New Chapter 11 Filing – FB Debt Financing Guarantor, LLC

On January 11, 2023, FB Debt Financing Guarantor, LLC (“Parent Debtor”) and certain direct and indirect subsidiaries (collectively, the “Debtors”) filed a petition for relief under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code in the Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware (Case No. 23-10025).  The Debtors, together with their non-Debtor subsidiaries (the “Company”), are a builder of beauty brands anchored in innovative and high-quality products, marketing and operations.  The Debtors report $500 million to $1 billion in both assets and liabilities.  According to the first day declaration, after nearly four months of exploring their restructuring options, a strategic committee of independent directors at Parent Debtor determined that the Debtors are not able to execute an out of court restructuring there therefore commenced these chapter 11 cases to consummate a sale of substantially all of the Debtors’ business to a stalking horse bidder, an entity organized and controlled by the controlling collateral agent and the DIP Agent, subject to higher or otherwise better bids.

Cole Schotz does not represent the Debtors in this case.  We are posting this for informational purposes only.  If you have received a notice and have any questions, you should contact Debtors’ counsel. Cole Schotz’s nationally renowned Bankruptcy & Corporate Restructuring group practices in Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, and Texas.

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