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IN THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT
FOR THE DISTRICT OF DELAWARE
)
In re:
)
Chapter 11
)
VYAIRE MEDICAL, INC., et al.,1
)
Case No. 24-11217 (BLS)
)
Debtors.
)
(Jointly Administered)
)
)
Re: Docket Nos. 581, 582, & 719
NOTICE OF FILING
FINDINGS OF FACT, CONCLUSIONS
OF LAW, AND ORDER APPROVING THE DEBTORS’
DISCLOSURE STATEMENT FOR, AND CONFIRMING THE SECOND
AMENDED JOINT CHAPTER 11 PLAN OF VYAIRE MEDICAL, INC. AND ITS
DEBTOR AFFILIATES PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 11 OF THE BANKRUPTCY CODE
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that, on September 30, 2024, Vyaire Medical, Inc. and
certain of its affiliates, the debtors and debtors in possession in the above-captioned cases
(collectively, the “Debtors”) filed the first amended Joint Chapter 11 Plan of Vyaire Medical,
Inc. and its Debtor Affiliates [Docket No. 581] and the Disclosure Statement for the Joint
Chapter 11 Plan of Vyaire Medical, Inc. and its Debtor Affiliates [Docket No. 582]
(the “Disclosure Statement”) with the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware
(the “Court”).
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that, on November 11, 2024, the Debtors
filed the Second Amended Joint Chapter 11 Plan of Vyaire Medical, Inc. and its Debtor Affiliates
[Docket No. 719] (as may be amended, modified, or supplemented from time to time, the
“Second Amended Plan”) with the Court.
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’ 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.
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PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that a combined hearing to consider approval of
the Disclosure Statement and confirmation of the Second Amended Plan is scheduled for
November 14, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. (prevailing Eastern Time) (the “Combined Hearing”).
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that a copy of the proposed Findings of Fact,
Conclusions of Law, and Order Approving the Debtors’ Disclosure Statement for, and Confirming
the Second Amended Joint Chapter 11 Plan of Vyaire Medical, Inc. and its Debtor Affiliates
Pursuant to Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code (the “Confirmation Order”) is attached hereto as
Exhibit A.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Debtors intend to present the proposed
Confirmation Order to the Court for approval at the Combined Hearing.
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Dated: November 12, 2024
Wilmington, Delaware
/s/ Patrick J. Reilley
COLE SCHOTZ P.C.
KIRKLAND & ELLIS LLP
Patrick J. Reilley (No. 4451)
KIRKLAND & ELLIS INTERNATIONAL LLP
500 Delaware Avenue, Suite 1410
Joshua A. Sussberg, P.C. (admitted pro hac vice)
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. (admitted pro hac vice)
Warren A. Usatine, Esq (admitted pro hac vice)
Spencer A. Winters, P.C. (admitted pro hac vice)
Court Plaza North, 25 Main Street
Yusuf U. Salloum (admitted pro hac vice))
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
Co-Counsel to the Debtors
Co-Counsel to the Debtors
and Debtors in Possession
and Debtors in Possession
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Exhibit A
Confirmation Order
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IN THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT
FOR THE DISTRICT OF DELAWARE
)
In re:
)
Chapter 11
)
VYAIRE MEDICAL, INC., et al.,1
)
Case No. 24-11217 (BLS)
)
Debtors.
)
(Jointly Administered)
)
)
Re: Docket Nos. 582 & 720
FINDINGS OF FACT, CONCLUSIONS OF LAW, AND ORDER APPROVING THE
DEBTORS’ DISCLOSURE STATEMENT FOR, AND CONFIRMING THE SECOND
AMENDED JOINT CHAPTER 11 PLAN OF VYAIRE MEDICAL, INC. AND ITS
DEBTOR AFFILIATES PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 11 OF THE BANKRUPTCY CODE
The above-captioned debtors and debtors in possession (collectively, the “Debtors”),
having:2
a.
commenced, on June 9, 2024 (the “Petition Date”), these chapter 11 cases (the “Chapter 11
Cases”) by filing voluntary petitions in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of
Delaware (the “Bankruptcy Court”) for relief under chapter 11 of title 11 of the United States
Code (the “Bankruptcy Code”);
b. continued to operate and manage their businesses and properties as debtors in possession
pursuant to sections 1107(a) and 1108 of the Bankruptcy Code;
c.
obtained, on July 9, 2024, entry of the Order (I) Setting Bar Dates for Filing Proofs of Claim,
Including Under Section 503(b)(9), (II) Establishing Amended Schedules Bar Date and
Rejection Damages Bar Date, (III) Approving the Form of and Manner for Filing Proofs of
Claim, Including Section 503(b)(9) Requests, and (IV) Approving Form and Manner of Notice
Thereof [Docket No. 227];
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’ 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
All capitalized terms used but otherwise not defined in these findings of fact, conclusions of law, and order
(collectively, this “Confirmation Order”) have the meanings given to them in the Second Amended Joint
Chapter 11 Plan of Vyaire Medical, Inc. and Its Debtor Affiliates Pursuant to Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code,
attached hereto as Exhibit A. The rules of interpretation set forth in Article I of the Plan shall apply to this
Confirmation Order.
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d. obtained, on July 11, 2024, entry of the Final Order (I) Authorizing the Debtors to Obtain
Postpetition Financing, (II) Authorizing the Debtors to Use Cash Collateral, (III) Granting
Liens and Providing Superpriority Administrative Expense Claims, (IV) Granting Adequate
Protection, (V) Modifying Automatic Stay, and (VI) Granting Related Relief [Docket No. 248]
(the “Final DIP Order”);
e.
obtained, on July 11, 2024, entry of the Order (I) Approving Bidding Procedures in Connection
With the Sale of Substantially All of the Debtors’ Assets, (II) Authorizing the Debtors to Enter
Into a Stalking Horse Agreement and Provide Bid Protections, (III) Approving the Form and
Manner of Notice Thereof, (IV) Scheduling an Auction and Sale Hearing, (V) Approving
Procedures for the Assumption and Assignment of Contracts, (VI) Approving the Sale of the
Debtors’ Assets Free and Clear, and (VII) Granting Related Relief [Docket No. 249]
(the “Bidding Procedures Order”);
f.
obtained, on September 4, 2024, the entry of (a) the Order (I) Approving the Trudell Asset
Purchase Agreement and Authorizing the Sale of Certain Respiratory Diagnostics Assets of
the Debtors Outside the Ordinary Course of Business, (II) Authorizing the Sale of Assets Free
and Clear of All Liens, Claims, Interests, and Encumbrances, (III) Authorizing the Assumption
and Assignment of Executory Contracts and Unexpired Leases in Connection Therewith, and
(IV) Granting Related Relief [Docket No. 497] (the “Trudell Sale Order”), and (b) the Order
(I) Approving the Zoll Asset Purchase Agreement and Authorizing the Sale of Certain
Ventilation Assets of the Debtors Outside the Ordinary Course of Business, (II) Authorizing
the Sale of Assets Free and Clear of All Liens, Claims, Interests, and Encumbrances,
(III) Authorizing the Assumption and Assignment of Executory Contracts and Unexpired
Leases in Connection Therewith, and (IV) Granting Related Relief [Docket No. 496] (the “Zoll
Sale Order” and together with the Trudell Sale Order, the “Sale Orders”);
g. filed, on September 11, 2024, the Motion of Debtors for Entry of an Order (I) Approving the
Adequacy of the Disclosure Statement on an Interim and Final Basis; (II) Scheduling a
Combined Disclosure Statement Approval and Plan Confirmation Hearing; (III) Approving
the Solicitation and Notice Procedures; (IV) Approving the Combined Hearing Notice, and
(V) Granting Related Relief] [Docket No. 520] (the “Disclosure Statement Motion”);
h. filed, on September 30, 2024, (a) the Joint Chapter 11 Plan of Vyaire Medical, Inc. and Its
Debtor Affiliates Pursuant to Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code [Docket No. 581], and (b)
the Disclosure Statement for the Joint Chapter 11 Plan of Vyaire Medical, Inc. and Its Debtor
Affiliates [Docket No. 582] (the “Disclosure Statement”);
i.
obtained, on October 2, 2024, entry of the Order (I) Approving the Adequacy of the Disclosure
Statement on an Interim Basis, (II) Scheduling a Combined Disclosure Statement Approval
and Plan Confirmation Hearing, (III) Approving the Solicitation and Notice Procedures,
(IV) Approving the Combined Hearing Notice, and (V) Granting Related Relief] [Docket
No. 596] (the “Disclosure Statement Order”), which approved, among other things, solicitation
procedures and related notices (the “Solicitation and Voting Procedures”), forms, Ballots, and
Master Ballots (collectively, the “Solicitation Packages”);
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j.
filed, on October 3, 2024, the Notice of Hearing to Consider (I) the Adequacy of the Disclosure
Statement and (II) Confirmation of the Joint Chapter 11 Plan Filed by the Debtors [Docket
No. 601] (the “Combined Hearing Notice”) and caused the Combined Hearing Notice to be
published on the case website on October 3, 2024, and served as further detailed therein;
k. caused the Solicitation Packages, the Non-Voting Status Notice (as defined in the Disclosure
Statement Motion), and the Combined Hearing Notice to be distributed on October 7, 2024,
October 11, 2024, and October 16, 2024, in accordance with the Bankruptcy Code, the Federal
Rules of Bankruptcy Procedures (the “Bankruptcy Rules”), and the Disclosure Statement
Order, as evidenced by, among other things, the Certificate of Service [Docket No. 707]
(the “Solicitation Affidavit”) and the Voting Report (as defined below);
l.
caused the Combined Hearing Notice to be published in the New York Times (national edition)
on October 11, 2024, as evidenced by, among other things, the Proof of Publication
[Docket No. 620] (the “Publication Affidavit” and together with the Solicitation Affidavit, the
“Affidavits”);
m. filed, on October 28, 2024, the Notice of Filing of Plan Supplement for the Joint Chapter 11
Plan of Vyaire Medical, Inc., and Its Debtor Affiliates [Docket No. 689];
n. filed on November 11, 2024, the Notice of Filing of First Amended Plan Supplement (as
amended, modified, or supplemented from time to time, the “Plan Supplement”) [Docket No.
720]
o. filed on November 11, 2024, the Second Amended Joint Chapter 11 Plan of Vyaire Medical,
Inc. and Its Debtor Affiliates [Docket No. 719] (the “Plan”);
p. filed, on November 11, 2024, the Debtors’ Memorandum of Law in Support of an Order
(I) Approving the Debtors’ Disclosure Statement on a Final Basis and (II) Confirming the
Debtors’ Joint Plan [Docket No. 722] (the “Confirmation Brief”);
q. filed, on November 11, 2024, the Declaration of Charles Braley, Chief Restructuring Officer
of Vyaire Medical, Inc., in Support of Confirmation of the Joint Chapter 11 Plan of Vyaire
Medical, Inc. and Its Debtor Affiliates [Docket No. 721] (the “Braley Declaration”);
r.
caused to be filed, on November 7, 2024, the Declaration of Paul H. Deutch Regarding the
Solicitation and Tabulation of Votes on, and Elections to Opt-In to the Third-Party Release In,
the Joint Chapter 11 Plan of Vyaire Medical, Inc. and Its Debtor Affiliates [Docket No. 712]
(as may be amended, modified, or supplemented, the “Voting Report” and together with the
Braley Declaration, the “Declarations”); and
s.
along with the Required DIP Lenders, entered into a resolution with the Committee of all issues
and objections to approval of the Disclosure Statement and confirmation of the Plan (the
“Committee Settlement”), which resolution is embodied in the Plan and this Confirmation
Order.
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This Bankruptcy Court having:
a.
entered, on October 2, 2024, the Disclosure Statement Order;
b. set November 4, 2024, at 4:00 p.m., prevailing Eastern Time, as the deadline for filing
objections to the Plan (the “Confirmation Objection Deadline”);
c.
set November 4, 2024, at 4:00 p.m., prevailing Eastern Time, as the deadline for voting
on the Plan (the “Voting Deadline”);
d. set November 14, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., prevailing Eastern Time, as the date and time
for the Combined Hearing pursuant to Bankruptcy Rules 3017 and 3018 and sections
1126, 1128, and 1129 of the Bankruptcy Code;
e.
considered the Plan, the Plan Supplement, the Disclosure Statement, the Confirmation
Brief, the Declarations, the Combined Hearing Notice, the Affidavits, and all filed
pleadings, exhibits, statements, and comments regarding Confirmation, including all
objections, statements, and reservations of rights filed by parties in interest on the
docket of these Chapter 11 Cases;
f.
held the Combined Hearing;
g. heard the statements and arguments made by counsel in respect of approval of the
Disclosure Statement and Confirmation of the Plan and the objections thereto;
h. considered all oral representations, affidavits, testimony, documents, filings, and other
evidence regarding approval of the Disclosure Statement and Confirmation of the Plan;
i.
overruled any and all objections to the approval of the Disclosure Statement and to
Confirmation of the Plan and all statements and reservations of rights not consensually
resolved or withdrawn unless otherwise indicated herein; and
j.
considered the pleadings and other documents filed and all evidence and arguments
proffered or otherwise.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Bankruptcy Court having found that notice of the Confirmation
Hearing and the opportunity for any party in interest to object to approval of the Disclosure
Statement and Confirmation of the Plan have been adequate and appropriate as to all parties
affected or to be affected by the Plan and the transactions contemplated thereby; and the
Bankruptcy Court having found that the record of these Chapter 11 Cases and the legal and factual
bases set forth in the documents filed in support of approval of the Disclosure Statement and
Confirmation of the Plan and all evidence proffered or adduced by counsel at the Confirmation
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Hearing establish just cause for the relief granted herein; and after due deliberation thereon and
good cause appearing therefor, the Bankruptcy Court hereby makes and issues the following
findings of fact and conclusions of law, and orders:
FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
IT IS HEREBY DETERMINED FOUND, ADJUDGED, DECREED, AND ORDERED THAT:
A.
Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law
1.
The findings of fact and the conclusions of law set forth and incorporated in this
Confirmation Order constitute the Bankruptcy Court’s findings of fact and conclusions of law in
accordance with Bankruptcy Rule 7052, made applicable to this proceeding pursuant to
Bankruptcy Rule 9014. Each finding of fact set forth or incorporated in this Confirmation Order,
to the extent it is or may be deemed a conclusion of law, shall also constitute a conclusion of law.
Each conclusion of law set forth or incorporated in this Confirmation Order, to the extent it is or
may be deemed a finding of fact, shall also constitute a finding of fact.
B.
Jurisdiction, Venue, Core Proceeding
2.
The Bankruptcy Court has subject matter jurisdiction over this matter under
sections 157 and 1334 of title 28 of the United States Code, 28 U.S.C. §§ 1–4881 (the “Judicial
Code”), and the Amended Standing Order of Reference from the United States District Court for
the District of Delaware, dated February 29, 2012. The Bankruptcy Court has exclusive
jurisdiction to determine whether the Disclosure Statement and the Plan comply with the
applicable provisions of the Bankruptcy Code and should be approved and confirmed,
respectively. Venue is proper before the Bankruptcy Court pursuant to sections 1408 and 1409 of
the Judicial Code. Approval of the Disclosure Statement and Confirmation of the Plan are core
proceedings within the meaning of section 157(b)(2) of the Judicial Code.
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C.
Eligibility for Relief
3.
The Debtors were at all times during these Chapter 11 Cases and continue to be
entities eligible for relief under section 109 of the Bankruptcy Code, and the Debtors are proper
proponents of the Plan under section 1121(a) of the Bankruptcy Code.
D.
Commencement and Joint Administration of these Chapter 11 Cases
4.
On the Petition Date, the Debtors commenced these Chapter 11 Cases by filing
voluntary petitions for relief under chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code. On June 11, 2024, the
Bankruptcy Court entered the Order (I) Directing the Joint Administration of Chapter 11 Cases
and (II) Granting Related Relief [Docket No. 84] authorizing the joint administration and
procedural consolidation of these Chapter 11 Cases in accordance with Bankruptcy Rule 1015(b).
Since the Petition Date, the Debtors have operated their businesses 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.
E.
Committee Appointment
5.
On June 26, 2024, the United States Trustee appointed the Committee pursuant to
section 1102 of the Bankruptcy Code, comprised of the following members: (a) Sunmed Group
Holdings, LLC (d/b/a AirLife); (b) Zensar Technologies Inc.; (c) Cognizant Worldwide Ltd.;
(d) Presido; (e) Vizient, Inc.; (f) David M. Lewis Company; and (g) Data Modul, Inc. [Docket No.
121].
F.
Objections
6.
This Bankruptcy Court takes judicial notice of the docket of these Chapter 11 Cases
maintained by the Clerk of the Bankruptcy Court, including, without limitation, all pleadings and
other documents Filed and orders entered thereon. The Bankruptcy Court also takes judicial notice
of all evidence proffered or adduced and all arguments made at the hearings held before the
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Bankruptcy Court during the pendency of the Chapter 11 Cases. Any resolution of objections to
Confirmation is hereby incorporated by reference. All unresolved objections, statements, informal
objections, and reservations of rights (except with respect to unresolved cure amounts), if any,
related to the Disclosure Statement or Confirmation of the Plan are overruled on the merits.
G.
Plan Supplement
7.
The Plan Supplement (including as subsequently amended, supplemented, or
otherwise modified from time to time in accordance with the Plan) complies with the Bankruptcy
Code and the terms of the Plan, and the Debtors provided good and proper notice of the filing of
the Plan Supplement in accordance with the Disclosure Statement Order, the Bankruptcy Code,
the Bankruptcy Rules, the Local Rules of Bankruptcy Practice and Procedure of the United States
Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware (the “Local Rules”), and all other applicable rules,
laws, and requirements. All parties required to be given notice of the documents identified in the
Plan Supplement have been provided due, proper, timely, and adequate notice and have had an
opportunity to appear and be heard with respect thereto. The transmittal and notice of the Plan
Supplement (and all documents identified in the Plan Supplement) was appropriate and
satisfactory based upon the circumstances of these Chapter 11 Cases and was conducted in good
faith. No other or further notice with respect to the Plan Supplement (and all documents identified
in the Plan Supplement) is necessary or shall be required. All documents included in the Plan
Supplement, including any amendments, modifications, and supplements thereto, and all
documents and agreements related thereto (including all exhibits and attachments thereto), are
integral to, part of, and incorporated by reference into the Plan. Subject to the terms of Article X
of the Plan, the Debtors reserve the right to alter, amend, update, or modify the Plan Supplement
and any of the documents contained therein or related thereto on or before the Effective Date;
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provided, that such alterations, amendments, updates, and/or modifications shall not be contrary
to, and shall be consistent with in all respects, the terms of the Committee Settlement.
H.
Interim Disclosure Statement Order
8.
On October 2, 2024, the Bankruptcy Court entered the Disclosure Statement Order,
which, among other things, (a) approved, on an interim basis, the Disclosure Statement as
containing adequate information within the meaning of section 1125 of the Bankruptcy Code and
Bankruptcy Rule 3017, (b) approved the Solicitation and Voting Procedures, (c) approved the form
and manner of the Solicitation Packages, (d) set November 4, 2024, at 4:00 p.m., prevailing Eastern
Time, as the Confirmation Objection Deadline and the Voting Deadline, and (e) set November 14,
2024, at 1:30 p.m., prevailing Eastern Time, as the date and time for the Combined Hearing (which
time was rescheduled by the Bankruptcy Court to November 14, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., prevailing
Eastern Time). The period during which the Debtors solicited acceptances to the Plan is a
reasonable and adequate period of time for Holders of Claims or Interests in the Voting Classes to
have made an informed decision to accept or reject the Plan.
I.
Adequacy of the Disclosure Statement
9.
The Disclosure Statement contains extensive material information regarding the
Debtors so that parties entitled to vote on the Plan could make informed decisions regarding the
Plan. The Disclosure Statement contains “adequate information” within the meaning of section
1125 of the Bankruptcy Code and complies with any additional applicable requirements of the
Bankruptcy Code, the Bankruptcy Rules, and non-bankruptcy law. The Debtors’ solicitation of
acceptances and rejections of the Plan via transmittal of the Disclosure Statement and the other
materials in the Solicitation Packages was authorized by and complied with the Disclosure
Statement Order and was appropriate under the circumstances.
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J.
Solicitation and Notice
10.
The Plan was solicited in good faith and in compliance with applicable provisions
of the Bankruptcy Code and Bankruptcy Rules.
11.
As described in the Voting Report, the Solicitation Packages were transmitted and
served in compliance with the provisions of the Bankruptcy Code, the Bankruptcy Rules, the Local
Rules, and the Disclosure Statement Order. The solicitation of votes on the Plan complied with
the Solicitation and Voting Procedures, was appropriate and satisfactory based upon the
circumstances of these Chapter 11 Cases, was conducted in “good faith” within the meaning of
section 1125(e) of the Bankruptcy Code, and was in compliance with section 1125, section 1126,
and all other applicable sections of the Bankruptcy Code, the Bankruptcy Rules, the Local Rules,
and all other applicable rules, laws, and regulations.
12.
As described in the Voting Report and the Affidavits, all parties required to be given
notice of the Combined Hearing (including the deadline for filing and serving objections to
Confirmation of the Plan) have been provided due, proper, timely, and adequate notice and have
had an opportunity to appear and be heard with respect thereto. Such notice was adequate and
sufficient pursuant to section 1128 of the Bankruptcy Code, Bankruptcy Rules 2002, 3017, and
3020, and other applicable law and rules, and no other or further notice is or shall be required.
K.
Voting Report
13.
On November 7, 2024, the Debtors filed the Voting Report. As set forth in the
Voting Report, the procedures used to tabulate the Ballots were fair, in good faith, and conducted
in accordance with the Disclosure Statement Order, the Bankruptcy Code, the Bankruptcy Rules,
the Local Rules, and all other applicable rules, laws, and regulations.
14.
As set forth in the Plan, Holders of Claims in Classes 4 and 5 (collectively,
the “Voting Classes”) for each of the Debtors were eligible to vote on the Plan pursuant to the
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Solicitation and Voting Procedures. In addition, Holders of Claims in Classes 1, 2, and 3 are
Unimpaired and conclusively presumed to accept the Plan and, therefore, are not entitled to vote
to accept or reject the Plan. Depending on their ultimate treatment by the Debtors, Holders of
Claims and Interests in Classes 7 and 8 are either Unimpaired or Impaired and will be either
conclusively deemed to accept or conclusively deemed to reject the Plan, and in either scenario
are not entitled to vote on the Plan. Holders of Claims and Interests in Classes 6, 9 and 10 are
Impaired under the Plan and are conclusively deemed to have rejected the Plan.
15.
As evidenced by the Voting Report, Classes 4 and 5 voted to accept the Plan, and
no Voting Classes voted to reject the Plan.
L.
Bankruptcy Rule 3016
16.
The Plan is dated and identifies the Entities submitting it, thereby satisfying
Bankruptcy Rule 3016(a). The Debtors appropriately filed the Disclosure Statement and the Plan
with the Bankruptcy Court, thereby satisfying Bankruptcy Rule 3016(b).
M.
Burden of Proof
17.
The Debtors, as proponents of the Plan, have met their burden of proving the
applicable elements of sections 1129(a) and 1129(b) of the Bankruptcy Code by a preponderance
of the evidence, which is the applicable evidentiary standard for Confirmation of the Plan. Further,
the Debtors have proven the elements of sections 1129(a) and 1129(b) of the Bankruptcy Code by
clear and convincing evidence.
N.
Plan Modifications
18.
Pursuant to section 1127 of the Bankruptcy Code, the modifications to the Plan
described or set forth in this Confirmation Order constitute technical or clarifying changes,
changes with respect to particular Claims by agreement with holders of such Claims, or
modifications that do not otherwise materially and adversely affect or change the treatment of any
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other Claim or Interest under the Plan. After giving effect to these modifications, the Plan
continues to satisfy the requirements of sections 1122 and 1123 of the Bankruptcy Code and notice
of these modifications was adequate and appropriate under the facts and circumstances of these
Chapter 11 Cases. In accordance with Bankruptcy Rule 3019, these modifications do not require
additional disclosure under section 1125 of the Bankruptcy Code or the resolicitation of votes on
the Plan under section 1126 of the Bankruptcy Code, and they do not require that holders of Claims
or Interests be afforded an opportunity to change previously cast votes accepting or rejecting the
Plan. Accordingly, the Plan is properly before this Court and all votes cast with respect to the Plan
prior to such modification shall be binding and shall apply with respect to the Plan.
O.
Presumed Acceptance of Plan as Modified
19.
In accordance with section 1127 of the Bankruptcy Code and Bankruptcy Rule
3019, all Holders of Claims who voted to accept the Plan or who are conclusively presumed to
have accepted the Plan are presumed to have accepted the Plan as modified by this Confirmation
Order. No Holder of a Claim who has voted to accept the Plan shall be permitted to change its
vote as a consequence of the any plan modifications as set forth herein. All modifications to the
Plan or Plan Supplement made after the Voting Deadline are hereby approved pursuant to section
1127 of the Bankruptcy Code and Bankruptcy Rule 3019.
P.
Compliance with the Bankruptcy Code (11 U.S.C. §§ 1125 and 1127)
20.
The Debtors have complied with section 1125 of the Bankruptcy Code with respect
to the Disclosure Statement and the Plan. The requirements of section 1127 of the Bankruptcy
Code have been satisfied.
Q.
Plan Compliance with the Bankruptcy Code (11 U.S.C. § 1129)
21.
The Plan complies with all applicable provisions of section 1129 of the Bankruptcy
Code.
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a) Compliance with Applicable Provisions of the Bankruptcy Code (11 U.S.C.
§ 1129(a)(1)).
22.
The Plan complies with all applicable provisions of the Bankruptcy Code as
required by section 1129(a)(1) of the Bankruptcy Code, including sections 1122 and 1123 of the
Bankruptcy Code. In addition, the Plan is dated and identifies the Entities submitting it, thereby
satisfying Bankruptcy Rule 3016(a).
i.
Proper Classification (11 U.S.C. §§ 1122 and 1123(a)(1)).
23.
The Plan satisfies sections 1122 and 1123(a)(1) of the Bankruptcy Code, and the
classification of Claims and Interests under the Plan is proper under the Bankruptcy Code.
Article III of the Plan provides for the separate classification of Claims and Interests into ten
Classes, based on differences in the legal nature or priority of such Claims and Interests (other than
Administrative Claims, Professional Fee Claims, DIP Claims, Priority Tax Claims, and payment
of U.S. Trustee statutory fees, which are addressed in Article II of the Plan and which are not
required to be designated as separate Classes pursuant to section 1123(a)(1) of the Bankruptcy
Code). Valid business, factual, and legal reasons exist for the separate classification of the various
Classes of Claims and Interests created under the Plan. The classifications were not promulgated
for any improper purpose, and the creation of such Classes does not unfairly discriminate between
or among Holders of Claims or Interests. In accordance with section 1122(a) of the Bankruptcy
Code, each Class of Claims and Interests contains only Claims or Interests that are substantially
similar to the other Claims or Interests within that Class. The Plan, therefore, satisfies the
requirements of sections 1122(a), 1122(b), and 1123(a)(1) of the Bankruptcy Code.
ii.
