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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, November 29, 2016, Vol. 20, No. 333
Headlines
21 WEST CORP: Seeks to Hire Zearfoss as Legal Counsel
213 THAMES: Can Use Cash Collateral Through Dec. 31
36 WEST 38TH: Sale of New York Assets at Auction on Jan. 17 Okayed
AE JEWELERS: Choice Bank Seeks to Prohibit Cash Collateral Use
ALL PEOPLE INT'L: Seeks to Hire Bryan Mickler as Legal Counsel
ALLIANCE DATA: Egan-Jones Cuts Sr. Unsec. Ratings to BB+
APRICUS BIOSCIENCES: Plans to Resubmit Vitaros NDA in 2017
ARNALDO GONZALEZ BERRIOS: Hearing on Disclosures on Jan. 11
ASCENT GROUP: Can Get $300K DIP Loan, Use Cash on Interim Basis
ASSOCIATED THIRD: Court OKs Limited Use of Cash Collateral
ASSOCIATED THORACIC: Taps Jennings Strouss as Special Counsel
AUTHENTIDATE HOLDING: Files Financial Statements of AEON
AUTHENTIDATE HOLDING: PVAM Reports 4.87% Stake as of Nov. 14
AXIM BIOTECHNOLOGIES: Working Capital Raises Going Concern Doubt
AZIZ PETROLEUM: Disclosures Okayed, Plan Hearing on Jan. 10
BERNARD L. MADOFF: Suits Over Foreign Subsequent Transfers Junked
BH SUTTON: Lender, Committee Propose Liquidation Plan
BH SUTTON: Proposes Full Payment with 1% for Unsecureds
BILTMORE 24 INVESTORS: Taps Stinson Leonard as Legal Counsel
BION ENVIRONMENTAL: Sees Improved Post-Election Opportunities
BOISE CASCADE: Egan-Jones Lowers Sr. Unsec. Ratings to BB+
BON-TON STORES: Gabelli, et al., Hold 6.64% Stake as of Nov. 16
BON-TON STORES: Reports Third Quarter Fiscal 2016 Results
BPS US HOLDINGS: Hires Paul Weiss as Bankruptcy Attorneys
BRIGHT MOUNTAIN: Incurs $808K Net Loss in Third Quarter
C&J ENERGY: Disclosures Okayed, Plan Hearing on Dec. 16
CCH JOHN EAGAN: Plan Outline Okayed, Plan Hearing on Jan. 12
CHAMPAGNE SERVICES: Seeks to Hire Chung & Press as Legal Counsel
CHILDREN'S GARDEN: Seeks to Hire Zearfoss as Legal Counsel
CITY TOURS: Seeks Jan. 31 Plan Filing Period Extension
CITYGOLF BOSTON: Unsecureds To Recoup 10% Over 5 Years
CONNECT TRANSPORT: Committee Taps McCathern as Legal Counsel
CORNERSTONE ONDEMAND: Egan-Jones Hikes Sr. Unsec. Ratings to CC
COSI INC: Seeks to Hire Donlin Recano as Noticing Agent
COVENANT CARE: Seeks to Hire Stodghill & Allie as Special Counsel
DACCO TRANSMISSION: Can Get DIP Loan, Use Cash on Interim Basis
DAYA MEDICALS: Plan Confirmation Hearing on Jan. 18
DEER MEADOWS: Must File Plan & Disclosure Statement by Jan. 30
DIRECTORY DISTRIBUTING: Hires Gold Weems as Special Counsel
DIRECTORY DISTRIBUTING: Taps Carr Allison as Special Counsel
DON GREEN: Seeks to Hire ChildersLaw as Legal Counsel
DUNLAP STREET: Creditors To Be Paid From Asset Sale Proceeds
EARTHLINK HOLDINGS: Egan-Jones Hikes Sr. Unsec. Ratings to B-
EAST COAST FOODS: Committee Taps Smiley Wang-Ekvall as Counsel
EAST COAST FOODS: Trustee Taps Greines Martin as Special Counsel
EMPRESAS PLAYA: Triangle REO Wants to Prohibit Cash Collateral Use
ENDURANCE ENERGY: Claims Bar Date Set for December 30
ENERGY XXI: Asks Court to Approve Additional BDO Services
ENTEGRIS INC: Egan-Jones Hikes Sr. Unsecured Ratings to 'BB+'
ERICKSON INC: Taps Kurtzman as Claims and Noticing Agent
FORMOSA PLANTATION: Hires Lugenbuhl Wheaton as Counsel
FOUR DIA: Court Allows Cash Collateral Use Until Dec. 21
FREESEAS INC: Alpha Capital Holds 7.4% Stake as of Nov. 16
FRONTIER STAR: Disclosure Statement Approval Hearing on Jan. 4
FUNCTION(X) INC: Borrows Add'l $250,000 from Sillerman
FUNCTION(X) INC: Conference Call Held to Discuss Results
GARDEN OF EDEN: Seeks to Hire Joseph M. Salvator as Accountant
GO YE VILLAGE: Disclosures Conditionally OK'd; Hearing on Jan. 18
GREAT BASIN: 14M Comon Shares Issued for Preferred Stock Holders
GREEN ENERGY: Sky NRG Buying All Assets for $8 Million
HANISH LLC: Lender Objects to Disclosure Statement
HANJIN SHIPPING: Says It Has No Assets in U.S. to Pay Creditors
HARRINGTON & KING: Inland Bank Cash Use on Interim Basis OK
HECK INDUSTRIES: Disclosures Okayed, Plan Hearing on Dec. 8
HOOPER HOLMES: Amends Credit Agreements With SCM and SWK Funding
HPC ACQUISITIONS: Cash Flow Concerns Raises Going Concern Doubt
ICAGEN INC: Incurs $2.08 Million Net Loss in Third Quarter
ILYA GOLUB: Joint Disclosure Statement, Plan Hearing on Dec. 15
INNERSCOPE ADVERTISING: Cancelled Deal Raises Going Concern Doubt
INT'L SHIPHOLDING: Plan To Be Funded by Asset Sale, Exit Financing
INTEGRATED FREIGHT: Gets SEC Letter Over Delinquent Filing Status
INTERNATIONAL PACKAGING: Recurring Losses Casts Going Concern Doubt
INTERNATIONAL SHIPHOLDING: Hires Jones Walker as Special Counsel
INTERPACE DIAGNOSTICS: Reports Q3 2016 Results of Operations
ION GEOPHYSICAL: Obtains Order in WesternGeco Infringement Lawsuit
J L LEASING: Hires Jordan Ramis as Attorney
JEJP LLC: Seeks to Hire EEPB P.C. as Accountant
JHB #052 LLC: Seeks to Hire Hirschler Fleischer as Legal Counsel
KAISER GYPSUM: Creditors' Panel Hires Blank Rome as Counsel
KAISER GYPSUM: PI Claimants Tap Charter Oak as Financial Advisor
KDS GROUP: PCO Not Needed, Court Says
KENT MANOR: Hires McNamee Hosea as Counsel
KIRK LLC: MRZ Accepts $210,000 Payment for Secured Claim
LA PETITE FRANCE: Hires GGG Partners as Financial Advisor
LAWRENCE A. BROCK: Unsecureds to Recoup 100% Under Plan
LEARNING ENHANCEMENT: Hires Skutch Arlow as CRO
LEARNING ENHANCEMENT: Taps Goldstein & McClintock as Counsel
LEGACY RESERVES: Appoints Dwight Scott as Director
LEJ PROPERTIES: Court Confirms Joint Plan
LINN ENERGY: Seeks to Hire Deloitte Financial as Advisor
LJD LIMITED: Case to Be Converted to Ch. 7 If Bank Not Paid
LODGE PARTNERS: Wants to Use Palatine Tucson Cash Through Dec. 31
LUCKY # 5409: Seeks to Hire Tax Consulting as Accountant
MCELRATH LEGAL: Needs Until March 20 to File Reorganization Plan
METABOLIX INC: Posts $4.02 Million Net Income for Third Quarter
MICHAEL DOMBROWSKI: Unsecureds to Get $500 a Month Until Fully Paid
MID CITY TOWER: Approved to Incur $1.1M Debt from Riverdale
MOHAVE AGRARIAN: Encore Buying 160-Acre Mohave Parcel for $792K
MURDOCK EMPIRE: Ascentium Capital Does Not Consent to Cash Use
MUSCLEPHARM CORP: INI Buyer Reports 8.5% Stake as of Nov. 7
NATIONAL OILWELL: Egan-Jones Cuts Sr. Unsec. Ratings to BB+
NEOVASC INC: Announces Dismissal of Class Action Lawsuit
NEW BEGINNINGS: Hearing on Disclosure Statement Set for Dec. 6
NOVATION COMPANIES: Hires Deloitte as Tax Service Provider
NUVERRA ENVIRONMENTAL: Amends Credit Pacts with Wilmington, et al.
OAKFABCO INC: Seeks to Hire Alan D. Lasko as Tax Accountant
OLD TAMPA BAY: Plan Outline Okayed, Plan Hearing on Dec. 15
OLIVER C&I: Hires RSM Puerto Rico as Accountant
OLYMPIA OFFICE: Hires Kiemle & Hagood as Real Estate Broker
OLYMPIA OFFICE: Hires LaMonica Herbst as Attorney
OTS CAPITAL: Hires Macey Wilensky as Attorneys
PACIFIC DRILLING: Extraordinary Meeting Set for Dec. 6
PADCO PRESSURE: Creditors' Panel Hires Adams and Reese as Counsel
PALADIN ENERGY: Hires Steven Pully as Plan Expert
PALADIN ENERGY: Plan Confirmation Hearing Set for Jan. 19
PARADISE MEDSPA: Hires Nussbaum Gillis as Attorney
PARADISE PROPERTY: Hires Nussbaum Gillis as Attorney
PARETEUM CORP: Reports Financial Results for Q3 2016
PARKER DEVELOPMENT: Hires McCreedy Law as Counsel
PATRICIA LYNN HAYDEN: Must File Plan & Disclosures by Dec. 29
PAWS AND CLAWS: Hires Berkelhammer Law as Special Counsel
PAWS AND CLAWS: Hires James White as Attorney
PEABODY ENERGY: Dispute with Creditors Fizzles as Coal Prices Rise
PERFORMANCE SPORTS: Common Stock Delisted from NYSE
PERFORMANCE SPORTS: Inks 2nd Amendment to BofA Credit Agreement
PERFORMANCE SPORTS: Provides Regulatory and Listing Update
PETERS MACHINE: Hires Equity Partners as Business Broker
PETROLIA ENERGY: Needs More Time to File Sept. 30 Form 10-Q
PHARMACOGENETICS DIAGNOSTIC: Hires Kaplan & Partners as Counsel
PICKETT BROTHERS: Hearing on Disclosures Set For Dec. 6
PICO HOLDINGS: Bloggers Ask Board To Consider Share Buyback
POSITIVEID CORP: Incurs $4.51 Million Net Loss in Third Quarter
POTTER HOUSE: Hires Genova & Malin as Attorney
POWER COOLING: Seeks to Hire L.A. Morales as Legal Counsel
PROFESSIONAL DIVERSITY: Reports Q3 2016 Financial Results
QUOTIENT LIMITED: Inks Separation Agreement With CFO
R.E.S. NATION: Must File Plan, Disclosures by March 22
RESOLUTE ENERGY: Sageview Reports 4.4% Equity Stake as of Nov. 21
RICEBRAN TECHNOLOGIES: Inks Release Agreement With Former CEO
RICHARD SCHRAGGER: Sale of New York Property for $775K Approved
RIDGE MANOR: Seeks to Hire David W. Steen as Legal Counsel
RIVER CREE: DBRS Assigns Confirms BB(low) Issuer Rating
RIVER NORTH 414: Exit Plan Seeks to Sell Assets to Pay Creditors
ROBERT L. PENDERGRAFT: Unsecureds To Recoup 70% Under Plan
ROBIN C. MACCHIA: Creditors To Be Paid in 60 Months
ROC N RAMEN: Unsecureds To Receive $2,000 Plus 60% of Net Profits
ROOT9B TECHNOLOGIES: Needs More Time to File Sept. 30 Form 10-Q
S & R PISHVA: Hires Adams Morris as Counsel
SAEXPLORATION HOLDINGS: Announces New $35M Marine Project Award
SAEXPLORATION HOLDINGS: Appoints Ryan Abney as VP - Finance
SAEXPLORATION HOLDINGS: Terminates Chief Accounting Officer
SCIO DIAMOND: Incurs $845K Net Loss in Second Quarter
SEANERGY MARITIME: Prices $3.6 Million Registered Direct Offering
SEANERGY MARITIME: Sold 1.3M Shares to 3 Investors
SEANIEMAC INTERNATIONAL: Incurs $2.85 Million Net Loss in 3rd Qtr.
SOTERA WIRELESS: Seeks to Hire Piper Jaffray as Investment Banker
SPECTACULARX INC: Hires Pulman Cappuccio as Counsel
SPURLOW'S OUTDOOR: Seeks to Hire A+ Accounting
SS&C TECHNOLOGIES: Egan-Jones Hikes Sr. Unsec. Ratings to 'B-'
STEEL DYNAMICS: Egan-Jones Hikes Sr. Unsec. Ratings to BB+
STEPHEN THIEL: Sold 2002 Mercedes CLK55 AMG and Wedding Ring Set
STONE ENERGY: Geosphere Capital Holds 6.69% Stake as of Nov. 14
STRIKEFORCE TECHNOLOGIES: Incurs $318K Net Loss in Third Quarter
T-REX OIL: Releases November 2016 Investor Presentation
TC EXPRESS: Hearing on Disclosures & Plan Set For Dec. 14
TIVO SOLUTIONS: Egan-Jones Lowers Sr. Unsec. Ratings to B+
TOWERSTREAM CORP: May Issue $10 Million Worth of Securities
TRIANGLE USA: Unsecureds' Recovery Unknown Under Ch. 11 Plan
TRIPLE C FLATBED: Creditors' Panel Hires Cohen Pollock as Counsel
TROLLEY ROCK: Empire Petroleum Getting $8K A Month Until Aug 2021
UMATRIN HOLDING: Incurs $171,000 Net Loss in Third Quarter
UNION LABOR: Taps Gregory Jones as Accountant
UNIVE INC: Hires Mufthiha Sabaratnam as Bankruptcy Counsel
UNIVERSAL SECURITY: Receives Noncompliance Notice from NYSE MKT
UNIVERSAL WELL: Hires Hackfeld's Home as Real Estate Broker
VIJYAMBA INC: Hires Wright Law as Bankruptcy Counsel
VISUALANT INC: Issues 187,500 Series D Convertible Shares
VIVA INVESTMENTS: Plan Confirmation Hearing on Jan. 10
VUZIX CORP: Intel Corporation Reports 22% Stake as of Nov. 16
VUZIX CORP: Receives Letter from Intel on Stock Disposition
WAFERGEN BIO-SYSTEMS: Stockholders OK Merger with Takara Bio
WEST BELL MEDICAL: Hires Hauf Law as Attorney
WILLIAM BARRY BLAND: Unsecureds To Recoup 25% Under Plan
WOODHAVEN TOWNHOUSE: Hires Lindauer as Counsel
YRC WORLDWIDE: Marc Lasry Reports 9.6% Stake as of Nov. 16
ZYNEX INC: Announces Third Quarter 2016 Profit
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21 WEST CORP: Seeks to Hire Zearfoss as Legal Counsel
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21 West Corp. seeks approval from the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the
Eastern District of Pennsylvania to hire legal counsel.
The Debtor proposes to hire the Law Office of Timothy Zearfoss to
give legal advice regarding its duties under the Bankruptcy Code,
and provide other legal services related to its Chapter 11 case.
The firm will be paid an hourly rate of $250 for legal services
rendered out of court, and $300 for legal services rendered in
court.
Timothy Zearfoss, Esq., disclosed in a court filing that he does
not represent any interest adverse to the Debtor or its bankruptcy
estate.
The firm can be reached through:
Timothy Zearfoss, Esq.
Law Office of Timothy Zearfoss
143-145 Long Lane
Upper Darby, PA 19082
Phone: 610-734-7001
Email: tzearfoss@aol.com
About 21 West Corp.
21 West Corp. sought protection under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy
Code (Bankr. E.D. Pa. Case No. 16-17876) on November 9, 2016. The
petition was signed by Diane E. Barr-Dowd.
At the time of the filing, the Debtor estimated assets of less than
$50,000 and liabilities of less than $500,000.
213 THAMES: Can Use Cash Collateral Through Dec. 31
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Judge James J. Tancredi of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the
District of Connecticut authorized 213 Thames, Inc. to use Dime
Savings Bank and RCN Capital, LLC's cash collateral on an interim
basis, from Dec. 1, 2016 to Dec. 31, 2016.
Dime Savings Bank and RCN Capital have claimed a duly perfected
non-avoidable security interest in the Debtor's properties in
Groton and Gales Ferry, Connecticut, including cash collateral
associated with the real properties.
Judge Tancredi acknowledged that it was essential to the Debtor's
business and operations to use cash generated from its rental
payments from its properties so as to continue to pay ordinary
course business expenses. He further acknowledged that the Debtor
will suffer harm and be forced to terminate operations and abort
any chance for successful reorganization, without the use of cash
collateral.
The Debtor was authorized to use cash collateral, in an amount not
to exceed $9,400, to meet all necessary business expenses incurred
in the ordinary course of its business and the U.S. Trustee's
statutory fees.
The approved Budget for December 2016 projected total expenses in
the amount of $8,436.67
Dime Savings Bank and RCN Capital were each granted replacement
liens in all after-acquired property of the Debtor, of equal extent
and priority to that which each secured creditor held at the time
the Debtor filed its Chapter 11 petition.
The Debtor was directed to make monthly adequate protection
payments to Dime Savings Bank in the amount of $500, and to RCN
Capital in the amount of $300.
A hearing on the continued use of cash collateral is scheduled on
Dec. 27, 2016 at 10:00 a.m.
A full-text copy of the Interim Order, dated Nov. 23, 2016, is
available at
http://bankrupt.com/misc/213Thames2015_1521002_165.pdf
About 213 Thames, Inc.
213 Thames, Inc., filed a chapter 11 petition (Bankr. D. Conn. Case
No. 15-21002) on June 5, 2015. The petition was signed by John
Syragakis, president. The Debtor is represented by Peter L.
Ressler, Esq., at Groob Ressler & Mulqueen. The Debtor estimated
assets at $100,001 to $500,000 and liabilities at $50,001 to
$100,000 at the time of the filing.
36 WEST 38TH: Sale of New York Assets at Auction on Jan. 17 Okayed
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Judge James L. Garrity, Jr. of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the
Southern District of New York authorized 36 West 38th Street, LLC's
purchase agreement and sale procedures in connection with sale of
real estate and related rights, privileges and appurtenances owned
by the Debtor located at 34-36 West 38th Street, New York, New York
at an auction on Jan. 17, 2017.
The Sale Procedures will apply with respect to, and will govern all
proceedings related to, (i) the 36 West Sale Agreement or, if
applicable, an amended Purchase Agreement, (ii) the auction, and
(iii) the sale.
The notice procedures for the auction as described in the Sale
Procedures Motion are approved in all respects, and the form of
Notice of Auction, in substantially the form attached to the Sale
Procedures Motion is approved.
A copy of the Purchase Agreement and Notice of Auction attached to
the Order is available for free at:
http://bankrupt.com/misc/36_West_38th_59_Order.pdf
If a Qualified Bid is timely received in accordance with the Sale
Procedures, the auction will be scheduled for Jan. 17, 2017, at
10:00 a.m. (ET) (unless rescheduled to a later date in accordance
with the Sale Procedures) and will be held in Courtroom 601 at the
Court.
No later than ) business days after entry of the Procedures Order,
the Debtor (or its agents) will serve a copy of the Procedures
Order (including the Sale Procedures and the Notice of Auction
substantially in the form attached as to the Sale Procedures
Motion) to all interested parties.
Any sale resulting from the approved procedures must comply with
all of the provisions of the confirmed Plan in this case, or must
otherwise be approved upon an alternative Motion and Order of the
Court.
To the extent the Debtor has not already done so, no later than
Nov. 30, 2016, the Debtor (or its agents) will arrange to place
advertisements in The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal,
advertising the sale of the property and advising interested
parties of the minimum bid, the bid deadline, the date of auction,
and how such parties could receive additional information.
The UBS Lender will have all rights to credit bid and the
consensual surcharge of the UBS Lender's collateral under
Bankruptcy Code section 506(c), including the administrative
Carve-Out, is approved to the extent that the proceeds of the sale
are not sufficient to pay all Other Secured Claims and
Administrative Claims in full.
The Debtor and UBS Lender will use their best efforts to answer any
questions from the Office of the U.S. Trustee or any equity holders
of the Debtor as to how the agreed amount of the UBS Lender's claim
was calculated.
If the Successful Bidder at the auction is not the UBS Lender,
prior to disbursement of any proceeds from the Sale to the UBS
Lender, all administrative, secured and priority claims shall be
paid in full from the proceeds of sale, or sufficient funds will be
reserved from the sale proceeds to facilitate prompt payment of
such claims following any reconciliation thereof or resolution of
objections thereto.
If the proceeds of the sale are insufficient to pay the UBS Lender,
the Other Secured Claims, and Administrative Claims, then the
amounts necessary to pay the Other Secured Claims and
Administrative Claims in full, will either be (a) deducted from the
purchase price paid by a Qualified Bidder prior to paying the UBS
Lender; or (b) contributed in cash by the UBS Lender in the event
the UBS Lender's credit bid is the only bid or the Successful Bid.
Any bidder that has previously signed a confidentiality agreement
will not be required to execute another confidentiality agreement.
In the event that no Qualified Bids are received and the UBS
Lender's credit bid is accepted, RobertDouglas and Cushman &
Wakefield, as Real Estate Advisors to the Debtor, will each receive
an Advisory Fee of $25,000 plus the reimbursement of all
out-of-pocket expenses, provided that such out-of-pocket expenses
will not exceed $20,000 for each Real Estate Advisor, subject to
final Bankruptcy Court approval to the extent required by the
RobertDouglas Retention Order and the Order approving the
employment of Cushman & Wakefield or any other Court order.
No later than Dec. 20, 2016, the Debtor will file a Notice or a
Motion regarding the proposed treatment of unsecured creditors.
The Debtor is authorized and empowered to take such steps, expend
such sums of money and do such other things as may be necessary to
implement and effect the terms and requirements established by the
Procedures Order and the Sale Procedures.
36 West 38th Street, LLC, sought Chapter 11 protection (Bankr.
S.D.N.Y. Case No. Case No. 15-12480) on Sept. 3, 2015.
AE JEWELERS: Choice Bank Seeks to Prohibit Cash Collateral Use
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Choice Bank asks the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District
of Wisconsin to to prohibit AE Jewelers, Inc. from using its cash
collateral, to lift the automatic stay with respect to its
Collateral, and abandon Choice Bank's collateral from the estate.
Choice Bank holds a perfected, first-position security interest in
substantially all of the Debtor's personal property, to secure
payment of the Debtor's indebtedness of approximately $1.19
million. Choice Bank commissioned an appraisal of the Debtor's
inventory, which appraisal suggests the value of the Debtor's
inventory to be approximately $1.16 million at cost.
Choice Bank relates that the Debtor leases the real estate, in
which its stores operate, from its affiliated entities: Westie
Investments - Fond du Lac, LLC; Westie Investments - Darboy, LLC;
Westie Investments - Marinette, LLC; Westie Investments - Neenah,
LLC; and Westie Investments - Oshkosh, LLC.
Choice Bank further relates that these affiliates own the property
subject to Choice Bank's mortgages and assignments of leases and
rents, securing total indebtedness of approximately $3 million.
Choice Bank believes that the Debtor has not paid any post-petition
rent to the Affiliates, as the Affiliates have not, in turn, made
their mortgage payments to Choice Bank since the Debtor's
bankruptcy filing.
Choice Bank claims that it is under-secured because the amount owed
to Choice Bank continues to increase and Choice Bank's equity
cushion continues to decrease.
Choice Bank asserts that since the commencement of its case, the
Debtor has also failed to:
(a) file any monthly operating reports,
(b) make any adequate protection payments to Choice Bank, and
(c) obtain permission from Choice Bank to use its cash
collateral.
Choice Bank intends to exercise its rights under state law,
specifically, to foreclose on the following parcels of real
properties owned by non-Debtor affiliates and to pursue its
remedies regarding all of its personal property collateral:
(a) 971 South Green Bay Road, Neenah, WI 54956
(b) 1755 West 7th Avenue, Oshkosh, WI 54902
(c) 3003 West Prospect Avenue, Appleton, WI 54914
(d) 3545 East Calumet Street, Appleton, WI 54915
(e) 131 South Rolling Meadows Drive, Fond du Lac, WI
54937
(f) 2081 Pld Peshtigo Road, Marinette, WI 54143
About AE Jewelers
AE Jewelers, Inc. sought protection under Chapter 11 of the
Bankruptcy Code (Bankr. E. D. Wis. Case No. 16-29476) on September
26, 2016. The petition was signed by Richard L. Meyer, president.
The case is assigned to Judge Susan V. Kelley. The Debtor is
represented by Andrew Wagener, Esq. at Bollenbeck Fyfe, S.C. At
the time of the filing, the Debtor disclosed $322,423 in assets and
$4.12 million in liabilities.
ALL PEOPLE INT'L: Seeks to Hire Bryan Mickler as Legal Counsel
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All People International Church, Inc. seeks approval from the U.S.
Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Florida to hire legal
counsel.
The Debtor proposes to hire Bryan Mickler, Esq., to give legal
advice regarding its duties under the Bankruptcy Code and provide
other legal services related to its Chapter 11 case.
Mr. Mickler does not hold any interest adverse to the Debtor or its
bankruptcy estate, according to court filings.
Mr. Mickler maintains an office at:
Bryan K. Mickler, Esq.
Jacksonville Office
5452 Arlington Expressway
Jacksonville, FL 32211
Tel: (904) 725-0822
About All People International Church
All People International Church, Inc. sought protection under
Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code (Bankr. M.D. Fla. Case No.
16-03994) on October 31, 2016. The petition was signed by Mark
Kellam, Sr., financial officer.
The case is assigned to Judge Paul M. Glenn.
At the time of the filing, the Debtor estimated its assets and
liabilities at $1 million to $10 million.
ALLIANCE DATA: Egan-Jones Cuts Sr. Unsec. Ratings to BB+
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Egan-Jones Ratings Company, on Oct. 25, 2016, downgraded the senior
unsecured ratings on debt issued by Alliance Data Systems Corp. to
BB+ from BBB-.
Alliance Data Systems Corporation is a publicly traded provider of
loyalty and marketing solutions, such as private label credit
cards, coalition loyalty programs, and direct marketing services,
derived from the capture and analysis of transaction-rich data.
APRICUS BIOSCIENCES: Plans to Resubmit Vitaros NDA in 2017
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Apricus Biosciences, Inc., announced it has received feedback in
response to its previously announced Type B Meeting request to the
U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The purpose of the FDA meeting
request was to confirm the Company's strategy for addressing the
deficiencies contained in the 2008 Complete Response letter. Based
upon the Company's expert panel's review of the FDA's feedback, and
the available Vitaros clinical and non-clinical data used to obtain
regulatory approvals outside of the United States, the Company
believes that there is a viable regulatory pathway for
re-submission of the Vitaros new drug application in the United
States and, as such, the Company intends to resubmit the NDA as
soon as possible in 2017.
Specifically, the FDA provided clarity on the requirements needed
to address the deficiencies in the 2008 Complete Response letter to
include suggested additional analysis of existing clinical and
non-clinical data. The FDA feedback did not indicate that new
clinical studies would be required for resubmission. Importantly,
the FDA determined that Vitaros, under current regulations, is now
considered a drug-device combination and, as such, the Company was
advised to meet with the Office of Product Quality to confirm the
necessary device engineering and compliance requirements for the
NDA resubmission.
About Apricus Biosciences
Apricus Biosciences, Inc., is a Nevada corporation that was
initially formed in 1987. The Company has operated in the
pharmaceutical industry since 1995. The Company's current focus is
on the development and commercialization of innovative products and
product candidates in the areas of urology and rheumatology. The
Company's proprietary drug delivery technology is a permeation
enhancer called NexACT.
Apricus reported a net loss of $19.02 million in 2015, a net loss
of $21.8 million in 2014 and a net loss of $16.9 million in 2013.
As of Sept. 30, 2016, Apricus had $8.41 million in total assets,
$15.94 million in total liabilities and a total stockholders'
deficit of $7.53 million.
BDO USA, LLP, in La Jolla, California, issued a "going concern"
qualification on the consolidated financial statements for the year
ended Dec. 31, 2015, citing that the Company has negative working
capital and has suffered recurring losses and negative cash flows
from operations that raise substantial doubt about its ability to
continue as a going concern.
ARNALDO GONZALEZ BERRIOS: Hearing on Disclosures on Jan. 11
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The Hon. Brian K. Tester of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the
District of Puerto Rico has scheduled for Jan. 11, 2017, at 2:00
p.m. the hearing to consider Arnaldo Gonzalez Berrios and Reinelia
Vega Vega's disclosure statement referring to the Debtor's plan of
reorganization.
Objections to the form and content of the Disclosure Statement
should be in writing and filed with the Court and served upon
parties-in-interest at their address of record not less than 14
days prior to the hearing.
Arnaldo Gonzalez Berrios and Reinelia Vega Vega filed for Chapter
11 bankruptcy protection (Bankr. D.P.R. Case No. 15-08167) on Oct.
19, 2015.
ASCENT GROUP: Can Get $300K DIP Loan, Use Cash on Interim Basis
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Judge Stacey G. Jernigan of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the
Northern District of Texas authorized Ascent Group, LLC to obtain
post-petition financing of up to $300,000 from My ER STCPR, LP
d/b/a MY ER 24/7, and to use Regions Bank's cash collateral.
The Debtor was authorized to use Regions Bank's cash collateral to
fund working capital, operating expenses, capital expenditures,
fixed charges, payroll, and all other general corporate purposes
arising in the Debtor's ordinary course of business, and to pay the
costs and expenses related to the administration of Debtor's
bankruptcy case in accordance with and in compliance of the
approved Budget.
Judge Jernigan acknowledged the Debtor's inability to obtain
sufficient unsecured credit necessary to maintain and conduct its
business, as well as the Debtor's inability to obtain a secured
credit on more favorable terms. She also acknowledged the Debtor's
immediate need to access cash and funding under the DIP Facility to
fund working capital, operating expenses, capital expenditures,
payroll, and other general corporate purposes, necessary for the
orderly maintenance and operation of the Debtor's business as a
going concern, and other costs relating to the administration of
the Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Case.
The DIP-Financing Budget provides total operating disbursements of
$764,733, and estimated cash from pre-petition receivables totaling
approximately $660,000 during the period November 2016 through
January 2017. The DIP-Financing Budget also provides that the
Debtor will have a total cumulative cash deficit of $324,368.
Regions Bank had provided the Debtor with a revolving line of
credit with a maximum revolving loan limit not exceeding $500,000,
pursuant to Revolving Security Agreement. Under the Revolving
Security Agreement, the Debtor granted Regions Bank a security
interest in its personal property. Ascent Realty, LLC
unconditionally guaranteed payment of the obligations arising under
the Revolving Note pursuant to a Revolving Guaranty in favor of
Regions Bank.
Regions Bank had also provided Ascent Realty a $2,500,000 term
loan, secured by Ascent Realty's personal property, specifically
including, without limitation, accounts, inventory, equipment,
general intangibles and proceeds thereof. The Debtor
unconditionally guaranteed payment of the obligations arising under
the Term Note pursuant to a Term Guaranty in favor of Regions Bank.
Regions Bank was granted with replacement liens, an administrative
expense priority claim and other forms of adequate protection, in
exchange for the Debtor's use of Regions Bank's Cash Collateral.
As security for the Indebtedness extended under the DIP Facility,
the Debtor granted My ER STCPR with valid, binding, and enforceable
liens, mortgages and/or security interests in the Debtor's
accounts; inventory; equipment; fixtures; investment property;
general intangibles; letters of credit; money or other assets of
Debtor, including all money and assets of Debtor held by My ER
STCPR, and all products and proceeds hereof.
The liens and superpriority claims, as well as automatically
perfected security interests in all DIP Collateral, granted to My
ER STCPR, were subject only to the permitted encumbrances and the
Carveout.
The Carve-Out consists of:
(a) all allowed administrative expenses pursuant to the
Bankruptcy Code; and
(b) allowed reasonable fees and expenses of the Case
Professionals as provided in the Budget and incurred prior to the
Termination Date, plus an amount of up to $40,000 for such fees and
expenses incurred after a Termination Date.
A final hearing on the Debtor's use of cash collateral is scheduled
on December 7, 2016, at 1:30 p.m. The deadline for the filing of
objections to the Debtor's use of cash collateral is set on
December 2, 2016.
A full-text copy of the Order, dated November 17, 2016, is
available at https://is.gd/DAOfEc
About Ascent Group, LLC
Ascent Group, LLC d/b/a Physicians ER Oak Lawn filed a Chapter 11
petition (Bankr. N.D. Tex. Case No. 16-34436), on November 14,
2016. The petition was signed by Karen Kuo, member. The case is
assigned to Judge Stacey G. Jernigan. The Debtor is represented by
Marcus Alan Helt, Esq., Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP. At the time of
filing, the Debtor had estimated $1 million to $10 million in both
assets and liabilities.
ASSOCIATED THIRD: Court OKs Limited Use of Cash Collateral
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Judge Sandra R. Klein of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Central
District of California authorized Associated Third Party
Administrators to use cash collateral, from Nov. 17, 2016 through
Nov. 28, 2016, solely for paying its payroll obligations, including
payroll taxes and employee benefits.
ATPA is authorized to use cash collateral on a final basis through
Nov. 16, 2016, to pay all of the expenses set forth in the initial
Budget, in accordance with the Interim Order, subject to a
permitted variance of up to 15% on a cumulative basis, and to
deviate by category (provided the Debtor does not pay expenses
outside any of the categories) without the need for further Court
order.
The Secured Parties are granted, among other things, replacement
liens on all the Debtor's assets, including the Debtor's
postpetition cash and litigation claims. Judge Klein held that the
Secured Parties will not have adequate protection liens or claims
on the Debtor's leasehold interest for the Alameda, California
lease with lessor PTF for Operating Engineers, LLC.
A full-text copy of the Final Order, dated Nov. 23, 2016, is
available at
http://bankrupt.com/misc/AssocitedThird2016_216bk23679sk_164.pdf
About Associated Third Party Administrators
Associated Third Party Administrators and its affiliate, Allied
Fund Administrators, LLC, are jointly the 6th largest third party
administration provider in the U.S. ATPA operates in a niche
segment of the third party benefits administration industry
focusing on clients subject to Taft-Hartley (union) regulations.
ATPA provides billing, record keeping, accounting, claims
processing, reporting, adjudication, determination and other
services related to employee benefits under labor/management
trusts, employer benefit plans and collective bargaining
agreements.
ATPA was founded in 1994 as a result of the consolidation of two
long-established and well-regarded employee benefits administration
companies, C.W. Sweeney & Co. and Glen Slaughter & Pension
Services, Inc. ("UBPSI"), a Delaware corporation, in 2007, which
has not sought bankruptcy relief. UBPSI owns all of ATPA's stock.
In 2014, ATPA acquired the membership interest of AFA, a specialist
in Taft-Harley Act administration, by and through which ATPA
operates its trust benefits administration business.
Associated Third Party Administrators sought Chapter 11 protection
(Bankr. C.D. Cal. Case No. 16-23679) on Oct. 17, 2016. Judge
Sandra R. Klein is assigned to the case. ATPA estimated assets in
the range of $1 million to $10 million and $10 million to $50
million in debt.
ATPA tapped Ron Bender, Esq., Jacqueline L James, Esq., Eve H
Karasik, Esq. and Lindsey L Smith, Esq. at Levene, Neale, Bender,
Yo & Brill LLP as counsel.
The petition was signed by Henry D. Ritter, president and chief
executive officer.
ASSOCIATED THORACIC: Taps Jennings Strouss as Special Counsel
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Associated Thoracic & Cardiovascular Surgeons Ltd. seeks approval
from the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Arizona to hire
Jennings, Strouss & Salmon, PLC as special counsel.
The firm will represent Associated Thoracic and Herman Pang, the
company's president, in a case filed by a certain Elisei Ganea in
the Maricopa County Superior Court, and in another case pending in
the Arizona Court of Appeals.
The hourly rates charged by the firm are:
Partners $215
Associate Attorneys $165
Nurse Consultants $115
Paralegals $75
Jennings Strouss does not represent any interest adverse to the
Debtors, according to court filings.
The firm can be reached through:
Jay A. Fradkin, Esq.
Jennings, Strouss & Salmon, PLC
One East Washington Street, Suite 1900
Phoenix, AZ 85004-2554
Telephone: 602-262-5911
Direct Dial: 602-262-5921
Direct Fax: 602-495-2621
Email: jfradkin@jsslaw.com
About Associated Thoracic
Associated Thoracic & Cardiovascular Surgeons, Ltd. filed a Chapter
11 petition (Bankr. D. Ariz. Case No. 16-11909), on October 14,
2016. The petition was signed by Herman Pang, president.
On October 17, 2016, Mr. Pang sought protection under Chapter 11 of
the Bankruptcy Code (Bankr. D. Ariz. Case No. 16-11910). The cases
are jointly administered and are assigned to Judge Brenda K.
Martin.
The Debtors are represented by Lamar D. Hawkins, Esq., Aiken Schenk
Hawkins & Ricciardi, P.C.
At the time of filing, Associated Thoracic estimated assets at
$500,000 to $1 million and liabilities at $1 million to $10
million. Associated Thoracic did not include a list of its largest
unsecured creditors when it filed the petition.
AUTHENTIDATE HOLDING: Files Financial Statements of AEON
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Authentidate Holding Corp. filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission an amendment to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on
Feb. 1, 2016, by the Company in order to provide financial
information required by Item 9.01 of the Original Form 8-K.
As previously reported in the Original Form 8-K, on Jan. 27, 2016,
Peachstate Health Management LLC, d/b/a AEON Clinical Laboratories
was merged into a newly formed acquisition subsidiary of AHC
pursuant to a definitive Amended and Restated Agreement and Plan of
Merger dated Jan. 26, 2016, and as amended on May 31, 2016. The
transaction was completed and the merger certificate was filed with
the Secretary of State of Georgia on Jan. 27, 2016, and AEON
survived the merger as a wholly-owned subsidiary of AHC. The
Original Form 8-K was amended to present certain unaudited pro
forma financial information in connection with the AEON
Acquisition.
AEON's financial statements are available for free at:
https://is.gd/O3h2sN
About Authentidate
Authentidate Holding Corp. and its subsidiaries provide secure
web-based revenue cycle management applications and telehealth
products and services that enable healthcare organizations to
increase revenues, improve productivity, reduce costs, coordinate
care for patients and enhance related administrative and clinical
workflows and compliance with regulatory requirements. The
Company's web-based services are delivered as Software as a Service
(SaaS) to its customers interfacing seamlessly with billing,
information and document management systems. These solutions
incorporate multiple features and security technologies such as
business-rules based electronic forms, intelligent routing,
transaction management, electronic signatures, identity
credentialing, content authentication, automated audit trails and
remote patient management capabilities. Both web and fax-based
communications are integrated into automated, secure and trusted
workflow solutions.
Authentidate reported a net loss of $9.7 million on $3.68 million
of total revenues for the year ended June 30, 2015, compared to a
net loss of $7.14 million on $5.55 million of total revenues for
the year ended June 30, 2014.
As of March 31, 2016, Authentidate had $55.2 million in total
assets, $11.5 million in total liabilities and $43.7 million in
total shareholders' equity.
EisnerAmper LLP, in New York, issued a "going concern"
qualification on the consolidated financial statements for the year
ended June 30, 2015, citing that the Company's recurring losses
from operations and negative cash flows from operations raise
substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern.
AUTHENTIDATE HOLDING: PVAM Reports 4.87% Stake as of Nov. 14
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In an amended Schedule 13G filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission, PVAM Perlus Microcap Fund L.P., PVAM Holdings Ltd. and
Pacific View Asset Management (UK) LLP disclosed that as of
Nov. 14, 2016, they beneficially own 280,900 shares of common
stock, no par value, of Authentidate Holding Corp., representing
4.87% of the outstanding shares of common stock of the Company.
A full-text copy of the regulatory filing is available at:
https://is.gd/aHNWjI
About Authentidate
Authentidate Holding Corp. and its subsidiaries provide secure
web-based revenue cycle management applications and telehealth
products and services that enable healthcare organizations to
increase revenues, improve productivity, reduce costs, coordinate
care for patients and enhance related administrative and clinical
workflows and compliance with regulatory requirements. The
Company's web-based services are delivered as Software as a Service
(SaaS) to its customers interfacing seamlessly with billing,
information and document management systems. These solutions
incorporate multiple features and security technologies such as
business-rules based electronic forms, intelligent routing,
transaction management, electronic signatures, identity
credentialing, content authentication, automated audit trails and
remote patient management capabilities. Both web and fax-based
communications are integrated into automated, secure and trusted
workflow solutions.
Authentidate reported a net loss of $9.7 million on $3.68 million
of total revenues for the year ended June 30, 2015, compared to a
net loss of $7.14 million on $5.55 million of total revenues for
the year ended June 30, 2014.
As of March 31, 2016, Authentidate had $55.2 million in total
assets, $11.5 million in total liabilities and $43.7 million in
total shareholders' equity.
EisnerAmper LLP, in New York, issued a "going concern"
qualification on the consolidated financial statements for the year
ended June 30, 2015, citing that the Company's recurring losses
from operations and negative cash flows from operations raise
substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern.
AXIM BIOTECHNOLOGIES: Working Capital Raises Going Concern Doubt
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AXIM Biotechnologies, Inc., filed with the U.S. Securities and
Exchange Commission its quarterly report on Form 10-Q, disclosing a
net loss of $1.78 million on $9,600 of revenues for the three
months ended September 30, 2016, compared to a net loss of $1.70
million on $21,610 of revenues for the same period in 2015.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2016, the Company recorded
a net loss of $4.63 million on $34,846 of revenues, compared to a
net loss of $3.77 million on $33,722 of revenues for the same
period last year.
The Company's balance sheet at September 30, 2016, showed total
assets of $1.23 million, total liabilities of $4.47 million, and a
stockholders' deficit of $3.24 million.
The Company has negative working capital of $2,996,614, has an
accumulated deficit of $16,886,047 has cash used in operating
activities of continuing operations $761,694 and presently does not
have the resources to accomplish its objectives during the next
twelve months. These conditions raise substantial doubt about the
ability of the Company to continue as a going concern.
A full-text copy of the Company's Form 10-Q is available at:
http://bit.ly/2gqtQM0
Based in New York, N.Y., AXIM Biotechnologies, Inc., is a
biotechnology company. The Company is engaged in developing the
treatment of pain, spasticity, anxiety and other medical disorders
with the application of cannabinoids-based products.
AZIZ PETROLEUM: Disclosures Okayed, Plan Hearing on Jan. 10
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Aziz Petroleum, Inc., is now a step closer to emerging from Chapter
11 protection after a bankruptcy judge approved the outline of its
plan of reorganization.
Judge Robert Mark of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern
District of Florida on November 17 gave the thumbs-up to the
disclosure statement, allowing the company to start soliciting
votes from creditors.
The order set a December 29 deadline for creditors to cast their
votes. Creditors have until January 5 to file their objections to
the plan.
A court hearing to consider confirmation of the plan is scheduled
for January 10, at 2:00 p.m. The hearing will take place at C.
Clyde Atkins, United States Courthouse, Courtroom 4, 301 N. Miami
Avenue, Miami, Florida.
Aziz Petroleum's restructuring plan proposes to pay Class 6 general
unsecured creditors 100% of their claims. Claims will be paid in
equal monthly installments of $416.66 over 60 months, according to
the company's disclosure statement filed on November 3.
A copy of the third amended disclosure statement is available for
free at https://is.gd/05X5Jl
About Aziz Petroleum
Headquartered in Homestead, Florida, Aziz Petroleum, Inc. is a
corporation formed in 2002, and has been in the business of owning
real estate on which a gas station and convenience store is
operated. The real estate is leased to an affiliated third party.
The Debtor filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection (Bankr. S.D.
Fla., Case No. 15-30937) on Nov. 30, 2015. The Debtor, in its
Petition, estimated its assets and liabilities at up to $50,000
each. The Debtor is represented by Lenard H. Gorman, Esq.
BERNARD L. MADOFF: Suits Over Foreign Subsequent Transfers Junked
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U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Stuart Bernstein in New York dismissed
lawsuits filed by Irving Picard, the trustee for the liquidation of
Bernard L. Madoff Investment Securities LLC under the Securities
Investor Protection Act of 1970, seeking to recoup funds from Koch
Industries Inc, the company controlled by billionaire brothers
Charles and David Koch, and dozens of other defendants, Jonathan
Stempel of Reuters reported.
Relying on Section 550(a)(2) of the Bankruptcy Code, Mr. Picard
sued numerous subsequent transferees to recover the value of
fraudulent transfers made by BLMIS in connection with the Ponzi
scheme conducted by Bernard L. Madoff. In many cases, the initial
transferee was a foreign feeder fund and the subsequent transferee
was also a foreign entity. The proceedings before the Court
primarily concern the application of section 550(a)(2) to
subsequent transfers between foreign parties.
Judge Bernstein pointed out that Judge Rakoff of the United States
District Court previously withdrew the reference and laid down some
basic ground rules for determining whether the subsequent transfer
claims should be dismissed. The parties to the proceedings before
Judge Rakoff are referred to as the "Participating Subsequent
Transferees." Judge Rakoff held that the Trustee could not pursue
recovery of "purely foreign subsequent transfers" due to the
application of the presumption against extraterritoriality.
Alternatively, considerations of international comity supported
dismissal. The District Court did not dismiss any of the claims,
and instead, returned the adversary proceedings to this Court for
further proceedings consistent with its decision.
A majority of the Trustee's claims against Subsequent Transferees
were made by and/or originated from the Fairfield Funds or the
Kingate Funds, the initial transferees of BLMIS. These funds are
debtors in foreign insolvency proceedings and their liquidators
have sought or could have sought to recover substantially the same
transfers from the same transferees under the powers granted by the
foreign insolvency courts. These subsequent transfer claims are
dismissed on grounds of international comity without reaching the
issue of extraterritoriality, Judge Bernstein held. As to the
balance, where the Trustee is seeking to recover subsequent
transfers between two foreign entities using foreign bank accounts
(without consideration of a U.S. correspondent bank account), those
claims are dismissed, Judge Bernstein further held. Furthermore,
because the Court has reviewed the Trustee's proffers regarding
these transfers and found them wanting, the Trustee's motions for
leave to amend his pleadings to incorporate the facts alleged in
the proffers are denied as futile, the bankruptcy judge said.
A full-text copy of Judge Bernstein's Memorandum Decision dated
November 21, 2016, is available at:
http://bankrupt.com/misc/nysb220070_110.pdf
Attorneys for Plaintiff, Irving H. Picard, Trustee for the
Liquidation of Bernard L. Madoff Investment Securities LLC:
David J. Sheehan, Esq.
Regina Griffin, Esq.
Thomas L. Long, Esq.
Seanna R. Brown, Esq.
Amanda E. Fein, Esq.
Catherine E. Woltering, Esq.
BAKER & HOSTETLER LLP
45 Rockefeller Plaza
New York, NY 10111
Liaison Counsel for All Subsequent Transferee Defendants:
Robinson B. Lacy, Esq.
SULLIVAN & CROMWELL LLP
125 Broad Street
New York, NY 10004
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Franklin B. Velie, Esq.
Jonathan G. Kortmansky, Esq.
Mitchell C. Stein, Esq.
SULLIVAN & WORCHESTER LLP
1633 Broadway
New York, NY 10019
Attorneys for Bureau of Labor Insurance:
Michael B. Himmel, Esq.
Amiad M. Kushner, Esq.
Lauren M. Garcia, Esq.
LOWENSTEIN SANDLER LLP
1251 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10022
About Bernard L. Madoff
Bernard L. Madoff Investment Securities LLC and Bernard L. Madoff
orchestrated the largest Ponzi scheme in history, with losses
topping US$50 billion. On Dec. 15, 2008, the Honorable Louis A.
Stanton of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of
New
York granted the application of the Securities Investor Protection
Corporation for a decree adjudicating that the customers of BLMIS
are in need of the protection afforded by the Securities Investor
Protection Act of 1970. The District Court's Protective Order (i)
appointed Irving H. Picard, Esq., as trustee for the liquidation
of
BLMIS, (ii) appointed Baker & Hostetler LLP as his counsel, and
(iii) removed the SIPA Liquidation proceeding to the Bankruptcy
Court (Bankr. S.D.N.Y. Adv. Pro. No. 08-01789) (Lifland, J.). Mr.
Picard has retained AlixPartners LLP as claims agent.
On April 13, 2009, former BLMIS clients filed an involuntary
Chapter 7 bankruptcy petition against Bernard Madoff (Bankr.
S.D.N.Y. 09-11893). The petitioning creditors -- Blumenthal &
Associates Florida General Partnership, Martin Rappaport
Charitable
Remainder Unitrust, Martin Rappaport, Marc Cherno, and Steven
Morganstern -- assert US$64 million in claims against Mr. Madoff
based on the balances contained in the last statements they got
from BLMIS.
On April 14, 2009, Grant Thornton UK LLP as receiver placed Madoff
Securities International Limited in London under bankruptcy
protection pursuant to Chapter 15 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code
(Bankr. S.D. Fla. 09-16751). The Chapter 15 case was later
transferred to Manhattan. In June 2009, Judge Lifland approved
the
consolidation of the Madoff SIPA proceedings and the bankruptcy
case.
Judge Denny Chin of the U.S. District Court for the Southern
District of New York on June 29, 2009, sentenced Mr. Madoff to 150
years of life imprisonment for defrauding investors in United
States v. Madoff, No. 09-CR-213 (S.D.N.Y.).
From recoveries in lawsuits coupled with money advanced by SIPC,
Mr. Picard has commenced distributions to victims. As of Oct. 28,
2016, the SIPA Trustee has recovered more than $11.4 billion and
has distributed $9.467 billion, which includes more than $836.6
million in committed advances from the Securities Investor
Protection Corporation (SIPC).
BH SUTTON: Lender, Committee Propose Liquidation Plan
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Sutton 58 Associates, LLC and the Official Committee of Unsecured
Creditors filed with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern
District of New York a disclosure statement for joint chapter 11
plan liquidation for BH Sutton Mezz, LLC, and affiliates.
Under the Creditors' Plan, Class 5, Unsecured Claims against Sutton
Owner DE, is impaired and entitled to vote on the Plan. Each
holder of an Allowed Claim against Sutton Owner DE in this Class
will receive its Pro Rata Share of Available Cash when and as such
distributions are made.
Under the Creditors' Plan, Class 7 Claims, Unsecured Claims against
Sutton Mezz, is impaired and entitled to vote on the Plan. In the
event of a Sale to a Third Party Purchaser, if Available Cash
remains after the payment in full of all Allowed Administrative
Expense Claims, Allowed Priority Tax Claims and Allowed Claims in
all prior classes of Claims, then each holder of Allowed Unsecured
Claims against Sutton Mezz will receive its Pro Rata Share of such
remaining Available Cash until the payment in full of all Allowed
Unsecured Claims against Sutton Mezz. This class will include the
Mezz Loan Claim to the extent that Mezz Loan Claim is held to be an
Allowed Unsecured Claim in the Adversary Proceeding.
The Creditors' Plan provides that it will be implemented based upon
the results of the Adversary Proceeding and the subsequent Sale of
the Assets.
The full-text copy of the Creditors' Disclosure Statement dated
November 11, 2016, is available at:
http://bankrupt.com/misc/nysb16-10455-283.pdf
A full-text copy of the Creditors' Disclosure Statement dated
November 22, 2016, is available at:
http://bankrupt.com/misc/nysb16-10455-303.pdf
The November 22 Plan was filed by the Committee to counter the
liquidation plan filed by BH Sutton Mezz, LLC, and affiliates, on
November 12.
The Plan was filed by the Committee's and Sutton 58 Associates'
counsel. Sutton 58 Associates is represented by:
Adam Rogoff, Esq.
P. Bradley O'Neill, Esq.
KRAMER LEVIN NAFTALIS & FRANKEL LLP
1177 Avenue of the Americas
New York, New York 10036
Tel: (212) 715-9100
E-mail: arogoff@kramerlevin.com
boneill@kramerlevin.com
About BH Sutton and Sutton 58 Owner
New York City-based BH Sutton Mezz LLC filed for Chapter 11
protection (Bankr. S.D.N.Y. Case No. 16-10455) on Feb. 26, 2016.
The petition was signed by Herman Carlinsky, president. The Hon.
Sean H. Lane presides over the case. Joseph S. Maniscalco, Esq.,
at Lamonica Herbst & Maniscalco, LLP, represents BH Sutton in its
restructuring effort. The Debtor estimated assets at $100 to $500
million and debts at $10 million to $50 million.
Sutton 58 Owner LLC filed a separate Chapter 11 bankruptcy petition
(Bankr. S.D.N.Y. Case No. 16-10834) on April 6, 2016. Sutton Owner
estimated assets at $100 million to $500 million and debts at $100
million to $500 million. Sutton Owner's business consists of the
ownership and operation of these real properties: (a) 428, 430 and
432 East 58th Street, New York, New York, 10022, including all air
rights and inclusionary air rights related thereto; and (b) the
cooperative apartments identified as 1R, 2D and 2N located at 504
Merrick Road, Lynbrook, New York 11583. Sutton Owner seeks to
retain Joseph S. Maniscalco, Esq., and Jordan C. Pilevsky, Esq., at
Lamonica Herbst & Maniscalco, LLP, as its counsel.
Both cases are jointly administered.
BH SUTTON: Proposes Full Payment with 1% for Unsecureds
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BH Sutton Mezz LLC, Sutton 58 Owner LLC, and Sutton 58 Owner LLC,
filed with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of
New York a second amended joint disclosure statement in connection
with the second amended joint plan of liquidation dated November
11, 2016, a full-text copy of which is available at:
http://bankrupt.com/misc/nysb16-10455-277.pdf
Under the Second Amended Plan, Class 4 - Allowed Unsecured Claims
of Sutton Owner DE and Sutton Owner NY, totaling approximately
$18,000,000, will be paid in full, with 1% interest from the Sutton
Owner DE Petition Date, from the proceeds remaining from the Sale,
within 30 days of the later of: (i) the Effective Date; or (ii) a
Final Order in the Adversary Proceeding, and after allowed payments
to holders of secured Allowed Claims in classes 1, 2 and 3.
Class 6 - Allowed Unsecured Claims of Sutton Mezz, which are
substantially similar and/or duplicative to the creditors in Class
4.
Under the Plan, Sutton Owner DE and Sutton Owner NY seek to
substantively consolidate their Chapter 11 cases. Further, the
Debtors intend on paying all creditors in full to the extent
allowed by the Court. Thus, regardless of the effectiveness of the
Merger, and in an effort to implement the Plan, the Assets will be
liquidated for the benefit of each of the Debtors' Estates and
their Allowed Claims.
The 2nd Amended Disclosure Statement was filed by Joseph S.
Maniscalco, Esq., Adam P. Wofse, Esq., and Holly R. Holecek, Esq.,
at Lamonica Herbst & Maniscalco, LLP, in Wantagh, New York.
About BH Sutton and Sutton 58 Owner
New York City-based BH Sutton Mezz LLC filed for Chapter 11
protection (Bankr. S.D.N.Y. Case No. 16-10455) on Feb. 26, 2016.
The petition was signed by Herman Carlinsky, president. The Hon.
Sean H. Lane presides over the case. Joseph S. Maniscalco, Esq.,
at Lamonica Herbst & Maniscalco, LLP, represents BH Sutton in its
restructuring effort. The Debtor estimated assets at $100
million to $500 million and debts at $10 million to $50 million.
Sutton 58 Owner LLC filed a separate Chapter 11 bankruptcy petition
(Bankr. S.D.N.Y. Case No. 16-10834) on April 6, 2016. Sutton Owner
estimated assets at $100 million to $500 million and debts at $100
million to $500 million. Sutton Owner's business consists of the
ownership and operation of these real properties: (a) 428, 430 and
432 East 58th Street, New York, New York, 10022, including all air
rights and inclusionary air rights related thereto; and (b) the
cooperative apartments identified as 1R, 2D and 2N located at 504
Merrick Road, Lynbrook, New York 11583. Sutton Owner seeks to
retain Joseph S. Maniscalco, Esq., and Jordan C. Pilevsky, Esq., at
Lamonica Herbst & Maniscalco, LLP, as its counsel.
Both cases are jointly administered.
BILTMORE 24 INVESTORS: Taps Stinson Leonard as Legal Counsel
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Biltmore 24 Investors SPE, LLC seeks approval from the U.S.
Bankruptcy Court for the District of Arizona to hire legal counsel
in connection with its Chapter 11 case.
