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Filing Chapter 11 Bankruptcy to Save Your Business

For many businesses, filing Chapter 11 bankruptcy is the only way out of debt other than losing the business altogether. Chapter 11 bankruptcy is a way for a business to reorganize its finances and company structure in order to achieve a state of profitability again. Once the Chapter 11 proceedings are under way, the business comes under the jurisdiction of the court. The court takes over the management of the company’s debt, and in doing so, can make sure that all legal obligations are fulfilled.

Chapter 11 bankruptcy does not require that a business sell off its assets to pay down debt, but it is always an option that can be exercised at the discretion of the court. Because it’s not a requirement of Chapter 11, many businesses favor this type of bankruptcy since it allows them to keep most, if not all, assets, and they can continue their day to day operations as if nothing has changed. However, a business is not able to acquire any assets or make any purchases outside of what is normally required for it to operate.

Sometimes, a business is not able to repay its debt, even after the reorganization occurs. In the event that such would occur, Chapter 11 gives the business the protection of staying in tact. Ownership of the reorganized business can be transferred to the creditors if all else fails, and they can try to turn a profit to recoup their losses. Not only does this save the business, but it also saves the employees of the company as well as any assets.