Specified Unimpaired and Impaired Classes (11 U.S.C. §§ 1123(a)(2) and
1123(a)(3)).
24.
The Plan satisfies sections 1123(a)(2) and 1123(a)(3) of the Bankruptcy Code.
Article III of the Plan specifies that Claims in Classes 1, 2, and 3 are Unimpaired. Article III of
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the Plan also specifies the treatment of each voting Impaired Class under the Plan, which are
Classes 4 and 5. Holders of Claims and Interests in Classes 7 and 8 are deemed to accept or
deemed to reject the Plan depending on whether such Claims or Interests are reinstated or canceled
and released without any distribution on account of such Claims or Interests. Holders of Claims
and Interests in Classes 6, 9, and 10 are Impaired under the Plan and are conclusively deemed to
have rejected the Plan.
iii.
No Discrimination (11 U.S.C. § 1123(a)(4)).
25.
The Plan satisfies the requirements of section 1123(a)(4) of the Bankruptcy Code.
Article III of the Plan provides the same treatment for each Claim or Interest within a particular
Class unless the Holder of a particular Claim or Interest has agreed to a less favorable treatment
with respect to such Claim or Interest.
iv.
Implementation of the Plan (11 U.S.C. § 1123(a)(5)).
26.
The Plan and the various documents included in the Plan Supplement (collectively,
the “Plan Documents”) satisfy the requirements of section 1123(a)(5) of the Bankruptcy Code.
The Plan and the Plan Documents provide adequate and proper means for the Plan’s
implementation, including by providing for, among other things, consummation of the
Restructuring Transactions and the appointment of a Plan Administrator.
v.
Non-Voting Equity Securities (11 U.S.C. § 1123(a)(6)).
27.
On the Effective Date, the Wind-Down Debtor Assets shall be transferred to and
vest in the Wind-Down Debtor. Following the Effective Date, the Plan Administrator shall serve
as the sole director and sole officer of the Wind-Down Debtor. The Plan does not provide for the
issuance of equity or other securities by the Debtors or the Wind-Down Debtor. Accordingly, the
requirements of section 1123(a)(6) are inapplicable in these Chapter 11 Cases.
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vi.
Designation of Directors and Officers (11 U.S.C. § 1123(a)(7)).
28.
The Plan satisfies the requirements of section 1123(a)(7) of the Bankruptcy Code.
The Plan discharges all of the Debtors’ officers, directors, members, and managers from their
duties effective as of the Effective Date without any further action. The Plan further provides for
the formation of the Wind-Down Debtor managed by the Plan Administrator. The selection of the
Plan Administrator is consistent with the Plan and the interests of Holders of Claims and Interests
and public policy. Accordingly, the Plan satisfies the requirements of section 1123(a)(7) of the
Bankruptcy Code.
vii.
Discretionary Contents of the Plan (11 U.S.C. § 1123(b)).
29.
The Plan satisfies the requirements of section 1123(b) of the Bankruptcy Code. The
other provisions of the Plan are appropriate and consistent with the applicable provisions of the
Bankruptcy Code.
(b)
Executory Contracts and Unexpired Leases (11 U.S.C.
§ 1123(b)(2)).
30.
Pursuant to sections 365 and 1123(b)(2) of the Bankruptcy Code, upon the
occurrence of the Effective Date, Article V.A of the Plan provides that, except as otherwise
provided in the Plan or in the Sale Orders, each Executory Contract or Unexpired Lease not
previously assumed, assumed and assigned, or rejected shall be deemed automatically rejected,
pursuant to sections 365 and 1123 of the Bankruptcy Code, unless such Executory Contract or
Unexpired Lease is: (1) a TSA Contract (subject to the provisions set forth in Article V.B of the
Plan in all respects); (2) the subject of a motion to assume (or assume and assign) such Executory
Contract that is pending on the Confirmation Date; (3) a contract, instrument, release, indenture,
or other agreement or document entered into in connection with the Plan; (4) an Insurance Policy;
(5) an Asset Purchase Agreement; or (6) to be assumed by the Debtors and assigned to any
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Purchaser in connection with any Sale Transaction and pursuant to any Sale Transaction
Documentation. Neither the Plan nor this Confirmation Order is intended to or shall be construed
as limiting the Debtors’ authority under the Sale Orders to assume and assign Executory Contracts
and Unexpired Leases to the Purchaser(s) pursuant to the Asset Purchase Agreement(s).
31.
The Debtors’ determinations regarding the assumption or rejection of Executory
Contracts and Unexpired Leases are based on and within the sound business judgment of the
Debtors, are necessary to the implementation of the Plan, and are in the best interests of the
Debtors, their Estates, Holders of Claims or Interests and other parties in interest in these Chapter
11 Cases.
(c) Releases, Exculpation, Injunction, and Preservation of Claims
and Causes of Action (11 U.S.C. § 1123(b)(3)).
32.
Debtor Release. Consistent with sections 157 and 1334(a) and (b) of title 28 of
the Judicial Code, and sections 105(a), 1123(b)(3), and 1123(b)(6) of the Bankruptcy Code, the
Bankruptcy Court has jurisdiction and constitutional adjudicatory authority to approve the release
set forth in Article VIII.B of the Plan (the “Debtor Release”). The Debtor Release is an essential
component of the Plan. The scope of the Debtor Release is appropriately tailored under the facts
and circumstances of these Chapter 11 Cases. The Debtor Release is given and made after due
notice and opportunity for hearing. The Debtors’ pursuit of any such claims against the Released
Parties is not in the best interests of the Estates’ various constituencies because the costs involved
would likely outweigh any potential benefit from pursuing such claims. The Debtor Release is
fair, equitable, reasonable, and in the best interests of the Debtors, their Estates, and Holders of
Claims and Interests.
33.
The Debtor Release represents a valid exercise of the Debtors’ business judgment
and is the result of a good-faith and arms’ length negotiation between sophisticated parties that
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had representation from able counsel and advisors. The Debtor Release appropriately offers
protection to parties that participated in the Debtors’ chapter 11 process, and such participation in
these Chapter 11 Cases is critical to the Debtors’ successful emergence from bankruptcy. Each of
the Released Parties shares a common goal with the Debtors in seeing the Plan succeed and
implementing the transactions contemplated in the Plan. The record shows that the releases
relating to the Debtors’ current and former directors, officers, affiliates, and principals have an
identity of interest in supporting the release because the Debtors will assume certain
indemnification obligations under the Plan, and the Wind-Down Debtors will honor such
obligations in accordance with the terms of the Plan. The evidence establishes that the Debtors
conducted a thorough analysis of the Debtors’ claims and causes of action in determining to grant
the Debtor Release and that the Debtors have satisfied the business judgment standard in granting
the Debtor Release under the Plan.
34.
Entry of the Confirmation Order shall constitute the Bankruptcy Court’s approval,
pursuant to Bankruptcy Rule 9019, of the Debtor Release, which includes by reference each of the
related provisions and definitions contained in the Plan, and further, shall constitute the
Bankruptcy Court’s finding that the Debtor Release is: (1) in exchange for the good and valuable
consideration provided by the Released Parties, including, the Released Parties’ contribution to
facilitating the Restructuring Transactions and implementing the Plan; (2) a good faith settlement
and compromise of the Claims released by the Debtor Release; (3) in the best interests of the
Debtors, the Wind-Down Debtor, and all Holders of Claims and Interests; (4) fair, equitable, and
reasonable; (5) given and made after due notice and opportunity for a hearing; and (6) a bar to any
of the Debtors, the Wind-Down Debtor, or the Debtors’ Estates asserting any Claim or Cause of
Action released pursuant to the Debtor Release. In light of, among other things, the value provided
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by the Released Parties to the Debtors’ Estates and the critical nature of the Debtor Release to the
Plan, the Debtor Release is approved.
35.
Releases by Holders of Claims and Interests. Consistent with sections 157 and
1334(a) and (b) of title 28 of the Judicial Code, and sections 105(a), 1123(b)(3), and 1123(b)(6) of
the Bankruptcy Code, the Bankruptcy Court has jurisdiction and constitutional adjudicatory
authority to approve the release set forth in Article VIII.C of the Plan (the “Third-Party Release”).
The Third-Party Release is given and made after due notice and opportunity for hearing.
36.
The Third-Party Release is consensual with respect to the Releasing Parties. The
Ballots sent to all Holders of Claims and Interests entitled to vote, the Non-Voting Status Notice
sent to Holders of Claims and Interests not entitled to vote, and the notice of the Combined Hearing
sent to parties in interest unambiguously provided in bold letters that the Third-Party Release was
contained in the Plan. Entry of the Confirmation Order shall constitute the Bankruptcy Court’s
approval, pursuant to Bankruptcy Rule 9019, of the Third-Party Release, which includes by
reference each of the related provisions and definitions contained in the Plan, and further, shall
constitute the Bankruptcy Court’s finding that the Third-Party Release is: (1) consensual; (2)
essential to the Confirmation of the Plan; (3) given in exchange for the good and valuable
consideration provide by the Released Parties; (4) a good faith settlement and compromise of the
Claims released by the Third-Party Release; (5) in the best interests of the Debtors, the Wind-
Down Debtor, and the Estates; (6) fair, equitable, and reasonable; (7) given and made after due
notice and opportunity for a hearing; and (8) a bar to any of the Releasing Parties asserting any
Claim or Cause of Action released pursuant to the Third-Party Release.
37.
Exculpation. Consistent with sections 157 and 1334(a) and (b) of title 28 of the
Judicial Code, and sections 105(a), 1123(b)(3), and 1123(b)(6) of the Bankruptcy Code, the
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Bankruptcy Court has jurisdiction and authority to approve the exculpation set forth in
Article VIII.D of the Plan (the “Exculpation”). The Exculpation is essential to the Plan. The
evidence before the Bankruptcy Court demonstrates that the Plan’s Exculpation was critical to the
parties’ willingness to support the Debtors’ chapter 11 efforts and that these parties would not have
been so inclined to participate in the Plan process without the promise of exculpation, and such
parties did so in reliance upon the protections afforded in the Exculpation. The Exculpation
appropriately affords protection to those parties who constructively participated in and contributed
to the Debtors’ chapter 11 process consistent with their duties under the Bankruptcy Code, and it
is appropriately tailored to protect the Exculpated Parties from inappropriate litigation.
38.
Injunction. Section 105(a) and section 1123(b)(3) and (b)(6) of the Bankruptcy
Code permit issuance of the injunction provisions set forth in Article VIII.E of the Plan
(the “Injunction”) and are within the jurisdiction of this Bankruptcy Court under sections 1334(a),
1334(b), and 1334(d) of the Judicial Code. The Injunction is essential to the Plan and is necessary
to implement the Plan and to preserve and enforce the Debtor Release, the Third-Party Release,
and the Exculpation provisions in Article VIII of the Plan. Such Injunction is appropriately tailored
to achieve those purposes.
viii.
Cure of Defaults (11 U.S.C. § 1123(d)).
39.
Article V of the Plan provides for the satisfaction of Cure Claims associated with
Executory Contracts and Unexpired Leases, if assumed or assumed and assigned, in accordance
with section 365(b)(1) of the Bankruptcy Code. Any monetary defaults under each Assumed
Executory Contract or Unexpired Lease pursuant to the Plan (it being understood that the
assumption and assignment of the Executory Contracts or Unexpired Leases pursuant to the Asset
Purchase Agreements shall be authorized and governed by the Bidding Procedures Order and
applicable Sale Order, and, in the event of any inconsistency between the Plan, Bidding Procedures
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Order, and Sale Orders concerning the assumption and assignment of such Executory Contracts or
Unexpired Leases, the terms of the applicable Sale Order shall govern and control) shall be
satisfied, pursuant to section 365(b)(1) of the Bankruptcy Code, or on such other terms as the
parties to such Executory Contracts or Unexpired Leases may otherwise agree. Any disputed cure
amounts will be determined in accordance with the procedures set forth in Article V of the Plan,
and applicable bankruptcy and non-bankruptcy law. As such, the Plan provides that the Debtors,
the Wind-Down Debtor, or the Purchaser, as applicable, will cure defaults with respect to assumed
Executory Contracts and Unexpired Leases in accordance with section 365(b)(1) of the
Bankruptcy Code. Thus, the Plan complies with section 1123(d) of the Bankruptcy Code.
b) The Debtors’ Compliance with the Bankruptcy Code (11 U.S.C. § 1129(a)(2)).
40.
The Debtors, as Plan proponents, have complied with all applicable provisions of
the Bankruptcy Code as required by section 1129(a)(2) of the Bankruptcy Code, including sections
1122, 1123, 1124, 1125, 1126, and 1128, and Bankruptcy Rules 3017, 3018, and 3019.
41.
The Debtors and their agents solicited votes to accept or reject the Plan after the
Bankruptcy Court entered the Disclosure Statement Order approving the Solicitation Packages and
Solicitation and Voting Procedures.
42.
The Debtors and their agents have solicited and tabulated votes on the Plan and
have participated in the activities described in section 1125 of the Bankruptcy Code fairly and in
good faith within the meaning of section 1125(e) of the Bankruptcy Code, and in a manner
consistent with the applicable provisions of the Disclosure Statement Order, the Disclosure
Statement, the Bankruptcy Code, the Bankruptcy Rules, the Local Rules, and all other applicable
rules, laws, and regulations, and are entitled to the protections afforded by section 1125(e) of the
Bankruptcy Code and the Exculpation provisions set forth in Article VIII.D. of the Plan.
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c) Plan Proposed in Good Faith (11 U.S.C. § 1129(a)(3)).
43.
The Plan satisfies the requirements of section 1129(a)(3) of the Bankruptcy Code.
The Debtors have proposed the Plan and Plan Documents in good faith and not by any means
forbidden by law. In determining that the Plan has been proposed in good faith, the Bankruptcy
Court has examined the totality of the circumstances surrounding the filing of these Chapter 11
Cases, the Plan itself, the process leading to its formulation, and the transactions to be implemented
pursuant thereto. Consistent with the overriding purpose of chapter 11, these Chapter 11 Cases
were filed, and the Plan was proposed, with the legitimate purpose of allowing the Debtors to
maximize the value of the Debtors’ Estates. The Debtors’ good faith is evident from the facts and
record of these Chapter 11 Cases, the Disclosure Statement, the Disclosure Statement Hearing,
and all the other proceedings held in these Chapter 11 Cases and before the Bankruptcy Court.
44.
The Plan was proposed with the legitimate and honest purpose of maximizing the
value of the Debtors’ Estates and to effectuate a successful chapter 11 proceeding for the Debtors.
The Plan was the product of extensive negotiations conducted at arm’s length among the Debtors
and certain of their key stakeholders including, but not limited to, the Committee and the
Consenting Stakeholders. Further, the Plan’s classification, settlement, exculpation, release, and
injunction provisions have been negotiated in good faith and at arm’s length, are consistent with
sections 105, 1122, 1123(b)(3)(A), 1123(b)(6), 1125(e), 1129, and 1142 of the Bankruptcy Code,
and are each necessary for the Debtors to consummate a value-maximizing conclusion to these
Chapter 11 Cases. Accordingly, the requirements of section 1129(a)(3) of the Bankruptcy Code
are satisfied.
d) Payment for Services or Costs and Expenses (11 U.S.C. § 1129(a)(4)).
45.
Payments made or to be made by the Debtors for services or for costs and expenses
incurred in or in connection with these Chapter 11 Cases, or in connection with the Plan and
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incident to these Chapter 11 Cases, have been approved by, or are subject to the approval of, the
Bankruptcy Court as reasonable. The Plan, therefore, satisfies the requirements of
section 1129(a)(4) of the Bankruptcy Code.
e) Directors, Officers, and Insiders (11. U.S.C. § 1129(a)(5)).
46.
Because the Plan provides for the orderly wind-down of the Debtors and resignation
of the Debtors’ officers, directors, and managers, section 1129(a)(5) of the Bankruptcy Code does
not apply. To the extent section 1129(a)(5) of the Bankruptcy Code applies to the Wind-Down
Debtor, the Debtors have satisfied the requirements of this provision by, among other things,
disclosing the identity of the Plan Administrator.
f)
No Rate Changes (11 U.S.C. § 1129(a)(6)).
47.
The Plan does not contain any rate changes subject to the jurisdiction of any
governmental regulatory commission and will not require governmental regulatory approval.
Therefore, section 1129(a)(6) of the Bankruptcy Code does not apply to the Plan.
g) Best Interests of Creditors (11 U.S.C. § 1129(a)(7)).
48.
The Plan satisfies the requirements of section 1129(a)(7) of the Bankruptcy Code.
The evidence in support of the Plan and the facts and circumstances of these Chapter 11 Cases
establish that each Holder of Allowed Claims or Interests in each Class will recover as much or
more value under the Plan on account of such Claim or Interest, as of the Effective Date, than the
amount such Holder would receive if the Debtors were liquidated on the Effective Date under
chapter 7 of the Bankruptcy Code. The Liquidation Analysis (as defined in the Disclosure
Statement and attached as Exhibit B thereto [Docket No. 532]), and the other evidence related
thereto are persuasive and credible. The Liquidation Analysis demonstrates that recoveries under
the Plan are at least as high as they would be in a hypothetical liquidation. The methodology used
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and assumptions made in the Liquidation Analysis are reasonable. The Plan, therefore, satisfies
the requirements of section 1129(a)(7) of the Bankruptcy Code.
h) Acceptance by Certain Classes (11 U.S.C. § 1129(a)(8)).
49.
The Plan satisfies section 1129(a)(8) of the Bankruptcy Code. Classes 1, 2, and 3
are Unimpaired Classes of Claims, each of which is conclusively presumed to have accepted the
Plan in accordance with section 1126(f) of the Bankruptcy Code. Class 4 (First Lien Claims) and
Class 5 (Second Lien Claims) voted to accept the Plan. Class 7 and Class 8 are either Unimpaired
by the Plan and conclusively presumed to have accepted the Plan or Impaired and deemed to have
rejected the Plan. Classes 6 (General Unsecured Claims), 9, and Class 10 are Impaired Classes
that will not receive or retain any property under the Plan on account of the Claim in each such
Class, are not entitled to vote on the Plan, and are deemed to reject the Plan. To the extent a Class
contains Claims or Interests eligible to vote and no Holders of Claims or Interests eligible to vote
in such Class vote to accept or reject the Plan, such Class shall be considered vacant and deemed
eliminated from the Plan for purposes of voting to accept or reject the Plan and for purposes of
determining acceptance or rejection of the Plan by such Class pursuant to section 1129(a)(8) of
the Bankruptcy Code. Nevertheless, as set forth below, the Debtors satisfy the requirements under
section 1129(b) of the Bankruptcy Code with respect to the Claims that have rejected or are deemed
to reject the Plan.
i)
Treatment of Claims Entitled to Priority Pursuant to Section 507(a) of the
Bankruptcy Code (11 U.S.C. § 1129(a)(9)).
50.
The treatment of Administrative Claims, Professional Fee Claims, DIP Claims,
Priority Tax Claims, and payment of U.S. Trustee statutory fees under Article II of the Plan
satisfies the requirements of, and complies in all respects with, section 1129(a)(9) of the
Bankruptcy Code.
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j)
Acceptance by at Least One Impaired Class of Claims (11 U.S.C. § 1129(a)(10)).
51.
The Plan satisfies the requirements of section 1129(a)(10) of the Bankruptcy Code.
As set forth in the Voting Report, all Voting Classes are Impaired, and the requisite number and
amount of Claims specified under the Bankruptcy Code voted to accept the Plan, determined
without including any acceptance of the Plan by any insider (as that term is defined in section
101(31) of the Bankruptcy Code). Further, as set forth in the Voting Report, the Classes that are
not entitled to receive or retain any property under the Plan are, therefore, deemed to have rejected
the Plan pursuant to section 1126(g) of the Bankruptcy Code.
k) Feasibility of the Plan (11 U.S.C. § 1129(a)(11)).
52.
The evidence in the Declarations and the Confirmation Brief: (a) is reasonable,
persuasive, and credible as of the dates such evidence was prepared, presented, and/or proffered;
(b) has not been controverted by other evidence; (c) establishes that the Plan is feasible; and
(d) establishes that the Debtors or the Wind-Down Debtor will have sufficient funds available to
meet their obligations under the Plan. The Plan, therefore, satisfies the requirements of section
1129(a)(11) of the Bankruptcy Code.
l)
Payment of Statutory Fees (11 U.S.C. § 1129(a)(12)).
53.
The Plan provides for the payment of all fees payable by the by the Wind-Down
Debtor (or the Disbursing Agent on behalf of the Wind-Down Debtor) under section 1930(a) of
the Judicial Code. The Plan, therefore, satisfies the requirements of section 1129(a)(12) of the
Bankruptcy Code.
m) Non-Applicability of Certain Sections (11 U.S.C. §§ 1129(a)(13), 1129(a)(14), (15), and
(16)).
54.
The Debtors do not owe retiree benefit obligations, any domestic support
obligations, are not individuals, and are not nonprofit corporations. Therefore, sections
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1129(a)(13), 1129(a)(14), 1129(a)(15), and 1129(a)(16) of the Bankruptcy Code do not apply to
these Chapter 11 Cases.
n) Section 1129(b)—Confirmation of Plan Over Nonacceptance of Impaired Classes
55.
Notwithstanding the fact that the deemed rejecting classes have not accepted the
Plan, the Plan may be confirmed pursuant to section 1129(b)(1) of the Bankruptcy Code. First,
all of the requirements of section 1129(a) of the Bankruptcy Code other than section 1129(a)(8)
have been met. Second, the Plan is fair and equitable with respect to the deemed rejecting Classes.
The Plan has been proposed in good faith, is reasonable, and meets the requirements that (i) no
Holder of any Impaired Claim or Interest that is junior to such Impaired Class will receive or retain
any property under the Plan on account of such junior Claim or Interest and (ii) no Holder of a
Claim or Interest in a Class senior to such Impaired Class is receiving more than 100 percent on
account of its Claim or Interest. Accordingly, the Plan is fair and equitable to all Holders of Claims
and Interests in the deemed rejecting Classes. Third, the Plan does not discriminate unfairly with
respect to the deemed rejecting Classes because similarly situated creditors in such Classes that
have not accepted the Plan will receive substantially similar treatment on account of their Claim
or Interest irrespective of Class. Finally, Holders of Claims in Classes 4 and 5 voted to accept the
Plan in sufficient number and in sufficient amount to constitute accepting classes under the
Bankruptcy Code. As a result, the Plan satisfies the requirements of section 1129(b) of the
Bankruptcy Code and can be confirmed.
o) Only One Plan (11 U.S.C. § 1129(c)).
56.
Other than the Plan (including previous versions thereof), no other plan has been
filed for the Debtors in these Chapter 11 Cases. The Plan, therefore, satisfies the requirements of
section 1129(c) of the Bankruptcy Code.
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p) Principal Purpose of the Plan (11 U.S.C. § 1129(d)).
57.
The principal purpose of the Plan is not the avoidance of taxes or the avoidance of
the application of Section 5 of the Securities Act, 15 U.S.C. § 77e. The Plan, therefore, satisfies
the requirements of section 1129(d) of the Bankruptcy Code.
q) Not a Small Business Case (11 U.S.C. § 1129(e)).
58.
These Chapter 11 Cases are not small business cases, and accordingly
section 1129(e) of the Bankruptcy Code is inapplicable in these Chapter 11 Cases.
r) Satisfaction of Confirmation Requirements.
59.
Based upon the foregoing and all other pleadings and evidence proffered, the Plan
satisfies the requirements for plan confirmation set forth in section 1129 of the Bankruptcy Code.
R.
Likelihood of Satisfaction of Conditions Precedent to the Effective Date
60.
Each of the conditions precedent to the Effective Date, as set forth in Article IX.A
of the Plan, has been or is reasonably likely to be satisfied or waived in accordance with
Article IX.B of the Plan.
S.
Implementation
61.
The Plan, all documents contained in the Plan Supplement, and all other relevant
and necessary documents have been negotiated in good faith and at arm’s length, are fair and
reasonable, are supported by reasonably equivalent value and fair consideration, are in the best
interests of the Debtors, their Estates, and the Wind-Down Debtor, and shall, upon completion of
documentation and execution in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Plan, be valid,
binding, and enforceable documents and agreements not in conflict with any federal, state, or local
law. The documents and agreements are essential elements of the Plan and the Debtors have
exercised reasonable business judgment in determining which documents and agreements to enter
into and have provided sufficient and adequate notice of such documents and agreements.
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T.
Good Faith Solicitation (11 U.S.C. § 1125(e))
62.
The Debtors have proposed the Plan in good faith, with the legitimate and honest
purpose of maximizing the value of the Debtors’ Estates for the benefit of their stakeholders. The
Plan accomplishes this goal. Accordingly, the Debtors, the Released Parties, and the Exculpated
Parties have been, are, and will continue to be acting in good faith if they proceed to:
(a) consummate the Plan and the agreements, transactions, transfers, and other actions
contemplated thereby, regardless of whether such agreements, transactions, transfers, and other
actions are expressly authorized by this Confirmation Order; and (b) take any actions authorized
and directed or contemplated by this Confirmation Order. Therefore, the Plan has been proposed
in good faith to achieve a result consistent with the objectives and purposes of the
Bankruptcy Code and the aforementioned parties have also acted in good faith within the meaning
of section 1125(e) of the Bankruptcy Code and are entitled to the protections afforded by section
1125(e) of the Bankruptcy Code and the Exculpation provision set forth in Article VIII.D of the
Plan. The Exculpated Parties have, and upon completion of the Plan shall be deemed to have,
participated in good faith and in compliance with the applicable laws with regard to the solicitation
of votes and distributions pursuant to the Plan and, therefore, are not, and on account of such
distributions shall not be, liable at any time for the violation of any applicable law, rule, or
regulation governing the solicitation of acceptance of rejections of the Plan or such distributions
made pursuant to the Plan.
U.
Executory Contracts and Unexpired Leases
63.
Pursuant to sections 365 and 1123(b)(2) of the Bankruptcy Code, the Plan provides
for the assumption or rejection of certain Executory Contracts and Unexpired Leases, effective as
of the Effective Date except as otherwise provided in the Plan or the Asset Purchase Agreements.
The Debtors’ determinations regarding the assumption or rejection of Executory Contracts and
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Unexpired Leases are based on and within the sound business judgment of the Debtors, are
necessary to the implementation of the Plan, and are in the best interests of the Debtors, their
Estates, Holders of Claims and Interests, and other parties in interest in these Chapter 11 Cases.
ORDER
BASED ON THE FOREGOING FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW, IT IS
THEREFORE ORDERED, JUDGED, AND DECREED THAT:
V.
Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law
64.