The Debtor proposes to hire Stinson Leonard Street, LLP to give
legal advice regarding its duties under the Bankruptcy Code,
negotiate with creditors, give advice regarding any potential sale
of its assets, assist in the preparation of a bankruptcy plan, and
provide other legal services.
The hourly rates for Stinson Leonard paralegals and lawyers range
from $210 to $700.
Stinson Leonard does not hold or represent any interest adverse to
the Debtor's estate, and is a "disinterested person" as defined in
section 101(14) of the Bankruptcy Code, according to court
filings.
The firm can be reached through:
Thomas J. Salerno, Esq.
Christopher C. Simpson, Esq.
Anthony P. Cali, Esq.
Stinson Leonard Street, LLP
1850 N. Central Avenue, Suite 2100
Phoenix, AZ 85004-4584
Tel: (602) 279-1600
Fax: (602) 240-6925
Email: Thomas.salerno@stinson.com
Email: Christopher.simpson@stinson.com
Email: Anthony.cali@stinson.com
About Biltmore 24 Investors SPE
Biltmore 24 Investors SPE, LLC sought protection under Chapter 11
of the Bankruptcy Code (Bankr. D. Ariz. Case No. 16-13358) on
November 22, 2016. The petition was signed by Bruce Gray, manager.
The case is assigned to Judge Paul Sala.
At the time of the filing, the Debtor estimated its assets at $50
million to $100 million and debts at $10 million to $50 million.
BION ENVIRONMENTAL: Sees Improved Post-Election Opportunities
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Bion Environmental Technologies, Inc., issued the following
statement regarding the election:
Craig Scott, Bion's director of communications, stated, "Since the
election, a number of Bion shareholders have expressed concerns
about President-elect Trump's commitment to the environment and its
potential impact on Bion. We believe that a Republican mandate
focused on cost-effective spending will actually favor Bion and
other companies that provide market-driven solutions. And while we
do expect the election results to impact us in a positive way, both
nationally and in Pennsylvania, it is even more important to note
that we believe other forces, such as consumer demand for improved
sustainability and the value of byproducts, will enable certain
large-scale projects, like the proposed project for Kreider Farms
poultry operations, to advance while policy change is being
implemented."
-- During the campaign, Mr. Trump called for dismantling the
EPA; however, he began saying in September that he'll
"refocus the EPA on its core mission of ensuring clean air,
and clean, safe drinking water for all Americans."
Rollbacks promised by the Trump Admin are mostly targeted at
energy-related regulations, including the Clean Power Plan
and the Climate Action Plan, as well as the Waters of the
U.S. rule, which will have a minimal (if any) impact on
Bion. Trump also stated, "Our energy policy will make full
use of our domestic energy sources, including traditional
and renewable energy sources".
We are confident that excess nutrients that fuel toxic algae
blooms, dead zones and declining overall water quality in
our major watersheds, and that are driving escalating clean
water costs, will continue to be a top priority at federal,
state and local levels.
-- The incoming administration is committed to reducing the
"scale and cost of government" and views private sector
participation and competition favorably. Harnessing market
forces and engaging the private sector to drive down costs,
which the competitive bidding program supported by Bion and
much of the livestock industry will accomplish, are
consistent with a Republican agenda.
We agree with Pennsylvania's bipartisan Legislative Budget
and Finance Committee study that determined the adoption of
manure technologies can reduce the cost of clean water
mandates by up to 80%. We believe the ability to deliver
substantially reduced costs, while enabling growth and
creating jobs in rural America, will resonate very
powerfully with the incoming administration.
-- In the Pennsylvania Assembly, Republicans increased their
majority in both the House and Senate. Legislation to
implement a competitive procurement program to reduce
Chesapeake Bay compliance costs was introduced in both
chambers by Republicans.
SB 1401 was sponsored by senior Republican Senate members
and its focus is on reducing cost to taxpayers.
-- H.R. 5489, the Agriculture Environmental Stewardship Act
introduced in the U.S. House that would allow the energy tax
credit for qualified biogas and manure resource recovery
properties, has 30 cosponsors from across the U.S., of which
nine are Democrats.
Mr. Scott added, "We are increasingly confident that the
Commonwealth is moving toward competitive procurement to reduce Bay
compliance costs, but also to provide significant environmental
benefits to its interior water resources. Bion shareholders should
take note that the entrenched interests that have opposed
legislation to implement competitive bidding have generally been
those that support the status quo of government monopoly over
control of clean water spending. We are also confident that the
Trump administration will support a market-driven approach that
brings substantially reduced costs, along with transparency and
accountability, to a taxpayer-funded $100 billion per year national
strategy where there is currently none."
About Bion Environmental
Bion Environmental Technologies Inc.'s patented and proprietary
technology provides a comprehensive environmental solution to a
significant source of pollution in US agriculture, large scale
livestock facilities known as Confined Animal Feeding Operations.
Bion's technology produces substantial reductions of nutrient
releases (primarily nitrogen and phosphorus) to both water and air
(including ammonia, which is subsequently re-deposited to the
ground) from livestock waste streams based upon the Company's
operations and research to date (and third party peer review).
As of Sept. 30, 2016, Bion Environmental had $85,076 in total
assets, $14.43 million in total liabilities, and a total deficit of
$14.35 million.
GHP Horwath, P.C., in Denver, Colorado, issued a "going concern"
qualification on the consolidated financial statements for the year
ended June 30, 2016, citing that the Company has not generated
significant revenue and has suffered recurring losses from
operations. These factors raise substantial doubt about its
ability to continue as a going concern.
BOISE CASCADE: Egan-Jones Lowers Sr. Unsec. Ratings to BB+
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Egan-Jones Ratings Company, on Oct. 25, 2016, downgraded the senior
unsecured ratings on debt issued by Boise Cascade Co to BB+ from
BBB-.
Boise Cascade Company, which uses the trade name Boise Cascade, is
an American manufacturer and distributor of lumber and building
materials headquartered in Boise, Idaho.
BON-TON STORES: Gabelli, et al., Hold 6.64% Stake as of Nov. 16
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In an amended Schedule 13D filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission, Gabelli Funds, LLC, GAMCO Asset Management, and Teton
Advisors, Inc., disclosed that as of Nov. 16, 2016, they
beneficially own 1,232,500 shares of common stock of The Bon-Ton
Stores, Inc., representing 6.64% of the approximately 18,559,325
shares outstanding as reported in the Company's most recently filed
Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended July 30, 2016. The
Reporting Persons beneficially own those Securities as follows:
Shares of Percent of
Name Common Stock Class
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Gabelli Funds 356,000 1.92%
GAMCO 627,500 3.38%
Teton Advisors 249,000 1.34%
A full-text copy of the regulatory filing is available at:
https://is.gd/Kx77qn
About Bon-Ton Stores
The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc., with corporate headquarters in York,
Pennsylvania and Milwaukee, Wisconsin, operates 270 stores, which
includes nine furniture galleries and four clearance centers, in
26 states in the Northeast, Midwest and upper Great Plains under
the Bon-Ton, Bergner's, Boston Store, Carson's, Elder-Beerman,
Herberger's and Younkers nameplates. The stores offer a broad
assortment of national and private brand fashion apparel and
accessories for women, men and children, as well as cosmetics and
home furnishings. For further information, please visit the
investor relations section of the Company's Web site at
http://investors.bonton.com.
Bon-Ton Stores reported a net loss of $57.05 million on $2.71
billion of net sales for the fiscal year ended Jan. 30, 2016,
compared to a net loss of $6.97 million on $2.75 billion of net
sales for the fiscal year ended Jan. 31, 2015.
As of Oct. 29, 2016, Bon-Ton Stores had $1.73 billion in total
assets, $1.80 billion in total liabilities and a total
shareholders' deficit of $68.64 million.
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As reported in the TCR on Dec. 4, 2015, Moody's Investors Service
downgraded Bon-Ton Stores' Corporate Family Rating to 'Caa1' from
'B3'. The company's Speculative Grade Liquidity rating was
affirmed
at 'SGL-2'. The rating outlook is stable. The downgrade
considers
the continuing and persistent negative pressure on Bon-Ton's
revenue and EBITDA margins which has been accelerating during the
course of fiscal 2015.
As reported by the TCR on Aug. 22, 2016, S&P Global Ratings raised
its corporate credit rating on Bon-Ton Stores to 'CCC+' from 'CCC'.
The outlook remains negative. "The upgrade reflects our view of
Bon-Ton's somewhat improved liquidity after refinancing its A-1 ABL
term loan tranche with an extended maturity to March 2021 and
enhanced liquidity from the additional $50 million in borrowing
capacity to address upcoming debt maturity in 2017.
BON-TON STORES: Reports Third Quarter Fiscal 2016 Results
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The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc., reported a net loss of $31.58 million on
$589.9 million of net sales for the 13 weeks ended Oct. 29, 2016,
compared to a net loss of $33.99 million on $623.40 million of net
sales for the 13 weeks ended Oct. 31, 2015.
For the 39 weeks ended Oct. 29, 2016, the Company reported a net
loss of $108.1 million on $1.72 billion of net sales compared to a
net loss of $107.6 million on $1.78 billion of net sales for the 39
weeks ended Oct. 31, 2015.
As of Oct. 29, 2016, Bon-Ton Stores had $1.73 billion in total
assets, $1.80 billion in total liabilities, and a total
shareholders' deficit of $68.64 million.
Kathryn Bufano, president and chief executive officer, commented,
"Although our third quarter sales performance was impacted by warm
weather in addition to soft traffic trends, we made progress on a
number of our strategic initiatives. We delivered sales gains in
several key categories as well as double digit growth in our
omnichannel business and accelerated growth on our mobile site. In
addition, we increased our gross margin rate by 170 basis points as
a result of improved merchandise margin and reduced delivery costs.
We also continued to execute against our cost savings initiatives
and reduced inventory by 4.9%."
Ms. Bufano continued, "Looking ahead, we expect to drive continued
momentum in omnichannel with enhancements to our website and mobile
site, in addition to our Buy Online Pick Up In-Store initiative.
We also expect to benefit from our new Love Style Rewards program,
continued expansion of new brands and categories, and recently
opened furniture departments."
A full-text copy of the press release is available at:
https://is.gd/rZGxKA
About Bon-Ton Stores
The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc., with corporate headquarters in York,
Pennsylvania and Milwaukee, Wisconsin, operates 270 stores, which
includes nine furniture galleries and four clearance centers, in
26 states in the Northeast, Midwest and upper Great Plains under
the Bon-Ton, Bergner's, Boston Store, Carson's, Elder-Beerman,
Herberger's and Younkers nameplates. The stores offer a broad
assortment of national and private brand fashion apparel and
accessories for women, men and children, as well as cosmetics and
home furnishings. For further information, please visit the
investor relations section of the Company's Web site at
http://investors.bonton.com.
Bon-Ton Stores reported a net loss of $57.05 million on $2.71
billion of net sales for the fiscal year ended Jan. 30, 2016,
compared to a net loss of $6.97 million on $2.75 billion of net
sales for the fiscal year ended Jan. 31, 2015.
* * *
As reported in the TCR on Dec. 4, 2015, Moody's Investors Service
downgraded Bon-Ton Stores's Corporate Family Rating to 'Caa1' from
'B3'. The company's Speculative Grade Liquidity rating was
affirmed
at SGL-2. The rating outlook is stable. The downgrade considers
the continuing and persistent negative pressure on Bon-Ton's
revenue and EBITDA margins which has been accelerating during the
course of fiscal 2015.
As reported by the TCR on Aug. 22, 2016, S&P Global Ratings raised
its corporate credit rating on Bon-Ton Stores to 'CCC+' from 'CCC'.
The outlook remains negative. "The upgrade reflects our view of
Bon-Ton's somewhat improved liquidity after refinancing its A-1 ABL
term loan tranche with an extended maturity to March 2021 and
enhanced liquidity from the additional $50 million in borrowing
capacity to address upcoming debt maturity in 2017.
BPS US HOLDINGS: Hires Paul Weiss as Bankruptcy Attorneys
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BPS US Holdings, Inc., et al., seek authority from the U.S.
Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware to employ Paul Weiss
Rifkind Wharton & Garrison, LLP as attorneys to the Debtors.
BPS US Holdings requires Paul Weiss to:
a. provide legal advice with respect to the Debtors' powers
and duties as debtors-in-possession in the continued
operation of their business and management of their
properties;
b. attend meetings and negotiate with representatives of
creditors and other parties in interest and advising and
consulting on the conduct of the Chapter 11 Cases,
including the legal and administrative requirements of
operating in chapter 11;
c. take necessary action to protect and preserve the Debtors'
estates, including the prosecution of actions commenced
under the Bankruptcy Code on their behalf, and objections
to claims filed against the estates;
d. prepare and prosecute on behalf of the Debtors all motions,
applications, answers, orders, reports and papers necessary
to the administration of the estates;
e. advise and assist the Debtors with respect to pending class
action litigation and regulatory inquiries;
f. advise and assist the Debtors with financing and
transactional matters as may arise during the Chapter 11
Case;
g. appear in Court and protect the interests of the Debtors
before the Court; and
h. perform all other legal services for the Debtors which may
be necessary and proper in these proceedings.
Paul Weiss will be paid at these hourly rates:
Partners $1,045-$1,395
Counsel $995-$1,040
Associates/Staff Associates $440-$970
Legal Assistants $100-$335
Paul Weiss will be paid a retainer in the amount of $750,000.
Paul Weiss will also be reimbursed for reasonable out-of-pocket
expenses incurred.
In accordance with Appendix B-Guidelines for Reviewing Applications
for Compensation and Reimbursement of Expenses Filed under 11
U.S.C. Sec. 330 for Attorneys in Larger Chapter 11 Cases, the
following is provided in response to the request for additional
information:
a. Paul Weiss has not agreed to a variation of its standard
or customary billing arrangements for the Chapter 11
Cases;
b. None of the Firm's professionals included in this
engagement have varied their rate based on the geographic
location of the Chapter 11 Cases;
c. Paul Weiss has been counsel to the Debtors since 2008.
The Firm was retained by the Debtors for strategic
planning and the Chapter 11 Cases and began working on
these matters on or about August 1, 2016. Prior to the
Petition Date, the Firm was also retained (i) by the
Debtors pursuant to a separate engagement letter with
respect to advising the Debtors on recent regulatory
inquiries and (ii) by the Debtors and certain former
officers of the Company pursuant to a separate engagement
letter in connection with a class action litigation filed
in the United States District Court for the Central
District of California (and subsequently dismissed), and
a class action litigation currently pending in the Unites
States District Court for the Southern District of New
York. The billing rates and material terms of the
prepetition engagements are the same as the rates and
terms described in the Application and herein;
d. The Debtors have approved or will be approving a
prospective budget and staffing plan for Paul Weiss's
engagement for the postpetition period as appropriate. In
accordance with the U.S. Trustee Guidelines, the budget
may be amended as necessary to reflect changed or
unanticipated developments.
Kelley A. Cornish, member of Paul Weiss Rifkind Wharton & Garrison,
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
(a) are not creditors, equity security holders or insiders of the
Debtor; (b) have not been, within two years before the date of the
filing of the Debtor's chapter 11 petition, directors, officers or
employees of the Debtor; and (c) do not have an interest materially
adverse to the interest of the estate or of any class of creditors
or equity security holders, by reason of any direct or indirect
relationship to, connection with, or interest in, the Debtor, or
for any other reason.
Paul Weiss can be reached at:
Kelley A. Cornish, Esq.
PAUL WEISS RIFKIND WHARTON & GARRISON, LLP
1285 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10019
Tel: (212) 373-3000
Email: kcornish@paulweiss.com
About BPS US Holdings
Exeter, N.H.-based Performance Sports Group Ltd. (NYSE: PSG) (TSX:
PSG) -- http://www.PerformanceSportsGroup.com/-- is a developer
and manufacturer of ice hockey, roller hockey, lacrosse, baseball
and softball sports equipment, as well as related apparel and
soccer apparel. Its products are marketed under the BAUER, MISSION,
MAVERIK, CASCADE, INARIA, COMBAT and EASTON brand names and are
distributed by sales representatives and independent distributors
throughout the world. In addition, the Company distributes its
hockey products through its Burlington, Massachusetts and
Bloomington, Minnesota Own The Moment Hockey Experience retail
stores.
On Oct. 31, 2016, Performance Sports Group Ltd. and certain of its
affiliates have filed voluntary petitions under Chapter 11 of the
Bankruptcy Code in the District of Delaware and commenced
proceedings under the Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act in the
Ontario Superior Court of Justice.
The U.S. Debtors are: BPS US Holdings Inc.; Bauer Hockey, Inc.;
Easton Baseball/Softball Inc.; Bauer Hockey Retail Inc.; Bauer
Performance Sports Uniforms Inc.; Performance Lacrosse Group Inc.;
BPS Diamond Sports Inc.; and PSG Innovation Inc.
The Canadian Debtors are: Performance Sports Group Ltd.; KBAU
Holdings Canada, Inc.; Bauer Hockey Retail Corp.; Easton Baseball
/Softball Corp.; PSG Innovation Corp. Bauer Hockey Corp.; BPS
Canada Intermediate Corp.; BPS Diamond Sports Corp.; Bauer
Performance Sports Uniforms Corp.; and Performance Lacrosse Group
Corp.
The Debtors have hired Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP
as counsel; Young Conaway Stargatt & Taylor, LLP as co-counsel;
Stikeman Elliott LLP as Canadian legal counsel; Centerview LLP as
investment banker to the special committee; Alvarez & Marsal North
America, LLC, as restructuring advisor; Joele Frank, Wilkinson,
Brimmer, Katcher as communications & relations advisor; KPMG LLP as
auditors; Ernst & Young LLP as CCAA monitor; and Prime Clerk LLC as
notice, claims, solicitation and balloting agent.
BRIGHT MOUNTAIN: Incurs $808K Net Loss in Third Quarter
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Bright Mountain Media, Inc., filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission its quarterly report on Form 10-Q disclosing a net loss
of $808,401 on $405,737 of total revenue for the three months ended
Sept. 30, 2016, compared to a net loss of $359,135 on $431,014 of
total revenue for the three months ended Sept. 30, 2015.
For the nine months ended Sept. 30, 2016, the Company reported a
net loss of $1.98 million on $1.28 million of total revenue
compared to a net loss of $1.08 million on $1.11 million of total
revenue for the same period a year ago.
As of Sept. 30, 2016, Bright Mountain had $2.20 million in total
assets, $512,694 in total liabilities and $1.69 million in total
shareholders' equity.
The Company had an accumulated deficit of $8,147,020 at Sept. 30,
2016. These factors, the Company said, raise substantial doubt
about its ability to continue as a going concern for a reasonable
period of time. The Company's continuation as a going concern is
dependent upon its ability to generate revenues and its ability to
continue receiving investment capital and loans from related
parties to sustain its current level of operations.
Management plans to continue to raise additional capital through
private placements and is exploring additional avenues for future
fund-raising through both public and private sources.
A full-text copy of the Form 10-Q is available for free at:
https://is.gd/cU5a4R
About Bright Mountain
Based in Boca Raton, Fla., Bright Mountain Media, Inc., a media
holding company, owns and manages Websites in the United States.
It operates through two segments, Product Sales and Services. The
company develops Websites, which provide information and news to
military, law enforcement, first responders, and other public
sector employees; and information, including originally written
news content, blogs, forums, career information, and videos.
C&J ENERGY: Disclosures Okayed, Plan Hearing on Dec. 16
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The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas will
consider approval of the Chapter 11 plan of reorganization of C&J
Energy Services and its affiliates at a hearing on December 16, at
10:00 a.m.
The court had earlier approved the Debtors' disclosure statement,
allowing them to start soliciting votes from creditors.
The November 7 order allowed creditors to cast their votes and file
their objections to the plan until December 9, at 4:00 p.m.
According to the latest disclosure statement filed on November 3,
the Debtors and the official committee of unsecured creditors have
reached a comprehensive settlement.
Under the deal, the Debtors will increase the aggregate cash
consideration paid to unsecured creditors to $33 million to be
split between the so-called convenience class recovery pool (in an
amount not to exceed $2.5 million) and the unsecured creditor cash
pool (in an amount not less than $30.5 million).
Moreover, the Debtors will divide the new warrants into the
"unsecured creditor new warrants" (exercisable into up to 4% of the
new common stock), which will be included in the unsecured creditor
recovery pool and the interest holder new warrants (exercisable
into up to 2% of the new common stock), which will be distributed,
as applicable, to holders of interests in C&J Energy.
In exchange, the committee will support the Debtors' restructuring
plan and will not object to their senior executive incentive plan,
according to the latest disclosure statement.
A copy of the disclosure statement is available for free at
https://is.gd/Bb9TkM
About C&J Energy
C&J Energy Services -- http://www.cjenergy.com/-- is a provider of
well construction, well completions, well support and other
complementary oilfield services to oil and gas exploration and
production companies. As one of the largest completion and
production services companies in North America, C&J offers a full,
vertically integrated suite of services involved in the entire life
cycle of the well, including directional drilling, cementing,
hydraulic fracturing, cased-hole wireline, coiled tubing, rig
services, fluids management services and other special well site
services. C&J operates in most of the major oil and natural gas
producing regions of the continental United States and Western
Canada.
C&J Energy Services Ltd. and 14 of its subsidiaries each filed a
voluntary petition under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code (Bankr.
S.D. Tex. Lead Case No. 16-33590) on July 20, 2016. The Debtors'
cases are pending before Judge David R. Jones.
The law firms Loeb & Loeb LLP, Kirkland & Ellis LLP serve as the
Debtors' counsel. Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP
acts as special corporate and tax counsel to the Debtors.
Investment bank Evercore is the Debtors' financial advisor, and
AlixPartners is the Debtors' restructuring advisor. Ernst & Young
Inc. is the proposed information officer for the Canadian
proceedings. Donlin, Recano & Company, Inc., serves as the claims,
noticing and balloting agent.
U.S. Trustee Judy A. Robbins appointed five creditors to serve on
the official committee of unsecured creditors in the Chapter 11
case of CJ Holding Co., et al. The Committee hired Greenberg
Traurig, LLP, as counsel for the Committee, Conway MacKenzie, Inc.,
to serve as its financial advisor, Carl Marks Advisory Group LLC as
investment banker.
CCH JOHN EAGAN: Plan Outline Okayed, Plan Hearing on Jan. 12
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The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Florida will
consider approval of the Chapter 11 plan of reorganization of CCH
John Eagan II Homes, LP, at a hearing on January 12, at 9:30 a.m.
The hearing will be held at Courtroom B, 8th Floor, 1515 North
Flagler Drive, West Palm Beach, Florida.
The court had earlier approved the Debtor's disclosure statement,
allowing it to start soliciting votes from creditors.
The order set a January 5 deadline for creditors to cast their
votes and a January 9 deadline to file their objections.
As reported by the Troubled Company Reporter on Sept. 12, 2016,
the
Court conducted a hearing on Aug. 31, 2016, to consider approval
of
the Debtor's Second Amended Disclosure Statement for the Debtor's
First Amended Plan of Reorganization.
The TCR reported on Sept. 16, 2016, that the Debtor's Second
Amended Disclosure Statement states that starting on Dec. 1, 2021,
the Debtor will pay Class 9 is comprised of Allowed Unsecured
Claims of Insiders (CCH John Eagan II, Inc. and Creative Choice
Homes, Inc.), the monthly sum of $20,000 to Class 9 for 14 months,
with a final payment in the amount of $17,936.80 in month 15, for
a
total of $297,936.80, representing 80% of the amount owed to Class
9 claimants.
About CCH John Eagan
Headquartered in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, CCH John Eagan II
Homes, L.P., owns and operates a 180 unit multifamily apartment
complex in Atlanta, Georgia commonly known as Magnolia Park
Apartments Phase II. It filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection
(Bankr. S.D. Fla. Case No. 15-31082) on Dec. 1, 2015. The petition
was signed by Yashpal Kakkar, managing member, CCH John Eagan II
Partners, LLC, GP.
The Debtor is represented by Eric A. Rosen, Esq., at Fowler White
Burnett, P.A. Robert Ryan, MAI, of Meridian Advisors, serves as
appraiser to the Debtor.
Judge Erik P. Kimball presides over the case.
At the time of the filing, the Debtor estimated its assets at
between $1 million and $10 million and liabilities at between $10
million and $50 million.
No official committee of unsecured creditors has been appointed in
the case.
CHAMPAGNE SERVICES: Seeks to Hire Chung & Press as Legal Counsel
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Champagne Services, LLC seeks approval from the U.S. Bankruptcy
Court for the Eastern District of Virginia to hire legal counsel in
connection with its Chapter 11 case.
The Debtor proposes to hire Chung & Press, P.C. to give legal
advice regarding the administration of its case, negotiate with
creditors, assist in the preparation of a bankruptcy plan, and
provide other legal services.
Daniel Press, Esq., and Brett Weiss, Esq., at Chung & Press, will
be paid an hourly rate of $495 for their services.
Mr. Press disclosed in a court filing that the firm and its
attorneys are "disinterested persons" as defined in section 101(14)
of the Bankruptcy Code.
As reported by the Troubled Company Reporter, Bankruptcy Judge
Robert G. Mayer previously denied without prejudice Champagne
Services's application to employ Westlake Legal Group as its legal
counsel. The TCR also previously reported that the Debtor has
filed a request to employ Tyler, Bartl, Ramsdell & Counts, PLC to
provide legal advice.
Chung & Press can be reached through:
Daniel M. Press, Esq.
Chung & Press, P.C.
6718 Whittier Ave., Suite 200
McLean, VA 22101
Phone: (703) 734-3800
Fax: (703) 734-0590
About Champagne Services
Champagne Services, LLC sought protection under Chapter 11 of the
Bankruptcy Code (Bankr. E.D. Va. Case No. 16-11683) on May 12,
2016. The petition was signed by Geoff Crawley, director of
operations.
At the time of the filing, the Debtor estimated assets of less than
$100,000 and liabilities of less than $500,000.
CHILDREN'S GARDEN: Seeks to Hire Zearfoss as Legal Counsel
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Children's Garden One, Inc. seeks approval from the U.S. Bankruptcy
Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania to hire legal
counsel.
The Debtor proposes to hire the Law Office of Timothy Zearfoss to
give legal advice regarding its duties under the Bankruptcy Code,
and provide other legal services related to its Chapter 11 case.
The firm will be paid an hourly rate of $250 for legal services
rendered out of court, and $300 for legal services rendered in
court.
Timothy Zearfoss, Esq., disclosed in a court filing that he does
not represent any interest adverse to the Debtor or its bankruptcy
estate.
The firm can be reached through:
Timothy Zearfoss, Esq.
Law Office of Timothy Zearfoss
143-145 Long Lane
Upper Darby, PA 19082
Phone: 610-734-7001
Email: tzearfoss@aol.com
About Children's Garden One
Children's Garden One Inc. sought protection under Chapter 11 of
the Bankruptcy Code (Bankr. E.D. Pa. Case No. 16-17875) on November
9, 2016. The petition was signed by Diane E. Barr-Dowd.
At the time of the filing, the Debtor estimated assets of less than
$50,000 and liabilities of less than $500,000.
CITY TOURS: Seeks Jan. 31 Plan Filing Period Extension
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City Tours, Inc. asks the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western
District of Texas to extend its exclusive periods to file and
confirm a plan of reorganization, to January 31, 2017 and May 31,
2017, respectively.
Absent an extension, the Debtor's exclusive plan filing period
would have expired on November 26, 2016.
The Debtor tells the Court that it has been reviewing its options
for formulating a Plan of Reorganization, which include reducing
its fleet of buses and other vehicles without impacting its duties
under its lease agreement with the City of San Antonio.
The Debtor relates that it has been in triage mode for most of the
first 120 days and is only now in a situation wherein it can
determine what plan of reorganization will be the best for its
creditors and the Debtor. The Debtor further relates that it has
placed several buses and other vehicles on consignment, which has
not yet produced a sale. The Debtor adds that the best months for
selling the vehicles are fast approaching.
The Debtor says that it has paid over $130,000 to retain insurance
on its vehicles and its operations, and that these payments were
front loaded and will be reduced going forward. The Debtor further
says that it is making adequate protection payments to several of
its secured creditors and the City of San Antonio.
The Debtor contends that it will not unduly jeopardize the rights
of the estate or the creditors if the extension sought were to be
granted. The Debtor further contends that even with the extension,
the Debtor will be on track to obtain confirmation within one year
of the bankruptcy filing.
About City Tours, Inc.
City Tours, Inc. filed a chapter 11 petition (Bankr. W.D. Tex Case
No. 16-51690) on July 29, 2016. The petition was signed by Edward
Torres, president. The Debtor is represented by Dean William
Greer, Esq. The case is assigned to Judge Ronald B. King. The
Debtor estimated assets and liabilities at $1 million to $10
million at the time of the filing.
The Debtor is principally engaged in the business of operating bus
tours and transportation to and from the San Antonio Airport and
surrounding counties.
CITYGOLF BOSTON: Unsecureds To Recoup 10% Over 5 Years
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CityGolf/Boston, LLC, filed with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the
District of Massachusetts a plan and accompanying disclosure
statement, which propose that general unsecured creditors will
receive a dividend of 10% over five years from the first of the
month after confirmation.
The Debtor operates an indoor practice facility with, on the
Petition Date, two locations in the heart of downtown Boston. The
bankruptcy case resulted from difficulty in paying rent at one of
the locations, and the landlord had commenced eviction
proceedings.
Upon confirmation, all property of the Debtor, tangible and
intangible, will revert, free and clear of all claims and
interests, to the Debtor. The Debtor estimates that on the
effective date the funds to be distributed are approximately
$10,000 to administrative claimants. The Debtor expects to have
sufficient cash on hand to make the payments required on the
effective date.
A full-text copy of the Disclosure Statement dated November 11,
2016, is available at http://bankrupt.com/misc/mab15-12578-128.pdf
CityGolf/Boston, LLC, filed a Chapter 11 petition (Bankr. D. Mass.
Case No. 15-12578) on June 30, 2015, listing under $1 million in
assets and liabilities, and is represented by David G. Baker, Esq.
CONNECT TRANSPORT: Committee Taps McCathern as Legal Counsel
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The official committee of unsecured creditors of Connect Transport,
LLC seeks approval from the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern
District of Texas to hire legal counsel.
The committee proposes to hire McCathern, PLLC to give legal advice
regarding its duties under the Bankruptcy Code, assist in
negotiating a bankruptcy plan, conduct an investigation of the
financial condition of Connect Transport and its affiliates, and
provide other legal services.
Eric Van Horn, Esq., and Nicholas Zugaro, Esq., the attorneys who
are expected to represent the Debtors, will be paid $395 per hour
and $350 per hour, respectively.
Mr. Van Horn disclosed in a court filing that the attorneys and
paralegals of McCathern are "disinterested persons" as defined in
section 101(14) of the Bankruptcy Code.
The firm can be reached through:
Eric M. Van Horn, Esq.
Nicholas Zugaro, Esq.
McCathern, PLLC
Regency Plaza
3710 Rawlins Street, Suite 1600
Dallas, TX 75219
Tel: (214) 741-2662
Fax: (214) 741-4717
Email: ericvanhorn@mccathernlaw.com
Email: nzugaro@mccathernlaw.com
About Connect Transport
Connect Transport, LLC, et al., are privately-owned, integrated
midstream providers of transportation, storage, producer, and
marketing services for crude oil, natural gas liquids, and
condensates.
The Debtors sought protection under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy
Code (Bankr. N.D. Texas Lead Case No. 16-33971) on October 4,
2016.
The other debtors are Big Rig Tanker, L.L.C., MG Rolling Stock
Land, L.L.C., Murphy Energy Corporation, Murphy Holdings, Inc.,
Port Allen Terminal, LLC, Port Hudson Terminal, LLC, Murphy
Terminals, LLC and Connect Terminals, LLC (Case Nos. 16-33972 to
16-33979).
Connect Transport LLC estimated assets of $500,000 to $1 million
and liabilities of $50 million to $100 million. Murphy Energy
Corp. estimated $100 million to $500 million in both assets and
liabilities.
Houlihan Lokey Capital, Inc. serves as the Debtors' investment
banker while Kurtzman Carson Consultants LLC serves as claims and
noticing agent.
CORNERSTONE ONDEMAND: Egan-Jones Hikes Sr. Unsec. Ratings to CC
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Egan-Jones Ratings Company, on Oct. 24, 2016, raised the senior
unsecured ratings on debt issued by Cornerstone OnDemand Inc. to CC
from C.
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.
COSI INC: Seeks to Hire Donlin Recano as Noticing Agent
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Cosi Inc. seeks approval from the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the
District of Massachusetts to hire Donlin, Recano & Company Inc. as
noticing agent.
The services to be provided by the firm include overseeing the
distribution of notices and other documents to equity holders of
Cosi and its affiliates.
The hourly rates charged by the firm are:
Senior Bankruptcy Consultant $165
Case Manager $140
Technology/Programming Consultant $110
Consultant/Analyst $90
Clerical $45
Roland Tomforde, chief operating officer of Donlin, 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:
Roland Tomforde
Donlin, Recano & Company, Inc.
6201 15th Avenue
Brooklyn, New York 11219
Tel: (212) 481-1411
About Cosi Inc.
Cosi -- http://www.getcosi.com/-- is an international fast casual
restaurant company. There are currently 45 company-owned and 31
franchise restaurants operating in fourteen states, the District of
Columbia, Costa Rica and the United Arab Emirates.
Cosi, Inc. and its affiliated Debtors filed chapter 11 petitions
(Bankr. D. Mass. Lead Case No. 16-13704-MSH) on Sept. 28, 2016.
The Debtors are represented by Joseph H. Baldiga, Esq. and Paul W.
Carey, Esq., at Mirick, O'Connell, DeMallie & Lougee, LLP. The
O'Connor Group serves as their financial consultant.
Randy Kominsky of Alliance for Financial Growth, Inc. has been
tapped as chief restructuring officer to the Debtors.
The U.S. Trustee appointed an Official Committee of Unsecured
Creditors composed of: Robert J. Dourney, Honor S. Heath of Nstar
Electric Company, and Paul Filtzer of SRI EIGHT 399 Boylston. The
Creditors Committee is represented by Lee Harrington, Esq., at
Nixon Peabody LLP. Deloitte Financial Advisory Services LLP serves
as financial advisor for the Committee.
COVENANT CARE: Seeks to Hire Stodghill & Allie as Special Counsel
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Covenant Care Centers, LLC seeks approval from the U.S. Bankruptcy
Court for the Northern District of Texas to hire Stodghill & Allie,
LLP as special counsel.
The Debtor tapped the firm to clear a tax lien filed by the
Internal Revenue Service against Wood Family Enterprises, Inc., an
affiliate, to permit the sale of its nursing home facility in
Waurika, Oklahoma, to close.
The firm will receive a flat fee of $7,000 for its services.
Lance Stodghill, Esq., disclosed in a court filing that his firm
does not hold any interest adverse to that of the Debtor.
The firm can be reached through:
Lance Stodghill, Esq.
Stodghill & Allie, LLP
2002 Hoskins Drive
Houston, TX 77080
Phone: (713) 972-1040
Fax: (713) 266-2215
Email: contact@sataxlaw.com
About Covenant Care Centers
Covenant Care Centers, LLC sought protection under Chapter 11 of
the Bankruptcy Code (Bankr. N. D. Texas Case No. 14-35916) on
December 9, 2014. The petition was signed by Ron Sanborn,
manager.
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.
The Debtor is a management company whose main business was managing
Archer Healthcare Providers, LLC and Vernon Healthcare Providers,
LLC. The healthcare providers were, at the time the Debtor's case
was filed, each in the business of operating a separate nursing
home facility. They have now ceased operations of their respective
homes.
DACCO TRANSMISSION: Can Get DIP Loan, Use Cash on Interim Basis
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Judge Mary Kay Vyskocil of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the
Southern District of New York authorized DACCO Transmission Parts
(NY), Inc., and its affiliated debtors to obtain prepetition
financing from DIP Agent Silver Point Finance, LLC and the DIP
Lenders, and use cash collateral on an interim basis.
The Debtors wanted to obtain secured postpetition financing in the
form of a delayed draw term loan credit facility, providing for
extensions of credit not to exceed $69,700,000, including the
issuance of one or more letters of credit at any time up to $5
million.
The Debtors and the Prepetition First Lien Guarantors were indebted
to Prepetition First Lien Agent Royal Bank of Canada, and the
Prepetition First Lien Lenders, in the aggregate principal amount
of $403.8 million in respect of loans made and $3.9 million in
respect of prepetition letters of credit, plus accrued and unpaid
interest and fees.
The Debtor is also liable to administrative and collateral agent,
Cortland Capital Markets LLC and the Prepetition Second Lien
Lenders, the aggregate principal amount of approximately $170
million, in respect of loans made, plus accrued and unpaid interest
and fees, expenses, charges, indemnities and other obligations.
Judge Vyskocil acknowledged that the Debtors have an immediate need
to obtain the DIP Loans and continue using the Prepetition
Collateral in order to permit, among other things, the orderly
continuation of the operation of their businesses, to maintain
business relationships with vendors, suppliers and customers, to
make payroll, to make capital expenditures and to satisfy other
working capital and operational needs.
The Debtors are authorized to immediately borrow money and obtain
letters of credit, on an interim basis, up to an aggregate
principal amount equal to $30 million.
The DIP Credit Agreement provides:
(1) that on the Closing Date, $5.25 million of the proceeds of
the DIP Loans will be deposited into the Borrower's letter of
credit cash collateral account and the balance of the amount of the
Initial Commitment Amount, will be deposited into the Borrower's
primary account at its cash management bank;
(2) that the Debtors may utilize the proceeds of the DIP Loans
from time to time for:
(a) general working capital purposes;
(b) to pay:
(i) all reasonable and documented expenses of the
DIP Agent associated with the preparation, execution, delivery,
administration and enforcement of the DIP Documents and any
amendments or waivers with respect thereto;
(ii) all Transaction Expenses; and
(iii) those reasonable and documented fees and
expenses payable to the Prepetition First Lien Agent;
(c) to make certain payments on account of prepetition
obligations to the extent authorized by the Court; and
(d) to pay such other amounts that are due and payable
under the DIP Documents.
(3) that the DIP Agent will be granted:
(i) a valid, binding, fully-perfected first-priority
senior security interest in and lien upon all tangible and
intangible pre- and postpetition property of the Debtors, and their
proceeds, products, rents and profits, subject to the Carve-Out;
(ii) valid, binding, fully-perfected security interests
in and liens upon all pre- and postpetition property of the Debtors
that, as of the Petition Date, is subject to valid, perfected and
unavoidable liens; and is subject to unavoidable liens in existence
immediately prior to the Petition Date that are perfected
subsequent to the Petition Date as permitted by section 546(b) of
the Bankruptcy Code, or liens granted to any Depository
Institution, solely in its capacity as such, in connection with
that Depository Institution continuing to provide cash management
services to one or more Debtors post-petition;
(iii) a valid, binding, continuing, enforceable,
fully-perfected, priming security interest in and lien upon all the
Prepetition Collateral, which will be senior in all respects to the
applicable Prepetition Liens and the Adequate Protection Liens, but
will not be senior to any Permitted Prior Liens.
(4) that all of the DIP Obligations will constitute allowed
superpriority administrative expense claims of the DIP Agent on
behalf of the DIP Lenders against each of the Debtors with priority
over any and all claims against each of the Debtors; and
(5) that the Carve-Out consists of:
(a) all fees required to be paid to the Clerk of the
Court and the Office of the U.S. Trustee, plus interest at the
statutory rate;
(b) all reasonable and documented fees and expenses
incurred by a trustee appointed under section 726(b) of the
Bankruptcy Code in an amount not to exceed $50,000; and
(c) to the extent ultimately allowed by the Court, claims
for unpaid reasonable fees, expenses, reimbursements or
compensation incurred by persons or firms retained by the Debtors
or an official committee of unsecured creditors;
(6) that the Prepetition First Lien Agent is granted, among
other things, a valid, perfected senior replacement security
interest in and lien upon all of the Prepetition First Lien
Collateral, and a valid, perfected senior security interest in and
lien upon all of the DIP Collateral, subject to the DIP Liens, the
Permitted Prior Liens, and the Carve-Out; and
(7) that the Prepetition Second Lien Agent is granted, among
other things, a valid, perfected replacement security interest in
and lien upon all of the Prepetition Second Lien Collateral,
subject to the DIP Liens, the First Lien Adequate Protection Liens,
the Prepetition First Lien Liens, and the Carve-Out.
The approved Budget covers a 10-week period, beginning on the week
ending Nov. 25, 2016 and ending on Jan. 27, 2017, and provides for
total operating disbursements in the amount of $114,006,000.
The final hearing on the Debtors' Motion is scheduled on Dec. 20,
2016. The deadline for the filing of objections to the Debtor's
Motion is set on Dec. 6, 2016.
A full-text copy of the Interim Order, dated Nov. 23, 2016, is
available at
http://bankrupt.com/misc/DACCOTransmission2016_1613245mkv_39.pdf
A full-text copy of the DIP Credit Agreement, dated Nov. 23, 2016,
is available at
http://bankrupt.com/misc/DACCOTransmission2016_1613245mkv_39_1.pdf
About DACCO Transmission Parts (NY)
Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Transtar Holding Company
manufactures and distributes aftermarket driveline replacement
parts and components to the transmission repair and remanufacturing
market. It also supplies autobody refinishing products and
manufactures air conditioning, cooling and power steering
assemblies and components.
Founded in 1975, Transtar maintains over 70 local branch locations,
four manufacturing and production facilities (in Alma, Michigan;
Brighton, Michigan; Cookeville, Tennessee; and Ferris, Texas), and
four regional distribution centers throughout the United States,
Canada and Puerto Rico.
On Dec. 21, 2010, the Company was acquired from Linsalata Capital
Partners by current majority equity holder Friedman Fleischer &
Lowe LLC. The acquisition was financed with $425 million of senior
secured credit facilities.
As of the Petition Date, the Debtors employ approximately 2,000
full-time and 50 part-time employees in the United States, and
approximately 100 full-time employees in Canada and Puerto Rico.
DACCO Transmission Parts (NY), Inc. and 46 affiliated debtors,
including Transtar Holding Company, filed chapter 11 petitions
(Bankr. S.D.N.Y. Case Nos. 16-13245 to 16-13291) on Nov. 20, 2016.
The petitions were signed by Joseph Santangelo, authorized
signatory. The cases are pending before Judge Mary Kay Vyskocil,
and the Debtors have requested that their cases be jointly
administered under Case No.16-13245.
The Debtors estimated assets and liabilities at $500 million to $1
billion at the time of the filing.
The Debtors tapped Rachel C. Strickland, Esq., Christopher S.
Koenig, Esq., Debra C. McElligott, Esq., and Jennifer J. Hardy,
Esq., at Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP as attorneys. The Debtors
also hired FTI Consulting, Inc. as restructuring and financial
advisors, Ducera Partners LLC as financial advisors and investment
banker and Prime Clerk LLC as claims, noticing and solicitation
agent.
DAYA MEDICALS: Plan Confirmation Hearing on Jan. 18
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Judge Erik P. Kimball of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern
District of Florida, West Palm Beach Division, issued an order
approving Daya Medicals, Inc.'s disclosure statement accompanying
its plan of reorganization.
Under the Plan, general unsecured creditors are classified in Class
2, and will receive a distribution of 21.8% of their allowed
claims.
A hearing on confirmation of the Plan and fee applications is set
for Jan. 18, 2017 at 2:00 p.m.
The Debtor's deadline for serving the Order, Disclosure Statement,
Plan, and Ballot is Nov. 23, 2016.
The Debtor's deadline for filing objections to claims and fee
applications is Jan. 4, 2017.
The Debtor's deadline for filing ballots accepting or rejecting
Plan is Jan. 11, 2017.
The Debtor's deadline for filing objections to confirmation and
report of Plan proponent(s) and confirmation affidavit is Jan. 13,
2017.
About Daya Medicals
Daya Medicals, Inc. (Bankr. S.D. Fla. Case No.: 15-24931) filed a
Chapter 11 Petition on August 18, 2015, and is represented by
Michael D. Moccia, Esq., at Law Office of Michael D. Moccia, PA, in
Boca Raton, Florida.
Since 1996, the Debtor has been in the business of research and
development of intellectual property related to biomedical
technologies and licensing, such as intellectual property to
licenses in exchange for royalty payments.
At the Petition Date, it had $1 million to $10 million in estimated
assets and $1 million to $10 million in estimated liabilities. The
case is assigned to Judge Erik P. Kimball. The petition was signed
by Justin K. Daya, chief executive officer.
DEER MEADOWS: Must File Plan & Disclosure Statement by Jan. 30
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The Hon. Peter C. McKittrick of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the
District of Oregon has given Deer Meadows, LLC, until Jan. 30,
2017, to file a disclosure statement and plan of reorganization.
Deer Meadows, LLC's primary asset is an assisted living facility
located in Sheridan, Oregon. DCR Mortgage and/or its affiliates,
has a lien covering the Property.
Deer Meadows filed a Chapter 11 petition (Bankr. D. Ore. Case No.
16-33768) on Sept. 30, 2016. The petition was signed by Kristin
Harder, manager. The case is assigned to Judge Peter C.
McKittrick. The Debtor estimated assets and liabilities at $1
million to $10 million at the time of the filing.
The Debtor is represented by Stephen T. Boyke, Esq., at the Law
Office of Stephen T. Boyke.
Gail Brehm Geiger, the Acting United States Trustee for the
District of Oregon, appointed Suzanne Koenig, as the Patient Care
Ombudsman for Deer Meadows, LLC.
DIRECTORY DISTRIBUTING: Hires Gold Weems as Special Counsel
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Directory Distributing Associates, Inc. seeks authorization from
the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Missouri to
employ Gold Weems Bruser Sues & Rundell, APLC as special counsel.
The Debtor requires Gold Weems to assist in the negotiation and
litigation of its pending workers compensation and subrogation
litigation matters in Louisiana.
Gold Weems will be paid at these hourly rates:
Shareholders $165
Associates $140
Paralegals $80
Gold Weems will also be reimbursed for reasonable out-of-pocket
expenses incurred.
Peggy D. St. John, partner of Gold Weems, 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.
Gold Weems can be reached at:
Peggy D. St. John, Esq.
GOLD WEEMS BRUSER SUES & RUNDELL, APLC
P.O. Box 6118
2001 MacArthur Dr.
Alexanderia, LA 71307-6118
Tel: (318) 445-6471
Fax: (318) 445-6476
E-mail: pstjohn@goldweems.com
About Directory Distributing
Directory Distributing Associates, Inc. sought protection under
Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code (Bankr. E.D. Mo. Case No.
16-47428) on October 14, 2016. The petition was signed by Kristy
Runk Bryan, Esq., attorney. The case is assigned to Judge Kathy A.
Surratt-States. At the time of the filing, the Debtor estimated
assets of $1 million to $10 million, and liabilities of less than
$500,000.
DIRECTORY DISTRIBUTING: Taps Carr Allison as Special Counsel
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Directory Distributing Associates, Inc. seeks authorization from
the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Missouri to
employ Carr Allison as special counsel.
The Debtor requires Carr Allison to assist the Debtor in the
negotiation and litigation of its pending works compensation
litigation matters.
Carr Allison will be paid at these hourly rates:
Partners $145
Associates $135
Carr Allison will also be reimbursed for reasonable out-of-pocket
expenses incurred.
Debra J. Krotzer, partner of Carr Allison, 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.
Carr Allison can be reached at:
Debra J. Krotzer, Esq.
CARR ALLISON
100 Vestavia Parkway
Birmingham, AL 35216
Tel: (205) 949-2912
Fax: (205) 822-2057
E-mail: dkrotzer@carallison.com
About Directory Distributing
Directory Distributing Associates, Inc. sought protection under
Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code (Bankr. E. D. Mo. Case No.
16-47428) on October 14, 2016. The petition was signed by Kristy
Runk Bryan, Esq., attorney. The case is assigned to Judge Kathy A.
Surratt-States. At the time of the filing, the Debtor estimated
assets of $1 million to $10 million, and liabilities of less than
$500,000.
DON GREEN: Seeks to Hire ChildersLaw as Legal Counsel
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Don Green Farms, Inc. seeks approval from the U.S. Bankruptcy Court
for the Northern District of Florida to hire legal counsel in
connection with its Chapter 11 case.
The Debtor proposes to hire ChildersLaw, LLC to give legal advice
regarding its duties under the Bankruptcy Code, negotiate with
creditors, assist in the preparation of a bankruptcy plan, and
provide other legal services.
ChildersLaw's rates are $375 per hour for Seldon Childers, Esq.,
$275 per hour for associate attorneys, $150 per hour for
paraprofessionals, and $50 per hour for legal secretarial time.
The firm does not represent any interest adverse to the Debtor,
according to court filings.
ChildersLaw can be reached through:
Seldon J. Childers, Esq.
ChildersLaw, LLC
2135 NW 40th Terrace, Suite B
Gainesville, FL 32605
Tel: 866-996-6104
Fax: 407-209-3870
Email: jchilders@smartbizlaw.com
About Don Green Farms
Don Green Farms, Inc. sought protection under Chapter 11 of the
Bankruptcy Code (Bankr. N. D. Fla. Case No. 16-10261) on November
16, 2016. The petition was signed by Donald R. Green, president.
At the time of the filing, the Debtor disclosed $13,987 in assets
and $3.95 million in liabilities.
DUNLAP STREET: Creditors To Be Paid From Asset Sale Proceeds
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Dunlap Street, LLC, filed a small business plan of reorganization
and accompanying disclosure statement dated November 11, 2016, a
full-text copy of which is available at:
http://bankrupt.com/misc/pamb16-00542-29.pdf
The Debtor seeks to fund its Plan through the joint sale of its
assets with KDP Bellefonte, Inc. The Debtor owned the site of the
Gamble Mill Restaurant and Microbrewery, and KDP owned the liquor
license, furniture, fixtures, equipment, and other business assets
of the Gamble Mill Restaurant and Microbrewery. A joint sale with
KDP is being pursued because both debtors have a common purchaser
and common primary lienholders. A sale complaint, motion, and
notice have been filed.
At closing, Centre County and Kish Bank will be paid in full with
interest. SEDA-COG will be paid one half of the remaining sale
proceeds, including one half of any benefit to the estate from the
exemption of this sale from realty transfer tax. The remaining
sale proceeds will be divided evenly between the bankruptcy estates
of Dunlap Street and KDP.
Dunlap Street, LLC, filed a Chapter 11 bankruptcy petition (Bankr.
M.D. Pa. Case No. 16-00542) on February 10, 2016, disclosing under
$1 million in both assets and liabilities.
The Debtor is represented by Donald M. Hahn, Esq., of Stover
McGlaughlin Gerace Weyandt & McCormick PC.
EARTHLINK HOLDINGS: Egan-Jones Hikes Sr. Unsec. Ratings to B-
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Egan-Jones Ratings Company, on Oct. 20, 2016, upgraded the senior
unsecured ratings on debt issued by EarthLink Holdings Corp to B-
from CCC+. EJR also hiked the commercial paper rating on the
company to B from C.
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 COAST FOODS: Committee Taps Smiley Wang-Ekvall as Counsel
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The official committee of unsecured creditors of East Coast Foods,
Inc. seeks approval from the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Central
District of California to hire legal counsel.
The committee proposes to hire Smiley Wang-Ekvall, LLP to give
legal advice regarding its duties under the Bankruptcy Code,
prepare a bankruptcy plan, assist in reviewing proposals for a sale
of the Debtor's assets, and provide other legal services.
Smiley will be paid at its customary hourly rates, with a 10%
discount for services provided by a professional whose rate is more
than $460 per hour. The firm's hourly rates currently range from
$125 to $610.
Lei Lei Wang Ekvall, Esq., disclosed in a court filing that the
firm does not hold or represent any interest adverse to the
Debtor's bankruptcy estate or any of its creditors.
The firm can be reached through:
Lei Lei Wang Ekvall, Esq.
Robert S. Marticello, Esq.
Smiley Wang-Ekvall, LLP
3200 Park Center Drive, Suite 250
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Tel: 714 445-1000
Fax: 714 445-1002
Email: lekvall@swelawfirm.com
Email: rmarticello@swelawfirm.com
About East Coast Foods
East Coast Foods Inc., a California corporation, is the owner and
operator of four Roscoe' Chicken N' Waffles restaurants in Los
Angeles area. East Coast Foods sought protection under Chapter 11
of the Bankruptcy Code (Bankr. C.D. Cal. Case No. 16-13852) on
March 25, 2016. The petition was signed by Herbert Hudson,
president.
The Debtor is represented by Vakhe Khodzhayan, Esq., at KG Law,
APC. The case is assigned to Judge Sheri Bluebond.
The Debtor estimated assets of $0 to $50,000 and debts of $10
million to $50 million.
The Office of the U.S. Trustee on April 29 appointed five creditors
of East Coast Foods, Inc., to serve on the official committee of
unsecured creditors.
Bradley D. Sharp was appointed Chapter 11 trustee of the Debtor's
estate on September 28, 2016.
EAST COAST FOODS: Trustee Taps Greines Martin as Special Counsel
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The Chapter 11 trustee of East Coast Foods Inc. seeks approval from
the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Central District of California to
hire Greines, Martin, Stein & Richland LLP as special counsel.
Bradley Sharp, the court-appointed trustee, tapped the firm in
connection with the bankruptcy estate's appeal of a state court
judgment against the Debtor.
The hourly rates charged by the firm are:
Senior Partners $600
Partners $500
Associates $400
Greines has agreed to reduce the hourly rate for Cynthia Tobisman,
Esq., the attorney designated to represent the Debtor, from $600 to
$500.
Ms. Tobisman disclosed in a court filing that the firm does not
hold or represent any interest adverse to the Debtor's estate or
any of its creditors.
The firm can be reached through:
Cynthia E. Tobisman, Esq.
Greines, Martin, Stein & Richland LLP
5900 Wilshire Boulevard, 12th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90036
Voice: (310) 859-7811
Fax: (310) 276-5261
About East Coast Foods
East Coast Foods Inc., a California corporation, is the owner and
operator of four Roscoe' Chicken N' Waffles restaurants in Los
Angeles area. East Coast Foods sought protection under Chapter 11
of the Bankruptcy Code (Bankr. C.D. Cal. Case No. 16-13852) on
March 25, 2016. The petition was signed by Herbert Hudson,
president.
The Debtor is represented by Vakhe Khodzhayan, Esq., at KG Law,
APC. The case is assigned to Judge Sheri Bluebond.
The Debtor estimated assets of $0 to $50,000 and debts of $10
million to $50 million.
The Office of the U.S. Trustee on April 29 appointed five creditors
of East Coast Foods, Inc., to serve on the official committee of
unsecured creditors.
Bradley D. Sharp was appointed Chapter 11 trustee of the Debtor's
estate on September 28, 2016.
EMPRESAS PLAYA: Triangle REO Wants to Prohibit Cash Collateral Use
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Secured Creditor Triangle REO 2, Corp., asks the U.S. Bankruptcy
Court for the District of Puerto Rico to prohibit Empresas Playa
Joyuda, Inc. from using cash collateral.
Triangle REO contends that the Debtor entered into several loans
with Triangle REO, and that the loans are secured by, among other
things, certain real property located in Miradero Ward in the
Municipality of Cabo Rojo. Triangle REO further contends that the
Debtor generates rents by renting hotel rooms within the Real
Estate Collateral.
Triangle REO tells the Court that as of the petition date, it is
the holder of a valid, perfected, secured claim in the amount of
$2,448,105. Triangle REO further tells the Court that while it has
engaged in good faith efforts with the Debtor to attempt to reach
an agreement pursuant to which Triangle REO may provide its consent
for the use of its Cash Collateral and pave the way towards the
potential confirmation of a consensual plan, to this date, and
notwithstanding Triangle REO's best efforts, the parties have not
been able to reach an agreement.
Triangle REO relates that the Debtor has not sought the Court's
approval for the use of cash collateral, and that the Debtor has
not requested or obtained Triangle REO's consent to use any of the
cash collateral. Triangle REO further relates that it was forced
to ask the Court to prohibit the Debtor's use of cash collateral as
the Debtor has been using Triangle REO's cash collateral without
any authorization, nor has the Debtor provided adequate protection
to Triangle REO for such use.
In addition to prohibiting the Debtor from using cash collateral,
Triangle REO wants the Court to:
(1) grant Triangle REO a first priority replacement lien on
all of the Debtor's postpetition assets;
(2) require an accounting of all cash collateral received by
or for the benefit of the Debtor since the petition date;
(3) direct the Debtor to provide Triangle REO with full access
to the Debtor's books and records;
(4) require the turn-over of any of Triangle REO's cash
collateral or property that is in the possession, custody, or
control of the Debtor or any of the insiders of the Debtor; and
(5) impose a constructive trust on any cash collateral, or
proceeds from Triangle REO's cash collateral, that has been
diverted to any person or bank account as a result of any diversion
of the Debtor's accumulated rents.
A full-text copy of Triangle REO 2, Corp.'s Motion, dated Nov. 23,
2016, is available at
http://bankrupt.com/misc/EmpresasPlaya2015_1509594eag11_76.pdf
Triangle REO 2, Corp. is represented by:
Luis C. Marini, Esq.
