2 (45.7) 124.8
LAREDO PETROLEUM 8LP GR 1,637.2 (45.7) 124.8
LAREDO PETROLEUM LPI1EUR EU 1,637.2 (45.7) 124.8
LEAP WIRELESS LWI TH 4,662.9 (125.1) 346.9
LEAP WIRELESS LWI GR 4,662.9 (125.1) 346.9
LEAP WIRELESS LEAP US 4,662.9 (125.1) 346.9
LORILLARD INC LLV GR 4,154.0 (2,134.0) 1,135.0
LORILLARD INC LLV TH 4,154.0 (2,134.0) 1,135.0
LORILLARD INC LO US 4,154.0 (2,134.0) 1,135.0
MADISON-A/NEW-WI MSGN-W US 799.5 (1,167.1) 134.9
MAJESCOR RESOURC MJXEUR EU 0.1 (0.0) (0.0)
MANITOWOC FOOD MFS US 1,822.9 (125.7) 2.5
MANITOWOC FOOD 6M6 GR 1,822.9 (125.7) 2.5
MANITOWOC FOOD MFS1EUR EU 1,822.9 (125.7) 2.5
MANNKIND CORP MNKD IT 93.3 (373.5) (205.1)
MARRIOTT INTL-A MAQ TH 6,121.0 (3,667.0) (1,823.0)
MARRIOTT INTL-A MAQ GR 6,121.0 (3,667.0) (1,823.0)
MARRIOTT INTL-A MAR US 6,121.0 (3,667.0) (1,823.0)
MDC COMM-W/I MDZ/W CN 1,571.6 (454.2) (274.0)
MDC PARTNERS-A MDZ/A CN 1,571.6 (454.2) (274.0)
MDC PARTNERS-A MDCAEUR EU 1,571.6 (454.2) (274.0)
MDC PARTNERS-A MDCA US 1,571.6 (454.2) (274.0)
MDC PARTNERS-EXC MDZ/N CN 1,571.6 (454.2) (274.0)
MEAD JOHNSON 0MJA GR 4,016.8 (592.4) 1,392.1
MEAD JOHNSON MJNEUR EU 4,016.8 (592.4) 1,392.1
MEAD JOHNSON 0MJA TH 4,016.8 (592.4) 1,392.1
MEAD JOHNSON MJN US 4,016.8 (592.4) 1,392.1
MEDLEY MANAGE-A MDLY US 112.0 (24.5) 44.7
MERITOR INC AID1 GR 2,093.0 (601.0) 146.0
MERITOR INC MTOR US 2,093.0 (601.0) 146.0
MERITOR INC MTOREUR EU 2,093.0 (601.0) 146.0
MERRIMACK PHARMA MACK US 192.9 (217.1) 63.3
MERRIMACK PHARMA MP6 GR 192.9 (217.1) 63.3
MICHAELS COS INC MIM GR 1,938.7 (1,683.4) 551.6
MICHAELS COS INC MIK US 1,938.7 (1,683.4) 551.6
MIDSTATES PETROL MPO1EUR EU 782.8 (1,504.5) (1,920.4)
MONEYGRAM INTERN MGI US 4,280.0 (224.3) (16.8)
MOODY'S CORP DUT TH 5,044.9 (369.5) 1,883.7
MOODY'S CORP MCOEUR EU 5,044.9 (369.5) 1,883.7
MOODY'S CORP MCO US 5,044.9 (369.5) 1,883.7
MOODY'S CORP DUT GR 5,044.9 (369.5) 1,883.7
MOTOROLA SOLUTIO MTLA GR 9,049.0 (137.0) 1,969.0
MOTOROLA SOLUTIO MTLA QT 9,049.0 (137.0) 1,969.0
MOTOROLA SOLUTIO MOT TE 9,049.0 (137.0) 1,969.0
MOTOROLA SOLUTIO MTLA TH 9,049.0 (137.0) 1,969.0
MOTOROLA SOLUTIO MSI US 9,049.0 (137.0) 1,969.0
MPG OFFICE TRUST 1052394D US 1,280.0 (437.3) -
MSG NETWORKS- A MSGNEUR EU 799.5 (1,167.1) 134.9
MSG NETWORKS- A MSGN US 799.5 (1,167.1) 134.9
MSG NETWORKS- A 1M4 TH 799.5 (1,167.1) 134.9
MSG NETWORKS- A 1M4 GR 799.5 (1,167.1) 134.9