The above-referenced findings of fact and conclusions of law are hereby
incorporated by reference as though fully set forth in this Confirmation Order and constitute
findings of fact and conclusions of law pursuant to Bankruptcy Rule 7052, made applicable by
Bankruptcy Rule 9014. To the extent that any finding of fact is determined to be a conclusion of
law, it is deemed so, and vice versa.
W.
Final Approval of Disclosure Statement
65.
The Disclosure Statement shall be, and hereby is, approved on a final basis as
containing adequate information within the meaning of section 1125 of the Bankruptcy Code and
sufficient information of a kind necessary to satisfy the disclosure requirements of any applicable
non-bankruptcy laws, rules, and regulations.
X.
Confirmation of the Plan
66.
The Plan, attached hereto as Exhibit A, including all exhibits thereto, shall be, and
hereby is, confirmed under section 1129 of the Bankruptcy Code. The Debtors are authorized to
enter into and execute all documents and agreements related to the Plan (including all exhibits and
attachments thereto and documents referred to therein, including the Plan Supplement), and the
execution, delivery, and performance thereafter by the Wind-Down Debtor, are hereby approved
and authorized. The Debtors and the Wind-Down Debtor, as applicable, are authorized to take all
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actions necessary or appropriate to enter into, implement, and consummate the contracts,
instruments, releases, leases, indentures, and other agreements or documents created in connection
with the Plan, including without limitation entry into any agreements contained in the Plan
Supplement, as applicable, as may be modified by the Debtors in their business judgment subject
to the terms and conditions of the Plan. The terms of the Plan (including the Plan Supplement)
shall be effective and binding as of the Effective Date.
67.
The failure to include or refer to any particular article, section, or provision of the
Plan, the Plan Supplement or any related document, agreement, or exhibit does not impair the
effectiveness of that article, section, or provision; it being the intent of the Bankruptcy Court that
the Plan, the Plan Supplement, and any related document, agreement, or exhibit are approved in
their entirety.
Y.
Objections
68.
To the extent that any objections (including any reservations of rights contained
therein) to Confirmation of the Plan or approval of the Disclosure Statement have not been
withdrawn, waived, or settled before entry of this Confirmation Order, are not cured by the relief
granted in this Confirmation Order, or have not been otherwise resolved, all such objections
(including any reservation of rights contained therein) are hereby overruled in their entirety and
on the merits in all respects.
Z.
The Releases, Injunction, Exculpation, and Related Provisions Under the Plan
69.
The release, exculpation, injunction, and related provisions set forth in Article VIII
of the Plan are incorporated herein in their entirety, are hereby approved and authorized in their
entirety, and shall be immediately effective and binding upon the Effective Date without further
action or notice by this Bankruptcy Court, any of the Parties subject to such provisions, or any
other party, including, but not limited to:
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a.
Liens. The release of liens provisions set forth in Article VIII.A of the Plan are hereby
approved.
b. Releases by the Debtors. The Debtor Release provisions set forth in Article VIII.B of
the Plan are hereby approved.
c.
Third-Party Releases. The Third-Party Release provisions set forth in Article VIII.C
of the Plan are hereby approved.
d. Exculpation. The Exculpation provisions set forth in Article VIII.D of the Plan are
hereby approved.
e.
Injunction. The Injunction provisions set forth in Article VIII.E of the Plan are hereby
approved.
AA.
Classifications of Claims and Interests
70.
The terms of the Plan shall govern the classification of Claims and Interests for
purposes of the distributions to be made thereunder. The classifications set forth on the Ballots
tendered to or returned by the Holders of Claims or Interests in connection with voting on the Plan:
(a) were set forth thereon solely for purposes of voting to accept or reject the Plan; (b) do not
necessarily represent, and in no event shall be deemed to modify or otherwise affect, the actual
classification of Claims and Interests under the Plan for distribution purposes; (c) may not be relied
upon by any Holder of a Claim or Interest as representing the actual classification of such Claim
or Interest under the Plan for distribution purposes; and (d) shall not be binding on the Debtors
except for voting purposes.
BB.
Plan Supplement
71.
The documents contained in the Plan Supplement, and any amendments,
modifications, and supplements thereto (including all exhibits and attachments thereto and
documents referred to in the Plan Supplement), and the execution, delivery, and performance
thereof by the Debtors, the Wind-Down Debtor, and their successors are authorized when they are
finalized, executed, and delivered. Subject to Article X of the Plan and the terms of the Committee
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Settlement, without further order or authorization of this Bankruptcy Court, the Debtors, the Wind-
Down Debtor, and their successors are authorized and empowered to make all modifications to all
documents included as part of the Plan Supplement that are consistent with the Plan. Execution
versions of the documents comprising or contemplated by the Plan Supplement shall constitute
legal, valid, binding, and authorized obligations of the respective parties thereto, enforceable in
accordance with their terms and, to the extent applicable, shall create all mortgages, Liens, deeds
of trust, pledges, and security interests purported to be created thereby to the extent set forth in this
Confirmation Order.
CC.
Restructuring Transactions
72.
On or before the Effective Date, the applicable Debtors or the Wind-Down Debtor
shall enter into any transaction and shall take any actions as may be necessary or appropriate to
effect the transactions described herein, including, as applicable, consummation of the Sale
Transactions pursuant to the Asset Purchase Agreements or any transactions set forth in the
Restructuring Transactions Memorandum, the issuance of all certificates and other documents
required to be issued pursuant to the Plan, one or more intercompany mergers, consolidations,
amalgamations,
arrangements,
continuances,
restructurings,
conversions,
dispositions,
dissolutions, transfers, liquidations, spinoffs, intercompany sales, purchases, contributions,
distributions, novations, setoffs, or other corporate transactions (collectively, the “Restructuring
Transactions”). The actions to implement the Restructuring Transactions may include: (1) the
execution and delivery of appropriate agreements or other documents of merger, consolidation,
amalgamation, arrangement, continuance, restructuring, conversion, disposition, dissolution,
transfer, liquidation, spinoff, sale, or purchase containing terms that are consistent with the terms
of the Plan and Asset Purchase Agreements and that satisfy the applicable requirements of
applicable Law and any other terms to which the applicable Entities may agree; (2) the execution
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and delivery of appropriate instruments of transfer, assignment, assumption, or delegation of any
asset, property, right, liability, debt, or obligation on terms consistent with the terms of the Plan
and having other terms for which the applicable Entities agree; (3) the filing of appropriate
certificates or articles of incorporation, reincorporation, formation, merger, consolidation,
conversion, amalgamation, arrangement, continuance, or dissolution pursuant to applicable state
or provincial law; and (4) all other actions that the applicable Entities determine to be necessary
or appropriate, including making filings or recordings that may be required by applicable Law in
connection with the Plan. To the extent practicable and if applicable, the Restructuring
Transactions contemplated herein shall be structured so as to obtain the most beneficial tax
structure for the Debtors subject to the consent of the Required DIP Lenders and the applicable
Purchasers. The Confirmation Order shall, and shall be deemed to, pursuant to sections 363 and
1123 of the Bankruptcy Code, authorize, among other things, all actions as may be necessary or
appropriate to effectuate any transaction described in, contemplated by, or necessary to effectuate
the Plan.
DD.
Sources of Consideration for Plan Distribution
73.
The Debtors shall fund or make distributions under the Plan, subject to the terms of
the Sale Orders and the Asset Purchase Agreements, as applicable, from: (i) the proceeds from the
Sale Transactions (after, for the avoidance of doubt, giving effect to the DIP Paydown Amount,
payment in full of the Prepetition First Lien RCF Loan Paydown Amount and funding the Wind-
Down Debtor Account in accordance with the Wind-Down Budget); (ii) the Debtors’ Cash on
hand; and (iii) in accordance with the Wind-Down Budget, proceeds from the Wind Down,
including the Wind-Down Debtor Assets. The Allowed DIP Claims shall be satisfied in
accordance with Article II.C. of the Plan.
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EE.
Wind-Down Debtor
74.
The Debtors shall continue in existence after the Effective Date as the Wind-Down
Debtor solely for the purposes of (i) winding down the Debtors’ businesses and affairs as
expeditiously as reasonably possible, and liquidating all Wind-Down Debtor Assets, (ii)
performing any obligations under any Transition Services Agreements entered into before, on, or
after the Effective Date, including pursuant to any of the Asset Purchase Agreements;
(iii) enforcing and prosecuting Claims, interests, rights, and privileges under the Retained Causes
of Action in an efficacious manner and only to the extent the benefits of such enforcement or
prosecution are reasonably believed to outweigh the costs associated therewith; (iv) resolving any
Disputed Claims, (v) paying or otherwise satisfying Allowed Claims, (vi) filing appropriate tax
returns (and, for the avoidance of doubt, may pursue any refunds, credits, or other tax benefits to
which the Debtors and/or the Wind-Down Debtor are entitled and file any tax returns or other
filings as are required in connection therewith), (vii) complying with its continuing obligations
under the Asset Purchase Agreements, if any, (viii) otherwise administering the Plan in an
efficacious manner, and (ix) undertaking any restructuring transactions as are necessary or
advisable in connection with the foregoing. The Wind-Down Debtor shall be deemed to be
substituted as the party-in-lieu of the Debtors in all matters, including (x) motions, contested
matters, and adversary proceedings pending in the Bankruptcy Court and (y) all matters pending
in any courts, tribunals, forums, or administrative proceedings outside of the Bankruptcy Court, in
each case without the need or requirement for the Plan Administrator to File motions or
substitutions of parties or counsel in each such matter.
75.
On the Effective Date, the Wind-Down Debtor Assets shall vest in the Wind-Down
Debtor for the primary purpose of liquidating the Wind-Down Debtor Assets and winding down
the Debtors’ Estates, with no objective to continue or engage in the conduct of a trade or business,
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other than performance under the Transition Services Agreements. The Wind-Down Debtor will,
in an expeditious but orderly manner, subject to the requirements of the Transition Services
Agreements, liquidate and convert to Cash the Wind-Down Debtor Assets, make timely
distributions pursuant to the Plan and Confirmation Order, and not unduly prolong its duration.
The Wind-Down Debtor Assets shall be held free and clear of all Liens, Claims, and Interests of
Holders of Claims and Interests, except as otherwise provided in the Plan. The Wind-Down Debtor
shall be deemed to be fully bound by the terms of the Plan and the Confirmation Order.
FF.
Plan Administrator3
76.
On the Effective Date, the authority, power, and incumbency of the persons acting
as directors and officers of each of the Debtors shall be deemed to have been terminated and such
persons shall be deemed to have resigned, solely in their capacities as such, and the Plan
Administrator shall be appointed by each Debtor, with the consent of the Required DIP Lenders,
as the sole director and the sole officer of such Wind-Down Debtor and shall succeed to the powers
of such Debtor’s directors and officers. The Plan Administrator shall be the sole representative of
and shall act for each Wind-Down Debtor in the same fiduciary capacity as applicable to officers
and members of a board of directors or managers, subject to the provisions hereof (and all
Governance Documents are deemed amended by the Plan to permit and authorize the same). For
the avoidance of doubt, the Plan Administrator shall administer the Wind-Down and terms of the
Plan in accordance with the Wind-Down Budget and shall have the authority to authorize, make,
or cause to be made payments in accordance the Wind-Down Budget to satisfy certain claims and
3
Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary and as qualified in the Plan Administrator Agreement, the Plan
Administrator’s Wind-Down of the Wind-Down Debtor Assets and any payments, distributions, or disbursements
that the Plan Administrator seeks to make or (cause to be made) as part of the Wind-Down shall be subject in all
respects to the Wind-Down Budget and the terms of and applicable consent rights set forth in the Plan and this
Confirmation Order, including, for the avoidance of doubt and without limitation, any Distributable Value.
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liabilities of the Debtors’ non-Debtor Affiliates as deemed necessary in the Plan Administrator’s
reasonable judgment; provided that in no event shall payments to satisfy claims or liabilities of the
Debtors’ non-Debtor Affiliates solely under the Wind-Down Budget exceed $12 million in the
aggregate until such time as all Allowed Administrative Claims have been satisfied or such time
as the Debtors or the Wind-Debtor Debtor, as applicable, has reserved sufficient funds solely under
the Wind-Down Budget to satisfy all such Allowed Administrative Claims. The Plan
Administrator shall use commercially reasonable efforts to adhere to (or outperform) the Wind-
Down Budget; provided that the Plan Administrator shall have the authority to reallocate funding
between line items within the Wind-Down Budget without further order of the Bankruptcy Court;
provided, however, that in no event shall the Debtors, the Wind-Down Debtor, or the Plan
Administrator, as applicable, utilize funds solely under the Wind-Down Budget in excess of $12
million in the aggregate to satisfy claims or liabilities of the Debtors’ non-Debtor Affiliates unless
all Allowed Administrative Claims have been satisfied or such time as the Debtors or the Wind-
Down Debtor, as applicable, reserved sufficient funds solely under the Wind-Down Budget
sufficient to satisfy all such Allowed Administrative Claims.
77.
The Plan Administrator shall have the right to retain the services of attorneys,
accountants, and other professionals that, in the discretion of the Plan Administrator, are necessary
to assist the Plan Administrator in the performance of his or her duties. The reasonable fees and
expenses of such professionals shall be paid by the Wind-Down Debtor, upon the monthly
submission of statements to the Plan Administrator and in accordance with the Wind-Down
Budget. The payment of the reasonable fees and expenses of the Plan Administrator’s retained
professionals shall be made in the ordinary course of business and shall not be subject to the
approval of the Bankruptcy Court.
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GG.
Tax Returns
78.
After the Effective Date, the Plan Administrator shall complete and file all final or
otherwise required federal, state, and local tax returns for each of the Debtors and the Wind-Down
Debtor (including, as applicable, with respect to tax refunds or credits), and, pursuant to section
505(b) of the Bankruptcy Code, may request an expedited determination of any unpaid tax liability
of such Debtor or its Estate for any tax incurred during the administration of such Debtor’s Chapter
11 Case, as determined under applicable tax laws.
HH.
Dissolution of the Wind-Down Debtor
79.
Upon a certification to be Filed with this Bankruptcy Court by the Plan
Administrator of all distributions having been made and completion of all its duties under the Plan
and entry of a final decree closing the last of these Chapter 11 Cases, the Wind-Down Debtor shall
be deemed to be dissolved without any further action by the Wind-Down Debtor, including the
Filing of any documents with the secretary of state for the state in which the Wind-Down Debtor
is formed or any other jurisdiction. The Plan Administrator, however, shall have authority to take
all necessary actions to dissolve the Wind-Down Debtor in and withdraw the Wind-Down Debtor
from applicable states.
II.
Cancellation of Securities and Agreements
80.
On the Effective Date, except as otherwise specifically provided for in the Plan:
(1) the obligations of the Debtors under the Prepetition Loan Documents and any other certificate,
Security, share, note, bond, indenture, purchase right, option, warrant, or other instrument or
document directly or indirectly evidencing or creating any indebtedness or obligation of or
ownership interest in the Debtors giving rise to any Claim or Interest (except (i) such certificates,
notes, or other instruments or documents evidencing indebtedness or obligation of or ownership
interest in the Debtors that are Reinstated pursuant to the Plan and (ii) any indemnification
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obligations set forth in Article V.E of the Plan) shall be cancelled solely as to the Debtors and their
Affiliates, and the Wind-Down Debtor shall not have any continuing obligations thereunder; and
(2) the obligations of the Debtors and their Debtor affiliates pursuant, relating, or pertaining to any
agreements, indentures, certificates of designation, bylaws, or certificate or articles of
incorporation or similar documents governing the shares, certificates, notes, bonds (but not
including any surety bonds issued on behalf of any of the Debtors), indentures, purchase rights,
options, warrants, or other instruments or documents evidencing or creating any indebtedness or
obligation of or ownership interest in the Debtors (except such agreements, certificates, notes, or
other instruments evidencing indebtedness or obligation of or ownership interest in the Debtors
that are specifically Reinstated pursuant to the Plan) shall be released and discharged.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, no Executory Contract or Unexpired Lease that has been, or will
be, assumed pursuant to section 365 of the Bankruptcy Code and Article V.A and/or V.B of the
Plan shall be terminated or cancelled on the Effective Date.
JJ.
Corporate Action
81.
Upon the Effective Date, all actions contemplated under the Plan, regardless of
whether taken before, on or after the Effective Date, shall be deemed authorized and approved in
all respects, including: (1) selection of the Plan Administrator; (2) implementation of the
Restructuring Transactions; (3) consummation of the Sale Transactions under the Asset Purchase
Agreements; (4) funding of all applicable reserves, escrows, and accounts; (5) implementation of
the Wind-Down; and (6) all other actions contemplated under the Plan (whether to occur before,
on, or after the Effective Date). All matters provided for in the Plan or deemed necessary or
desirable by the Debtors before, on, or after the Effective Date involving the corporate structure
of the Debtors or the Wind-Down Debtor, as applicable, and any corporate action required by the
Debtors or the Wind-Down Debtor, as applicable, in connection with the Plan or corporate
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structure of the Debtors or Wind-Down Debtor shall be deemed to have occurred and shall be in
effect on the Effective Date, without any requirement of further action by the security holders,
directors, managers, or officers of the Debtors or the Wind-Down Debtor, as applicable. Before,
on, or after the Effective Date, the appropriate officers of the Debtors or the Wind-Down Debtor,
as applicable, shall be authorized to issue, execute, and deliver the agreements and documents,
securities, and instruments contemplated under the Plan (or necessary or desirable to effect the
transactions contemplated under the Plan) in the name of and on behalf of the Wind˗Down Debtor.
The authorizations and approvals contemplated by Article IV.K of the Plan shall be effective
notwithstanding any requirements under non-bankruptcy law.
KK.
Effectuating Documents; Further Transactions
82.
On and after the Effective Date, the Plan Administrator and the Agents may issue,
execute, deliver, file, or record such contracts, Securities, instruments, releases, and other
agreements or documents and take such actions as may be necessary or appropriate to effectuate,
implement, and further evidence the terms and conditions of the Plan, this Confirmation Order,
and the Restructuring Transactions, without the need for any approvals, authorization, or consents
except for those expressly required pursuant to the Plan of this Confirmation Order.
LL.
Section 1146 Exemption
83.
To the fullest extent permitted by section 1146(a) of the Bankruptcy Code, any
transfers (whether from a Debtor to the Wind-Down Debtor, or to any other Person or from any of
the Wind Down-Debtor to the Liquidating Trust or any other Person) of property under the Plan
or pursuant to: (1) the issuance, distribution, transfer, or exchange of any debt, equity security,
property, or other interest in the Debtors or the Wind-Down Debtor; (2) the Restructuring
Transactions; (3) any Sale Transactions; (4) the creation, modification, consolidation, termination,
refinancing, and/or recording of any mortgage, deed of trust, or other security interest, or the
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securing of additional indebtedness by such or other means; (5) the making, assignment, or
recording of any lease or sublease; or (6) the making, delivery, or recording of any deed or other
instrument of transfer under, in furtherance of, or in connection with, the Plan, including any deeds,
bills of sale, assignments, or other instrument of transfer executed in connection with any
transaction arising out of, contemplated by, or in any way related to the Plan, shall not be subject
to any document recording tax, stamp tax, conveyance fee, intangibles or similar tax, mortgage
tax, real estate or bulk transfer tax, mortgage recording tax, Uniform Commercial Code Filing or
recording fee, regulatory Filing or recording fee, or other similar tax or governmental assessment,
and upon entry of this Confirmation Order, the appropriate state or local governmental officials or
agents shall forgo the collection of any such tax or governmental assessment and accept for Filing
and recordation any of the foregoing instruments or other documents without the payment of any
such tax, recordation fee, or governmental assessment. All Filing or recording officers (or any
other Person with authority over any of the foregoing), wherever located and by whomever
appointed, shall comply with the requirements of section 1146(a) of the Bankruptcy Code, shall
forgo the collection of any such tax or governmental assessment, and shall accept for Filing and
recordation any of the foregoing instruments or other documents without the payment of any such
tax or governmental assessment.
MM.
Director and Officer Liability Insurance; Other Insurance
84.
Any D&O Liability Insurance Policies shall be assumed by the Debtors on behalf
of the applicable Debtor and assigned to the Wind-Down Debtor effective as of the Effective Date,
pursuant to sections 105, 365, and 1123 of the Bankruptcy Code, unless such insurance policy
previously was rejected by the Debtors or the Estates pursuant to a Final Order or is the subject of
a motion to reject pending on the Effective Date, and coverage for defense and indemnity under
any such policies shall remain available to all individuals within the definition of “Insured” in any
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such policies, subject to the terms and conditions of such D&O Liability Insurance Policies. In
addition, on and after the Effective Date, all officers, directors, agents, or employees who served
in such capacity at any time before the Effective Date shall be entitled to the full benefits of any
D&O Liability Insurance Policy in effect or purchased as of the Effective Date for the full term of
such policy regardless of whether such officers, directors, agents, and/or employees remain in such
positions on or after the Effective Date, in each case, to the extent set forth in such policies.
NN.
Treatment of Executory Contracts and Unexpired Leases
85.
The provisions governing the treatment of Executory Contracts and Unexpired
Leases set forth in Article V of the Plan (including the procedures regarding TSA Contracts in
Article V.B of the Plan, or any and all disputes concerning the assumption, assumption and
assignment, or rejection, as applicable, of such TSA Contracts, Executory Contracts, and
Unexpired Leases) shall be, and hereby are, approved in their entirety.
86.
On the Effective Date, except as otherwise provided in the Plan or in the Sale
Orders, each Executory Contract or Unexpired Lease not previously assumed, assumed and
assigned, or rejected shall be deemed automatically rejected, pursuant to sections 365 and 1123 of
the Bankruptcy Code, unless such Executory Contract or Unexpired Lease: (1) a TSA Contract
(subject to the provisions set forth in Article V.B of the Plan in all respects); (2) the subject of a
motion to assume (or assume and assign) such Executory Contract that is pending on the
Confirmation Date; (3) a contract, instrument, release, indenture, or other agreement or document
entered into in connection with the Plan; (4) an Insurance Policy; (5) an Asset Purchase
Agreement; or (6) to be assumed by the Debtors and assigned to any Purchaser in connection with
any Sale Transaction and pursuant to any Sale Transaction Documentation.
87.
Entry of this Confirmation Order by the Bankruptcy Court shall constitute a
Final Order approving the assumptions, assumptions and assignments, or rejections of the
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Executory Contracts or Unexpired Leases pursuant to the Plan; provided that neither the Plan nor
this Confirmation Order is intended to or shall be construed as limiting the Debtors’ authority
under the Sale Orders to assume and assign Executory Contracts and Unexpired Leases to the
Purchasers in accordance with the Asset Purchase Agreements. Any motions to assume Executory
Contracts or Unexpired Leases pending on the Effective Date shall be subject to approval by this
Bankruptcy Court on or after the Effective Date by a Final Order but may be withdrawn, settled,
or otherwise prosecuted by the Wind-Down Debtor. Each Executory Contract and Unexpired
Lease assumed pursuant to Article V of the Plan or by any order of this Bankruptcy Court, which
has not been assigned to a third party prior to the Confirmation Date, if any, shall revest in and be
fully enforceable by the Wind-Down Debtor in accordance with its terms, except as such terms are
modified by the provisions of the Plan or any order of this Bankruptcy Court authorizing and
providing for its assumption under applicable federal law.
OO.
Provisions Governing Distributions
88.
The procedures governing distributions contained in Article VI of the Plan shall be,
and hereby are, approved in their entirety. Except as otherwise set forth in the Plan or this
Confirmation Order, the Distributions under the Plan shall be made by the Disbursing Agent, or
the Entity or Entities selected by the Debtors or the Wind-Down Debtor, as applicable, to make or
facilitate distributions contemplated under the Plan, including the Plan Administrator, if
applicable.
PP.
Procedures for Resolving Disputed, Contingent, and Unliquidated Claims or Equity
Interests
89.
The procedures for resolving disputed, contingent, and unliquidated claims or
equity interests contained in Article VII of the Plan shall be, and hereby are, approved in their
entirety.
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QQ.
Conditions to Effective Date
90.
The provisions governing the conditions precedent to the Effective Date set forth
in Article IX of the Plan shall be, and hereby are, approved in their entirety. The Debtors are
authorized to consummate the Plan at any time after the entry of this Confirmation Order, subject
to satisfaction or waiver of such provisions, subject in all events to the Committee’s and Required
DIP Lenders’ consent rights as set forth in Article IX.B of the Plan.
RR.
Retention of Jurisdiction
91.
The provisions governing the retention of jurisdiction set forth in Article XI of the
Plan shall be, and hereby are, approved in their entirety. This Bankruptcy Court may, and upon
the Effective Date shall, retain exclusive jurisdiction over the matters arising in, and under, and
related to, these Chapter 11 Cases, as set forth in Article XI of the Plan.
SS.
Immediate Binding Effect
92.
Subject to Article IX of the Plan and notwithstanding Bankruptcy Rules 3020(e),
6004(h), or 7062 or otherwise, upon the occurrence of the Effective Date, the terms of the Plan
and the Plan Supplement shall be immediately effective and enforceable to the fullest extent
permitted under the Bankruptcy Code and applicable nonbankruptcy law and deemed binding upon
the Debtors, the Wind-Down Debtor, and any and all Holders of Claims or Interests (irrespective
of whether their Claims or Interests are deemed to have accepted the Plan), the Purchasers and its
affiliates, all Entities that are parties to or are subject to the settlements, compromises, releases,
and injunctions described in the Plan, each Entity acquiring property under the Plan and any and
all non-Debtor parties to Executory Contracts and Unexpired Leases with the Debtors. All Claims
and debts shall be as fixed, adjusted, or compromised, as applicable, pursuant to the Plan regardless
of whether any Holder of a Claim or debt has voted on the Plan.
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TT.
Additional Documents
93.
On or before the Effective Date, the Debtors may File with the Bankruptcy Court
such agreements and other documents as may be necessary or appropriate to effectuate and further
evidence the terms and conditions of the Plan. The Debtors or Wind-Down Debtor, as applicable,
and all Holders of Claims or Interests receiving distributions pursuant to the Plan, and all other
parties in interest may, from time to time, prepare, execute, and deliver any agreements or
documents and take any other actions as may be necessary or advisable to effectuate the provisions
and intent of the Plan.
UU.
Payment of Statutory Fees
94.
Quarterly Fees due and payable prior to the Effective Date shall be paid by the
Debtors on the Effective Date. After the Effective Date, the Wind-Down Debtor and any entity
making disbursements on behalf of any the Wind-Down Debtor, or making disbursements on
account of an obligation of any Debtor or the Wind-Down Debtor (each, a “Disbursing Entity”),
shall be liable to pay Quarterly Fees when due and payable. The Debtors shall file with the
Bankruptcy Court all monthly operating reports due prior to the Effective Date when they become
due, using UST Form 11-MOR. After the Effective Date, the Wind-Down Debtor, on behalf of
itself, or any entity making disbursements on behalf of the Wind-Down Debtor, shall file with the
Bankruptcy Court separate UST Form 11-PCR reports when they become due. Each and every
one of the Debtors, the Wind-Down Debtor, and the Disbursing Entities shall remain obligated to
pay Quarterly Fees to the Office of the U.S. Trustee until the earliest of that particular Debtor’s
case being closed, dismissed, or converted to a case under Chapter 7 of the Bankruptcy Code. The
U.S. Trustee shall not be required to file any Administrative Claim in the case, and shall not be
treated as providing any release under the Plan.