Carolina Velaz-Rivero, Esq.
Gabriel L. Olivera Dubon, Esq.
O'NEILL & BORGES LLC
250 Munoz Rivera Avenue, Suite 800
San Juan, PR 00918-1813
Telephone: (787) 764-8181
E-mail: luis.marini@oneillborges.com
carolina.velaz@oneillborges.com
gabriel.olivera@oneillborges.com
About Empresas Playa Joyuda
Empresas Playa Joyuda, Inc., filed a Chapter 11 bankruptcy petition
(Bankr. D.P.R. Case No. 15-09594) on Dec. 1, 2015. The petition
was signed by Cesar Perez Perichi, president and treasurer. The
Debtor is represented by Victor Gratacos Diaz, Esq., at Gratacos
Law Firm, PSC. The Debtor disclosed $939,685 in assets and $2.74
million in liabilities.
ENDURANCE ENERGY: Claims Bar Date Set for December 30
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The Court of Queen's Bench of Alberta ordered that FTI Consulting
Canada, monitor of Endurance Energy Ltd., post a claim package
available to the claimants as part of the court-approved claims
process.
Any person who believes that they have a claim against any of the
directors or officers must send a proof of claim to the monitor
before 5:00 p.m. (Mountain Time) on Dec. 30, 2016. The monitor can
be reached at:
FTI Consulting Canada Inc.
Ernst & Young Tower
440 2nd Avenue SW, Suite 720
Calgary, Ab T2P SE9
Attention: Bret Wilson
Tel: (403) 454-6033
Fax: (403) 232-6116
Email: brett.wilson@fticonsulting.com
The claims procedure order, the claims, package and additional
proofs of claim and related materials may be accessed from the
monitor's website at http://cfcanada.fticonsulting/com/Endurance.
Formed in 2008, Endurance Energy Ltd. engages in the exploration
and production of natural gas. The company focuses on acquisition
and development of natural gas assets in the Western Canadian
Sedimentary Basin. In addition, the company focuses on southern
Alberta and Saskatchewan.
ENERGY XXI: Asks Court to Approve Additional BDO Services
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Energy XXI Ltd. has asked the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the
Southern District of Texas to allow its auditor BDO USA, LLP to
provide additional services.
The firm will review services for Energy XXI and its subsidiaries
for the quarter ended September 30, 2016, to be included in the
company's Form 10-Q. BDO USA will also provide consultations on
accounting matters.
The hourly rates charged by the firm for the quarterly review
services are:
Partner $378 - $602
Senior Director $350
Senior Managers $280 - $298
Managers $206 - $263
Seniors $144 - $195
Associates $109 - $126
Rocky Horvath, a partner at BDO USA, disclosed in a court filing
that the firm is a "disinterested person" as defined in section
101(14) of the Bankruptcy Code.
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 bankruptcy petitions
(Bankr. S.D. Tex. Lead Case No. 16-31928) on April 14, 2016. 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.
Energy XXI scheduled $95,979,564.02 in total assets and
$2,749,509,954.98 in total liabilities as of the petition date.
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.
The U.S. Trustee also appointed an Official Committee of Equity
Security Holders. The Equity Committee retained Hoover Slovacek
LLP as its legal counsel, and Williams Barristers & Attorneys, as
Bermuda counsel.
An Ad Hoc Committee of Second Lien Noteholders is represented in
the case by Robert Bernard Bruner --
bob.bruner@nortonrosefulbright.com -- at Norton Rose Fulbright.
ENTEGRIS INC: Egan-Jones Hikes Sr. Unsecured Ratings to 'BB+'
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Egan-Jones Ratings Company, on Oct. 13, 2016, raised the senior
unsecured ratings on debt issued by Entegris Inc to BB+ from BB.
Entegris, Inc. (NASDAQ: ENTG) is a provider of yield-enhancing
materials and solutions for the most advanced manufacturing
environments.
ERICKSON INC: Taps Kurtzman as Claims and Noticing Agent
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Erickson Incorporated, et al., seek authority from the U.S.
Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas to employ
Kurtzman Carson Consultants, LLC as claims, noticing and balloting
agent to the Debtors.
Erickson Incorporated requires Kurtzman to:
a. prepare and serve required notices and documents in the
Chapter 11 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,
without limitation, (i) notice of the commencement of the
Chapter 11 Cases and the initial meeting of creditors under
Section 341(a) of the Bankruptcy Code, (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 or confirmation of the Debtors' plan of
reorganization, (vi) notice of the effective date of any
plan or plans of reorganization; 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 Chapter 11
Cases;
b. assist the Debtors with plan-solicitation services
including: (i) balloting, (ii) distribution of applicable
solicitation materials, (iii) tabulation and calculation of
votes, (iv) determining with respect to each ballot cast,
its timeliness and its compliance with the Bankruptcy Code,
Bankruptcy Rules, and procedures ordered by this Court, (v)
generating an official ballot certification and testifying,
if necessary, in support of the ballot tabulation results,
and (vi) handling requests for documents from parties in
interest;
c. assist the Company with its communications plan, including,
but not limited to, preparation of communications
materials, dissemination of information, and setting up a
call center staffed by Kurtzman;
d. assist with the preparation of the Debtors' schedules of
assets and liabilities, statements of financial affairs,
and list of equity holders of Erickson Incorporated
(collectively, the "Schedules"), listing the Debtors' known
creditors and the amounts owed thereto and the equity
holders of Erickson Incorporated;
e. maintain (i) a list of all known potential creditors,
equity holders, and other parties in interest and (ii) a
"core" mailing list consisting of all parties described in
Bankruptcy Rule 2002(i), (j), and (k) and those parties
that have filed a notice of appearance pursuant to
Bankruptcy Rule 9010; and update such lists and make such
Lists available upon request by a party-in-interest or the
Clerk;
f. furnish a notice to all known potential creditors of the
Debtors of the last date for the filing of proofs of claim
and a form for the filing of a proof of claim, after such
notice and form are approved by this Court, and notify such
potential creditors of the existence, amount, and
classification of their respective claims as set forth in
the Schedules, which may be effected 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;
g. maintain a post office box or address for the purpose of
receiving claims and returned mail, and process all mail
received;
h. for each notice, motion, order, or other document served,
prepare and file or cause to be filed with the Clerk an
affidavit or certificate of service within seven (7)
business days of service of such document which includes
(i) either a copy of the notice served or the docket number
and title of the document served, (ii) a list of persons to
whom such document was mailed (in alphabetical order) with
their addresses, (iii) a statement of the manner of
service, and (iv) a statement of the date the service was
effected;
i. process all proofs of claim received, including those
received by the Clerk's Office, and check said processing
for accuracy, and maintain the original proofs of claim in
a secure area;
j. maintain an official claims register for the Debtors (the
"Claims Register") on behalf of the Clerk; upon the Clerk's
request, provide the Clerk with a certified, duplicate
unofficial Claims Register; and specify in the Claims
Register 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, that filed the claim, (iv) the amount asserted,
(v) the asserted classification(s) of the claim (e.g.,
secured, unsecured, priority, etc.), and (vi) any
disposition of the claim;
k. implement necessary security measures to ensure the
completeness and integrity of the Claims Register and the
safekeeping of the original claims;
l. record all transfers of claims and provide any notices of
such transfers as required by Bankruptcy Rule 3001(e);
m. relocate, by messenger or overnight delivery, all of the
court-filed proofs of claim to the offices of the Claims
and Noticing Agent, not less than weekly;
n. upon completion of the docketing process for all claims
received to date for each case, turn over to the Clerk
copies of the Claims Register for the Clerk's review (upon
the Clerk's request);
o. 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;
p. 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 a case website and/or call
center;
q. if the Chapter 11 Cases are converted to cases under
Chapter 7 of the Bankruptcy Code, contact the Clerk's
Office within three (3) days of the notice to the Claims
and Noticing Agent of entry of the order converting the
Chapter 11 Cases;
r. thirty days prior to the close of the Chapter 11
Cases, to the extent practicable, request that the Debtors
submit to the Court a proposed Order dismissing the Claims
and Noticing Agent and terminating the services of such
agent upon completion of its duties and responsibilities
and upon the closing of the Chapter 11 Cases;
s. within seven days of notice to the Claims and Noticing
Agent of entry of an order closing the Chapter 11 Cases,
provide to the Court the final version of the Claims
Register as of the date immediately before the close of the
Chapter 11 Cases;
t. at the close of the Chapter 11 Cases, box and transport all
original documents, in proper format, as provided by the
Clerk's Office, to the Federal Archives Record
Administration, located at Central Plains Region, 200 Space
Center Drive, Lee's Summit, MO 64064 or such other location
as may be requested by the Clerk's Office;
u. manage and coordinate any distributions pursuant to a
Chapter 11 plan; and
v. provide such other processing, solicitation, balloting, and
other administrative services described in the Engagement
Agreement that may be requested from time to time by the
Debtors, the Court or the Clerk's Office.
Kurtzman will be paid a retainer in the amount of $35,000.
Kurtzman will also be reimbursed for reasonable out-of-pocket
expenses incurred.
Evan Gershbein, member 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 (a) are not
creditors, equity security holders or insiders of the Debtor; (b)
have not been, within two years before the date of the filing of
the Debtor's chapter 11 petition, directors, officers or employees
of the Debtor; and (c) do not have an interest materially adverse
to the interest of the estate or of any class of creditors or
equity security holders, by reason of any direct or indirect
relationship to, connection with, or interest in, the Debtor, or
for any other reason.
Kurtzman can be reached at:
Evan Gershbein
KURTZMAN CARSON CONSULTANTS, LLC
2335 Alaska Ave.
El Segudo, CA 90245
Tel: (310) 823-9000
Fax: (310) 823-9133
About Erickson
Founded in 1971, Erickson is a vertically-integrated manufacturer
and operator of the powerful heavy-lift Erickson S-64 Aircrane
helicopter, and is a leading global provider of aviation services.
Erickson currently possesses a diverse fleet of 69 rotary-wing and
fixed-wing aircraft that support a variety of government and civil
customers worldwide.
The Company, which employs 711 individuals, has a broad range of
aerial services consisting of three primary business segments: (i)
global defense and security, (ii) civil aviation services, and
(iii) manufacturing and maintenance, repair, and overhaul.
Jeff Roberts was appointed as president and chief executive officer
in April 2015.
Erickson Incorporated, based in Portland, OR, and its affiliates
filed a Chapter 11 petition (Bankr. N.D. Tex.; Erickson
Incorporated, Case No. 16-34393; Evergreen Helicopters
International, Inc., Case No. 16-34392; EAC Acquisition
Corporation, Case No. 16-34394; Erickson Helicopters, Inc., Case
No. 16-34395; Erickson Transport, Inc., Case No. 16-34396;
Evergreen Equity, Inc., Case No. 16-34397; Evergreen Unmanned
Systems, Inc., Case No. 16-34398) on November 8, 2016. The Hon.
Barbara J. Houser presides over the case.
In its petition, the Debtor estimated $942.8 million in assets and
$881.5 million in liabilities. The petition was signed by David
Lancelot, chief financial.
The Debtors have hired Haynes and Boone, LLP as counsel; Imperial
Capital LLC, as investment banker; Alvarez & Marsal as financial
and restructuring advisor; and Kurtzman Carson Consultants as
claims and noticing agent.
FORMOSA PLANTATION: Hires Lugenbuhl Wheaton as Counsel
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Formosa Plantation, LLC seeks authorization from the Eastern
District of Louisiana to employ Christopher L. Caplinger and
Lugenbuhl, Wheaton, Peck, Rankin & Hubbard as counsel, nunc pro
tunc to October 25, 2016.
The Debtor requires Lugenbuhl Wheaton to:
(a) analyze the Debtor's financial situation, and render advice
to the Debtor in determining whether to file petitions in
bankruptcy;
(b) give the Debtor-in-possession legal advice with respect to
its powers and duties;
(c) prepare and file petitions, schedules, statement of
financial affairs, and other documents that may be
required;
(d) prepare all appropriate and necessary applications,
answers, order, reports, and other legal papers;
(e) represent the Debtor at initial debtor interview and
meeting of creditors and any adjourned hearings thereof;
(f) represent the Debtor-in-possession at hearings and other
proceedings and to take action as may be necessary to
protect and preserve the rights of the Debtor-in-possession
in the bankruptcy proceeding; and
(g) perform all other legal services for the Debtor-in-
Possession which may be appropriate and necessary including
administration, organization, and conclusion of the case to
assist the Debtor-in-possession in satisfying its duties
under the Bankruptcy Code.
Lugenbuhl Wheaton will be paid at these hourly rates:
David B. Sharpe $350
Nathan P. Horner $350
Christopher T. Caplinger $325
Joseph P. Briggett $250
Other associates $225
Paralegals $90
Lugenbuhl Wheaton will also be reimbursed for reasonable
out-of-pocket expenses incurred.
Mr. Caplinger and Lugenbuhl Wheaton received from Anthony "Noonie"
Guilbeau Jr. on behalf of the Debtor, $10,463.64 as a retainer and
$1,717 for payment of the filing fee, and the amounts will be held
by Lugenbuhl Wheaton to pay for services rendered and costs
incurred on and subsequent to October 25, 2016.
Christopher T. Caplinger, shareholder of Lugenbuhl Wheaton, 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.
Lugenbuhl Wheaton can be reached at:
Christopher T. Caplinger, Esq.
LUGENBUHL, WHEATON, PECK, RANKIN & HUBBARD
601 Poydras Street, Suite 2775
New Orleans, LA 70130
Tel: (504) 568-1990
Fax: (504) 529-7418
E-mail: ccaplinger@lawla.com
About Formosa Plantation
Formosa Plantation, LLC, based in Cut Off, La., filed a Chapter 11
petition (Bankr. E.D. La. Case No. 16-12645) on October 26, 2016.
The Hon. Elizabeth W. Magner presides over the case. Christopher
T. Caplinger, Esq., at Lugenbuhl, Wheaton, Peck, Rankin & Hubbard,
serves as bankruptcy counsel.
In its petition, the Debtor estimated $1 million to $10 million in
both assets and liabilities. The petition was signed by Anthony J.
Guilbeau, Jr., member.
A copy of the Debtor's list of 10 unsecured creditors is available
for free at http://bankrupt.com/misc/laeb16-12645.pdf
FOUR DIA: Court Allows Cash Collateral Use Until Dec. 21
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Judge Barbara J. Houser of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the
Northern District of Texas authorized Four Dia, LLC to use
CapitalSpring SBLC, LLC's cash collateral on an interim basis until
December 21, 2016.
The approved Budget for the period Nov. 23, 2016 to Dec. 21, 2016,
provided for total expenses in the amount of $64,186.
CapitalSpring asserted that the Debtor is indebted to it in the
original principal amount of $4,925,000. CapitalSpring further
asserted that it had security interests in certain of the Debtor's
property.
CapitalSpring was granted valid, perfected, and enforceable
replacement liens and assignments on and first priority
postpetition security interests in all assets of the Debtor upon
which CapitalSpring's liens and security interests granted in the
Loan Documents would otherwise attach under applicable
non-bankruptcy law and their proceeds, rents, products or profits
acquire by the Debtor after the Petition Date.
CapitalSpring was also granted an allowed administrative
superpriority expense claim to the extent that the replacement
liens are found to be insufficient to provide CapitalSpring with
adequate protection.
The final hearing on the Debtor's Motion is scheduled on Dec. 21,
2016 at 1:15 p.m. The deadline for the filing of objections to the
Debtor's Motion is set on Dec. 14, 2016.
A full-text copy of the Interim Order, dated Nov. 23, 2016, is
available at
http://bankrupt.com/misc/FourDia2016_1633459bjh11_40.pdf
CapitalSpring SBLC, LLC, is represented by:
Mark J. Petrocchi, Esq.
GRIFFITH, JAY & MICHEL, LLP
2200 Forest Park Boulevard
Fort Worth, TX 76110
Telephone: (817) 926-2500
E-mail: mpetrocchi@lawgjm.com
About Four Dia, LLC
Four Dia, LLC, filed a chapter 11 petition (Bankr. N.D. Tex. Case
No. 16-33459-11) on Sept. 2, 2016. The petition was signed by
Sagar Ghandi, vice president. The Debtor is represented by Russell
W. Mills, Esq., at Hiersche, Hayward, Drakeley & Urbach, P.C. The
case is assigned to Judge Harlin DeWayne Hale. The Debtor
estimated assets and liabilities at $1 million to $10 million at
the time of the filing.
Four Dia, a Texas limited liability company, operates a 62-room
hotel located at 5750 Sherwood Way in San Angelo, Texas, which is
operated under a Wyndham Hotel Group franchise. Four Dia employs
approximately 16 persons on a full or part-time basis.
FREESEAS INC: Alpha Capital Holds 7.4% Stake as of Nov. 16
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In a Schedule 13G filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission, Alpha Capital Anstalt disclosed that as of Nov. 16,
2016, it beneficially owns 20,300,000 shares of common stock of
Freeseas, Inc., which represents 7.404% (based on the total of
[274,156,481] outstanding shares of Common Stock). A full-text
copy of the regulatory filing is available for free at:
https://is.gd/vtXumy
About FreeSeas Inc.
Headquartered in Athens, Greece, FreeSeas Inc., formerly known as
Adventure Holdings S.A., was incorporated in the Marshall Islands
on April 23, 2004, for the purpose of being the ultimate holding
company of ship-owning companies. The management of FreeSeas'
vessels is performed by Free Bulkers S.A., a Marshall Islands
company that is controlled by Ion G. Varouxakis, the Company's
Chairman, President and CEO, and one of the Company's principal
shareholders.
The Company's fleet consists of six Handysize vessels and one
Handymax vessel that carry a variety of drybulk commodities,
including iron ore, grain and coal, which are referred to as
"major bulks," as well as bauxite, phosphate, fertilizers, steel
products, cement, sugar and rice, or "minor bulks." As of
Oct. 12, 2012, the aggregate dwt of the Company's operational
fleet is approximately 197,200 dwt and the average age of its
fleet is 15 years.
Freeseas reported a net loss of US$52.94 million on US$2.30 million
of operating revenues for the year ended Dec. 31, 2015, compared to
a net loss of US$12.68 million on US$3.77 million of operating
revenues for the year ended Dec. 31, 2014. As of
Dec. 31, 2015, FreeSeas had US$18.71 million in total assets,
US$35.47 million in total liabilities and a total shareholders'
deficit of US$16.76 million.
RBSM LLP, in New York, issued a "going concern" qualification on
the consolidated financial statements for the year ended Dec. 31,
2015, citing that the Company has incurred recurring operating
losses and has a working capital deficiency. In addition, the
Company has failed to meet scheduled payment obligations under its
loan facilities and has not complied with certain covenants
included in its loan agreements and is in default in other
agreements with various counter parties. Furthermore, the vast
majority of the Company's assets are considered to be highly
illiquid and if the Company were forced to liquidate, the amount
realized by the Company could be substantially lower that the
carrying value of these assets. These conditions among others
raise substantial doubt about the Company's ability to continue as
a going concern.
FRONTIER STAR: Disclosure Statement Approval Hearing on Jan. 4
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Judge Eddward P. Ballinger Jr. of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the
District of Puerto Rico will convene a hearing on Jan. 4, 2017, at
11:00 a.m. to consider approval of the disclosure statement and any
amendments and supplements thereto with respect to plan of
liquidation of Frontier the Frontier Star, LLC, Frontier Star CJ,
LLC, Frontier Star 1, LLC, and MIH Admin Services, LLC, dated Nov.
7, 2016, filed by P. Gregg Curry, the chapter 11 trustee for the
Debtors.
The Troubled Company Reporter previously reported that under the
Debtors' Plan, each holder of an allowed unsecured claim in Class 3
will receive a pro rata share of: (i) the bank settlement reserve
on the Effective Date; and (ii) the liquidating trust interests
following the payment or reserve for administrative claims,
priority tax claims, and secured claims. Unsecured Claims are
subject to all statutory, equitable, and contractual subordination
claims, rights, and grounds available to the Debtors, the Trustee,
the Estates, and pursuant to this Plan, the liquidating trustee,
which subordination claims, rights, and grounds are fully
enforceable prior to, on, and after the Effective Date.
The last day for filing with the Court and serving, in accordance
with Federal Rule of Bankruptcy Procedure 3017(a), written
objections to the Disclosure Statement is fixed at five business
days prior to the hearing date set for approval of the Disclosure
Statement.
About Frontier Star
Guadalupe, Arizona-based Frontier Star LLC and Frontier Star CJ LLC
are large Carl's Jr. and Hardee's franchisees operated by three
grandchildren of Carl Karcher, who founded the Carl's Jr.
Hamburger
chain, now owned by parent company CKE Restaurants, Inc.
The grandchildren include the LeVecke siblings Carl, Margaret and
Jason, who is listed as chief executive officer/manager of both
companies. The LeVecke siblings had more than 130 Carl's Jr. and
Hardee's franchises in seven states and Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, as
of late 2013.
Frontier Star, LLC, and Frontier Star CJ, LLC, filed Chapter 11
bankruptcy petitions (Bankr. D. Ariz. Lead Case No. 15-09383) on
July 27, 2015. The petitions were signed by Jason LeVecke as
CEO/manager. The Cavanagh Law Firm serves as counsel to the
Debtors.
On Nov. 19, 2015, P. Gregg Curry was appointed as the Debtors'
Chapter 11 trustee. The Chapter 11 Trustee is represented by
Robert J. Miller, Esq., Bryce A. Suzuki, Esq., and Justin A. Sabin,
Esq., at Bryan Cave LLP, in Phoenix, Arizona. The Chapter 11
Trustee also tapped Charles W. McGrath Jr., CPA, PC as accountant,
Aaron Fox Law as special counsel to handle matters relating to
administrative proceedings pending in Chicago, Illinois; and
Navigant Consulting, Inc., as financial consultant.
No official committee of unsecured creditors has been appointed in
the case.
FUNCTION(X) INC: Borrows Add'l $250,000 from Sillerman
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As previously disclosed by Function(x) Inc. in a Form 8-K filed on
June 12, 2015, Sillerman Investment Company IV, LLC, an affiliate
of Robert F.X. Sillerman, the Company's executive chairman and
chief executive officer of the Company, agreed to provide a Line of
Credit to the Company.
On Nov. 14, 2016, the Company borrowed an additional $200,000 under
the Line of Credit, and on Nov. 15, 2016, the Company borrowed an
additional $50,000 under the Line of Credit. The principal amount
now outstanding under the Line of Credit is $2,114,586 and the
Company is entitled to draw up to an additional $3,785,414 under
the Line of Credit.
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.
As of June 30, 2016, Function(x) had $23.03 million in total
assets, $48.21 million in total liabilities, $4.94 million in
series C convertible redeemable preferred stock and a $30.11
million total stockholders' deficit.
The Company incurred a net loss of $63.68 million for the year
ended June 30, 2016, compared to a net loss of $78.53 million for
the year ended June 30, 2015.
BDO USA, LLP, in New York, NY, issued a "going concern"
qualification on the consolidated financial statements for the year
ended June 30, 2016, citing that the Company has suffered recurring
losses from operations and at June 30, 2016, has a deficiency in
working capital that raise substantial doubt about its ability to
continue as a going concern.
FUNCTION(X) INC: Conference Call Held to Discuss Results
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Function(x)Inc. announced that the Company held a conference call
Nov. 22, 2016, to review results for the first fiscal quarter ended
Sept. 30, 2016.
Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Robert FX Sillerman,
President and Chief Operating Officer Birame Sock, Chief Financial
Officer Michelle Lanken, Chief Investment Officer Reaz Islam, and
Director of Financial Planning and Analysis Michael Seeley,
participated on the call and discussed operational and financial
highlights for the first fiscal quarter of 2017 and other
significant topics.
A replay will be available for 14 days starting on Nov. 22, 2016,
beginning one hour after the end of the conference call, and will
run through midnight on Dec. 6, 2016. To access the replay, please
dial 877-407-0832 in the U.S. and 201-612-7415 for international
callers. The conference ID# is 13650457.
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.
As of June 30, 2016, Function(x) had $23.03 million in total
assets, $48.21 million in total liabilities, $4.94 million in
series C convertible redeemable preferred stock and a $30.11
million total stockholders' deficit.
The Company incurred a net loss of $63.68 million for the year
ended June 30, 2016, compared to a net loss of $78.53 million for
the year ended June 30, 2015.
BDO USA, LLP, in New York, NY, issued a "going concern"
qualification on the consolidated financial statements for the year
ended June 30, 2016, citing that the Company has suffered recurring
losses from operations and at June 30, 2016, has a deficiency in
working capital that raise substantial doubt about its ability to
continue as a going concern.
GARDEN OF EDEN: Seeks to Hire Joseph M. Salvator as Accountant
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Garden of Eden Enterprises, Inc. seeks approval from the U.S.
Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York to hire an
accountant.
The company proposes to hire Joseph M. Salvator, CPA PC to prepare
its tax returns, assist in the preparation of a bankruptcy plan,
and provide other accounting services related to the Chapter 11
cases of the company and its affiliates.
The firm's partners and staff accountants will be paid $300 per
hour and $200 per hour, respectively.
Joseph M. Salvator is a "disinterested person" as defined in
section 101(14) of the Bankruptcy Code, according to court
filings.
The firm can be reached through:
Joseph M. Salvator
Joseph M. Salvator, CPA PC
313 West Old Country Road
Hicksville, NY 11801
Phone: (516) 817-3205
About Garden of Eden Enterprises
Garden of Eden Enterprises, Inc., Broadway Specialty Food, Inc.,
Coskun Brothers Specialty, and Garden of Eden Gourmet Inc. filed
chapter 11 petitions (Bankr. S.D.N.Y. Case Nos. 16-12488,
16-12490, 16-12491, 16-12492, respectively) on Aug. 29, 2016. The
petitions were signed by Mustafa Coskun, president.
The cases are assigned to Judge James L. Garrity Jr.
Doing business as Garden of Eden, the Debtors operate three upscale
full-service specialty-food retail stores at leased premises in New
York. Debtor Garden of Eden Enterprises is the parent operating
company of the Debtors, and maintains its place of business at 720
Anderson Avenue, Cliffside Park, New Jersey 07010.
Clifford A. Katz, Esq., and Scott K. Levine, Esq., of Platzer,
Swergold, Levine, Goldberg, Katz & Jaslow, LLP, serve as counsel
to the Debtors.
At the time of filing, the Debtors disclosed $8.05 million in
assets and $8.29 million in liabilities. A list of of the Debtors'
20 largest unsecured creditors is available for free at:
http://bankrupt.com/misc/nysb16-12488.pdf
U.S. Trustee William K. Harrington on Sept. 15, 2016, appointed
three creditors to serve on the official committee of unsecured
creditors of Garden of Eden Enterprises, Inc., et al.
GO YE VILLAGE: Disclosures Conditionally OK'd; Hearing on Jan. 18
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The Hon. Tom R. Cornish of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the
Eastern District of of Oklahoma has conditionally approved Go Ye
Village, Inc.'s disclosure statement referring to the Debtor's
amended plan of reorganization.
The hearing on confirmation of the Plan will be held on Jan. 18,
2017.
Jan. 6, 2017, is the last day for filing written objections to
confirmation of the Plan. It is also the last day for filing
written acceptances or rejections of the Plan.
The Debtor will file Local Form 3020-1(D)(1), Certificate of
Acceptance of Plan, Report of Payments of Fees five days prior to
the confirmation hearing.
About Go Ye Village, Inc.
Go Ye Village, Inc., filed a Chapter 11 bankruptcy petition
(Bankr.
E.D. Okla Case No. 15-81287) on Nov. 30, 2015. The petition was
signed by Maurice D. Turney as president. The Debtor disclosed
total assets of $24.48 million and total debts of $36.18 million.
Sam G. Bratton, II, Esq., at Doerner, Saunders, Daniel & Anderson,
LLP, serves as the Debtor's counsel. Judge Tom R. Cornish is
assigned to the case.
The U.S. Trustee has appointed a patient care ombudsman in the
Debtors' bankruptcy case.
The U.S. Trustee for Region 20 on June 16, 2016, filed an amended
notice of appointment of Go Ye Village Inc.'s official committee of
unsecured creditors. The Justice Department's bankruptcy watchdog
announced that it appointed these creditors to serve on the
committee: (1) Doris Barbee, (2) Russell & Mary Megee, (3) Randle &
Joyce Peterson, (4) Andrew Turner, (5) Dennis W. & Ann Rives Smith,
(6) Bill Young, (7) Thomas F. Henstock, (8) Van Ferguson, (9)
Robert & Donna Rice, and (10) Charlotte Kerth.
GREAT BASIN: 14M Comon Shares Issued for Preferred Stock Holders
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Certain holders of the Series F Convertible Preferred Stock were
issued shares of Great Basin Scientific, Inc.'s common stock on
Nov. 22, 2016, pursuant to Section 3(a)(9) of the United States
Securities Act of 1933, (as amended) in connection with the
mandatory conversion of the Preferred Stock under the terms of the
Certificate of Designations for the Preferred Stock. In connection
with the mandatory conversions, the Company issued 14,000,000
shares of common stock upon the conversion of 280 shares of
Preferred Stock at a conversion price of $0.02 per share.
As previously disclosed, the Company mandatorily converted 2,098 of
the Preferred Stock into approximately 104.9 million shares of the
Company's common stock, at a conversion price of $0.02 per share.
Due to restrictions on beneficial ownership the Company has
converted 1,688 shares of Preferred Stock into 84,400,000 shares of
common stock pursuant to the mandatory conversion. The remaining
410 shares of Preferred Stock are held in abeyance and remain to be
mandatorily converted for the issuance of 20,500,000 shares of
common stock.
The Company previously filed an 8-K on Nov. 18, 2016, and reported
165,483,055 shares of common stock outstanding therefore as of Nov.
25, 2016, there are 179,483,055 shares of common stock issued and
outstanding.
About Great Basin
Great Basin Scientific is a molecular diagnostic testing company
focused on the development and commercialization of its patented,
molecular diagnostic platform designed to test for infectious
disease, especially hospital-acquired infections. The Company
believes that small to medium sized hospital laboratories, those
under 400 beds, are in need of simpler and more affordable
molecular diagnostic testing methods. The Company markets a system
that combines both affordability and ease-of-use, when compared to
other commercially available molecular testing methods, which the
Company believes will accelerate the adoption of molecular testing
in small to medium sized hospitals. The Company's system includes
an analyzer, which it provides for its customers' use without
charge in the United States, and a diagnostic cartridge, which the
Company sells to its customers.
Great Basin reported a net loss of $57.9 million in 2015 following
a net loss of $21.7 million in 2014.
As of Sept. 30, 2016, Great Basin had $83.40 million in total
assets, $144.9 million in total liabilities, and a total
stockholders' deficit of $61.47 million.
Mantyla McReynolds, LLC, in Salt Lake City, Utah, issued a "going
concern" opinion in its report on the consolidated financial
statements for the year ended Dec. 31, 2015, citing that the
Company has incurred substantial losses from operations causing
negative working capital and negative operating cash flows. These
issues raise substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a
going concern.
GREEN ENERGY: Sky NRG Buying All Assets for $8 Million
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Green Energy Products, LLC, asks the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the
District of Kansas to authorize the bid procedures in connection
with the sale of substantially all assets to Sky NRG for
$8,000,000, subject to overbid.
Debtor owns a currently non-operating renewable fuel plant located
at 250 E. Industrial Drive, Sedgwick County, Kansas. The renewable
fuel plant includes the land and all assets used in the 3.0 million
gallon per year renewable fuel plant, and the 2,500,000 million
gallon per year biofuel plant facility, and the 3,200 square foot
lab and all lab equipment, the 1,000 square foot control room with
all hardware and software, plus the shop at 200 E. Industrial
Drive, Sedgwick, Kansas ("Plant").
Affiliate Debtor WB Services, LLC (currently a debtor in a Chapter
7 bankruptcy case is Wichita, KS) owns an office and shop building
at 300 E. Industrial ("WB Property"). The interested buyer has
indicated that it would like to buy the WB Property as part of the
transaction, which will necessitate coordination between the two
bankruptcy estates.
On information and belief, Central National Bank, has a properly
perfected first mortgage and security interest on the Plant. Other
creditors with a security interest in the Plant include Corner
Bank, and upon information and belief, other parties (including
Cecil O'Brate and Dore Electric, Inc.) may claim some form of
ownership or interest in some parts of the Plant.
The Debtor has found an interested party, the Purchaser, who has
submitted an offer and letter of intent to purchase substantially
all of the Debtors' Plant for the aggregate sum of $8,000,000.
Based on Debtor's prior efforts at marketing the Plant and
understanding of the marketplace, the Debtor believes the proposed
purchase is the best option for the disposition of its assets.
The salient terms of the proposed sale are:
a. Purchase Price: $8,000,000 in cash (or some form of
debt assumption or new debt issuance by current secured lenders)
payable at closing.
b. Closing and Due Diligence: Closing will occur after a
period of due diligence lasting no longer than 90 days after
approval of the Motion.
c. Assets Sold: the Plant and related personal property,
but excluding any accounts, causes of action, Chapter 5 causes of
action, existing rights to payments, tax credits or similar claims
that are exist prior to the closing date. The Buyer will also
receive a non-exclusive, irrevocable license for all intellectual
property associated with the Plant and operation of same.
d. As-Is, Where-Is sale: The Debtor is selling its
assets on an as-is, where-is basis.
e. The sale will be free and clear of all claims, liens,
encumbrances and interests, with any claims, liens, encumbrances
and interests to attach to the proceeds of the sale.
f. Any and all leases and contracts of the Debtors are
deemed terminated as part of the approval of the Motion, unless the
Buyer determines it wishes to assume any such leases or contracts.
To the extent the Buyer elects to assume and assign any such
contracts or leases, the will be responsible for any cure amounts
necessary to assume and assign such leases or contracts.
g. The proposed sale may involve various financing
arrangements between the Purchaser and existing creditors, whether
by a functional debt assumption via new debt issuance or other
similar financing arrangements. Any such financing is not at issue
as part of the Motion.
To test the market and to obtain the best price for those assets,
the Debtor requests the Court approve these bid procedures:
a. Within 3 business days after the filing of the instant
Motion, the Debtor will serve on the entities a notice of the
auction and bid procedures. Parties will have approximately 26
days from the filing of the Motion to submit initial competing
bids.
b. The proposed sale will serve as the stalking horse bid.
c. Bid Deadline: Dec. 19, 2006 at 5:00 pm (CT).
d. Good Faith Deposit: $50,000
e. Auction Procedures: In the event the Debtor receives one or
more Qualified Bids, these procedures are proposed:
i. The Debtor will notify all Qualified Bidders of the
auction date, which will tentatively be set immediately after due
diligence concludes. At the auction all bids must be in increments
of $25,000 or greater than the prior bid;
ii. The Buyer has the absolute right to match any
qualifying bid;
iii. At the conclusion of the auction, no further Court
approval will be required and the sale transaction will be closed
with the winning bidder. Upon closing, the Debtor will file a
notice with the Bankruptcy Court of the completion of the sale.
Debtors believe that the proposed sale is the best deal available
under the circumstances. They have analyzed all of their options
and do not believe there are any realistic or viable options to
reorganize and continue operations.
Time is of the essence in the above-referenced sale procedure. If
the sale is not approved, the Debtor's assets will continue to
deteriorate and creditors' financial recoveries will also
deteriorate.
The Debtor further alleges, based upon a desired expeditious
closing date and the benefit to all parties involved as a result of
a sale because further operations of the Debtor may result in
incurring additional administrative expenses, that cause exists to
except any Order approving the Motion from the requirements of Fed.
R. Bankr. P. 6004(h) and order that the effectiveness of the Order
approving the Motion should not be stayed for any time period.
The Debtor also asks that the Court set the Motion for hearing as
soon as possible, preferably on the Dec. 9, 2016 docket.
About Green Energy
Green Energy Products, LLC, sought protection under Chapter 11 of
the Bankruptcy Code (Bankr. D. Kan. Case No. 16-21278) on July 5,
2016. The petition was signed by Richard Belt, shareholder.
The case is assigned to Judge Dale L. Somers.
At the time of the filing, the Debtor estimated its assets and
debts at $10 million to $50 million.
Jeffrey A. Deines, Esq., at Lentz Clark Deines PA serves as the
Debtor's bankruptcy counsel.
HANISH LLC: Lender Objects to Disclosure Statement
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Phoenix Reo, LLC, filed a limited objection to the disclosure
statement explaining Hanish, LLC's first amended plan of
reorganization.
Phoenix, which maintains a first priority perfected security
interest in substantially all of the Debtor's assets, including the
Debtor's hotel property located at 8 Bell Avenue, in Hooksett, New
Hampshire, said it has informed the Debtor of its concerns
regarding certain aspects of the Disclosure Statement, and the
Debtor agreed to make certain changes and clarifications to the
Disclosure statement to address Lender's concerns.
The Lender anticipates that all changes to the Disclosure Statement
that were discussed with the Debtor's counsel will be incorporated
into the Disclosure Statement prior to the Disclosure Statement
being circulated to creditors for voting purposes. However, to the
extent that those changes are not incorporated into the Disclosure
Statement, the Lender expressly reserves its rights to object to
the Disclosure Statement and raise any issues therewith at the
hearing on the Disclosure Statement.
The Lender is represented by:
Alexander G. Rheaume, Esq.
RIEMER & BRAUNSTEIN LLP
Three Center Plaza
Boston, Massachusetts 02108
Tel: (617) 523-9000
Email: arheaume@riemerlaw.com
About Hanish, LLC
Hanish, LLC owns and operates a 59-unit Fairfield Inn & Suites by
Marriott in Hooksett, N.H. The company sought chapter 11
protection (Bankr. D. N.H. Case No. 16-10602) on Apr. 26, 2016, and
is represented by Steven M. Notinger, Esq., at Notinger Law, PLLC,
in Nashua, N.H. The petition was signed by Nayan Patel, managing
member.
Judge Bruce A. Harwood presides over the case.
The Debtor estimated its assets and debts at less than $10 million
at the time of the filing. A list of the Debtor's 20 largest
unsecured creditors is available for free at
http://bankrupt.com/misc/nhb16-10602.pdf
HANJIN SHIPPING: Says It Has No Assets in U.S. to Pay Creditors
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The American Bankruptcy Institute, citing Hugh R. Morley of
JOC.com, reported that a Hanjin Shipping attorney told a federal
court that it has virtually no assets in the United States to
compensate several retailers, logistics providers, insurance
companies and other claimants who fear the loss of claim rights if
the court recognizes the carriers' South Korean bankruptcy case.
According to the report, Hanjin attorney Ilana Volkov, of New
Jersey, told Judge John K. Sherwood that Hanjin has virtually no
assets available in the U.S. to pay claimants anyway, except for a
property in Paramus, New Jersey, which is fully mortgaged, a few
accounts receivables and some interest payments.
The report related that claimants have filed papers in court
objecting to the shipping company's request for Chapter 15 status,
for fear their rights will be impaired, or lost. Approval of the
request would mean U.S. bankruptcy courts recognize the Korean
bankruptcy proceeding, enabling the carrier to take certain actions
in the U.S. to assist the case overseas, the report related.
A hearing on the case was adjourned after Hanjin attorneys said
eight objections had been filed, more than expected, and they
needed additional time to prepare for them, the report further
related. The objections will now be heard Dec. 13, the report
said.
About Hanjin Shipping
Hanjin Shipping Co., Ltd., is mainly engaged in the transportation
business through containerships, transportation business through
bulk carriers and terminal operation business. The Debtor is a
stock-listed corporation with a total of 245,269,947 issued shares
(common shares, KRW 5000 per share) and paid-in capital totaling
KRW 1,226,349,735,000. Of these shares 33.23% is owned by Korean
Air Lines Co., Ltd., 3.08% by Debtor and 0.34% by employee
shareholders' association.
The Company operates approximately 60 regular lines worldwide, with
140 container or bulk vessels transporting over 100 million tons of
cargo per year. It also operates 13 terminals specialized for
containers, two distribution centers and six Off Dock Container
Yards in major ports and inland areas around the world. The
Company is a member of "CKYHE," a global shipping conference and
also a partner of "The Alliance," another global shipping
conference to be launched in April 2017.
Hanjin Shipping listed total current liabilities of KRW 6,028,543
million and total current assets of KRW 6,624,326 million as of
June 30, 2016.
As a result of the severe lack of liquidity, Hanjin applied to the
Seoul Central District Court 6th Bench of Bankruptcy Division for
the commencement of rehabilitation under the Debtor Rehabilitation
and Bankruptcy Act on Aug. 31, 2016. On the same day, it requested
and was granted a general injunction and the preservation of
disposition of the Company's assets. The Korean Court's decision
to commence the rehabilitation was made on Sept. 1, 2016. Tai-Soo
Suk was appointed as the Debtor's custodian.
The Chapter 15 case is pending in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the
District of New Jersey (Bankr. D.N.J. Case No. 16-27041) before
Judge John K. Sherwood.
Cole Schotz P.C. serves as counsel to Tai-Soo Suk, the Chapter 15
petitioner and the duly appointed foreign representative of Hanjin
Shipping.
HARRINGTON & KING: Inland Bank Cash Use on Interim Basis OK
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Judge Deborah L. Thorne of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the
Northern District of Illinois authorized The Harrington & King
Perforating Co., Inc. and Harrington & King South, Inc., to use
Inland Bank and Trust's cash collateral on an interim basis.
The Debtors are indebted to Inland Bank and Trust in the amount of
$4,057,787.59. Inland Bank and Trust consented to the use of its
cash collateral by the Debtors.
The Debtors contended that they needed to use cash collateral in
order to prevent immediate and irreparable harm to their estate,
and enhance the possibility of maximizing the value of their
business and assets.
The approved Budget for the period beginning on the week ending
Nov. 25, 2016 and ending on the week ending Feb. 17, 2017, provided
for total disbursements in the amount of $2,350,638.
The Debtors are directed to remit to Inland Bank and Trust the
excess of a $150,000 cash reserve, the disbursements set forth in
the approved Budget for the following week, and any budgeted items
not paid in the prior weeks, but still payable by the Debtors.
Inland Bank and Trust is granted replacement liens as security for
payment of the Prepetition Debt. Inland Bank and Trust is also
granted an allowed claim under Section 507(b), subject to the
Carveout, to the extent the adequate protection of the interests of
Inland Bank and Trust in the Prepetition Collateral proves to be
insufficient.
The Carveout with respect to each Carveout Professional:
(1) will equal an aggregate amount not to exceed the lesser
of:
(a) the aggregate amount provided in the Budget for such
Carveout Professional for the period commencing on the Filing Date
and ending on the Termination Date, and
(b) the aggregate amount of allowed fees and expenses
that accrue during the period commencing on the Filing Date and
ending 30 days after the Termination Date;
(2) will be reduced dollar-for-dollar by any payments of fees
and expenses to such Carveout Professional; and
(3) will be paid out of any prepetition retainer or property
of the estate before such payment are made from proceeds of the
aggregate collateral.
The Debtors' right to use cash collateral will end at Inland Bank
and Trust's election, at the earliest to occur of:
(1) the date on which Inland Bank & Trust provides written
notice to counsel for the Debtors and counsel for the Official
Committee of Unsecured Creditors of the occurrence and continuance
of an Event of Default;
(2) the date on which the Prepetition Debt is indefeasibly
paid in full in cash; and
(3) the last day of the final week identified in the Budget.
A further hearing on the Debtor's Motion is scheduled on Feb. 7,
2017 at 10:00 a.m.
A full-text copy of the Interim Order, dated Nov. 23, 2016, is
available at
http://bankrupt.com/misc/Harrington&King2016_1615650_167.pdf
About The Harrington & King Perforating Co.
The Harrington & King Perforating Co., Inc., and Harrington & King
South Inc. are in the business of manufacturing perforating metal
sheets and rolled coils of varying gauges and types to produce hole
patterns of various sizes, shapes, and spacing. Most of the work
is done to customer specifications and consists of high value-added
jobs, not typical of most metal punching. The products are used in
automotive, acoustics, architecture, food and pharmaceutical
straining and filtering, interior design, manufacturing, safety
flooring, pollution control, transportation and mining cleaning and
grading, electronics and other fields.
The Debtors sought protection under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy
Code (Bankr. N.D. Ill. Case Nos. 16-15650 and 16-15651) on May 7,
2016. The petitions were signed by Greg McCallister, chief
restructuring officer and chief operating officer. The cases are
jointly administered under Case No. 16-15650. The cases are
assigned to Judge Deborah L. Thorne.
The Debtors estimated assets and liabilities in the range of $1
million to $10 million.
The Debtors are represented by William J. Factor, Esq., at
FactorLaw.
HECK INDUSTRIES: Disclosures Okayed, Plan Hearing on Dec. 8
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The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Louisiana will
consider approval of the Chapter 11 plan of reorganization of Heck
Enterprises, Inc., and Heck Industries, Inc., at a hearing on
December 8, at 10:00 a.m.
The court had earlier approved the Debtors' disclosure statement,
allowing them to start soliciting votes from creditors.
The November 10 order required creditors to cast their votes and
file their objections no later than November 30, at 5:00 p.m.
The amendments made in this First Amended Disclosure Statement
reflect certain revisions in the treatment of Class 1, 2, and 7
Allowed Claims in the Debtors' Second Amended Joint Plan resulting
from additional negotiations and mediation efforts subsequent to
the filing of the Debtors' original Plan and Disclosure Statement
on Oct. 26, 2016.
The total estimate of the allowed Class 3 Secured Claim of Mack
Financial Services is $516,426, plus interest and reasonable fees,
costs or charges provided for under the agreement, and allowed.
The holder of the Class 3 Claim will receive the regular
contractual monthly payments due to it under the pre-petition
agreements and loan documents, with the first payment being made
on
the next regular monthly payment date under the Mack Loan
Documents
that occurs after the Effective Date and subsequent regular
monthly
payment shall be due on the same of each calendar month
thereafter.
All arrearages due to Mack, whether pre-petition or post-petition
together with any unpaid interest, late charges and reasonable,
actual attorney fees (as fixed by the Bankruptcy Court or by
agreement between Mack and the Debtors) will be paid in full in
additional regular monthly installments in the amount specified in
the Mack Loan Documents on the same day of each calendar month
after the original maturity date as fixed by the Mack Loan
Documents. Estimated percentage recovery for Class 3 Claim is
100%.
A full-text copy of the Debtors' second amended disclosure
statement for the Debtors' second amended joint
plan of reorganization as of Nov. 9, 2016, is available at:
http://bankrupt.com/misc/lamb16-10516-389.pdf
About Heck Enterprises & Heck Industries
Heck Enterprises, Inc. and Heck Industries, Inc. are both Louisiana
corporations. Established in 1957 and purchased in 1959 by Wallace
E. Heck, Sr., Industries was formerly known as Altex Ready-Mixed
Concrete Corporation and is a concrete business which operates
primarily in Louisiana (though Industries maintains a batch plant
in Mississippi as well). Enterprises was created in 1986 as a
holding company for numerous companies, including Industries, which
is the sole remaining company owned by Enterprises.
Heck Industries, Inc., the owner of a concrete supply business
which has operated throughout Louisiana since 1957, sought Chapter
11 protection (Bankr. M.D. La. Case No. 16-10516) on April 29,
2016, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The Hon. Douglas D. Dodd is the
case judge. William E. Steffes, Esq., Noel Steffes Melancon, Esq.,
and Barbara B. Parsons, Esq., at Steffes, Vingiello & McKenzie,
L.L.C., serve as the Debtor's bankruptcy counsel. The Debtor
estimated $1 million to $10 million in assets and debt.
Heck Enterprises, Inc., sought protection under Chapter 11 of the
Bankruptcy Code (Bankr. M. D. La. Case No. 16-10514) on April 29,
2016. The petition was signed by Wallace E. Heck, Jr., president
and chief executive officer. The Debtor is represented by Noel
Steffes Melancon, Esq., Barbara B. Parsons, Esq., and William E.
Steffes, Esq., at Steffes, Vingiello & McKenzie, LLC. The case is
assigned to Judge Douglas D. Dodd. At the time of the filing, the
Debtor estimated its assets and debts at $1 million to $10 million.
HOOPER HOLMES: Amends Credit Agreements With SCM and SWK Funding
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Hooper Holmes, Inc., entered into a Second Amendment to Credit and
Security Agreement with SCM Specialty Finance Opportunities Fund,
L.P. on Nov. 15, 2016. The Second Amendment amends the terms and
conditions of that certain Credit and Security Agreement, dated as
of April 29, 2016, as previously amended on Aug. 15, 2016.
The Second Amendment cured the default reported in the Company's
Form 10-Q for the quarter ended Sept. 30, 2016, by revising the
minimum EBITDA covenant in the Credit and Security Agreement. In
addition, the Second Amendment revised the minimum aggregate
revenue covenant in the Credit and Security Agreement. In place of
a waiver fee, the Second Amendment provided for SCM to retain
default rate interest payments made by the Company after the
occurrence of the default and prior to it being cured in the
approximate amount of $39,000.
On Nov. 15, 2016, the Company also entered into a Fourth Amendment
to Credit Agreement with SWK Funding LLC. The Fourth Amendment
amends the terms and conditions of that certain Credit Agreement,
dated as of April 17, 2015, as previously amended on Feb. 25, 2016,
March 28, 2016, and Aug. 15, 2016.
The Fourth Amendment cured the default reported in the Company's Q3
Form 10-Q by providing a waiver of the Company's noncompliance with
the minimum EBITDA covenant for the quarter ended Sept. 30, 2016.
In addition, the Fourth Amendment revised the Credit Agreement's
minimum aggregate revenue and minimum EBITDA covenants and capped
the Company's revenue-based November 2016 principal payment
obligation at $350,000. The Company paid a waiver fee of $50,000
to SWK for the Fourth Amendment.
About Hooper Holmes
Hooper Holmes, Inc., provides health risk assessment services and
wellness as well as health improvement services with
its acquisition of Accountable Health Solutions, Inc. (AHS). The
Olathe, Kansas-based Company provides these services to
individuals as part of health and wellness programs offered
through
corporate and government employers, and to clinical
research organizations.
The Company reported a net loss of $10.87 million in 2015, a net
loss of $8.47 million in 2014 and a net loss of $11.27 million in
2013.
As of Sept. 30, 2016, Hooper Holmes had $17.46 million in total
assets, $18.04 million in total liabilities and a total
stockholders' deficit of $578,000.
KPMG LLP, in Kansas City, Missouri, issued a "going concern"
qualification on the consolidated financial statements for the year
ended Dec. 31, 2015, citing that the Company has suffered recurring
losses from operations, negative cash flows from operations and
other related liquidity concerns, which raises substantial doubt
about the Company's ability to continue as a going concern.
HPC ACQUISITIONS: Cash Flow Concerns Raises Going Concern Doubt
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HPC Acquisitions, Inc., filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange
Commission its quarterly report on Form 10-Q, disclosing a net loss
of $37,080 on $154,574 of revenues for the three months ended
September 30, 2016, compared to a net loss of $9,203 on $nil of
revenues for the same period in 2015.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2016, the Company recorded
a net income of $107,296 on $1.59 million of revenues, compared to
a net loss of $40,181 on $nil of revenues for the same period last
year.
The Company's balance sheet at September 30, 2016, showed total
assets of $2.74 million, total liabilities of $2.10 million, and a
stockholders' equity of $645,450.
The Company's business plan is to distribute, in the Western
Hemisphere, certain natural agrochemicals developed by ECOWIN Co.,
Ltd., a Korean company, under the brand name "Vegalab". However,
there is no assurance that the Company will be able to successfully
penetrate its targeted market or that the implementation of said
business plan will result in the appreciation of its stockholders'
investment in the then outstanding common stock.
The Company's continued existence is dependent upon its ability to
generate sufficient cash flows from operations to support its daily
operations as well as provide sufficient resources to retire
existing liabilities and obligations on a timely basis. The
Company faces considerable risk in its business plan. If
insufficient operating capital is available during the next twelve
months, the Company will be forced to rely on existing cash in the
bank and additional funds loaned by management and/or significant
stockholders.
The Company's former majority stockholder previously provided the
necessary working capital to maintain the corporate status of the
Company. It is the current intent of management and significant
stockholders to provide sufficient working capital, if necessary,
to support and preserve the integrity of the corporate entity.
However, no formal commitments or arrangements to advance or loan
funds to the Company or repay any such advances or loans exist.
There is no legal obligation for either management or significant
stockholders to provide additional future funding.
The Company anticipates offering future sales of equity securities.
However, there is no assurance that the Company will be able to
obtain additional funding through the sales of additional equity
securities or, that such funding, if available, will be obtained on
terms favorable to or affordable by the Company.
These conditions raise substantial doubt about its ability to
continue as a going concern for the next twelve months.
A full-text copy of the Company's Form 10-Q is available at:
http://bit.ly/2gEK8Uf
HPC Acquisitions, Inc., is currently in the business of selling the
ECOWIN products under the "Vegalab" name in the United States of
America. The Company's current sole source of supply of ECOWIN
products is through Vegalab S. A., a Swiss company solely owned by
David Selakovic, who is also the Company's controlling shareholder,
Chief Executive and Chief Financial Officer and a director.
ICAGEN INC: Incurs $2.08 Million Net Loss in Third Quarter
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Icagen, Inc., filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission its
quarterly report on Form 10-Q disclosing a net loss of $2.08
million on $4.30 million of total revenue for the three months
ended Sept. 30, 2016, compared with a net loss of $3.59 million on
$465,214 of total revenue for the three months ended Sept. 30,
2015.
For the nine months ended Sept. 30, 2016, the Company reported a
net loss of $4.37 million on $6.36 million of total revenue
compared to a net loss of $6.34 million on $591,025 of total
revenue for the same period during the prior year.
As of Sept. 30, 2016, Icagen had $20.51 million in total assets,
$22.74 million in total liabilities, and a total stockholders'
deficit of $2.23 million.
"We have a history of annual losses from operations since inception
and we have primarily funded our operations through sales of our
unregistered equity securities and cash flows generated from
government contracts and grants and more recently from commercial
customers and the settlement of a lawsuit. We are generating funds
from commercial customers and government grants, however, we
continue to experience losses and will need to raise additional
funds to meet our working capital requirements, despite the outcome
of settlement discussions we are having in our lawsuits could have
a significant impact on our financial position.
"We believe that our existing cash and cash equivalents will not be
sufficient to meet our anticipated cash needs for the next twelve
months. Despite the $32 million we expect to derive from Icagen-T
for services provided to and operating expense contributions paid
by Sanofi over the next five years and the revenue we expect to
receive from Pfizer, we anticipate that our expenses will exceed
such revenue. We will need to generate additional revenue from
operations and/or obtain additional financing to pursue our
business strategy, to respond to new competitive pressures or to
take advantage of opportunities that may arise. These factors
raise substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going
concern."
A full-text copy of the Form 10-Q is available for free at:
https://is.gd/kjkoT8
About Icagen
Icagen, Inc., formerly known as XRpro Sciences, Inc., is a
biopharmaceutical company, focuses on the discovery, development,
and commercialization of orally-administered small molecule drugs
that modulate ion channel targets. Its drug candidates include
ICA-105665, a small molecule compound that targets specific KCNQ
ion channels for the treatment of epilepsy and pain, which is in
Phase II clinical trial stage; and a compound that targets the
sodium channel Nav1.7 for the treatment of pain, which is in Phase
I clinical trial stage.
Icagen reported a net loss applicable to common stock of $8.72
million on $1.58 million of sales for the year ended Dec. 31, 2015,
compared to a net loss applicable to common stock of $569,288 on
$541,794 of sales for the year ended Dec. 31, 2014.
RBSM LLP, in New York, issued a "going concern" qualification on
the consolidated financial statements for the year ended Dec. 31,
2015, citing that the Company has incurred recurring operating
losses, which has resulted in an accumulated deficit of
approximately $22.143 million at Dec. 31, 2015. These conditions
among others raise substantial doubt about the Company's ability to
continue as a going concern.
ILYA GOLUB: Joint Disclosure Statement, Plan Hearing on Dec. 15
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The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Illinois is
set to hold a hearing on December 15, at 11:30 a.m., to consider
approval of the disclosure statement and Chapter 11 plan filed by
Ilya and Simona Golub.
The hearing will take place at the Everett McKinley Dirksen U.S.
Courthouse, Room 682, 219 South Dearborn Street, Chicago, Illinois.
Creditors have until December 9 to cast their votes and file their
objections.
Ilya and Simona Golub filed with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the
Northern District of Illinois, Eastern Division, a fourth
disclosure statement accompanying an amended plan of
reorganization
to, among other things, make a pro rata distribution to Holders of
Allowed Unsecured Claims within 60 days after the Effective Date
of
the Plan.
Class 7 - Real Estate Tax Claim of the Lake County Collector in
the
amount of 25,609.05 will be paid in full over 52 months at an
interest rate of 12% annually in equal monthly installments of
$635.00.
Holders of Allowed Class 8 Unsecured Claims will be paid their pro
rata portion of $35,000 in Cash in a single distribution made
within sixty days of the Effective Date of the Plan. Holders of
Allowed Class 8 Claims will receive a distribution of
approximately
6%. The Cash used to pay Class 8 Claims will come from the
Debtors’ otherwise exempt retirement account.
