Marelli — Representation of Marelli Holdings Co., Ltd. and 75 of its affiliates in their prearranged Chapter 11 cases in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware. Marelli is one of the largest “Tier 1” automotive components suppliers in the world, employing over 46,000 employees, operating in 24 countries and servicing over 65 OEMs and brand partners. Marelli filed for Chapter 11 with the support of over 80% of its lenders and commitments for over $1.1 billion of new debtor-in-possession financing. Through the Chapter 11 cases, Marelli plans to implement a series of restructuring transactions that will equitize nearly $5 billion of funded indebtedness subject to a marketing process for higher or better offers.
Vertex Energy, Inc. — Representation of Vertex Energy, Inc. (VTNR) and 23 of its subsidiaries (“Vertex”) in their prearranged Chapter 11 cases filed in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas. Vertex is a leading energy transition company and marketer of high-quality refined products. Vertex filed for Chapter 11 with a restructuring support agreement (“RSA”) that is supported by 100% of the company’s term loan lenders. The RSA and related Chapter 11 plan provide for a recapitalization of the business through a debt-for-equity exchange or a sale of all or substantially all of the debtors’ assets. Vertex commenced its Chapter 11 cases with a $280 million debtor-in-possession financing facility and a commitment from the Company’s intermediation counterparty to continue performing under Vertex’s critical intermediation facility.
Vyaire Medical, Inc. — Representation of Vyaire Medical, Inc. and certain of its affiliates in their prearranged Chapter 11 cases in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware. Vyaire is a leading medical devices and services company with approximately $534 million in funded debt. Vyaire commenced the prearranged cases to conduct a sale process with a $45 million debtor-in-possession financing facility and the support of the vast majority of its secured lenders.