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IN THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT
FOR THE DISTRICT OF DELAWARE
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In re:
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Chapter 11
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VYAIRE MEDICAL, INC.,
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Case No. 24-11217 (___)
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Debtor.
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Tax I.D. No. 81-2596495
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In re:
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Chapter 11
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BIRD PRODUCTS CORPORATION,
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Case No. 24-11218 (___)
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Debtor.
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Tax I.D. No. 33-0069580
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In re:
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Chapter 11
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BREATHE US HOLDCO, INC.,
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Case No. 24-11219 (___)
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Debtor.
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Tax I.D. No. 92-2859526
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In re:
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Chapter 11
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BREATHE US HOLDINGS LP,
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Case No. 24-11220 (___)
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Debtor.
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Tax I.D. No. 92-2878498
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In re:
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Chapter 11
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EME MEDICAL, INC.,
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Case No. 24-11221 (___)
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Debtor.
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Tax I.D. No. 33-0894666
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In re:
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Chapter 11
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REVOLUTIONARY MEDICAL DEVICES, INC.,
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Case No. 24-11222 (___)
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Debtor.
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Tax I.D. No. 47-3285028
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In re:
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Chapter 11
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SENSORMEDICS CORPORATION,
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Case No. 24-11223 (___)
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Debtor.
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Tax I.D. No. 33-0006779
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In re:
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Chapter 11
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VIASYS HOLDINGS INC.,
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Case No. 24-11224 (___)
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Debtor.
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Tax I.D. No. 43-2055362
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In re:
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Chapter 11
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VM FINANCE SUB, LLC,
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Case No. 24-11225 (___)
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Debtor.
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Tax I.D. No. 84-3883730
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In re:
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Chapter 11
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VYAIRE COMPANY,
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Case No. 24-11226 (___)
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Debtor.
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Tax I.D. No. 32-0494861
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In re:
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Chapter 11
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VYAIRE FINANCE B.V.,
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Case No. 24-11227 (___)
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Debtor.
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Tax I.D. No. RSIN: 858615514
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In re:
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Chapter 11
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VYAIRE FINANCIAL HOLDINGS LLC,
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Case No. 24-11228 (___)
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Debtor.
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Tax I.D. No. 84-3883575
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In re:
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Chapter 11
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VYAIRE HOLDING COMPANY,
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Case No. 24-11229 (___)
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Debtor.
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Tax I.D. No. 36-4835388
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In re:
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Chapter 11
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VYAIRE MEDICAL 202, INC.,
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Case No. 24-11230 (___)
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Debtor.
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Tax I.D. No. 04-3505871
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In re:
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Chapter 11
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VYAIRE MEDICAL 203, INC.,
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Case No. 24-11231 (___)
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Debtor.
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Tax I.D. No. 33-0737273
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In re:
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Chapter 11
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VYAIRE MEDICAL 205, INC.,
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Case No. 24-11232 (___)
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Debtor.
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Tax I.D. No. 36-3994160
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In re:
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Chapter 11
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VYAIRE MEDICAL 206, INC.,
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Case No. 24-11233 (___)
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Debtor.
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Tax I.D. No. 20-3233125
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In re:
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Chapter 11
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VYAIRE MEDICAL 211, INC.,
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Case No. 24-11234 (___)
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Debtor.
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Tax I.D. No. 16-1721349
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In re:
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Chapter 11
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VYAIRE MEDICAL BR LLC,
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Case No. 24-11235 (___)
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Debtor.
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Tax I.D. No. 81-2564333
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In re:
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Chapter 11
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VYAIRE MEDICAL CAPITAL LLC,
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Case No. 24-11236 (___)
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Debtor.
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Tax I.D. No. 81-2574742
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In re:
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Chapter 11
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VYAIRE MEDICAL CONSUMABLES LLC,
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Case No. 24-11237 (___)
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Debtor.
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Tax I.D. No. 81-2588610
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In re:
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Chapter 11
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VYAIRE MEDICAL INTERNATIONAL LLC,
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Case No. 24-11238 (___)
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Debtor.
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Tax I.D. No. 81-2603646
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In re:
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Chapter 11
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VYAIRE MEDICAL LLC,
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Case No. 24-11239 (___)
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Debtor.
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Tax I.D. No. 37-1825258
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In re:
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Chapter 11
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VYAIRE MEDICAL PAYROLL LLC,
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Case No. 24-11240 (___)
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Debtor.