The Debtors intend to implement the Plan by taking the following
steps: making a withdrawal from one or more retirement account(s)
to obtain the Cash to make a single distribution to Holders of
Class 8 Claims; making monthly payments to holders of Secured
Claims; paying expenses of administering the Plan; and employing
and compensating professionals.
A full-text copy of the Amended Disclosure Statement is available
at:
http://bankrupt.com/misc/ilnb16-10968-47.pdf
About The Golubs
Ilya Golub and Simona Golub, a married couple residing in Lake
County, work as IT director and pharmacist, respectively. The
Debtors sought protection under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code
(Bankr. N.D. Ill. Case No. 16-10968) on March 30, 2016. The
Debtors are represented by William J. Factor, Esq. and Ariane
Holtschlag, Esq., at FactorLaw as counsel.
INNERSCOPE ADVERTISING: Cancelled Deal Raises Going Concern Doubt
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InnerScope Advertising Agency, Inc., filed with the U.S. Securities
and Exchange Commission its quarterly report on Form 10-Q,
disclosing a net income of $90,743 on $689,818 of total revenues
for the three months ended September 30, 2016, compared to a net
income of $42,762 on $219,597 of total revenues for the same period
in 2015.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2016, the Company recorded
a net income of $61,443 on $1.31 million of total revenues,
compared to a net income of $104,802 on $644,668 of total revenue
for the same period last year.
The Company's balance sheet at September 30, 2016, showed total
assets of $1.09 million, total liabilities of $864,646, and a
stockholders' equity of $228,219.
During the nine months ended September 30, 2016 the Company had net
income of $61,443 and generated cash of $193,645 in operations.
Through August 5, 2016, the Company was dependent on the Marketing
Agreement with MFHC, (the Company and MFHC agreed to cancel the
Marketing Agreement which generated these revenues as a result of
the sale by MFHC of substantially all of their assets) and is now
dependent on the Consulting, Store Expansion and Marketing
Agreements. These conditions raise substantial doubt about the
Company's ability to continue as a going concern.
The Company's plans include the realization of the Expansion
Agreement, Consulting Agreement and Marketing Agreement to provide
the Company with working capital. The Company plans also include
setting up an alliance (the "Alliance"). On April 2, 2013, The
Company executed a 10 Year Supply Agreement with GN Hearing Care
Corporation, DBA as GN Resound ("GN Resound"), one of the world's
leading manufacturers of hearing devices. This supply agreement
enables the Company to offer hearing aids to independent hearing
aid practitioners. The Alliance will setup members to sell private
label hearing devices that are manufactured and shipped by GN
ReSound.
A full-text copy of the Company's Form 10-Q is available at:
https://is.gd/kSDFZW
InnerScope Advertising Agency, Inc., provides a comprehensive range
of services (including consulting services), grouped into four
fundamental disciplines: advertising/marketing, customer
relationship management, public relations and specialty
communications. The Company serves the retail hearing aid
dispensing community through generating traffic and consumer
interest for hearing aid dispensing practices.
INT'L SHIPHOLDING: Plan To Be Funded by Asset Sale, Exit Financing
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International Shipholding Corporation, et al., filed with the U.S.
Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York a disclosure
statement for their joint Chapter 11 plan of reorganization dated
Nov. 14, 2016.
The Plan provides for the following:
(i) the sale of the Debtors' Specialty Business Segment;
(ii) the disposition of the Debtors' U.S. flagged PCTC Vessels
and/or modified charters associated with such PCTC Vessels as
agreed upon with SEACOR,
(iii) entry into the New Senior Debt Agreement for $25 million of
committed financing from SEACOR for the funding of obligations
under the Plan and satisfaction of the Debtors' ongoing working
capital needs;
(iv) the receipt of the New Money Capital Infusion in the amount
of $10 million in immediately available funds from SEACOR; and
(v) the sale or liquidation of other assets.
Class 7(a) to 7(r) General Unsecured Claims are impaired. Except
to the extent that a holder of an Allowed General Unsecured Claim
agrees to a less favorable treatment or elects to be treated as a
holder of a convenience claim, on the first distribution date after
the claim becomes an Allowed General Unsecured Claim, in full
satisfaction, settlement, and release of, and in exchange for
Allowed General Unsecured Claim, each holder of an Allowed General
Unsecured Claim will receive its pro rata share of the applicable
Debtor's remaining cash on hand.
On the Effective Date, the Reorganized Debtors will enter into the
New Senior Debt Agreement and New Senior Debt Facility documents as
SEACOR may reasonably require, subject to such modifications as the
Reorganized Debtors may deem to be reasonably necessary to
consummate the New Senior Debt Facility. The Confirmation Order
shall authorize the Reorganized Debtors to execute and deliver the
New Senior Debt Facility documents and perform their obligations,
including, without limitation, the payment or reimbursement of any
fees, expenses, losses, damages or indemnities. The Reorganized
Debtors may use the proceeds of the New Senior Debt Facility for
any purpose permitted, including the funding of the Debtors'
obligations under the Plan and satisfaction of ongoing working
capital needs.
On the Effective Date, SEACOR will fund the New Money Capital
Infusion in the amount of $10 million in immediately available
funds. For the avoidance of doubt, to the extent that any portion
of the DIP Principal Claim is repaid by the Debtors before the
Effective Date, SEACOR will increase the New Money Capital Infusion
by an equivalent amount.
On the Effective Date and without any further corporate action,
Reorganized ISH shall issue the New Equity Interests and (a)
deliver the New Money Equity Interests to SEACOR on account of the
New Money Capital Infusion and (b) deliver the DIP Equity Interest
to SEACOR in satisfaction of the DIP Principal Claims.
The New Equity Interests will be authorized under the New
Certificate of Incorporation of Reorganized ISH, fully paid and
non-assessable.
A hearing will be held on Feb. 2, 2017, at 10:00 a.m. (prevailing
Eastern Time). Objections, if any, to confirmation of the Plan
must be filed by Jan. 27, 2017, at 4:00 p.m. (prevailing Eastern
Time).
The Disclosure Statement is available at:
http://bankrupt.com/misc/nysb16-12220-344.pdf
The Plan was filed by the Debtors' counsel:
David H. Botter, Esq.
AKIN GUMP STRAUSS HAUER & FELD LLP
One Bryant Park
New York, NY 10036
Tel: (212) 872-1000
E-mail: dbotter@akingump.com
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Sarah Link Schultz, Esq.
Sarah J. Crow, Esq.
1700 Pacific Avenue, Suite 4100
Dallas, TX 75201
Tel: (214) 969-2800
E-mail: sschultz@akingump.com
sjcrow@akingump.com
About International Shipholding
International Shipholding Corporation was engaged in waterborne
cargo transportation and maintained a diversified customer base
with emphasis on medium and long term contracts. Through its
Debtor and non-Debtor subsidiaries, International Shipholding
operates a diversified fleet of 21 U.S. and foreign flag vessels
that provide domestic and international maritime transportation
services to commercial and governmental customers primarily under
medium to long-term contracts.
The Debtor filed a Chapter 11 petition (Bankr. S.D.N.Y. Case No.
16-12220) on July 31, 2016. Its affiliated Debtors also filed
separate Chapter 11 petitions. The petitions were signed by Manuel
G. Estrada, vice president and chief financial officer.
The Debtors are represented by David H. Botter, Esq., Sarah Link
Schultz, Esq., and Travis A. McRoberts, Esq., at Akin Gump Strauss
Hauer & Feld LLP. The Debtors' Restructuring Advisor is Blackhill
Partners, LLC. Their Claims, Noticing & Balloting Agent is Prime
Clerk LLC.
The Debtors disclosed total assets at $305.08 million and total
debts at $226.83 million as of March 31, 2016.
William K. Harrington, the U.S. Trustee for the Southern District
of New York, on Sept. 1 appointed three creditors to serve on the
official committee of unsecured creditors of International
Shipholding Corporation. The Committee hires Pachulski Stang Ziehl
& Jones LLP as counsel, and AMA Capital Partners, LLC, as financial
advisor.
INTEGRATED FREIGHT: Gets SEC Letter Over Delinquent Filing Status
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The Securities and Exchange Commission issued a letter addressing
the reporting requirements of the Integrated Freight Corporation
pointing out the delinquent filing status of the Company, and
establishing a timeline for the Company to come into compliance.
The Company and its counsel have responded to the SEC's concerns
over its previously filed 14-C which could permit deregistration of
the Company, as well as their concern over the delinquency of the
Company's reporting.
The Company has formally requested additional time to complete the
reviews and audits necessary to bring into full compliance, as well
as addressed their concern regarding delisting due to an
insufficient shareholder base after completion of the reverse stock
split.
"We are currently awaiting their response, but choose to make
public the private communications between the SEC and the Company
so that shareholders are fully aware of our current intentions,"
the Company said.
About Integrated Freight
Integrated Freight Corporation, formerly PlanGraphics, Inc., (OTC
BB: IFCR) -- http://www.integrated-freight.com/-- is a Sarasota,
Florida-headquartered motor freight company providing long-haul,
regional and local service to its customers. The Company
specializes in dry freight, refrigerated freight and haz-waste
truckload services, operating primarily in well-established
traffic lanes in the upper mid-West, Texas, California and the
Atlantic seaboard. IFCR was formed for the purpose of acquiring
and consolidating operating motor freight companies.
Integrated Freight reported a net loss of $1.43 million on $20.2
million of revenue for the year ended March 31, 2014, compared with
net income of $4.81 million on $20.1 million of revenue for the
year ended March 31, 2013.
As of Dec. 31, 2014, the Company had $4.30 million in total assets,
$16.7 million in total liabilities, and a $12.4 million total
stockholders' deficit.
DKM Certified Public Accountants, in Clearwater, Florida, issued a
"going concern" qualification on the consolidated financial
statements for the year ended March 31, 2014, citing that the
Company has significant net losses and cash flow deficiencies.
Those conditions raise substantial doubt about the Company's
ability to continue as a going concern.
INTERNATIONAL PACKAGING: Recurring Losses Casts Going Concern Doubt
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International Packaging and Logistics Group, Inc., filed with the
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission its quarterly report on
Form 10-Q, disclosing a net loss of $120,692 on $149,021 of sales
for the three months ended September 30, 2016, compared to a net
loss of $93,221 on $57,761 of sales for the same period in 2015.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2016, the Company recorded
a net loss of $366,698 on $455,017 of sales, compared to a net loss
of $304,642 on $58,275 of sales for the same period last year.
The Company's balance sheet at September 30, 2016, showed total
assets of $3.86 million, total liabilities of $3.31 million, and a
stockholders' equity of $556,818.
The Company sustained operating losses of $366,698 and $304,642
during the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015,
respectively. The Company has accumulated deficit of ($532,393)
and ($323,693) as of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015,
respectively. The Company's continuation as a going concern is
dependent on its ability to generate sufficient cash flows from
operations to meet its obligations and/or obtain additional
financing, as may be required.
The accompanying financial statements have been prepared assuming
the Company will continue as a going concern; however, the above
condition raises substantial doubt about the Company's ability to
do so.
A full-text copy of the Company's Form 10-Q is available at:
https://is.gd/1DU6LZ
International Packaging and Logistics Group, Inc., is a manufacture
and research based bio-science company. It has large capacity in
manufacturing tablets, granule, oral liquid, powders, soft gels and
capsules products. The Company distributes its products through
its own network and white label products. It also has access to a
member-based distribution system owned by its affiliated company.
INTERNATIONAL SHIPHOLDING: Hires Jones Walker as Special Counsel
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International Shipholding Corporation, et al., seek authority from
the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York to
employ Jones Walker LLP as special counsel to the Debtor.
International Shipholding requires Jones Walker to:
a. advise the Debtors with respect to various maritime-related
issues, including, but not limited to, maritime personal
injury matters, maintenance and cure matters, vessel
incident/collision matters, maritime cargo matters,
maritime regulatory matters, customs matters and maritime-
related government contract matters;
b. advise the Debtors with respect to various maritime-related
collateral matters in connection with their existing
financings and the DIP financing;
c. advise the Debtors with respect to employee and employee
benefits matters;
d. advise the Debtors with respect to corporate and board of
directors administrative matters; and
e. advise the Debtors with respect to their non-bankruptcy
rights and obligations under existing and future contracts
and leases.
Jones Walker will be paid at these hourly rates:
R. Christian Johnsen $580
John J. Jaskot $580
Partners $420-$495
Associates $225-$350
Paraprofessionals $120-$205
Jones Walker will be paid a retainer in the amount of $20,000.
Jones Walker will also be reimbursed for reasonable out-of-pocket
expenses incurred.
In accordance with Appendix B-Guidelines for Reviewing Applications
for Compensation and Reimbursement of Expenses Filed under 11
U.S.C. Sec. 330 for Attorneys in Larger Chapter 11 Cases, the
following is provided in response to the request for additional
information:
Question: Did you agree to any variations from, or
alternatives to, your standard or customary billing
arrangements for this engagement?
Response: No.
Question: Do any of the professionals included in this
engagement vary their rate based on the geographic
location of the bankruptcy case?
Response: No.
Question: If you represented the client in the 12 months
prepetition, disclose your billing rates and
material financial terms for the prepetition
engagement, including any adjustments during the 12
months prepetition. If your billing rates and
material financial terms have changed postpetition,
explain the difference and the reasons for the
difference.
Response: Jones Walker has represented the Debtors in the
twelve (12) months prepetition. Jones Walker's
customary billing practices, and the compensation
Jones Walker received on account of the prepetition
representation, remain the same postpetition.
During the twelve (12) month period prior to the
petition, Jones Walker's billing rates and material
financial terms have not changed, other than the
periodic adjustment (typically in January of each
year) to reflect economic and other conditions, as
discussed in paragraphs 11 and 12 above.
Question: Has your client approved your prospective budget
and staffing plan, and, if so for what budget
period?
Response: Yes, the Debtors have approved a preliminary budget
and staffing plan through October 2016, and from
November 1, 2016 through January 31, 2016.
H. Hughes Grehan, member of Jones Walker 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 (a) are not creditors,
equity security holders or insiders of the Debtor; (b) have not
been, within two years before the date of the filing of the
Debtor's chapter 11 petition, directors, officers or employees of
the Debtor; and (c) do not have an interest materially adverse to
the interest of the estate or of any class of creditors or equity
security holders, by reason of any direct or indirect relationship
to, connection with, or interest in, the Debtor, or for any other
reason.
Jones Walker can be reached at:
H. Hughes Grehan, Esq.
JONES WALKER LLP
350 5th Avenue, Suite 5200
New York, NY 10118
Tel: (212) 759-7025
About International Shipholding
International Shipholding Corporation filed a Chapter 11 petition
(Bankr. S.D.N.Y. Case No. 16-12220) on July 31, 2016. Its
affiliated Debtors also filed separate Chapter 11 petitions. The
petitions were signed by Manuel G. Estrada, vice president and
chief financial officer.
The Debtors are represented by David H. Botter, Esq., Sarah Link
Schultz, Esq., and Travis A. McRoberts, Esq., at Akin Gump Strauss
Hauer & Feld LLP. The Debtors' Restructuring Advisor is Blackhill
Partners, LLC. Their Claims, Noticing & Balloting Agent is Prime
Clerk LLC.
The Debtors disclosed total assets at $305.08 million and total
debts at $226.83 million as of March 31, 2016.
William K. Harrington, the U.S. Trustee for the Southern District
of New York, on Sept. 1 appointed three creditors to serve on the
official committee of unsecured creditors of International
Shipholding Corporation. The Committee hires Pachulski Stang Ziehl
& Jones LLP as counsel, and AMA Capital Partners, LLC as financial
advisor.
INTERPACE DIAGNOSTICS: Reports Q3 2016 Results of Operations
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Interpace Diagnostics Group reported financial and operational
results for the third quarter ended Sept. 30, 2016.
For the three months ended Sept. 30, 2016, Interpace reported a net
loss of $7.49 million on $3.31 million of net revenue compared to a
net loss of $4.89 million on $2.50 million of net revenue for the
three months ended Sept. 30, 2015.
For the nine months ended Sept. 30, 2016, the Company reported a
net loss of $14.61 million on $9.96 million of net revenue compared
to a net loss of $15.74 million on $6.87 million of net revenue for
the same period a year ago.
As of Sept. 30, 2016, the Company had $45.96 million in total
assets, $47.44 million in total liabilities and a total
stockholders' deficit of $1.47 million.
The company has been reducing operational costs and working to
restructure obligations incurred related to the sale of the
majority of the CSO business in December 2015 as well as
obligations related to the acquisition of RedPath. Quarterly
installment payments due on the $10.7 million secured note payable
to the RedPath shareholders, originally due beginning Oct. 1, 2016,
have been extended to begin on Dec. 31, 2016.
The Company had cash balances of $1.7 million on Sept. 30, 2016,
and has negotiated a line of credit of up to $1.2 million and has
not drawn down on the facility to date.
"During the third quarter, our team continued to perform.
Significant new product extensions are being brought to market
which, we believe, will keep us on track to meeting our revenue
goals. While Q-3 revenues were slightly less than anticipated, we
are seeing strong performance in the first month of the fourth
quarter," said Jack E. Stover, president & CEO. "We are hopeful
that further restructurings can be accomplished in a timely manner
and accordingly we are continuing to aggressively seek and evaluate
strategic alternatives."
A full-text copy of the press release is available for free at:
https://is.gd/dwIw2z
About Interpace Diagnostics
Headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey, Interpace Diagnostics
Group, Inc., is focused on developing and commercializing molecular
diagnostic tests principally focused on early detection of high
potential progressors to cancer and leveraging the latest
technology and personalized medicine for patient diagnosis and
management. The Company currently has four commercialized
molecular tests: PancraGen, a pancreatic cyst molecular test that
can aid in pancreatic cyst diagnosis and pancreatic cancer risk
assessment utilizing our proprietary PathFinder platform; ThyGenX,
which assesses thyroid nodules for risk of malignancy, ThyraMIR,
which assesses thyroid nodules risk of malignancy utilizing a
proprietary gene expression assay.
Interpace reported a net loss of $11.35 million in 2015 following a
net loss of $16.07 million in 2014.
BDO USA, LLP, in Woodbridge, New Jersey, issued a "going concern"
qualification on the consolidated financial statements for the year
ended Dec. 31, 2015, citing that the Company has suffered recurring
losses from continuing operations that raise substantial doubt
about its ability to continue as a going concern.
ION GEOPHYSICAL: Obtains Order in WesternGeco Infringement Lawsuit
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ION Geophysical Corporation announced that on Nov. 14, 2016, the
trial court issued an order in the previously-reported lawsuit of
WesternGeco L.L.C. v. ION Geophysical Corporation that reduced the
amount of the appeal bond from $120 million to $65 million, ordered
the sureties to pay principal and interest on the royalty
previously awarded in the amount of approximately $22 million and
declined to issue a final judgment until after consideration of
whether enhanced damages should be awarded in the case.
Brian Hanson, ION's chief executive officer, commented, "While we
were disappointed with the unusual decision by the trial court
ordering the sureties to pay the royalty damages and interest
without a final judgment, we intend to respect the trial court's
decision by transferring up to $22 million to WesternGeco in lieu
of having WesternGeco exercise its remedies against the sureties.
"It comes at a time where we have both right sized our business and
built sufficient liquidity of approximately $80M to both fund this
payment and support normal business operations.
"This seven year old lawsuit has been a hangover to ION's
shareholders far too long and we are looking forward to putting the
potential risk of this payment behind us so we can focus on running
our business and creating shareholder value through a very
difficult time in the industry. The relationship between ION and
WesternGeco has never been stronger as we both collaborate on
projects and support them as a customer of ION. The value of this
relationship far diminishes the $22 million payment and I look
forward to a strong future working relationship together."
About ION Geophysical
Headquartered in Delaware, ION Geophysical is a global,
technology-focused company that provides geoscience technology,
services and solutions to the global oil and gas industry. The
Company's offerings are designed to allow oil and gas exploration
and production companies to obtain higher resolution images of the
Earth's subsurface during E&P operations to reduce their risk in
exploration and reservoir development.
ION Geophysical reported a net loss of $25.15 million in 2015, a
net loss of $127.5 million in 2014 and a net loss of $246.51
million in 2013.
As of Sept. 30, 2016, Ion Geophysical had $359.7 million in total
assets, $299.2 million in total liabilities and $60.47 million in
total equity.
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As reported by the TCR on Oct. 10, 2016, S&P Global Ratings raised
the corporate credit rating on ION Geophysical Corp. to 'CCC+' from
'SD'. The rating action follows ION's partial exchange of its
8.125% notes maturing in 2018 for new 9.125% second-lien notes
maturing in 2021.
In May 2016, Moody's Investors Service affirmed ION Geophysical
Corporation's 'Caa2' Corporate Family Rating, and affirmed and
appended its Probability of Default Rating (PDR) at 'Caa2-PD/LD'.
J L LEASING: Hires Jordan Ramis as Attorney
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Russell D. Garrett, the Chapter 11 Trustee of J L Leasing and
Transportation, Inc., seeks authority from the U.S. Bankruptcy
Court for the Western District of Washington to employ Jordan Ramis
PC as attorney to the Debtor.
Mr. Garrett requires Jordan Ramis to:
(a) represent the Trustee in court;
(b) prepare pleadings and review legal documents;
(c) litigate contested matters if needed;
(d) prepare pleadings to employ agents and experts;
(e) negotiate liquidation and sale of assets, including any
accounts receivable;
(f) prepare pleadings for sale, auction, and/or compromise;
(g) general representation of the Trustee in all matters
relating to administration of the estate; and
(h) general legal issues of the estate, including but not
limited to issues related to claims and actions to recover
property or avoidable transfers.
Jordan Ramis will be paid at these hourly rates:
Attorneys $350-$490
Paralegals $195-$205
Jordan Ramis will also be reimbursed for reasonable out-of-pocket
expenses incurred.
Russell D. Garrett, member of Jordan Ramis PC, assured the Court
that the firm is a "disinterested person" as the term is defined in
Section 101(14) of the Bankruptcy Code and (a) are not creditors,
equity security holders or insiders of the Debtor; (b) have not
been, within two years before the date of the filing of the
Debtor's chapter 11 petition, directors, officers or employees of
the Debtor; and (c) do not have an interest materially adverse to
the interest of the estate or of any class of creditors or equity
security holders, by reason of any direct or indirect relationship
to, connection with, or interest in, the Debtor, or for any other
reason.
Jordan Ramis can be reached at:
Russell D. Garrett, Esq.]
JORDAN RAMIS PC
Suite 380, 1499 SE Tech Center Place
Vancouver, WA 98683
Tel: (360) 567-3900
Fax: (360) 567-3901
About J L Leasing
J L Leasing & Transportation is a trucking company, incorporated in
Washington on Dec. 13, 2001 and it is headquartered in Enumclaw,
Washington. Prior to that time the business was a sole
proprietorship operated by Frank Letourneau's father and mother
since approximately 1993. J L Leasing's primary trucking activities
are in the state of Washington including container shipping for
companies importing and exporting goods through the ports of
Washington, Oregon and British Columbia, and transporting produce
and other commodities in Washington, Oregon and British Columbia.
J L Leasing & Transportation sought Chapter 11 protection (Bankr.
W.D. Wash. Case No. 15-13813) on June 23, 2015. The petition was
submitted by Jutta Letourneau, CEO and Sole Member Board of
Directors. The Debtor estimated assets in the range of $0 to
$50,000 and $500,000 to $1,000,000 in debt. Lasher Holzapfel Sperry
& Ebberson PLLC serves as counsel.
JEJP LLC: Seeks to Hire EEPB P.C. as Accountant
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JEJP, LLC seeks approval from the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the
Southern District of Texas to hire an accountant.
The Debtor proposes to hire EEPB P.C. CPAs and Business Advisors to
prepare its 2016 federal income tax return.
Frank Turner, a certified public accountant employed with EEPB,
will be paid an hourly rate of $325. Other members of the firm
charge from $100 to $450 per hour.
Mr. Turner disclosed in a court filing that his firm is a
"disinterested person" as defined in section 101(14) of the
Bankruptcy Code.
The firm can be reached through:
Frank Turner
EEPB P.C. CPAs and Business Advisors
2950 North Loop West, Suite 1200
Houston, TX 77092
Tel: (713) 622-0016
Fax: (844) 622-5527
Email: info@eepb.com
About JEJP LLC
JEJP, LLC dba Precision Machined Products filed a chapter 11
petition (Bankr. S.D. Tex. Case No. 16-33646) on July 22, 2016. The
petition was signed by Paul Williams, chairman. The Debtor is
represented by Julie Mitchell Koenig, Esq., at Cooper & Scully,
PC.
The case is assigned to Judge David R. Jones. The Debtor estimated
assets at $50,001 to $100,000 and liabilities at $1 million to $10
million at the time of the filing.
An official committee of unsecured creditors has not yet been
appointed.
JHB #052 LLC: Seeks to Hire Hirschler Fleischer as Legal Counsel
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JHB #052 LLC seeks approval from the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the
Eastern District of Virginia to hire legal counsel in connection
with its Chapter 11 case.
The Debtor proposes to hire Hirschler Fleischer to give legal
advice regarding its duties under the Bankruptcy Code, negotiate
with creditors, assist in the preparation of a bankruptcy plan, and
provide other legal services.
Hirschler received a retainer from the Debtor in the amount of
$31,717, of which $1,717 was used to pay the filing fee.
Stephen Leach, Esq., at Hirschler, disclosed in a court filing that
his firm is a "disinterested person" as defined in section 101(14)
of the Bankruptcy Code.
The firm can be reached through:
Stephen E. Leach, Esq.
Hirschler Fleischer
8270 Greensboro Drive, Suite 700
Tysons, VA 22102
Tel: (703) 584-8362
Fax: (703) 584-8901
Email: sleach@hf-law.com
About JHB #052
JHB #052 LLC sought protection under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy
Code (Bankr. E. D. Va. Case No. 16-13915) on November 16, 2016.
The petition was signed by Dale Weed, managing member.
The case is assigned to Judge Robert G. Mayer.
At the time of the filing, the Debtor estimated assets of less than
$500,000 and liabilities of $1 million to $10 million.
KAISER GYPSUM: Creditors' Panel Hires Blank Rome as Counsel
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The Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors of Kaiser Gypsum
Company, Inc., et al., seeks authorization from the U.S. Bankruptcy
Court for the Western District of North Carolina to retain Blank
Rome LLP as counsel to the Committee, effective as of October 25,
2016.
The Committee requires Blank Rome to:
(a) assist, advise, and represent the Committee in its
consultations with the Debtors regarding the
administration of the case;
(b) assist, advise, and represent the Committee in analyzing
the Debtors' assets and liabilities, investigating the
extent and validity of liens and participating in and
reviewing any proposed asset sales, any asset
dispositions, financing arrangements and cash collateral
stipulations or proceedings;
(c) assist, advise, and represent the Committee in any manner
relevant to reviewing and determining the Debtors' rights
and obligations under leases and other executory
contracts;
(d) assist, advise, and represent the Committee in
investigating the acts, conduct, assets, liabilities, and
financial condition of the Debtors, the Debtors'
operations and the desirability of the continuance of any
portion of those operations, and any other matters
relevant to these cases or to the formulation of a plan;
(e) assist, advise, and represent the Committee in its
participation in the negotiation, formulation, and
drafting of a plan of liquidation or reorganization,
including any plan of reorganization containing an
injunction under section 524(g) of the Bankruptcy Code;
(f) advise the Committee on the issues concerning the
appointment of a trustee or examiner under section 1104 of
the Bankruptcy Code;
(g) assist, advise, and represent the Committee in
understanding its powers and its duties under the
Bankruptcy Code and the Bankruptcy Rules and in performing
other services as are in the interests of those
represented by the Committee;
(h) assist, advise and represent the Committee with respect to
insurance coverage litigation and environmental litigation
matters that may be prosecuted outside of the jurisdiction
of the Court to the extent such litigation relates to the
assets and liabilities of the Debtors and the interests of
the Committee with respect to such litigation;
(i) assist, advise, and represent the Committee in the
analysis, estimation and evaluation of claims, including
asbestos and environmental claims.
(j) assist, advise, and represent the Committee with regards
to avoidance actions and claims against directors,
officers, affiliates and other parties; and
(k) provide such other services to the Committee as may be
necessary in the cases.
Blank Rome will be paid at these hourly rates:
Partners $420-$1,130
Counsel $350-$895
Associates $275-$645
Paraprofessionals $120-$455
Blank Rome will also be reimbursed for reasonable out-of-pocket
expenses incurred.
Ira L. Herman, member of Blank Rome 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 (a) are not creditors, equity
security holders or insiders of the Debtor; (b) have not been,
within two years before the date of the filing of the Debtor's
chapter 11 petition, directors, officers or employees of the
Debtor; and (c) do not have an interest materially adverse to the
interest of the estate or of any class of creditors or equity
security holders, by reason of any direct or indirect relationship
to, connection with, or interest in, the Debtor, or for any other
reason.
Blank Rome can be reached at:
Ira L. Herman
BLANK ROME LLP
The Chrysler Building
405 Lexington Avenue
New York, NY 10174-0208
Tel: (212) 885-5000
Fax: (212) 885-5001
E-mail: IHerman@BlankRome.com
About Kaiser Gypsum
Kaiser Gypsum Company, Inc., and affiliate Hanson Permanente
Cement, Inc. sought protection under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy
Code (Bankr. W.D.N.C. Case Nos. 16-31602 and 16-10414) on Sept. 30,
2016. The petitions were signed by Charles E. McChesney, II,
vice-president and secretary.
The companies are represented by Rayburn Cooper & Durham P.A. and
Jones Day. Cook Law Firm, P.C. and K&L Gates LLP serve as special
insurance counsel; NERA Economic Consulting as consultant; Miller
Nash Graham & Dunn LLP as special environmental and insurance
counsel; and PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as financial advisors.
At the time of the filing, Kaiser and Hanson estimated their assets
and liabilities at $100 million to $500 million. Kaiser's principal
business consisted of manufacturing and marketing gypsum plaster,
gypsum lath and gypsum wallboard. The company has no current
business operations other than managing its legacy asbestos-related
and environmental liabilities. The company has no material tangible
assets.
HPCI's primary business was the manufacture and sale of Portland
cement products. It is a wholly-owned, indirect subsidiary of
non-debtor Lehigh Hanson, Inc.
HPCI is the direct parent of Kaiser Gypsum as well as non-debtor
Hanson Micronesia Cement, Inc. and non-debtor Hanson Permanente
Cement of Guam, Inc., the operating subsidiaries. Non-debtor
Permanente Cement Company, which has no assets or operations, is
also a wholly-owned subsidiary of HPCI.
The Office of the U.S. Trustee appointed three creditors to serve
on the official committee of unsecured creditors in the Chapter 11
case of Kaiser Gypsum Company, Inc. The Committee hires Blank Rome
LLP as counsel, and Moon Wright & Houston, PLLC.
An Official Committee of Asbestos Personal Injury Claimants
retained Caplin & Drysdale, Chartered, as its counsel.
Lawrence Fitzpatrick, the Future Claimants' Representative, tapped
Ankura Consulting Group, LLC as his claims evaluation consultant;
Young Conaway Stargatt & Taylor, LLP as attorney; and Hull &
Chandler, P.A. as local counsel.
KAISER GYPSUM: PI Claimants Tap Charter Oak as Financial Advisor
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The official committee of asbestos-related personal injury
claimants seeks court approval to hire a financial advisor in
connection with the Chapter 11 cases of Kaiser Gypsum Company, Inc.
and its affiliates.
In a filing with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District
of North Carolina, the committee proposes to hire Charter Oak
Financial Consultants, LLC. The services to be provided by the
firm include:
(a) oversight to enable the committee to fulfill its
responsibilities to monitor the Debtors' financial
affairs;
(b) interpretation and analysis of financial materials;
(c) analysis and advice regarding accounting, financial,
valuation and related issues that may arise in the course
of the proceedings;
(d) assistance to the committee's counsel in the evaluation
and preparation of avoidance power claims and any other
potential litigation, as requested;
(e) analyses and advice regarding settlement negotiations and
any potential plan of reorganization; and
(f) expert testimony on financial matters, if requested.
The hourly rates charged by the firm are:
Senior Managing Director $775
Managing Director $712
Director $575
Assistant Director $500
Senior Associate $462
Associate $412
Senior Analyst $355
Analyst $285
The hourly rates for professionals proposed to represent the
committee are:
James P. Sinclair $775
Bradley M. Rapp $775
Alan M. Cohen $575
Gibbons H. Sinclair $500
Nancy Bloom $355
James Sinclair, a member of Charter Oak, disclosed in a court
filing that his firm has no connections with the Debtors.
The firm can be reached through:
James P. Sinclair
Charter Oak Financial Consultants LLC
430 Center Avenue
Mamaroneck
New York, NY 10543
Tel: (914) 372-1874
Fax: (914) 930-6867
Email info@charteroakfc.com
About Kaiser Gypsum
Kaiser Gypsum Company, Inc., and affiliate Hanson Permanente
Cement, Inc. sought protection under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy
Code (Bankr. W.D.N.C. Case Nos. 16-31602 and 16-10414) on Sept. 30,
2016. The petitions were signed by Charles E. McChesney, II,
vice-president and secretary.
The companies are represented by Rayburn Cooper & Durham P.A. and
Jones Day. Cook Law Firm, P.C. and K&L Gates LLP serve as special
insurance counsel; NERA Economic Consulting as consultant; Miller
Nash Graham & Dunn LLP as special environmental and insurance
counsel; and PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as financial advisors.
At the time of the filing, Kaiser and Hanson estimated their assets
and liabilities at $100 million to $500 million. Kaiser's principal
business consisted of manufacturing and marketing gypsum plaster,
gypsum lath and gypsum wallboard. The company has no current
business operations other than managing its legacy asbestos-related
and environmental liabilities. The company has no material tangible
assets.
HPCI's primary business was the manufacture and sale of Portland
cement products. It is a wholly-owned, indirect subsidiary of
non-debtor Lehigh Hanson, Inc.
HPCI is the direct parent of Kaiser Gypsum as well as non-debtor
Hanson Micronesia Cement, Inc. and non-debtor Hanson Permanente
Cement of Guam, Inc., the operating subsidiaries. Non-debtor
Permanente Cement Company, which has no assets or operations, is
also a wholly-owned subsidiary of HPCI.
The Office of the U.S. Trustee appointed three creditors to serve
on the official committee of unsecured creditors in the Chapter 11
case of Kaiser Gypsum Company, Inc. The Committee hires Blank Rome
LLP as counsel, and Moon Wright & Houston, PLLC.
An Official Committee of Asbestos Personal Injury Claimants
retained Caplin & Drysdale, Chartered, as its counsel.
Lawrence Fitzpatrick, the Future Claimants' Representative, tapped
Ankura Consulting Group, LLC as his claims evaluation consultant;
Young Conaway Stargatt & Taylor, LLP as attorney; and Hull &
Chandler, P.A. as local counsel.
KDS GROUP: PCO Not Needed, Court Says
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The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Texas entered
an Order to dispense with the appointment of a Patient Care
Ombudsman for KDS Group, PLLC.
The Court adjudged that the Debtor is not a health care business.
The Debtor's business provides dental services and the Debtor
asserts that its bankruptcy case was not caused by patient care
issues.
About KDS Group PLLC
KDS Group PLLC filed a Chapter 11 petition (Bankr. E.D. Tex. Case
No. 16-42101), on November 17, 2016. The Debtor is represented by
Eric A. Liepins, Esq. at Eric A. Liepins, P.C.
KENT MANOR: Hires McNamee Hosea as Counsel
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Kent Manor Inn, LLC seeks authorization from the U.S. Bankruptcy
Court for the District of Maryland to employ McNamee Hosea Jernigan
Kim Greenan & Lynch, P.A. as counsel, effective November 14, 2016.
The Debtor requires McNamee Hosea to:
(a) counsel the Debtor in connection with the formulation,
negotiation and promulgation of plans of reorganization and
related documents;
(b) advise the Debtor concerning, and assisting in the
negotiation and documentation of financing agreements, debt
restructurings and related transactions;
(c) represent the Debtor in connection with the sale of its
assets;
(d) review the validity of liens asserted against the property
of the Debtor and advise the Debtor concerning the
enforceability of such liens;
(e) prepare all necessary and appropriate applications,
motions, pleadings, draft orders, notices, and other
documents, and reviewing all financial and other reports to
be filed in this Chapter 11 case; and
(f) perform all other legal services that the Law Firm is
qualified to handle for or on behalf of the Debtor that may
be necessary or desirable in this Chapter 11 case and the
Debtor's business.
McNamee Hosea will be paid at these hourly rates:
Partners $375-$500
Associates $300-325
Paralegal $75-$100
McNamee Hosea will also be reimbursed for reasonable out-of-pocket
expenses incurred.
James M. Greenan, partner of McNamee Hosea, 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.
McNamee Hosea can be reached at:
James M. Greenan, Esq.
Steven L. Goldberg, Esq.
MCNAMEE, HOSEA, JERNIGAN, KIM
GREENAN & LYNCH, P.A.
6411 Ivy Lane, Suite 200
Greenbelt, MD 20770
Tel: (301) 441-2420
Fax: (301) 982-9450
E-mail: jgreenan@mhlawyers.com
sgoldberg@mhlawyers.com
About Kent Manor
Kent Manor Inn, LLC, owns and operates the Kent Manor Inn, located
at 500 Kent Manor Drive, in Stevensville, Maryland. The real
property consists of a historic, restored 1820s waterfront home,
situated on roughly 220 acres of woods and farmland.
Kent Manor filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy petition (Bankr. D. Md. Case
No. 16-18048-TJC) on June 14, 2016. Catherine Keller Hopkin, Esq.,
serves as the Debtors' counsel.
KIRK LLC: MRZ Accepts $210,000 Payment for Secured Claim
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The Kirk LLC filed a first amended Chapter 11 plan and accompanying
disclosure statement dated November 10, 2016, a full-text copy of
which is available at:
http://bankrupt.com/misc/utb16-26470-68.pdf
The Debtor has three classes of fully-secured creditors: S1 (MRZ),
S2 (Tooele County Assessor, and S3 (ForwardLine).
The Debtor contests the amount of MRZ's claim. MRZ has agreed to
accept $210,000 in full satisfaction of its secured claim, with a
$2,000 credit against the settlement amount for one of two adequate
protection payments tendered prior to confirmation. This
settlement amount represents a discount of approximately $35,000
from the amount MRZ may have asserted in a proof of claim.
The Debtor does not dispute the claim filed by the Tooele County
Assessor, and will pay it in full on the Effective Date, with
proceeds from the takeout loan. The Debtor does not dispute the
amount of ForwardLine's claim, which has recently been informally
asserted in the amount of $8,227.35. The Debtor will repay that
amount in full on the Effective Date, with proceeds from the
takeout loan.
The Plan also contemplates repayment in full of all unsecured
claims, either through the take-out financing contemplated above,
or through Estate Cash.
Class U3 is comprised of insider claims, which will be repaid in
full within four years of the Effective Date (but not until other
Claims and the take-out loan have been paid in full), from Estate
Cash or future earnings of the Reorganized Debtor.
The Plan contemplates the Reorganized Debtor borrowing from Private
Money Utah funds sufficient to pay a compromised amount of MRZ's
claim, and all other claims in full, on or shortly after the
Effective Date. The Debtor projects that its post- confirmation
income will be sufficient to pay interest on the new loan while
continuing to pay operating expenses. The new loan will come due
two years after funding, and the Reorganized Debtor anticipates
that by that time it will either qualify for more conventional bank
financing or sell the Property.
About The Kirk LLC
The Kirk LLC filed a Chapter 11 petition (Bankr. D. Utah Case No.
16-26470) on July 26, 2016. The petition was signed by Andrew H.
Patten, chief restructuring officer. The Debtor is represented by
T. Edward Cundick, Esq., at Prince, Yeates & Geldzahler. The case
is assigned to Judge Kevin R. Anderson. The Debtor estimated
assets and liabilities at $1 million to $10 million at the time of
the filing.
LA PETITE FRANCE: Hires GGG Partners as Financial Advisor
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La Petite France Bakery, LLC seeks authorization from the U.S.
Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Georgia to employ GGG
Partners, LLC as financial and restructuring advisor.
The Debtor requires GGG Partners to:
(a) assist the Debtor with raising DIP and/or exit financing;
(b) assist and advise the Debtor with the analysis of the
Debtor's business, its strategic and financial position,
and developing its business plan;
(c) assist and advise the Debtor in connection with any sales
or other disposition of assets of the Debtor;
(d) assist with preparing operating reports, financial reports
and material pleadings for the Case;
(e) assist in negotiation with creditors, shareholders, and
other parties-in-interest;
(f) assist with the formulation, evaluation, and implementation
of various options for a restructuring plan to be proposed
in the Case, including valuation or other analyses with
respect to a restructuring plan; and
(g) if necessary, participate in hearings before the bankruptcy
court with respect to matters upon which GGG has provided
advice, has subject matter expertise, or can testify as a
fact witness, including coordinating with the Debtor's
counsel with respect to testimony in connection therewith.
GGG Partners will be paid at these hourly rates:
Joseph V. Pegnia $325
Katie S. Goodman $350
GGG Partners will also be reimbursed for reasonable out-of-pocket
expenses incurred.
Joseph V. Pegnia, partner of GGG 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 Debtor and its estate.
GGG Partners can be reached at:
Joseph V. Pegnia
GGG PARTNERS, LLC
3155 Roswell Road, Suite 120
Atlanta, GA 30305
Tel: (404) 483-8422
About La Petite France Bakery
La Petite France Bakery, LLC, filed a chapter 11 petition (Bankr.
N.D. Ga. Case No. 16-67787) on Oct. 4, 2016. The petition was
signed by Daniel Lemoine, president. The Debtor is represented by
Herbert C. Broadfoot, II, Esq., at Herbert C. Broadfoot, II, PC.
The Debtor estimated assets and liabilities at $1 million and $10
million at the time of the filing.
LAWRENCE A. BROCK: Unsecureds to Recoup 100% Under Plan
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Lawrence A. Brock and Diane Melree Brock filed with the U.S.
Bankruptcy Court for the District of Colorado a third disclosure
statement accompanying their third amended plan of reorganization
dated Nov. 16, 2016.
The Brocks' Chapter 11 plan depends on the outcome of their pending
appellate case. However, regardless of the outcome of that appeal,
all allowed priority claims, all allowed secured claims, and all
allowed unsecured claims will be satisfied in full under the Plan.
More particularly, the Plan describes two possible "scenarios"
which may occur depending on the outcome of the appellate case:
a. First Scenario: Under First Scenario, Class 4 Claims (i.e.,
all unsecured, non-priority claims that have been allowed by the
Bankruptcy Court) will also be satisfied in full on the Effective
Date as follows:
i. Wells Fargo Bank (Claim No. 1): $20,372
ii. Wells Fargo Bank (Claim No. 2): $8,375
iii. Merrill Shields (Claim No. 3): $16,000
iv. American Express (Claim No. 7): $7,889
v. American Express (Claim No. 8): $6,177
vi. Rutan & Tucker (Claim No. 9): $18,666
vii. Nokes & Quinn (Claim No. 12): $11,410.
Class 4 Claims will be satisfied from two sources: (i) monies
available to the Debtors held in the Debtors' debtor-in-possession
bank accounts, and (ii) monies available to the Debtors held in the
Pritchett Family Trust bank account, which has been committed to
the satisfaction of the Plan. Sufficient funds exist in those
accounts, in the aggregate, to satisfy all Class 1, 2 and 4 Claims
on the Effective Date under the First Scenario.
b. Second Scenario: Under the Second Scenario, the District
Court enters an Opinion reversing the judgment of the Bankruptcy
Court disallowing the claim of Bank of the West. Under this Second
Scenario, the Brocks will list their residential property in
Boulder, Colorado, for sale. The Boulder property is located at
2237 4th Street, in Boulder, Colorado, and has been recently valued
by an independent real estate professional as having a listing
value of $2,400,000. It is estimated that the net proceeds of the
sale of the Boulder property will be approximately $2,400,000.
Under the Second Scenario, Class 4 C aims will also be satisfied in
full on the Effective Date as follows:
i. Wells Fargo Bank (Claim No. 1): $20,372
ii. Wells Fargo Bank (Claim No. 2): $8,375
iii. Merrill Shields (Claim No. 3): $16,000
iv. American Express (Claim No. 7): $7,889
v. American Express (Claim No. 8): $6,176
vi. Rutan & Tucker (Claim No. 9): $18,666
vii. Nokes & Quinn (Claim No. 12): $11,410
viii. Bank of the West (Claim No. 11): $1,317,724.
Class 4 Claims will be satisfied from a combination of: (i) monies
available to the Debtors held in the debtor-in-possession bank
accounts, ( ii) monies available in the Pritchett Family Trust bank
account, and (ii) the proceeds from the sale of the Boulder,
Colorado residence after all Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3 Claims
are satisfied. It is estimated and believed that the combination of
those sources are sufficient to satisfy all of the Class 1, 2, 3
and 4 Claims.
Following confirmation of the Plan, the Brocks will continue to
manage and operate that business. Because all allowed claims will
be paid in full on the Effective Date under the Plan, and because
that is true under both of the "scenarios" described in the Plan,
the Debtors believe it is not necessary to commit any of the
profits or resources of the Santa Ana business to the satisfaction
of the Plan.
A full-text copy of the Third Disclosure Statement is available
at:
http://bankrupt.com/misc/cob10-32881-556.pdf
About Lawrence A. Brock
Lawrence A. Brock and Diane Melree Brock sought Chapter 11
protection (Bankr. D. Col. Case No. 10-32881) on Sept. 8, 2010.
Judge Michael E. Romero is assigned to the case.
The Debtors estimated assets and liabilities in the range of
$1,000,001 to $10,000,000.
The Debtors tapped Joseph G. Rosania, Esq., as counsel.
LEARNING ENHANCEMENT: Hires Skutch Arlow as CRO
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Learning Enhancement Corporation and its debtor-affiliates seek
authorization from the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern
District of Illinois to employ The Skutch Arlow Group, LLC as chief
restructuring officer, nunc pro tunc to November 7, 2016.
The Debtors require Skutch Arlow to:
(a) review and analyze the Debtors' financial condition and
the circumstances leading up to the current financial
distress, current plan, and operating metrics as a basis,
in part, for evaluating the value of the sale, potential
for increasing bid amounts, and other issues related to
recovery for unsecured creditors;
(b) prepare a cash collateral budget;
(c) provide oversight and supervision of the Debtors' finances,
including cash flow, receipts, and disbursements;
(d) coordinate, implement, and manage the marketing and sale
process for the sale of the Debtors' assets pursuant to
section 363 of the Bankruptcy Code; and
(e) perform other services related to maximizing the value
of the Debtors' estates.
Skutch Arlow will be paid at these hourly rates:
Principals $425
Associates $295
Subject to the Court's approval, Skutch Arlow will charge a flat
fee of $20,000 for its advisory services.
Skutch Arlow will also be reimbursed for reasonable out-of-pocket
expenses incurred.
Prior to the commencement of these Chapter 11 Cases, Goldstein &
McClintock received a $17,500 retainer from BrainWare, in two
payments of $7,500 (on August 5, 2015) and $10,000 (on October 24,
2016), respectively. The balance of the retainer will be held to be
applied for post-petition fees and expenses as approved by the
Court.
Josh Arlow, partner of Skutch Arlow, 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 estate.
Skutch Arlow can be reached at:
Josh Arlow
Skutch Arlow Group, LLC
10 S LaSalle Street, Suite 3500
Chicago, IL 60603
Tel: (312) 945-8718
Fax: (847) 881-0789
E-mail: josh@skutcharlow.com
About Learning Enhancement
Learning Enhancement Corp. sought Chapter 11 protection (Bankr.
N.D. Ill. Case No. 16-35537) on Nov. 7, 2016. Judge Jack B.
Schmetterer is assigned to the case. The petition was signed by
Roger Stark, CEO.
The Debtor estimated assets and liabilities in the range of $1
million to $10 million.
The Debtor tapped Matthew E. McClintock, Esq. and Sean P Williams,
Esq. at Goldstein & McClintock LLLP as counsel.
LEARNING ENHANCEMENT: Taps Goldstein & McClintock as Counsel
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Learning Enhancement Corporation and its debtor-affiliates seek
authorization from the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern
District of Illinois to employ Goldstein & McClintock LLLP as
counsel, nunc pro tunc to November 7, 2016.
The Debtors require Goldstein & McClintock to:
(a) advise the Debtors with respect to their powers and duties
as debtors in possession in the continued management and
operation of their businesses;
(b) attend meetings and negotiating with representatives of
creditors and other parties in interest;
(c) take all necessary action to protect and preserve the
Debtors' estates, including prosecuting actions on the
Debtors' behalf, defending any action commenced against the
Debtors, and representing the Debtors' interests in
negotiations concerning all litigation in which the Debtors
are involved, including objections to claims filed against
their estates;
(d) prepare all motions, applications, answers, orders,
reports, and papers necessary to the administration of the
Debtors' estates and their Chapter 11 Cases;
(e) take any necessary action on behalf of the Debtors to
obtain approval of a disclosure statement and confirmation
of the Debtors' plan of reorganization;
(f) represent the Debtors in connection with obtaining use of
cash collateral and post-petition financing;
(g) advise the Debtors in connection with any potential sale of
assets;
(h) appear before the Court, any appellate courts, and the
United States Trustee and protecting the interests of the
Debtors' estates before those courts and the United States
Trustee; and
(i) perform all other necessary legal services to the Debtors
in connection with the Chapter 11 Cases, including, without
limitation, (i) the analysis of the Debtors' leases and
executory contracts and the assumption, rejection, or
assignment thereof, (ii) the analysis of the validity of
liens against the Debtors, and (iii) advice on corporate,
litigation, and other matters.
Goldstein & McClintock will be paid at these hourly rates:
Matthew E. McClintock, partner $435
Sean P. Williams, associate $285
Senior Partners $725
New Associates $195
Legal Assistants/Law Clerks $105-$225
Goldstein & McClintock will also be reimbursed for reasonable
out-of-pocket expenses incurred.
Prior to the commencement of these Chapter 11 Cases, Goldstein &
McClintock received a $17,500 retainer from BrainWare, in two
payments of $7,500 (on August 5, 2015) and $10,000 (on October 24,
2016), respectively. The balance of the retainer will be held to be
applied for post-petition fees and expenses as approved by the
Court.
Matthew E. McClintock, partner of Goldstein & McClintock, 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.
Goldstein & McClintock can be reached at:
Matthew E. McClintock, Esq.
Sean P. Williams, Esq.
GOLDSTEIN & MCCLINTOCK LLLP
208 South LaSalle Street, Suite 1750
Chicago, IL 60604
Tel: (312) 337-7700
Fax: (312) 277-2310
E-mail: mattm@goldmclaw.com
About Learning Enhancement
Learning Enhancement Corp. sought Chapter 11 protection (Bankr.
N.D. Ill. Case No. 16-35537) on Nov. 7, 2016. Judge Jack B.
Schmetterer is assigned to the case. The petition was signed by
Roger Stark, CEO.
The Debtor estimated assets and liabilities in the range of $1
million to $10 million.
The Debtor tapped Matthew E. McClintock, Esq. and Sean P Williams,
Esq. at Goldstein & McClintock LLLP as counsel.
LEGACY RESERVES: Appoints Dwight Scott as Director
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The Board of Directors of Legacy Reserves GP, LLC, the general
partner of Legacy Reserves LP, increased the size of the Board from
eight to nine members and appointed Dwight Scott to the Board for
an initial term that will expire at the 2017 annual meeting of the
Partnership's unitholders or upon his death, disability or
resignation, whichever is earliest.
The increase in the size of the Board and the appointment of Mr.
Scott were made pursuant to the Director Nomination Agreement,
dated Oct. 25, 2016, by and among the Company and GSO Capital
Partners LP. GSO and certain funds and accounts managed, advised
or sub-advised by GSO are the initial lenders under the
Partnership's Term Loan Credit Agreement, dated Oct. 25, 2016,
among the Partnership, as borrower, Cortland Capital Market
Services LLC, as administrative agent and second lien collateral
agent, and the lenders party thereto. The Director Nomination
Agreement requires that the size of the Board be increased from
eight members to nine members and the resulting vacancy be filled
with an individual designated by GSO, initially Mr. Scott, to serve
on the Board who will not receive compensation for his service as a
member of the Board. In the event of the resignation, death or
removal (for cause or otherwise) of Mr. Scott from the Board, GSO
will have the right for 90 days, or such longer period as agreed to
by the Board, to designate a successor Designated Director to the
Board to fill the resulting vacancy on the Board (and any
applicable committee thereof), subject to certain qualification and
governance requirements specified in the Director Nomination
Agreement. The Director Nomination Agreement will terminate upon
the earlier of either the maturity date of the Second Lien Term
Loan Credit Agreement or the date on which there are no loans
outstanding under the Second Lien Term Loan Credit Agreement and
all commitments under the Second Lien Term Loan Credit Agreement
are terminated.
Mr. Scott is a senior managing director of Blackstone Group L.P.
and head of GSO's energy practice. Mr. Scott sits on the
investment committees for GSO's energy funds, mezzanine funds and
rescue lending funds. Before joining GSO in 2005, Mr. Scott was an
executive vice president and chief financial officer of El Paso
Corporation. Prior to joining El Paso Corporation, Mr. Scott
served as a managing director in the energy investment banking
practice of Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette. Mr. Scott earned a
Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of North Carolina at
Chapel Hill and a Master of Business Administration degree from the
University of Texas at Austin.
There is no arrangement or understanding between Mr. Scott and any
other persons pursuant to which he was selected as a director.
Other than the relationships described herein, there are no
relationships between Mr. Scott and the Company, the Partnership or
any of the Partnership's subsidiaries that would require disclosure
pursuant to Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.
About Legacy Reserves
Headquartered in Midland, Texas, Legacy Reserves is focused on the
acquisition and development of oil and natural gas properties
primarily located in the Permian Basin, East Texas, Rocky Mountain
and Mid-Continent regions of the United States. The Company's
primary business objective has been to generate stable cash flows
to allow it to make cash distributions to its unitholders and to
support and increase quarterly cash distributions per unit over
time through a combination of acquisitions of new properties and
development of its existing oil and natural gas properties.
Legacy Reserves incurred a net loss attributable to unitholders of
$720.54 million in 2015, a net loss attributable to unitholders of
$295.33 million in 2014 and a net loss attributable to unitholders
of $35.27 million in 2013.
As of Sept. 30, 2016, Legacy Reserves had $1.39 billion in total
assets, $1.51 billion in total liabilities and a total partners'
deficit of $118.95 million.
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As of Sept. 30, 2016, S&P Global Ratings said that it lowered its
corporate credit rating on Legacy Reserves L.P. to 'CCC' from 'B-'.
The rating outlook is negative. The downgrade reflects S&P's
expectation that the borrowing base on Legacy's revolving credit
facility could be lowered substantially at its redetermination in
October.
Legacy Reserves carries a Caa3 corporate family rating from Moody's
Investors Service.
LEJ PROPERTIES: Court Confirms Joint Plan
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The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas has
granted Lenard Emitt Jowell, Jr., final approval of the disclosure
statement and confirmation of the Debtor and LEJ Properties, Inc.'s
second amended joint plan of reorganization.
As previously reported by The Troubled Company Reporter, LEJ
Properties, Inc., and Lenard Emitt Jowell, Jr.'s second amended
joint plan of reorganization dated Aug. 24, 2016, provides that
Class 6 Unsecured General Claims estimated at $645,000 are
impaired.
About LEJ Properties
Headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, LEJ Properties, Inc., filed
For Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection (Bankr. N.D. Tex. Case No.
14-40965) on March 3, 2014, estimating its assets at between $1
million and $10 million and liabilities at between $500,000 and $1
million. The petition was signed by Lenard Emitt Jowell, Jr.,
president.
The Debtor did not file a list of its largest unsecured creditors
when it filed the petition.
Judge Russell F. Nelms presides over the case.
J. Robert Forshey, Esq., and Matthew G. Maben, Esq., at Forshey &
Prostok, LLP, serves as the Debtor's bankruptcy counsel.
About Lenard Emitt Jowell
L. Jowell filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection (Bankr. N.D.
Tex. Case No. 13-45648) on Dec. 13, 2013.
LINN ENERGY: Seeks to Hire Deloitte Financial as Advisor
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Linn Energy, LLC seeks approval from the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for
the Southern District of Texas to hire Deloitte Financial Advisory
Services LLP.
The firm will provide fresh start accounting planning and
implementation services to Linn Energy and its affiliates in
connection with their Chapter 11 cases. The services include:
(a) Planning for the Debtors' determination of and
substantiation of the fresh start balance sheet under
Accounting Standards Codification 852;
(i) assist management in its development of an
implementation approach for fresh start accounting,
starting with any necessary training and support and
culminating in a strategy and work plan for the
project;
(ii) advise and provide recommendations to management in
connection with its determination of plan of
reorganization (POR) adjustments necessary to record
the impact of the POR to the books of entry of the
appropriate legal entities; and
(iii) assist management in its determination of asset and
liability fair values and other fresh-start
adjustments as necessary to comply with the
accounting and reporting requirements of ASC 852.
