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L'Oréal taps advisers to explore unloading chemical-related liabilities
L'Oréal has engaged restructuring advisers to explore options for mounting U.S. legal liabilities stemming from its use of talc and other chemical ingredients in some of its cosmetic products, according to people familiar with the matter. L'Oréal's U.S. subsidiary is working with restructuring counsel Weil Gotshal & Manges and investment bank Ducera Partners to address mass lawsuits from individuals alleging that the talc products have caused illness, the people said.
Higher rates deepen private equity’s zombie-fund problem
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A-CAP insurers face takeover bid over risky private credit
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EchoStar prepares Dish DBS bankruptcy filing as soon as Tuesday
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First Brands lenders balk at second lifeline, explore liquidation
First Brands Groups lenders were burned in the auto-parts suppliers rapid descent into bankruptcy, and then again when they tried to fund a turnaround. Now they are balking at potentially throwing more good money after bad.The company borrowed $1.1 billion from its senior lenders after it filed for bankruptcy, seeking to keep the business afloat long enough to sell or reorganize its various auto-part brands.
Retailer At Home Files Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Hobbled by Tariffs and Debt
Home-décor retailer At Home Group filed for bankruptcy on Monday, another company that has struggled to stay afloat through recent trade tensions and U.S. tariffs. The Coppell, Texas-based retail chain said it needed to reduce its nearly $2 billion debt load after facing declining demand and an uncertain outlook following the imposition of tariffs on imports from China, where the company sources most of its merchandise.
Solar Bellwether’s Bankruptcy Shows Green Energy’s Woes Under Trump
Onetime rooftop-solar leader Sunnova and residential lender Solar Mosaic filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy June 9, 2025 12:09 pm ET|WSJ Pro Sunnova Energy International, once a poster child for America’s residential renewable energy boom with a market value above $5 billion and more than 400,000 customers at its peak, plans to sell or wind down its assets in bankruptcy.
Solar Bellwether’s Bankruptcy Shows Green Energy’s Woes Under Trump
Onetime rooftop-solar leader Sunnova and residential lender Solar Mosaic filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy Updated June 9, 2025 8:19 pm ET|WSJ Pro Sunnova Energy International, once a poster child for America’s residential renewable energy boom with a market value above $5 billion and more than 400,000 customers at its peak, plans to sell or wind down its assets in bankruptcy.
Forever 21 Weighs Repeat Bankruptcy Filing
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Sixth Street Buys Out Legacy TPG Stake
Credit-focused Sixth Street Partners has acquired the remaining stake owned by partners at buyout firm TPG, marking the end of one of Wall Street’s longest-standing investments that spanned more than a decade, according to people with knowledge of the matter. The firm in August acquired the stake, representing ownership of roughly 10%, for about $1 billion, said the people.
Pro Take: Asset-Based Financing Is the New Star of Private Credit
Investors in private credit are looking for ways to juice returns as yields compress in the core direct lending strategy Direct lenders and their investors are abuzz with asset-based financing, a burgeoning trend in private credit. At conferences and private meetings, fund managers are eagerly discussing loans backed by real assets, such as equipment and inventory.
Pro Take: Asset-Based Financing Is the New Star of Private Credit
Investors in private credit are looking for ways to juice returns as yields compress in the core direct lending strategy Direct lenders and their investors are abuzz with asset-based financing, a burgeoning trend in private credit. At conferences and private meetings, fund managers are eagerly discussing loans backed by real assets, such as equipment and inventory.
Pro Take: Private Credit Talent War Heats Up
June 7, 2024 6:00 am ET|WSJ Pro The talent war is on for private credit. Loans made by private lenders directly to corporate borrowers have surged in the past few years as banks retreated from risky lending. The newfound popularity of nonbank lending has sparked a proliferation in new entrants and expansions, with firms competing fiercely for market share. Copyright ©2024 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 87990cbe856818d5eddac44c7b1cdeb8
Wood Pellet Maker Enviva Prepares to File for Bankruptcy
Wood Pellet Maker Enviva Prepares to File for Bankruptcy By Alexander Gladstone and Jodi Xu Klein The Wall Street Journal February 13, 2024 Category: Business & Politics Region: United States, US East Enviva, the largest U.S. wood pellet exporter, is preparing to file for bankruptcy within days after a bad bet on future prices of the commodity triggered nine-figure losses, according to people familiar with the matter.
Spirit Airlines explores restructuring options following JetBlue deal collapse
video Spirit Airlines is examining options to address its financial challenges after a federal judge blocked the low-cost carrier’s deal to be acquired by JetBlue Airways, according to people familiar with the matter. Spirit plans to discuss with advisers a path forward as it faces near-term debt maturities, the people said.
Bird Electric Scooter Company Files for Bankruptcy After 2021 SPAC
Updated Dec. 20, 2023 8:02 am ET|WSJ Pro Electric-vehicle company Bird Global filed for bankruptcy with an agreement to sell some of its assets to its existing lenders. Miami-based Bird filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Florida. The company has a restructuring agreement with its creditors, including selling assets in bankruptcy, according to a company announcement. Copyright ©2023 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Yellow Stock Stages Improbable Rally With Trucker on Verge of Bankruptcy
The freight carrier’s stock has surged even though it owes billions of dollars in debt and pension obligations that rank ahead of equity Yellow, one of the oldest and biggest U.S. trucking businesses, is preparing to file for bankruptcy and is in discussions to sell off all or parts of the business. Photo: CJ Gunther/Shutterstock Shares of indebted trucker Yellow have risen fivefold this week, defying its recent shutdown of operations and impending bankruptcy filing.
Hospital Tenants of Medical Properties Trust Hire Advisers for Refinancings
MPT, one of the largest hospital landlords, was recently downgraded because of its exposure to Steward Health Care and Prospect Medical Holdings WSJ Pro Updated May 12, 2023 3:00 pm ET MPT has itself faced questions about its exposure to Steward and Prospect after a challenging period for hospitals.
First Date Stories: Women’s Romantic and Ridiculous Midlife Adventures Published by Jodi Klein
by Glenda C. • The Mommies Reviews • Tags: First Date Stories: Women’s Romantic and Ridiculous Midlife Adventures, Jodi Klein This is a review for the book First Date Stories: Women’s Romantic and Ridiculous Midlife Adventures Published by Jodi Klein which I received a copy of in exchange for this review. “First Date Stories” is a humorous take on what it’s like to date mid-life which is what my sister Debbie would be doing if she decided to date.
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