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Tax I.D. No. 81-2643078
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In re:
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Chapter 11
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VYAIRE RECEIVABLES LLC,
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Case No. 24-11241 (___)
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Debtor.
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Tax I.D. No. 84-3478312
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In re:
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Chapter 11
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VYAIRE RESPIRATORY DIAGNOSTICS LLC,
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Case No. 24-11242 (___)
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Debtor.
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Tax I.D. No. 99-0680820
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In re:
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Chapter 11
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VYAIRE TSR MIDCO, LLC,
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Case No. 24-11243 (___)
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Debtor.
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Tax I.D. No. N/A
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In re:
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Chapter 11
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VYAIRE TSR SUB, LLC,
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Case No. 24-11244 (___)
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Debtor.
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Tax I.D. No. 86-1850847
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(Joint Administration Requested)
MOTION OF DEBTORS FOR ENTRY OF
AN ORDER (I) DIRECTING JOINT ADMINISTRATION
OF CHAPTER 11 CASES AND (II) GRANTING RELATED RELIEF
The above-captioned debtors and debtors in possession (collectively, the “Debtors” and,
each, a “Debtor”) state as follows in support of this motion:1
Relief Requested
1.
The Debtors seek entry of an order, substantially in the form attached hereto as
Exhibit A (the “Order”), (a) directing procedural consolidation and joint administration of these
chapter 11 cases, and (b) granting related relief. The Debtors request that one file and one docket
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A detailed description of the Debtors and their business, including the facts and circumstances giving rise to the
Debtors’ chapter 11 cases, is set forth in the Declaration of John Bibb, Group Chief Executive Officer of Vyaire
Medical, Inc., in Support of Chapter 11 Filing and First Day Motions (the “First Day Declaration”), filed
contemporaneously herewith and incorporated by reference herein. Capitalized terms used but not otherwise
defined herein shall have the meanings ascribed to them in the First Day Declaration.
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be maintained for all of the jointly-administered cases under the case of Vyaire Medical, Inc. and
that the cases be administered under a consolidated caption, as follows:
IN THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT
FOR THE DISTRICT OF DELAWARE
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In re:
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Chapter 11
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VYAIRE MEDICAL, INC, et al.,1
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Case No. 24-11217 (___)
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Debtors.
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(Jointly Administered)
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________________________
1
The last four digits of Debtor Vyaire Medical, Inc.’s federal tax identification number are 6495. A complete list
of each of the Debtors in these chapter 11 cases and each such Debtor’s federal tax identification number may be
obtained
on
the
website
of
the
Debtors’
proposed
claims
and
noticing
agent
at
https://omniagentsolutions.com/Vyaire. The location of Debtor Vyaire Medical, Inc.’s principal place of business
and the Debtors’ service address in these chapter 11 cases is 26125 North Riverwoods Boulevard, Mettawa,
Illinois, USA 60045.
2.
The Debtors further request that the Court order that the foregoing caption satisfies
the requirements set forth in section 342(c)(1) of the Bankruptcy Code (as defined below).
3.
The Debtors also request that a docket entry, substantially similar to the following,
be entered on the docket of each of the Debtors, other than Debtor Vyaire Medical, Inc., to reflect
the joint administration of these chapter 11 cases:
An order has been entered in accordance with Rule 1015(b) of the
Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and Rule 1015-1 of the
Local Rules of Bankruptcy Practice and Procedure of the United
States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware directing joint
administration of the chapter 11 cases of: Vyaire Medical, Inc.,
Case No. 24-11217; Bird Products Corporation, Case No. 24-
11218; Breathe US Holdco, Inc., Case No. 24-11219; Breathe US
Holdings LP, Case No. 24-11220; EME Medical, Inc., Case No. 24-
11221; Revolutionary Medical Devices, Inc., Case No. 24-11222;
SensorMedics Corporation, Case No. 24-11223; VIASYS Holdings
Inc., Case No. 24-11224; VM Finance Sub, LLC, Case No. 24-
11225; Vyaire Company, Case No. 24-11226; Vyaire Finance B.V.,
Case No. 24-11227; Vyaire Financial Holdings LLC, Case No.