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VV.
Reservation of Rights
95.
Except as expressly set forth in the Plan, the Plan shall have no force or effect until
entry of this Confirmation Order, and this Confirmation Order shall have no force or effect if the
Effective Date does not occur. None of the Filing of the Plan, any statement or provision contained
in the Plan or the taking of any action by any Debtor with respect to the Plan, the Disclosure
Statement, this Confirmation Order, or the Plan Supplement shall be or shall be deemed to be an
admission or waiver of any rights of any Debtor with respect to the Holders of Claims or Interests
unless and until the Effective Date has occurred.
WW. Notices
96.
After the Effective Date, the Wind-Down Debtor may notify Entities that, in order
to continue to receive documents pursuant to Bankruptcy Rule 2002, such Entity must File a
renewed request to receive documents pursuant to Bankruptcy Rule 2002. After the Effective
Date, the Debtors are authorized to limit the list of Entities receiving documents pursuant to
Bankruptcy Rule 2002 to those Entities who have Filed such renewed requests.
XX.
Non-Severability of Plan Provisions Upon Confirmation
97.
The provisions of the Plan, including its release, injunction, exculpation and
compromise provisions, are mutually dependent and non-severable. This Confirmation Order shall
constitute a judicial determination and shall provide that each term and provision of the Plan, as it
may have been altered or interpreted in accordance with the foregoing, is: (1) valid and
enforceable pursuant to its terms; (2) integral to the Plan and may not be deleted or modified
without the consent of the Debtors, consistent with the terms set forth herein; and (3) non-severable
and mutually dependent, provided that, notwithstanding the inclusion of the Asset Purchase
Agreements or any documents ancillary thereto in the Plan Supplement, the Sale Transactions
contemplated in the Asset Purchase Agreements are severable from the Plan and this Confirmation
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Order, and the non-Confirmation or non-Consummation of the Plan shall not require or result in
the voiding, rescission, reversal, or unwinding of the Sale Transactions contemplated in the Asset
Purchase Agreements or the revocation of the Debtors’ authority under the Sale Orders to
consummate such Sale Transactions.
YY.
Governmental Approvals Not Required
98.
Except as otherwise specifically provided in this Confirmation Order, this
Confirmation Order shall constitute all approvals and consents required, if any, by the laws, rules,
or regulations of any state or other governmental authority with respect to the implementation or
consummation of the Plan and Disclosure Statement, any documents, instruments, or agreements,
and any amendments or modifications thereto, and any other acts referred to in, or contemplated
by, the Plan and the Disclosure Statement.
ZZ.
Recording
99.
The Debtors and the Wind-Down Debtor hereby are authorized to deliver a notice
or short form of this Confirmation Order, with the Plan and Asset Purchase Agreements attached
(in a form complying with any applicable non-bankruptcy rules or regulations), to any state or
local recording officer.
AAA. Effect of Conflict Between Plan and Confirmation Order
100.
In the event of an inconsistency between the Plan and the Disclosure Statement, the
terms of the Plan shall control in all respects. In the event of an inconsistency between the Plan
and the Plan Supplement, the terms of the relevant provision in the Plan Supplement shall control
(unless stated otherwise in such Plan Supplement document or in this Confirmation Order). In the
event of an inconsistency between this Confirmation Order and the Plan or Plan Supplement, this
Confirmation Order shall control. Notwithstanding anything that may be to the contrary herein,
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nothing in this Confirmation Order shall impact or limit any of the consent rights embodied in the
Plan, including, for avoidance of doubt, the consent rights of the Required DIP Lenders.
BBB. Documents, Mortgages, and Instruments
101.
Each federal, state, commonwealth, local, foreign, or other governmental agency is
authorized to accept any and all documents, mortgages, and instruments necessary or appropriate
to effectuate, implement, or consummate the Plan, including the Restructuring Transactions, and
this Confirmation Order.
CCC. Authorization to Consummate
102.
The Debtors are authorized to consummate the Plan at any time after the entry of
this Confirmation Order subject to the satisfaction or waiver (by the required parties) of the
conditions precedent to the Effective Date set forth in Article IX of the Plan.
DDD. Debtors’ Actions Post-Confirmation Through the Effective Date
103.
During the period from entry of this Confirmation Order through and until the
Effective Date, each of the Debtors shall continue to operate their business as a debtor in
possession, subject to the oversight of this Bankruptcy Court as provided under the Bankruptcy
Code, the Bankruptcy Rules, and this Confirmation Order and any order of this Bankruptcy Court
that is in full force and effect. During such period, the Debtors and all other parties in interest
under the Plan are authorized to execute such documents, agreements, or filings that are
contemplated by the Plan, the Plan Supplement or the Restructuring Transactions without any
further order of this Bankruptcy Court or corporate action, and to take any actions necessary or
advisable or appropriate to implement the documents, agreements, or filings that are contemplated
by the Plan, the Plan Supplement, or the Restructuring Transactions, in each case subject to the
terms and conditions of the Plan. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein or in the Plan,
upon entry of this Confirmation Order, the Debtors shall be released from any and all reporting
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obligations arising under any order of the Bankruptcy Court entered in connection with any of the
First Day Pleadings.
EEE. Notices of Confirmation and Effective Date
104.
The Wind-Down Debtor shall serve notice of entry of this Confirmation Order,
substantially in the form attached hereto as Exhibit B (the “Confirmation Order Notice”) in
accordance with Bankruptcy Rules 2002 and 3020(c), on all known Holders of Claims and
Interests and the Bankruptcy Rule 2002 service list within five Business Days after the Effective
Date. As soon as reasonably practicable after the Effective Date, the Wind-Down Debtor shall file
notice of the Effective Date and shall serve a copy of the same on the above-referenced parties.
The notice of the Effective Date may be included in the Confirmation Order Notice.
Notwithstanding the above, no notice of Confirmation or Consummation or service of any kind
shall be required to be mailed or made upon any Entity to whom the Debtors mailed notice of the
Confirmation Hearing, but received such notice returned marked “undeliverable as addressed,”
“moved, left no forwarding address,” or “forwarding order expired,” or similar reason, unless the
Debtors have been informed in writing by such Entity, or are otherwise aware, of that Entity’s new
address. Further, the Wind-Down Debtor shall be permitted to serve the Confirmation Order
Notice by electronic mail where available.
105.
After the Effective Date, the Plan Administrator or Wind-Down Debtor may notify
parties that, in order to continue to receive service of documents pursuant to Bankruptcy Rule
2002, such party must File a renewed request to receive service of documents pursuant to
Bankruptcy Rule 2002. After the Effective Date, the Plan Administrator or Wind-Down Debtor,
as applicable, is authorized to limit the list of parties receiving such service pursuant to Bankruptcy
Rule 2002 to those parties who have Filed such renewed requests; provided that the Notice of the
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Effective Date discloses that parties who wish to continue to receive service of documents must
file a renewed request for service under Bankruptcy Rule 2002.
FFF.
Return of Adequate Assurance Deposits.
106.
On the Effective Date, all funds in the Adequate Assurance Account as defined and
established by the Debtors in the Final Order (I) Approving the Debtors' Proposed Adequate
Assurance of Payment for Future Utility Services, (II) Approving the Debtors' Proposed
Procedures for Resolving Additional Assurance Requests, (III) Prohibiting Utility Providers from
Altering, Refusing or Discontinuing Services, and (IV) Granting Related Relief [Docket No. 221]
shall be returned to the Wind-Down Debtor.
GGG. Dissolution of Statutory Committees
107.
On the Effective Date, any statutory committee appointed in the Chapter 11 Cases,
including the Committee, shall dissolve and members thereof shall be released and discharged
from all rights and duties from or related to the Chapter 11 Cases, except (a) in connection with
applications for compensation and objections thereto, and (b) in connection with the Trudell APA,
solely to the extent that the Trudell Sale Transaction has not been consummated by the Trudell
Sale Outside Date. The Wind-Down Debtors shall no longer be responsible for paying any fees
or expenses incurred by any statutory committee, including the Committee, after the Effective
Date, except in connection with (x) applications for payment of any fees or expenses for services
rendered prior to the Effective Date that are Allowed by the Bankruptcy Court; (y) objections to
applications for payment of fees and expenses rendered prior to the Effective Date; and (z) fees
incurred in connection with (b).
HHH. Provision Regarding SunMed Group Holdings, LLC
108.
Notwithstanding anything contained in this Confirmation Order or the Plan, the
“Transferred Assets,” as defined in that certain Stock and Asset Purchase Agreement dated as of
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March 27, 2023 (the “SAPA”), by and between Vyaire Holding Company and SunMed Group
Holdings, LLC d/b/a AirLife (“AirLife”), do not and shall not (i) constitute property of the
Debtors’ estates, (ii) vest with any Wind-Down Debtor, or (iii) constitute a Wind-Down Debtors’
Asset or Liquidating Trust Asset. Notwithstanding anything contained in this Order or the Plan,
to the extent any Transferred Assets remain with, or are disbursed, transferred, or remitted to the
Debtors, the Wind-Down Debtors, or the Plan Administrator following entry of the Confirmation
Order or the Effective Date, the Plan Administrator shall deliver all such Transferred Assets to
AirLife within five (5) business days of discovery of such remittance or receipt of notice from
AirLife to the Debtors, the Wind-Down Debtors, or the Plan Administrator. For the avoidance of
doubt, nothing contained in this Confirmation Order or the Plan shall release the Debtors, the
Wind-Down Debtors, the Plan Administrator or any other Released Party from their obligations to
return the Transferred Assets to AirLife as set forth in this paragraph 108, and AirLife shall not
release or relinquish any rights, claims, interests, Causes of Action held or otherwise maintained
by AirLife in the Transferred Assets arising under or relating to the SAPA irrespective of whether
AirLife elects to opt in to granting the releases set forth in Article VIII.C of the Plan.
III.
Provision Regarding the United States Trustee
109.
Notwithstanding that Amazon Web Services, Inc., Fischer USA, Inc., and
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions US Inc. (the “Opt-In Parties”) opted-in to the Third-Party Release,
the Opt-In Parties shall only be deemed to release the Debtors and Wind-Down Debtors under
Article VIII.C. of the Plan for so long as the injunction under Article VIII.E. of the Plan continues
to apply to the Debtors and Wind-Down Debtors as Released Parties. For the avoidance of doubt,
notwithstanding this paragraph 109, the injunction under Article VIII.C. provision applies to the
Opt-In Parties with respect to the Debtors and Wind-Down Debtors as Exculpated Parties.
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JJJ.
Provision Regarding the United States
110.
Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary in the Plan, Plan Supplement, this
Confirmation Order, or any documents implementing the Plan, Plan Supplement, or this
Confirmation Order (collectively, “Documents”), as to the United States, nothing in the
Documents shall: (1) discharge, release, enjoin, impair or otherwise preclude (a) any liability to
the United States that is not a “claim” within the meaning of section 101(5) of the Bankruptcy
Code (“claim”), (b) any claim of the United States arising after the Effective Date, or (c) any
liability of any entity or person under police or regulatory statutes or regulations to any
Governmental Unit (as defined by section 101(27) of the Bankruptcy Code) as the owner, lessor,
lessee or operator of property or rights to property that such entity owns, operates or leases after
the Effective Date; (2) release, nullify, preclude or enjoin the enforcement of any police or
regulatory power; (3) modify the scope of Bankruptcy Code Section 525; (4) authorize the
assumption, sale, assignment or other transfer of any federal (i) grants, (ii) grant funds, (iii)
contracts, (iv) property, including but not limited to, intellectual property and patents, (v) leases,
(vi) agreements, including but not limited to, any Medicare Coverage Gap Discount Program
Agreement, or other interests of the federal government (collectively, “Federal Interests”) without
compliance by the Debtors and the Purchaser with all terms of the Federal Interests and with all
applicable non-bankruptcy law; (5) be interpreted to set cure amounts or to require the United
States to novate, approve or otherwise consent to the assumption, transfer or assignment of any
Federal Interests; (6) authorize the assumption, transfer or assignment of any governmental (i)
license, (ii) permit, (iii) registration, (iv) authorization or (v) approval, or the discontinuation of
any obligation thereunder, without compliance with all applicable legal requirements, obligations
and approvals under non-bankruptcy laws; (7) confer exclusive jurisdiction to the Bankruptcy
Court with respect to the Federal Interests, claims, liabilities and Causes of Action, except to the
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extent set forth in 28 U.S.C. § 1334 (as limited by any other provisions of the United States Code);
(8) waive, alter or otherwise limit the United States’ property rights with respect to the Federal
Interests, including but not limited to, inventory, patents, intellectual property, licenses, and data;
(9) release, exculpate, enjoin, impair or discharge any non-Debtor from any claim, liability, suit,
right or Cause of Action of the United States; (10) affect any setoff or recoupment rights of the
United States and such rights are preserved; (11) require the United States to file an administrative
claim in order to receive payment for any liability described in Section 503(b)(1)(B) and (C)
pursuant to Section 503(b)(1)(D) of the Bankruptcy Code; (12) constitute an approval or consent
by the United States without compliance with all applicable legal requirements and approvals
under non-bankruptcy law; (13) be construed as a compromise or settlement of any liability, claim,
Cause of Action or interest of the United States; (14) modify the scope of sections 505, 1145 and
502 of the Bankruptcy Code; (15) cause rejection damage claims to have to be filed before the
government bar date or alter the treatment of such rejection claims under the Bankruptcy Code; or
(16) enjoin or estop the United States from asserting against the Debtors claims, liabilities and
obligations assumed by the Purchaser that the United States would otherwise be entitled to assert
against the Debtors and the Debtors’ estates under applicable law if such claims, liabilities and
obligations are not satisfied by the Purchaser.
KKK. Provision Regarding Covington & Burling LLP and Reed Smith LLP
111.
Nothing in Article IX.C or any other provision of the Plan or Confirmation Order,
shall affect the attorney’s liens and ownership interests asserted by Covington & Burling LLP and
Reed Smith LLP (“Law Firms”), as counsel to Vyaire Medical, Inc. and Vyaire Holding Company,
in the claims asserted in that certain insurance coverage action pending in the Supreme Court of
the State of New York (Index No. 652428/2020) (“Coverage Claims”), the related attorney files,
and any proceeds resulting from the Coverage Claims. For the avoidance of doubt, nothing in this
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Confirmation Order shall be deemed a finding or determination as to whether any such liens or
ownership interests exists. Both the Law Firms and the Debtors and/or Wind-Down Debtors
reserve all rights and defenses with respect to such claims, liens, and ownership interests.
LLL. Provision Regarding Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts
112.
Notwithstanding anything else to the contrary in the Plan or this Confirmation
Order, the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts (the “Texas Comptroller”) reserves the following
rights: (1) any statutory or common law setoff rights in accordance with 11 U.S.C. § 553; (2) any
rights to pursue any non-debtor third parties for tax debts or claims; (3) the payment of interest on
the Texas Comptroller’s allowed administrative expense tax claims, if any; (4) to the extent that
interest is payable with respect to any allowed administrative expense, priority, or secured tax
claim of the Texas Comptroller, payment of the statutory rate of interest pursuant to Texas Tax
Code § 111.060; and (5) the Texas Comptroller is not required to file a motion or application for
payment of administrative expense claims pursuant to 11 U.S.C. § 503(b)(1)(D). Should the Plan
Administrator fail to make any payments as required in this Plan or this Confirmation Order, or
remain current on post-petition and/or post-confirmation ordinary course tax reporting and
payment obligations, the Texas Comptroller shall provide written notice of that default to the Plan
Administrator and the Plan Administrator’s attorney advising of that default and providing the
Plan Administrator with a period of twenty-one (21) days to cure the default. In the event the
default is not cured within twenty-one (21) days, the Texas Comptroller may seek appropriate
relief with the Bankruptcy Court seeking to compel payment and/or performance with such
reporting and payment obligations.
MMM.
Provisions Regarding Hartford Fire Insurance Company
113.
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the Plan or the Confirmation Order and
any related documents, on the Effective Date, any rights, claims and obligations, including without
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limitation, trust and/or subrogation rights arising under any surety bonds issued by Hartford Fire
Insurance Company (the “Surety”) shall continue in full force and effect including, to the extent
applicable, the following: (a) any indemnity agreement or related instruments issued and/or
executed on behalf of or at the request of any of the Debtors in favor of Surety; (b) any funds the
Surety or any bond beneficiary is holding and/or that are being held for or for the benefit of the
Surety or any bond beneficiary presently or in the future, whether in trust, as security, or otherwise;
(c) any substitutions or replacements of said funds including accretions to and interest earned on
said funds; (d) any collateral being held by any bond beneficiary or letter of credit, related to any
indemnity, collateral trust, bond, arrangement, contract or other agreements between or involving
the Surety and any of the Debtors; (e) any rights, remedies and/or defenses the Surety may now or
in the future have with respect to any and all bonds and/or related instruments issued and/or
executed by the Surety on behalf of any of the Debtors; and (f) current or future setoff and/or
recoupment rights and/or lien rights and/or trust fund claims of the Surety or any party to whose
rights the Surety has or may be subrogated, and/or any existing or future subrogation or other
common law rights of the Surety.
114.
In addition, notwithstanding anything in the Plan to the contrary, the rights, claims,
and defenses of the Debtors and any subrogee on and/or beneficiary or current or future claimant
under any bond (“Bond Subrogee(s)”), including, but not limited to, the Surety’s and/or its Bond
Subrogee(s)’ rights under any properly perfected lien and/or claims and/or claim for equitable
rights of subrogation, and rights of the Debtors, and of any successors in interest to any of the
Debtors, and any creditors, to object to any such liens, claims, and/or equitable subrogation and
other rights, are fully preserved.
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115.
Article 6 (L)(1) (Claims Paid by Third Parties) should not apply to the Surety or its
Bond Subrogee(s) or to the amounts owed to these parties. Article 8(C) (Release by Holders of
Claims and Interests) should also not apply to the Surety as the Surety is deemed not to have opted-
in to the third-party release provisions of the Plan. Article 8(E), part (d) (Injunction) should not
apply to the Surety or any bond beneficiary. Finally, Article 8(H) (Reimbursement or Contribution)
of the Plan which restricts a Claimants’ rights under 502 (j) of the Bankruptcy Code, shall not
apply to any Claim of the Surety and/or any Claim to which the Surety may be subrogated.
116.
Solely to the express extent permitted by the terms of any applicable surety bonds
and indemnity agreement, the Surety shall be permitted access to the specific portions of any and
all books and records held by the Debtors, Plan Administrator and/or Purchaser relating to the
Surety’s Bonds., and the Surety shall receive no less than thirty (30) days’ written notice by the
entity holding such books and records prior to destruction or abandonment of any such books and
records. Without limitation to any other rights of the Surety, if a claim or claims are asserted
against any Bond(s) and/or related instruments, then the Surety shall be granted access to, and may
make copies of, the specific portions of any books and records related to such Bonds upon the
Surety’s request.
NNN. Provisions Regarding Cigna Health and Life Insurance Company
117.
Under an Administrative Services Only Agreement and a Stop Loss Policy (jointly,
the “ASO Agreement”), Cigna Health and Life Insurance Company (“Cigna”) provides
administrative services for Debtors' self-insured employee healthcare benefits plan (“Benefits
Plan”). Under the ASO Agreement, Cigna processes healthcare claims of Debtors' employees and
their dependents (“Benefits Claims”), and causes the Benefits Claims that are eligible for payment
under the Benefits Plan (“Payable Claims”) to be funded through Debtors' segregated Plan bank
account at JPMorgan Chase Bank, Account No. XXXXX2328 (“Benefits Plan Bank Account”).
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118.
Cigna Behavior Health, Inc. and the Debtors are parties to an Agreement for
Employee Assistance Program (the “EAP Agreement”).
119.
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the Plan, any Notice related thereto, or
this Confirmation Order to the contrary, the following paragraphs shall govern the disposition and
treatment of the ASO Agreement and the EAP Agreement.
120.
In accordance with the Debtors' direction, coverage under the Benefits Plan shall
terminate as of 12:01 a.m. on January 1, 2025, or such other date as may be agreed in writing by
the Debtors and Cigna (“Termination Date”). The Debtors have elected to provide for Benefits
Claims incurred, but not submitted, processed and paid prior to the Termination Date (“Run-Out
Claims”), to be processed by Cigna and funded for a twelve (12) month period following the
Termination Date.
121.
To fund the payment of the Run-Out Claims, Debtors shall, prior to the Termination
Date, deposit funds into the Benefits Plan Bank Account sufficient to bring the balance of the
Benefits Plan Bank Account to no less than $275,000 (the “Deposit”). From and after the
Termination Date, the Wind Down Debtors and Plan Administrator shall be prohibited from
withdrawing any funds deposited into the Benefits Plan Bank Account until the Run-Out Claims
Termination Date.
122.
Conditioned upon the Deposit, Cigna shall process Run-Out Claims that are
received by Cigna in sufficient time to be processed and paid prior to the last day of the month that
is twelve (12) months from the Termination Date (“Run-Out Claims Termination Date”), and shall
cause such Run-Out Claims that are Payable Claims to be paid to the extent that a sufficient balance
remains in the Benefits Plan Bank Account to fund such payment. Cigna shall not be required to
process Run-Out Claims received after the Run-Out Claims Termination Date, or to cause any
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Payable Claims to be paid to the extent that the balance of the Benefits Plan Bank Account is
insufficient to fund the payment of such claims.
123.
If, at any time, Cigna determines that there are insufficient funds in the Benefits
Plan Bank Account to fund the continued payment of Payable Claims, Cigna shall cease processing
Run-Out Claims, and Cigna shall promptly provide the Plan Administrator (or a successor thereto,
whose identity and contact information shall be provided to Cigna in writing) with written notice
of the amount reasonably expected by Cigna to be necessary to fund the payment of remaining
Run-Out Claims (“'Supplemental Funding Amount”). If the Supplemental Funding Amount is not
deposited into the Benefits Plan Bank Account within ten (10) calendar days of such notice, then
the date of such notice shall be deemed the Run-Out Claims Termination Date.
124.
Not later than 45 days following the Run-Out Termination Date, the Plan
Administrator shall request Cigna to take action necessary to have any balance remaining in the
Benefits Plan Bank Account, less any outstanding check liability, transferred to a bank account
designated by the Plan Administrator, and Cigna shall cooperate as necessary to facilitate that
transfer. Any such balance shall be the property of the Wind Down Debtors.
125.
Provided that Cigna has completed its obligations hereunder, Cigna's
responsibilities under the ASO Agreement shall be deemed fully performed as of the Run-Out
Claims Termination Date, and Cigna shall be deemed released from any liability, including
liability under 11 U.S.C. § 547, 548, 549 and 550, arising from or relating to the ASO Agreement.
126.
The ASO Agreement shall be deemed assumed under the Plan but shall be deemed
validly terminated effective as of the Termination Date; provided, however, that Debtors shall, on
or before the Effective Date of the Plan, to the extent not previously paid, pay all post-petition
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amounts due under the ASO Agreement for the period prior to the Termination Date. The EAP
Agreement shall be deemed validly terminated as of the Termination Date.
OOO. Committee Settlement
127.
This Confirmation Order constitutes approval pursuant to Bankruptcy Rule 9019 of
the Debtors’ entry into, and the terms of, the Committee Settlement embodied in the Plan, and no
provision of the Plan relating to the terms of the Committee Settlement may be modified without
the consent of the Committee and the Required DIP Lenders, as applicable under the Plan,
including, without limitation, the provisions of the Plan relating to the Administrative Claims
Reserve Amount, the Released Preference Actions, the Residual Claims Recovery Pool, the
Residual GUC Recovery Pool, the treatment and classification of Claims in Class 6, the Zoll
Claims Funding Obligations, the Trudell Claims Funding Obligations, and any and all conditions
precedent to the Effective Date relating to the foregoing or any other terms of the Committee
Settlement.
PPP.
Headings
128.
Headings utilized in this Confirmation Order are for convenience and reference
only, and do not constitute a part of the Plan or this Confirmation Order for any other purpose.
QQQ. Final Order and Waiver of Stay
129.
For good cause shown, the stay of this Confirmation Order provided by any
Bankruptcy Rule is waived, and this Confirmation Order shall be effective and enforceable
immediately upon its entry by this Bankruptcy Court. This Confirmation Order is a Final Order
and shall take effect immediately be effective and enforceable immediately upon entry, and its
provisions shall be self-executing, and the period in which an appeal must be filed shall commence
upon the entry hereof. In the absence of any Person obtaining a stay pending appeal, the Debtors
are authorized to consummate the Plan.
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Exhibit A
Plan
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IN THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT
FOR THE DISTRICT OF DELAWARE
)
In re:
)
Chapter 11
)
VYAIRE MEDICAL, INC., et al.,1
)
Case No. 24-11217 (BLS)
)
Debtors.
)
(Jointly Administered)
)
SECOND AMENDED JOINT CHAPTER 11 PLAN OF VYAIRE MEDICAL, INC. AND
ITS DEBTOR AFFILIATES
KIRKLAND & ELLIS LLP
COLE SCHOTZ P.C.
KIRKLAND & ELLIS INTERNATIONAL
LLP
Patrick J. Reilley, Esq. (DE Bar No. 4451)
Joshua A. Sussberg, P.C. (admitted pro hac vice)
500 Delaware Avenue, Suite 1410
601 Lexington Ave
Wilmington, Delaware 19801
New York, New York 10022
Telephone:
(302) 652-3131
Telephone:
(212) 446-4800
Facsimile:
(302) 652-3117
Facsimile:
(212) 446-4900
Email:
preilley@coleschotz.com
Email:
joshua.sussberg@kirkland.com
- and -
- and -
Michael D. Sirota, Esq. (admitted pro hac vice)
Spencer A. Winters, P.C. (admitted pro hac vice)
Warren A. Usatine, Esq (admitted pro hac vice)
Yusuf U. Salloum (admitted pro hac vice)
Court Plaza North, 25 Main Street
333 West Wolf Point Plaza
Hackensack, New Jersey 07601
Chicago, Illinois 60654
Telephone:
(201) 489-3000
Telephone:
(312) 862-2000
Facsimile:
(201) 489-1536
Facsimile:
(312) 862-2200
Email:
msirota@coleschotz.com
Email:
spencer.winters@kirkland.com
wusatine@coleschotz.com
yusuf.salloum@kirkland.com
Co-Counsel for the Debtors
Co-Counsel for the Debtors
and Debtors in Possession
and Debtors in Possession
Dated: November 11, 2024
1
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’ 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.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION..........................................................................................................................1
ARTICLE I . DEFINED TERMS, RULES OF INTERPRETATION,
COMPUTATION OF TIME, AND GOVERNING LAW .........................................................1
A.
Defined Terms. ....................................................................................................................1
B.
