How are creditors paid in a Chapter 11 bankruptcy?

In a Chapter 11 bankruptcy, creditors are generally paid in one of two ways: through a plan of reorganization or through liquidation of assets. When a debtor files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, they are proposing a plan of reorganization to repay their creditors. This plan must be approved by the court and must be acceptable to the majority of creditors owed money. Typically, the plan involves reorganizing the debtors’ current financial obligations, which could include reducing their monthly payments and/or extending the terms of repayment. Once the plan is accepted by creditors, the court will approve the plan and the creditors will receive payment in accordance with the terms. If the plan of reorganization is not accepted by a majority of creditors, the debtor may be forced to liquidate their assets in order to pay off the debts. This involves the sale of business assets or property owned by the debtor, which is then used to pay off all or some of the creditors’ claims. In this scenario, the debtor must still pay off their existing debt but can no longer use any of their assets to do so. In either situation, creditors are generally paid through a combination of cash payments, debt forgiveness, and/or stock or other property interests. Depending on the circumstances, creditors may receive full or partial repayment of their debts.

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