NATHANS FAMOUS NATH US 71.5 (72.3) 49.8
NATHANS FAMOUS NFA GR 71.5 (72.3) 49.8
NATIONAL CINEMED XWM GR 1,037.6 (173.3) 92.5
NATIONAL CINEMED NCMI US 1,037.6 (173.3) 92.5
NAVIDEA BIOPHARM NAVB IT 12.3 (57.2) (47.1)
NAVISTAR INTL NAV US 6,188.0 (5,121.0) 510.0
NAVISTAR INTL IHR GR 6,188.0 (5,121.0) 510.0
NAVISTAR INTL IHR TH 6,188.0 (5,121.0) 510.0
NEFF CORP-CL A NEFF US 672.3 (169.4) 0.4
NEKTAR THERAPEUT NKTR US 491.9 (0.3) 278.9
NEKTAR THERAPEUT ITH GR 491.9 (0.3) 278.9
NEW ENG RLTY-LP NEN US 193.8 (31.2) -
NORTHERN OIL AND NOG US 573.2 (322.5) (7.7)
NORTHERN OIL AND 4LT GR 573.2 (322.5) (7.7)
NTELOS HOLDINGS NTLS US 611.1 (39.9) 104.9
NYMOX PHARMACEUT NYMX US 1.0 (1.5) (0.3)
NYMOX PHARMACEUT NYM GR 1.0 (1.5) (0.3)
OCH-ZIFF CAPIT-A OZM US 1,255.3 (183.7) -
OCH-ZIFF CAPIT-A 35OA GR 1,255.3 (183.7) -
OMEROS CORP OMER US 36.0 (40.7) 6.8
OMEROS CORP 3O8 TH 36.0 (40.7) 6.8
OMEROS CORP 3O8 GR 36.0 (40.7) 6.8
OMEROS CORP OMEREUR EU 36.0 (40.7) 6.8
OMTHERA PHARMACE OMTH US 18.3 (8.5) (12.0)
ONCOMED PHARMACE OMED US 204.9 (19.8) 149.9
ONCOMED PHARMACE O0M GR 204.9 (19.8) 149.9
PALM INC PALM US 1,007.2 (6.2) 141.7
PAVMED INC PAVMU US 0.8 (0.1) (0.5)
PBF LOGISTICS LP 11P GR 433.6 (180.7) 40.6
PBF LOGISTICS LP PBFX US 433.6 (180.7) 40.6
PENN NATL GAMING PENN US 5,128.7 (649.1) (189.9)
PENN NATL GAMING PN1 GR 5,128.7 (649.1) (189.9)
PHILIP MORRIS IN 4I1 TH 34,802.0 (10,799.0) 3,374.0
PHILIP MORRIS IN PMI SW 34,802.0 (10,799.0) 3,374.0
PHILIP MORRIS IN PMI1 IX 34,802.0 (10,799.0) 3,374.0
PHILIP MORRIS IN PMI EB 34,802.0 (10,799.0) 3,374.0
PHILIP MORRIS IN PM US 34,802.0 (10,799.0) 3,374.0
PHILIP MORRIS IN PM1CHF EU 34,802.0 (10,799.0) 3,374.0
PHILIP MORRIS IN 4I1 QT 34,802.0 (10,799.0) 3,374.0
PHILIP MORRIS IN PM FP 34,802.0 (10,799.0) 3,374.0
PHILIP MORRIS IN 4I1 GR 34,802.0 (10,799.0) 3,374.0
PHILIP MORRIS IN PM1EUR EU 34,802.0 (10,799.0) 3,374.0
PHILIP MORRIS IN PM1 TE 34,802.0 (10,799.0) 3,374.0
PLAYBOY ENTERP-A PLA/A US 165.8 (54.4) (16.9)
PLAYBOY ENTERP-B PLA US 165.8 (54.4) (16.9)
PLY GEM HOLDINGS PG6 GR 1,210.9 (101.0) 239.9
PLY GEM HOLDINGS PGEM US 1,210.9 (101.0) 239.9
POLYMER GROUP-B POLGB US 1,991.4 (3.9) 322.1
PROTECTION ONE PONE US 562.9 (61.8) (7.6)
QUALITY DISTRIBU QDZ GR 413.0 (22.9) 102.9
QUALITY DISTRIBU QLTY US 413.0 (22.9) 102.9
QUINTILES TRANSN Q US 3,982.9 (205.9) 859.0
QUINTILES TRANSN QTS GR 3,982.9 (205.9) 859.0