Rules of Interpretation. ......................................................................................................21
C.
Computation of Time. ........................................................................................................22
D.
Governing Law. .................................................................................................................22
E.
Reference to Monetary Figures. .........................................................................................23
F.
Reference to the Debtors or the Wind-Down Debtors. ......................................................23
G.
No Substantive Consolidation; Limited Administrative Consolidation. ...........................23
H.
Controlling Document. ......................................................................................................23
ARTICLE II . ADMINISTRATIVE CLAIMS, PROFESSIONAL FEE CLAIMS,
DIP CLAIMS, AND PRIORITY TAX CLAIMS......................................................................24
A.
General Administrative Claims. .........................................................................................24
B.
Professional Fee Claims. ....................................................................................................25
C.
DIP Claims. ........................................................................................................................26
D.
Priority Tax Claims. ...........................................................................................................27
E.
Statutory Fees.....................................................................................................................27
ARTICLE III . CLASSIFICATION AND TREATMENT OF CLAIMS AND
INTERESTS .................................................................................................................................27
A.
Classification of Claims and Interests................................................................................27
B.
Treatment of Claims and Interests. ....................................................................................28
C.
Special Provision Governing Unimpaired Claims. ............................................................33
D.
Confirmation Pursuant to Sections 1129(a)(10) and 1129(b) of the Bankruptcy
Code. ..................................................................................................................................33
E.
Subordinated Claims. .........................................................................................................33
F.
Elimination of Vacant Classes; Presumed Acceptance by Non-Voting Classes. ..............34
G.
Intercompany Interests. ......................................................................................................34
H.
Controversy Concerning Impairment. ...............................................................................34
ARTICLE IV . MEANS FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PLAN ..................................34
A.
Restructuring Transactions. ...............................................................................................34
B.
Sources of Consideration for Plan Distributions. ..............................................................35
C.
Wind-Down Debtors. .........................................................................................................35
D.
Liquidating Trust. ..............................................................................................................36
E.
Plan Administrator. ............................................................................................................38
F.
Exculpation, Indemnification, Insurance, and Liability Limitation. ..................................38
G.
Tax Returns. .......................................................................................................................39
H.
Dissolution of the Wind-Down Debtors. ...........................................................................39
I.
Statutory Committee and Cessation of Fee and Expense Payment. ..................................39
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J.
Cancellation of Securities and Agreements. ......................................................................39
K.
Corporate Action. ...............................................................................................................40
L.
Effectuating Documents; Further Transactions. ................................................................40
M.
Section 1146 Exemption. ...................................................................................................40
N.
Director and Officer Liability Insurance; Other Insurance. ...............................................41
O.
Causes of Action. ...............................................................................................................42
P.
Section 1145 Exemption. ...................................................................................................42
ARTICLE V . TREATMENT OF EXECUTORY CONTRACTS AND UNEXPIRED
LEASES ........................................................................................................................................42
A.
Assumption and Rejection of Executory Contracts and Unexpired Leases. .....................42
B.
TSA Contracts ....................................................................................................................43
C.
Claims Based on Rejection of Executory Contracts or Unexpired Leases. .......................44
D.
Insurance Policies. .............................................................................................................45
E.
Indemnification Obligations. .............................................................................................46
F.
Preexisting Obligations to the Debtors Under Executory Contracts and Unexpired
Leases. ................................................................................................................................46
G.
Modifications, Amendments, Supplements, Restatements, or Other Agreements. ...........46
H.
Reservation of Rights. ........................................................................................................47
I.
Nonoccurrence of Effective Date. ......................................................................................47
ARTICLE VI . PROVISIONS GOVERNING DISTRIBUTIONS .........................................47
A.
Timing and Calculation of Amounts to Be Distributed. ....................................................47
B.
Disbursing Agent. ..............................................................................................................47
C.
Rights and Powers of the Disbursing Agent. .....................................................................48
D.
Delivery of Distributions and Undeliverable or Unclaimed Distributions. .......................48
E.
Manner of Payment. ...........................................................................................................49
F.
Compliance with Tax Requirements. .................................................................................49
G.
Allocations. ........................................................................................................................50
H.
No Postpetition or Default Interest on Claims. ..................................................................50
I.
Foreign Currency Exchange Rate. .....................................................................................50
J.
Setoffs and Recoupment. ...................................................................................................50
K.
No Double Payment of Claims. .........................................................................................50
L.
Satisfaction of Claims. .......................................................................................................51
M.
Claims Paid or Payable by Third Parties. ..........................................................................51
ARTICLE VII . PROCEDURES FOR RESOLVING CONTINGENT,
UNLIQUIDATED, AND DISPUTED CLAIMS .......................................................................52
A.
Allowance of Claims and Interests. ...................................................................................52
B.
Claims and Interests Administration Responsibilities. ......................................................52
C.
Estimation of Claims and Interests. ...................................................................................52
D.
Adjustment to Claims or Interests Without Objection. ......................................................53
E.
Time to File Objections to Claims .....................................................................................53
F.
Disallowance of Claims. ....................................................................................................53
G.
Amendments to Proofs of Claims or Interests. ..................................................................54
H.
No Distributions Pending Allowance. ...............................................................................54
I.
Distributions After Allowance. ..........................................................................................54
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J.
Single Satisfaction of Claims. ............................................................................................54
K.
Claims Not Receiving a Distribution. ................................................................................55
ARTICLE VIII . SETTLEMENT, RELEASE, INJUNCTION, AND RELATED
PROVISIONS ...............................................................................................................................55
A.
Release of Liens. ................................................................................................................55
B.
Releases by the Debtors. ....................................................................................................55
C.
Releases by Holders of Claims and Interests. ....................................................................57
D.
Exculpation. .......................................................................................................................58
E.
Injunction. ..........................................................................................................................59
F.
Protections Against Discriminatory Treatment. ................................................................60
G.
Document Retention. .........................................................................................................60
H.
Reimbursement or Contribution. .......................................................................................60
I.
Term of Injunctions or Stays..............................................................................................61
ARTICLE IX . CONDITIONS PRECEDENT TO CONFIRMATION AND THE
EFFECTIVE DATE.....................................................................................................................61
A.
Conditions Precedent to the Effective Date. ......................................................................61
B.
Waiver of Conditions. ........................................................................................................62
C.
Effect of Failure of Conditions. .........................................................................................63
ARTICLE X . MODIFICATION, REVOCATION, OR WITHDRAWAL OF THE
PLAN .............................................................................................................................................63
A.
Modifications and Amendments. .......................................................................................63
B.
Effect of Confirmation on Modifications. .........................................................................63
C.
Revocation or Withdrawal of the Plan. ..............................................................................64
ARTICLE XI . RETENTION OF JURISDICTION ................................................................64
ARTICLE XII . MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS ..............................................................66
A.
Immediate Binding Effect. .................................................................................................66
B.
Additional Documents. ......................................................................................................67
C.
Reservation of Rights. ........................................................................................................67
D.
Successors and Assigns......................................................................................................67
E.
Service of Documents. .......................................................................................................67
F.
Enforcement of Confirmation Order. .................................................................................69
G.
Entire Agreement. ..............................................................................................................69
H.
Exhibits. .............................................................................................................................69
I.
Nonseverability of Plan Provisions. ...................................................................................70
J.
Closing of Chapter 11 Cases. .............................................................................................70
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INTRODUCTION
Vyaire Medical, Inc. and the above-captioned debtors and debtors in possession (each,
a “Debtor” and, collectively, the “Debtors”) propose this Plan for the resolution of the outstanding
claims against, and equity interests in, the Debtors. The Chapter 11 Cases have been consolidated
for procedural purposes only and are being jointly administered pursuant to an order of the
Bankruptcy Court. This Plan constitutes a separate chapter 11 plan for each Debtor and, unless
otherwise set forth herein, the classifications and treatment of Claims and Interests apply to each
individual Debtor.
Holders of Claims and Interests should refer to the Disclosure Statement for a discussion
of the Debtors’ history, businesses, assets, results of operations, and historical financial
information, projections, and future operations, as well as a summary and description of this Plan
and certain related matters. Each Debtor is a proponent of the Plan contained herein within the
meaning of section 1129 of the Bankruptcy Code.
ALL HOLDERS OF CLAIMS ENTITLED TO VOTE ON THE PLAN ARE
ENCOURAGED TO READ THE PLAN AND THE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT IN THEIR
ENTIRETY BEFORE VOTING TO ACCEPT OR REJECT THE PLAN.
ARTICLE I.
DEFINED TERMS, RULES OF INTERPRETATION,
COMPUTATION OF TIME, AND GOVERNING LAW
A.
Defined Terms.
As used in this Plan, capitalized terms have the meanings given to them below.
1.
“1L Ad Hoc Group” means, collectively, those Holders of First Lien Claims
represented by the 1L Ad Hoc Group Advisors, that are signatories to the Restructuring Support
Agreement or any subsequent Holder of First Lien Claims that becomes party thereto as a member
of the 1L Ad Hoc Group, in accordance with the terms of the Restructuring Support Agreement.
2.
“1L Ad Hoc Group Advisors” means (a) Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP; (b)
Rothschild & Co.; and (c) Pachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones LLP.
3.
“2L Consenting Creditors” means, collectively, those Holders of Second Lien
Claims that are signatories to the Restructuring Support Agreement or any subsequent Holder of
Second Lien Claims that becomes party thereto, in accordance with the terms of the Restructuring
Support Agreement.
4.
“Administrative Claim” means a Claim against a Debtor arising on or after the
Petition Date and before the Effective Date for the costs and expenses of administration of the
Chapter 11 Cases under sections 503(b), 507(a)(2), 507(b), or 1114(e)(2) of the Bankruptcy Code,
including: (a) the actual and necessary costs and expenses of preserving the Estates and operating
the businesses of the Debtors incurred on or after the Petition Date and through the Effective Date;
(b) Allowed Professional Fee Claims in the Chapter 11 Cases; (c) all fees and charges assessed
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against the Estates pursuant to section 1930 of chapter 123 of title 28 of the United States Code,
28 U.S.C. §§ 1911–1930; and (d) adequate protection claims provided for in the DIP Orders.
5.
“Administrative Claims Bar Date” means the applicable deadline for Filing
requests for payment of Administrative Claims (other than requests for payment of Professional
Fee Claims and fees and charges assessed against the Estates pursuant to section 1930 of chapter
123 of title 28 of the United States Code), which shall be 30 days after the Effective Date for
Administrative Claims that may have arisen, accrued, or otherwise become due and payable at any
time on and subsequent to the Petition Date.
6.
“Administrative Claims Objection Bar Date” means the means the deadline for
Filing objections to requests for payment of Administrative Claims (other than requests for
payment of Professional Fee Claims and fees and charges assessed against the Estates pursuant to
section 1930 of chapter 123 of title 28 of the United States Code), which shall be the later of (a)
60 days after the Effective Date and (b) 60 days after the Filing of the applicable request for
payment of the Administrative Claims.
7.
“Administrative Claims Reserve Amount” means a reserve, in the amount of not
less than $3,054,577 of the funds available solely under the Wind-Down Budget, which shall be
dedicated to the payment of Allowed Administrative Claims, with any residual amounts up to the
Residual Claims Recovery Pool Cap in such reserve being transferred to the Residual Claims
Recovery Pool.
8.
“Affiliate” has the meaning set forth in section 101(2) of the Bankruptcy Code.
With respect to any Entity that is not a Debtor, the term “Affiliate” shall apply to such Entity as if
the Entity were a Debtor.
9.
“Agent” means each of, and in each case in its capacity as such, the First Lien
Agent, the Notes Agent, the Second Lien Agent, and the DIP Agent.
10.
“Allowed” means with respect to any Claim or Interest, except as otherwise
provided herein: (a) a Claim or Interest in a liquidated amount as to which no objection has been
Filed prior to the applicable claims objection deadline and that is evidenced by a Proof of Claim
or Interest, as applicable, timely Filed by the Claims Bar Date or that is not required to be
evidenced by a Filed Proof of Claim or Interest, as applicable, under the Plan, the Bankruptcy
Code, or pursuant to a Final Order; (b) a Claim or Interest that is listed in the Schedules as not
contingent, not unliquidated, and not Disputed, and for which no Proof of Claim or Interest, as
applicable, has been timely Filed in an unliquidated or a different amount; or (c) a Claim or Interest
that is upheld or otherwise Allowed (i) pursuant to the Plan, (ii) in any stipulation that is approved
by the Bankruptcy Court, (iii) pursuant to any contract, instrument, indenture, or other agreement
entered into or assumed (or assumed and assigned) in connection with the Plan, or (iv) by Final
Order of the Bankruptcy Court (including any such Claim to which the Debtors had objected or
which the Bankruptcy Court had disallowed prior to such Final Order). With respect to any Claim
or Interest described in clauses (a) and (c) above, such Claim or Interest shall be considered
Allowed only if and to the extent that, (w) no objection to the Allowance of such Claim or Interest
has been or, in the Debtors’ or Wind-Down Debtors’ reasonable good faith judgment may be,
interposed on or before the Claims Objection Deadline (which shall have the meaning set forth in
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Article VII.E.) or Administrative Claims Objection Bar Date, as appliable, (x) an objection to such
Claim or Interest is asserted and such Claim or Interest is subsequently Allowed pursuant to a Final
Order, (y) such Claim or Interest is settled pursuant to, or is authorized under, a Final Order, or (z)
such Claim or Interest is Allowed pursuant to the Plan or the Confirmation Order. For the
avoidance of doubt, unless otherwise ordered by the Bankruptcy Court or agreed to by the Debtors
or the Wind-Down Debtors, as applicable, a Proof of Claim Filed after the Claims Bar Date shall
not be Allowed for any purposes whatsoever. “Allow,” “Allowing,” and “Allowance” shall have
correlative meanings.
11.
“Approved DIP Budget” means the “Approved DIP Budget” as such term is used
in the DIP Orders.
12.
“Asset Purchase Agreements” means the Zoll APA and the Trudell APA, as
approved by the Sale Orders, including all exhibits, appendices, supplements, and documents,
schedules, and agreements thereto, and as may be amended, modified, or supplemented in
accordance with the terms thereof.
13.
“Auction” means the auction, if any, for some or all of the Debtors’ assets,
conducted in accordance with the Bidding Procedures.
14.
“Available Cash” means, collectively, all Cash on hand held by the Debtors and the
Wind-Down Debtors on and after the Effective Date, including the proceeds from the Sale
Transactions (following application of the DIP Paydown Amount and payment in full of the
Prepetition First Lien RCF Loan Paydown Amount and the First Lien Agent Adequate Protection
Claims), which shall include the proceeds reserved to fund the Wind Down as set forth in the
Wind-Down Budget.
15.
“Avoidance Actions” means any and all avoidance, recovery, or subordination
actions or remedies that may be brought by or on behalf of the Debtors or their Estates under the
Bankruptcy Code or applicable non-bankruptcy law, including actions or remedies under sections
544, 547, 548, 549, 550, 551, 552, or 553 of the Bankruptcy Code.
16.
“Bankruptcy Code” means title 11 of the United States Code, 11 U.S.C. §§ 101–
1532, as now in effect or hereafter amended, and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder.
17.
“Bankruptcy Court” means the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of
Delaware having jurisdiction over the Chapter 11 Cases and, to the extent of the withdrawal of
reference under section 157 of the Judicial Code, the United States District Court for the District
of Delaware.
18.
“Bankruptcy Rules” means the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure
promulgated under section 2075 of the Judicial Code, and the general, local, and chambers’ rules
of the Bankruptcy Court.
19.
“Bar Date Order” means the Order (I) Setting Bar Dates for Filing Proofs of Claim,
Including Under Section 503(b)(9), (II) Establishing Amended Schedules Bar Date and Rejection
Damages Bar Date, (III) Approving the Form of and Manner for Filing Proofs of Claim, Including
Section 503(b)(9) Requests, and (IV) Approving Form and Manner of Notice Thereof
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[Docket No. 227] (as the same may be amended, supplemented, or modified from time to time
after entry thereof), entered by the Bankruptcy Court on July 9, 2024.
20.
“Bidding Procedures” means the procedures governing the sale and marketing
process for the Sale Transactions as approved pursuant to the Bidding Procedures Order.
21.
“Bidding Procedures Order” means the Order (I) Approving Bidding Procedures
in Connection with the Sale of Substantially All of the Debtors’ Assets, (II) Authorizing the Debtors
to Enter into a Stalking Horse Agreement and Provide Bid Protections, (III) Approving the Form
and Manner of Notice Thereof, (IV) Scheduling an Auction and Sale Hearing, (V) Approving
Procedures for the Assumption and Assignments of Contracts, (VI) Approving the Sale of the
Debtors’ Assets Free and Clear, and (VII) Granting Related Relief [Docket No. 249] (as may be
modified, amended, or supplemented by further Final Order), entered by the Bankruptcy Court on
July 11, 2024.
22.
“Business Day” means any day, other than a Saturday, Sunday, or “legal holiday”
(as defined in Bankruptcy Rule 9006(a)(6)).
23.
“Cash” means cash and cash equivalents, including bank deposits, checks, and
other similar items in legal tender of the United States of America.
24.
“Cash Collateral” has the meaning ascribed to it under section 363(a) of the
Bankruptcy Code.
25.
“Cause of Action” or “Causes of Action” means any actions, claims, cross-claims,
third-party claims, interests, damages, controversies, remedies, disputes, causes of action, debts,
judgments, demands, rights, actions, suits, obligations, liabilities, accounts, defenses, offsets,
powers, privileges, licenses, Liens, indemnities, interests, guaranties, and franchises of any kind
or character whatsoever, whether known or unknown, foreseen or unforeseen, existing or
hereinafter arising, contingent or non-contingent, matured or unmatured, suspected or
unsuspected, liquidated or unliquidated, Disputed or undisputed, secured or unsecured, assertable
directly or derivatively, whether arising before, on, or after the Petition Date, in contract or in tort,
in Law or in equity, or pursuant to any other theory of Law or otherwise. “Causes of Action” also
include: (a) any rights of setoff, counterclaims, or recoupments, and any claims under contracts
or for breaches of duties imposed by Law or in equity; (b) any and all claims based on or relating
to, or in any manner arising from, in whole or in part, tort, breach of contract, breach of fiduciary
duty, violation of state or federal Law, or breach of any duty imposed by Law or in equity,
including Securities laws, negligence, and gross negligence; (c) any and all rights to dispute, object
to, compromise, or seek to recharacterize, reclassify, subordinate, or disallow Claims or Interests;
(d) any claims pursuant to section 362 or chapter 5 of the Bankruptcy Code (including, for the
avoidance of doubt, Avoidance Actions); (e) any claims or defenses, including fraud, mistake,
duress, and usury, and any other defenses set forth in section 558 of the Bankruptcy Code; and (f)
any state or foreign Law fraudulent transfer or similar claims.
26.
“Chapter 11 Cases” mean (a) when used with reference to a particular Debtor, the
case pending for that Debtor under chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code, and (b) when used with
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reference to all Debtors, the procedurally consolidated chapter 11 cases pending for the Debtors in
the Bankruptcy Court.
27.
“Claim” means any claim, as such term is defined in section 101(5) of the
Bankruptcy Code, against a Debtor or a Debtor’s Estate.
28.
“Claims and Noticing Agent” means Omni Agent Solutions, Inc. in its capacity as
claims and noticing agent for the Debtors and any successor.
29.
“Claims Bar Date” means, collectively, the date established by the Bankruptcy
Court in the Bar Date Order by which Proofs of Claim must be Filed with respect to such Claims,
other than Administrative Claims, Claims held by Governmental Units, or other Claims for which
the Bankruptcy Court entered an order excluding the Holders of such Claims from the requirement
of Filing Proofs of Claim.
30.
“Claims Register” means the official register of Claims maintained by the Claims
and Noticing Agent.
31.
“Class” means a class of Claims or Interests as set forth in Article III hereof in
accordance with section 1122(a) of the Bankruptcy Code.
32.
“Committee” means the statutory committee of unsecured creditors of the Debtors,
appointed in the Chapter 11 Cases pursuant to section 1102 of the Bankruptcy Code by the U.S.
Trustee on June 26, 2024, as set forth in the Notice of Appointment of Committee of Unsecured
Creditors [Docket No. 121].
33.
“Committee Settlement” means the Debtors’, the Required DIP Lenders’, and the
Committee’s settlement pursuant to Bankruptcy Rule 9019 and section 1123 of the Bankruptcy
Code regarding the release provisions as set forth herein, the treatment of Administrative Claims
and Allowed General Unsecured Claims, and establishment of the Residual Claims Recovery Pool
and Residual GUC Recovery Pool, and distributions therefrom, as applicable.
34.
“Conditional Approval Order” means the order of the Bankruptcy Court approving
the Disclosure Statement on a conditional basis as having sufficient information under section
1125(a) of the Bankruptcy Code.
35.
“Confirmation” means the Bankruptcy Court’s entry of the Confirmation Order on
the docket of the Chapter 11 Cases within the meaning of Bankruptcy Rules 5003 and 9021.
36.
“Confirmation Date” means the date upon which the Bankruptcy Court enters the
Confirmation Order on the docket of the Chapter 11 Cases, within the meaning of Bankruptcy
Rules 5003 and 9021.
37.
“Confirmation Hearing” means the hearing held by the Bankruptcy Court to
consider Confirmation of the Plan pursuant to Bankruptcy Rule 3020(b)(2) and sections 1128 and
1129 of the Bankruptcy Code, as such hearing may be continued from time to time.
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38.
“Confirmation Order” means the order of the Bankruptcy Court confirming the
Plan pursuant to section 1129 of the Bankruptcy Code, which shall be in form and substance
acceptable to the Required DIP Lenders.
39.
“Consenting Creditors” means, collectively, each member of the 1L Ad Hoc Group
and the 2L Consenting Creditors.
40.
“Consenting Stakeholders” means, collectively, the Consenting Creditors and the
Sponsor.
41.
“Consummation” means the occurrence of the Effective Date.
42.
“Cure” or “Cure Claim” means a Claim (unless waived or modified by the
applicable counterparty) based upon a Debtor’s defaults on an Executory Contract or Unexpired
Lease at the time such Executory Contract or Unexpired Lease is assumed by such Debtor pursuant
to section 365 of the Bankruptcy Code, other than with respect to a default that is not required to
be cured under section 365(b)(2) of the Bankruptcy Code.
43.
“Cure Notice” means, with respect to an Executory Contract or Unexpired Lease to
be assumed under the Plan or assumed and assigned under an Asset Purchase Agreement pursuant
to section 365 of the Bankruptcy Code, a notice that (a) sets forth the proposed amount to be paid
on account of a Cure Claim in connection with the assumption of such Executory Contract or
Unexpired Lease; (b) notifies the counterparty to such Executory Contract or Unexpired Lease that
such party’s Executory Contract or Unexpired Lease may be assumed under the Plan or assumed
and assigned to a Purchaser in connection with a Sale Transactions; (c) sets forth the procedures
for objecting to the proposed assumption or assumption and assignment of Executory Contracts
and Unexpired Leases, including the proposed objection deadline, and for the resolution by the
Bankruptcy Court of any such disputes; and (d) states that the proposed assignee (if applicable)
has demonstrated its ability to comply with the requirements of adequate assurance of future
performance of the Executory Contract(s) or Unexpired Leases to be assigned, including the
assignee’s financial wherewithal and willingness to perform under such Executory Contract or
Unexpired Lease.
44.
“D&O Liability Insurance Policies” means all insurance policies (including any
“tail policy” or run-off endorsement) that have been issued (or provide coverage) at any time to
any of the Debtors (or any of their predecessors) providing directors’, members’, trustees’,
officers’, or managers’ liability coverage and all agreements, documents, or instruments related
thereto.
45.
“Debtor” means one or more of the Debtors, as debtors and debtors in possession,
each in its respective individual capacity as a debtor and debtor in possession in the Chapter 11
Cases.
46.
“Debtor Release” means the releases given on behalf of the Debtors and their
Estates as set forth in the Article VIIIB hereof.
47.
“Debtors” means, collectively: Vyaire Medical, Inc.; Bird Products Corporation;
Breathe US Holdco, Inc.; Breathe US Holdings LP; EME Medical, Inc.; Revolutionary Medical
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Devices, Inc.; SensorMedics Corporation; VIASYS Holdings Inc.; VM Finance Sub, LLC; Vyaire
Company; Vyaire Finance B.V.; Vyaire Financial Holdings LLC; Vyaire Holding Company;
Vyaire Medical 202, Inc.; Vyaire Medical 203, Inc.; Vyaire Medical 205, Inc.; Vyaire Medical
206, Inc.; Vyaire Medical 211, Inc.; Vyaire Medical BR LLC; Vyaire Medical Capital LLC;
Vyaire Medical Consumables LLC; Vyaire Medical International LLC; Vyaire Medical LLC;
Vyaire Medical Payroll LLC; Vyaire Receivables LLC; Vyaire Respiratory Diagnostics LLC;
Vyaire TSR MidCo LLC; and Vyaire TSR Sub LLC.
48.
“Definitive Documents” means, collectively, (a) this Plan and all exhibits hereto;
(b) the Disclosure Statement; (c) the Disclosure Statement Order; (d) the Confirmation Order; (e)
the DIP Facility Documents; (c) all motions, filings, documents, and agreements related to the Sale
Transactions, including without limitation, the Asset Purchase Agreements, the Sale Order(s), the
Bidding Procedures, and the Bidding Procedures Order; (d) all material pleadings and motions
filed by the Debtors in connection with the Chapter 11 Cases, but excluding any applications to
retain any professionals; and (e) any and all other deeds, agreements, filings, notifications,
pleadings, orders, certificates, letters, instruments or other documents reasonably necessary or
desirable to consummate and document the Restructuring Transactions (including any exhibits,
amendments, modifications, or supplements from time to time).
49.
“DIP Agent” means Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, in its capacity as
administrative agent and collateral agent under the DIP Facility.
50.
“DIP Claims” means any and all Claims arising under, derived from, or based upon
the DIP Facility Documents, the DIP Facility, and the DIP Orders, including all Claims for
principal amounts outstanding, interest, fees, expenses, costs indemnification, obligations,
reimbursement obligations, and other charges of the DIP Agent and the DIP Lenders arising under
or related to the DIP New Money Loans, the DIP Roll-Up Loans, DIP Facility Documents, the
DIP Facility, or the DIP Orders, each in accordance with and subject to the Sale Orders.
51.
“DIP Credit Agreement” means that certain Senior Secured Superpriority Debtor-
in-Possession Credit Agreement, dated on or about June 12, 2024, by and among Vyaire Company,
as Holdings, Vyaire Medical, Inc., as U.S. Borrower, Vyaire Finance B.V., as Dutch Borrower,
the guarantors party thereto, the lenders from time to time party thereto, and the DIP Agent.
52.
“DIP Facility” means the senior secured superpriority debtor-in-possession credit
facility documented provided under the DIP Facility Documents.
53.