(b) Other related advice and assistance with accounting and
financial reporting;
(i) advise management as it prepares accounting
information and disclosures in support of public or
private financial filings such as 10-K or 10-Q's or
lender statements;
(ii) assist management with other valuation matters as it
deems necessary for financial reporting disclosures;
(iii) advise management as it evaluates existing internal
controls or develops new controls for fresh-start
accounting implementation; and
(iv) assist management with its responses to questions or
other requests from the Debtors' external auditors
regarding bankruptcy accounting and reporting
matters.
(c) Application support;
(i) assist management in its preparation and
implementation of the accounting treatments and
systems updates for its fresh start accounting
implementation as of the fresh start reporting date.
(d) Valuation services;
(i) assist the Debtors with their identification of
tangible and intangible assets as well as liabilities
to be re-valued at their fair value for fresh start
accounting purposes;
(ii) analyze fair value estimates or other valuations
performed by others, if any, and assist management in
identifying additional efforts related to these
estimates;
(iii) assist management with its estimates of the fair
value of specific assets, liabilities, reporting
units and legal entities, as specified by management;
(iv) advise the Debtors on allocating assets, liabilities
and goodwill to reporting units; and
(v) coordinate valuation information for auditor review,
advise management as it addresses company-specific
issues surrounding value allocation to specific
assets, legal entities, cost centers, operating
segments and reporting units.
(e) Other related services;
(i) provide advice and recommendations to management to
assist it in determining the tax impact of the POR
and fresh start to the financial statements;
(ii) assistance and valuation work per Accounting
Standards Codification 350 and 360 for financial
reporting requirements; and
(iii) assistance with post-emergence accounting, reporting,
valuation or process and systems implications of POR
and fresh start reporting.
The hourly rates charged by the firm for bankruptcy accounting and
emergence accounting services are:
Partner/Principal/Managing $675 – $795
Director
Senior Manager $550 - $650
Manager $450 - $525
Senior Associate $375 - $425
Associate $250 - $350
Meanwhile, the hourly rates charged by the firm for valuation
services that may be needed are:
Partner/Principal/Managing $488
Director
Senior Manager $425
Manager $393
Senior Associate $340
Associate $258
Anthony Sasso, managing director of Deloitte, disclosed in a court
filing that his firm is a "disinterested person" as defined in
section 101(14) of the Bankruptcy Code.
The firm can be reached through:
Anthony Sasso
Deloitte Financial Advisory Services LLP
100 Kimball Drive
Parsippany, NJ 07054
Phone: +1 973 602 6000
Fax: +1 973 602 5050
About Linn Energy
Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Linn Energy, LLC, and its
affiliates are independent oil and natural gas companies. Each of
Linn Energy, LLC, and 14 of its subsidiaries filed a voluntary
petition under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code (Bankr. S.D. Tex.
Lead Case No. 16-60040) on May 11, 2016. The petitions were signed
by Arden L. Walker, Jr., chief operating officer of LINN Energy.
The Debtors have hired Paul M. Basta, Esq., Stephen E. Hessler,
Esq., Brian S. Lennon, Esq., James H.M. Sprayregen, Esq., and
Joseph M. Graham, Esq., at Kirkland & Ellis LLP and Kirkland &
Ellis International LLP as general bankruptcy counsel, Jackson
Walker L.L.P. as co-counsel, Lazard Freres & Co. LLC as financial
advisor, AlixPartners as restructuring advisor and Prime Clerk LLC
as claims, notice and balloting agent.
Judge David R. Jones presides over the cases.
The Office of the U.S. Trustee has appointed five creditors of Linn
Energy LLC to serve on the official committee of unsecured
creditors. The Committee tapped Mark I. Bane, Esq., and Keith H.
Wofford, Esq., at Ropes & Gray LLP; and Moelis & Company LLC as
investment banker. It also retained as Texas Oil & Gas Counsel,
John P. Melko, Esq., David S. Elder, Esq., and Michael K. Riordan,
Esq., at Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP.
LJD LIMITED: Case to Be Converted to Ch. 7 If Bank Not Paid
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LJD Limited Partnership filed an amended Chapter 11 combined plan
and disclosure statement on November 11, 2016, a full-text copy of
which is available at:
http://bankrupt.com/misc/mieb16-31379-62.pdf
The Debtor has four creditors. The Debtor proposes to pay the
taxing authorities in Montana and in Genoa Township, in Livingston,
Michigan, and the homeowners association, in full, including any
penalties and interest, on or before January 1, 2017. The payment
would be accomplished through a cash contribution to the Debtor
from the trustee of the Debtor's general partner.
The claim of Stockman Bank of Montana will not be discharged and
will be allowed as a secured claim in the amount of $1,010,651.16
as of June 9, 2016. From and after the Petition Date, Stockman's
claim continues to accrue interest at the contract rate of 5%, plus
attorneys' fees and expenses, all of which will constitute part of
Stockman's allowed secured claim. Stockman's claim is secured by a
first deed of trust encumbering certain real property commonly
known as 139 Wintergreen Lane, in Bozeman, Montana, and 3462 Bear
Canyon Road, in Bozeman, Montana.
In the event that the allowed claim of Stockman is not paid in full
in cash by January 31, 2017, then by no later than January 31,
2017, the Debtor will list the Wintergreen Property for sale.
Stockman's allowed claim will be paid in full out of the sale
proceeds. In the event that the allowed claim of Stockman is not
paid in full in cash by April 15, 2017, then Stockman may file a
notice with the Bankruptcy Court indicating that its claim has not
been paid in full by the deadline. Upon filing of the Non-Payment
Notice, the Court will enter an order converting the case to
Chapter 7.
The estimated liquidation amount for all of the Debtor's real
estate if sold for market value if $2,890,000. The liquidation
value of cash on hand is $9,379.
About LJD Limited
LJD Limited Partnership, in the business of owning and managing
real estate, filed a Chapter 11 petition in Flint, Michigan (Bankr.
E.D. Mich. Case No. 16-31379) on June 9, 2016. The petition was
signed by Lorne J. Darnell, general partner of LJD Limited.
The Hon. Daniel S. Opperman is the case judge.
The Debtor estimated liabilities of $1 million to $10 million.
The Debtor tapped Brandon John Wilson, Esq., at Howard & Howard
Attorneys PLLC, in Royal Oak, Michigan, as counsel.
LODGE PARTNERS: Wants to Use Palatine Tucson Cash Through Dec. 31
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Lodge Partners, L.L.C. seeks authority from the U.S. Bankruptcy
Court for the District of Arizona to use cash collateral so that
the Debtor may continue to operate and reorganize.
The Debtor expects to receive approximately $185,000 in insurance
proceeds resulting from an insurance claim for defective painting,
stucco, and roof repair. The Debtor also expects that Palatine
Tucson, LLC will assert a collateral interest in these cash
proceeds.
The Debtor intends to use the cash collateral to remedy the
construction defects that led to the insurance claim and prevent
further deterioration to the Debtor's improved real property and
the secured creditor's collateral.
The Debtor operates the Lodge on the Desert, which is a 103-room
boutique and hotel with related restaurant and banquet facility.
The Lodge is managed under a contract with Coastal Hotels which
employs 74 Tucsonans that cater to business, event, and leisure
travelers alike. The Debtor generates cash through its hotel,
meeting and event services, and food and beverage operations.
The Debtor's proposed operational budget runs through December 31,
2016, which provides for payroll and benefits totaling $279,504;
other departmental costs in an aggregate total of $381,357; and
total non-operating expense of $57,038.
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. has made a $1,500,000 term loan to the
Debtor, and provided a $10,175,000 construction loan. In addition
to the Construction Loan, the Debtor also entered into a $335,849
loan with Wells Fargo in connection with a swap agreement that
fixed the interest rate on the Construction Loan as well as an
additional $140,275. Each of the three Loans is secured by a broad
variety of hotel related personal property -- including written
materials and writing supplies furnished or made available to the
guests of the hotel, all third party payments, contract rights and
rights to payments arising out of the operation of the hotel or any
other facility located on the Real Property.
Wells Fargo sold and then then transferred its beneficial interest
in debt instruments and security devices to Palatine Tucson, LLC.
The Debtor relates that it has been in negotiations with Palatine
Tucson to restructure the indebtedness secured by the real estate
and improvements, but those negotiations have failed. Palatine
Tucson, on October 19, 2016, commenced receivership proceedings
against the Debtor in Pima County Superior Court, where the Court
granted a receiver and Palatine Tucson has scheduled a foreclosure
of the Debtor's real property.
The Debtor tells the Court that it has changed management of its
corporate entity. The Debtor further tells the Court that its new
management and its equity funding source have conditioned their
future investment upon restructuring all outstanding obligations
through a chapter 11 plan. The new manager has arranged for certain
post-petition financing and new value to propose and fund a new
Plan of Reorganization. Among other things the Debtor will be
asking the court to value Palatine's collateral in order to
facilitate the restructuring.
The Debtor proposes to provide adequate protection, to the extent
that the Debtor utilizes funds that are cash collateral, by
granting Palatine Tucson with replacement liens on similar
collateral generated post petition from operating the hotel that
are not associated with the labors of the Debtor's employees and
the Lodge's post-petition accounts.
A full-text copy of the Debtor's motion dated November 26, 2016 is
available at https://is.gd/FP3d9n
Palatine Tucson LLC is represented by:
Tamalyn E. Lewis, Esq.
Damien R. Meyer, Esq.
Meaghan K. Kramer, Esq.
ENGELMAN BERGER, P.C.
3636 N. Central Ave., Suite 700
Phoenix, AZ 85012
Email: tel@eblawyers.com
drm@eblawyers.com
mxk@eblawyers.com
About Lodge Partners, L.L.C.
Lodge Partners, LLC d/b/a Lodge on The Desert filed a Chapter 11
petition (Bankr. D. Ariz. Case No. 16-13418), on November 23, 2016.
The Petition was signed by John E. Rutherford, II, manager. The
case is assigned to Judge Brenda Moody Whinery. The Debtor is
represented by Michael W. McGrath, Esq. and Isaac D. Rothschild,
Esq. of Mesch Clark & Rothschild, PC. At the time of filing, the
Debtor had estimated $10 million to $50 million in both assets and
liabilities.
The Debtor previously filed a Chapter 11 bankruptcy on May 12,
2013, (Bankr. D. Ariz. Case No. 13-07952). The Court entered an
Order Confirming the Debtor's 2013 Reorganization Plan on June 11,
2014, over the objection of secured lender, Wells Fargo. The Court
entered an Order Entering Final Decree and Closing Case on November
29, 2015.
LUCKY # 5409: Seeks to Hire Tax Consulting as Accountant
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Lucky # 5409 Inc. seeks approval from the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for
the Northern District of Illinois to hire an accountant.
The Debtor proposes to hire Tax Consulting Inc. to prepare tax
returns, respond to any requests for financial documents received
from banks, ensuring the accuracy of its financial statements, and
provide other accounting services related to its Chapter 11 case.
The Debtor proposes to pay the firm up to $5,000 for its services.
Ajai Agnihotri, president of Tax Consulting, disclosed in a court
filing that the firm and its employees are "disinterested" as
defined in section 101(14) of the Bankruptcy Code.
The firm can be reached through:
Ajai Agnihotri
Tax Consulting Inc.
2723 W. Devon Avenue
Chicago, IL 60659
About Lucky # 5409, Inc.
Lucky # 5409, Inc. and Azhar Chaudhry sought protection under
Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code (Bankr. N.D. Ill. Case No.
16-16264 and 16-16273) on May 13, 2016. The cases are jointly
administered under Case No. 16-16264. The petitions were signed by
Azhar M. Chaudhry, president.
The Debtors are represented by Kevin H. Morse, Esq., at Arnstein &
Lehr LLP. The Debtors estimated assets at $500,001 to $1 million
and liabilities at $100,001 to $500,000 at the time of the filing.
MCELRATH LEGAL: Needs Until March 20 to File Reorganization Plan
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McElrath Legal Holdings, LLC, requests the U.S. Bankruptcy Court
for the Western District of Pennsylvania for an extension of the
exclusivity period to file a plan to March 20, 2017.
The Debtor contends that an extension of the exclusivity period
will provide the Debtor with the appropriate and necessary time to
prepare accurate financial projections, a six month operating
history needed for a disclosure statement, and a plan which will be
feasible.
Paul W. McElarth, Jr., the president of the Debtor, believes that a
six month period which includes both a low and normal number of
chapter 7 and chapter 13 filings by his firm will be an accurate
basis from which to project annual revenue and expenses and that
the months of August, September, October, November, and December,
2016, and January, 2017, will be a representative sampling.
The Debtor relates that the net income trend shown by its filed
monthly operating reports for July (partial month), August,
September, and October, 2016 is promising. However, the Debtor
further relates that the revenue and expenses of months of August,
September, and October need to be averaged with the months of
November and December, 2016, and January, 2017, to create a
reliable six month statistical sampling to provide adequate
information for a disclosure statement and evidentiary support that
the Debtor's plan is feasible.
The Debtor tells that the November and December, 2016, and January,
2017, monthly operating reports will be filed timely. The Debtor
further tells that its counsel will need about 30 days after the
filing of January 2017 report to prepare accurate income and
expense projections, a disclosure statement, and a plan, so that
the January, 2017 report will be due February 20, 2017.
About McElrath Legal Holding
Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, McElrath Legal Holding,
LLC, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection (Bankr. W.D. Pa.
Case No. 16-22568) on July 11, 2016, estimating its assets at up to
$50,000 and its liabilities at between $1 million and $10 million.
The petition was signed by Paul McElrath, president. Judge Carlota
M. Bohm presides over the case.
Gary William Short, Esq., who has an office in Pittsburgh,
Pennsylvania, serves as the Debtor's bankruptcy counsel. The
Debtor hires Elder Law Management, as an accountant.
The U.S. Trustee informs the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western
District of Pennsylvania that a committee of unsecured creditors
has not been appointed in the Chapter 11 case of McElrath Legal
Holding, LLC, due to insufficient response to the U.S. Trustee
communication/contact for service on the committee.
METABOLIX INC: Posts $4.02 Million Net Income for Third Quarter
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Metabolix, Inc., filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission
its quarterly report on Form 10-Q disclosing net income of $4.02
million on $473,000 of total revenue for the three months ended
Sept. 30, 2016, compared to a net loss of $5.84 million on $327,000
of total revenue for the same period in 2015.
For the nine months ended Sept. 30, 2016, the Company reported a
net loss of $5.67 million on $818,000 of total revenue compared to
a net loss of $17.76 million on $1.24 million of total revenue for
the nine months ended Sept. 30, 2015.
As of Sept. 30, 2016, Metabolix had $13.52 million in total assets,
$4.94 million in total liabilities and $8.57 million in total
stockholders' equity.
A full-text copy of the Form 10-Q is available for free at:
https://is.gd/deir0Y
About Metabolix
Metabolix, Inc. is implementing a strategic plan under which the
Company has wound down its legacy PHA biopolymer business and
Yield10 Bioscience will become its core business, with a focus on
developing disruptive technologies for step-change improvements in
crop yield. Yield10 is leveraging Metabolix's extensive track
record of innovation based around optimizing the flow of carbon
intermediates in living systems. Yield10 is working on new
approaches to improve fundamental elements of plant metabolism
through enhanced photosynthetic efficiency and directed carbon
utilization. Yield10 is advancing several yield traits in
development in crops such as camelina, canola, soybean and corn.
The Company is based in Woburn, Mass.
Metabolix reported a net loss of $23.68 million in 2015, a net loss
of $29.53 million in 2014 and a net loss of $30.50 million in
2013.
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, in Boston, Massachusetts, issued a
"going concern" qualification on the consolidated financial
statements for the year ended Dec. 31, 2015, citing that the
Company has suffered recurring losses from operations and has
insufficient capital resources, which raises substantial doubt
about its ability to continue as a going concern.
MICHAEL DOMBROWSKI: Unsecureds to Get $500 a Month Until Fully Paid
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Michael G. Dombrowski filed with U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the
Northern District of Alabama a disclosure statement accompanying
its plan of reorganization dated Oct. 20, 2016.
The Plan designates 20 classes of Claims and Interests:
a. Classes 1-14: "Single-property note" mortgages are treated as
Secured Claims. These Classes consist of all real property that is
subject to a "single-property" mortgage and that either the Debtor
already owns or the Plan proposes that the Debtor will transfer
ownership from the Debtor's various LLCs to the Debtor upon
confirmation. Classes 1-14 are impaired under the Plan and may vote
on the Plan. For each secured claim, the Plan proposes monthly
payments of the allowed claim based on a 30-year amortization,
except in those cases where the creditor has agreed to accept a
forty year amortization.
b. Classes 15-20: "Multiple-properties note" mortgages treated
as Secured Claims. These classes consist of all real property that
is subject to a "multiple-properties" mortgage and that either the
Debtor already owns or the Plan proposes that the Debtor will
transfer ownership from the Debtor's various LLCs to the Debtor
upon confirmation. Classes 15-20 are impaired under the Plan and
may vote on the Plan. For each secured claim, the Plan proposes
monthly payments of the allowed claim based on a 30-year
amortization, with a balloon payment of the entire remaining debt
in 10 years (on the 120th regular monthly payment). This balloon
period is chosen to facilitate Debtor repairing his credit prior to
refinancing efforts.
c. Class 21: Home Owner Association Liens Treated as Secured
Claims. All claims in Class 21 are impaired and, accordingly, the
holders of Allowed Claims in this Class are entitled to vote on the
Plan. Beginning 60 days after the Court approves the Plan, the
Debtor will make a payment of $500 per month to the creditors in
this Class (divided among the claimants in this Class) until 100%
of each allowed claim in this Class, including interest, is paid in
full. In the case that the HOA is entitled to interest, the
balance of each claim in this Class as of confirmation of this Plan
will be calculated using a proposed interest rate which is the
lesser of the statutory rate or 4.50% per annum for the period from
the petition Filing Date to the date of confirmation. The interest
rate will accrue on the claims from the date of confirmation until
they are paid by the Debtor.
d. Class 22: General Unsecured Claims. Class 22 claims listed in
the Debtor's filed schedules include credit card debts to Regions
Bank (Claim No 7-1), American Express (Claim Nos. 6-1 and 14-1) and
USAA Federal Savings Bank (Claim No 19-1). Class 22 is impaired
under the Plan and may vote on the Plan. Beginning 60 days after
the Court approves the Plan, the Debtor will make a payment of $500
per month to the creditors in this Class (divided among the
claimants in this Class) until 100% of each allowed claim in this
Class, including interest, is paid in full. The claims in this
Class will not accrue any interest for the period from the petition
Filing Date to the date of confirmation, but interest at the rate
of 4.5% per annum will accrue on such claims until they are paid by
the Debtor.
The Debtor worked for thirty years in the Defense Industry and
actively invested in real estate for the last 25 years. During
this time, the Debtor has owned several businesses and, most
recently, was the President of Military Defense Technology, LLC, a
company 99% owned by Mr. Dombrowski and 1% owned by his wife,
Charlotte Dombrowski. MDT acted as a subcontractor to larger
corporations until it closed its doors in 2012 when its Prime
Contractor lost a critical federal contract re-bid. After MDT
closed in 2012, the Debtor focused on managing his real estate
assets.
The Debtor's normal cash flow will be the sole source of funds for
the payments to creditors, except for those claims to be addressed
by liquidation of collateral.
A full-text copy of the Disclosure Statement is available at:
http://bankrupt.com/misc/alnb16-81412-11-219.pdf
Michael G. Dombrowski sought Chapter 11 protection (Bankr. N.D.
Ala. Case No. 16-81412) on May 11, 2016. The Debtor tapped Tazewell
Shepard, Esq., at Tazewell Shepard, P.C., as counsel.
MID CITY TOWER: Approved to Incur $1.1M Debt from Riverdale
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Judge Douglas D. Dodd of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Middle
District of Louisiana authorized Mid City Tower, LLC to incur debt
from Riverdale Funding, LLC in an amount not to exceed $1,125,000
to satisfy its existing mortgage debt to MidSouth Bank, and to pay
remaining allowed claims of the bankruptcy estate, with the loan
secured by the Debtor's immovable property located at 5700 Florida
Boulevard, Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
An expedited hearing on the Motion was held Nov. 23, 2016.
The debt from Riverdale Funding includes all reasonable and
customary costs, to bear interest at the rate not to exceed 12%,
payable in interest only payments monthly for 12 months, maturing 1
year from the date of the loan.
The Debtor is authorized to settle claims against the estate
through the transfer or redemption of equity interests between the
Debtor's members and management, specifically Dr. Bobby Joseph, Dr.
Erat S. Joseph, and Dr. George A. Mapilly, however in no event will
the Debtor pay any sums to any current of former member of the
Debtor for its membership interest in the Debtor.
About Mid City Tower
Mid City Tower, LLC, based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, is an entity
formed in 2013 by Mathew S. Thomas with the assistance of his
family. The entity has always been operated from its business
location at 5700 Florida Boulevard, Rouge Rouge, Louisiana.
The Debtor filed a Chapter 11 petition (Bankr. M.D. La. Case No.
16-10877) on July 26, 2016. The Hon. Douglas D. Dodd presides
over
the case. The petition was signed by Mr. Thomas, manager.
In its petition, the Debtor estimated $1 million to $10 million in
assets and $1 million to $10 million in liabilities.
Brandon A. Brown, Esq., and Ryan James Richmond, Esq., at Stewart
Robbins & Brown, LLC, serve as bankruptcy counsel.
MOHAVE AGRARIAN: Encore Buying 160-Acre Mohave Parcel for $792K
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Mohave Agrarian Group, LLC, asks the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the
District of Nevada to authorize the private sale of approximately
160 acres of Parcel Number 313-02-021 ("Parcel"), and all
easements, rights of way and other rights or interest appurtenant
thereto, including any personal property located thereon, and
specifically excepting therefrom any and all water and well rights
appurtenant thereto ("Sale Property"), to Encore Investments, LLC,
for $4,950 per gross acre, or $792,000 in aggregate.
A hearing on the Motion is set for Jan. 23, 2017 at 9:30 a.m.
The Debtor is the owner of these 12 parcels of property
("Properties") totaling approximately 9,000 gross acres of land:
a. APN # 341-15-008: 641 acres - Red Lake;
b. APN # 354-29-011: 6 acres - Peacock Highlands;
c. APN # 313-01-035: 2,384 acres - Peacock Highlands;
d. APN # 313-01-005: 40 acres - Peacock Highlands;
e. APN # 313-02-023: 634 acres - Peacock Highlands;
f. APN # 313-02-022: 3,815 acres - Peacock Highlands;
g. APN # 313-02-021: 316 acres - Peacock Highlands;
h. APN # 313-02-008: 40 acres - Peacock Highlands;
i. APN # 313-02-024: 318 acres - Peacock Highlands;
j APN # 313-17-004: 49 acres - Peacock Highlands;
k. APN # 310-20-025: 17 acres - Peacock Highlands; and
l. APN # 215-01-072: 630 acres - Golden Valley.
The Properties are segregated into 3 different groups: (i) Peacock
Highlands Farms (approximately 7,618 acres); (ii) Red Lake Farms
(approximately 640 acres); and Golden Valley Farms (approximately
630 acres).
The Properties secure a lien held by Contrial, the Debtor's only
secured lender. Aside from the Contrial's lien, the Debtor is
unaware of any liens or interest asserted against the Sale Property
other than $7,128 in property taxes assessed with respect to the
Parcel. Th
e Debtor will pay the property taxes from the $100,000 in cash the
Debtor will receive on the closing of Escrow.
The Debtor has proposed its plan of reorganization on Sept. 2,
2016, which will be funded by the sales of the Properties,
accepting fire sale prices in the first year (2017) and gradually
raising the prices in the following year (2018-2020).
The Debtor retained John Gall as its real estate agent pursuant to
the Court Order, Docket No. 89.
Gall has been actively marketing the Properties for a number of
months now. He believes that the Purchase Agreement is the highest
and best offer for the Sale Property, maximizing the return to the
Debtor's estate. Accordingly, and in the light of the fact that
the purchase price is $950 per acre (nearly 24%) above the highest
appraised value, no auction of the Sale Property is contemplated.
On Oct. 11, 2016, the Debtor entered into the Purchase and Sale
Agreement with the Purchaser, providing for the Debtor's sale of
the Sale Property.
On Oct. 20, 2016, the Debtor and the Purchaser entered into the
Addendum to Purchase and Sale Agreement, correcting certain
typographical errors in the Agreement.
The Purchase Agreement provides for the Purchaser to purchase the
Sale Property at a price of $4,950 per gross acre, or $792,000 in
aggregate. The Debtor and the Purchaser have opened escrow with
Chicago Title in Arizona. The Purchaser has made a $25,000
"Initial Deposit" with the Escrow Agent, which is non-refundable
under circumstances. The Initial Deposit will be applied to the
purchase price at closing.
At closing, the Purchaser will make a $75,000 cash deposit with the
Escrow Agent, to be applied to the purchase price, together with a
$692,000 promisory note for the balance of the purchase price,
secured by a first position deed of trust in favor of the Debtor.
The Note will bear interest at 5.5% per annum, have a maturity date
of three years from the execution, provide for quarterly payments
of principal and interest based on a 25-year amortization schedule,
and provide for the balance to be due at the end of the term.
The sole condition precedent to the Purchaser's obligation to
consummate the purchase of the Sale Property is the entry of a
final order of the Court approving the Purchase Agreement and
subdividing the approximately 320-acre Parcel into two 158-acre
parcels, one of which will the the Sale Property and the other of
which will be the "Adjacent Parcel."
The Debtor submits that the Court's order subdividing the Parcel in
order to effectuate the transfer of the Sale Property under the
terms of the Purchase Agreement is necessary and appropriate under
the circumstances.
The Purchase Agreement also provides that:
a. The Purchaser will make a non-refundable payment of $1,000
to the Debtor for the option to purchase the Adjacent Parcel at
$5,450 per gross acre ("Option"). The Option will expire 1 year
after execution of the Purchase Agreement.
b. The Purchaser will be entitled to access a limited amount of
water from the Debtor's well for 5 years at the rate of $40,000 per
year,
c. The Debtor reserves a 35-foot easement along the Sale
Property for the purpose of accessing the Debtor's Parcel Number
313-02-022.
The Debtor submits that the purchase price offered is the best
evidence of the fair market value of the Sale Property, resulting
in a Release Payment of $792,000. If, however, the Court decides
to rely on appraisals instead to reach its determination of the
"appraised value," the Court should choose the value given in the
Rebuttal Appraisal (of $4,000 per acre) as the closest to the
purchase price, resulting in a Release Payment of $640,000.
Accordingly, the Debtor asks the Court to determine the appraised
value of the Sale Property for the purposes of calculating the
Release Payment.
The Debtor asks that the Court approve the sale of the Sale
Property to the Purchaser under the terms of the Purchase
Agreement, free and clear of all claims, liens, interests and
encumbrances upon the Debtor's payment to Contrail of the Release
Payment, but subject to an easement in favor of the Debtor.
About Mohave Agrarian
Headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada, Mohave Agrarian Group, LLC, is
a privately-held company founded in January 2014.
The Company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection (Bankr. D.
Nev. Case No. 16-10025) on Jan. 5, 2016, estimating its assets
between $10 million and $50 million and its liabilities between
$1 million and $10 million. The petition was signed by James M.
Rhodes as president of Truckee Springs Holdings, Inc., manager of
Mohave Agrarian. Judge Mike K. Nakagawa has been assigned the
case.
Brett A. Axelrod, Esq., at Fox Rothschild LLP, serves as the
Debtor's bankruptcy counsel.
MURDOCK EMPIRE: Ascentium Capital Does Not Consent to Cash Use
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Ascentium Capital, LLC informs the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the
District of Arizona that it does not consent to Murdock Empire
Group, Inc.'s use of the Cash Collateral.
Ascentium claims properly perfected, first priority security
interest in certain properties, assets and rights of the Debtor,
and all proceeds and products thereof, to secure payment of
$100,000 in relation to an Equipment Finance Agreement.
Ascentium contends that its cash collateral may not be used by the
Debtor unless the Court enters an Order authorizing said use. It
further contends that the Debtor has the duty to segregate and
account for any cash collateral.
Ascentium Capital, LLC is represented by:
John G. Sinodis, Esq.
Matthew H. Sloan, Esq.
JENNINGS, HAUG & CUNNINGHAM, L.L.P.
2800 North Central Avenue, Suite 1800
Phoenix, AZ 85004-1049
Telephone: 602-234-7800
Facsimile: 602-277-5595
Email: jgs@jhc-law.com
mhs@jhc-law.com
About Murdock Empire
Murdock Empire Group, Inc., operates 3 Subway sandwich restaurants
in Phoenix and Scottsdale, Arizona.
Murdock Empire Group, Inc., filed a Chapter 11 petition (Bankr. D.
Ariz. Case No. 16-11113), on Sept. 28, 2016. The petition was
signed by John B. Murdock, president. The Debtor is represented by
Brian Blum, Esq., at the Turnaround Team PLLC. At the time of
filing, the Debtor estimated assets at $50,000 to $100,000 and
liabilities at $500,000 to $1 million.
The Office of the U.S. Trustee on Nov. 15 disclosed in a court
filing that no official committee of unsecured creditors has been
appointed in the Chapter 11 case of Murdock Empire Group, Inc.
MUSCLEPHARM CORP: INI Buyer Reports 8.5% Stake as of Nov. 7
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In a Schedule 13G filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission, INI Buyer, Inc., INI Parent, Inc., Medley LLC, Medley
Management Inc., and Medley Group LLC disclosed that as of Nov. 7,
2016, they beneficially own 1,289,378 shares of common stock of
MusclePharm Corporation, which represents 8.5% of the shares
outstanding.
On Nov. 7, 2016, the Company issued to INI Buyer, Inc. a warrant to
purchase 1,289,378 shares of Common Stock at an exercise price of
$1.83 per share, subject to adjustment under certain circumstances.
The Warrant is immediately exercisable, and has a term of four
years.
A full-text copy of the regulatory filing is available at:
https://is.gd/dKCmEI
About MusclePharm
Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, MusclePharm Corporation
(OTC BB: MSLP) -- http://www.muslepharm.com/-- is a healthy life-
style company that develops and manufactures a full line of
National Science Foundation approved nutritional supplements that
are 100 percent free of banned substances. MusclePharm is sold in
over 120 countries and available in over 5,000 U.S. retail outlets,
including GNC and Vitamin Shoppe. MusclePharm products are also
sold in over 100 online stores, including bodybuilding.com,
Amazon.com and Vitacost.com.
MusclePharm Corporation reported a net loss of $13.8 million in
2014, a net loss of $17.7 million in 2013 and a net loss of $19
million in 2012.
As of Sept. 30, 2016, MusclePharm had $38.33 million in total
assets, $54.77 million in total liabilities and a total
stockholders' deficit of $16.44 million.
NATIONAL OILWELL: Egan-Jones Cuts Sr. Unsec. Ratings to BB+
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Egan-Jones Ratings Company, on Oct. 31, 2016, downgraded the senior
unsecured ratings on debt issued by National Oilwell Varco Inc. to
BB+ from BBB-.
National Oilwell Varco Inc. is primarily engaged in the design,
manufacture and sale of comprehensive systems, components and
products used in oil and gas drilling and production, as well as in
distributing products and providing supply chain integration
services to the upstream oil and gas industry.
NEOVASC INC: Announces Dismissal of Class Action Lawsuit
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Neovasc Inc. announced that the United States District Court for
the District of Massachusetts granted the Company's motion to
dismiss with prejudice in the case of Grobler v. Neovasc Inc, et
al., Civil Action No. 16-11038-RGS, a putative securities class
action that was filed on June 6, 2016, against the Company and
certain of the Company's officers.
The Court ruled in favor of the Company and its officers on all
claims and ordered the entire case closed. The Company is not
aware as to whether, and presently cannot foresee whether, the
plaintiff will appeal the dismissal of his claims or will file any
post-dismissal motions.
About Neovasc Inc.
Neovasc Inc. (CVE:NVC) -- http://www.neovasc.com/-- is a Canadian
specialty medical device company that develops, manufactures and
markets products for the rapidly growing cardiovascular
marketplace. Its products in development include the Tiara, for
the transcatheter treatment of mitral valve disease and the Neovasc
Reducer for the treatment of refractory angina. The Company also
sells a line of advanced biological tissue products that are used
as key components in third-party medical products including
transcatheter heart valves.
Neovasc reported a net loss of US$26.73 million for the year ended
Dec. 31, 2015, compared to a net loss of US$17.17 million for the
year ended Dec. 31, 2014.
As of Sept. 30, 2016, Neovasc had US$33.83 million in total assets,
US$93.45 million in total liabilities and a total deficit of
US$59.61 million.
NEW BEGINNINGS: Hearing on Disclosure Statement Set for Dec. 6
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The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee is
set to hold a hearing on December 6, at 1:00 p.m., to consider
approval of the disclosure statement explaining the Chapter 11
plans of New Beginnings Care, LLC's affiliates, Eastman Healthcare
& Rehab LLC, Edwards Redeemer Healthcare & Rehab LLC, Pinewood
Healthcare & Rehab LLC, and Woodlands Healthcare & Rehab LLC.
The hearing will take place at the U.S. Bankruptcy Courthouse,
Chattanooga, Tennessee.
The Debtors on November 3 filed their latest disclosure statement,
which proposes to pay general unsecured creditors 100% of their
allowed claims. Creditors will receive quarterly payments over 60
months from the effective date of the plans.
A copy of the second amended disclosure statement is available for
free at https://is.gd/z4nM2L
About New Beginnings
New Beginnings Care, LLC, and several affiliated entities provide
nursing homes services to the residents of Georgia and Oklahoma
through four traditional nursing care facilities.
The Debtors filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection (Bankr. E.D.
Tenn. Case Nos. 16-10272 to 16-10273; 16-10275 to 16-10280; and
16-10282 to 16-10287) on Jan. 22, 2016. The Hon. Nicholas W.
Whittenburg presides over the cases. David J. Fulton, Esq., at
Scarborough & Fulton, serves as counsel to the Debtors.
New Beginnings estimated under $50,000 in assets and $1 million to
$10 million in liabilities. The petition was signed by Debbie
Jones, member.
A consolidated list of the Debtors' 30 largest unsecured creditors
is available for free at http://bankrupt.com/misc/tneb16-10272.pdf
NOVATION COMPANIES: Hires Deloitte as Tax Service Provider
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Novation Companies, Inc., et al., seek authority from the U.S.
Bankruptcy Court for the District of Maryland to employ Deloitte
Tax LLP as tax service provider to the Debtors, nunc pro tunc to
September 1, 2016.
Novation Companies requires Deloitte to:
Tax Provision Engagement Letter
-- assist the Debtors with their calculation of their income
tax provision, current and deferred income tax asset and
liability accounts, analysis of uncertain tax positions
and the preparation of required disclosures under the
provisions of Accounting Standards Codification 740, Income
Taxes.
Tax Consulting Engagement Letter
(a) advise the Debtors as they consult with their counsel and
financial advisors on the cash tax effects of
restructuring and bankruptcy and the post-restructuring
tax profile, including plan of reorganization tax costs;
(b) advise the Debtors regarding the restructuring and
bankruptcy emergence process from a tax perspective,
including the tax work plan;
(c) advise the Debtors on the cancellation of debt income for
tax purposes under Internal Revenue Code ("IRC") section
108;
(d) advise the Debtors on post-restructuring or post-
bankruptcy tax attributes (tax basis in assets, tax basis
in subsidiary stock and net operating loss carryovers)
available under the applicable tax regulations and the
reduction of such attributes based on the Debtors'
operating projections; including a technical analysis of
the effects of Treasury Regulation Section 1.1502-28 and
the interplay with IRC sections 108 and 1017;
(e) advise the Debtors on potential effect of the alternative
minimum tax in various post-restructuring or post-
bankruptcy scenarios;
(f) advise the Debtors on the effects of tax rules under IRC
sections 382(l)(5) and (l)(6) pertaining to the post-
bankruptcy net operating loss carryovers and limitations
on their utilization and the Debtors' ability to qualify
for IRC section 382(l)(5);
(g) advise the Debtors on net built-in gain or net built-in
loss position at the time of "ownership change" (as
defined under IRC section 382), including limitations on
use of tax losses generated from post-restructuring or
post-bankruptcy asset or stock sales;
(h) advise the Debtors as to the treatment of post-petition
interest for state and federal income tax purposes;
(i) advise the Debtors as to the state and federal income tax
treatment of pre-petition and post-petition reorganization
costs, including restructuring-related professional fees
and other costs, the categorization and analysis of such
costs, and the technical positions related thereto;
(j) advise the Debtors in their evaluation and modeling of the
tax effects of liquidating, disposing of assets, merging
or converting entities as part of the restructuring,
including the effects on federal and state tax attributes,
state incentives, apportionment and other tax planning;
(k) advise the Debtors on state income tax treatment and
planning for restructuring or bankruptcy provisions in
various jurisdictions including cancellation of
indebtedness calculation, adjustments to tax attributes
and limitations on tax attribute utilization;
(l) advise the Debtors on responding to tax notices and audits
from various taxing authorities;
(m) assist the Debtors with identifying potential tax refunds
and advise the Debtors on procedures for tax refunds from
tax authorities;
(n) advise the Debtors on income tax return reporting of
restructuring and/or bankruptcy issues and related
matters;
(o) advise the Debtors in their review and analysis of the tax
treatment of items adjusted for financial reporting
purposes as a result of "fresh start" accounting as
required for the emergence date of the U.S. financial
statements in an effort to identify the appropriate tax
treatment of adjustments to equity (including issuance of
new equity, options, and/or warrants); and other tax basis
adjustments to assets and liabilities recorded;
(p) assist in documenting, as appropriate, the tax analysis,
development of the Debtors' opinions, recommendation,
observations, and correspondence for any proposed
restructuring alternative tax issue or other tax matter
described above;
(q) advise the Debtors regarding other state or federal income
tax questions that may arise in the course of this
engagement, as requested by the Debtors, and as may be
agreed to by Deloitte Tax; and
(r) advise the Debtors with their efforts to calculate tax
basis in the stock in each of the Debtors' subsidiaries or
other entity interests.
Deloitte will be paid at these hourly rates:
Partner, Principal or
Managing Director, Specialist $590
Partner, Principal
or Managing Director $480
Senior Manager, Specialist $440
Senior Manager $415
Manager $360
Senior $305
Associate $220
Deloitte will also be reimbursed for reasonable out-of-pocket
expenses incurred.
Stephen Tarrant, member of Deloitte Tax 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 Debtor and its estates.
Deloitte can be reached at:
Stephen Tarrant
DELOITTE TAX LLP
1750 Tysons Blvd., Ste. 800
Mc Lean, VA 22102
Tel: 703-251-1477
E-mail: starrant@deloitte.com
About Novation Companies
Headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, Novation Companies, Inc.
(otcqb:NOVC) -- 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, Novation 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.
Novation Companies and certain of its subsidiaries filed voluntary
petitions for chapter 11 business reorganization in Baltimore,
Maryland (Bankr. D. Md. Lead Case No. 16-19745) on July 20, 2016.
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.
NUVERRA ENVIRONMENTAL: Amends Credit Pacts with Wilmington, et al.
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Nuverra Environmental Solutions, Inc., entered into a third
amendment to term loan credit agreement by and among the lenders
named therein, Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, as
administrative agent, Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as
collateral agent, the Company, and the guarantors named therein,
which further amends the Term Loan Credit Agreement, dated April
15, 2016, by and among Wilmington, the Term Loan Lenders, and the
Company by increasing the Term Loan Lenders' commitment, and the
principal amount borrowed by the Company, under the Term Loan
Agreement from $24,000,000 to $30,600,000.
Pursuant to the Term Loan Agreement Amendment, the Company is
required to use the net cash proceeds of the Additional Term
Commitment of $6 million to pay the fees, costs and expenses
incurred in connection with the Term Loan Agreement Amendment and
the approximately $2 million in interest payments accrued on its
outstanding 9.875% Senior Notes due 2018. As previously disclosed,
the Company made the approximately $2 million in interest payments
on the 2018 Notes on Nov. 14, 2016. The remaining net cash
proceeds, subject to satisfaction of certain release conditions,
will be available for general operating, working capital and other
general corporate purposes. In connection with the Term Loan
Agreement Amendment, the Company paid to the Lenders an amendment
fee of $600,000, which was added to the principal amount
outstanding thereunder.
ABL Facility Amendment
On Nov. 14, 2016, the Company entered into a Thirteenth Amendment
to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement by and among Wells Fargo,
the lenders named therein, and the Company, which further amends
the Company's Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of
Feb. 3, 2014, by and among Wells Fargo, the Lenders, and the
Company. The ABL Facility Amendment amends the ABL Facility on the
Effective Date by amending the refinancing covenant to extend the
date by which the Company is required to refinance the ABL Facility
in full from Nov. 14, 2016, to Nov. 30, 2016; provided that if the
Company satisfies certain conditions, this date will be extended to
Dec. 16, 2016.
In addition, the ABL Facility Amendment also amends the ABL
Facility on the Effective Date by increasing the amount of
Permitted Indebtedness (as defined in the ABL Facility) under the
Term Loan Agreement from $24,000,000 to $30,600,000 to permit the
Additional Term Commitment and reduces the Additional Term Loan
Debt requirement from $10,000,000 to $6,000,000. In connection
with the ABL Facility Amendment, the Company was required to
deposit approximately $4 million of the net proceeds of the
Additional Term Loan Debt in the Company's master operating account
and pay the approximately $2 million in interest payments accrued
on the 2018 Notes.
The Company continues to engage in active discussions with certain
of its debtholders regarding strategic alternatives to improve its
long-term capital structure and liquidity, including in-court and
out-of-court restructuring transactions. In order to accommodate
the possibility of an in-court restructuring transaction, the ABL
Facility Amendment also includes certain other amendments to the
ABL Facility that would further extend the date by which the
Company is required to refinance the ABL Facility in full from Nov.
30, 2016, to Dec. 16, 2016, subject to the satisfaction of certain
conditions that include the preparation of financing documentation
designed to facilitate a prepackaged plan of reorganization should
the Company and the debtholders with whom the Company is
negotiating determine that an in-court restructuring alternative
would be in the best interests of the Company. The parties have
not entered into any definitive agreements regarding a specific
restructuring transaction and there can be no assurance that such
agreements will be reached.
Intercreditor Agreements Amendments
On Nov. 14, 2016, in connection with the Term Loan Amendment and
the ABL Facility Amendment, the Company acknowledged and agreed to
the terms and conditions under Amendment No. 1 to Intercreditor
Agreement, dated Nov. 14, 2016, by and among Wells Fargo, as pari
passu collateral agent, Wells Fargo, as revolving credit agreement
agent under the ABL Facility, and Wilmington, as administrative
agent under the Term Loan Agreement, which amends the Intercreditor
Agreement, dated as of April 15, 2016, between Wells Fargo, as pari
passu collateral agent, Wells Fargo, as administrative agent under
the ABL Facility, and Wilmington, as administrative agent under the
Term Loan Agreement. The Pari Passu Intercreditor Agreement
Amendment amends the Pari Passu Intercreditor Agreement to permit
the Additional Term Commitment by amending the Term Loan Cap to
increase it from $26,400,000 to $33,660,000.
On Nov. 14, 2016, in connection with the Term Loan Amendment and
the ABL Facility Amendment, the Company acknowledged and agreed to
the terms and conditions under Amendment No. 1 to Intercreditor
Agreement, dated Nov. 14, 2016, by and among Wells Fargo, as
revolving credit agreement agent under the ABL Facility,
Wilmington, as administrative agent under the Term Loan Agreement,
and Wilmington, as second lien agent under the Second Lien
Intercreditor Agreement, which amends the Intercreditor Agreement,
dated as of April 15, 2016, between Wells Fargo, as administrative
agent under the ABL Facility, Wilmington, as administrative agent
under the Term Loan Agreement, and Wilmington, as collateral agent
under the Indenture governing the Company's Senior Secured Second
Lien Notes due 2021. The Second Lien Intercreditor Agreement
Amendment amends the Second Lien Intercreditor Agreement to permit
the Additional Term Commitment by amending the Term Loan Cap to
increase it from $26,400,000 to $33,660,000.
A full-text copy of the Form 8-K is available for free at:
https://is.gd/5gCX7l
About Nuverra
Nuverra Environmental Solutions, Inc. (OTCQB: NESC) provides
environmental solutions to customers focused on the development and
ongoing production of oil and natural gas from shale formations.
The Scottsdale, Arizona-based Company operates in shale basins
where customer exploration and production activities are
predominantly focused on shale and natural gas.
Nuverra reported a net loss attributable to common stockholders of
$195 million in 2015, a net loss attributable to common
stockholders of $516 million in 2014 and a net loss attributable to
common stockholders of $232 million in 2013.
As of Sept. 30, 2016, Nuverra had $388.3 million in total assets,
$496.3 million in total liabilities and a total shareholders'
deficit of $107.96 million.
KPMG LLP, in Phoenix, Arizona, issued a "going concern"
qualification on the consolidated financial statements for the year
ended Dec. 31, 2015, citing that the Company has incurred recurring
losses from operations and has limited cash resources, which raise
substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern.
OAKFABCO INC: Seeks to Hire Alan D. Lasko as Tax Accountant
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Oakfabco, Inc. seeks approval from the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for
the Northern District of Illinois to hire a tax accountant.
The Debtor proposes to hire Alan D. Lasko and Associates, P.C. to
prepare its tax returns, perform any bookkeeping necessary for the
preparation of the tax returns, and provide other accounting
services related to its Chapter 11 case.
The hourly rates charged by the firm are:
Owner $288 - $300
Tax Manager $240 - $287
Accounting Manager/Director $240 - $287
Tax Supervisor $160 - $240
Tax Senior $120 - $160
Accounting Supervisor $160 - $240
Accounting Senior $120 - $160
Assistants $65 - $120
Alan Lasko disclosed in a court filing that his firm is a
"disinterested person" as defined in section 101(14) of the
Bankruptcy Code.
The firm can be reached through:
Alan D. Lasko
Alan D. Lasko and Associates, P.C.
205 West Randolph Street, Suite 1150
Chicago, IL 60606
About Oakfabco, Inc.
Oakfabco, Inc, formerly known as Kewanee Boiler Corporation, has
not manufactured boilers since 1988 when it sold its Kewanee boiler
business in an 11 U.S.C. Section 363 sale to Coppus Engineering
Corporation. In early 2009, it sold all of its remaining assets.
The Debtor has no employees, and, Frederick W. Stein is the
Debtor's sole officer and director. The Debtor's sole remaining
asset is its insurance, and it has no known liabilities other than
asbestos claims.
In January 1970, Kewanee Boiler Corp, then a newly-formed Illinois
Corporation, acquired the assets and debt of American Standard,
Inc.'s commercial boiler manufacturing division known as "Kewanee
Boiler." The boilers manufactured and sold by Kewanee Boiler were
insulated with asbestos.
Oakfabco sought Chapter 11 protection (Bankr. N.D. Ill. Case No.
16-27062) on Aug. 7, 2015, to resolve its remaining asbestos
claims. The petition was signed by Frederick W. Stein, president.
Stephen T. Bobo, Esq., Aaron B. Chapin, Esq., Paul M. Singer, Esq.,
Luke A. Sizemore, Esq., and Joseph D. Filloy, Esq., at Reed Smith
LLP, serves as counsel to the Debtor.
The Debtor estimated $10 million to $50 million in assets and
debt.
The U.S. Trustee for Region 11, appointed four members to the
Asbestos Claimants' Committee in the Chapter 11 bankruptcy case of
Oakfabco Inc.
OLD TAMPA BAY: Plan Outline Okayed, Plan Hearing on Dec. 15
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The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Florida will
consider approval of the Chapter 11 plan of Old Tampa Bay Seafood
Company, LLC and Sutherland Holdings, LLC at a hearing on December
15, at 3:00 p.m.
The hearing will be held at Courtroom 8B, Sam M. Gibbons United
States Courthouse, 801 N. Florida Avenue.
The court will also consider at the hearing objections to the
Debtors' disclosure statement, which it conditionally approved on
November 10.
The order required creditors to cast their votes no later than
eight days before the December 15 hearing. Creditors must file
their objections to the plan no later than seven days before the
hearing.
About Old Tampa Bay Seafood
Headquartered in Saint Petersburg, Florida, Old Tampa Bay Seafood
Company, LLC, dba I.C. Sharks filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
protection (Bankr. M.D. Fla. Case No. 16-04576) on May 26, 2016,
estimating its assets at between $1 million and $10 million and
liabilities at between $500,000 and $1 million.
The petition was signed by Brian Storman, managing member. Jake C
Blanchard, Esq., at Blanchard Law, P.A., represents the Debtor.
No official committee of unsecured creditors has been appointed in
the case.
OLIVER C&I: Hires RSM Puerto Rico as Accountant
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Oliver C & I Corp. seeks authorization from the U.S. Bankruptcy
Court for the District of Puerto Rico to employ Doris Barroso
Vicens of RSM Puerto Rico as accountant.
The Debtor requires RSM to:
(a) reconcile proof of claims;
(b) prepare or review the Debtor's projections;
(c) analyze profitability of the Debtor's operations;
(d) assist in the development or review of plan of
reorganization or disclosure statements;
(e) consult on strategic alternatives and development of
business plans; and
(f) any other consulting and expert witness services relating
to various bankruptcy matters such as insolvency,
feasibility of forensic accounting, etc., as necessary.
RSM will be paid at these hourly rates:
Doris Barroso Vicens, partner $235
Partner $200-$300
Managers $100-$150
Seniors $75-$90
Staff $60-$70
RSM will also be reimbursed for reasonable out-of-pocket expenses
incurred.
Doris Barroso Vicens, partner of RSM, 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.
RSM can be reached at:
Doris Barroso Vicens
RSM PUERTO RICO
P.O. Box 10528
San Juan, PR 00922-0528
Tel: (787) 751-6164
Fax: (787) 759-7479
Oliver C & I Corp., based in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico, filed a
Chapter 11 petition (Bankr. D.P.R. Case No. 16-08311) on October
17, 2016. The Hon. Mildred Caban Flores presides over the case.
Carmen D Conde Torres, Esq., serves as attorney
In its petition, the Debtor indicated $29.94 million in total
assets and $1.06 million in total liabilities. The petition was
signed by Max Olivera, vice-president/treasurer.
OLYMPIA OFFICE: Hires Kiemle & Hagood as Real Estate Broker
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Olympia Office LLC, seeks authority from the U.S. Bankruptcy Court
for the Eastern District of New York to employ Kiemle & Hagood
Company as real estate broker to the Debtor.
Olympia Office requires Kiemle & Hagood to market and sell the
Debtor's real property located at 1620 South Pioneer Way, Moses
Lake, WA 98837.
Kiemle & Hagood will be paid a commission of 6% of the gross sales
price.
Mike Livingston, member of Kiemle & Hagood Company, 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 estates.
Kiemle & Hagood can be reached at:
Mike Livingston
KIEMLE & HAGOOD COMPANY
601 W. Main Avenue, Suite 400
Spokane, WA 99201
Tel: (509) 838-6541
About Olympia Office
Olympia Office LLC, based in Cedarhurst, NY, filed a Chapter 11
petition (Bankr. E.D.N.Y. Case No. 16-74892) on October 20, 2016.
The Hon. Alan S Trust presides over the case. Jordan Pilevsky,
Esq., at Lamonica Herbst & Maniscalco LLP, to serve as bankruptcy
counsel.
In its petition, the Debtor estimated $10 million to $50 million in
both assets and liabilities. The petition was signed by Sung II
Han, vice president.
OLYMPIA OFFICE: Hires LaMonica Herbst as Attorney
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Olympia Office LLC, seeks authority from the U.S. Bankruptcy Court
for the Eastern District of New York to employ LaMonica Herbst &
Maniscalco, LLP as attorney to the Debtor.
Olympia Office requires LaMonica Herbst to:
(a) provide legal advice with respect to the Debtor's
powers and duties as a debtor-in-possession in accordance
with the provisions of the Bankruptcy Code in the
continued operation of its business and the management of
its property;
(b) prepare, on behalf of the Debtor, all necessary
schedules, applications, monthly operating reports, if
necessary, motions, answers, orders, reports, adversary
proceedings and other legal documents required by the
Bankruptcy Code and Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure;
(c) perform all other legal services for the Debtor that may
be necessary in connection with the Debtor's attempt to
reorganize its affairs under the Bankruptcy Code; and
(d) assist the Debtor in the development and implementation of
a plan of reorganization.
LaMonica Herbst will be paid at these hourly rates:
Partners $595
Associates $415
Paralegals $175
LaMonica Herbst will be paid a retainer in the amount of $40,000.
LaMonica Herbst will also be reimbursed for reasonable
out-of-pocket expenses incurred.
Jordan Pilevsky, member of LaMonica Herbst & Maniscalco, 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 Debtor and its estates.
LaMonica Herbst can be reached at:
Jordan Pilevsky, Esq.
LAMONICA HERBST & MANISCALCO, LLP
3305 Jerusalem Avenue
Wantagh, NY 11793
Tel: (516) 826-6500
About Olympia Office
Olympia Office LLC, based in Cedarhurst, NY, filed a Chapter 11
petition (Bankr. E.D.N.Y. Case No. 16-74892) on October 20, 2016.
The Hon. Alan S Trust presides over the case. Jordan Pilevsky,
Esq., at Lamonica Herbst & Maniscalco LLP, to serve as bankruptcy
counsel.
In its petition, the Debtor estimated $10 million to $50 million in
both assets and liabilities. The petition was signed by Sung II
Han, vice president.
OTS CAPITAL: Hires Macey Wilensky as Attorneys
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OTS Capital Partners, LLC seeks authorization from the U.S.
Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Georgia to employ
Macey, Wilensky & Hennings, LLC as attorneys.
The Debtor requires Macey Wilensky to:
(a) give the Debtor legal advice with respect to its powers and
duties as Debtor-in-possession in the management of its
property;
(b) prepare necessary schedules, applications, motions,
answers, orders, reports, and other legal matters;
(c) assist in examination of the claims of creditors;
(d) assist with formulation and preparation of the disclosure
statement and plan of reorganization and with the
confirmation and consummation thereof; and
(e) perform all other legal services for the Debtor that may be
necessary.
Macey Wilensky will be paid at these hourly rates:
Frank B. Wilensky $450
Todd E. Hennings $425
William A. Rountree $350
Todd H. Surden $240
James R. Jones $195
Chris C. Guthrie $150
Sandra H. McConnell $120
K. Mike Furlong $120
Sharon Wenger $120
Macey Wilensky will also be reimbursed for reasonable out-of-pocket
expenses incurred.
The Debtor paid a retainer of $26,717 to Macey Wilensky
pre-petition.
William A. Rountree, partner of Macey Wilensky, 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.
Macey Wilensky can be reached at:
William A. Rountree, Esq.
MACEY, WILENSKY & HENNINGS, LLC
Suntrust Plaza, Suite 4420
303 Peachtree Street, N.E.
Atlanta, GA 30308
Tel: (404) 584-1200
About OTS Capital Partners, LLC
OTS Capital Partners, LLC filed a Chapter 11 petition (Bankr. N.D.
Ga. Case No. 16-70357), on November 11, 2016. The petition was
signed by Dan C. Fort, authorized representative. The Debtor is
represented by William A. Rountree, Esq., Macey, Wilensky &
Hennings, LLC. At the time of filing, the Debtor estimated $1
million to $10 million in both assets and liabilities.
PACIFIC DRILLING: Extraordinary Meeting Set for Dec. 6
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The Board of Directors of Pacific Drilling S.A. provided a notice
that an extraordinary general meeting of shareholders of the
Company will be held at the Company's registered office in
Luxembourg on Dec. 6, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. Central European Time with
the following agenda:
1. Acknowledgement of the resignation of Mr. Elias Sakellis with
effect on Oct. 27, 2016, and granting of discharge to him for
the exercise of his mandate as director of the Company;
2. Ratification of the co-optation of Antoine Bonnier, who was
appointed by the Board on Oct. 31, 2016, as a member of the
Board to fill the Vacancy on a provisional basis until the
next general meeting, pursuant to article 7.1(vi) of the
articles of association (the Articles) of the Company and
further appointment to serve as a member of the Board for a
term ending at the annual general meeting of the Company to
be held in 2017;
3. Increase of the size of the Board from 9 to 11 members;
4. Appointment of Matthew Samuels to serve as a new member of
the Board for a term ending at the annual general meeting of
the Company to be held in 2017;
5. Appointment of N. Scott Fine to serve as a new member of the
Board for a term ending at the annual general meeting of the
Company to be held in 2017; and
6. Authorization that any one director of the Company and/or any
employee of Centralis (Luxembourg) and/or any lawyer of the
law firm Wildgen, Partners in Law, with offices in Luxembourg
be, and each of them acting alone and with full power of
substitution, hereby is, authorized and empowered, for and on
behalf of the Company, to take such action and execute any
such documents as may be required or useful for the
implementation of the resolutions to be taken on the basis of
the present agenda and in particular to proceed to any
required filing or publication in Luxembourg as well as in
the United State of America or any other jurisdiction where
necessary and ratify any action taken by any Authorized
Person with respect to the EGM (including only for the
Authorized Persons who are directors of the Company, the
approval of the final documents and execution of the
convening notices for the EGM).