RADIO ONE INC-A ROIA US 1,342.8 (63.9) 134.4
RADIO ONE-CL D ROIAK US 1,342.8 (63.9) 134.4
REATA PHARMACE-A RETA US 64.6 (273.0) 4.4
REATA PHARMACE-A 2R3 GR 64.6 (273.0) 4.4
REGAL ENTERTAI-A RETA GR 2,591.3 (873.6) (83.4)
REGAL ENTERTAI-A RGC US 2,591.3 (873.6) (83.4)
REGAL ENTERTAI-A RGC* MM 2,591.3 (873.6) (83.4)
RENAISSANCE LEA RLRN US 57.0 (28.2) (31.4)
RENTECH NITROGEN 2RN GR 241.4 (166.3) 12.0
RENTPATH LLC PRM US 208.0 (91.7) 3.6
REVLON INC-A RVL1 GR 1,887.7 (573.3) 308.5
REVLON INC-A REV US 1,887.7 (573.3) 308.5
RLJ ACQUISITI-UT RLJAU US 135.8 (13.5) 20.6
ROUNDY'S INC 4R1 GR 1,095.7 (92.7) 59.7
ROUNDY'S INC RNDY US 1,095.7 (92.7) 59.7
RURAL/METRO CORP RURL US 303.7 (92.1) 72.4
RYERSON HOLDING RYI US 1,582.8 (118.7) 625.0
RYERSON HOLDING 7RY GR 1,582.8 (118.7) 625.0
RYERSON HOLDING 7RY TH 1,582.8 (118.7) 625.0
SALLY BEAUTY HOL SBH US 2,069.4 (341.4) 643.4
SALLY BEAUTY HOL S7V GR 2,069.4 (341.4) 643.4
SANCHEZ ENERGY C SN US 1,421.2 (523.1) 401.7
SANCHEZ ENERGY C SN* MM 1,421.2 (523.1) 401.7
SANCHEZ ENERGY C 13S TH 1,421.2 (523.1) 401.7
SANCHEZ ENERGY C 13S GR 1,421.2 (523.1) 401.7
SBA COMM CORP-A SBACEUR EU 7,371.6 (1,630.6) 49.5
SBA COMM CORP-A SBJ GR 7,371.6 (1,630.6) 49.5
SBA COMM CORP-A SBAC US 7,371.6 (1,630.6) 49.5
SBA COMM CORP-A SBJ TH 7,371.6 (1,630.6) 49.5
SCIENTIFIC GAM-A SGMS US 7,690.7 (1,583.9) 516.3
SCIENTIFIC GAM-A TJW GR 7,690.7 (1,583.9) 516.3
SEARS HOLDINGS SEE TH 11,175.0 (2,360.0) 1,526.0
SEARS HOLDINGS SEE GR 11,175.0 (2,360.0) 1,526.0
SEARS HOLDINGS SHLD US 11,175.0 (2,360.0) 1,526.0
SILVER SPRING NE SSNI US 465.6 (45.9) (20.0)
SILVER SPRING NE SSNIEUR EU 465.6 (45.9) (20.0)
SILVER SPRING NE 9SI GR 465.6 (45.9) (20.0)
SILVER SPRING NE 9SI TH 465.6 (45.9) (20.0)
SIRIUS XM CANADA XSR CN 291.5 (139.8) (175.5)
SIRIUS XM CANADA SIICF US 291.5 (139.8) (175.5)
SIRIUS XM HOLDIN RDO GR 7,928.2 (563.9) (1,942.3)
SIRIUS XM HOLDIN SIRI US 7,928.2 (563.9) (1,942.3)
SIRIUS XM HOLDIN RDO QT 7,928.2 (563.9) (1,942.3)
SIRIUS XM HOLDIN RDO TH 7,928.2 (563.9) (1,942.3)
SONIC CORP SONCEUR EU 679.7 (58.5) 98.7
SONIC CORP SO4 GR 679.7 (58.5) 98.7
SONIC CORP SONC US 679.7 (58.5) 98.7
SPORTSMAN'S WARE SPWHEUR EU 338.8 (2.4) 84.5
SPORTSMAN'S WARE 06S GR 338.8 (2.4) 84.5
SPORTSMAN'S WARE SPWH US 338.8 (2.4) 84.5
SUPERVALU INC SVU* MM 4,370.0 (433.0) 63.0
SUPERVALU INC SJ1 GR 4,370.0 (433.0) 63.0