“DIP Facility Documents” means the DIP Credit Agreement together with the
schedules and exhibits attached thereto, and all security agreements, pledge agreements, and
related agreements, documents, and instruments and amendments executed and delivered in
connection therewith, including the DIP Orders. For the avoidance of doubt, the Restructuring
Support Agreement is not a DIP Facility Document.
54.
“DIP Lenders” means the banks, financial institutions, and other lenders under the
DIP Credit Agreement.
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55.
“DIP New Money Loans” means the term loans made under that certain
superpriority senior secured multiple draw term loan credit facility pursuant to the DIP Credit
Agreement, in the currently outstanding principal amount of $[37.5] million.
56.
“DIP Orders” means the Interim DIP Order and the Final DIP Order.
57.
“DIP Paydown” means the payment by the Debtors to the DIP Agent of the DIP
Paydown Amount from the Cash proceeds of the Sale Transactions in partial satisfaction of the
Allowed DIP Claims pursuant to the Ventilation Assets Sale Order and the Respiratory Diagnostics
Sale Order.
58.
“DIP Paydown Amount” means Cash proceeds of the Sale Transactions in the
aggregate amount of $56 million remitted to the DIP Agent pursuant to the Ventilation Assets Sale
Order and the Reparatory Diagnostics Sale Order, as dollar-for-dollar partial satisfaction of the
Allowed DIP Claims; provided that the DIP Paydown Amount shall not include any amounts on
account of the DIP Roll-Up Loans unless and until the Prepetition First Lien RCF Loan Paydown
Amount and the First Lien Agent Adequate Protection Claims have been paid in full in cash.
59.
“DIP Roll-Up Loans” means the roll-up loans issued under that certain
superpriority term loan facility pursuant to the DIP Credit Agreement.
60.
“Disbursing Agent” means the Debtors, the Wind-Down Debtors, the Plan
Administrator, or the Entity or Entities selected by the Debtors or the Wind-Down Debtors, as
applicable, to make or facilitate distributions contemplated under the Plan, including the Plan
Administrator, if applicable.
61.
“Disclosure Statement” means the disclosure statement for the Plan, including all
exhibits and schedules attached thereto, and as amended, modified, or supplemented from time to
time in accordance with the terms thereof.
62.
“Disclosure Statement Orders” means the Conditional Approval Order and the
Final Approval Order.
63.
“Disputed” means, with respect to any Claim or Interest, any Claim or Interest: (a)
that is not Allowed, (b) as to which a dispute is being adjudicated by a court of competent
jurisdiction in accordance with non-bankruptcy law, or (c) that is Filed in the Bankruptcy Court
and not withdrawn, as to which a timely objection or request for estimation has been Filed.
64.
“Distributable Value” means an amount equal to, in accordance with the Sale
Orders and after giving effect to the DIP Paydown, payment in full of the Prepetition First Lien
RCF Loan Paydown Amount, payment in full of the First Lien Agent Adequate Protection Claims,
and funding the Wind-Down Debtor Account with the Wind-Down Debtor Account Amount, the
aggregate proceeds of the Sale Transactions, the Debtors’ Cash on hand, and any other property
of any of the Debtors plus net proceeds from the liquidation of the Wind-Down Debtor Assets,
minus the sum of: the aggregate amounts required, in each case, in accordance with the terms of
the Plan, to (i) subject to the reasonable consent of the Required DIP Lenders, pay in full
satisfaction all Claims required to be satisfied pursuant to section 1129 of the Bankruptcy Code to
confirm the Plan (which, for the avoidance of doubt, shall include payment of Administrative
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Claims, Priority Tax Claims, and Other Priority Claims, in each case, solely to the extent Allowed),
(ii) subject to the reasonable consent of the Required DIP Lenders, make any other required
payments in order to implement the terms of the Plan, and (iii) with the consent of the Required
DIP Lenders, any other fees, costs, or expenses in excess of the Wind-Down Budget reasonably
necessary to liquidate, monetize, or collect the Wind-Down Debtor Assets.
65.
“Distribution Record Date” means the record date for purposes of determining
which Holders of Allowed Claims against or Allowed Interests in the Debtors are eligible to
receive distributions under the Plan, which date shall be the Effective Date, or such other date as
is determined by the Debtors or designated in a Final Order.
66.
“Effective Date” means the date that is the first Business Day after the Confirmation
Date on which (a) no stay of the Confirmation Order is in effect, and (b) all conditions precedent
to the occurrence of the Effective Date set forth in Article IX.A of the Plan have been satisfied or
waived in accordance with Article IX.B of the Plan.
67.
“Entity” means any entity, as defined in section 101(15) of the Bankruptcy Code.
68.
“Estate” means, as to each Debtor, the estate created on the Petition Date for the
Debtor in its Chapter 11 Case pursuant to section 541 of the Bankruptcy Code and all property (as
defined in section 541 of the Bankruptcy Code) acquired by the Debtors after the Petition Date
through the Effective Date.
69.
“Exculpated Parties” means, collectively, and in each case solely in its capacity as
such: (a) each of the Debtors; (b) the Independent Directors; (c) the Committee and its members;
and (d) with respect to the Debtors and the Committee, each of their respective current and former
directors, managers, officers, attorneys, financial advisors, consultants, or other professionals or
advisors, as applicable, that served in such capacity between the Petition Date and Effective Date.
70.
“Executory Contract” means a contract to which one or more of the Debtors is a
party that is subject to assumption, assumption and assignment, or rejection under section 365 or
1123 of the Bankruptcy Code.
71.
“Existing Equity Interests” means, collectively, all Interests in TopCo outstanding
immediately prior to the Effective Date.
72.
“Federal Judgment Rate” means the federal judgment interest rate in effect as of
the Petition Date calculated as set forth in section 1961 of the Judicial Code.
73.
“File,” “Filed,” or “Filing” means file, filed, or filing in the Chapter 11 Cases with
the Bankruptcy Court or, with respect to the filing of a Proof of Claim, the Claims and Noticing
Agent or the Bankruptcy Court.
74.
“Final Approval Order” means the order of the Bankruptcy Court approving the
Disclosure Statement on a final basis as having sufficient information under section 1125(a) of the
Bankruptcy Code.
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75.
“Final DIP Order” means the Final Order (I) Authorizing the Debtors to Obtain
Postpetition Financing, (II) Authorizing the Debtors to Use Cash Collateral, (III) Granting Liens
and Providing Superpriority Administrative Expense Claims, (IV) Granting Adequate Protection,
(V) Modifying the Automatic Stay, and (VI) Granting Related Relief [Docket No. 248] (as may be
modified, amended, or supplemented by further Final Order).
76.
“Final Order” means, as applicable, an order or judgment of the Bankruptcy Court
or other court of competent jurisdiction with respect to the relevant subject matter, which has not
been reversed, stayed, modified or amended, and as to which the time to appeal, petition for
certiorari, or move for reargument, reconsideration, or rehearing has expired and no appeal,
petition for certiorari, or motion for reargument, reconsideration, or rehearing has been timely
taken or Filed, or as to which any appeal, petition for certiorari, or motion for reargument,
reconsideration, or rehearing that has been taken or any petition for certiorari that has been or may
be Filed has been resolved by the highest court to which the order or judgment could be appealed
or from which certiorari could be sought or the new trial, reargument or rehearing shall have been
denied, resulted in no modification of such order or has otherwise been dismissed with prejudice.
77.
“First Day Pleadings” means the first day pleadings that the Debtors Filed with the
Bankruptcy Court upon the commencement of the Chapter 11 Cases.
78.
“First Lien Agent” means Bank of America, N.A., in its capacity as administrative
agent and collateral agent under the First Lien Credit Agreement, or any successor administrative
agent or collateral agent by the terms set forth in the First Lien Credit Agreement.
79.
“First Lien Agent Adequate Protection Claims” the amount of any accrued and
unpaid First Lien Adequate Protection Fees (as defined in the Final DIP Order) of the First Lien
Agent as of the Effective Date.
80.
“First Lien Claim” means, collectively, the First Lien Term Loan Claims and the
Notes Claims.
81.
“First Lien Credit Agreement” means that certain First Lien Credit Agreement,
dated as of April 16, 2018, by and between, among other parties, Holdings, the Borrowers, certain
other Company Parties as Guarantors (each, as defined therein), the First Lien Agent, and the
lenders from time to time party thereto, providing for the First Lien Term Loans and First Lien
RCF Loans, as amended, supplemented, or modified from time to time in accordance with its
terms.
82.
“First Lien RCF Claims” means any Claim on account of First Lien RCF Loans
(which, for the avoidance of doubt shall include interest, fees, and all other amounts due and owing
on account of the First Lien RCF Loans).
83.
“First Lien RCF Loans” means any revolving credit facility loans issued pursuant
to the First Lien Credit Agreement.
84.
“First Lien Term Loan Claim” means any Claim on account of First Lien Term
Loans (which, for the avoidance of doubt shall include interest, fees, and all other amounts due
and owing on account of the First Lien Term Loans).
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85.
“First Lien Term Loans” means the term loans issued pursuant to the First Lien
Credit Agreement, in the currently outstanding principal amount of $204.3 million.
86.
“General Unsecured Claim” means any Claim that is not: (a) an Administrative
Claim; (b) a Professional Fee Claim; (c) a Priority Tax Claim; (d) an Other Priority Claim; (e) a
DIP Claim (f) a Secured Claim; (g) an Other Secured Claim; (h) a First Lien Claim (i) a Second
Lien Claim; (j) an Intercompany Claim; (k) a Section 510(b) Claim; or (l) any Claim to the extent
satisfied prior to the Effective Date.
87.
“Governing Body” means, in each case in its capacity as such, the board of
directors, board of managers, manager, general partner, investment committee, special committee,
or such similar governing body of any of the Debtors or any Wind-Down Debtors, as applicable.
88.
“Governmental Bar Date” means December 9, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. (prevailing
Eastern Time), which is the date by which Proofs of Claim must be Filed with respect to such
Claims held by Governmental Units pursuant to the Bar Date Order.
89.
“Governmental Unit” means any governmental unit, as defined in section 101(27)
of the Bankruptcy Code.
90.
“Holder” means an Entity holding a Claim against or an Interest in any Debtor.
91.
“Impaired” means, with respect to a Class of Claims or Interests, a Class of Claims
or Interests that is impaired within the meaning of section 1124 of the Bankruptcy Code.
92.
“Independent Directors” means David Barse, Paul Aronzon, Bret Wise, and Ron
Labrum, in their capacities as current or former independent directors of certain of the Debtors.
93.
“Insurance Policies” means all insurance policies, including the D&O Liability
Insurance Policies, that have been issued (or provide coverage) at any time to any of the Debtors
(or any of their predecessors) and all agreements, documents, or instruments relating thereto.
94.
“Insurer” means any company or other entity that issued an Insurance Policy and
any third-party administrator of or for any Insurance Policy, along with any predecessors and/or
successor thereof.
95.
“Intercompany Claim” means any Claim held by a Debtor or an Affiliate of a
Debtor against a Debtor arising before the Petition Date.
96.
“Intercompany Interest” means an Interest in a Debtor held by a Debtor or an
Affiliate of a Debtor. For the avoidance of doubt, no Interest transferred to a Purchaser in
connection with the Sale Transactions shall be an Intercompany Interest.
97.
“Interest” means any equity security in a Debtor as defined in section 101(16) of
the Bankruptcy Code, including all issued, unissued, authorized, or outstanding shares of capital
stock of the Debtors and any other rights, options, warrants, stock appreciation rights, phantom
stock rights, restricted stock units, redemption rights, repurchase rights, convertible, exercisable,
or exchangeable securities, or other agreements, arrangements, or commitments of any character
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relating to, or whose value is related to, any such interest or other ownership interest in any Debtor
whether or not arising under or in connection with any employment agreement and whether or not
certificated, transferable, preferred, common, voting, or denominated “stock” or a similar security,
including any Claims against any Debtor subject to subordination pursuant to section 510(b) of the
Bankruptcy Code arising from or related to any of the foregoing.
98.
“Interim Compensation Order” means the Order (I) Establishing Procedures for
Interim Compensation and Reimbursement of Expenses For Retained Professionals and (II)
Granting Related Relief [Docket No. 218].
99.
“Interim DIP Order” means the Interim Order (I) Authorizing the Debtors to
Obtain Postpetition Financing, (II) Authorizing the Debtors to Use Cash Collateral, (III) Granting
Liens and Providing Superpriority Administrative Expense Claims, (IV) Granting Adequate
Protection, (V) Modifying Automatic Stay, (VI) Scheduling a Final Hearing, and (VI) Granting
Related Relief [Docket No. 103].
100.
“IRS” means the United States Internal Revenue Service.
101.
“Judicial Code” means title 28 of the United States Code, 28 U.S.C. §§ 1–4001, as
now in effect or hereafter amended, and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder.
102.
“Law” means any federal, state, local, or foreign law (including common law),
statute, code, ordinance, rule, regulation, order, ruling, or judgment, in each case, that is validly
adopted, promulgated, issued, or entered by a governmental authority of competent jurisdiction
(including the Bankruptcy Court).
103.
“Lien” has the meaning set forth in section 101(37) of the Bankruptcy Code.
104.
“Liquidating Trust” shall have the meaning ascribed to such term in Article IVD
herein.
105.
“Liquidating Trust Assets” means any assets transferred from the Wind-Down
Debtors to the Liquidating Trust in accordance with Article IVD herein.
106.
“Note Purchase Agreement” means that certain Note Purchase Agreement, dated
as of May 3, 2019, by and among the Obligated Subsidiaries (as defined therein), as issuers, the
Notes Agent, and the purchasers party thereto from time to time, providing for the Notes, as
amended, supplemented, or modified from time to time in accordance with its terms.
107.
“Notes” means the notes issued pursuant to the Note Purchase Agreement, in the
currently outstanding principal amount of €72,102,348.98.
108.
“Notes Agent” means Wilmington Trust, National Association, in its capacity as
notes agent and collateral agent under the Note Purchase Agreement, or any successor notes agent
or collateral agent by the terms set forth in the Note Purchase Agreement.
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109.
“Notes Claim” means any Claim on account of the Notes or otherwise arising under
the Note Purchase Agreement (which, for the avoidance of doubt shall include interest, fees, and
all other amounts due and owing under the Notes Purchase Agreement).
110.
“Other Priority Claim” means any Claim, to the extent such Claim has not already
been paid during the Chapter 11 Cases, other than an Administrative Claim or a Priority Tax Claim
entitled to priority in right of payment under section 507(a) of the Bankruptcy Code.
111.
“Other Secured Claim” means any Secured Claim that is not a DIP Claim, a First
Lien Claim, or a Second Lien Claim.
112.
“Permitted Transfer” means a transfer of all or a portion of the assets of the Wind-
Down Debtors to the Liquidating Trust in accordance with Article IVD herein.
113.
“Person” has the meaning set forth in section 101(41) of the Bankruptcy Code.
114.
“Petition Date” means June 9, 2024, the date on which Vyaire Medical, Inc. and
certain of its subsidiaries commenced the Chapter 11 Cases.
115.
“Plan” means this chapter 11 plan, including all exhibits, supplements (including
the Plan Supplement), appendices, and schedules (as amended, modified, or supplemented from
time to time in accordance with the terms hereof). Any Filed Plan shall be in form and substance
acceptable to the DIP Lenders, Required Consenting First Lien Lenders, and reasonably acceptable
(solely to the extent required pursuant to the Restructuring Support Agreement) the Sponsor.
116.
“Plan Administrator” means the Person or Entity, or any successor thereto,
designated by the Debtors and the Required DIP Lenders to have all powers and authorities set
forth in the Plan and the Plan Administrator Agreement.
117.
“Plan Administrator Agreement” means that certain agreement by and among the
Debtors, the Plan Administrator, and the Wind-Down Debtors, which shall be included in the Plan
Supplement.
118.
“Plan Supplement” means the compilation of documents and forms of documents,
agreements, schedules, and exhibits to the Plan (as may be altered, amended, modified, or
supplemented from time to time in accordance with the terms hereof and in accordance with the
Bankruptcy Code and Bankruptcy Rules) acceptable to the Required DIP Lenders and to be Filed
initially by the Debtors no later than the Plan Supplement Filing Date and may be further amended
thereafter, including the following to the extent applicable and known at such time: (a) Schedule
of Assumed Executory Contracts and Unexpired Leases, (b) Schedule of Rejected Executory
Contracts and Unexpired Leases, (c) Schedule of TSA Contracts, (d) Schedule of Retained Causes
of Action, (e) the Plan Administrator Agreement, (f) the Restructuring Transactions Memorandum,
(g) the Wind-Down Budget, and (h) any other necessary documentation related to the Sale
Transactions or Restructuring Transactions in accordance Article IV of the Plan. For the avoidance
of doubt, the Restructuring Support Agreement is not a Plan Supplement document.
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119.
“Plan Supplement Filing Date” means (a) the date that is seven days prior to the
deadline to object to Confirmation of the Plan or (b) such later date as may be approved by the
Bankruptcy Court.
120.
“Prepetition First Lien RCF Loan Paydown Amount” means the amount of
$1,463,162.00 in satisfaction of the First Lien RCF Claims in accordance with the Final DIP Order,
plus the amount of any accrued and unpaid First Lien Adequate Protection Fees (as defined in the
Final DIP Order) owing to the First Lien Agent as of the date of the entry of the Sale Orders.
121.
“Prepetition Loan Documents” means the First Lien Credit Agreement, the Note
Purchase Agreement, the Second Lien Credit Agreement, and all other agreements, documents,
and instruments related thereto, including any guaranty agreements, pledge and collateral
agreements, intercreditor agreements, and other security agreements.
122.
“Priority Tax Claim” means any Claim of a Governmental Unit of the kind
specified in section 507(a)(8) of the Bankruptcy Code that is not otherwise a Secured Tax Claim.
123.
“Professional” means an Entity: (a) retained pursuant to a Final Order in
accordance with sections 327, 363, or 1103 of the Bankruptcy Code and to be compensated for
services rendered and expenses incurred pursuant to sections 327, 328, 329, 330, 331, and 363 of
the Bankruptcy Code; or (b) awarded compensation and reimbursement by the Bankruptcy Court
pursuant to section 503(b)(4) of the Bankruptcy Code.
124.
“Professional Fee Amount” means the aggregate amount of Professional Fee
Claims that the Professionals reasonably estimated in good faith that they have incurred or will
incur in rendering services to the Debtors, which estimates Professionals shall deliver to the
Debtors as set forth in Article II.B of this Plan.
125.
“Professional Fee Claim” means a Claim by a Professional seeking an award by
the Bankruptcy Court of compensation for services rendered or reimbursement of expenses
incurred through and including the Confirmation Date under sections 330, 331, 363, 503(b)(2),
503(b)(3), 503(b)(4), or 503(b)(5) of the Bankruptcy Code.
126.
“Professional Fee Escrow Account” means an account funded with Cash by the
Debtors or the Wind-Down Debtors, as applicable, on the Effective Date in an amount equal to the
total Professional Fee Amount.
127.
“Proof of Claim” means a written proof of Claim Filed against any of the Debtors
in the Chapter 11 Cases by the Claims Bar Date, the Administrative Claims Bar Date, or the
Governmental Bar Date, as applicable.
128.
“Purchaser” means, each of, Trudell and Zoll Medical, in each case pursuant to the
applicable Asset Purchase Agreement and as set forth in the applicable Sale Order.
129.
“Quarterly Fees” means any and all fees due and payable pursuant to section 1930
of Title 28 of the U.S. Code, together with the statutory rate of interest set forth in section 3717 of
Title 31 of the U.S. Code to the extent applicable.
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130.
“Reinstate,” “Reinstated,” or “Reinstatement” means, with respect to Claims and
Interests, that the Claim or Interest shall be rendered Unimpaired in accordance with section 1124
of the Bankruptcy Code.
131.
“Rejection Damages Claims Bar Date” shall have the meaning set forth in Article
V.B.
132.
“Related Party” means, each of, and in each case in its capacity as such, current
and former directors, managers, officers, special committee members, equity holders (regardless
of whether such interests are held directly or indirectly), affiliated investment funds or investment
vehicles, predecessors, participants, successors, assigns (whether by operation of law or
otherwise), subsidiaries, current, former, and future associated entities, managed or advised
entities, accounts or funds, partners, limited partners, general partners, principals, members,
management companies, fund advisors, managers, fiduciaries, trustees, employees, agents
(including any disbursing agent), advisory board members, financial advisors, attorneys (including
any attorneys or professionals retained by any current or former director or manager of a Debtor
in his or her capacity as director or manager as a Debtor), accountants, investment bankers,
consultants, representatives, and other professionals and advisors, and any such Person’s or
Entity’s respective predecessors, successors, and assigns. For the avoidance of doubt, the members
of each Governing Body are Related Parties of the Debtors.
133.
“Released Parties” means, each of, and in each case, in their respective capacities
as such: (a) the Debtors and the Wind-Down Debtors, as applicable; (b) the Plan Administrator;
(c) each Consenting Stakeholder; (d) the Committee and its members; (e) the Purchasers; (f) the
DIP Lenders; (g) the Agents; (h) all Holders of Claims who opt in to granting the releases set forth
herein; (i) all Holders of Interests who opt in to granting the releases set forth herein; (j) each
current and former Affiliate of each Entity in clause (a) through the following clause (k); and
(k) each Related Party of each Entity in clause (a) through this clause (k), each in their capacity as
such; provided that, in each case, an Entity shall not be a Released Party if it timely objects to the
releases set forth in Article VIIIC and such objection is not withdrawn or otherwise resolved before
the Confirmation Order is entered.
134.
“Released Preference Actions” means Causes of Action pursuant to section 547 of
the Bankruptcy Code against Holders of General Unsecured Claims irrespective of whether such
claimants opt-in to the releases under the Plan, all of which Causes of Action shall be deemed
released pursuant to the Plan on the Effective Date; provided, however, that the Debtors’ or Wind-
Down Debtors, shall retain such Causes of Action (and such Causes of Action shall not be released)
solely as a counterclaim against any Claim asserted against the Debtors, unless such Claim relates
to the Debtors’ failure to fulfill obligations under the Committee Settlement or post-Effective Date
obligations.
135.
“Releasing Parties” means, each of, and in each case, in their respective capacities
as such: (a) the Debtors and the Wind-Down Debtors, as applicable; (b) the Plan Administrator;
(c) each Consenting Stakeholder; (d) the Committee and its members; (e) the Purchasers; (f) the
DIP Lenders; (g) the Agents; (h) all Holders of Claims who opt in to granting the releases set forth
herein; (i) all Holders of Interests who opt in to granting the releases set forth herein; (j) each
current and former Affiliate of each Entity in clause (a) through the following clause (k); and
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(k) each Related Party of each Entity in clause (a) through this clause (k), for which such Entity is
legally entitled to bind such Related Party to the releases contained in the Plan under applicable
law; provided, however, that in each case, an Entity shall not be Releasing Party if it timely objects
to the releases set forth in Article VIIIC and such objection is not withdrawn or otherwise resolved
before the Confirmation Order is entered.
136.
“Required DIP Lenders” has the meaning ascribed to such term under the
Restructuring Support Agreement.
137.
“Residual Claims Recovery Pool” means up to the greater of (x) $250,000, and
(y) the amount of excess funds in the Debtors’ Professional Fee Escrow Account (the “Residual
Claims Recovery Pool Cap”), which shall be segregated by the Debtors and held by the Debtors
for the benefit of Allowed Administrative Claims, and any amounts remaining from the
Administrative Claims Reserve Amount, up to the Residual Claims Recovery Pool Cap after
satisfaction of the Debtors’ Wind Down obligations, including payment of Allowed
Administrative Claims, shall be used to fund the Residual GUC Recovery Pool. For the avoidance
of doubt, the Residual Claims Recovery Pool shall be funded solely from the residual amount of
the Administrative Claims Reserve under the Wind-Down Budget or Professional Fee Escrow
Account up to the Residual Claims Recovery Pool Cap and shall not, in any way, (i) limit the DIP
Paydown Amount, (ii) limit the Prepetition First Lien RCF Loan Paydown Amount, (iii) be funded
from any proceeds derived from the Wind-Down Debtors’ Wind-Down of the Wind-Down Debtor
Assets, or (iv) be funded from any other source, and the Residual Claims Recovery Pool shall be
the fixed amount as set forth in this definition and shall not, in any way, be modified or
supplemented absent the written consent of the Required DIP Lenders in their sole and absolute
discretion; provided, however, that nothing herein shall eliminate the Debtors’ obligation to pay
Allowed Administrative Expense Claims in full from amounts available in the Wind-Down
Budget.
138.
“Residual Claims Recovery Pool Cap” has the meaning set forth in the definition
of Residual Claims Recovery Pool.
139.
“Residual GUC Recovery Pool” means all amounts in the Residual Claims
Recovery Pool up to the Residual Claims Recovery Pool Cap after satisfaction of the Debtors’
Wind-Down obligations, including the payment of Allowed Administrative Claims. For the
avoidance of doubt, the Residual GUC Recovery Pool shall be funded solely from the Wind-Down
Budget or Professional Fee Escrow Account up to the Residual Claims Recovery Pool Cap and
shall not, in any way, (i) limit the DIP Paydown Amount, (ii) limit the Prepetition First Lien RCF
Loan Paydown Amount, (iii) be funded from any proceeds derived from the Wind-Down Debtors’
Wind-Down of the Wind-Down Debtor Assets, or (iv) be funded from any other source, and the
Residual Claims Recovery Pool shall be the fixed amount as set forth in the definition of “Residual
Claims Recovery Pool” and shall not, in any way, be modified or supplemented absent the written
consent of the Required DIP Lenders in their sole and absolute discretion.
140.
“Respiratory Diagnostics Assets Sale Order” means the Order (I) Approving the
Trudell Asset Purchase Agreement and Authorizing the Sale of Certain Respiratory Diagnostics
Assets of the Debtors Outside the Ordinary Course of Business, (II) Authorizing the Sale of Assets
Free and Clear of All Liens, Claims, Interests, and Encumbrances, (III) Authorizing the
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Assumption and Assignment of Executory Contracts and Unexpired Leases in Connection
Therewith, and (IV) Granting Related Relief [Docket No. 497] (as may be modified, amended, or
supplemented by further Final Order), entered by the Bankruptcy Court on September 4, 2024.
141.
“Respiratory Diagnostics Business” means the development, manufacturing,
marketing, leasing, and sale of medical devices for pulmonary function testing, cardiopulmonary
exercise testing, spirometry and associated software, services and consumables directly or
indirectly conducted by Sellers or any Acquired Entities, or in which Sellers or any Acquired
Entities are directly or indirectly engaged.
142.
“Restructuring Support Agreement” means that certain Restructuring Support
Agreement, dated as of the Petition Date, by and among the Debtors and the Consenting
Stakeholders, including all exhibits and schedules attached thereto, as may be amended in
accordance with its terms.
143.
“Restructuring Transactions” means the transactions described in Article IV.A and
Article IV.C.
144.
“Restructuring Transactions Memorandum” means the summary of transaction
steps to consummate the Restructuring Transactions.
145.