About Pacific Drilling
Pacific Drilling S.A.'s primary business is to contract its fleet
of high-specification rigs to drill wells for its clients. The
Company is focused on the high-specification segment of the
floating rig market.
As of Sept. 30, 2016, Pacific Drilling had $5.89 billion in total
assets, $3.19 billion in total liabilities and $2.70 billion in
total shareholders' equity.
Pacific Drilling reported net income of $126.23 million in 2015,
net income of $188.25 million in 2014 and net income of $25.50
million in 2013.
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As reported by the TCR on Oct. 13, 2016, Moody's Investors Service
downgraded Pacific Drilling S.A.'s Corporate Family Rating to
'Caa3'
from 'Caa2' and Probability of Default Rating (PDR) to 'Caa3-PD'
from
'Caa2-PD'. "PacDrilling's ratings downgrade reflects our
extremely
negative view of the offshore drilling sector with no near term
signs of improvement. Depressed prices for the offshore drillships
offers weak asset coverage for PacDrilling's overall debt. With no
material signs of improving contract coverage or utilization for
PacDrilling's drillships, cashflow through 2017 will be severely
impacted resulting in an unsustainable capital structure," said
Sreedhar Kona, Moody's senior analyst.
As reported by the TCR on Nov. 14, 2016, S&P Global Ratings lowered
its corporate credit rating on Pacific Drilling S.A. to 'CCC-' from
'CCC+'. "The downgrade reflects our expectation of limited
activity in deep-water offshore drilling due to continued low oil
prices, and the negative impact on Pacific Drilling's expected cash
flows to support high debt levels and upcoming maturities," said
S&P Global Ratings credit analyst Michael Tsai.
PADCO PRESSURE: Creditors' Panel Hires Adams and Reese as Counsel
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The Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors of PADCO Pressure
Control, LLC seeks authorization from the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for
the Western District of Louisiana to retain John M. Duck and Adams
and Reese LLP as Committee counsel.
The Committee requires Adams and Reese to:
(a) assist and advise the Committee in its consultations with
the Debtor and other committees relative to the overall
administration of the estate;
(b) represent the Committee at hearings to be held before this
Court and communicating with the Committee regarding the
matters heard and issues raised as well as decisions and
considerations of this Court;
(c) assist and advise the Committee in its examination and
analysis of the Debtor's conduct and financial affairs;
(d) review and analyze all applications, orders, operating
reports, schedules and statements of affairs filed and to
be filed with this Court by the Debtor or other interested
parties in this case; advise the Committee as to the
necessity and propriety of the foregoing and their impact
upon the rights of the creditors, and upon the case
generally; and, after consultation with and approval of the
Committee or its designees, consent to appropriate orders
on its behalf or otherwise object thereto;
(e) assist the Committee in preparing appropriate legal
pleadings and proposed orders as may be required in support
of positions taken by the Committee and prepare witnesses
and review documents relevant thereto;
(f) coordinate the receipt and dissemination of information
prepared by and received from other professionals retained
by the Debtor, as well as such information as may be
received from independent professionals engaged by the
Committee and other committees, as applicable;
(g) advise and assist the Committee in the negotiations with
respect to any proposed plan or plans of reorganization;
(h) assist and advise the Committee with regard to
communications to the creditors regarding the Committee's
efforts, progress and recommendation with respect to
matters arising in the case as well as any proposed plans
of reorganization;
(i) assist the Committee generally by providing such other
services as may be in the best interest of the parties
represented by the Committee.
Adams and Reese will be paid at these hourly rates:
John M. Duck $560
Robin B. Cheatham $560
Lisa M. Hedrick $445
Victoria White $380
Patrick McCune $325
Paralegals $180-$220
Adams and Reese will also be reimbursed for reasonable
out-of-pocket expenses incurred.
John M. Duck, partner of Adams and Reese, 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.
Adams and Reese can be reached at:
John M. Duck, Esq.
ADAMS AND REESE LLP
4500 One Shell Square
701 Poydras Street, Suite 4500
New Orleans, LA 70139
Tel: (504) 581-3234
About PADCO Pressure
PADCO Pressure Control, L.L.C., based in Lafayette, LA, filed a
Chapter 11 petition (Bankr. W.D. La. Case No. 16-51381) on Oct. 4,
2016. The Hon. Robert Summerhays presides over the case. Thomas E.
St. Germain, member of Weinsten & St. Germain, LLC, as bankruptcy
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 Michael Carr, chief executive officer.
John M. Duck and Adams and Reese LLP as represents the creditors
committee.
PALADIN ENERGY: Hires Steven Pully as Plan Expert
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Paladin Energy Corp., seeks authority from the U.S. Bankruptcy
Court for the Northern District of Texas to employ Steven Pully as
plan expert to the Debtor.
Paladin Energy requires Steven Pully to provide expert testimony in
connection with the determination of the appropriate interest rate
for secured debt that the Debtor will assume following its
emergence from Chapter 11 proceedings.
Steven Pully will be paid at the hourly rate of $600 for any
testimony whether in court or during a deposition.
Steven Pully will be paid a retainer in the amount of $10,000.
Steven Pully 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 estates.
Paladin Energy Corp. is represented by:
Davor Rukavina, Esq.
Edward A. Clarkson, III, Esq.
MUNSCH HARDT KOPF & HARR, P.C.
3800 Lincoln Plaza
500 N. Akard Street
Dallas, TX 75201-6659
Tel: (214) 855-7500
Fax: (214) 855-7584
About Paladin Energy
Paladin Energy Corp., in existence since 1997, is in the oil and
gas business. Specifically, Paladin is a producer, owning or
otherwise having interests in numerous wells in Texas and New
Mexico from which the Debtor extracts oil and gas for sale to third
parties.
Paladin Energy sought chapter 11 protection (Bankr. N.D. Tex. Case
No. 16-31590) on April 21, 2016. The Debtor estimated assets and
debt of $10 million to $50 million.
The Debtor is represented by Davor Rukavina, Esq., at Munsch,
Hardt, Kopf & Harr, P.C., in Dallas, Texas.
MUFG, the Debtor's biggest creditor, holding over 97% of the total
value of claims in the case, is represented by David M. Bennett,
Esq., and Steven Levitt, Esq., at Thompson & Knight LLP, in Dallas,
Texas; and Tye C. Hancock, Esq., at Thompson & Knight LLP, in
Houston, Texas.
PALADIN ENERGY: Plan Confirmation Hearing Set for Jan. 19
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Judge Barbara J. Houser of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the
Northern District of Texas issued an order approving the Disclosure
Statement in support of the Amended Plan of Reorganization filed by
Paladin Energy Corp.
A hearing to consider confirmation of the Plan is set for January
19, 2017, at 9:00 A.M. in Courtroom # 2, at the Earle Cabell
Federal Building, 14th Floor, 1100 Commerce St., Dallas, Texas
75242, to be continued if necessary on Jan 20, 2017.
Ballots voting to accept or reject the Plan must be received by the
Debtor's counsel no later than 5:00
P.M. on Jan 3, 2017. Objections to the confirmation of the Plan
must be filed and served, as is otherwise appropriate, no later
than 5:00 p.m. on Jan. 3.
Under the Debtor's Amended Plan, Class 2 - Secured Tax Claim will
be paid in full satisfaction, release
and discharge of, and in exchange for, such Allowed Secured Tax
Claim, including all interest, default interest, fees, costs, and
penalties, as provided under otherwise applicable non-bankruptcy
law, by the Reorganized Debtor no later than ten (10) Business Days
after becoming Allowed. Each holder of a Secured Tax Claim shall
retain all liens securing the same, which liens shall survive
confirmation of the Plan with the same priority, extent, and
validity that otherwise exists.
Class 4 - Secured Claim of Basic Energy Services, LP, which is
allowed by the Plan in the amount of $17,077.77, is paid 50% no
later than ten days after the Effective Date by the Reorganized
Debtor. The remaining balance, with interest at the Prime Rate, is
paid by the Reorganized Debtor by the first anniversary of the
Effective Date. To secure the second half payment of the claim, a
Guaranteed Fund will be created for the sole and exclusive benefit
of Basic Energy. Basic Energy’s liens and security interests
securing this Claim are released as against property of the Debtor,
the Estate, and the Reorganized Debtor, and instead attach in full
to the Guaranteed Fund, thus ensuring that Basic Energy’s claim
will be paid in full even if the Reorganized Debtor defaults under
the Plan.
Class 7. Unsecured Claims, to the extent Allowed, and including the
deficiency Claim of the Senior Lender, are paid pro-rata over five
years, with such payments totaling $1,000,000.00. The payments are
made once per year, by the end of each calendar year following the
Effective Date, and are broken down as follows per such year:
year 1 $100,000.00
year 2 $150,000.00
year 3 $200,000.00
year 4 $250,000.00
year 5 $300,000.00
Thus, in year 3, for example, all Allowed Unsecured Claims will
share pro rata in that year's payment of $250,000.00 meaning that,
if there is $10 million in Allowed Unsecured Claims, each Creditor
holding such Claim would be paid approximately 2.5% of its Claim
for that year (and other percentages in other years). As additional
protection for Unsecured Creditors, the Plan forbids the
Reorganized Debtor from making any dividend or distribution to its
equity owners until the Class 7 payments are made.
The Plan will be funded through the future operations of the
Reorganized Debtor, the Equity Funding, and the Guaranteed Funds.
A full-text copy of the Disclosures Statement is available at:
http://bankrupt.com/misc/txnb16-31590-11-161.pdf
About Paladin Energy
Paladin Energy Corp., in existence since 1997, is in the oil and
gas business. Specifically, Paladin is a producer, owning or
otherwise having interests in numerous wells in Texas and New
Mexico from which the Debtor extracts oil and gas for sale to
third
parties.
Paladin Energy sought chapter 11 protection (Bankr. N.D. Tex. Case
No. 16-31590) on April 21, 2016. The Debtor estimated assets and
debt of $10 million to $50 million.
The Debtor is represented by Davor Rukavina, Esq., at Munsch,
Hardt, Kopf & Harr, P.C., in Dallas, Texas.
MUFG, the Debtor's biggest creditor, holding over 97% of the total
value of claims in the case, is represented by David M. Bennett,
Esq., and Steven Levitt, Esq., at Thompson & Knight LLP, in
Dallas,
Texas; and Tye C. Hancock, Esq., at Thompson & Knight LLP, in
Houston, Texas.
PARADISE MEDSPA: Hires Nussbaum Gillis as Attorney
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Paradise Medspa & Wellness, PLLC, seeks authority from the U.S.
Bankruptcy Court for the District of Arizona to employ Nussbaum
Gillis & Dinner, P.C. as attorney to the Debtor.
Paradise Medspa requires Nussbaum Gillis to:
a. assist the Debtor in all matters associated with the
Debtor's Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceeding;
b. represent the Debtor in all hearings before the Bankruptcy
Court; and
c. negotiate and resolve all issues related to the Debtor's
Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceeding.
Nussbaum Gillis will be paid at these hourly rates:
Partners $300
Associates $215-$325
Paralegal $115-$185
Nussbaum Gillis will also be reimbursed for reasonable
out-of-pocket expenses incurred.
Randy Nussbaum, member of Nussbaum Gillis & Dinner, 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 Debtor and its estates.
Nussbaum Gillis can be reached at:
Randy Nussbaum, Esq.
NUSSBAUM GILLIS & DINNER, P.C.
14850 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite 450
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
Tel: (480) 609-0011
Fax: (480) 609-0016
E-mail: rnussbaum@ngdlaw.com
About Paradise Medspa, PLLC
Paradise Medspa PLLC and Paradise Medspa & Wellness PLLC filed
chapter 11 petitions (Bankr. D. Ariz. Case No. 16-13065) on
November 15, 2016. The petitions were signed by Rebecca Weiss
Glasow, member. The Debtors are represented by Randy Nussbaum,
Esq., at Nussbaum Gillis & Dinner, P.C. The cases are assigned to
Judge Madeleine C. Wanslee. Paradise Medspa PLLC estimated assets
at $50,000 to $100,000 and liabilities at $1 million to $10
million. Paradise Medspa & Wellness PLLC estimated both assets and
liabilities at $0 to $50,000.
PARADISE PROPERTY: Hires Nussbaum Gillis as Attorney
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Paradise Property Management, LLC, seeks authority from the U.S.
Bankruptcy Court for the District of Arizona to employ Nussbaum
Gillis & Dinner, P.C. as attorney to the Debtor.
Paradise Property requires Nussbaum Gillis to:
a. assist the Debtor in all matters associated with the
Debtor's Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceeding;
b. represent the Debtor in all hearings before the Bankruptcy
Court; and
c. negotiate and resolve all issues related to the Debtor's
Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceeding.
Nussbaum Gillis will be paid at these hourly rates:
Partners $300
Associates $215-$325
Paralegal $115-$185
Nussbaum Gillis will also be reimbursed for reasonable
out-of-pocket expenses incurred.
Randy Nussbaum, member of Nussbaum Gillis & Dinner, 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 Debtor and its estates.
Nussbaum Gillis can be reached at:
Randy Nussbaum, Esq.
NUSSBAUM GILLIS & DINNER, P.C.
14850 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite 450
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
Tel: (480) 609-0011
Fax: (480) 609-0016
E-mail: rnussbaum@ngdlaw.com
About Paradise Property
Paradise Property Management LLC, based in Peoria, AZ, filed a
Chapter 11 petition (Bankr. D. Ariz. Case No. 16-13067) on November
15, 2016. The Hon. Eddward P. Ballinger Jr. presides over the case.
Randy Nussbaum, at Nussbaum Gillis & Dinner, P.C., to serve as
bankruptcy counsel.
In its petition, the Debtor estimated $100,000 to $500,000 in
assets and $500,000 to $1 million in liabilities. The petition was
signed by Rebecca Weiss Glasow, member.
PARETEUM CORP: Reports Financial Results for Q3 2016
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Pareteum Corporation reported a net loss of $13.03 million on $3.17
million of revenues for the three months ended Sept. 30, 2016,
compared to a net loss of $4.15 million on $3.48 million of
revenues for the three months ended Sept. 30, 2015.
For the nine months ended Sept. 30, 2016, the Company reported a
net loss of $20.17 million on $9.71 million of revenues compared to
net income of $3.24 million on $27.74 million of revenues for the
same period during the prior year.
As of Sept. 30, 2016, Pareteum had $15.26 million in total assets,
$21.66 million in total liabilities and a total stockholders'
deficit of $6.40 million.
Highlights for the third quarter 2016 include completion of the
three phase restructuring, divestiture of the non-core asset,
ValidSoft, reaffirmation of support from both the Company's lead
customer and its senior lender, approval from the shareholders for
key measures needed to support the Company's growth initiatives,
and acceptance by the NYSE of the Company's plan to regain
compliance. Since the close of the quarter, the Company has
announced its name change to Pareteum Corporation and appointed Vic
Bozzo, the first chief executive officer of Pareteum.
Through the end of the third quarter 2016, the Company has
completed its three-phase restructuring program announced late in
2015, yielding cumulative annualized savings of approximately $10
million, which is primarily the result of headcount reductions from
265 full time equivalents to 82 FTEs at the end of the third
quarter 2016. Commenting on the restructuring, Hal Turner,
Executive Chairman said, "This has truly been a monumental task,
over the past three quarters, to 'right-size' the Company,
resulting in greater revenue per employee, improved productivity
and increasing revenues during the second half of 2016 and beyond.
This could not have been accomplished without the dedicated efforts
and commitment of our employees around the globe and we are most
appreciative of the patience and support from our stakeholders as
we completed this vital restructuring. With our recent name change
to Pareteum and our announcement of Vic's appointment, we have
fully established the new paradigm of focusing on the things that
matter within which we will pursue our full potential through sales
growth and clear definition of our target markets, including
offering complete solutions within the mobility cloud platform."
Mr. Turner continued, "We are looking forward to moving into a
growth phase which demonstrates the Company's full capability to
provide relevant highly valued services in a rapidly expanding
addressable market."
Operational Highlights:
Improved Productivity:
Revenue to headcount metric increases over 200 percent from $47
thousand (Q4 2015) to $146 thousand (Q3 2016), reflecting both
subscriber increases and headcount reductions. Programs initiated
within Company's largest customer to increase subscribers in their
second digital brand and subscriber count has grown for six
successive months. Cumulatively, and in support of its
restructuring initiatives and growth prospects, the Company raised
approximately $6 million in new equity-related capital ($3.5
million PIPE fully closed in March; and approximately $2.5 million
in a preferred shares offering in the last sixty days), borrowed an
additional $1.2 million and received $2 million from the
divestiture of ValidSoft.
The senior lender Atalaya was repaid $2 million, and an additional
$0.5 million was set aside as restricted cash. While the maturity
date with the senior lender was changed to Dec. 31, 2016, the
strengthening financial position for the Company has improved the
outlook for the lenders and all stakeholders.
Pareteum announced new Mobile Virtual Network Enterprise (MVNE)
channel partnerships, establishing a framework for revenue growth,
including a key strategic partnership with Expeto, a leading
international provider of mobile networking software and services
for both the Enterprise and Internet of Things (IoT) markets. The
relationship has already produced a significant client win in the
form of an enterprise Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO)
customer, which is providing a new "brand focused" MVNO with unique
services. This new MVNO customer will proceed with the global
deployment of consumer-branded mobile networks, handsets and
exclusive content with network services delivered through the
Company's existing global roaming access partners who are currently
running on the Pareteum platform. This is a remarkable achievement
in the MVNO and MVNE space as it transforms the delivery of the
Company's services in a new paradigm. Further, the Company's
recent Cleartech strategic partnership announcement positions
Pareteum to capitalize on a large and growing Brazilian MVNE
marketplace, which the Company expects will drive future revenue
opportunities.
Addressing the commercial developments in the quarter, Vic Bozzo,
CEO, noted, "Pareteum has achieved six straight months of
subscriber growth in Europe all while enhancing service quality. We
have identified and are in the process of onboarding a seasoned
sales force who will rapidly drive our growth."
Mr. Turner continued: "We are grateful for all the efforts from our
team and are pleased with our significant accomplishments to date
and have established the foundation for sustainable growth. We are
looking forward to continuing our progress based upon our market
leading technologies and services."
A full-text copy of the press release is available for free at:
https://is.gd/zS0Xkq
Pareteum Corp
Pareteum Corporation, formerly known as Elephant Talk
Communications, Inc., is an international provider of
business software and services to the telecommunications and
financial services industry.
Elephant Talk reported a net loss of $5.00 million on $31.0 million
of revenues for the year ended Dec. 31, 2015, compared to a net
loss of $21.9 million on $20.4 million of revenues for the year
ended Dec. 31, 2014.
Squar Milner, LLP, formerly Squar Milner, Peterson, Miranda &
Williamson, LLP, in Los Angeles, California, issued a "going
concern" qualification on the consolidated financial statements for
the year ended Dec. 31, 2015, citing that the Company has suffered
recurring losses from operations, has an accumulated deficit of
$256 million and has negative working capital. This raises
substantial doubt about the Company's ability to continue as a
going concern, the auditors said.
PARKER DEVELOPMENT: Hires McCreedy Law as Counsel
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Parker Development, LLC seeks authorization from the U.S.
Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Virginia to employ
McCreedy Law Group, PLLC and W. Greer McCreedy, II as counsel.
The Debtor requires McCreedy Law to:
(a) review the petition, lists, schedules and statements
required by 11 U.S.C. section 521; the pleadings, motions,
notices and orders required for the orderly administration
of the estate, the use of cash collateral and to ensure
the progress of this case; and to consult with and advise
the Debtor in the reorganization or liquidation of its
business and the orderly administration of its assets;
(b) prepare for, prosecute, defend, and represent the Debtor's
interests in all contested matters, adversary proceedings,
and other motions and applications arising under, arising
in, or related to this case;
(c) advise and consult concerning administration of the estate
in this case, concerning the rights and remedies with
regard to the Debtor's assets; concerning the claims of
administrative, secured, priority, and unsecured creditors
and other parties in interest;
(d) investigate the existence of other assets of the estate;
and, if any exist, to take appropriate action to have the
same turned over to the estate, including instituting
lawsuits and investigating whether lawsuits exist; and
(e) prepare and file a Plan and Disclosure Statement for the
Debtor, and negotiate with all creditors and parties in
interest who may be affected thereby; to obtain
confirmation of a Plan, and perform all acts reasonably
calculated to permit the Debtor to perform such acts and
consummate a Plan.
McCreedy Law will be paid at these hourly rates:
W. Greer McCreedy, II $300
Paraprofessionals $100
McCreedy Law will also be reimbursed for reasonable out-of-pocket
expenses incurred.
McCreedy Law received $11,000 from the Debtors principal, George
Parker, of which $2,717 was used for prepetition services ($1,000)
and the filing fee for Chapter 11 ($1,717). Counsel holds $8,283.00
in trust.
W. Greer McCreedy, II 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 estate.
McCreedy Law can be reached at:
W. Greer McCreedy, II, Esq.
THE McCREEDY LAW GROUP, PLLC
413 West York Street
Norfolk, VA 23510
Tel: (757) 233-0045
Fax: (757) 233-7661
Parker Development, LLC aka Parker Development I, LLC, based in
Norfolk, Va. filed a Chapter 11 petition (Bankr. E.D. Va. Case No.
16-73359) on September 28, 2016. The Hon. Stephen C. St. John
presides over the case. Greer W. McCreedy, II, Esq., at The
McCreedy Law Group, PLLC, serves as bankruptcy counsel.
In its petition, the Debtor estimated $1 million to $10 million in
both assets and liabilities. The petition was signed by George G.
Parker, president.
The Debtor listed the treasurer of the City of Norfolk as its
largest unsecured creditor holding a claim of $33,000.
A full-text copy of the petition is available for free at:
http://bankrupt.com/misc/vaeb16-73359.pdf
PATRICIA LYNN HAYDEN: Must File Plan & Disclosures by Dec. 29
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The Hon. Randall L. Dunn of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the
District of Oregon has given Patricia Lynn Hayden until Dec. 29,
2016, to file a disclosure statement and plan of reorganization.
Patricia Lynn Hayden filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection
(Bankr. D. Or. Case No. 16-34221) on Nov. 4, 2016.
PAWS AND CLAWS: Hires Berkelhammer Law as Special Counsel
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Paws and Claws Pet Inn, LLC seeks authorization from the U.S.
Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of North Carolina to
employ Donna Ray Berkelhammer and Berkelhammer Law PC, dba Legal
Direction as special counsel to represent the Debtor and the estate
in regard to its business affairs, in particular any potential sale
of the Debtor.
Ms. Berkelhammer will be compensated at $200 per hour.
The counsel will also be reimbursed for reasonable out-of-pocket
expenses incurred.
Ms. Berkelhammer 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.
The counsel can be reached at:
Donna Ray Berkelhammer, Esq.
BERKELHAMMER LAW PC, dba LEGAL DIRECTION
4711 Hope Valley Rd, Ste 4F-214
Durham, NC 27707-5651
Tel: (919) 980-5520
Paws and Claws Pet Inn, LLC, filed a Chapter 11 petition (Bankr.
M.D. N.C. Case No. 16-81010) on November 14, 2016, disclosing under
$1 million in both assets and liabilities. The Debtor is
represented by James C. White, Esq., at Parry Tyndall White.
PAWS AND CLAWS: Hires James White as Attorney
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Paws and Claws Pet Inn, LLC seeks authorization from the U.S.
Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of North Carolina to
employ James C. White and the law office of Parry Tyndall White as
attorney.
The Debtor requires the Firm to:
(a) give the Debtor legal advice with respect to its duties and
powers;
(b) assist the Debtor in the operation of its business,
including an evaluation of the desirability of the
continuance of such business, how the business could be
restricted to generate cash for its operation and the
funding of a Chapter 11 plan, and any other matter relevant
to the case or the formulation of a plan;
(c) assist and advise the Debtor in the examination and
analysis of the conduct of the Debtor's affairs and the
causes of insolvency;
(d) assist and advise the Debtor with regard to communications
with creditors regarding any matters of general interest
and any proposed plan of reorganization;
(e) prepare, review and analyze all applications, orders,
statements of operation, and schedules filed with the Court
by the Debtor or other third parties, give advice to the
Debtor regarding them, and after approval by the Debtor,
consent to Orders; and
(f) perform such other legal services as may be required and in
the interest of the Debtor.
The Firm will be reimbursed for reasonable out-of-pocket expenses
incurred.
James C. White 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.
The Firm can be reached at:
James C. White, Esq.
PARRY TYNDALL WHITE
100 Europa Dr. Suite 401
Chapel Hill, NC 27517
Tel: (919) 246-4676
Fax: (919) 246-9113
E-mail: jwhite@ptwfirm.com
Paws and Claws Pet Inn, LLC, filed a Chapter 11 petition (Bankr.
M.D. N.C. Case No. 16-81010) on November 14, 2016, disclosing under
$1 million in both assets and liabilities. The Debtor is
represented by James C. White, Esq., at Parry Tyndall White.
PEABODY ENERGY: Dispute with Creditors Fizzles as Coal Prices Rise
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The American Bankruptcy Institute, citing Tracy Rucinski of
Reuters, reported that U.S. coal producer Peabody Energy Corp said
it is closer to exiting bankruptcy, with a debt dispute between
creditors fizzling as a recent increase in coal prices boosts their
chances for recovery.
According to the report, Peabody filed for Chapter 11 protection in
April, after a sharp decline in coal prices left it unable to
service $10 billion of debt. A creditor fight launched by some of
Wall Street's most litigious investment funds, Aurelius Capital
Management and Elliott Management, put the reorganization on hold,
the report related.
Seven months later, prices for coal used to generate power and make
steel have surged, particularly in Australia, where Peabody
expanded with the $5.1 billion acquisition of Australia's Macarthur
Coal in 2011, the report further related.
The surge means that secured lenders such as Citibank are now
likely to recoup their investment, making a legal battle over how
to treat long-term debt in calculating Peabody's assets largely
irrelevant, the report said. This brings Peabody one step closer
to reaching a consensual bankruptcy reorganization, the report
added.
Peabody said the company was working to resolve the dispute that
pitted its secured lenders against unsecured creditors, including
distressed debt hedge funds Aurelius and Elliott, who were seeking
a larger share of Peabody's assets in the reorganization, the
report further related.
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 (Bankr. E.D. Mo.).
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.
The Office of the U.S. Trustee on April 29, 2016, appointed seven
creditors of Peabody Energy Corp. to serve on the official
committee of unsecured creditors. The Committee retained Morrison
& Foerster LLP as counsel, Spencer Fane LLP as local counsel,
Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle LLP as conflicts counsel,
Blackacre LLC as its independent expert, and Berkeley Research
Group, LLC, as financial advisor.
PERFORMANCE SPORTS: Common Stock Delisted from NYSE
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The New York Stock Exchange LLC filed with the Securities and
Exchange Commission a Form 25 notifying the removal from listing or
registration of Performance Sports Group Ltd.'s common shares on
the Exchange.
About Performance Sports
Exeter, N.H.-based Performance Sports Group Ltd. (NYSE: PSG) (TSX:
PSG) -- http://www.PerformanceSportsGroup.com/-- is a developer
and manufacturer of ice hockey, roller hockey, lacrosse, baseball
and softball sports equipment, as well as related apparel and
soccer apparel. Its products are marketed under the BAUER,
MISSION, MAVERIK, CASCADE, INARIA, COMBAT and EASTON brand names
and are distributed by sales representatives and independent
distributors throughout the world. In addition, the Company
distributes its hockey products through its Burlington,
Massachusetts and Bloomington, Minnesota Own The Moment Hockey
Experience retail stores.
On Oct. 31, 2016, Performance Sports Group Ltd. and certain of its
affiliates have filed voluntary petitions under Chapter 11 of the
Bankruptcy Code in the District of Delaware and commenced
proceedings under the Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act in the
Ontario Superior Court of Justice.
The U.S. Debtors are: BPS US Holdings Inc.; Bauer Hockey, Inc.;
Easton Baseball/Softball Inc.; Bauer Hockey Retail Inc.; Bauer
Performance Sports Uniforms Inc.; Performance Lacrosse Group Inc.;
BPS Diamond Sports Inc.; and PSG Innovation Inc.
The Canadian Debtors are: Performance Sports Group Ltd.; KBAU
Holdings Canada, Inc.; Bauer Hockey Retail Corp.; Easton Baseball
/Softball Corp.; PSG Innovation Corp. Bauer Hockey Corp.; BPS
Canada Intermediate Corp.; BPS Diamond Sports Corp.; Bauer
Performance Sports Uniforms Corp.; and Performance Lacrosse Group
Corp.
The Debtors have hired Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP
as counsel; Young Conaway Stargatt & Taylor, LLP as co-counsel;
Stikeman Elliott LLP as Canadian legal counsel; Centerview LLP as
investment banker to the special committee; Alvarez & Marsal North
America, LLC, as restructuring advisor; Joele Frank, Wilkinson,
Brimmer, Katcher as communications & relations advisor; KPMG LLP as
auditors; Ernst & Young LLP as CCAA monitor; and Prime Clerk LLC as
notice, claims, solicitation and balloting agent.
PERFORMANCE SPORTS: Inks 2nd Amendment to BofA Credit Agreement
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Performance Sports Group Ltd. entered into Amendment No. 2 to
Superiority Debtor-in-Possession ABL Credit Agreement dated as of
Nov. 21, 2016, to the Superpriority Debtor-In-Possession ABL Credit
Agreement dated as of Oct. 31, 2016, previously amended as of Nov.
15, 2016, by and among Performance Sports Group Ltd., Bauer Hockey
Corp., Bauer Hockey, Inc., the subsidiary borrowers and guarantors
party thereto, the lenders from time to time party thereto and Bank
of America, N.A., as administrative agent and collateral agent.
The Company also signed a letter approving an extension of the date
by which the parties to the Superpriority Debtor-In-Possession Term
Loan Credit Agreement, dated as of Oct. 31, 2016, as amended as of
Nov. 15, 2016, must obtain the "Bid Procedures Order" required
under the Term Facility.
A full-text copy of the Amendment No. 2 to Superiority
Debtor-in-Possession ABL Credit Agreement dated as of November 21,
2016, by and among Performance Sports Group Ltd., Bauer Hockey
Corp., Bauer Hockey, Inc., the subsidiary borrowers and guarantors
party thereto, the lenders from time to time party thereto and Bank
of America, N.A., as administrative agent and collateral agent is
available for free at https://is.gd/g2UPoS
About Performance Sports
Exeter, N.H.-based Performance Sports Group Ltd. (NYSE: PSG) (TSX:
PSG) -- http://www.PerformanceSportsGroup.com/-- is a developer
and manufacturer of ice hockey, roller hockey, lacrosse, baseball
and softball sports equipment, as well as related apparel and
soccer apparel. Its products are marketed under the BAUER,
MISSION, MAVERIK, CASCADE, INARIA, COMBAT and EASTON brand names
and are distributed by sales representatives and independent
distributors throughout the world. In addition, the Company
distributes its hockey products through its Burlington,
Massachusetts and Bloomington, Minnesota Own The Moment Hockey
Experience retail stores.
On Oct. 31, 2016, Performance Sports Group Ltd. and certain of its
affiliates have filed voluntary petitions under Chapter 11 of the
Bankruptcy Code in the District of Delaware and commenced
proceedings under the Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act in the
Ontario Superior Court of Justice.
The U.S. Debtors are: BPS US Holdings Inc.; Bauer Hockey, Inc.;
Easton Baseball/Softball Inc.; Bauer Hockey Retail Inc.; Bauer
Performance Sports Uniforms Inc.; Performance Lacrosse Group Inc.;
BPS Diamond Sports Inc.; and PSG Innovation Inc.
The Canadian Debtors are: Performance Sports Group Ltd.; KBAU
Holdings Canada, Inc.; Bauer Hockey Retail Corp.; Easton Baseball
/Softball Corp.; PSG Innovation Corp. Bauer Hockey Corp.; BPS
Canada Intermediate Corp.; BPS Diamond Sports Corp.; Bauer
Performance Sports Uniforms Corp.; and Performance Lacrosse Group
Corp.
The Debtors have hired Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP
as counsel; Young Conaway Stargatt & Taylor, LLP as co-counsel;
Stikeman Elliott LLP as Canadian legal counsel; Centerview LLP as
investment banker to the special committee; Alvarez & Marsal North
America, LLC, as restructuring advisor; Joele Frank, Wilkinson,
Brimmer, Katcher as communications & relations advisor; KPMG LLP as
auditors; Ernst & Young LLP as CCAA monitor; and Prime Clerk LLC as
notice, claims, solicitation and balloting agent.
PERFORMANCE SPORTS: Provides Regulatory and Listing Update
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Performance Sports Group Ltd. has been notified by the New York
Stock Exchange that the staff of NYSE Regulation, Inc. had
determined to commence proceedings to delist the common shares of
the Company (symbol: PSG) from the NYSE based on the Company's
announcement on Oct. 31, 2016, that it had filed voluntary
petitions under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code in
the District of Delaware and commenced proceedings under the
Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act in the Ontario Superior Court
of Justice. Trading of the Common Shares on the NYSE was suspended
prior to the opening of trading on Oct. 31, 2016. On Nov. 18,
2016, the NYSE filed a Form 25 with the U.S. Securities and
Exchange Commission, notifying the SEC of the NYSE's intention to
remove the Common Shares from listing and registration on the NYSE
at the opening of business on Nov. 28, 2016.
Further to the Toronto Stock Exchange Bulletin 2016-1077 dated Oct.
31, 2016, and following the conclusion of the expedited review
process, the TSX has determined to delist the Common Shares
(symbol: PSG) at the close of business on Dec. 8, 2016, for failure
to meet the continued listing requirements of the TSX. Trading of
the Common Shares on the TSX was suspended prior to the opening of
trading on Oct. 31, 2016.
The Common Shares will remain suspended from trading on the NYSE
and the TSX through to the applicable delisting date; however,
management currently expects that the Common Shares will continue
to be quoted on the U.S. over-the-counter markets following the
respective delistings on OTC Pink under the ticker symbol "PSGLQ",
which is operated by OTC Markets Group. There is no assurance that
an active market in the trading of the Common Shares will develop
on OTC Pink.
In addition, the Company is also providing a bi-weekly status
update in accordance with its obligations under the alternative
information guidelines set out in National Policy 12-203 Cease
Trade Orders for Continuous Disclosure Defaults ("NP 12-203"). As
previously announced, the Company is subject to a management cease
trade order ("MCTO") issued by the Ontario Securities Commission,
the Company's principal regulator in Canada, in connection with the
delayed filing of its Annual Report on Form 10-K, including its
annual audited financial statements for the fiscal year ended May
31, 2016 and the related management's discussion and analysis. The
previously announced internal investigation being conducted on
behalf of the audit committee of the board of directors of the
Company in relation to the finalization of the Company's financial
statements and related certification process is in the process of
being resumed following a temporary suspension imposed in an effort
to conserve resources and allow senior management to focus on
achieving operational objectives in the period immediately after
the filing of the previously announced voluntary petitions under
Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code in the District of
Delaware and the commencement of proceedings under the Companies'
Creditors Arrangement Act in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice
and the Company advises that (i) there have been no material
changes to the information relating to the delayed filing of its
Annual Filings, (ii) it intends to continue to comply with the
alternative information guidelines of NP 12-203; (iii) except as
previously disclosed, there are no subsequent specified defaults
(actual or anticipated) within the meaning of NP 12-203; and (iv)
there is no other material information concerning the Company and
its affairs that has not been generally disclosed as of the date of
this press release.
The MCTO does not affect the ability of other shareholders to trade
in the securities of the Company, but restricts the ability of the
Company's chief executive officer and chief financial officer from
trading in securities of the Company until two full business days
after all filings the Company is required to make under applicable
securities law have been made or further order of the Ontario
Securities Commission; however, the Ontario Securities Commission
could determine, in its discretion, that it would be appropriate to
issue a general cease trade order against the Company affecting all
of the securities of the Company. The MCTO was issued in response
to an application made by the Company in connection with the
Company's delay in filing its Annual Filings by the applicable
filing deadline.
About Performance Sports
Exeter, N.H.-based Performance Sports Group Ltd. (NYSE: PSG) (TSX:
PSG) -- http://www.PerformanceSportsGroup.com/-- is a developer
and manufacturer of ice hockey, roller hockey, lacrosse, baseball
and softball sports equipment, as well as related apparel and
soccer apparel. Its products are marketed under the BAUER,
MISSION, MAVERIK, CASCADE, INARIA, COMBAT and EASTON brand names
and are distributed by sales representatives and independent
distributors throughout the world. In addition, the Company
distributes its hockey products through its Burlington,
Massachusetts and Bloomington, Minnesota Own The Moment Hockey
Experience retail stores.
On Oct. 31, 2016, Performance Sports Group Ltd. and certain of its
affiliates have filed voluntary petitions under Chapter 11 of the
Bankruptcy Code in the District of Delaware and commenced
proceedings under the Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act in the
Ontario Superior Court of Justice.
The U.S. Debtors are: BPS US Holdings Inc.; Bauer Hockey, Inc.;
Easton Baseball/Softball Inc.; Bauer Hockey Retail Inc.; Bauer
Performance Sports Uniforms Inc.; Performance Lacrosse Group Inc.;
BPS Diamond Sports Inc.; and PSG Innovation Inc.
The Canadian Debtors are: Performance Sports Group Ltd.; KBAU
Holdings Canada, Inc.; Bauer Hockey Retail Corp.; Easton Baseball
/Softball Corp.; PSG Innovation Corp. Bauer Hockey Corp.; BPS
Canada Intermediate Corp.; BPS Diamond Sports Corp.; Bauer
Performance Sports Uniforms Corp.; and Performance Lacrosse Group
Corp.
The Debtors have hired Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP
as counsel; Young Conaway Stargatt & Taylor, LLP as co-counsel;
Stikeman Elliott LLP as Canadian legal counsel; Centerview LLP as
investment banker to the special committee; Alvarez & Marsal North
America, LLC, as restructuring advisor; Joele Frank, Wilkinson,
Brimmer, Katcher as communications & relations advisor; KPMG LLP as
auditors; Ernst & Young LLP as CCAA monitor; and Prime Clerk LLC as
notice, claims, solicitation and balloting agent.
PETERS MACHINE: Hires Equity Partners as Business Broker
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Peters Machine, Inc. asks for permission from the U.S. Bankruptcy
Court for the Central District of Illinois to employ Equity
Partners HG LLC as business broker.
The Debtor requires Equity Partners to market the Debtor and its
assets for either:
(a) an investor in the Debtor or a successor entity; or
(b) a going concern sale.
If Equity Partners' structures, and the Court approves, a going
concern sale of the Debtor or its assets within 90 days of the
Court's approval of its Agreement, then Equity Partners will
receive a fee (subject to final court approval) of 8% of the first
$3.0 million of the gross sale amount and 6% of gross sale amount
in excess of $3.0 million.
Equity Partners requested:
-- that the Debtor advance (in two monthly installments) up to
the $20,000 in out-of-pocket expenses that Equity Partners
projects it will require to properly market the Debtor for an
investment or going concern sale; and
-- that if Equity Partners is unable to obtain at least a
binding commitment for a going concern sale within the 90-day
period described above, then Equity Partners will obtain a
right of first refusal to purchase, or auction, the Debtor's
assets.
Kenneth W. Mann, senior managing director of Equity 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 Debtor and its estate.
The Court will hold a hearing on the application on November 29,
2016, at 9:30 a.m.
Equity Partners can be reached at:
Kenneth W. Mann
EQUITY PARTNERS HG LLC
16 N. Washington St., Suite 102
Easton, MD 21601
Tel: (866) 969-1115 ext. 1
Fax: (866) 604-9434
E-mail: KMann@EquityPartnersHG.com
Peters Machine, Inc., based in Decatur, IL, filed a Chapter 11
petition (Bankr. C.D. Ill. Case No. 16-71534) on September 20,
2016. The Hon. Mary P. Gorman presides over the case. Jonathan A
Backman, Esq., at Law Office of Jonathan A. Backman, as bankruptcy
counsel.
In its petition, the Debtor estimated $1 million to $10 million in
both assets and liabilities. The petition was signed by Jerald L.
Nelson, president.
PETROLIA ENERGY: Needs More Time to File Sept. 30 Form 10-Q
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Petrolia Energy Corporation filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission a Form 12b-25 notifying the delay in the filing of its
quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the period ended Sept. 30, 2016.
The Company was unable to prepare and review all necessary
information to be included in the quarterly report on Form 10-Q for
the period ended Sept. 30, 2016. The Company said it could not
complete the report in sufficient time to permit the filing of the
10-Q without unreasonable expense and effort.
About Petrolia Energy
Petrolia Energy Corporation, formerly known as Rockdale Resources
Corporation, is an oil and gas exploration, development, and
production company.
The Company's balance sheet at September 30, 2016, showed total
assets of $13.13 million, total liabilities of $5.77 million, and a
stockholders' equity of $7.36 million.
"The Company has suffered recurring losses from operations. These
conditions raise substantial doubt about the Company's ability to
continue as a going concern. The Company plans to generate profits
by reworking its existing oil or gas wells and drilling additional
wells, as needed. The Company will need to raise funds through
either the sale of its securities, issuance of corporate bonds,
joint venture agreements and/or bank financing to accomplish its
goals. The Company does not have any commitments or arrangements
from any person to provide the Company with any additional capital,
at this time. If additional financing is not available when
needed, the Company may need to cease operations," as disclosed in
the Company's quarterly report for the period ended Sept. 30, 2016.
PHARMACOGENETICS DIAGNOSTIC: Hires Kaplan & Partners as Counsel
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Pharmacogenetics Diagnostic Laboratory, LLC, seeks authority from
the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Kentucky to
employ Kaplan & Partners LLP as counsel to the Debtor.
Pharmacogenetics Diagnostic requires Kaplan & Partners to:
a. give legal advice with respect to the Debtor's powers and
duties as debtor in possession in the continued operations
of the estate's business and management of its assets;
b. take all necessary action to protect and preserve the
Debtor's estate, including the prosecution of actions on
behalf of the Debtor, the defense of any actions commenced
against the Debtor, negotiations concerning all litigation
in which the Debtor are involved, if any, and objecting to
claims filed against the Debtor's estate;
c. prepare on behalf of the Debtor all necessary motions,
answers, orders, reports and other legal papers in
connection with the administration of the Debtor's estate
herein; and
d. perform any and all other legal services for the Debtor in
connection with this chapter 11 case and the formulation
and implementation of the Debtor's chapter 11 plan.
Kaplan & Partners will be paid a retainer in the amount of $25,000
including filing fees. The amount of $15,158 has been utilized for
pre-petition services and the Chapter 11 filing fee, leaving $9,842
in Kaplan & Partners' escrow account pending further order from the
Court.
Kaplan & Partners will also be reimbursed for reasonable
out-of-pocket expenses incurred.
Charity B. Neukomm, member of Kaplan & Partners 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 Debtor and its estates.
Kaplan & Partners can be reached at:
Charity B. Neukomm, Esq.
KAPLAN & PARTNERS LLP
710 West Main Street, 4th Floor
Louisville KY 40202
Tel: 502-540-8285
Fax: 502-540-8282
E-mail: cneukomm@kplouisville.com
About Pharmacogenetics Diagnostic
Pharmacogenetics Diagnostic Laboratory, LLC, dba PGXL Laboratories
dba PGX Laboratories, filed a Chapter 11 petition (Bankr. W.D. Ky.
Case No. 16-33404) on Nov. 8, 2016. The petition was signed by Dr.
Roland Valdes, Jr., president/CEO.
The case is assigned to Judge Thomas H. Fulton. The Debtor is
represented by Charity Bird Neukomm, Esq., at Kaplan & Partners
LLP.
The Debtor estimated assets at $500,000 to $1 million and
liabilities at $10 million to $50 million at the time of the
filing.
PICKETT BROTHERS: Hearing on Disclosures Set For Dec. 6
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The Hon. Robert Summerhays of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the
Western District of Louisiana has scheduled for Dec. 6, 2016, at
10:00 a.m. the hearing to consider the adequacy of Pickett Brothers
Partnership's disclosure statement referring to the Debtor's plan
of reorganization.
Objections to the Disclosure Statement must be filed with the Court
at least seven full business days before the hearing.
Headquartered in Washington, Louisiana, Pickett Brothers
Partnership filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection (Bankr. W.D.
La. Case No. 16-50638) on May 9, 2016, estimating its assets and
liabilities at between $1 million and $10 million each. The
petition was signed by Thomas A. Pickett, partner.
Judge Robert Summerhays presides over the case.
Thomas E. St. Germain, Esq., at Weinstein & St. Germain serves as
the Debtor's bankruptcy counsel.
PICO HOLDINGS: Bloggers Ask Board To Consider Share Buyback
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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 $662 million in assets and $426 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/(RPN) have taken to
the Internet to advance the shareholder cause.
The bloggers ask the PICO Board to consider a share repurchase.
According to the bloggers, "John 'The Juicer' Hart, ousted ex-PICO
CEO, revealed the Revised Business Plan in November 2015, pledging
to sell assets and return capital to shareholders. One year later,
since Mendell Energy was effectively given as severance to Juicer,
shareholders have seen zero asset sales and zero return of
capital.
"If new CEO Max Webb's words are taken at face value, PICO
shareholders can expect that to change -- hopefully soon. RPN stops
short of demanding a share repurchase, but we believe the Board
should weigh this option carefully. There are several reasons for
our opinion.
"Most PICO owners would argue that at $14 per share, fractional
interests in PICO are selling below intrinsic value. Share
repurchases at this level present a once-in-a-PICO opportunity to
create value for remaining shareholders.
"Mr. Webb has said that asset sales are now in motion. With every
asset sale announcement, PICO's stock price is expected to
increase. As the stock price increases, a share repurchase creates
less value for remaining owners.
"The market is taking notice of the changes at PICO. RPN readership
is at an all-time high. RPN Twitter followers are at an all-time
high. Our struggle for value creation was recently profiled by Tony
Chapelle in the Financial Times' Agenda two weeks ago. Greater
attention means PICO shares are likely poised for an increase on
any favorable news.
"Blackout rules make PICO's window to repurchase shares
extraordinarily small, according to a corporate governance expert
on our panel. In PICO's case, assuming 2015's schedule applies,
blackout rules will prohibit PICO from share repurchases from
December 15, 2016 until May 12, 2017 -- the next 6 months!
"PICO will have the money. John Perri, CFO, stated on the latest
earnings call that PICO will receive $32.2 million in the next 12
months. About $11 million goes to the Juicer Termination, but not
until April 2017. Overhead and operations will consume $10.5
million annually, or about $900,000 per month. If PICO has asset
sales in progress, as Mr. Webb indicated, then PICO has sufficient
financial breathing room for a buyback."
"The bloggers note that UCP was recently pegged as an acquisition
target by a prominent homebuilder analyst. "Will Randow,
homebuilder analyst at Citigroup, issued a report on M&A activity
among homebuilders. According to a summary of the report, Mr.
Randow cited three benefits acquirers gain through M&A:
1) reduction of the valuation gap between small and large
builders;
2) generation of synergies; and
3) increase of local market share.
According to the summary, Mr. Randow wrote, "Aside from the normal
benefits of M&A, we believe larger public builders may be more
inclined to acquire the young (i.e., smaller publics) given the
slower paced recovery environment that exhibits lower pricing
power."
Mr. Randow included UCP on the list of likely targets."
"The bloggers note that, due to certain debt covenants, UCP's
options for taking down its maturing debt are limited. "UCP stated,
both in SEC filings and on its latest earnings call, that it was
pursuing three financing options: (a) maturity extension of the
existing Senior Notes; (b) mortgaging more real estate inventory to
procure a higher limit on Construction & Development Loans; and (c)
cash paydown.
"A combination of all three options is possible.
"UCP's ability to paydown debt with cash is limited. Under the
Indenture governing those same 8.5% Senior Notes due 2017, the
Consolidated Tangible Asset Covenant at Section 3.18 prevents UCP
from reducing its tangible assets by more than $25 million in any
calendar year or more than $50 million in absolute.
"Only $8.3 million in debt comes due in the remainder of 2016.
Without a waiver or amendment from PIMCO, the sole holder of the
2017 Senior Notes, the maximum debt that UCP can pay down in 2017
with cash is $25 million. UCP must come up with another way to
repay the other $98.5 million that comes due in 2017."
POSITIVEID CORP: Incurs $4.51 Million Net Loss in Third Quarter
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PositiveID Corporation filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission its quarterly report on Form 10-Q disclosing a net loss
attributable to common stockholders of $4.51 million on $1.06
million of revenue for the three months ended Sept. 30, 2016,
compared to a net loss attributable to common stockholders of
$125,000 on $2.50 million of revenue for the three months ended
Sept. 30, 2015.
For the nine months ended Sept. 30, 2016, the Company reported a
net loss attributable to common stockholders of $10.41 million on
$4.57 million of revenue compared to a net loss attributable to
common stockholders of $6.96 million on $2.68 million of revenue
for the same period a year ago.
As of Sept. 30, 2016, PositiveID had $2.61 million in total assets,
$12.93 million in total liabilities, and a total stockholders'
deficit of $10.32 million.
As of Sept. 30, 2016, cash totaled $140,000 compared to cash of
$173,000 at Dec. 31, 2015.
A full-text copy of the Form 10-Q is available for free at:
https://is.gd/59kHMx
About PositiveID
Delray Beach, Fla.-based PositiveID Corporation has historically
developed, marketed and sold RFID systems used for the
identification of people in the healthcare market. Beginning in
early 2011, the Company has focused its strategy on the growth of
its HealthID business, including the continued development of its
GlucoChip, its Easy Check breath glucose detection device, its
iglucose wireless communication system, and potential strategic
acquisition opportunities of businesses that are complementary to
its HealthID business.
PositiveID reported a net loss attributable to common stockholders
of $11.5 million on $2.94 million of revenues for the year ended
Dec. 31, 2015, compared with a net loss attributable to common
stockholders of $8.22 million on $945,000 of revenues for the year
ended Dec. 31, 2014.
Salberg & Company, P.A., in Boca Raton, Florida, issued a "going
concern" qualification on the consolidated financial statements for
the year ended Dec. 31, 2015, citing that the Company reported a
net loss, and used cash for operating activities of approximately
$11,404,000 and $4,507,000 respectively, in 2015. At Dec. 31,
2015, the Company had a working capital deficiency, a stockholders'
deficit and an accumulated deficit of approximately $10,694,000,
$11,842,000 and $144,161,000 respectively. These matters raise
substantial doubt about the Company's ability to continue as a
going concern.
POTTER HOUSE: Hires Genova & Malin as Attorney
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The Potter House, Inc., seeks authority from the U.S. Bankruptcy
Court for the Southern District of New York to employ Genova &
Malin as attorney to the Debtor.
Potter House requires Genova & Malin to:
a. give the Debtor legal advice with respect to its powers
and duties in its financial situation and management of the
property of the debtor;
b. take necessary action to void liens against the Debtor's
property;
c. prepare, on behalf of the Debtor, necessary petitions,
schedules, orders, pleadings and other legal papers; and
d. perform all other legal services for the Debtor as debtor
which may be necessary herein.
Thomas Genova, member of Genova & Malin, 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 estates.
Genova & Malin can be reached at:
Thomas Genova, Esq.
Andrea B. Malin, Esq.
GENOVA & MALIN
1136 Route 9
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
Tel: (845) 298-1600
About The Potter House
The Potter House, Inc., filed a Chapter 11 bankruptcy petition
(Bankr. S.D.N.Y. Case No. 16-36948) on November 16, 2016,
disclosing under $1 million in both assets and liabilities. The
Debtor is represented by Thomas Genova, at Genova & Malin.
POWER COOLING: Seeks to Hire L.A. Morales as Legal Counsel
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Power Cooling Controls Inc. seeks approval from the U.S. Bankruptcy
Court for the District of Puerto Rico to hire legal counsel in
connection with its Chapter 11 case.
The Debtor proposes to hire L.A. Morales & Associates P.S.C. to
give legal advice regarding its duties under the Bankruptcy Code,
negotiate with creditors, assist in the preparation of a bankruptcy
plan, and provide other legal services.
Lyssette Morales Vidal, Esq., the attorney designated to represent
the Debtor, will be paid an hourly rate of $275 while paralegals
will be paid $75 per hour.
L.A. Morales is a "disinterested person" as defined in section
101(14) of the Bankruptcy Code, according to court filings.
The firm can be reached through:
Lyssette A. Morales Vidal, Esq.
L.A. Morales & Associates P.S.C.
76 Aquamarina
Caguas, PR 00725-1908
Phone: 787.746.2434 / 787.258.2658
Fax: 1.855.298.2515
About Power Cooling Controls
Power Cooling Controls Inc. sought protection under Chapter 11 of
the Bankruptcy Code (Bankr. D. P.R. Case No. 16-09134) on November
17, 2016.
At the time of the filing, the Debtor estimated assets and
liabilities of less than $1 million.
PROFESSIONAL DIVERSITY: Reports Q3 2016 Financial Results
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Professional Diversity Network, Inc., reported a net loss of $1.27
million on $6.36 million of total revenues for the three months
ended Sept. 30, 2016, compared to a net loss of $31.80 million on
$9.22 million of total revenues for the three months ended
Sept. 30, 2015.
For the nine months ended Sept. 30, 2016, the Company reported a
net loss of $3.51 million on $20.55 million of total revenues
compared to a net loss of $34.43 million on $30.01 million of total
revenues for the same period during the prior year.
As of Sept. 30, 2016, Professional Diversity had $36.45 million in
total assets, $18.38 million in total liabilities and $18.06
million in total stockholders' equity.
James Kirsch, the Company's co-chairman, noted that "from top down,
every employee has contributed to our improved financial results,
which are being felt in each of the Company's three divisions." He
continued, "We are particularly pleased with these results when
coupled with our recent transaction with Cosmic Forward Limited,
which, we believe, positions the Company to expand its business
both in the United States and abroad."
A full-text copy of the press release is available for free at:
https://is.gd/GXg3Fj
About Professional Diversity
Professional Diversity Network, Inc., is a dynamic operator of
professional networks with a focus on diversity. The Company
serves a variety of such communities, including Women,
Hispanic-Americans, African-Americans, Asian-Americans, Disabled,
Military Professionals, and Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender
(LGBT). The Company's goal is (i) to assist its registered users
and members in their efforts to connect with like-minded
individuals, identify career opportunities within the network and
(ii) connect members with prospective employers while helping the
employers address their workforce diversity needs.
As of June 30, 2016, Professional Diversity had $37.4 million in
total assets, $16.5 million in total liabilities and $20.9
million in total stockholders' equity.
The Company reported a net loss of $35.8 million in 2015 following
a net loss of $3.65 million in 2014.
QUOTIENT LIMITED: Inks Separation Agreement With CFO
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On Nov. 2, 2016, Quotient Limited and its chief financial officer,
Stephen Unger, mutually agreed that Mr. Unger would leave the
Company to pursue other career opportunities.
On Nov. 9, 2016, and effective as of the Separation Date, the
Company and Mr. Unger entered into a Separation and Release
Agreement.
Pursuant to the Separation Agreement, and consistent with the terms
of Mr. Unger's employment agreement with the Company, the Company
will pay Mr. Unger a lump-sum of $325,000 (equal to Mr. Unger's
annual base salary) and provide him with 12 months of continued
participation in the Company's medical and life insurance plans.
In addition, pursuant to the Separation Agreement, notwithstanding
the termination of his employment, certain of the unvested options
to purchase ordinary shares held by Mr. Unger will vest as follows
on the following dates:
* 22,400 on March 4, 2017;
* 16,933 on April 29, 2017;
* 7,500 on May 20, 2017; and
* 5,000 on June 1, 2017.
The Separation Agreement further provides that Mr. Unger may
exercise the vested options held by him until Nov. 2, 2017, after
which any unexercised options will be forfeited. Finally, Mr.
Unger will forfeit 17,500 unvested options and 37,500 multi-year
restricted share units.
The foregoing payments and benefits are subject to Mr. Unger's
continued compliance with a one-year non-competition covenant and a
two-year non-solicitation covenant applicable to employees,
customers and suppliers of the Company and its subsidiaries and
affiliates.
About Quotient Limited
Quotient is a commercial-stage diagnostics company committed to
reducing healthcare costs and improving patient care through the
provision of innovative tests within established markets. With
an initial focus on blood grouping and serological disease
screening, Quotient is developing its proprietary MosaiQ
technology platform to offer a breadth of tests that is unmatched
by existing commercially available transfusion diagnostic
instrument platforms. The Company's operations are based in
Edinburgh, Scotland; Eysins, Switzerland and Newtown,
Pennsylvania.
Quotient Limited reported a net loss of US$33.87 million for the
year ended March 31, 2016, a net loss of US$59.05 million for
the yera ended March 31, 2015, and a net loss of US$10.16 million
for the year ended March 31, 2014.