SUPERVALU INC SJ1 TH 4,370.0 (433.0) 63.0
SUPERVALU INC SVU US 4,370.0 (433.0) 63.0
SWIFT ENERGY CO SWTF US 433.3 (960.1) (376.7)
SYNERGY PHARMACE SGYP US 88.4 (6.5) 68.3
SYNERGY PHARMACE SGYPEUR EU 88.4 (6.5) 68.3
SYNERGY PHARMACE S90 GR 88.4 (6.5) 68.3
TAILORED BRANDS TLRD* MM 2,276.8 (90.2) 717.7
TAILORED BRANDS TLRD US 2,276.8 (90.2) 717.7
TAILORED BRANDS WRMA GR 2,276.8 (90.2) 717.7
TRANSDIGM GROUP TDG US 8,359.5 (961.8) 1,082.0
TRANSDIGM GROUP TDGCHF EU 8,359.5 (961.8) 1,082.0
TRANSDIGM GROUP T7D GR 8,359.5 (961.8) 1,082.0
TRANSDIGM GROUP TDG SW 8,359.5 (961.8) 1,082.0
TRANSDIGM GROUP T7D QT 8,359.5 (961.8) 1,082.0
TRANSDIGM GROUP TDGEUR EU 8,359.5 (961.8) 1,082.0
TURNING POINT BR TPB US 241.5 (79.2) 44.8
UNISYS CORP USY1 TH 2,265.1 (1,354.3) 261.5
UNISYS CORP UIS1 SW 2,265.1 (1,354.3) 261.5
UNISYS CORP USY1 GR 2,265.1 (1,354.3) 261.5
UNISYS CORP UISEUR EU 2,265.1 (1,354.3) 261.5
UNISYS CORP UISCHF EU 2,265.1 (1,354.3) 261.5
UNISYS CORP UIS US 2,265.1 (1,354.3) 261.5
VALERITAS HOLDIN VLRX US 0.0 (0.1) (0.1)
VECTOR GROUP LTD VGR GR 1,228.8 (153.9) 335.3
VECTOR GROUP LTD VGR QT 1,228.8 (153.9) 335.3
VECTOR GROUP LTD VGR US 1,228.8 (153.9) 335.3
VENOCO INC VQ US 295.3 (483.7) (509.8)
VERISIGN INC VRS TH 2,323.7 (1,108.0) 464.3
VERISIGN INC VRSN US 2,323.7 (1,108.0) 464.3
VERISIGN INC VRS GR 2,323.7 (1,108.0) 464.3
VERIZON TELEMATI HUTC US 110.2 (101.6) (113.8)
VERSO CORP - A VRS US 2,559.0 (1,271.0) 109.0
VIRGIN MOBILE-A VM US 307.4 (244.2) (138.3)
WEIGHT WATCHERS WW6 TH 1,290.5 (1,296.9) (173.7)
WEIGHT WATCHERS WW6 GR 1,290.5 (1,296.9) (173.7)
WEIGHT WATCHERS WTWEUR EU 1,290.5 (1,296.9) (173.7)
WEIGHT WATCHERS WTW US 1,290.5 (1,296.9) (173.7)
WEST CORP WSTC US 3,522.7 (536.2) 231.2
WEST CORP WT2 GR 3,522.7 (536.2) 231.2
WESTERN REFINING WR2 GR 487.3 (73.7) 13.9
WESTERN REFINING WNRL US 487.3 (73.7) 13.9
WESTMORELAND COA WME GR 1,770.7 (550.1) (32.2)
WESTMORELAND COA WLB US 1,770.7 (550.1) (32.2)
WINGSTOP INC WING US 116.6 (4.8) 2.0
WINGSTOP INC EWG GR 116.6 (4.8) 2.0
WINMARK CORP GBZ GR 42.8 (21.9) 13.6
WINMARK CORP WINA US 42.8 (21.9) 13.6
YRC WORLDWIDE IN YEL1 TH 1,863.8 (392.7) 178.1
YRC WORLDWIDE IN YRCWEUR EU 1,863.8 (392.7) 178.1
YRC WORLDWIDE IN YEL1 GR 1,863.8 (392.7) 178.1
YRC WORLDWIDE IN YRCW US 1,863.8 (392.7) 178.1
YUM! BRANDS INC TGR GR 8,184.0 (331.0) (400.0)