“Retained Causes of Action” means those Causes of Action that shall vest in the
Wind-Down Debtors on the Effective Date. For the avoidance of doubt, (x) Retained Causes of
Action shall not include any Causes of Action that are settled, released, or exculpated under the
Plan or that are expressly sold or assigned to any Purchaser, as set forth in the applicable Asset
Purchase Agreement, pursuant to the applicable Sale Order, and (y) notwithstanding anything
contained herein, in the Confirmation Order, or in the Plan Supplement, on the Effective Date, the
Debtors shall be deemed to have released the Released Preference Actions (subject to the limited
retention contained in the definition thereof).
146.
“Sale Orders” means, collectively, the Respiratory Diagnostics Assets Sale Order
and the Ventilation Assets Sale Order.
147.
“Sale Transactions” means the sale or series of sales of all, or substantially all, or
a portion of the Debtors’ assets to the applicable Purchaser and any transactions undertaken in
connection therewith as set forth in the Asset Purchase Agreements and approved by the Sale
Orders.
148.
“Sale Transactions Documentation” means all motions, filings, documents, and
agreements related to the Sale Transactions, including without limitation, any Asset Purchase
Agreement, any Sale Order, the Bidding Procedures, and the Bidding Procedures Order.
149.
“Schedule of Assumed Executory Contracts and Unexpired Leases” means the
schedule (including any amendments or modifications thereto), if any, of the Executory Contracts
and Unexpired Leases to be assumed, or assumed and assigned, by the Wind-Down Debtors on
behalf of the applicable Debtor pursuant to the Plan.
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150.
“Schedule of Rejected Executory Contracts and Unexpired Leases” means the
schedule (including any amendments or modifications thereto), if any, of the Executory Contracts
and Unexpired Leases to be rejected by the Wind-Down Debtors on behalf of the applicable Debtor
pursuant to the Plan.
151.
“Schedule of Retained Causes of Action” means the schedule of Retained Causes
of Action of the Debtors that are not released, waived, or transferred pursuant to the Plan, as the
same may be amended, modified, or supplemented from time to time by the Debtors.
152.
“Schedules” means, collectively, the schedules of assets and liabilities, Schedules
of Executory Contracts and Unexpired Leases, and statements of financial affairs Filed by the
Debtors pursuant to section 521 of the Bankruptcy Code, the official bankruptcy forms, and the
Bankruptcy Rules, as such Schedules may be amended, modified, or supplemented from time to
time.
153.
“Second Lien Agent” means Wilmington Trust, National Association, in its capacity
as administrative agent and collateral agent under the Second Lien Credit Agreement, or any
successor administrative agent or collateral agent by the terms set forth in the Second Lien Credit
Agreement.
154.
“Second Lien Claim” means any Claim on account of the Second Lien Term Loans
or otherwise arising under the Second Lien Credit Agreement (which, for the avoidance of doubt
shall include interest, fees, and all other amounts due and owing under the Second Lien Credit
Agreement).
155.
“Second Lien Credit Agreement” means that certain Second Lien Credit
Agreement, dated as of April 16, 2018, by and between, among other parties, Holdings, the
Borrowers, certain other Company Parties as Guarantors (each, as defined therein), the Agent
thereunder, and the lenders from time to time party thereto, providing for the Second Lien Term
Loans, as amended, supplemented, or modified from time to time in accordance with its terms.
156.
“Second Lien Term Loans” means the term loans issued pursuant to the Second
Lien Credit Agreement, in the currently outstanding principal amount of €106,178,070.76.
157.
“Section 510(b) Claim” means any Claim subject to subordination under section
510(b) of the Bankruptcy Code; provided that a Section 510(b) Claim shall not include any Claim
subject to subordination under section 510(b) of the Bankruptcy Code arising from or related to an
Interest. For the avoidance of doubt, neither DIP Claims, First Lien Claims, or Second Lien Claims
are, and shall not be, Section 510(b) Claims.
158.
“Secured” means, when referring to a Claim, a Claim that is: (a) secured by a Lien
on collateral in which the applicable Estate has an interest, which Lien is valid, perfected, and
enforceable pursuant to applicable Law or by reason of a Final Order, or that is subject to setoff
pursuant to section 553 of the Bankruptcy Code, to the extent of the value of the creditor’s interest
in such Debtor’s interest in such collateral or to the extent of the amount subject to setoff, as
applicable, as determined pursuant to section 506(a) of the Bankruptcy Code and applicable Law
or (b) Allowed pursuant to the Plan as a Secured Claim.
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159.
“Secured Tax Claim” means any Secured Claim that, absent its secured status
would be entitled to priority in right of payment under section 507(a)(8) of the Bankruptcy Code
(determined irrespective of time limitations), including any related Secured Claims for penalties.
160.
“Securities Act” means the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, 15 U.S.C. §§
77a–77aa, or any similar federal, state, or local law, as now in effect or hereafter amended, and the
rules and regulations promulgated thereunder.
161.
“Security” means a security as defined in section 2(a)(1) of the Securities Act.
162.
“Sponsor” means Vyaire Intermediate HoldCo LP and certain other Entities
advised by Apax Partners LP that are signatories to the Restructuring Support Agreement or any
subsequent affiliate of Vyaire Intermediate HoldCo LP advised by Apax Partners LP that becomes
party thereto, in accordance with the terms of the Restructuring Support Agreement.
163.
“Tax Code” means the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as now in
effect or hereafter amended, and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder.
164.
“TopCo” means Vyaire Holding Company.
165.
“Transferred Causes of Action” means any and all Causes of Action held by the
Debtors that were or shall be transferred to the Purchasers pursuant to any Sale Transaction.
166.
“Transition Services Agreements” means, collectively, the Trudell TSA and the
Zoll TSA.
167.
“Trudell” means Trudell Medical Limited, whose bid for certain Respiratory
Diagnostics Assets was selected by the Debtors and approved by the Respiratory Diagnostics Sale
Order as the highest or otherwise best bid in accordance with the Bidding Procedures Order.
168.
“Trudell APA” means that certain Asset Purchase Agreement, as may be amended,
supplemented, or otherwise modified by the parties thereto, dated September 5, 2024, by and
among Vyaire Medical Inc. and Trudell for the sale of certain of the Debtors’ assets associated
with the Respiratory Diagnostics Business, subject to the terms of the Respiratory Diagnostics Sale
Order.
169.
“Trudell APA Outside Date” means November 15, 2024.
170.
“Trudell Claims Funding Obligations” means all amounts, if any, that Debtors are
to remit to creditors on Trudell’s behalf under the Trudell APA, including any amendments thereto,
or otherwise.
171.
“Trudell TSA” means that certain transition services agreement entered into
between the Debtors or the Wind-Down Debtors, on the one hand, and Trudell in connection with
the Trudell APA.
172.
“TSA Contract” means an Executory Contract or Unexpired Lease to which one or
more of the Debtors is a party that is subject to assumption, assumption and assignment, or
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rejection under section 365 or 1123 of the Bankruptcy Code and identified on the TSA Contract
Schedule.
173.
“TSA Contract Counterparty” means any counterparty to a TSA Contract in
connection with the Trudell TSA and/or the Zoll TSA.
174.
“TSA Contract Schedule” means the Schedule of TSA Contracts set forth in the
Plan Supplement.
175.
“U.S. Trustee” means the Office of the United States Trustee for the District of
Delaware.
176.
“Unexpired Lease” means a lease of nonresidential real property to which one or
more of the Debtors is a party that is subject to assumption, assumption and assignment, or
rejection under section 365 or section 1123 of the Bankruptcy Code.
177.
“Unimpaired” means, with respect to a Class of Claims or Interests, a Class of
Claims or Interests that is unimpaired within the meaning of section 1124 of the Bankruptcy Code.
178.
“Ventilation Assets Sale Order” means the Order (I) Approving the Zoll Asset
Purchase Agreement and Authorizing the Sale of Certain Ventilation Assets of the Debtors Outside
the Ordinary Course of Business, (II) Authorizing the Sale of Assets Free and Clear of All Liens,
Claims, Interests, and Encumbrances, (III) Authorizing the Assumption and Assignment of
Executory Contracts and Unexpired Leases in Connection Therewith, and (IV) Granting Related
Relief [Docket No. 496] (as may be modified, amended, or supplemented by further Final Order),
entered by the Bankruptcy Court on September 4, 2024.
179.
“Ventilation Business” means the manufacturing and sale of medical ventilators and
associated services and consumables for acute, nonacute, and neonatal applications.
180.
“Wind Down” means, the wind down, liquidation, and dissolution of the Debtors’
Estates following the Effective Date as set forth in Article IV hereof.
181.
“Wind-Down Budget” means the budget funding the Wind Down, in an amount no
more than $25.1 million and which shall include certain amounts required to fund the wind down
of the operations of certain non-Debtor Affiliates and/or satisfy certain required obligations in
connection therewith (each in accordance with the Asset Purchase Agreements and the Sale
Orders), as acceptable to the Debtors and the Required DIP Lenders, as may be amended by the
Debtors, Wind-Down Debtors, or the Plan Administrator, as applicable, with the consent of the
Required DIP Lenders.
182.
“Wind-Down Debtor” means the Debtor or Debtors or any successor or successors
thereto after the Effective Date responsible for effectuating the Wind Down and implementing the
terms of the Plan.
183.
“Wind-Down Debtor Account” means the Debtors’ bank account or accounts used
to fund all expenses and payments required to be made by the Wind-Down Debtors, which account
will be funded on the Effective Date with Available Cash in the amount of the Wind-Down Debtor
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Account Amount. Following the Wind Down, any remaining amounts in the Wind-Down Debtor
Account shall be distributed in accordance with Article III hereof. For the avoidance of doubt, the
Wind-Down Debtor Account and the proceeds therein shall become property of the Wind-Down
Debtors on the Effective Date.
184.
“Wind-Down Debtor Account Amount” means the amount reserved by the Plan
Administrator, with the consent of the Required DIP Lenders, to fund the Wind Down in
accordance with the Wind-Down Budget which, for avoidance of doubt, shall be no more than
$25.1 million.
185.
“Wind-Down Debtor Assets” means, following the consummation of the Sale
Transactions, all of the remaining assets of the Debtors’ Estates, including the Wind-Down Debtor
Account Amount but excluding the DIP Paydown Amount, the Prepetition First Lien RCF Loan
Paydown Amount, and the amounts necessary to pay the First Lien Agent Adequate Protection
Claims in full.
186.
“Zoll APA” means that certain Asset Purchase Agreement, as may be amended,
supplemented, or otherwise modified by the parties thereto, dated September 1, 2024, by and
among Vyaire Medical Inc. and Zoll Medical for certain of the Debtors’ assets related to the
Ventilation Business, subject to the terms of the Ventilation Assets Sale Order.
187.
“Zoll Claims Funding Obligations” means all amounts due and owing by Zoll
Medical under the Zoll APA, including its amendments, including, without limitation, (w) an
amount of not less than $5.9 million on account of Administrative Expense Claims; (x) an amount
of not less than $1.715 million in connection with the closing of the Zoll APA on account of Claims
arising under section 503(b)(9) of the Bankruptcy Code; (y) an amount of not less than the lesser
of $1.6 million and the value of the Executory Contracts and Unexpired Leases assumed and
assigned to Zoll Medical on account of Cure Costs; and (z) any other amounts required to be paid
to creditors or which Zoll Medical is required to remit to the Debtors under the Zoll APA, including
all amendments thereto.
188.
“Zoll Medical” means Zoll Medical Corporation, whose bid for the Ventilation
Assets was selected by the Debtors and approved by the Ventilation Assets Sale Order as the
highest or otherwise best bid in accordance with the Bidding Procedures Order.
189.
“Zoll TSA” means that certain transition services agreement entered into between
the Debtors or the Wind-Down Debtors, on the one hand, and Zoll in connection with the Zoll
APA.
B.
Rules of Interpretation.
For purposes of this Plan: (i) in the appropriate context, each term, whether stated in the
singular or the plural, shall include both the singular and the plural, and pronouns stated in the
masculine, feminine, or neuter gender shall include the masculine, feminine, and the neuter gender;
(ii) unless otherwise specified, any reference herein to a contract, lease, instrument, release,
indenture, or other agreement or document being in a particular form or on particular terms and
conditions means that the referenced document shall be substantially in that form or substantially
on those terms and conditions; (iii) unless otherwise specified, any reference herein to an existing
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document, schedule, or exhibit, whether or not Filed, having been Filed or to be Filed shall mean
that document, schedule, or exhibit, as it may thereafter be amended, restated, supplemented, or
otherwise modified in accordance with the Plan or Confirmation Order, as applicable; (iv) any
reference to an Entity as a Holder of a Claim or Interest includes that Entity’s successors and
assigns; (v) unless otherwise specified, all references herein to “Articles” are references to Articles
hereof or hereto; (vi) unless otherwise specified, all references herein to exhibits are references to
exhibits in the Plan Supplement; (vii) unless otherwise specified, the words “herein,” “hereof,”
and “hereto” refer to the Plan in its entirety rather than to a particular portion of the Plan; (viii)
subject to the provisions of any contract, certificate of incorporation, bylaw, instrument, release,
or other agreement or document created or entered into in connection with the Plan, the rights and
obligations arising pursuant to the Plan shall be governed by, and construed and enforced in
accordance with, applicable federal law, including the Bankruptcy Code and the Bankruptcy Rules,
or, if no rule of Law or procedure is supplied by federal Law (including the Bankruptcy Code and
the Bankruptcy Rules) or otherwise specifically stated, the laws of the State of Delaware, without
giving effect to the principles of conflict of laws; (ix) captions and headings to Articles are inserted
for convenience of reference only and are not intended to be a part of or to affect the interpretation
of the Plan; (x) the rules of construction set forth in section 102 of the Bankruptcy Code shall
apply; (xi) all references to docket numbers of documents Filed in the Chapter 11 Cases are
references to the docket numbers under the Bankruptcy Court’s CM/ECF system; (xii) all
references to statutes, regulations, orders, rules of courts, and the like shall mean as amended from
time to time, and as applicable to the Chapter 11 Cases, unless otherwise stated; (xiii) any
effectuating provisions may be interpreted by the Wind-Down Debtors in such a manner that is
consistent with the overall purpose and intent of the Plan all without further notice to or action,
order, or approval of the Bankruptcy Court or any other Entity, and such interpretation shall be
conclusive; (xiv) any references herein to the Effective Date shall mean the Effective Date or as
soon as reasonably practicable thereafter; (xv) the words “include” and “including,” and variations
thereof, shall not be deemed to be terms of limitation, and shall be deemed to be followed by the
words “without limitation”; (xvi) all references herein to consent, acceptance, or approval shall be
deemed to include the requirement that such consent, acceptance, or approval be evidenced by a
writing, which may be conveyed by counsel for the respective parties that have such consent,
acceptance, or approval rights, including by electronic mail; and (xvii) any term used in capitalized
form herein that is not otherwise defined but that is used in the Bankruptcy Code or the Bankruptcy
Rules shall have the meaning assigned to that term in the Bankruptcy Code or the Bankruptcy
Rules, as the case may be.
C.
Computation of Time.
Unless otherwise specifically stated herein, the provisions of Bankruptcy Rule 9006(a)
shall apply in computing any period of time prescribed or allowed herein. If the date on which a
transaction may occur pursuant to the Plan shall occur on a day that is not a Business Day, then
such transaction shall instead occur on the next succeeding Business Day. Any action to be taken
on the Effective Date may be taken on or as soon as reasonably practicable after the Effective Date.
D.
Governing Law.
Unless a rule of Law or procedure is supplied by federal Law (including the Bankruptcy
Code and Bankruptcy Rules) or unless otherwise specifically stated, the laws of the State of
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Delaware, without giving effect to the principles of conflict of laws, shall govern the rights,
obligations, construction, and implementation of the Plan, any agreements, documents,
instruments, or contracts executed or entered into in connection with the Plan (except as otherwise
set forth in those agreements, in which case the governing Law of such agreement shall control);
provided, however, that corporate, limited liability company, or limited liability partnership
governance matters relating to the Debtors or the Wind-Down Debtors, as applicable, not
incorporated in Delaware shall be governed by the laws of the jurisdiction of incorporation or
formation of the relevant Debtor or the Wind-Down Debtor, as applicable.
E.
Reference to Monetary Figures.
All references in the Plan to monetary figures shall refer to currency of the United States
of America, unless otherwise expressly provided herein.
F.
Reference to the Debtors or the Wind-Down Debtors.
Except as otherwise specifically provided in the Plan to the contrary, references in the Plan
to the Debtors or to the Wind-Down Debtors means the Debtors and the Wind-Down Debtors, as
applicable, to the extent the context requires.
G.
No Substantive Consolidation; Limited Administrative Consolidation.
Although for purposes of administrative convenience and efficiency the Plan has been
Filed as a joint plan for each of the Debtors and presents together Classes of Claims against, and
Interests in, the Debtors, the Plan does not provide for the substantive consolidation of any of the
Debtors except for the limited purposes set forth herein. The entry of the Confirmation Order shall
constitute the approval, pursuant to section 105(a) of the Bankruptcy Code, effective as of the
Effective Date, of the limited consolidation of each of the Debtors, and their respective estates,
solely for voting, confirmation, and distribution purposes under the Plan. This limited
consolidation shall not affect (other than for purposes related to funding distributions under the
Plan) (a) the legal and organizational structure of the Debtors, (b) defenses to any Causes of Action
or requirements for any third party to establish mutuality to assert a right of setoff, and (c)
distributions out of any insurance policies or proceeds of such policies.
H.
Controlling Document.
In the event of an inconsistency between the Plan and the Disclosure Statement, the terms
of the Plan shall control in all respects. In the event of an inconsistency between the Plan and any
document or instrument in the Plan Supplement, the terms of the relevant document or instrument
in the Plan Supplement shall control (unless stated otherwise in such Plan Supplement document
or in the Confirmation Order). In the event of any inconsistency between the Plan and the
Confirmation Order, the Confirmation Order shall control.
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ARTICLE II.
ADMINISTRATIVE CLAIMS,
PROFESSIONAL FEE CLAIMS, DIP CLAIMS, AND PRIORITY TAX CLAIMS
In accordance with section 1123(a)(1) of the Bankruptcy Code, Administrative Claims,
Professional Fee Claims, DIP Claims, and Priority Tax Claims have not been classified and, thus,
are excluded from the Classes of Claims and Interests set forth in Article III.
A.
General Administrative Claims.
Unless otherwise agreed to by the Holder of an Allowed Administrative Claim and the
Debtors or the Wind-Down Debtors, as applicable, to the extent an Allowed Administrative Claim
has not already been paid in full or otherwise satisfied during the Chapter 11 Cases, each Holder
of an Allowed Administrative Claim (other than Holders of Professional Fee Claims, the DIP
Claims, and Claims for fees and expenses pursuant to section 1930 of chapter 123 of title 28 of the
United States Code) will receive in full and final satisfaction of its Allowed Administrative Claim
in an amount of Cash equal to the amount of the unpaid portion of such Allowed Administrative
Claim in accordance with the following: (1) if such Administrative Claim is Allowed on or prior
to the Effective Date on the Effective Date or as soon as reasonably practicable thereafter (or, if
not then due, when such Allowed Administrative Claim is due or as soon as reasonably practicable
thereafter); (2) if such Administrative Claim is not Allowed as of the Effective Date, no later than
30 days after the date on which an order Allowing such Administrative Claim becomes a Final
Order, or as soon as reasonably practicable thereafter; (3) if such Allowed Administrative Claim
is based on liabilities incurred by the Debtors in the ordinary course of their business after the
Petition Date, in accordance with the terms and conditions of the particular transaction or course
of business giving rise to such Allowed Administrative Claim, without any further action by the
Holder of such Allowed Administrative Claim; (4) at such time and upon such terms as may be
agreed upon by the Holder of such Allowed Administrative Claim and the Debtors or the Wind-
Down Debtors, as applicable; or (5) at such time and upon such terms as set forth in a Final Order
of the Bankruptcy Court. Except with respect to Administrative Claims that are Professional Fee
Claims, DIP Claims, or subject to section 503(b)(1)(D) of the Bankruptcy Code, and unless
previously Filed, requests for payment of Administrative Claims must be Filed and served on the
Wind-Down Debtors no later than the Administrative Claims Bar Date pursuant to the procedures
specified in the Confirmation Order and the notice of entry of the Confirmation Order. Objections
to such requests must be Filed and served on the Wind-Down Debtors and the requesting party by
the Administrative Claims Objection Bar Date. After notice and a hearing in accordance with the
procedures established by the Bankruptcy Code, the Bankruptcy Rules, and prior Bankruptcy
Court orders, the Allowed amounts, if any, of Administrative Claims shall be determined by, and
satisfied in accordance with an order that becomes a Final Order of, the Bankruptcy Court.
Holders of Administrative Claims that are required to File and serve a request for payment
of such Administrative Claims that do not File and serve such a request by the Administrative
Claims Bar Date shall be forever barred, estopped, and enjoined from asserting such
Administrative Claims against the Debtors, the Wind-Down Debtors, or their respective property,
and such Administrative Claims shall be deemed discharged as of the Effective Date without the
need for any objection from the Wind-Down Debtors or any notice to or action, order, or approval
of the Bankruptcy Court. Notwithstanding the foregoing, no request for payment of an
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Administrative Claim need be Filed with the Bankruptcy Court with respect to an Administrative
Claim previously Allowed.
B.
Professional Fee Claims.
1. Final Fee Applications and Payment of Professional Fee Claims.
All final requests for payment of Professional Fee Claims for services rendered and
reimbursement of expenses incurred prior to the Confirmation Date must be Filed no later than 60
days after the Effective Date. The Bankruptcy Court shall determine the Allowed amounts of such
Professional Fee Claims after notice and a hearing in accordance with the procedures established
by the Bankruptcy Code, Bankruptcy Rules, and prior Bankruptcy Court orders. The Wind-Down
Debtors shall pay the amount of the Allowed Professional Fee Claims owing to the Professionals
in Cash to such Professionals, including from funds held in the Professional Fee Escrow Account,
when such Professional Fee Claims are Allowed or awarded by entry of an order of the Bankruptcy
Court.
2. Professional Fee Escrow Account.
As soon as is reasonably practicable after the Confirmation Date and no later than the
Effective Date, the Debtors shall establish and fund the Professional Fee Escrow Account with
Cash equal to the Professional Fee Amount. The Professional Fee Escrow Account shall be
maintained in trust solely for the benefit of the Professionals and for no other Entities until all
Professional Fee Claims Allowed by the Bankruptcy Court have been indefeasibly paid in full to
the Professionals pursuant to one or more Final Orders of the Bankruptcy Court. No Liens, Claims,
or Interests shall encumber the Professional Fee Escrow Account or Cash held in the Professional
Fee Escrow Account in any way. Funds held in the Professional Fee Escrow Account shall not be
considered property of the Estates of the Debtors or the Wind-Down Debtors.
The amount of Allowed Professional Fee Claims owing to the Professionals shall be paid
in Cash to each such Professional by the Debtors or the Wind-Down Debtors, as applicable, from
the funds held in the Professional Fee Escrow Account or the Wind-Down Debtor Account, as
applicable, as soon as reasonably practicable after such Professional Fee Claims are Allowed by
an order of the Bankruptcy Court; provided that the Debtors’ and the Wind-Down Debtors’
obligations to pay Allowed Professional Fee Claims shall not be limited nor be deemed limited to
funds held in the Professional Fee Escrow Account. When all Professional Fee Claims Allowed
by the Bankruptcy Court have been irrevocably paid in full to the Professionals pursuant to one or
more Final Orders of the Bankruptcy Court, any remaining Cash held in the Professional Fee
Escrow Account shall promptly be paid to the Wind-Down Debtors and constitute part of the
Wind-Down Debtor Assets without any further notice to or action, order, or approval of the
Bankruptcy Court, subject in all respects to the terms of the Committee Settlement set forth in this
Plan.
3. Professional Fee Amount.
The Professionals shall provide a reasonable and good-faith estimate of their unpaid
Professional Fee Claims and other unpaid fees and expenses incurred in rendering services to the
Debtors before and as of the Effective Date projected to be outstanding as of the Effective Date,
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and shall deliver such estimate to the Debtors no later than 5 days before the anticipated Effective
Date; provided, however, that such estimate shall not be considered or deemed an admission or
limitation with respect to the amount of the fees and expenses that may be Allowed pursuant to
the Professional’s final request for payment of Professional Fee Claims. If a Professional does not
provide an estimate, the Debtors or the Wind-Down Debtors, as applicable, may estimate the
unpaid and unbilled fees and expenses of such Professional. The total aggregate amount so
estimated as of the Effective Date shall be utilized by the Debtors to determine the amount to be
funded to the Professional Fee Escrow Account, provided that the Wind-Down Debtors shall use
Cash on hand or from the Wind-Down Debtor Account to increase the amount of the Professional
Fee Escrow Account to the extent fee applications are Filed after the Effective Date in excess of
the amount held in the Professional Fee Escrow Account based on such estimates.
4. Post-Confirmation Date Fees and Expenses.
Except as otherwise specifically provided in the Plan, from and after the Confirmation
Date, the Debtors or the Wind-Down Debtors, as applicable, shall, in the ordinary course of
business and without any further notice to or action, order, or approval of the Bankruptcy Court,
pay in Cash the reasonable and documented legal, professional, or other fees and expenses related
to implementation of the Plan and Consummation incurred by the Debtors or the Wind-Down
Debtors. If the Debtors or the Wind-Down Debtors (as applicable) dispute the reasonableness of
any such invoice, the Debtors or the Wind-Down Debtors (as applicable) or the affected
professional may submit such dispute to the Bankruptcy Court for a determination of the
reasonableness of any such invoice, and the disputed portion of such invoice shall not be paid until
the dispute is resolved. Upon the Effective Date, any requirement that Professionals comply with
sections 327 through 331, 363, and 1103 of the Bankruptcy Code or the Interim Compensation
Order in seeking retention or compensation for services rendered after such date shall terminate,
and the Wind-Down Debtors or the Plan Administrator, as applicable, may employ and pay any
Professional in the ordinary course of business without any further notice to or action, order, or
approval of the Bankruptcy Court.
C.
DIP Claims.
On the Effective Date, except to the extent that a Holder of an Allowed DIP Claim agrees
to less favorable or alternative treatment, on or before the Effective Date, in full and final
satisfaction, compromise, settlement, release, and discharge of and in exchange for all Allowed
DIP Claims, each Holder of an Allowed DIP Claim (which shall include interest, fees, and all other
amounts due and owing under the DIP Facility) has consented to receive and shall receive, payment
in full in Cash in the amount of such Holder’s pro rata share of the Distributable Value, in
accordance with the terms of the DIP Documents and the Sale Orders notwithstanding any
deficiency in the payment of the Allowed DIP Claims.
