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Bird Global: From VC Unicorn to Chapter 11

Bird Global: From VC Unicorn to Chapter 11

What began as the fastest unicorn in VC history ended with a bankruptcy filing, a 97% shareholder wipeout, and Apollo walking away with the keys

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(G)rounded, (O)verleveraged, and (L)anding in Chapter 11: GOL Restructuring Deep Dive

(G)rounded, (O)verleveraged, and (L)anding in Chapter 11: GOL Restructuring Deep Dive

Low-cost carrier business models, the Boeing 737 MAX crisis, and a fascinating case of FX volatility-related airline bankruptcy

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American Tire Distributors, In-Court LME

American Tire Distributors, In-Court LME

How ATD’s bankruptcy reshaped DIP financing and signaled a shift toward intra-class conflict in Chapter 11

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A ‘New Look’ at fairness: Company Voluntary Arrangement Primer

A ‘New Look’ at fairness: Company Voluntary Arrangement Primer

An overview of an English restructuring tool and a comparative discussion on fairness in restructuring

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Global Eagle Restructuring: Lessons From a Satellite-Internet SPAC Rollup

Global Eagle Restructuring: Lessons From a Satellite-Internet SPAC Rollup

A cautionary tale in leverage, capital structure, and rescue financing gone wrong

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Saks Global Restructuring, A Thrilling 2025 Saga

Saks Global Restructuring, A Thrilling 2025 Saga

An analysis of Saks Global’s vendor payment delays, loose bond indentures, and coercive uptier exchange transaction

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Caught Offside, an Inter-Oaktree Loan Case Study

Caught Offside, an Inter-Oaktree Loan Case Study

A comprehensive overview of soccer in distress, plus a note on Manchester United’s covenants

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Eye Care Leaders Chapter 11 Deep Dive
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Eye Care Leaders Chapter 11 Deep Dive

How insurance fraud dragged an unconventional software rollup into Chapter 11

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Tupperware Chapter 11 Deep Dive

Tupperware Chapter 11 Deep Dive

A closer look at Tupperware’s direct-selling model, traditional out-of-court restructurings, and ultimate acquisition by secured lenders

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What is the Hunter-gatherer LMT and analysis of the Ardagh-Apollo deal
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What is the Hunter-gatherer LMT and analysis of the Ardagh-Apollo deal

Primer, Simplified Example, Case Study Deep Dive, Uptier Comparison

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BurgerFi Restructuring: From Better Burgers to Bankruptcy
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BurgerFi Restructuring: From Better Burgers to Bankruptcy

An ill-timed acquisition and premium positioning in a post-pandemic consumer landscape that pushed BurgerFi into bankruptcy, and a textbook loan-to-own strategy to save the company.

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(Trash)io: The Stumble from Scale and Short-Term Solutions
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(Trash)io: The Stumble from Scale and Short-Term Solutions

From doubling revenue every 73 days for years to Chapter 11