YUM! BRANDS INC YUMEUR EU 8,184.0 (331.0) (400.0)
YUM! BRANDS INC TGR TH 8,184.0 (331.0) (400.0)
YUM! BRANDS INC YUMCHF EU 8,184.0 (331.0) (400.0)
YUM! BRANDS INC YUM SW 8,184.0 (331.0) (400.0)
YUM! BRANDS INC YUM US 8,184.0 (331.0) (400.0)
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Monday's edition of the TCR delivers a list of indicative prices
for bond issues that reportedly trade well below par. Prices are
obtained by TCR editors from a variety of outside sources during
the prior week we think are reliable. Those sources may not,
however, be complete or accurate. The Monday Bond Pricing table
is compiled on the Friday prior to publication. Prices reported
are not intended to reflect actual trades. Prices for actual
trades are probably different. Our objective is to share
information, not make markets in publicly traded securities.
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affiliated with a TCR editor holds some position in the issuers
public debt and equity securities about which we report.
Each Tuesday edition of the TCR contains a list of companies with
insolvent balance sheets whose shares trade higher than $3 per
share in public markets. At first glance, this list may look like
the definitive compilation of stocks that are ideal to sell short.
Don't be fooled. Assets, for example, reported at historical cost
net of depreciation may understate the true value of a firm's
assets. A company may establish reserves on its balance sheet for
liabilities that may never materialize. The prices at which
equity securities trade in public market are determined by more
than a balance sheet solvency test.
On Thursdays, the TCR delivers a list of recently filed
Chapter 11 cases involving less than $1,000,000 in assets and
liabilities delivered to nation's bankruptcy courts. The list
includes links to freely downloadable images of these small-dollar
petitions in Acrobat PDF format.
Each Friday's edition of the TCR includes a review about a book of
interest to troubled company professionals. All titles are
available at your local bookstore or through Amazon.com. Go to
http://www.bankrupt.com/books/to order any title today.
Monthly Operating Reports are summarized in every Saturday edition
of the TCR.
The Sunday TCR delivers securitization rating news from the week
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