Ernst & Young LLP, in Belfast, United Kingdom, issued a "going
concern" qualification on the consolidated financial statements
for the year ended March 31, 2016, citing that the Company has
recurring losses from operations and planned expenditure
exceeding available funding that raise substantial doubt about
its ability to continue as a going concern.
R.E.S. NATION: Must File Plan, Disclosures by March 22
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The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas has
given R.E.S. Nation, LLC, until March 22, 2017, to file its Chapter
11 plan and disclosure statement.
About R.E.S. Nation
R.E.S. Nation, LLC, represents commercial and industrial Businesses
that buy electricity in deregulated service territories, where
R.E.S. procures customers for retail energy providers pursuant to
written agreements with the provider and is paid a commission over
time during the term of the customer agreement.
R.E.S. Nation, LLC, filed a Chapter 11 petition (Bankr. S.D. Tex.
Case No. 16-34744), on Sept. 23, 2016. The petition was signed by
Jeffrey Nowling, manager. The Debtor tapped Susan C. Matthews,
Esq., at Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, APC. At
the time of filing, the Debtor estimated assets and liabilities at
up to $50,000.
U.S. Trustee Judy A. Robbins on Nov. 10 disclosed in a court
filing
that no official committee of unsecured creditors has been
appointed in the Chapter 11 case of R.E.S. Nation, LLC.
RESOLUTE ENERGY: Sageview Reports 4.4% Equity Stake as of Nov. 21
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In an amended Schedule 13D filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission, Sageview Capital Master, L.P., Sageview Capital
Partners (A), L.P., Sageview Capital Partners (B), L.P., Sageview
Partners (C) (Master), L.P., Sageview Capital GenPar, L.P.,
Sageview Capital MGP, LLC, Edward A. Gilhuly and Scott M. Stuart
disclosed that as of Nov. 21, 2016, they beneficially own 765,202
shares of common stock of Resolute Energy Corportaion which
represents 4.4% of the shares outstanding. A full-text copy of the
regulatory filing is available at https://is.gd/Tl5wmV
About Resolute Energy Corporation
Resolute Energy Corp. -- http://www.resoluteenergy.com/-- is an
independent oil and gas company focused on the acquisition,
exploration, exploitation and development of oil and gas
properties, with a particular emphasis on liquids focused,
long-lived onshore U.S. opportunities. Resolute's properties are
located in the Paradox Basin in Utah and the Permian Basin in Texas
and New Mexico.
Resolute reported a net loss of $742 million in 2015, a net loss of
$21.9 million in 2014, and a net loss of $114 million in 2013.
As of Sept. 30, 2016, Resolute Energy had $294.9 million in total
assets, $634.0 million in total liabilities, and a total
stockholders' deficit of $339.1 million.
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As reported by the TCR on Sept. 26, 2016, Moody's Investors
Service, upgraded Resolute Energy's Corporate Family Rating (CFR)
to 'Caa2' from 'Caa3', the Probability of Default Rating to Caa2-PD
from Caa3-PD and its senior unsecured notes rating to 'Caa3' from
'Ca'. The Speculative Grade Liquidity rating was affirmed at
SGL-3. The rating outlook was changed to positive from stable.
"The upgrade to Caa2 reflects Resolute's improved production and
drilling economics, which provide good visibility to continued
growth in a mid $40s oil price environment without increasing debt.
While leverage remains high, we expect moderation in the company's
reserve- and production-based debt metrics from significant
production growth at very competitive drillbit costs," noted John
Thieroff, Moody's VP-Senior Analyst.
RICEBRAN TECHNOLOGIES: Inks Release Agreement With Former CEO
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As previously reported, John W. Short's employment as the chief
executive officer of RiceBran Technologies was terminated on Aug.
27, 2016. On Nov. 18, 2016, the Company and Mr. Short entered into
a Mutual Release Agreement, under which the Company resolved all
matters related to Mr. Short's separation from employment with the
Company and Mr. Short's service on the Company’s board of
directors. The Agreement will be effective on Nov. 23, 2016, and
Mr. Short may revoke the Agreement at any time before that date.
Pursuant to the Agreement, Mr. Short will receive the following
payments: (i) an initial payment of $220,000; (ii) an additional
payment of $225,000, payable on or before Jan. 15, 2017; and (iii)
fifteen equal monthly installments of $17,000, with the first
installment being paid on or before Feb. 15, 2017; and (iv)
$80,000, which represents the value of Mr. Short's compensation had
he continued to serve on the Company's board of directors. Payment
of the amounts described in parts (ii) and (iii) of this paragraph
will accelerate in the event the Company completes certain asset
sales, other than those made in the ordinary course of business.
In addition to the payments, the Agreement also provides for (i) a
mutual release by Mr. Short and the Company, (ii) payment to Mr.
Short's attorneys for legal fees incurred by Mr. Short in
connection with matters related to Mr. Short's employment agreement
and this Agreement, and (iii) full vesting of any unvested
restricted stock held by Mr. Short.
Pursuant to the Agreement, Mr. Short resigned from the Company's
board of directors, which resignation will be effective upon his
receipt of (i) the $220,000 and the $80,000 payments described
above and (ii) a stock certificate for his restricted shares that
vested under the Agreement.
About RiceBran
Scottsdale, Ariz.-based RiceBran Technologies, a California
corporation, is a human food ingredient and animal nutrition
company focused on the procurement, bio-refining and marketing of
numerous products derived from rice bran.
RiceBran reported a net loss of $10.6 million on $39.9 million of
revenues for the year ended Dec. 31, 2015, compared to a net loss
of $26.6 million on $40.10 million of revenues for the year ended
Dec. 31, 2014.
As of Sept. 30, 2016, RiceBran had $31.22 million in total assets,
$31.86 million in total liabilities, $551,000 in total temporary
equity and a total deficit of $1.19 million.
The Company's auditors Marcum LLP, in New York, NY, issued a "going
concern" qualification on the consolidated financial statements for
the year ended Dec. 31, 2015, citing that the Company has suffered
recurring losses from operations resulting in an accumulated
deficit of $251 million at December 31, 2015. This factor among
other things, raises substantial doubt about its ability to
continue as a going concern.
RICHARD SCHRAGGER: Sale of New York Property for $775K Approved
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Judge Carla E. Craig of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern
District of New York authorized Richard Schragger's sale of real
property located at 100 West 39th Street, New York, New York to
Zova Liu for $775,000.
A hearing on the Motion was held on Nov. 16, 2016.
The Purchaser is authorized to close on the Purchase Agreement upon
the entry of the Order.
The sale is free and clear of all liens, claims, interests and
encumbrances.
The 14-day stay of Sale Order is waived.
Richard Schragger sought Chapter 11 protection (Bankr. E.D.N.Y.
Case No. 16-44532) on Oct. 6, 2016.
RIDGE MANOR: Seeks to Hire David W. Steen as Legal Counsel
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Ridge Manor Oaks, LLC seeks approval from the U.S. Bankruptcy Court
for the Middle District of Florida to hire legal counsel.
The Debtor proposes to hire David W. Steen P.A. to give legal
advice regarding its duties under the Bankruptcy Code and provide
other legal services related to its Chapter 11 case.
The hourly rates charged by the firm are:
David Steen, Esq. $450
Associate/Contract Attorney $300
Paralegal $160
Legal Assistants $140
Mr. Steen disclosed in a court filing that no attorney in his firm
represents any interest adverse to the Debtor or its bankruptcy
estate.
The firm can be reached through:
David W. Steen, Esq.
David W. Steen P.A.
2901 W. Busch Boulevard, Suite 311
Tampa, FL 33618
Tel: (813) 251-3000
Email: dwsteen@dsteenpa.com
About Ridge Manor Oaks
Ridge Manor Oaks, LLC sought protection under Chapter 11 of the
Bankruptcy Code (Bankr. M. D. Fla. Case No. 16-09612) on November
8, 2016. The petition was signed by Robert L. Carson, manager.
At the time of the filing, the Debtor disclosed $1.8 million in
assets and $2.47 million in liabilities.
RIVER CREE: DBRS Assigns Confirms BB(low) Issuer Rating
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DBRS Limited confirmed the Issuer Rating and the Senior Secured
2nd-Lien Notes rating of River Cree Enterprises Limited Partnership
at BB (low) and B (high), respectively. All trends are Stable. The
Notes have a recovery rating of RR5. The confirmation is based on
the Company's stable operating performance in a challenging
macroeconomic environment. The ratings continue to reflect River
Cree's single asset and market concentration risk as well as
significant benefits from the Company's First Nations status and
its leading market position.
Adjusted revenue grew by 6.9% year over year as River Cree
continued to outperform other casinos in the Greater Edmonton Area.
The Company's market share in slot machines increased to 33.0% in
the first nine months of 2016 (9M 2016) from 31.7% a year ago.
Revenue increases were driven by the Company's successful
promotional strategy. Adjusted EBITDA margins weakened to 41.0% in
9M 2016 because of promotional offerings at the casino and on
complementary goods and services (including food, beverages and
hotel rooms). River Cree's adjusted EBITDA, which includes First
Nations Development Fund (FNDF) proceeds, was $53 million for the
last 12 months (LTM) ended September 30, 2016, from $52 million in
2015. FNDF proceeds have been more than sufficient to fund 90% (the
maximum allowable percentage) of the Company's debt service
requirements on its term loan and notes. River Cree has used its
cash and free cash flow to fund the remaining amortization
payments. Gross debt-to-EBITDA and EBITDA coverage have remained
stable at 4.46 times (x) and 2.19x, respectively, for the LTM ended
Q3 2016 from 4.49x and 2.17x, respectively, in 2015. Subsequent to
Q3 2016, the Company applied $4.5 million received from an
arbitration settlement with Paragon Gaming Inc. (Paragon) toward
debt reduction.
DBRS expects that River Cree's earnings profile will remain
appropriate for the current rating category over the near to medium
term as the Company maintains its leading market share. Despite the
softened economic conditions in Alberta, DBRS forecasts revenue to
increase in the low-single digits through 2017 based on increasing
customer traffic from ongoing promotional activities. DBRS believes
that margins will remain relatively stable and, as such, DBRS
expects adjusted EBITDA to grow in the low-single digits to
approximately $55 million in 2017.
DBRS expects River Cree's financial profile to remain stable over
the medium term as the Company modestly increases its
cash-generating capacity and uses FNDF proceeds to fund 90% of debt
service on its term loan and notes, including scheduled repayments.
DBRS forecasts that operating EBITDA will be approximately $7.0
million in 2017, more than sufficient to fund the $1.0 million of
maintenance capital expenditures not covered by the FNDF proceeds
and the remaining 10% of debt service requirements of approximately
$3.0 million. As such, DBRS believes that surplus operating EBITDA
will amount to $3.0 million in 2017. As a result of the scheduled
amortization payments, DBRS expects key credit metrics to improve
slightly and to remain well placed within the current rating
category.
RATINGS
Issuer Debt Rated Rating Action Rating
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River Cree Issuer Rating Confirmed BB(low)
Enterprises
Limited
Partnership
River Cree Senior Secured Confirmed B(high)
Enterprises 2nd-Lien Notes
Limited
Partnership
RIVER NORTH 414: Exit Plan Seeks to Sell Assets to Pay Creditors
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River North 414 LLC has filed with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for
the Northern District of Illinois a Chapter 11 plan of
reorganization that proposes to sell its personal properties to a
newly-formed company.
The plan is premised upon the sale by River North of substantially
all of its personal properties, which include food and beverage
inventory and business licenses, to a new company.
The new company has offered to purchase the assets for $220,000,
consisting of a promissory note in the amount of $88,000, and
assumption of all priority tax claims against River North. The
promissory note will be repaid over 24 months at an interest rate
of 5% per annum.
River North may also enter into a competing transaction in which
its assets will be sold to a competing bidder, with sale proceeds
to be distributed to creditors in order of priority.
The restructuring plan also seeks to liquidate all remaining assets
of Premium Themes Inc., an affiliate of River North, and distribute
its cash to creditors in order of priority, according to the
disclosure statement dated November 8.
Class 2 - River North Unsecured Claims, which total $103,000, will
receive: (i) its Pro Rata share of the River North Cash; and (ii)
its Pro Rata share of the OD Equity. Class 3 - River North Insider
Unsecured Claims, which total $450,000, will receive its Pro Rata
share of the OD Equity.
A copy of the disclosure statement is available for free at
https://is.gd/ptek09
About River North 414
River North 414 LLC and Premium Themes, Inc., based in Chicago,
Illinois, sought Chapter 11 protection (Bankr. N.D Ill. Case Nos.
16-17324 and 16-17325) on May 24, 2016. The petitions were signed
by Jesse T. Boyle, authorized officer. The cases are assigned to
Judge Janet S. Baer. The Debtors are represented by Thomas R.
Fawkes, Esq., at Goldstein & McClintock. The Debtors estimated
$100,000 to $500,000 in assets and $1 million to $10 million in
liabilities at the time of the filing.
ROBERT L. PENDERGRAFT: Unsecureds To Recoup 70% Under Plan
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Robert L. Pendergraft and Jane M. Pendergraft filed with the U.S.
Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas a plan of
reorganization and accompanying disclosure statement dated November
11, 2016, a full-text copy of which is available at:
http://bankrupt.com/misc/txsb16-33506-82.pdf
Each creditor holding an allowed unsecured claim of $1,000 or less,
and in excess of $1,000, will receive 70% of the amount of its
claim, in cash, on the effective date or when that claim is allowed
or ordered paid by the final order of the court, whichever date is
later.
The Debtor is in the process of arranging to fund the Plan out of
its significant improvement in overall income over the past few
months -- due to the following factors:
* The cessation of IRS levies and enforcement action has allowed
the Debtor to receive his full regular distributions from
Pendergraft & Simon, LLP in the amount of approximately $16,000 per
month (gross).
* The IRS releasing its levy on the Debtor's social security
income has allowed the Debtor's monthly social security income to
increase from $862.50 to $3,077.
* Pendergraft & Simon, LLP has experienced an increase in hourly
fee legal work, leading to an additional $20,000 to $30,000 per
month, resulting in larger distributions to the Debtor in
connection with his 50% interest in the firm.
* Certain funds held in the Pendergraft & Simon, LLP IOLTA/Trust
account for legal fees are expected to be approved and paid to the
firm in the amount of approximately $150,000 in connection with a
Federal Bankruptcy Case.
* A contingency fee from a settlement of a Pendergraft & Simon,
LLP legal case in the amount of approximately $220,000 is expected
to fund by the end of October 2016.
* Pendergraft & Simon, LLP is also expecting to receive approval
and funding for legal fees in the amount of approximately $300,000
in connection with a Federal Bankruptcy Case.
The Court has set a hearing for the provisional approval of the
Disclosure Statement for December 7, 2016 at 3:00 p.m. (CST).
The Plan was filed by the Debtor's counsel:
Matthew Hoffman, Esq.
Alan B. Saweris, Esq.
HOFFMAN & SAWERIS, P.C.
2777 Allen Parkway, Suite 1000
Houston, Texas 77019
Tel: (713) 654-9990
Fax: (713) 654-0038
Robert L. Pendergraft and Jane M. Pendergraft filed a Chapter 11
petition (Bankr. S.D. Tex. Case No. 16-33506) on July 12, 2016.
ROBIN C. MACCHIA: Creditors To Be Paid in 60 Months
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Robin C. Macchia filed with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the
District of Massachusetts a plan of reorganization and disclosure
statement, which provide that dividends paid to creditors will be
paid out of the Macchias' projected disposable income for 60 months
commencing on the Effective Date of the Plan.
The Allowed Secured claim of Cape Cod Five Cents Savings Bank for
its first mortgage on the Chatham Property will be paid as
follows:
(i) Commencing on the first day of the month following the
Effective Date of this Plan the Debtor will make regular
contractual payments to the creditor or such payments as are to be
made in accordance with terms agreed upon by Debtor and the
creditor.
(ii) Commencing on the Effective Date the Debtor will cure the
$208,133.29 pre- and post-petition arrearage on this Class 2 Claim
by making 60 equal monthly payments in the amount of $3,728.00
each, which amount includes the contract rate of interest. To the
extent the arrears and legal fees are determined to be other than
as shown above, appropriate adjustments will be made in the monthly
amount to be paid or in the number of payments.
The Allowed Secured claim of Cape Cod Five Cents Savings Bank for
its second mortgage on the Chatham Property will be paid as
follows:
(i) Commencing on the first day of the month following the
Effective Date of this Plan the Debtor will make regular
contractual payments to the creditor or such payments as are to be
made in accordance with terms agreed upon by Debtor and the
creditor.
(ii) Commencing on the Effective Date the debtor will cure the
$22,302.00 arrearage on this Class 3 Claim by making 60 equal
monthly payments in the amount of $406.00 each, which amount
includes the contract rate of interest. To the extent the arrears
are determined to be other than as shown above, appropriate
adjustments will be made in the monthly amount to be paid or in the
number of payments.
The Allowed Secured Claim of Rockland Trust Company for its third
mortgage on the Chatham Property will be paid as follows:
(i) The principal amount of this claim is $64,050. Commencing on
the first day of the month following the Effective Date of this
Plan the Debtor will commence making 59 monthly payments in the
amount of $360 each to the creditor or such other payments as are
to be made in accordance with terms agreed upon by Debtor and the
creditor.
(ii) On the 60th month after Effective Date the debtor will pay a
lump sum in the amount of $43,056 on this Class 4 Claim which shall
satisfy this Class 4 Claim in full. As agreed upon between the
parties, no interest shall accrue in the Class 4 Claim so long as
the Debtor is not in material default under the Plan.
On the Effective Date, the Debtor will make a lump sum payment in
the amount of $613 to Credit One Bank, the only creditor holding a
non-tax Allowed Unsecured Claims without priority.
The Allowed Unsecured Claims of the Debtor's parents, Robert and
Florence Haley, which are estimated to be $90,050, will not be paid
until all of the payments required by the Debtor's Plan of
reorganization are paid in full.
The Debtor is a homemaker and mother to two. The Debtor's
non-debtor spouse, David Macchia, is a founder and principal of
Wealth 2K, Inc. As a result of the expenses attendant to their
children's special needs and their diminished income associated
with the economic decline on Wealth2K's business operation, the
couple fell behind on their mortgage loan obligation on their
vacation home in Chatham, Massachusetts. Facing foreclosure
proceedings, Robin filed for protection under Chapter 11 of the
Facing foreclosure proceedings, on August 2, 2013, Robin Macchia
filed for protection under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code.
Unable to propose a feasible plan at that time, that case was
consensually dismissed on February 18, 2014. Experiencing
continued financial difficulties and facing foreclosure
proceedings, on April 25, 2016, Robin Macchia filed the instant
Chapter 11 case.
A full-text copy of the Disclosure Statement dated November 11,
2016, is available at http://bankrupt.com/misc/mab16-11513-51.pdf
Robin C. Macchia filed a Chapter 11 petition (Bankr. D. Mass. Case
No. 16-11513) on April 25, 2016, and is represented by Neil D.
Warrenbrand, Esq., at Law Offices of Neil D. Warrenbrand.
ROC N RAMEN: Unsecureds To Receive $2,000 Plus 60% of Net Profits
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Roc N Ramen 914 LLC filed with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the
Southern District of New York a disclosure statement referring to
the Debtor's plan of reorganization dated Nov. 14, 2016.
Class 5 will consist of General Unsecured Creditors of the Debtor.
The filed and scheduled claims amount to $214,502.811. Allowed
Class 5 claims will receive their pro rata share of $2,000 to be
paid on the Plan's Effective Date. Thereafter, and only after
Class 4 Claims are paid in full, on each anniversary of the Plan's
Effective Date for not more than five anniversaries, allowed Class
5 Claim holders will receive their pro rata share of 60% of the
Debtor's net profits, after payment all expenses, including
salaries, to be paid by the Debtor until the principal amount of
Allowed Class 5 Claims are fully paid. Any time before the fifth
anniversary of the Effective Date, the Debtor may satisfy its
obligations to Class 5 Creditors under this Plan by paying Class 5
Creditors 50% of the amount remaining to be paid to Class 4
Creditors pursuant to this Plan's terms if and when the Debtor
elects to exercise its rights.
The Plan is to be implemented using (a) cash on hand on the
Effective Date; (b) the Debtor's income during the performance of
the Plan; and (c) third-party funding, pursuant to a licensing
agreement. The Debtor will act as collection agent for the
marshaling of the Debtor's assets and disbursing agent for the
payments to be made as provided in the Plan. The Debtor may
delegate these responsibilities to its attorneys. Neither the
Debtor nor its attorneys will obtain a bond for serving as
disbursing agent. All funds to be distributed as provided in the
Plan will be placed in a separate disbursement account. That
disbursement account will be maintained at a depository in the
Southern District of New York which is authorized by the Office of
the U.S. Trustee.
In the event there are any monies remaining with the Debtor as the
result of undistributed funds or funds which are returned, the
funds will revert and become the Reorganized Debtor's property,
free and clear of any and all claims and encumbrances of the Claims
which are provided for as provided in the Plan. 52. The Reorganized
Debtor may, at its own election, transfer, convey and refinance its
business and interests in its business or properties.
The Disclosure Statement is available at:
http://bankrupt.com/misc/nysb16-22062-18.pdf
The Plan was filed by the Debtor's counsel:
Wayne M. Greenwald, Esq.
WAYNE GREENWALD, P.C.
475 Park Avenue South - 26th Floor
New York, New York 10016
Tel: (212) 983-1922
Roc N Ramen 914 LLC is a specialty ramen restaurant in New
Rochelle, New York.
The Debtor filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection (Bankr.
S.D.N.Y. Case No. 16-22062) on Jan. 19, 2016, estimating its assets
at up to $50,000 and its liabilities at between $100,001 and
$500,000.
Wayne M. Greenwald, Esq., at Wayne M. Greenwald, PC, serves as the
Debtor's bankruptcy counsel.
ROOT9B TECHNOLOGIES: Needs More Time to File Sept. 30 Form 10-Q
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root9B Technologies, Inc., has determined it will not be able to
file its quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended
Sept. 30, 2016, within the prescribed time period without
unreasonable effort or expense. The Company expects that the Form
10-Q will be filed on or before the fifth calendar day following
the prescribed due date.
The Company said it evaluates its goodwill and intangible assets
that have indefinite useful lives for impairment at least annually,
or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicated
that the asset may be impaired. According to the Company,
additional time is required for it to complete its annual
impairment testing and finalize its financial statements.
About Root9B
Root9B Technologies, Inc., is a provider of cybersecurity, business
advisory services principally in regulatory risk mitigation, and
energy and controls solutions. As of June 30, 2016, Root9B had
$34.75 million in total assets, $13.81 million in total liabilities
and $20.93 million in total stockholders' equity.
Root9B reported a net loss of $8.33 million in 2015 following a net
loss of $24.43 million in 2014.
Root9B Technologies said in its quarterly report on Form 10-Q for
the three months ended June 30, 2016, that the Company continues to
pursue available options for obtaining additional financing.
However, no assurances can be given that the Company will be
successful in obtaining the necessary financing. Without
additional funding, the issues of not generating material revenue
increases and having negative operating cash flows, among other
issues, raise substantial doubt about the Company's ability to
continue as a "going concern."
S & R PISHVA: Hires Adams Morris as Counsel
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S & R Pishva Investments, LLC, seeks authority from the U.S.
Bankruptcy Court for the District of Maryland to employ Adams
Morris & Sessing as counsel to the Debtor.
S & R Pishva requires Adams Morris to:
a. provide the Debtor legal advice with respect to powers and
duties as debtor-in-possession in the continued operation
of its business and management of its property;
b. prepare and file all necessary bankruptcy pleadings on
behalf of the Debtor;
c. negotiate with creditors;
d. represent the Debtor with respect to adversary and other
proceedings in connection with the Bankruptcy;
e. prepare the Debtor's disclosure statement and plan of
reorganization;
f. prepare on behalf of the Debtor, as debtor-in-possession,
all necessary applications, answers, orders, reports and
other legal papers; and
g. represent in any other matters related to the Bankruptcy
and the Debtor's reorganization.
Adams Morris will be paid at these hourly rates:
Timothy J. Sessing $365
Paralegal $100
Adams Morris will also be reimbursed for reasonable out-of-pocket
expenses incurred.
Timothy J. Sessing, member of Adams Morris & Sessing, 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 estates.
Adams Morris can be reached at:
Timothy J. Sessing, Esq.
ADAMS MORRIS & SESSING
12850 Middlebrook Road, Suite 308
Germantown, MD 20874
Tel: (301) 637-0143
E-mail: tim@amslawgroup.com
About S & R Pishva Investments
S&R Pishva Investments LLC, filed a Chapter 11 bankruptcy petition
(Bankr. D. Md. Case No. 16-25126) on November 15, 2016, disclosing
under $1 million in both assets and liabilities. The Debtor is
represented by Adams Morris & Sessing.
SAEXPLORATION HOLDINGS: Announces New $35M Marine Project Award
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SAExploration Holdings, Inc. announced a new project award for
seismic data acquisition services valued at approximately $35
million.
The award is for a 3D deep water ocean-bottom marine project in
West Africa. SAE expects to initiate this project in late 2016 and
complete it in the first quarter of 2017. This project will be
performed using an advanced remotely-operated-vehicle deployment
method in conjunction with ocean-bottom nodal seismic recording
technology equipped to successfully operate in water depths ranging
from zero to 3,000 meters deep.
SAE will utilize its currently available equipment and other
external resources to execute the project with no new capital
expenditures required.
About SAExploration Holdings, Inc.
SAExploration Holdings, Inc., and its subsidiaries are
internationally-focused oilfield services company offering a full
range of vertically-integrated seismic data acquisition and
logistical support services in Alaska, Canada, South America, and
Southeast Asia to its customers in the oil and natural gas
industry. In addition to the acquisition of 2D, 3D, time-lapse 4D
and multi-component seismic data on land, in transition zones
between land and water, and offshore in depths reaching 3,000
meters, the Company offers a full-suite of logistical support and
in-field data processing services. The Company operates crews
around the world that are supported by over 29,500 owned land and
marine channels of seismic data acquisition equipment and other
leased equipment as needed to complete particular projects.
SAExploration reported a net loss attributable to the Corporation
of $9.87 million in 2015 following a net loss attributable to the
Corporation of $41.8 million in 2014.
As of Sept. 30, 2016, SAExploration had $214.41 million in total
assets, $153.51 million in total liabilities and $60.90 million in
total stockholders' equity.
* * *
In June 2016, S&P Global Ratings lowered its corporate credit
rating on SAExploration Holdings to 'CC' from 'CCC-'. The outlook
remains negative. The downgrade follows SAExploration's
announcement that it plans to launch an exchange offer to existing
holders of its 10% senior secured notes for shares of common equity
and a new issue of second-lien notes.
In September 2016, Moody's Investors Service withdrew
SAExploration's 'Caa2' Corporate Family Rating and other ratings.
SAEXPLORATION HOLDINGS: Appoints Ryan Abney as VP - Finance
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SAExploration Holdings, Inc., entered into a first amendment to the
executive employment agreement with Ryan Abney, which amends the
executive employment agreement between Mr. Abney and the Company
dated as of Aug. 3, 2016.
The Amended Employment Agreement appoints Mr. Abney, who previously
served as vice president - Capital Markets and Investor Relations,
to the position of vice president - finance. The Amended
Employment Agreement also provides Mr. Abney with an initial base
salary of $215,000. As previously reported, commencing with the
Company's 2017 fiscal year, Mr. Abney's base salary may be
increased annually (but not decreased without his written consent)
in the discretion of the Board of Directors.
About SAExploration Holdings, Inc.
SAExploration Holdings, Inc., and its subsidiaries are
internationally-focused oilfield services company offering a full
range of vertically-integrated seismic data acquisition and
logistical support services in Alaska, Canada, South America, and
Southeast Asia to its customers in the oil and natural gas
industry. In addition to the acquisition of 2D, 3D, time-lapse 4D
and multi-component seismic data on land, in transition zones
between land and water, and offshore in depths reaching 3,000
meters, the Company offers a full-suite of logistical support and
in-field data processing services. The Company operates crews
around the world that are supported by over 29,500 owned land and
marine channels of seismic data acquisition equipment and other
leased equipment as needed to complete particular projects.
SAExploration reported a net loss attributable to the Corporation
of $9.87 million in 2015 following a net loss attributable to the
Corporation of $41.8 million in 2014.
As of Sept. 30, 2016, SAExploration had $214.41 million in total
assets, $153.51 million in total liabilities and $60.90 million in
total stockholders' equity.
* * *
In June 2016, S&P Global Ratings lowered its corporate credit
rating on SAExploration Holdings to 'CC' from 'CCC-'. The outlook
remains negative. The downgrade follows SAExploration's
announcement that it plans to launch an exchange offer to existing
holders of its 10% senior secured notes for shares of common equity
and a new issue of second-lien notes.
In September 2016, Moody's Investors Service withdrew
SAExploration's 'Caa2' Corporate Family Rating and other ratings.
SAEXPLORATION HOLDINGS: Terminates Chief Accounting Officer
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SAExploration Holdings, Inc. and Trisha Gerber, who has served as
the Company's chief accounting officer, mutually agreed to the
termination of her executive employment agreement with the Company
dated as of Sept. 29, 2014, following the change of control of the
Company that occurred in connection with its comprehensive
restructuring in July 2016, so that she may pursue other endeavors.
The effective date of Ms. Gerber's departure was Nov. 10, 2016.
Pursuant to her Executive Employment Agreement, in addition to her
base salary and other amounts earned by her through her last day of
her employment, certain severance benefits, including an amount
equal to one year's base salary, provided that Ms. Gerber executes
a release of claims. The provisions of Ms. Gerber's Executive
Employment Agreement that survive the termination, including the
confidentiality provisions, will continue as set forth in the
Employment Agreement. Brent Whiteley, the Company's chief
financial officer, general counsel and secretary, will perform the
functions of principal accounting officer for the Company.
About SAExploration Holdings, Inc.
SAExploration Holdings, Inc., and its subsidiaries are
internationally-focused oilfield services company offering a full
range of vertically-integrated seismic data acquisition and
logistical support services in Alaska, Canada, South America, and
Southeast Asia to its customers in the oil and natural gas
industry. In addition to the acquisition of 2D, 3D, time-lapse 4D
and multi-component seismic data on land, in transition zones
between land and water, and offshore in depths reaching 3,000
meters, the Company offers a full-suite of logistical support and
in-field data processing services. The Company operates crews
around the world that are supported by over 29,500 owned land and
marine channels of seismic data acquisition equipment and other
leased equipment as needed to complete particular projects.
SAExploration reported a net loss attributable to the Corporation
of $9.87 million in 2015 following a net loss attributable to the
Corporation of $41.8 million in 2014.
As of Sept. 30, 2016, SAExploration had $214.41 million in total
assets, $153.51 million in total liabilities and $60.90 million in
total stockholders' equity.
* * *
In June 2016, S&P Global Ratings lowered its corporate credit
rating on SAExploration Holdings to 'CC' from 'CCC-'. The outlook
remains negative. The downgrade follows SAExploration's
announcement that it plans to launch an exchange offer to existing
holders of its 10% senior secured notes for shares of common equity
and a new issue of second-lien notes.
In September 2016, Moody's Investors Service withdrew
SAExploration's 'Caa2' Corporate Family Rating and other ratings.
SCIO DIAMOND: Incurs $845K Net Loss in Second Quarter
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Scio Diamond Technology Corporation filed with the Securities and
Exchange Commission its quarterly report on Form 10-Q disclosing a
net loss of $845,250 on $242,066 of net revenue for the three
months ended Sept. 30, 2016, compared to a net loss of $809,588 on
$236,292 of net revenue for the three months ended Sept. 30, 2015.
For the six months ended Sept. 30, 2016, the Company reported a net
loss of $2.11 million on $427,127 of net revenue compared to a net
loss of $1.68 million on $408,467 of net revenue for the same
period a year ago.
As of Sept. 30, 2016, Scio Diamond had $9.12 million in total
assets, $4.05 million in total liabilities and $5.06 million in
total shareholders' equity.
"We expect that working capital requirements will continue to be
funded through a combination of our existing funds, further
issuances of securities, and future credit facilities or corporate
borrowings. Our working capital requirements are expected to
increase in line with the growth of our business.
"As of March 31, 2016, our cash balance was $192,880 and as of
September 30, 2016 our cash balance was reduced to $9,947. This
reduction was due to our operating cash needs. Our cash at
September 30, 2016 is not expected to be adequate to fund our
operations over the current fiscal year ending March 31, 2017. As
of September 30, 2016, we had no additional lines of credit or
other bank financing arrangements other than as described in Item
1, Note 4. Generally, we have financed operations through
September 30, 2016 through the proceeds of sales of our common
stock, convertible notes and borrowings under our existing credit
facilities. The Company is pursuing additional issuances of equity
capital or debt to meet operating cash requirements.
"Additional issuances of equity or convertible debt securities will
result in dilution to our current stockholders. Such securities
might have rights, preferences or privileges senior to our common
stock. Additional financing may not be available upon acceptable
terms, or at all. If adequate funds are not available or are not
available on acceptable terms, we may not be able to take advantage
of prospective new business endeavors or opportunities, which could
significantly and materially restrict our business operations and
could result in the shutdown of operations," the Company stated in
the SEC filing.
A full-text copy of the Form 10-Q is available for free at:
https://is.gd/CgEqJ1
About Scio Diamond
Scio Diamond Technology Corporation was incorporated under the laws
of the State of Nevada as Krossbow Holding Corp. on Sept. 17, 2009.
The Company's focus is on man-made diamond technology development
and commercialization.
Scio Diamond reported a net loss of $3.62 million on $616,758 of
revenue for the year ended March 31, 2016, compared to a net loss
of $4.14 million on $726,193 of revenue for the year ended
March 31, 2015.
Cherry Bekaert LLP, in Greenville, South Carolina, issued a "going
concern" qualification on the consolidated financial statements for
the year ended March 31, 2016, citing that the Company has
generated limited revenue, incurred net losses and incurred
negative operating cash flows since inception and will require
additional financing to fund the continued development of products.
The availability of such financing cannot be assured. These
conditions raise substantial doubt about its ability to continue as
a going concern.
SEANERGY MARITIME: Prices $3.6 Million Registered Direct Offering
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Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp. announced that it has entered into
a Securities Purchase Agreement with unaffiliated third party
institutional investors, pursuant to which the Company will sell
1,305,000 shares of common stock at a purchase price of $2.75 per
share for gross proceeds of $3.6 million in a registered direct
offering. The closing of the transaction is expected to occur on
or about Nov. 23, 2016, subject to the satisfaction of customary
closing conditions.
Maxim Group LLC acted as the exclusive placement agent for the
offering.
The Company estimates that the net proceeds from the sale of the
securities, after deducting fees and expenses, will be
approximately $3.2 million. The net proceeds of this offering are
expected to be used for general corporate purposes, including
funding of vessel acquisitions.
The shares of common stock are being offered pursuant to a shelf
registration statement on Form F-3 (File No. 333- 205301)
previously filed and declared effective by the United States
Securities and Exchange Commission. A prospectus supplement
relating to the offering will be filed by the Company with the SEC.
When filed, copies of the prospectus supplement, together with the
accompanying base prospectus, can be obtained at the SEC's website
at http://www.sec.govor from the offices of Maxim Group LLC, 405
Lexington Avenue, New York, New York 10174, Attn: Prospectus
Department, or by telephone at (800) 724-0761.
Recent Developments
On Sept. 26, 2016, the Company entered into separate agreements
with an unaffiliated third party for the purchase of two secondhand
Capesize vessels for a gross purchase price of $20.75 million per
vessel. The Vessels are expected to be delivered between the end
of November 2016 and early January 2017, subject to the
satisfaction of certain customary closing conditions.
On Oct. 4, 2016, the Company entered into a $4.2 million loan
facility with Jelco Delta Holding Corp., an entity affiliated with
the Company's principal shareholder, to fund the initial deposits
for the Vessels. The Loan Facility bears interest at LIBOR plus a
margin of 5%, which is payable quarterly. On Nov. 17, 2016, the
Company entered into Amendment No. 1 to the Loan Facility, which
provides that effective Nov. 10, 2016, the principal is due on Dec.
31, 2016. The Loan Facility is secured by a pledge of shares in
the Company's direct holding subsidiary that owns the Company's two
indirect vessel-owning subsidiaries that have agreed to purchase
the Vessels.
A full-text copy of the Form 8-K report is available at:
https://is.gd/XuywFC
About Seanergy
Athens, Greece-based Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp. is an
international company providing worldwide seaborne transportation
of dry bulk commodities. The Company owns and operates a fleet
of seven dry bulk vessels that consists of three Handysize, two
Supramax and two Panamax vessels. Its fleet carries a variety of
dry bulk commodities, including coal, iron ore, and grains, as
well as bauxite, phosphate, fertilizer and steel products.
For the year ended Dec. 31, 2015, the Company reported a net loss
of US$8.95 million on US$11.2 million of net vessel revenue
compared to net income of US$80.3 million on US$2.01 million of
net vessel revenue for the year ended Dec. 31, 2014.
As of March 31, 2016, the Company had US$206 million in total
assets, US$185 million in total liabilities, and US$21.09 million
in stockholders' equity.
Ernst & Young (Hellas) Certified Auditors-Accountants S.A., in
Athens, Greece, issued a "going concern" qualification on the
consolidated financial statements for the year ended Dec. 31,
2015, citing that the Company reports a working capital deficit and
estimates that it may not be able to generate sufficient cash flow
to meet its obligations and sustain its continuing operations for a
reasonable period of time, that in turn raise substantial doubt
about the Company's ability to continue as a going concern.
SEANERGY MARITIME: Sold 1.3M Shares to 3 Investors
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Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp. entered into a securities purchase
agreement with three institutional investors which are unaffiliated
third parties on Nov. 18, 2016, pursuant to which the Company sold
1,305,000 shares of its common stock in a registered direct
offering. The closing of the Offering occurred on Nov. 23, 2016.
About Seanergy
Athens, Greece-based Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp. is an
international company providing worldwide seaborne transportation
of dry bulk commodities. The Company owns and operates a fleet
of seven dry bulk vessels that consists of three Handysize, two
Supramax and two Panamax vessels. Its fleet carries a variety of
dry bulk commodities, including coal, iron ore, and grains, as
well as bauxite, phosphate, fertilizer and steel products.
For the year ended Dec. 31, 2015, the Company reported a net loss
of US$8.95 million on US$11.2 million of net vessel revenue
compared to net income of US$80.3 million on US$2.01 million of
net vessel revenue for the year ended Dec. 31, 2014.
As of March 31, 2016, the Company had US$206 million in total
assets, US$185 million in total liabilities, and US$21.09 million
in stockholders' equity.
Ernst & Young (Hellas) Certified Auditors-Accountants S.A., in
Athens, Greece, issued a "going concern" qualification on the
consolidated financial statements for the year ended Dec. 31,
2015, citing that the Company reports a working capital deficit and
estimates that it may not be able to generate sufficient cash flow
to meet its obligations and sustain its continuing operations for a
reasonable period of time, that in turn raise substantial doubt
about the Company's ability to continue as a going concern.
SEANIEMAC INTERNATIONAL: Incurs $2.85 Million Net Loss in 3rd Qtr.
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Seaniemac International, Ltd., filed with the Securities and
Exchange Commission its quarterly report on Form 10-Q disclosing
net loss of $2.85 million on $7,480 of gross gaming revenue for the
three months ended Sept. 30, 2016, compared to a net loss of
$745,375 on $10,621 of gross gaming revenue for the three months
ended Sept. 30, 2015.
For the nine months ended Sept. 30, 2016, the Company reported a
net loss of $3.59 million on $153,444 of gross gaming revenue
compared to a net loss of $1.60 million on $163,650 of gross gaming
revenue for the same period a year ago.
As of Sept. 30, 2016, Seaniemac had $1.70 million in total assets,
$11.96 million in total liabilities, all current, and a total
deficit of $10.25 million.
At Sept. 30, 2016, the Company had working capital deficiencies and
accumulated deficit of $11,850,708 and $12,307,348, respectively.
"Management believes the Company will continue to incur losses and
negative cash flows from operating activities for the foreseeable
future and will need additional equity or debt financing to sustain
its operations until it can achieve profitability and positive cash
flows, if ever. The Company launched its on-line gaming website
that targets the Irish market which began to generate revenues
during the quarter ended June 30, 2013. The Company's continuation
as a going concern is dependent upon its ability to ultimately
attain profitable operations, generate sufficient cash flow to meet
its obligations, and obtain additional financing as may be
required. The outcome of this uncertainty cannot be assured.
"Management intends to finance operating costs over the next 12
months with existing cash on hand, loans from stockholders and
directors, and a possible private placement of our securities. No
stockholder, director, or possible private placement participant
has agreed to loan us any funds nor agreed to purchase any of our
securities. The Company is currently in negotiations with a
potential investor to purchase shares of our common stock.
Although we can give no assurance that the transaction will close,
the parties are working toward finalizing an agreement in the
fiscal year ending December 31, 2016. If the transaction is
consummated, we expect to use the proceeds from the sale of common
stock to the investor to partially fund our operating costs. The
Company continues to explore various financing alternatives,
including debt and equity financings and strategic partnerships, as
well as trying to generate additional revenue. However, at this
time, the Company has no commitments to obtain any additional
funds, and there can be no assurance such funds will be available
on acceptable terms or at all. If the Company is unable to obtain
additional funding and improve its operations, the Company's
financial condition and results of operations may be materially
adversely affected and the Company may not be able to continue
operations," the Company stated in the report.
A full-text copy of the Form 10-Q is available for free at:
https://is.gd/wNHwak
About Seaniemac
Based in Huntington, N.Y., Seaniemac International, Ltd. is engaged
in maintaining a Website for online gambling, including sports
betting and casino gaming in Ireland under the brand name,
Seaniemac.com. The Company utilizes a third-party white-label
online gaming Website provider to develop and operate its branded
Website, apollobet.com (apollobet.com), operations, sports book
trading, Website hosting, payment solutions, security and first
line support of gaming related questions.
Seaniemac reported a net loss of $3.73 million for the year ended
Dec. 31, 2015, following a net loss of $2.85 million for the year
ended Dec. 31, 2014.
RBSM LLP, in New York, issued a "going concern" qualification on
the consolidated financial statements for the year ended Dec. 31,
2015, citing that Company has suffered recurring losses from
operations and has an accumulated deficit and working capital
deficit as of Dec. 31, 2015, which raises substantial doubt about
its ability to continue as a going concern.
SOTERA WIRELESS: Seeks to Hire Piper Jaffray as Investment Banker
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Sotera Wireless, Inc. and Sotera Research, Inc. seek approval from
the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of California
to hire an investment banker in connection with their Chapter 11
cases.
The Debtors propose to hire Piper Jaffray & Co. to provide these
services:
(a) reviewing the Debtors' business and operations and the
industry and markets which they serve;
(b) preparing materials describing, among other things, the
Debtors and the nature of their operations;
(c) contacting potential purchasers and participating in
visits to the Debtors' facilities by these purchasers;
(d) assisting in negotiations with potential purchasers;
(e) assisting in analyzing purchase proposals received;
(f) contacting potential licensors;
(g) making introductions and performing services as
recommended to develop potential licensors' interest in
the Debtors' intellectual patent portfolio;
(h) assisting in negotiations with potential licensors and in
analyzing licensing proposals submitted by potential
licensors;
(i) analyzing various restructuring scenarios and the
potential impact of these scenarios on the value of the
Debtors and the recoveries of those stakeholders impacted
by the restructuring;
(j) advising the Debtors and negotiating with lenders with
respect to potential waivers or amendments of various
credit facilities;
(k) providing strategic advice with regard to restructuring
or refinancing the Debtors' obligations;
(l) providing financial advice and assistance to the Debtors
in developing a restructuring;
(m) providing financial advice and assistance to the Debtors
in structuring any new securities to be issued under a
restructuring; and
(n) assisting the Debtors and participating in negotiations
with entities or groups affected by the restructuring.
Piper Jaffray will receive a monthly financial advisory fee of
$50,000. Fifty percent of the monthly fee will be payable in cash
upon incurrence, and 50% of it will be payable in cash upon
completion of a transaction or restructuring.
In the event the Debtors consummate a transaction, the firm will
receive a cash fee equal to 2% of the "aggregate transaction value"
above $125 million and up to $200 million, plus 6% of the aggregate
transaction value above 200 million.
If a licensing agreement is consummated, Piper Jaffray will be paid
a cash fee equal to 10% of the total upfront payment to the Debtors
upon signing of the agreement. The firm will also receive a cash
fee of $1 million in the event a restructuring is consummated.
Meanwhile, a non-refundable arrangement fee of 4.5% of the
aggregate principal amount of financing will be paid to the firm in
the event the Debtors consummate a financing.
Peter Schwab, a managing director with Piper Jaffray, disclosed in
a court filing that his firm is a "disinterested person" as defined
in section 101(14) of the Bankruptcy Code.
The firm can be reached through:
Peter Schwab
Piper Jaffray & Co.
71 S. Wacker Drive
Hyatt Center, 24th Floor
Chicago, IL 60606
Tel: +1 312 267-5151
About Sotera Wireless
Sotera Wireless, Inc., and Sotera Reseach, Inc., filed chapter 11
petitions (Bankr. S.D. Cal. Case Nos. 16-05968 and 16-05969) on
Sept. 30, 2016. The Debtors are represented by Victor A.
Vilaplana, Esq. and Marshall J. Hogan, Esq., at Foley & Lardner
LLP. The cases are assigned to Judge Laura S. Taylor. At the time
of the filing, Sotera Wireless estimated assets and liabilities at
$10 million to $50 million, while Sotera Research estimated assets
at $1 million to $10 million and liabilities at $10 million to $50
million.
SPECTACULARX INC: Hires Pulman Cappuccio as Counsel
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SpectaculaRX, Inc. asks for permission from the U.S. Bankruptcy
Court for the Western District of Texas to employ Pulman,
Cappuccio, Pullen, Benson & Jones, LLP as counsel.
The Debtor requires Pulman Cappuccio to:
(a) take all necessary actions to protect and preserve the
Debtor's estate, including the prosecution of actions on
Debtor's behalf, the defense of any action commenced
against Debtor, the negotiation of disputes in which Debtor
is involved, and preparation of objections to claims filed
against the Debtor's estate;
(b) prepare on behalf of Debtor any necessary applications,
answers, complaints, motions, objections, responses,
orders, reports, and any other pleadings and court filings
in connection with the administration and prosecution of
the Debtor's Case;
(c) advise and consult with Debtor concerning legal questions
regarding all aspects of the bankruptcy case, including
issues regarding administering the bankruptcy estate's
assets, sale or lease of such assets, claims and objections
to claims, and any appropriate litigation including
avoidance actions or affirmative claims of the estate
against third parties; and
(d) perform all other necessary legal services in connection
with the Case.
Pulman Cappuccio will be paid at these hourly rates:
Randall A. Pulman $425
Thomas Rice $350
Jerry Cohen $350
Associates $200
Paralegals $110
Law Clerks $90
Pulman Cappuccio will also be reimbursed for reasonable
out-of-pocket expenses incurred.
On October 19, 2016, Debtor paid $25,000 to the Firm in connection
with preparing and filing this bankruptcy case. The Firm incurred
$2,892.50 in fees and $1,717 in expenses, which was applied against
the retainer prior to filing the petition. The Firm holds the
remaining $20,390.50 as a retainer for security against
post-petition fees and expenses, as approved by orders of the
Court.
Thomas Rice, partner of Pulman Cappuccio, 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.
Pulman Cappuccio can be reached at:
Thomas Rice, Esq.
PULMAN, CAPPUCCIO, PULLEN,
BENSON & JONES, LLP
2161 N.W. Military Highway, Ste 400
San Antonio, TX 78213
Tel: (210) 222-9494
Fax: (210) 892-1610
E-mail: trice@pulmanlaw.com
About SpectaculaRX, Inc.
SpectaculaRX, Inc., d/b/a Pearle Vision #8699, filed a chapter 11
petition (Bankr. W.D. Tex. Case No. 16-52383) on Oct. 19, 2016.
The petition was signed by Virge Santiago, president. The Debtor
is represented by Thomas Rice, Esq., at Pulman, Cappuccio, Pullen,
Benson & Jones, LLP. The case is assigned to Judge Craig A.
Gargotta. The Debtor disclosed total assets at $134,284 and total
liabilities at $223,475, as of Sept. 30, 2016.
SPURLOW'S OUTDOOR: Seeks to Hire A+ Accounting
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Spurlow's Outdoor Outfitters LLC seeks approval from the U.S.
Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Florida to hire an
accountant.
The Debtor proposes to hire A+ Accounting and Tax to prepare tax
returns and court-ordered reports, conduct tax research, and
provide other accounting services related to its Chapter 11 case.
Akshay Dave, a certified public accountant employed with the firm,
will be paid an hourly rate of $175.
A+ Accounting attests that it does not hold or represent any
interest adverse to the Debtor.
The firm can be reached through:
Akshay Dave
A+ Accounting and Tax
P.O. Box 372
Brandon, FL 33509
About Spurlow's Outdoor
Spurlow's Outdoor Outfitters, LLC, filed a Chapter 11 bankruptcy
petition (Bankr. M.D. Fla. Case No. 16-05463) on June 24, 2016,
listing under $1 million in both assets and liabilities. The
Debtor is represented by Buddy D. Ford P.A.
An official committee of unsecured creditors has not yet been
appointed.
SS&C TECHNOLOGIES: Egan-Jones Hikes Sr. Unsec. Ratings to 'B-'
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Egan-Jones Ratings Company, on Oct. 19, 2016, raised the senior
unsecured ratings on debt issued by SSC&C Technologies Holdings Inc
to B- from CCC. EJR also hiked the rating on commercial paper by
the Company to B from C.
SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc. provides software products and
software-enabled services to financial services providers in North
America, Europe, Asia, Australia, and Africa.
STEEL DYNAMICS: Egan-Jones Hikes Sr. Unsec. Ratings to BB+
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Egan-Jones Ratings Company, on Oct. 25, 2016, raised the senior
unsecured ratings on debt issued by Steel Dynamics Inc. to BB+ from
BB.
Steel Dynamics, Inc., is a steel producer based in Fort Wayne,
Indiana.
STEPHEN THIEL: Sold 2002 Mercedes CLK55 AMG and Wedding Ring Set
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Stephen Louis Thiel and Lisa Holbrook Thiel ask the U.S. Bankruptcy
Court for the Eastern District of Michigan to authorize their sale
of 2002 Mercedes CLK55 AMG to Tracy Fleming for $6,143, and wedding
ring set for $3,800.
The Debtors filed this Chapter 11 matter on Nov. 24, 2015.
The Debtor's proposed Second Amended Chapter 11 Combined Plan and
Disclosure Agreement is scheduled for confirmation on Jan. 5,
2017.
Since the filing of the case, Mr. Thiel has been receiving in
patient treatment for various medical issues; these treatments have
prevented Mr. Thiel from working fulltime since the inception of
the case.
Due to these issues, and given the fact that Mrs. Thiel has minimal
income, the Debtors sold two personal property items, to wit: (i)
on Sept. 17, 2016, the Debtors sold their 2002 Mercedes CLK55 AMG
for the net price of $6,143 to Tracy Fleming; and (ii) in October
2016, Mrs. Thiel sold her wedding ring set for $3,800.
The Debtors note these sales were disclosed, along with the income
from each, on their respective September and October 2016 operating
reports filed with the Court.
The Debtors, being without sufficient income to pay their monthly
expenses due to Mr. Thiel's medical issues, utilized the proceeds
from the sale of these items to pay necessary monthly expenses.
Given the exigency of the circumstances set forth, the Debtors
neither realized they were required to, nor had sufficient time, to
obtain the Court's permission prior to entering into these sales
arrangements.
The Debtors now seek the Court's approval of said sale, nunc pro
tunc, and an Order Allowing Debtor to Sell Property Free and Clear
of All Liens.
The Debtors assert that the proposed sales were appropriate and
proper under the circumstances described, and furthermore they have
demonstrated cause to sell said property, pursuant to 11 U.S.C.
Section 363(f)(1) and (3).
Counsel for the Debtors:
Corey M. Carpenter, Esq.
C. Jason Cardasis, Esq.
B.O.C. LAW GROUP, P.C.
24100 Woodward Avenue
Pleasant Ridge, MI 48069
Telephone: (248) 584-2100
Stephen Louis Thiel and Lisa Holbrook Thiel sought Chapter 11
protection (Bankr. E.D. Mich. Case No. 15-57132) on Nov. 24, 2015.
STONE ENERGY: Geosphere Capital Holds 6.69% Stake as of Nov. 14
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In an amended Schedule 13D filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission, Geosphere Capital Management, LLC disclosed that as of
Nov. 14, 2016, it beneficially owns 381,366 shares of common stock
of Stone Energy Corp which represents 6.69 percent of 5.7 million
outstanding. A full-text copy of the regulatory filing is
available for free at https://is.gd/SdXMo6
About Stone Energy
Stone Energy is an independent oil and natural gas exploration and
production company headquartered in Lafayette, Louisiana with
additional offices in New Orleans, Houston and Morgantown, West
Virginia. Stone is engaged in the acquisition, exploration,
development and production of properties in the Gulf of Mexico and
Appalachian basins.
As of Sept. 30, 2016, Stone Energy had $1.23 billion in total
assets, $1.75 billion in total liabilities and a total
stockholders' deficit of $519.66 million.
Stone Energy reported a net loss of $1.09 billion in 2015 following
a net loss of $189.5 million in 2014.
Ernst & Young LLP, in New Orleans, Louisiana, issued a "going
concern" qualification on the consolidated financial statements for
the year ended Dec. 31, 2015, citing that the Company could exceed
the Consolidated Funded Debt to consolidated EBITDA financial ratio
covenant set forth in its bank credit facility at the end of the
first quarter of 2016, which would require the Company to seek a
waiver or amendment from its bank lenders. These conditions raise
substantial doubt about the Company's ability to continue as a
going concern.
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As reported by the TCR on Nov. 18, 2016, S&P Global Ratings lowered
its corporate credit rating on Stone Energy to 'D' from 'CC'. "The
'D' rating reflects our expectation that Stone Energy will elect to
file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection rather than make the
November interest payment on its 7.5% senior unsecured notes due
2022," said S&P Global Ratings credit analyst David Lagasse.
STRIKEFORCE TECHNOLOGIES: Incurs $318K Net Loss in Third Quarter
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Strikeforce Technologies, Inc., filed with the Securities and
Exchange Commission its quarterly report on Form 10-Q disclosing a
net loss of $317,511 on $183,029 of revenue for the three months
ended Sept. 30, 2016, compared to a net loss of $390,250 on $76,371
of revenue for the three months ended Sept. 30, 2015.
For the nine months ended Sept. 30, 2016, the Company reported net
income of $4.30 million on $392,628 of revenue compared to a net
loss of $265,826 on $221,109 of revenue for the same period a year
ago.
As of Sept. 30, 2016, Strikeforce had $1.53 million in total
assets, $9.15 million in total liabilities and a total
stockholders' deficit of $7.62 million.
For the nine months ended Sept. 30, 2016, the Company incurred a
loss from operations of $1,416,296 and at Sept. 30, 2016, the
Company had a stockholders' deficit of $7,621,534. These factors,
the Company said, raise substantial doubt about its ability to
continue as a going concern. In addition, the Company's
independent registered public accounting firm, in its report on the
Company's Dec. 31, 2015, financial statements, has raised
substantial doubt about the Company's ability to continue as a
going concern.
"The Company's ability to continue as a going concern is dependent
upon its ability to continue to implement its business plan.
Currently, management is attempting to increase revenues and
improve gross margins by redirecting its sales focus from direct
sales to domestic and international sales channels, primarily
selling through a channel of distributors, value added resellers,
strategic partners and original equipment manufacturers. While the
Company believes in the viability of its strategy to increase
revenues, there can be no assurances to that effect. The Company's
ability to continue as a going concern is dependent upon its
ability to continually increase its customer base and realize
increased revenues from recently signed contracts. No assurance
can be given that any future financing, if needed, will be
available or, if available, that it will be on terms that are
satisfactory to the Company. Even if the Company is able to obtain
additional financing, if needed, it may contain undue restrictions
on its operations, in the case of debt financing, or cause
substantial dilution for its stock holders, in the case of equity
financing."
A full-text copy of the Form 10-Q is available for free at:
https://is.gd/K164x8
About StrikeForce
StrikeForce Technologies, Inc., is a software development and
services company that offers a suite of integrated computer network
security products using proprietary technology. StrikeForce
Technical Services Corporation was incorporated in August 2001
under the laws of the State of New Jersey. On Sept. 3, 2004, the
stockholders approved an amendment to the Certificate of
Incorporation to change the name to StrikeForce Technologies, Inc.
StrikeForce reported a net loss of $3.35 million for the year ended
Dec. 31, 2014, compared to a net loss of $2.41 million for the year
ended Dec. 31, 2013.