24-11228; Vyaire Holding Company, Case No. 24-11229;
Vyaire Medical 202, Inc., Case No. 24-11230; Vyaire Medical 203,
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Inc., Case No. 24-11231; Vyaire Medical 205, Inc., Case No. 24-
11232; Vyaire Medical 206, Inc., Case No. 24-11233; Vyaire
Medical 211, Inc., Case No. 24-11234; Vyaire Medical BR LLC,
Case No. 24-11235; Vyaire Medical Capital LLC, Case No. 24-
11236; Vyaire Medical Consumables LLC, Case No. 24-11237;
Vyaire Medical International LLC, Case No. 24-11238; Vyaire
Medical LLC, Case No. 24-11239; Vyaire Medical Payroll LLC,
Case No. 24-11240; Vyaire Receivables LLC, Case No. 24-11241;
Vyaire Respiratory Diagnostics LLC, Case No. 24-11242; Vyaire
TSR MidCo, LLC, Case No. 24-11243; and Vyaire TSR Sub, LLC,
Case No. 24-11244. The docket in Case No. 24-11217 should be
consulted for all matters affecting this case. All further pleadings
and other papers shall be filed in and all further docket entries shall
be made in the docket of Vyaire Medical Inc., Case No. 24-11217.
Jurisdiction and Venue
4.
The United States District Court for the District of Delaware has jurisdiction over
this matter pursuant to 28 U.S.C. §1334, which was referred to the United States Bankruptcy Court
for the District of Delaware (the “Court”) under 28 U.S.C. § 157 and the Amended Standing Order
of Reference from the United States District Court for the District of Delaware, dated February 29,
2012. The Debtors confirm their consent, pursuant to rule 9013-1(f) of the Local Rules of
Bankruptcy Practice and Procedure of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of
Delaware (the “Local Rules”), to the entry of a final order by the Court in connection with this
motion to the extent that it is later determined that the Court, absent consent of the parties, cannot
enter final orders or judgments in connection herewith consistent with Article III of the United
States Constitution.
5.
Venue is proper pursuant to 28 U.S.C. §§ 1408 and 1409.
6.
The statutory bases for the relief requested herein are sections 105(a) and 342(c)(1)
of title 11 of the United States Code, 11 U.S.C. §§ 101–1532 (the “Bankruptcy Code”),
rule 1015(b) of the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure (the “Bankruptcy Rules”), and Local
Rules 1015-1 and 9013-1(m).
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Background
7.
Vyaire Medical, Inc., together with its direct and indirect subsidiaries
(collectively, “Vyaire” or the “Company”), is a global company focused on developing products
and providing related services for the diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of various cardiology,
pulmonology, and respiratory health conditions. With a 70-year history of pioneering breathing
technology, the integrated solutions offered by the Company help enable, enhance, and extend
lives. Headquartered in Mettawa, Illinois, Vyaire operates approximately 27 offices and
manufacturing facilities, and employs approximately 950 individuals around the world. The
Company has a global reach, and Vyaire products are available in more than 100 countries. Its
customers are the hospitals, health centers, and private practice facilities delivering life-enhancing
products and services to patients every day.
8.
On June 9, 2024 (the “Petition Date”), Vyaire Medical, Inc. and certain of its
subsidiaries filed a voluntary petition for relief under chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code. The
Debtors are operating their business and managing their property as debtors in possession pursuant
to sections 1107(a) and 1108 of the Bankruptcy Code. No request for the appointment of a trustee
or examiner has been made in these chapter 11 cases, and no official committees have been
appointed or designated.
Basis for Relief
9.
Bankruptcy Rule 1015(b) provides, in pertinent part, that “[i]f . . . two or more
petitions are pending in the same court by or against . . . a debtor and an affiliate, the court may
order a joint administration of the estates.” Fed. R. Bankr. P. 1015. The twenty-eight Debtor
entities that commenced chapter 11 cases are “affiliates” as that term is defined in section 101(2)
of the Bankruptcy Code. Accordingly, the Bankruptcy Code and Bankruptcy Rules authorize the
Court to grant the relief requested herein.
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10.
Further, Local Rule 1015-1 provides additional authority for the Court to order joint
administration of these chapter 11 cases:
An order of joint administration may be entered, without notice and
an opportunity for hearing, upon the filing of a motion for joint
administration pursuant to Fed. R. Bankr. P. 1015, supported by an
affidavit, declaration, or verification, which establishes that the joint
administration of two or more cases pending in the Court under
title 11 is warranted and will ease the administrative burden for the
Court and the parties. An order of joint administration entered in
accordance with this Local Rule may be reconsidered upon motion
of any party in interest at any time. An order of joint administration
under this Local Rule is for procedural purposes only and shall not
cause a “substantive” consolidation of the respective debtors’
estates.
Del. Bankr. L.R. 1015-1.
11.
