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25 Jan 2018

Seadrill Postpones Court Hearing for Restructuring Talks

(Photo: Seadrill)

Drilling rig company Seadrill said in a court filing it postponed an initial hearing on its restructuring plan to Feb. 7, which sources told Reuters will give the company more time to consider alternative restructuring plans. Once the largest drilling rig operator by market value, Seadrill filed for bankruptcy protection in Texas on Sept. 12 after being hit hard by cutbacks in oil company investment following a steep drop in crude prices. Wednesday's court filing also said the deadline for objecting to Seadrill's plan had been extended to Feb.

13 Dec 2017

Seadrill Receiving Rival Bids for Debt Restructuring

(Photo: Seadrill)

Drilling rig firm Seadrill confirmed on Wednesday it had received two rival bids for its debt restructuring from unsecured bondholders. The company, which filed for Chapter 11 restructuring in a U.S. court on Sept. 12, has sought alternative proposals for the plan put forward by its main owner, Norwegian-born billionaire John Fredriksen and a group of hedge funds. "We have received two alternative bids from unsecured bondholders ... We are evaluating these bids and are in active dialogue with the bidders," the company said in an emailed statement.

28 Nov 2013

Excel Maritime Agree Chapter 11 Way Out Re-structuring

Image courtesy of Excel Maritime

Excel Maritime Carriers Ltd. say they have reached an agreement on the terms of a modified plan of reorganization with its senior secured lenders and the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors, which was filed with United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York. "We are pleased to have reached this agreement with our lenders and bondholders, which positions Excel Maritime for future growth and success," said Gabriel Panayotides, Chairman of the Board.

04 May 2012

General Maritime Corp to Emerge from Bankruptcy Soon

General Maritime Corp. Financial Indebtedness to be reduced by approximately $600 Million; Oaktree Managed Funds to Provide $175 Million in new capital

. General Maritime Corporation (the "Company") has announced that the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York (the "Bankruptcy Court") confirmed the second amended joint plan of reorganization (the "Plan") of the Company and its direct and indirect subsidiaries that are debtors under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code (the "Debtors"). General Maritime currently expects to emerge from Chapter 11 in May 2012 after the conditions to effectiveness of the Plan are satisfied.

28 Mar 2012

General Maritime Announces Agreement With Creditors

New York - General Maritime Corporation announced that it had reached an agreement on a modified plan of reorganization with the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors, funds managed by Oaktree Capital Management, L.P. and their investment entities and holders of more than 40 percent of the Company's Senior Notes. The Modified Plan is also supported by 66-2/3 percent of the Company's key senior lenders, including its bank group, led by Nordea Bank Finland plc., New York Branch as administrative agent. The Modified Plan will allow for a consensual reorganization of the Company, substantially deleverage the Company's balance sheet, provide a greater recovery to unsecured creditors, and position the Company to be a financially stronger, competitive global enterprise.

05 Jul 2001

First Wave Marine Files Reorganization Plan

First Wave Marine, Inc. announced that it has filed with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas, a Plan of Reorganization in the Company's Chapter 11 proceeding. The filing of the Plan should pave the way for the Company's emergence from bankruptcy in early fall after requisite Bankruptcy Court approvals can be obtained. The Plan calls for an exchange of all of First Wave's 11% Senior Notes for 96.7% of the common stock of the Company which will significantly improve the balance sheet and financial strength of the Company. The Committee of Unsecured Creditors has stated that it will support the Plan. On February 5, First Wave filed for relief under Chapter 11 of Title 11 of the United States Code in the Southern District of Texas.

15 Oct 1999

Hvide Files Reorganization Plan

Hvide Marine, Inc. has filed a proposed Plan of Reorganization that, if confirmed, would deleverage its balance sheet, restore liquidity and enhance the Company's competitive position in the marketplace. The Plan is a result from discussions with the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors appointed in Hvide's Chapter 11 case, including representatives of the holders of about 63 percent of the company's $300 million of 8 3/8 percent senior notes would exchange their Senior Notes for 9,800,000 shares of common stock of the reorganized Hvide Marine, representing 98 percent of the new common equity. Holders of the Trust Convertible Preferred Securities would receive 200…

12 Nov 1999

Hvide Marine Creditors And Shareholders To Vote On Plan

Hvide Marine Inc. announced approval by the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware of the Disclosure Statement regarding the company's proposed Plan of Reorganization. The Plan, which was filed on Oct. 1 and amended on Nov. 1, has the support of the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors in Hvide's Chapter 11 case, including representatives of the holders of approximately 63% of Hvide Marine's $300 million of 8 3/8 percent Senior Notes and nearly 50 percent of its outstanding Trust Convertible Preferred Securities. "The decision by the Court allows us to proceed with the solicitation of votes on the Plan of Reorganization," commented Jean Fitzgerald, Chairman, President and CEO.

12 Nov 1999

Hvide Marine Files Reorganization Plan

Hvide Marine Incorporated has filed a proposed Plan of Reorganization, which - if confirmed - would deleverage its balance sheet, restore liquidity, and enhance the company's competitive position in the marketplace. The plan results from discussions with the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors appointed in Hvide's Chapter 11 case, including representatives of the holders of approximately 63 percent of Hvide Marine's $300 million of 8.375 percent Senior Notes and nearly 50 percent of its outstanding Trust Convertible Preferred Securities. Under the plan, holders of the company's 8.375 percent Senior Notes would exchange their Senior Notes for 9…