How are the terms of a debtor-in-possession loan negotiated in a Chapter 11 bankruptcy?

In a Chapter 11 bankruptcy case, a debtor-in-possession loan (or “DIP Loan”) is secured funding that is made available to a business debtor to pay ongoing expenses during the reorganization proceeding. The loan is used to finance the debtor’s working capital needs and fund the reorganization process, and is usually secured by some or all of the debtor’s assets. The terms of a DIP loan are negotiated between the debtor and the lender, and must be approved by the Bankruptcy Court. The debtor must provide the lender with certain information about its financial condition, such as the company’s balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow. This information is used to determine the borrowing terms, such as the loan amount, interest rate, repayment terms, priority over other creditors, and collateral. Both parties will also agree on the amount of the lender’s participation in the bankruptcy plan. This includes the extent to which the lender will participate in any distributions of proceeds or other payments. The lender may also require that certain conditions be met, such as the successful completion of a sale of certain assets or the acquisition of new financing. Once all of the terms are agreed upon, the debtor will submit a disclosure statement to the Bankruptcy Court for approval. The statement must explain the terms of the DIP loan in detail, including the total amount of the loan, the interest rate, repayment terms, and the collateral securing the loan. Once the disclosure statement is approved, the loan is considered finalized and the debtor can begin using the funds.

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