Joint administration is generally non-controversial, and courts in this district
routinely order joint administration in cases with multiple related debtors. See, e.g., In re
Appgate, Inc., No. 24 10956 (CTG) (Bankr. D. Del. May 8, 2024) (directing joint administration
of chapter 11 cases); In re Express, Inc., No. 24-10831 (KBO) (Bankr. D. Del. April 23, 2024)
(same); In re Sientra, Inc., No. 24-10245 (JTD) (Bankr. D. Del. Feb. 14, 2024) (same); In re MVK
FarmCo LLC, No. 23-11721 (LSS) (Bankr. D. Del. Oct. 17, 2023) (same); In re PGX Holdings,
Inc., No. 23-10718 (CTG) (Bankr. D. Del. June 6, 2023) (same).
12.
Joint administration of these chapter 11 cases will provide significant
administrative convenience without harming the substantive rights of any party in interest. Many
of the motions, hearings, and orders in these chapter 11 cases will affect each Debtor entity. The
entry of an order directing joint administration of these chapter 11 cases will reduce fees and costs
by avoiding duplicative filings, objections, or multiple hearings on common issues. Joint
administration also will allow the United States Trustee for the District of Delaware and all parties
in interest to monitor these chapter 11 cases with greater ease and efficiency.
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13.
Moreover, joint administration will not adversely affect the Debtors’ respective
constituencies because this motion seeks only administrative, not substantive, consolidation of the
Debtors’ estates. Parties in interest will not be harmed by the relief requested; instead, parties in
interest will benefit from the cost reductions associated with the joint administration of these
chapter 11 cases. Accordingly, the Debtors submit that the joint administration of these
chapter 11 cases is in the best interests of their estates, their creditors, and all other parties in
interest.
Notice
14.
The Debtors will provide notice of this motion to: (a) the United States Trustee for
the District of Delaware; (b) the holders of the 30 largest unsecured claims against the Debtors
(on a consolidated basis); (c) the office of the attorney general for each of the states in which the
Debtors operate; (d) the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Delaware;
(e) the Internal Revenue Service; (f) the United States Securities and Exchange Commission;
(g) counsel to the 1L Ad Hoc Group; (h) the agent of the DIP Facility and counsel thereto; (i) the
agent of the First Lien Credit Agreement and counsel thereto; (j) the Second Lien Credit
Agreement Agent and counsel thereto; (k) the agent of the First Lien Notes and counsel thereto;
and (l) any party that has requested notice pursuant to Bankruptcy Rule 2002. As this motion is
seeking “first day” relief, the Debtors will serve copies of this motion and any order entered in
respect to this motion as required by Local Rule 9013-1(m). The Debtors submit that, in light of
the nature of the relief requested, no other or further notice need be given.
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WHEREFORE, the Debtors request entry of the Order, substantially in the form attached
hereto as Exhibit A, (a) granting the relief requested herein and (b) granting such other relief as
the Court deems appropriate under the circumstances.
Dated: June 10, 2024
Wilmington, Delaware
/s/ Patrick J. Reilley
COLE SCHOTZ P.C.
KIRKLAND & ELLIS LLP
Patrick J. Reilley, Esq. (DE Bar No. 4451)
KIRKLAND & ELLIS INTERNATIONAL LLP
500 Delaware Avenue, Suite 1410
Joshua A. Sussberg, P.C. (pro hac vice admission pending)
Wilmington, Delaware 19801
601 Lexington Ave
Telephone:
(302) 652-3131
New York, New York 10022
Facsimile:
(302) 652-3117
Telephone:
(212) 446-4800
Email:
preilley@coleschotz.com
Facsimile:
(212) 446-4900
Email:
joshua.sussberg@kirkland.com
- and -
- and -
Michael D. Sirota, Esq. (pro hac vice admission pending)
Warren A. Usatine, Esq (pro hac vice admission pending)
Spencer A. Winters, P.C. (pro hac vice admission pending)
Court Plaza North, 25 Main Street
Yusuf U. Salloum (pro hac vice admission pending)
Hackensack, New Jersey 07601
333 West Wolf Point Plaza
Telephone:
(201) 489-3000
Chicago, Illinois 60654
Facsimile:
(201) 489-1536
Telephone:
(312) 862-2000
Email:
msirota@coleschotz.com
Facsimile:
(312) 862-2200
wusatine@coleschotz.com
Email:
spencer.winters@kirkland.com
yusuf.salloum@kirkland.com
Proposed Co-Counsel to the Debtors
Proposed Co-Counsel to the Debtors
and Debtors in Possession
and Debtors in Possession
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