Li and Company, PC, in Skillman, New Jersey, issued a "going
concern" qualification on the consolidated financial statements for
the year ended Dec. 31, 2014, citing that the Company had an
accumulated deficit at Dec. 31, 2014, a net loss and net cash used
in operating activities for the reporting period then ended. These
conditions raise substantial doubt about its ability to continue as
a going concern.
T-REX OIL: Releases November 2016 Investor Presentation
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On Nov. 14, 2016, T-Rex Oil, Inc. issued an investor presentation,
a copy of which is available for free at https://is.gd/hBsHKc
About T-Rex
T-Rex Oil, Inc., f/k/a Rancher Energy Corp., is an energy company,
focused on the acquisition, exploration, development and production
of oil and natural gas.
B F Borgers CPA PC, in Denver, Colo., the Company's independent
registered public accounting firm, which audited the Company's
financial statements as of March 31, 2015, and for each of the
years in the two-year period then ended, raised substantial doubt
about the Company's ability to continue as a going concern in a
July 14, 2015 letter to the Company's board of directors and
stockholders. The letter was filed with the Securities and
Exchange Commission together with the Company's revised Annual
Report on Form 10-K delivered to the Commission in December.
B F Borgers said the Company's significant operating losses raise
substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going
concern.
As of June 30, 2016, T-Rex had $3.27 million in total assets, $3.13
million in total liabilities and $58,891 in stockholders' equity.
TC EXPRESS: Hearing on Disclosures & Plan Set For Dec. 14
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The Hon. Jason D. Woodard of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the
Northern District of Mississippi has scheduled for Dec. 14, 2016,
at 10:00 a.m., the hearing to consider the final approval of TC
Express LLC's disclosure statement and the confirmation of the
Debtor's Chapter 11 plan.
The last day to object to the confirmation of the Plan is Dec. 13,
2016. The last day to oppose Disclosure Statement is Dec. 13,
2016. Ballots are due Dec. 12, 2016.
As reported by the Troubled Company Reporter on Oct. 31, 2016, the
Court conditionally approved the Disclosure Statement, and fixed
Nov. 29 as the hearing to consider final approval of the Disclosure
Statement and confirmation of the Plan.
TC Express LLC filed a Chapter 11 petition (Bankr. N.D. Miss. Case
No. 16-11374) on April 20, 2016, and is represented by Gwendolyn
Baptist-Hewlett, Esq., at The Baptist Law Firm PLLC.
TIVO SOLUTIONS: Egan-Jones Lowers Sr. Unsec. Ratings to B+
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Egan-Jones Ratings Company, on Oct. 20, 2016, downgraded the senior
unsecured ratings on debt issued by TiVo Solutions Inc. to B+ from
BB+.
Based in San Jose, California, TiVo Solutions Inc. offers
cloud-based video technology software services.
TOWERSTREAM CORP: May Issue $10 Million Worth of Securities
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Towerstream Corporation filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission a Form S-3 registration statement relating to the offer
and sale, from time to time in one or more offerings, any
combination of common stock, preferred stock, debt securities or
warrants to purchase common stock, preferred stock or debt
securities, or any combination of the foregoing, either
individually or as units comprised of one or more of the other
securities, having an aggregate initial offering price not
exceeding $10,000,000.
In addition, the prospectus relates to the disposition from time to
time of 5,750,000 shares of common stock which are issuable upon
the conversion of the Company's outstanding shares of Series D
Convertible Preferred Stock and Series E Convertible Preferred
Stock held by certain of the selling stockholders. The Company
will not receive any of the proceeds from the sale of shares by the
selling stockholders.
The selling stockholders may sell the shares of common stock
described in this prospectus in a number of different ways and at
varying prices. The selling stockholders will bear all commissions
and discounts, if any, attributable to the sale or disposition of
the shares, or interests therein. The Company will bear all costs,
expenses and fees in connection with the registration of the
shares. The Company will not be paying any underwriting discounts
or commissions in this offering.
If any agents, underwriters or dealers are involved in the sale of
any securities in respect of which this prospectus is being
delivered, the Company will disclose their names and the nature of
its arrangements with them in a prospectus supplement. The net
proceeds the Company expects to receive from any such sale will
also be included in a prospectus supplement.
The Company's common stock is traded on The NASDAQ Capital Market
under the symbol "TWER." On Nov. 22, 2016, the last reported sale
price of the Company's common stock was $0.55 per share.
A full-text copy of the Form S-3 is available for free at:
https://is.gd/OKmr3g
About Towerstream Corporation
Towerstream Corporation (NASDAQ:TWER) offers broadband services in
12 urban markets including New York City, Boston, Los Angeles,
Chicago, Philadelphia, the San Francisco Bay area, Miami, Seattle,
Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, Las Vegas-Reno, and the greater
Providence area.
The Company reported a net loss of $40.5 million in 2015, a net
loss of $27.6 million in 2014 and a net loss of $24.8 million in
2013.
As of Sept. 30, 2016, Towerstream had $36.76 million in total
assets, $43.18 million in total liabilities and a total
stockholders' deficit of $6.42 million.
TRIANGLE USA: Unsecureds' Recovery Unknown Under Ch. 11 Plan
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Triangle USA Petroleum Corp. and its affiliated Debtors filed with
the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware a joint
disclosure statement with respect to their joint chapter 11 plan of
reorganization.
The Plan provides for payment in full of administrative and
priority claims and discharge of the Debtors' obligations under the
RBL Credit Agreement and payment of the RBL Claims in full in Cash.
The Plan also provides that Holders of TUSA General Unsecured
Claims, including all Senior Notes Claims, will receive their Pro
Rata Share of new equity in Reorganized TUSA, subject to dilution
pursuant to the New TUSA Common Stock Allocation. In lieu of new
equity in the Reorganized Debtors, Holders of TUSA General
Unsecured Claims may elect to receive a cash distribution of up to
$[TBD] for each $1 of its Allowed Claim. Each Holder of an Allowed
Ranger Unsecured Claim will receive its Pro Rata Share of a Cash
amount allocated from proceeds of the Rights Offering or another
source of plan funding.
Class 4, Ranger General Unsecured Claims, is impaired under the
Plan. Except to the extent that a Holder of an Allowed Ranger
General Unsecured Claim agrees to a less favorable treatment each
Holder of an Allowed Ranger General Unsecured Claim shall receive
its Pro Rata Share, based on the aggregate amount of Allowed Ranger
General Unsecured Claims, of the Ranger Cash Distribution.
Ranger ceased operations and liquidated its remaining assets in
early 2016. The Ranger auction generated insufficient cash
proceeds to fully repay Ranger's secured debt and, as a result, no
proceeds were available for distribution to Ranger's unsecured
creditors. While the Debtors believe that Ranger's general
unsecured creditors have received all to which they are legally
entitled, given Ranger's unsatisfied secured debt, certain Ranger
creditors have nonetheless commenced lawsuits or issued demands
against Ranger on account of their unpaid claims. To avoid the
distraction of responding to these proceedings and demands in ad
hoc fashion, the Debtors, with the support of the Ad Hoc Noteholder
Group, believe that a chapter 11 plan of liquidation represents the
fairest and most efficient way to complete Ranger's wind down. The
Debtors anticipate that a proposed cash distribution to Ranger's
unsecured creditors under the Plan will result in better recoveries
for these creditors than would otherwise be possible.
Class 5, TUSA General Unsecured Claims, is impaired under the Plan.
Each Holder of an Allowed TUSA General Unsecured Claim will
receive:
(a) its Pro Rata Share of the New TUSA Common Stock, subject to
dilution in accordance with the New TUSA Common Stock Allocation,
and
(b) solely if the Holder is an Eligible Holder of an Allowed
TUSA General Unsecured Claim or a Disputed TUSA General Unsecured
Claim that has been Provisionally Allowed, subscription rights for
the purchase of up to $[TBD] million in Rights Offering Securities
on a ratable basis in proportion to the Allowed amount (or amount
deemed Provisionally Allowed) of such Eligible Holder's TUSA
General Unsecured Claims on the Initial Distribution Date or at a
later date.
Distributions under the Plan and the Reorganized Debtors'
post-Effective Date operations will be funded from the following
sources:
(a) Exit Facility: On the Effective Date, the Reorganized
Debtors will enter into an Exit Facility.
(b) Rights Offering: On the Effective Date, the Reorganized
Debtors will consummate the Rights Offering. On or before the
Effective Date, the Backstop Parties shall fulfill their funding
obligations under the Backstop Commitment Agreement, including
backstopping the Rights Offering.
(c) Convenience Claim Excess Balance: After all Disputed
Convenience Claims have been finally Allowed or Disallowed, the
Convenience Claim Excess Balance, if any, will revert to the
Reorganized Debtors and may be used, in the discretion of the
Reorganized Debtors, to fund other distributions contemplated by
the Plan and for general corporate purposes.
(d) Other Plan Funding: All Cash necessary for the Reorganized
Debtors to make payments required by the Plan will be obtained from
the Debtors' Cash balances on hand at the time the payment is
required, after giving effect to the transactions contemplated in
the Plan.
A full-text copy of the Disclosure Statement is available at:
http://bankrupt.com/misc/deb16-11566-408.pdf
About Triangle USA Petroleum Corporation
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 Judge Mary F. Walrath.
The Debtors have engaged Sarah E. Pierce, Esq., at 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.
At the time of the filing, TUSA estimated assets in the range of
$500 million to $1 billion and liabilities of up to $1 billion.
Andrew R. Vara, Acting U.S. Trustee, informs the U.S. Bankruptcy
Court for the District of Delaware that a committee of unsecured
creditors has not been appointed in the Chapter 11 case of
Triangle
USA Petroleum Corporation due to insufficient response to the U.S.
Trustee communication/contact for service on the committee.
TRIPLE C FLATBED: Creditors' Panel Hires Cohen Pollock as Counsel
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The Committee of Creditors Holding Unsecured Claims for Triple C
Flatbed Holdings, LLC, seeks authorization from the U.S. Bankruptcy
Court for the Northern District of Georgia to retain Cohen Pollock
Merlin & Small, P.C. as counsel to the Committee.
The Committee requires Cohen Pollock to:
a. provide the Committee with legal advice regarding the
provisions of the Bankruptcy Code and the Federal Rules of
Bankruptcy Procedure as they apply to the Debtor's
activities post-petition;
b. prepare on behalf of the Committee, all necessary motions,
applications, pleadings, answers, proposed orders, and
certain reports and other papers;
c. take such legal action as is necessary to assure maximum
recovery for the general unsecured creditors;
d. advise and represent the Committee in hearings and other
judicial proceedings;
e. perform any and all other legal services incident and
necessary to the representation of the Committee in the
Bankruptcy case;
f. monitor the advertising, conduct and end results of the
sale of the Debtor's assets that may become necessary or
appropriate in the future, as well as the disbursement of
the proceeds from same;
g. review any other transactions that might give rise to
avoidance actions for the benefit of general unsecured
creditors; and
h. monitor the liquidation and marshall the Debtor's remaining
assets, claims and avoidance actions after any potential
sale of the Debtor's primary business assets.
Cohen Pollock will be paid at these hourly rates:
John A. Thomson, Jr. $500
Bruce Z. Walker $385
Anna M. Humnicky $370
Benjamin S. Klehr $300
Jennifer Penston $170
Paralegals $150-$200
Cohen Pollock will also be reimbursed for reasonable out-of-pocket
expenses incurred.
John A. Thomson, Jr., member of Cohen Pollock Merlin & Small, 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 (a)
are not creditors, equity security holders or insiders of the
Debtor; (b) have not been, within two years before the date of the
filing of the Debtor's chapter 11 petition, directors, officers or
employees of the Debtor; and (c) do not have an interest materially
adverse to the interest of the estate or of any class of creditors
or equity security holders, by reason of any direct or indirect
relationship to, connection with, or interest in, the Debtor, or
for any other reason.
Cohen Pollock can be reached at:
John A. Thomson, Jr.
3350 Riverwood Parkway, Suite 1600
Atlanta, GA 30339
Tel: (770) 858-1288
E-mail: jthomson@cpmas.com
About Triple C Flatbed Holdings
Triple C Flatbed Holdings, filed a chapter 11 petition (Bankr. N.D.
Ga. Case No. 16-58984) on May 24, 2016. The petition was signed by
Terry Comer, managing member. The Debtor is represented by Michael
D. Robl, Esq., at The Spears & Robl Law Firm, LLC. Judge Paul
Baisier presides over the case. The Debtor disclosed total assets
of $2.28 million and total debts of $2.72 million.
Guy G. Gebhardt, Acting U.S. Trustee For Region 21, on Oct. 20
appointed two creditors of Triple C Flatbed Holdings, LLC, to serve
on the official committee of unsecured creditors.
TROLLEY ROCK: Empire Petroleum Getting $8K A Month Until Aug 2021
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Trolley Rock Truck Stop, LLC, filed with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court
for the Eastern District of Tennessee a disclosure statement dated
Nov. 14, 2016, referring to the Debtor's plan of reorganization
dated Nov. 15, 2016. On Nov. 14, 2016, the Debtor filed with the
Court an application for conditional approval of the Disclosure
Statement.
There are no general unsecured claims filed against the Debtor.
The Class 2 Secured Claim of Empire Petroleum Partners, LLC, with a
total claim of $507,000 is unimpaired. Empire Petroleum will be
get a monthly payment of $8,450, starting Aug. 1, 2016, and ending
on Aug. 1, 2021.
Payments and distributions under the Plan will be funded by income
from the operation of the truck stop and convenience store.
The Disclosure Statement is available at:
http://bankrupt.com/misc/16-11355-71.pdf
About Trolley Rock Truck Stop, LLC
Trolley Rock Truck Stop, LLC, is a corporation. Since Oct. 11,
2013, the Debtor has been in the business as a truck stop and
convenience store.
The Debtor filed a Chapter 11 petition (Bankr. E.D. Tenn. Case No.
16-11355) on April 4, 2016. The petition was signed by Floyd Don
Davis, owner. The Debtor is represented by Robert S. Peters, Esq.,
at Swafford, Peters, Priest & Hall. The case is assigned to Judge
Shelley D. Rucker. The Debtor disclosed total assets at $1.43
million and total liabilities at $859,266.
UMATRIN HOLDING: Incurs $171,000 Net Loss in Third Quarter
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Umatrin Holding Limited filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission its quarterly report on Form 10-Q disclosing a net loss
of $170,685 on $303,173 of sales for the three months ended
Sept. 30, 2016, compared to a net loss of $981,732 on $708,052 of
sales for the three months ended Sept. 30, 2015.
For the nine months ended Sept. 30, 2016, the Company reported a
net loss of $140,962 on $1.37 million of sales compared to a net
loss of $958,495 on $2.56 million of sales for the same period
during the prior year.
As of Sept. 30, 2016, Umatrin had $1.79 million in total assets,
$1.47 million in total liabilities and $325,316 in total equity.
The Company had cash and cash equivalent of $37,846 and $174,113 as
of Sept. 30, 2016, and Dec. 31, 2015, respectively.
"Our operations have been funded through an equity financing and a
series of debt transactions, primarily with shareholders,
directors, and officers of our company and affiliated entities.
These related party debt transactions such as sales purchases of
inventory and advances have operated as informal lines of credit
since the inception of our company, and related parties have
extended credit as needed which our company has repaid at its
convenience. We anticipate that we will incur operating losses in
the foreseeable future and we believe we will need additional cash
to support our daily operations while we are attempting to execute
our business plan and produce revenues. If our related parties are
unable or unwilling to provide additional capital, we would likely
require financing from third parties. There can be no assurance
that any additional financing will be available to us, on terms we
believe to be favorable or at all. The inability to obtain
additional capital would have a material adverse effect on our
operations and financial condition and could force us to curtail or
discontinue operations entirely and/or file for protection under
bankruptcy laws," the Company stated in the filing.
A full-text copy of the Form 10-Q is available for free at:
https://is.gd/gug04k
Form 10-Q Filing Delayed
Umatrin Holding was unable, without unreasonable effort or expense,
to file its quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the period ended
Sept. 30, 2016, by the Nov. 14, 2016, filing date applicable to
smaller reporting companies due to a delay experienced by the
Registrant in completing its financial statements and other
disclosures in the Quarterly Report.
About Umatrin
Umatrin Holding Limited (formerly known as Golden Opportunities
Corporation) was incorporated in the state of Delaware on Feb. 2,
2005. The Company was originally incorporated in order to locate
and negotiate with a targeted business entity for the combination
of that target company with the Company.
The Company reported a net loss of $364,077 for the 11 months ended
Dec. 31, 2015, compared to a net loss of $69,806 for the 11 months
ended Dec. 31, 2014.
Yichien Yeh, CPA, in Oakland Gardens, New York, issued a "going
concern" qualification on the consolidated financial statements for
the year ended Dec. 31, 2015, citing that the Company has incurred
accumulated deficit of $2,384,996 as of Dec. 31, 2015, that include
loss of $364,077 for the eleven months ended Dec. 31, 2015. These
factors raise substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a
going concern.
UNION LABOR: Taps Gregory Jones as Accountant
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Union Labor Management, LLC seeks authorization from the U.S.
Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey to employ Gregory
J. Jones as accountant.
The Debtor requires Mr. Jones to assist in preparing and submitting
Monthly Operating Reports and provide other financial reporting as
required by the Office of the U.S. Trustee. Mr. Jones will also
assist in the preparation of tax returns.
The Debtor agreed to an initial retainer in the sum of $1,000. The
Debtor will pay Mr. Jones at $200 per hour for additional work.
The accountant will also be reimbursed for reasonable out-of-pocket
expenses incurred.
Mr. Jones 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.
Mr. Jones can be reached at:
Gregory J. Jones, CPA
370 Verona Ave
Elizabeth, NJ 07208
Tel: (908) 289-6665
Union Labor Management LLC filed a Chapter 11 petition (Bankr.
D.N.J. Case No. 16-29398) on October 11, 2016, and is represented
by Melinda D. Middlebrooks, Esq., at Middlebrooks Shapiro, P.C.
UNIVE INC: Hires Mufthiha Sabaratnam as Bankruptcy Counsel
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Unive, Inc., seeks authority from the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the
Northern District of California to employ the Law Offices of
Mufthiha Sabaratnam as bankruptcy counsel to the Debtor.
Unive, Inc. requires Mufthiha Sabaratnam to:
a. give the Debtor legal advice with respect to its powers and
duties as Debtor-In-Possession in the management of its
property;
b. prepare on behalf of the Debtor, as Debtor-In-Possession,
the necessary applications, answers, orders, reports and
other legal papers;
c. perform all other legal services for the Debtor-In-
Possession which may be necessary in this proceeding.
Mufthiha Sabaratnam will be paid at these hourly rates:
Mufthiha Sabaratnam $360
Associate $280
Paralegals $85
Mufthiha Sabaratnam received $15,000 in advance for fees for
services to be rendered prior to filing and $2,000 in advance for
filing fees and costs.
Mufthiha Sabaratnam will also be reimbursed for reasonable
out-of-pocket expenses incurred.
Mufthiha Sabaratnam, member of the Law Offices of Mufthiha
Sabaratnam, 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 estates.
Mufthiha Sabaratnam can be reached at:
Mufthiha Sabaratnam, Esq.
LAW OFFICES OF MUFTHIHA SABARATNAM
1300 Clay Street, Suite 600
Oakland, CA 94612
Tel: (510) 205 0986
Fax: (510) 225-2417
About Unive, Inc.
UNIVE Inc., filed a Chapter 11 bankruptcy petition (Bankr. N.D.
Cal. Case No. 16-43098) on November 4, 2016, disclosing under $1
million in both assets and liabilities. The Debtor is represented
by Mufthiha Sabaratnam, Esq.
UNIVERSAL SECURITY: Receives Noncompliance Notice from NYSE MKT
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Universal Security Instruments, Inc. announced that, on Nov. 22,
2016, the Company received a letter from NYSE MKT LLC stating that
the Exchange has determined that the Company is not in compliance
with Sections 134 and 1101 of the Exchange's Company Guide due to
the Company's failure to timely file its Quarterly Report on Form
10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended Sept. 30, 2016, with the
Securities and Exchange Commission. The letter also states that
the Company's failure to timely file its Quarterly Report on Form
10-Q and continued failure to timely file its Annual Report on Form
10-K are material violations of its listing agreement with the
Exchange and, therefore, pursuant to Section 1003(d) of the Company
Guide, the Exchange is authorized to suspend and, unless prompt
corrective action is taken, remove the Company's securities from
the Exchange.
The Exchange has informed the Company that, in order to maintain
its listing on the Exchange, the Company must, by Dec. 22, 2016,
submit a plan of compliance addressing how it intends to regain
compliance with Sections 134 and 1101 of the Company Guide by
Feb. 22, 2017. If the Company's Plan is accepted by the Exchange,
then the Company will be able to continue its listing during the
Plan Period, during which time the Company will be subject to
periodic review to determine whether it is making progress
consistent with the Plan. If the Company does not submit a Plan,
or if the Company's Plan is not accepted by the Exchange, then the
Company will be subject to delisting proceedings. Furthermore, if
the Plan is accepted by the Exchange, but the Company is not in
compliance with the continued listing standards of the Company
Guide by Feb. 22, 2017, or if the Company does not make progress
consistent with the Plan during the Plan Period, then the Exchange
staff will initiate delisting proceedings as appropriate. The
Company is working diligently to file the late Quarterly Report on
Form 10-Q and regain compliance with the Company Guide, and
currently anticipates that the late filing will be made by Dec. 9,
2016.
About Universal Security
Owings Mills, Maryland-based Universal Security markets and
distributes safety and security products which are primarily
manufactured through its 50%-owned Hong Kong Joint Venture.
Universal Security reported a net loss of $2.13 million on $13.7
million of net sales for the year ended March 31, 2016, compared to
a net loss of $3.70 million on $9.89 million of net sales for the
year ended March 31, 2015.
As of June 30, 2016, Universal Security had $18.9 million in total
assets, $3.06 million in total liabilities, all current, and $15.8
million in total shareholders' equity.
UNIVERSAL WELL: Hires Hackfeld's Home as Real Estate Broker
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Universal Well Service Holdings, Inc., seeks authority from the
U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas to employ
Hackfeld's Home & Ranch Real Estate LLC as commercial real estate
broker to the Debtor.
Universal Well requires Hackfeld's Home to market and sell the
Debtor's property a 6.25 acres, located at 3704 West Hwy 180,
Synder, Scurry County, TX 79549.
Hackfeld's Home will be paid a commission of 6% of the gross sales
price.
Hackfeld's Home will also be reimbursed for reasonable
out-of-pocket expenses incurred.
Keith Hackfeld, member of Hackfeld's Home & Ranch Real Estate 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 Debtor and its estates.
Hackfeld's Home can be reached at:
Keith Hackfeld
HACKFELD'S HOME & RANCH REAL ESTATE LLC
1707 30th Street, Suite C
Synder, TX 79549
Tel: (325) 573-8505
E-mail: keith@hackfeldrealestate.com
About Universal Well Service
Universal Well Service Holdings, Inc. sought protection under
Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code (Bankr. N.D. Tex. Case No.
16-40979) on March 2, 2016. The petition was signed by Kenneth K.
Conte, chief financial officer. The Debtor is represented by
Joseph F. Postnikoff, Esq., at Goodrich Postnikoff & Associates,
LLP. The Debtor estimated assets of $1 million to $10 million and
debts of $10 million to $50 million.
VIJYAMBA INC: Hires Wright Law as Bankruptcy Counsel
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Vijyamba Inc., seeks authority from the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for
the Northern District of Georgia to employ Wright Law Alliance,
P.C. as bankruptcy counsel to the Debtor.
Vijyamba Inc requires Wright Law to:
(a) advise, assist and represent the Debtor with respect to
its rights, powers, duties and obligations in the
administration of this case, the operation of its business
and, as appropriate, the disposition of assets, the
management of property, and the collection, preservations
and administration of assets;
(b) advise, assist and represent the Debtor in connection with
analysis of the assets, liabilities and financial
condition of the Debtor and other matters relating to
Debtor's business and the development of a strategy in
connection with the preparation and filing of a disclosure
statement and plan of reorganization;
(c) in connection with the development of a plan of
Reorganization and/or in consideration of sale of assets
under 11 U.S.C. Sec. 363, to advise, assist and represent
Debtor with regard to (i) negotiations with parties in
interest; (ii) the formulation, preparation and
presentation of associated documents, including the
disclosure statement; (iii) drafting, filing and
presenting motions; (iv) compliance with statutory
requirements and recognition of practical considerations
so as to maximize value for claimants, including, without
limitation, the mandatory and optional provisions of a
plan, classification and impairment of creditors, the
rights of equity security holders and other parties in
interest, taxation issues and similar matters; and (v)
assistance, advice and representation with regard to
compliance with applicable reporting and other
requirements;
(d) advise, assist, and represent the Debtor (i) with regard
to objections to, or subordination of, claims for and
against the estate; (ii) with regard to any claims and
causes of action which the estate may have against various
parties, including without limitation, claims for
preferences, fraudulent conveyance and equitable
subordination; (iii) to institute appropriate adversary
proceedings or other litigation and to represent Debtor
therewith with regard to such claims and causes of action;
and (iv) to advise and represent Debtor with regard to the
review and analysis of any legal issues incident to any of
the foregoing;
(e) advise, assist and represent the Debtor with regard to the
investigation of the desirability and feasibility of the
rejection or assumption and potential assignment of any
executory contracts or unexpired leases and to provide a
review and analysis with regard to the requirements of the
Bankruptcy Code and Bankruptcy Rules and the estate's
rights and powers with regard to such requirements, and
the initiation and prosecution of appropriate proceedings
in connection therewith;
(f) advise, assist and represent the Debtor in connection with
all applications, motions and complaints concerning
reclamation, adequate protection, sequestration, relief
from the automatic stay, use of cash collateral,
disposition or other use of assets of the estate and all
other similar matters;
(g) advise, assist and represent the Debtor in connection with
the sale or other disposition of any assets of the estate,
including without limitation: (i) the investigation and
analysis of the alternative methods of effecting same;
(ii) employment of auctioneers, appraisers, or other
person(s) to assist with regard thereto; (iii)
negotiations with prospective purchasers and evaluation of
any offers received; (iv) drafting of appropriate
contracts, instruments of conveyance and other documents
with regard thereto; (v) preparation, filing and service
as required of appropriate motions, notices and other
pleadings as may be necessary to comply with the
Bankruptcy Code or the Bankruptcy Rules with regard to all
of the foregoing; and (vi) representation of Debtor in
connection with the consummation and closing of any such
transaction;
(h) prepare pleadings, applications, motions, reports and
other papers incidental to administration, and to conduct
examinations as may be necessary pursuant to Bankruptcy
Rule 2004 or as otherwise permitted under applicable law;
(i) provide support and assistance to Debtor with regard to
the proper receipt, disbursement and accounting for funds
and property of the estate;
(j) perform any and all other legal services incident or
necessary to the proper administration of this case and
the representation of Debtor in the performance of its
duties and exercise of its rights and powers under the
Bankruptcy Code.
Wright Law will be paid at the hourly rate of $280.
Wright Law will be paid a retainer in the amount of $10,000.
Wright Law will also be reimbursed for reasonable out-of-pocket
expenses incurred.
Angelyn M. Wright, member of Wright Law Alliance, 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 Debtor and its estates.
Wright Law can be reached at:
Angelyn M. Wright, Esq.
WRIGHT LAW ALLIANCE, P.C.
1244 Clairmont Road, Suite 222
Decatur, GA 30031-2890
Tel: (404) 373-9933
Fax: (888) 900-0610
About Vijyamba Inc.
Vijyamba, Inc., filed a Chapter 11 bankruptcy petition (Bankr. N.D.
Ga. Case No. 16-70647) on November 16, 2016, disclosing under $1
million in both assets and liabilities. The Debtor is represented
by Angelyn M. Wright, Esq.
VISUALANT INC: Issues 187,500 Series D Convertible Shares
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Visualant Inc. issued 187,500 shares of Series D Convertible
Preferred Stock and a warrant to purchase 187,500 shares of common
stock in a private placement to certain accredited investors for
gross proceeds of $150,000 pursuant to a Series D Preferred Stock
and Warrant Purchase Agreement dated Nov. 10, 2016.
The initial conversion price of the Series D Shares is $0.80 per
share, subject to certain adjustments. The initial exercise price
of the warrant is $1.00 per share, also subject to certain
adjustments.
As part of the Purchase Agreement, the Company has agreed to
register the shares of common stock sold in the private placement
and the shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of the
warrant for resale or other disposition.
The Series D Shares and warrant were issued in a transaction that
was not registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as Amended in
reliance upon applicable exemptions from registration under Section
4(2) of the Act and Rule 506(b) of SEC Regulation D under the Act.
The Company intends to issue up to 3,125,000 Series D Shares (and
an equal number of warrants) for gross proceeds of $2,500,000
pursuant on a "best efforts" basis.
About Visualant Inc.
Seattle, Wash.-based Visualant, Inc., was incorporated under the
laws of the State of Nevada on Oct. 8, 1998. The Company
develops low-cost, high speed, light-based security and quality
control solutions for use in homeland security, anti-
counterfeiting, forgery/fraud prevention, brand protection and
process control applications.
Visualant reported a net loss of $2.63 million on $6.29 million of
revenue for the year ended Sept. 30, 2015, compared to a net loss
of $1.01 million on $7.98 million of revenue for the year ended
Sept. 30, 2014.
As of June 30, 2016, Visualant had $3.05 million in total assets,
$7.22 million in total liabilities, all current, and a total
stockholders' deficit of $4.17 million.
PMB Helin Donovan, LLP, in Seattle, Washington, issued a "going
concern" qualification on the consolidated financial statements for
the year ended Sept. 30, 2015, citing that Company has sustained a
net loss from operations and has an accumulated deficit since
inception. These factors raise substantial doubt about the
Company's ability to continue as a going concern.
VIVA INVESTMENTS: Plan Confirmation Hearing on Jan. 10
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Judge Paul G. Hyman, Jr., of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the
Southern District of Florida issued an order approving VIVA
Investments Limited Liability Co.'s disclosure statement describing
the Debtor's plan of reorganization.
The Troubled Company Reporter previously reported that under the
Plan, the Class 5 Claims, which consists of general unsecured
claims, are impaired and will share in a total distribution of
$5,000 pro rata. Payments of $1,000 will be distributed pro rata on
an annual basis, starting on the first of the month after the
Effective Date, until the aggregate amount of $5,000 is paid. The
Debtor may prepay any or all of the distributions described with no
prepayment penalty. Since each Class 5 claimant is impaired, any
Class 5 claimant may vote to accept or reject the Plan.
A hearing to consider confirmation of the plan is set for Jan. 10,
2016 at 10:00 a.m. The confirmation hearing may be continued to a
future date by notice given in open court at the confirmation
hearing.
The last day for filing and serving fee applications is Dec. 20,
2016.
The last day for filing and serving objections to confirmation of
the plan is Dec. 27, 2016.
The last day for filing a ballot accepting or rejecting the plan is
Dec. 27, 2016.
The last day for filing and serving objections to claims is Dec. 1,
2016.
About VIVA Investments
Palm Beach Gardens, Florida-based VIVA Investments Limited
Liability Company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection
(Bankr. S.D. Fla. Case No. 15-11753) on Jan. 29, 2015, listing
$1.19 million in total assets and $1.95 million in total
liabilities. The petition was signed by Sriram Srinivasan,
manager.
Judge Paul G. Hyman, Jr., presides over the case.
Aaron A Wernick, Esq., at Furr & Cohen serves as the Debtor's
bankruptcy counsel.
VUZIX CORP: Intel Corporation Reports 22% Stake as of Nov. 16
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In an amended Schedule 13D filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission, Intel Corporation disclosed that as of Nov. 16, 2016,
it beneficially owns 4,962,600 shares of common stock, par value
$0.001 per share, of Vuzix Corporation which represents 22 percent
of the shares outstanding.
On Nov. 16, 2016, Vuzix filed a Current Report on Form 8-K,
disclosing that on Nov. 10, 2016, it had received a letter from
Intel. The letter informed Vuzix that Intel had been evaluating it
alternatives with respect to its significant investment in and
strategic relationship with the Company and that Intel had
determined that it no longer desires to pursue any strategic
relationship with the Issuer. Intel stated in the letter that the
Issuer's technology does not fit into Intel's strategic plans. In
the letter, Intel further stated that, although it had not made any
final decisions regarding its Issuer stock (and any such decision
would be subject to obtaining the requisite Intel corporate
approvals), it wanted to work with the Issuer to undertake an
orderly disposition of some or all of its Issuer stock, subject to
pricing and other conditions, that would be less disruptive in the
markets. In order to facilitate any sales of the Issuer's stock,
in the event Intel determines to do so, Intel also requested that,
unless it notifies the Issuer otherwise, the Issuer should no
longer provide Intel with any non-public information.
Intel does not directly own any shares of Common Stock of the
Issuer. As of Nov. 16, 2016, and as a result of Intel's purchase
of 49,626 shares of Series A Preferred Stock, Intel is deemed to
beneficially own, by reason of the provisions of Rule 13d-3 under
the Act, 4,962,600 shares of Common Stock. Intel has sole voting
and dispositive power over such shares of Common Stock.
Assuming conversion of all of the Series A Preferred Stock
beneficially owned by Intel, Intel would hold 22.0% of the total
outstanding shares of Common Stock based on 17,560,686 shares of
Common Stock outstanding as of Nov. 14, 2016 (as reported in
Issuer's Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended Sept. 30, 2016).
A full-text copy of the regulatory filing is available at:
https://is.gd/VSf8o1
About Vuzix Corporation
Vuzix -- http://www.vuzix.com/-- is a supplier of Video Eyewear
products in the consumer, commercial and entertainment markets.
The Company's products, personal display devices that offer users
a portable high quality viewing experience, provide solutions for
mobility, wearable displays and virtual and augmented reality.
Vuzix holds 33 patents and 15 additional patents pending and
numerous IP licenses in the Video Eyewear field. Founded in 1997,
Vuzix is a public company with offices in Rochester, NY, Oxford,
UK and Tokyo, Japan.
Vuzix Corporation reported a net loss attributable to common
stockholders of $14.94 million on $2.74 million of total
sales for the year ended Dec. 31, 2015, compared to a net loss
attributable to common stockholders of $7.86 million on $3.03
million of total sales for the year ended Dec. 31, 2014.
As of Sept. 30, 2016, Vuzix Corp had $14.96 million in total
assets, $4.68 million in total liabilities and $10.28 million in
total stockholders' equity.
VUZIX CORP: Receives Letter from Intel on Stock Disposition
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Vuzix Corporation and Intel Corporation entered into an agreement
on Jan. 2, 2015, pursuant to which the company sold to Intel shares
of Series A Preferred Stock for an aggregate purchase price of
$24,813,000.
Those shares are convertible into 4,962,600 shares of the Company's
common Stock at a price of $5.00 per share. Pursuant to that Stock
Purchase Agreement, the parties agreed to use their commercially
reasonable efforts within the 45-day period following the Closing
Date, to negotiate in good faith a collaborative development
agreement pursuant to which the Company and Intel would collaborate
with respect to certain key technologies of the Company, and the
Company would grant certain rights to Intel to be a lead partner in
commercializing such technologies in certain markets to be agreed
upon. Since that time the parties have done some limited
technology work together, but they have not been able to negotiate
such an agreement on acceptable commercial terms to both parties.
On Nov. 10, 2016, the Company received a letter from Intel stating
that Intel had been evaluating its alternatives with respect to its
significant investment in and strategic relationship with the
Company and that it has concluded that it no longer desires to
pursue a strategic relationship with Vuzix. While Intel stated
they had high regard for the Vuzix team and Vuzix's technology, the
technology did not fit into Intel's strategic plans. Over the last
two years, Vuzix's collaboration work with Intel has not generated
material revenue to the Company.
Furthermore, Intel added that it wanted to work with the Vuzix to
undertake an orderly disposition of Intel's stock, subject to
pricing and other conditions, that would minimize disruption in the
markets, although Intel has not made any final decisions regarding
its Vuzix stock or the timing of a disposition.
About Vuzix Corporation
Vuzix -- http://www.vuzix.com/-- is a supplier of Video Eyewear
products in the consumer, commercial and entertainment markets.
The Company's products, personal display devices that offer users
a portable high quality viewing experience, provide solutions for
mobility, wearable displays and virtual and augmented reality.
Vuzix holds 33 patents and 15 additional patents pending and
numerous IP licenses in the Video Eyewear field. Founded in 1997,
Vuzix is a public company with offices in Rochester, NY, Oxford,
UK and Tokyo, Japan.
Vuzix Corporation reported a net loss attributable to common
stockholders of $14.94 million on $2.74 million of total
sales for the year ended Dec. 31, 2015, compared to a net loss
attributable to common stockholders of $7.86 million on $3.03
million of total sales for the year ended Dec. 31, 2014.
As of Sept. 30, 2016, Vuzix Corp had $14.96 million in total
assets, $4.68 million in total liabilities and $10.28 million in
total stockholders' equity.
WAFERGEN BIO-SYSTEMS: Stockholders OK Merger with Takara Bio
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WaferGen Bio-systems, Inc., disclosed that at a special meeting
held on Nov. 15, 2016, its stockholders have approved the adoption
of the merger agreement by and among the Company, Takara Bio USA
Holdings, Inc. and certain other parties.
"We are very pleased with the outcome of today's vote and thank all
of our stockholders for their support," said Rollie Carlson, Ph.D.,
president and chief executive officer of WaferGen. "We are
confident that our merger with Takara Bio is the best outcome for
WaferGen and our stockholders and look forward to closing the
transaction in the first quarter of 2017."
Pursuant to the merger agreement, upon completion of the
contemplated merger, WaferGen will become a wholly owned subsidiary
of Takara Bio and WaferGen's outstanding equity securities will be
automatically converted into the right to receive a cash payment,
as more fully described in the proxy statement filed by WaferGen
with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Sept. 15, 2016.
The merger remains subject to customary closing conditions set
forth in the merger agreement and is expected to close in the first
quarter of 2017.
Upon the completion of the merger, the Company's outstanding equity
securities will be automatically converted into the right to
receive a cash payment.
At the Meeting, the stockholders also: (a) approved, on a
non-binding advisory basis, the compensation that may be paid or
become payable to the Company's named executive officers in
connection with the merger; and (b) approved certain payments to
the non-employee members of the Company's board of directors and to
the non-employee members of the strategic committee of the
Company's board of directors that was formed in November 2015 to
consider and evaluate strategic opportunities and alternatives for
the Company.
About WaferGen Bio-systems
Fremont, California-based WaferGen Bio-systems, Inc., engages in
the development of systems for gene expression quantification,
genotyping and stem cell research. Since 2008, the Company's
primary focus has been on the development, manufacture and
marketing of its SmartChip System, a genetic analysis platform
used for profiling and validating molecular biomarkers in the life
sciences and pharmaceutical drug discovery industries.
WaferGen reported a net loss attributable to common stockholders of
$19.99 million on $7.16 million of total revenue for the year ended
Dec. 31, 2015, compared to a net loss attributable to common
stockholders of $10.7 million on $6 million of total revenue for
the year ended Dec. 31, 2014.
As of Sept. 30, 2016, Wafergen had $11.39 million in total assets,
$7.72 million in total liabilities and $3.66 million in total
stockholders' equity.
WEST BELL MEDICAL: Hires Hauf Law as Attorney
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West Bell Medical, LLC, seeks authority from the U.S. Bankruptcy
Court for the District of Arizona to employ Hauf Law PLC as
attorney to the Debtor.
West Bell Medical requires Hauf Law to:
a. give the Debtor legal advice with respect to its powers and
duties as Debtor-in-Possession;
b. review all of the various contracts heretofore entered into
by the Debtor and to determine which contracts should be
rejected;
c. represent the Debtor in collection of any accounts
receivable;
d. prepare on behalf of the Debtor necessary applications,
answers, orders, reports, and other legal papers;
e. assist the Debtor with a plan with their creditors in these
proceedings; and
f. perform all other legal services for the Debtor, as Debtor-
in-Possession, which may become necessary herein.
Adam E. Hauf, member of Hauf Law PLC, 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 estates.
Hauf Law can be reached at:
Adam E. Hauf, Esq.
HAUF LAW PLC
4225 W Glendale, Suite A104
Phoenix, AZ 85051
Tel: (623) 252-0742
Fax: (623) 321-2310
About West Bell Medical
West Bell Medical L.L.C. filed a chapter 11 petition (Bankr. D.
Ariz. Case No. 16-12173) on October 24, 2016. The petition was
signed by Dr. John Maslak, authorized representative. The Debtor is
represented by Adam E. Hauf, Esq., at Hauf Law, PLC. The Debtor
estimated assets at $1 million to $10 million and liabilities at
$500,000 to $1 million at the time of the filing.
WILLIAM BARRY BLAND: Unsecureds To Recoup 25% Under Plan
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William Barry Bland and Sherrill Ann Robertson-Bland filed with the
U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of South Carolina a
disclosure statement referring to the Debtors' plan of
reorganization.
Class 6 General Unsecured Claims will be impaired under the Plan.
The class will be paid a precentage of their allowed claims without
interest after the Effective Date. The holders will recover 25%.
The Debtors propose in their Plan to re-amortize their home
mortgage note which has now matured. The Debtors and the creditor,
First Citizen's Bank have entered into a modification of that note
and mortgage to reduce the monthly payments, and pay the debt at 5%
interest over a period of 10 years. This agreement has been filed
with the Court for its approval. The normal contractual payment
was $1,650, yet the new agreement reduces the payments by $700 per
month, which will assist the Debtors in their reorganizational
efforts. Further, the Debtors propose to pay priority tax
creditors over a 50-month period with 3% interest until their
priority claims are paid in full. Finally, the Debtors propose to
pay a percentage on the dollar to general unsecured creditors
without interest over a period of 60 months. All priority and
unsecured payments will commence with the "effective date of the
plan", which is the 15th day after the court order confirming the
Plan. Payments to the mortgage lender
commenced under the new agreement October 2016.
The Disclosure Statement is available at:
http://bankrupt.com/misc/16-02464-32.pdf
The Plan was filed by the Debtors' counsel:
Robert H. Cooper, Esq.
THE COOPER LAW FIRM
150 Milestone Way, Suite B
Greenville, South Carolina 29615
Tel: (864) 271-9911
Fax: (864) 232-5236
E-mail: rhcooper@thecooperlawfirm.com
William Barry Bland and Sherrill Ann Robertson-Bland filed for
Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection (Bankr. D.S.C. Case No. 16-02464)
on May 17, 2016. Robert H. Cooper, Esq., at The Cooper Law Firm
serves as the Debtor's bankruptcy counsel.
WOODHAVEN TOWNHOUSE: Hires Lindauer as Counsel
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Woodhaven Townhouse Association, Inc., seeks authority from the
U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas to employ
Joyce W. Lindauer Attorney, PLLC as counsel to the Debtor.
Woodhaven Townhouse requires Lindauer to represent the Debtor in
the Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings.
Lindauer will be paid at these hourly rates:
Joyce W. Lindauer $350
Sarah M. Cox, Associate $195
Jamie N. Kirk, Associate $195
Jeffrey M. Veteto, Associate $185
Dian Gwinnup, Paralegal $105
Lindauer will be paid a retainer in the amount of $3,500.
Lindauer will also be reimbursed for reasonable out-of-pocket
expenses incurred.
Joyce W. Lindauer, member of Joyce W. Lindauer Attorney, 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 estates.
Lindauer can be reached at:
Joyce W. Lindauer, Esq.
JOYCE W. LINDAUER ATTORNEY, PLLC
12720 Hillcrest Road, Suite 625
Dallas, TX 75230
Tel: (972) 503-4033
Fax: (972) 503-4034
About Woodhaven Townhouse
Woodhaven Townhouse Association, Inc., filed a Chapter 11
bankruptcy petition (Bankr. N.D. Tex. Case No. 16-34424) on
November 11, 2016, disclosing under $1 million in both assets and
liabilities. The Debtor is represented by Joyce W. Lindauer, Esq.
YRC WORLDWIDE: Marc Lasry Reports 9.6% Stake as of Nov. 16
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In an amended Schedule 13D filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission, these reporting persons disclosed beneficial ownership
of common stock, par value $0.01 per share, of YRC Worldwide Inc.
as of Nov. 16, 2016:
Number of Percentage
Name Shares of Shares
---- --------- ----------
Avenue Special Situations Fund
VI (Master), L.P. 2,359,089 7.1%
Avenue Special Opportunities 836,678 2.5%
Avenue Capital Partners VI, LLC 2,359,089 7.1%
GL Partners VI, LLC 2,359,089 7.1%
Avenue SO Capital Partners I, LLC 836,678 2.5%
GL SO Partners I, LLC 836,678 2.5%
Avenue Capital Management II, L.P. 3,195,767 9.6%
Avenue Capital Management II GenPar, LLC 3,195,767 9.6%
Marc Lasry 3,195,767 9.6%
On Nov. 16, 2016, Avenue Spec VI and Avenue Special Opportunities
and UBS Securities LLC executed a secondary block trade. The
Selling Avenue Funds sold an aggregate of 1,600,000 shares of
Common Stock to Buyer for $11.31 per share, for an aggregate
purchase price of $18,096,000. The sale is expected to close on or
about Nov. 21, 2016.
A full-text copy of the regulatory filing is available at:
https://is.gd/q98LNg
About YRC Worldwide
Headquartered in Overland Park, Kan., YRC Worldwide Inc. (NASDAQ:
YRCW) -- http://www.yrcw.com/-- is a holding company that offers
its customers a wide range of transportation services. These
services include global, national and regional transportation as
well as logistics.
YRC Worldwide reported net income attributable to common
shareholders of $700,000 on $4.83 billion of operating revenue for
the year ended Dec. 31, 2015, compared to a net loss attributable
to common shareholders of $85.8 million on $5.06 billion of
operating revenue for the year ended Dec. 31, 2014.
As of Sept. 30, 2016, the Company had $1.87 billion in total
assets, $2.21 billion in total liabilities and a total
shareholders' deficit of $342.2 million.
* * *
As reported by the TCR on Feb. 18, 2014, Moody's Investors Service
had upgraded the Corporate Family Rating for YRC Worldwide from
'Caa3' to 'B3', following the successful closing of its
refinancing transactions.
In the Aug. 11, 2015, TCR report, Standard & Poor's Ratings
Services said that it has raised its corporate credit rating on
Overland, Kan.-based less-than-truckload (LTL) trucking company
YRC Worldwide to 'B-' from 'CCC+'.
"The upgrade reflects YRC's earnings growth and improved liquidity
position, along with our belief that gradual improvement in the
company's operating performance will result in credit measures
that are commensurate with the rating," said Standard & Poor's
credit analyst Michael Durand.
ZYNEX INC: Announces Third Quarter 2016 Profit
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Zynex reported net income of $532,000 on $3.62 million of net
revenue for the three months ended Sept. 30, 2016, compared to a
net loss of $324,000 on $2.66 million of net revenue for the same
period during the prior year.
For the nine months ended Sept. 30, 2016, the Company reported a
net loss of $140,000 on $10.39 million of net revenue compared to a
net loss of $1.72 million on $8.92 million of net revenue for the
nine months ended Sept. 30, 2015.
As of Sept. 30, 2016, Zynex had $4.81 million in total assets,
$8.83 million in total liabilities and a $4.02 million total
stockholders' deficit.
A full-text copy of the Form 10-Q is available for free at:
https://is.gd/CLzBJp
About Zynex
Zynex, Inc. (OTCQB: ZYXI) specializes in the production and sale of
non-invasive medical devices for pain management, stroke
rehabilitation, neurodiagnostic equipment, cardiac and blood volume
monitoring. The company maintains its headquarters in Lone Tree,
Colorado.
Zynex reported a net loss of $2.93 million on $11.64 million of net
revenue for the year ended Dec. 31, 2015, compared to a net loss of
$6.23 million on $11.11 million of net revenue for the year ended
Dec. 31, 2014.
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(33.9)
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(450.7)
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(450.7)
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(450.7)
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(450.7)
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(450.7)
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(0.7)
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(0.7)
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(23.7)
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(23.7)
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(23.7)
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(7.6)
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(251.2)
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(302.0)
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(302.0)
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(151.7)
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EDGEN GROUP INC EDG US 883.8 (0.8) 409.2
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(1,301.7)
EPL OIL & GAS IN EPA1 GR 463.6 (1,080.5)
(1,301.7)
ERIN ENERGY CORP ERN SJ 342.4 (161.2)
(255.1)
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(77.1)
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(77.1)
FILO MINING CORP FIL SS 0.0 (0.0) -
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GARTNER INC IT US 2,277.7 (10.5)
(171.5)
GARTNER INC GGRA GR 2,277.7 (10.5)
(171.5)
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GOGO INC GOGO US 1,224.2 (18.0) 398.4
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GUIDANCE SOFTWAR ZTT GR 74.8 (1.1)
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GUIDANCE SOFTWAR GUID US 74.8 (1.1)
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GYMBOREE CORP/TH GYMB US 1,178.5 (273.3) 4.4
H&R BLOCK INC HRB TH 2,163.5 (199.8)
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H&R BLOCK INC HRB GR 2,163.5 (199.8)
(0.8)
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(0.8)
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(0.8)
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HALOZYME THERAPE RV7 QT 282.5 (12.0) 219.9
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HCA HOLDINGS INC HCAEUR EU 33,127.0 (6,163.0) 3,688.0
HECKMANN CORP-U HEK/U US 388.3 (108.0)
(46.8)
HELIX TCS INC HLIX US 4.3 (1.7)
(0.9)
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HP INC HPQ SW 29,010.0 (3,889.0)
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HP INC 7HP GR 29,010.0 (3,889.0)
(340.0)
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(340.0)
HP INC 7HP TH 29,010.0 (3,889.0)
(340.0)
HP INC HPQCHF EU 29,010.0 (3,889.0)
(340.0)
HP INC HPQ CI 29,010.0 (3,889.0)
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HP INC HPQ* MM 29,010.0 (3,889.0)
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IBI GROUP INC IBG CN 271.9 (17.5) 41.6
IMMUNOMEDICS INC IMMU US 40.6 (73.0) 21.8
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IMMUNOMEDICS INC IM3 TH 40.6 (73.0) 21.8
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INFOR US INC LWSN US 6,048.5 (796.8)
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INTERUPS INC ITUP US 0.0 (2.4)
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(124.2)
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(289.1)
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KADMON HOLDINGS KDF GR 86.8 (8.8) 26.1
KADMON HOLDINGS KDMNEUR EU 86.8 (8.8) 26.1
L BRANDS INC LTD TH 7,663.3 (1,188.3) 879.2
L BRANDS INC LB US 7,663.3 (1,188.3) 879.2
L BRANDS INC LTD GR 7,663.3 (1,188.3) 879.2
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L BRANDS INC LBEUR EU 7,663.3 (1,188.3) 879.2
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MANNKIND CORP MNKD IT 96.1 (238.7)
(57.2)
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(174.6)
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(174.6)
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(174.6)
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(174.6)
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(174.6)
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(174.6)
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(174.6)
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(319.2)
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(319.2)
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(319.2)
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MERITOR INC AID1 GR 2,471.0 (209.0) 147.0
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MERRIMACK PHARMA MACK US 118.4 (227.1) 1.3
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MICHAELS COS INC MIM GR 2,001.0 (1,707.8) 531.0
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NEW ENG RLTY-LP NEN US 192.7 (30.9) -
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NUTANIX INC - A NTNXEUR EU 399.1 (65.9) 117.1
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POLYMER GROUP-B POLGB US 1,991.4 (3.9) 322.1
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RENTPATH LLC PRM US 208.0 (91.7) 3.6
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RESOLUTE ENERGY R21 GR 294.9 (339.1)
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(16.8)
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RYERSON HOLDING 7RY GR 1,643.3 (33.2) 696.4
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SALLY BEAUTY HOL SBH US 2,132.1 (276.2) 684.2
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SEARS HOLDINGS SEE TH 10,614.0 (2,693.0) 672.0
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SILVER SPRING NE 9SI TH 437.4 (21.3) 19.2
SILVER SPRING NE SSNIEUR EU 437.4 (21.3) 19.2
SILVER SPRING NE 9SI GR 437.4 (21.3) 19.2
SILVER SPRING NE SSNI US 437.4 (21.3) 19.2
SIRIUS XM CANADA SIICF US 304.7 (135.3)
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SIRIUS XM CANADA XSR CN 304.7 (135.3)
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(1,860.6)
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(1,860.6)
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SONIC CORP SONC US 660.0 (75.6) 63.0
SONIC CORP SO4 GR 660.0 (75.6) 63.0
SUPERVALU INC SVU US 4,361.0 (342.0) 141.0
SUPERVALU INC SJ1 TH 4,361.0 (342.0) 141.0
SUPERVALU INC SJ1 QT 4,361.0 (342.0) 141.0
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ULTRA PETROLEUM UPLMQ US 1,420.2 (2,895.9) 308.6
ULTRA PETROLEUM UPM GR 1,420.2 (2,895.9) 308.6
UNISYS CORP UISEUR EU 2,176.1 (1,258.1) 65.8
UNISYS CORP USY1 TH 2,176.1 (1,258.1) 65.8
UNISYS CORP UIS1 SW 2,176.1 (1,258.1) 65.8
UNISYS CORP UIS US 2,176.1 (1,258.1) 65.8
UNISYS CORP USY1 GR 2,176.1 (1,258.1) 65.8
UNISYS CORP UISCHF EU 2,176.1 (1,258.1) 65.8
VALVOLINE INC 0V4 TH 1,817.0 (325.0) 335.0
VALVOLINE INC 0V4 GR 1,817.0 (325.0) 335.0
VALVOLINE INC VVVEUR EU 1,817.0 (325.0) 335.0
VALVOLINE INC VVV US 1,817.0 (325.0) 335.0
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VECTOR GROUP LTD VGR GR 1,464.7 (198.6) 566.4
VECTOR GROUP LTD VGR US 1,464.7 (198.6) 566.4
VENOCO LLC VQ US 295.3 (483.7)
(509.8)
VERISIGN INC VRS GR 2,298.0 (1,169.2) 312.5
VERISIGN INC VRS TH 2,298.0 (1,169.2) 312.5
VERISIGN INC VRSN US 2,298.0 (1,169.2) 312.5
VERIZON TELEMATI HUTC US 110.2 (101.6)
(113.8)
VERSUM MATER VSM US 906.5 (252.7) 271.1
VERSUM MATER 2V1 GR 906.5 (252.7) 271.1
VERSUM MATER VSMEUR EU 906.5 (252.7) 271.1
VERSUM MATER 2V1 TH 906.5 (252.7) 271.1
VIRGIN MOBILE-A VM US 307.4 (244.2)
(138.3)
WEIGHT WATCHERS WTW US 1,261.4 (1,228.3)
(98.6)
WEIGHT WATCHERS WW6 TH 1,261.4 (1,228.3)
(98.6)
WEIGHT WATCHERS WW6 GR 1,261.4 (1,228.3)
(98.6)
WEIGHT WATCHERS WTWEUR EU 1,261.4 (1,228.3)
(98.6)
WEST CORP WT2 GR 3,477.3 (491.0) 228.5
WEST CORP WSTC US 3,477.3 (491.0) 228.5
WESTMORELAND COA WLB US 1,719.7 (581.2)
(43.5)
WESTMORELAND COA WME GR 1,719.7 (581.2)
(43.5)
WINGSTOP INC WING US 112.3 (79.9)
(4.5)
WINGSTOP INC EWG GR 112.3 (79.9)
(4.5)
WINMARK CORP WINA US 43.5 (15.7) 13.5
WINMARK CORP GBZ GR 43.5 (15.7) 13.5
WYNN RESORTS LTD WYNN* MM 10,925.9 (64.4) 626.9
WYNN RESORTS LTD WYNN US 10,925.9 (64.4) 626.9
WYNN RESORTS LTD WYNNCHF EU 10,925.9 (64.4) 626.9
WYNN RESORTS LTD WYNN SW 10,925.9 (64.4) 626.9
WYNN RESORTS LTD WYR GR 10,925.9 (64.4) 626.9
WYNN RESORTS LTD WYR TH 10,925.9 (64.4) 626.9
YRC WORLDWIDE IN YEL1 GR 1,870.6 (342.2) 290.1
YRC WORLDWIDE IN YRCWEUR EU 1,870.6 (342.2) 290.1
YRC WORLDWIDE IN YRCW US 1,870.6 (342.2) 290.1
YRC WORLDWIDE IN YEL1 TH 1,870.6 (342.2) 290.1
YUM! BRANDS INC YUMCHF EU 10,432.0 (1,830.0) 1,704.0
YUM! BRANDS INC YUM SW 10,432.0 (1,830.0) 1,704.0
YUM! BRANDS INC YUM US 10,432.0 (1,830.0) 1,704.0
YUM! BRANDS INC YUMUSD SW 10,432.0 (1,830.0) 1,704.0
YUM! BRANDS INC TGR TH 10,432.0 (1,830.0) 1,704.0
YUM! BRANDS INC YUMEUR EU 10,432.0 (1,830.0) 1,704.0
YUM! BRANDS INC TGR GR 10,432.0 (1,830.0) 1,704.0
YUM! BRANDS INC TGR QT 10,432.0 (1,830.0) 1,704.0
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