Pursuant to the Sale Orders, upon consummation of the Sale Transactions, each Holder of
Allowed DIP Claims has consented to receive and shall receive their share of the DIP Paydown
Amount in accordance with the Sale Orders and DIP Documents in partial satisfaction of their
Allowed DIP Claims on a dollar-for-dollar basis. For the avoidance of doubt, no payments or
distributions shall be made on account of any DIP Claims related to the DIP Roll-Up Loans unless
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and until the Prepetition First Lien RCF Loan Paydown Amount and the First Lien Agent Adequate
Protection Claims have been paid in full in cash.
Pursuant to the Sale Orders, upon consummation of the Sale Transactions, each Holder of
Allowed First Lien RCF Claims has consented to receive and shall receive their share of the
Prepetition First Lien RCF Loan Paydown Amount in accordance with the Sale Orders and DIP
Documents in full and final satisfaction of their Allowed First Lien RCF Claims.
D.
Priority Tax Claims.
Except to the extent that a Holder of an Allowed Priority Tax Claim agrees to a less
favorable treatment, in full and final satisfaction, compromise, settlement, release, and discharge
of, and in exchange for, each Allowed Priority Tax Claim, each Holder of such Allowed Priority
Tax Claim shall be treated in accordance with the terms set forth in section 1129(a)(9)(C) of the
Bankruptcy Code.
E.
Statutory Fees.
All Quarterly Fees due and payable before the Effective Date shall be paid by the Debtors
in full in Cash when due and payable. On and after the Effective Date the Debtors or the Wind-
Down Debtors (or the Disbursing Agent on behalf of the Wind-Down Debtors), as applicable, shall
pay or cause to be paid any and all Quarterly Fees in full in Cash when due and payable, and shall
File with the Bankruptcy Court quarterly reports using UST Form 11-PCR. Each Debtor or Wind-
Down Debtor (or the Disbursing Agent on behalf of the Wind-Down Debtors), as applicable, and
the Liquidating Trust (if established), shall remain obligated to pay quarterly fees to the U.S.
Trustee until the earliest of the applicable Debtor’s or Wind-Down Debtor’s Chapter 11 Case being
closed, dismissed, or converted to a case under chapter 7 of the Bankruptcy Code. Notwithstanding
anything to the contrary in the Plan or Plan Supplement, (i) Quarterly Fees are Allowed; (ii) the
U.S. Trustee shall not be required to file any proof of claim or any other request(s) for payment
with respect to Quarterly Fees; and (iii) the U.S. Trustee shall not be treated as providing any
release under the Plan. This Article II.E shall govern and control to the extent it conflicts with or
is in any way inconsistent with any other provision of the Plan or Plan Supplement.
ARTICLE III.
CLASSIFICATION AND TREATMENT OF CLAIMS AND INTERESTS
A.
Classification of Claims and Interests.
Except for the Claims addressed in Article II hereof, all Claims and Interests are classified
in the Classes set forth in this Article III for all purposes, including voting, Confirmation, and
distributions pursuant to the Plan and in accordance with section 1122 and 1123(a)(1) of the
Bankruptcy Code. A Claim or an Interest is classified in a particular Class only to the extent that
such Claim or Interest, qualifies within the description of that Class and is classified in other
Classes to the extent that any portion of such Claim or Interest qualifies within the description of
such other Classes. A Claim or an Interest also is classified in a particular Class for the purpose
of receiving distributions under the Plan only to the extent that such Claim or Interest is an Allowed
Claim or Allowed Interest in that Class and has not been paid, released, or otherwise satisfied prior
to the Effective Date.
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The classification of Claims and Interests against each Debtor pursuant to the Plan is as set
forth below. The Plan shall apply as a separate Plan for each of the Debtors, and the classification
of Claims and Interests set forth herein shall apply separately to each of the Debtors. All of the
potential Claims for the Debtors are set forth herein.
Class
Claim/Interest
Status
Voting Rights
1
Secured Tax Claims
Unimpaired
Not Entitled to Vote (Presumed to
Accept)
2
Other Secured Claims
Unimpaired
Not Entitled to Vote (Presumed to
Accept)
3
Other Priority Claims
Unimpaired
Not Entitled to Vote (Presumed to
Accept)
4
First Lien Claims
Impaired
Entitled to Vote
5
Second Lien Claims
Impaired
Entitled to Vote
6
General Unsecured Claims
Impaired
Not Entitled to Vote (Deemed to
Reject)
7
Intercompany Claims
Unimpaired /
Impaired
Not Entitled to Vote (Presumed to
Accept or Deemed to Reject)
8
Intercompany Interests
Unimpaired /
Impaired
Not Entitled to Vote (Presumed to
Accept or Deemed to Reject)
9
Existing Equity Interests
Impaired
Not Entitled to Vote (Deemed to
Reject)
10
510(b) Claims
Impaired
Not Entitled to Vote (Deemed to
Reject)
B.
Treatment of Claims and Interests.
Subject to Article VI hereof, each Holder of an Allowed Claim or Allowed Interest, as
applicable, shall receive under the Plan the treatment described below in full and final satisfaction,
compromise, settlement, and release of, and exchange for such Holder’s Allowed Claim or
Allowed Interest, except to the extent different treatment is agreed to by the Debtors and the Holder
of such Allowed Claim or Allowed Interest, as applicable. Unless otherwise indicated, the Holder
of an Allowed Claim or Allowed Interest, as applicable, shall receive such treatment on the later
of the Effective Date and the date such Holder’s Claim or Interest becomes an Allowed Claim or
Allowed Interest or as soon as reasonably practicable thereafter.
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1. Class 1 – Secured Tax Claims.
(a)
Classification: Class 1 consists of all Secured Tax Claims.
(b)
Treatment: Except to the extent that a Holder of an Allowed Secured Tax
Claim agrees to less favorable treatment, in full and final satisfaction,
compromise, settlement, and release of and in exchange for such Secured
Tax Claim, on or as soon as reasonably practicable after the later to occur
of (i) the Effective Date and (ii) the date such Claim becomes Allowed (or
as otherwise set forth in the Plan), each Holder of a Secured Tax Claim shall
receive, at the option of the Plan Administrator:
(i)
payment in full in Cash of such Holder’s Allowed Secured Tax
Claim;
(ii)
equal semi-annual Cash payments commencing as of the Effective
Date or as soon as reasonably practicable thereafter and continuing
for five years, in an aggregate amount equal to such Allowed
Secured Tax Claim, together with interest at the applicable non-
default rate under non-bankruptcy law, subject to the option of the
Plan Administrator to prepay the entire amount of such Allowed
Secured Tax Claim during such time period.
(c)
Voting: Class 1 is Unimpaired under the Plan. Each Holder of a Class 1
Secured Tax Claim is conclusively presumed to have accepted the Plan
pursuant to section 1126(f) of the Bankruptcy Code. Therefore, each
Holder of a Class 1 Secured Tax Claim is not entitled to vote to accept or
reject the Plan.
2. Class 2 – Other Secured Claims.
(d)
Classification: Class 2 consists of all Other Secured Claims.
(e)
Treatment: Except to the extent that a Holder of an Allowed Other Secured
Claim agrees to less favorable treatment, in full and final satisfaction,
compromise, settlement, and release of and in exchange for such Allowed
Other Secured Claim, on or as soon as reasonably practicable after the
Effective Date, each Holder of an Allowed Other Secured Claim shall
receive, at the option of the applicable Debtors or Wind-Down Debtors:
(i)
payment in full in Cash of such Holder’s Allowed Other Secured
Claim;
(ii)
the collateral securing such Holder’s Allowed Other Secured Claim;
(iii)
Reinstatement of such Holder’s Allowed Other Secured Claim
pursuant to section 1124 of the Bankruptcy Code; or
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(iv)
such other treatment rendering such Holder’s Allowed Other
Secured Claim Unimpaired in accordance with section 1124 of the
Bankruptcy Code.
(f)
Voting: Class 2 is Unimpaired under the Plan. Each Holder of a Class 2
Other Secured Claim is conclusively presumed to have accepted the Plan
pursuant to section 1126(f) of the Bankruptcy Code. Therefore, each
Holder of a Class 2 Other Secured Claim is not entitled to vote to accept or
reject the Plan.
3. Class 3 – Other Priority Claims.
(a)
Classification: Class 3 consists of all Other Priority Claims.
(b)
Treatment: Except to the extent that a Holder of an Allowed Other Priority
Claim agrees to less favorable treatment, in full and final satisfaction,
compromise, settlement, and release of and in exchange for such Allowed
Other Priority Claim, on or as soon as reasonably practicable after the later
to occur of (i) the Effective Date and (ii) the date such Claim becomes
Allowed (or as otherwise set forth in the Plan), each Holder of an Allowed
Administrative, Allowed Priority Tax Claim, or Allowed Other Claims, will
either be satisfied in full, in Cash, or otherwise receive treatment consistent
with the provisions of section 1129(a)(9) of the Bankruptcy Code.
(c)
Voting: Class 3 is Unimpaired under the Plan. Holders of Other Priority
Claims are conclusively presumed to have accepted the Plan pursuant to
section 1126(f) of the Bankruptcy Code. Therefore, such Holders are not
entitled to vote to accept or reject the Plan.
4. Class 4 – First Lien Claims.
(a)
Classification: Class 4 consists of all First Lien Claims.
(b)
Treatment: Except to the extent that a Holder of an Allowed First Lien
Claim agrees to less favorable treatment, in full and final satisfaction,
compromise, settlement, and release of and in exchange for such Allowed
First Lien Claim, on or as soon as reasonably practicable after the Effective
Date, each Holder of an Allowed First Lien Claim shall receive solely its
pro rata share of Distributable Value, if any, after all Allowed DIP Claims
have been satisfied in full in accordance with Article II.C; provided,
however, that: (i) in no event shall any Holder of a First Lien Claim receive,
on account of such Claim, a recovery greater than 100% of the Allowed
amount of such Claim, and (ii) notwithstanding anything herein to the
contrary, the Prepetition First Lien RCF Loan Paydown Amount and the
First Lien Agent Adequate Protection Claims shall have been paid in full in
cash on or before the Effective Date.
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(c)
Voting: Class 4 is Impaired under the Plan. Holders of First Lien Claims
are entitled to vote to accept or reject the Plan.
5. Class 5 –Second Lien Claims.
(a)
Classification: Class 5 consists of all Second Lien Claims.
(b)
Treatment: Except to the extent that a Holder of an Allowed Second Lien
Claim agrees to less favorable treatment, in full and final satisfaction,
compromise, settlement, and release of and in exchange for such Allowed
Second Lien Claim, on or as soon as reasonably practicable after the
Effective Date, each Holder of an Allowed Second Lien Claim shall receive
solely its pro rata share of Distributable Value, if any, after all Allowed DIP
Claims and all Allowed Claims in Class 4 have been satisfied in full;
provided, however, that in no event shall any Holder of Second Lien Claim
receive, on account of such Claim, a recovery greater than 100% of the
Allowed amount of such Claim.
(c)
Voting: Class 5 is Impaired under the Plan. Holders of Second Lien Claims
are entitled to vote to accept or reject the Plan.
6. Class 6 – General Unsecured Claims.
(a)
Classification: Class 6 consists of the General Unsecured Claims.
(b)
Treatment: On the Effective Date, each General Unsecured Claim shall be
released, and each Holder of a General Unsecured Claims shall not receive
or retain any distribution, property, or other value on account of such
General Unsecured Claim; provided, however, that each Holder of an
Allowed General Unsecured Claim that is (x) included on the Schedules and
(i) is not designated as being contingent, unliquidated, or disputed, and (ii)
does not exceed $500,000, (y) included on the Schedules and is not
designated as being contingent, unliquidated, or disputed and such Holder
elects to reduce such General Unsecured Claim to not exceed $500,000, or
(z) otherwise resolved by the Debtors or the Wind-Down Debtors, as
applicable, and the Holder of such Allowed General Unsecured Claim in a
manner that is consistent with (x) or (y) above, shall receive its pro rata
share of the Residual GUC Recovery Pool, unless such Holder agrees to
less favorable treatment.
(c)
Voting: Class 6 is Impaired under the Plan. Holders of Allowed General
Unsecured Claims are deemed to have rejected the Plan pursuant to section
1126(g) of the Bankruptcy Code. Holders of General Unsecured Claims are
not entitled to vote to accept or reject the Plan.
7. Class 7 – Intercompany Claims.
(a)
Classification: Class 7 consists of all Intercompany Claims.
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(b)
Treatment: Each Allowed Intercompany Claim, to the extent not assumed
pursuant to the terms of any Sale Order, shall, at the election of the Debtors
or Wind-Down Debtors, be (a) Reinstated, (b) converted to equity, (c)
otherwise set off, settled, distributed, contributed, cancelled, or released; or
(d) otherwise addressed at the option of the Debtors or Wind-Down Debtors
without any distribution on account of such Intercompany Claims.
(c)
Voting: Holders of Intercompany Claims are either Unimpaired, and such
Holders of Intercompany Claims are conclusively presumed to have
accepted the Plan under section 1126(f) of the Bankruptcy Code, or
Impaired, and such Holders of Intercompany Claims are deemed to have
rejected the Plan pursuant to section 1126(g) of the Bankruptcy Code.
Therefore, Holders of Intercompany Claims are not entitled to vote to accept
or reject the Plan.
8. Class 8 – Intercompany Interests.
(a)
Classification: Class 8 consists of all Intercompany Interests.
(b)
Treatment: Allowed Intercompany Interests, to the extent not assumed
pursuant to the terms of any Sale Order, shall, at the election of the Debtors
or Wind-Down Debtors, be (a) Reinstated or (b) set off, settled, addressed,
distributed, contributed, merged, cancelled, or released, or (c) otherwise
addressed at the option of the Wind-Down Debtors or Debtors without any
distribution on account of such Intercompany Interests.
(c)
Voting: Holders of Intercompany Interests are either Unimpaired, and such
Holders of Intercompany Claims are conclusively presumed to have
accepted the Plan under section 1126(f) of the Bankruptcy Code, or
Impaired, and such Holders of Intercompany Interests are deemed to have
rejected the Plan pursuant to section 1126(g) of the Bankruptcy Code.
Holders of Intercompany Interests are not entitled to vote to accept or reject
the Plan.
9. Class 9 – Existing Equity Interests.
(a)
Classification: Class 9 consists of all Existing Equity Interests.
(b)
Treatment: On the Effective Date, all Existing Equity Interests shall be
cancelled, released, and extinguished, and will be of no further force or
effect. Holders of Interests shall receive no recovery or distribution on
account of their Interests.
(c)
Voting: Class 9 is Impaired under the Plan. Holders of Existing Equity
Interests are conclusively deemed to have rejected the Plan under section
1126(g) of the Bankruptcy Code. Therefore, such Holders of Existing
Equity Interests are not entitled to vote to accept or reject the Plan.
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10. Class 10 – Section 510(b) Claims.
(a)
Classification: Class 10 consists of all Section 510(b) Claims.
(b)
Treatment: On the Effective Date, all Section 510(b) Claims shall be
cancelled, released, and extinguished, and will be of no further force or
effect. Holders of Section 510(b) Claims shall receive not recovery or
distribution on account of such Claims.
(c)
Voting: Class 10 is Impaired under the Plan. Holders of Section 510(b)
Claims are conclusively deemed to have rejected the Plan under section
1126(g) of the Bankruptcy Code. Therefore, Holders of Section 510(b)
Claims are not entitled to vote to accept or reject the Plan.
C.
Special Provision Governing Unimpaired Claims.
Except as otherwise provided in the Plan, nothing under the Plan shall affect the Debtors’
or the Wind-Down Debtors’ rights in respect of any Claims that are Unimpaired, including all
rights in respect of legal and equitable defenses to or setoffs or recoupments against any such
Claims that are Unimpaired. Unless otherwise Allowed, Claims that are Unimpaired shall remain
Disputed Claims under the Plan.
D.
Confirmation Pursuant to Sections 1129(a)(10) and 1129(b) of the Bankruptcy Code.
Section 1129(a)(10) of the Bankruptcy Code shall be satisfied for purposes of Confirmation
by acceptance of the Plan by one or more of the Classes entitled to vote pursuant to Article III.B
herein. The Debtors shall seek Confirmation of the Plan pursuant to section 1129(b) of the
Bankruptcy Code with respect to any rejecting Class of Claims or Interests. The Debtors reserve
the right to modify the Plan in accordance with Article X herein to the extent, if any, that
Confirmation pursuant to section 1129(b) of the Bankruptcy Code requires modification, including
by modifying the treatment applicable to a Class of Claims or Interests to render such Class of
Claims or Interests Unimpaired to the extent permitted by the Bankruptcy Code and the
Bankruptcy Rules.
E.
Subordinated Claims.
Except as expressly provided herein, the allowance, classification, and treatment of all
Allowed Claims and Allowed Interests and the respective distributions and treatments under the
Plan take into account and conform to the relative priority and rights of the Claims and Interests
in each Class in connection with any contractual, legal, and equitable subordination rights relating
thereto, whether arising under general principles of equitable subordination, section 510(b) of the
Bankruptcy Code, or otherwise. Pursuant to section 510 of the Bankruptcy Code, the Debtors and
the Wind-Down Debtors reserve the right to reclassify any Allowed Claim or Interest in
accordance with any contractual, legal, or equitable subordination relating thereto.
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F.
Elimination of Vacant Classes; Presumed Acceptance by Non-Voting Classes.
Any Class of Claims or Interests that does not have a Holder of an Allowed Claim or
Allowed Interest or a Claim or Interest temporarily Allowed by the Bankruptcy Court in an amount
greater than zero as of the date of the Confirmation Hearing shall be considered vacant and deemed
eliminated from the Plan for purposes of voting to accept or reject the Plan and for purposes of
determining acceptance or rejection of the Plan by such Class pursuant to section 1129(a)(8) of
the Bankruptcy Code.
G.
Intercompany Interests.
To the extent Reinstated under the Plan, distributions on account of Intercompany Interests
are being received by Holders of such Intercompany Interests solely to use certain funds and assets
as set forth in the Plan to make certain distributions and satisfy certain obligations of certain other
Debtors and Wind-Down Debtors to the Holders of certain Allowed Claims and otherwise for uses
as are contemplated by the Plan, in each case, in accordance with the terms of the applicable Sale
Order.
H.
Controversy Concerning Impairment.
If a controversy arises as to whether any Claims or Interests, or any Class of Claims or
Interests, are Impaired, the Bankruptcy Court shall, after notice and a hearing, determine such
controversy on or before the Confirmation Date.
ARTICLE IV.
MEANS FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PLAN
A.
Restructuring Transactions.
On or before the Effective Date, the applicable Debtors or the Wind-Down Debtors shall
enter into any transaction and shall take any actions as may be necessary or appropriate to effect
the transactions described herein, including, as applicable, consummation of the Sale Transactions
pursuant to the Asset Purchase Agreements or any transactions set forth in the Restructuring
Transactions Memorandum, the issuance of all certificates and other documents required to be
issued pursuant to the Plan, one or more intercompany mergers, consolidations, amalgamations,
arrangements, continuances, restructurings, conversions, dispositions, dissolutions, transfers,
liquidations, spinoffs, intercompany sales, purchases, contributions, distributions, novations,
setoffs, or other corporate transactions (collectively, the “Restructuring Transactions”). The
actions to implement the Restructuring Transactions may include: (1) the execution and delivery
of appropriate agreements or other documents of merger, consolidation, amalgamation,
arrangement, continuance, restructuring, conversion, disposition, dissolution, transfer, liquidation,
spinoff, sale, or purchase containing terms that are consistent with the terms of the Plan and Asset
Purchase Agreements and that satisfy the applicable requirements of applicable Law and any other
terms to which the applicable Entities may agree; (2) the execution and delivery of appropriate
instruments of transfer, assignment, assumption, or delegation of any asset, property, right,
liability, debt, or obligation on terms consistent with the terms of the Plan and having other terms
for which the applicable Entities agree; (3) the filing of appropriate certificates or articles of
incorporation, reincorporation, formation, merger, consolidation, conversion, amalgamation,
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arrangement, continuance, or dissolution pursuant to applicable state or provincial law; and (4) all
other actions that the applicable Entities determine to be necessary or appropriate, including
making filings or recordings that may be required by applicable Law in connection with the Plan.
To the extent practicable and if applicable, the Restructuring Transactions contemplated herein
shall be structured so as to obtain the most beneficial tax structure for the Debtors subject to the
consent of the Required DIP Lenders and the applicable Purchasers. The Confirmation Order
shall, and shall be deemed to, pursuant to sections 363 and 1123 of the Bankruptcy Code, authorize,
among other things, all actions as may be necessary or appropriate to effectuate any transaction
described in, contemplated by, or necessary to effectuate the Plan.
B.
Sources of Consideration for Plan Distributions.
The Debtors shall fund or make distributions under the Plan, subject to the terms of the
Sale Orders and the Asset Purchase Agreements, as applicable, from: (i) the proceeds from the
Sale Transactions (after, for the avoidance of doubt, giving effect to the DIP Paydown Amount,
payment in full of the Prepetition First Lien RCF Loan Paydown Amount and funding the Wind-
Down Debtor Account in accordance with the Wind-Down Budget); (ii) the Debtors’ Cash on
hand; and (iii) in accordance with the Wind-Down Budget, proceeds from the Wind Down,
including the Wind-Down Debtor Assets. The Allowed DIP Claims shall be satisfied in
accordance with Article IIC.
C.
Wind-Down Debtors.
The Debtors shall continue in existence after the Effective Date as the Wind-Down Debtors
solely for the purposes of (i) winding down the Debtors’ businesses and affairs as expeditiously as
reasonably possible, and liquidating all Wind-Down Debtor Assets, (ii) performing any obligations
under any Transition Services Agreements entered into before, on, or after the Effective Date,
including pursuant to any of the Asset Purchase Agreements; (iii) enforcing and prosecuting
Claims, interests, rights, and privileges under the Retained Causes of Action in an efficacious
manner and only to the extent the benefits of such enforcement or prosecution are reasonably
believed to outweigh the costs associated therewith; (iv) resolving any Disputed Claims, (v) paying
or otherwise satisfying Allowed Claims, (vi) filing appropriate tax returns (and, for the avoidance
of doubt, may pursue any refunds, credits, or other tax benefits to which the Debtors and/or the
Wind-Down Debtor are entitled and file any tax returns or other filings as are required in
connection therewith), (vii) complying with its continuing obligations under the Asset Purchase
Agreements, if any, (viii) otherwise administering the Plan in an efficacious manner, and (ix)
undertaking any restructuring transactions as are necessary or advisable in connection with the
foregoing. The Wind-Down Debtors shall be deemed to be substituted as the party-in-lieu of the
Debtors in all matters, including (x) motions, contested matters, and adversary proceedings
pending in the Bankruptcy Court and (y) all matters pending in any courts, tribunals, forums, or
administrative proceedings outside of the Bankruptcy Court, in each case without the need or
requirement for the Plan Administrator to File motions or substitutions of parties or counsel in
each such matter.
On the Effective Date, the Wind-Down Debtor Assets shall vest in the Wind-Down Debtors
for the primary purpose of liquidating the Wind-Down Debtor Assets and winding down the
Debtors’ Estates, with no objective to continue or engage in the conduct of a trade or business,
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other than performance under the Transition Services Agreements. The Wind-Down Debtors will,
in an expeditious but orderly manner, subject to the requirements of the Transition Services
Agreements, liquidate and convert to Cash the Wind-Down Debtor Assets, make timely
distributions pursuant to the Plan and Confirmation Order, and not unduly prolong its duration.
The Wind-Down Debtor Assets shall be held free and clear of all Liens, Claims, and interests of
Holders of Claims and Interests, except as otherwise provided in the Plan. The Wind-Down
Debtors shall be deemed to be fully bound by the terms of the Plan and the Confirmation Order.
D.
Liquidating Trust.
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, the Plan Administrator, in his or her
discretion, may transfer all or any portion of the assets of the Wind-Down Debtors to the
Liquidating Trust, which shall be a “liquidating trust” as that term is used under section 301.7701-
4(d) of the Treasury Regulations. For the avoidance of doubt, in the event of a Permitted Transfer,
the provisions set forth in Article IV .P herein shall continue to govern all matters associated with
the prosecution, settlement, or collection upon any Retained Causes of Action transferred to the
Liquidating Trust. The Liquidating Trust shall be established for the primary purpose of
liquidating the Liquidating Trust’s assets, reconciling claims asserted against the Wind-Down
Debtors, and distributing the proceeds thereof in accordance with the Plan, with no objective to
continue or engage in the conduct of a trade or business, except to the extent reasonably necessary
to, and consistent with, the purpose of the Liquidating Trust. Upon the transfer of the Wind-Down
Debtors’ assets to the Liquidating Trust, the Wind-Down Debtors will have no reversionary or
further interest in or with respect to the assets of the Liquidating Trust. To the extent beneficial
interests in the Liquidating Trust are deemed to be “securities” as defined in section 2(a)(1) of the
Securities Act, section 101 of the Bankruptcy Code, and applicable state securities laws, the
Debtors intend that the exemption provisions of section 1145 of the Bankruptcy Code will apply
to such beneficial interests. Prior to any Permitted Transfer, the Plan Administrator may designate
trustee(s) for the Liquidating Trust for the purposes of administering the Liquidating Trust. The
reasonable costs and expenses of the trustee(s) shall be paid from the Liquidating Trust.
1. Liquidating Trust Treatment.
Subject to definitive guidance from the IRS or a court of competent jurisdiction to the
contrary, the Debtors expect to treat the Liquidating Trust as a “liquidating trust” under section
301.7701-4(d) of the Treasury Regulations and a grantor trust under section 671 of the Tax Code,
and the trustee of any Liquidating Trust will take a position on the Liquidating Trust’s tax return
accordingly. For U.S. federal income tax purposes, the transfer of assets to the Liquidating Trust
will be deemed to occur as (a) a first-step transfer of the Liquidating Trust Assets to the Holders
of the applicable Claims, and (b) a second-step transfer by such Holders to the Liquidating Trust.
No request for a ruling from the IRS will be sought on the classification of the Liquidating
Trust. Accordingly, there can be no assurance that the IRS would not take a contrary position to
the classification of the Liquidating Trust. If the IRS were to successfully challenge the
classification of the Liquidating Trust as a grantor trust, the federal income tax consequences to
the Liquidating Trust and the Liquidating Trust beneficiaries could vary from those discussed in
the Plan (including the potential for an entity-level tax). For example, the IRS could characterize
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the Liquidating Trust as a so-called “complex trust” subject to a separate entity-level tax on its
earnings, except to the extent that such earnings are distributed during the taxable year.
As soon as possible after the transfer of the Liquidating Trust Assets to the Liquidating
Trust, the trustee(s) of the Liquidating Trust shall make a good faith valuation of the Liquidating
Trust Assets. This valuation will be made available from time to time, as relevant for tax reporting
purposes. Each of the Debtors, the trustee(s) of the Liquidating Trust, and the holders of Claims
receiving interests in the Liquidating Trust shall take consistent positions with respect to the
valuation of the Liquidating Trust Assets, and such valuations shall be utilized for all U.S. federal
income tax purposes.
Allocations of taxable income of the Liquidating Trust among the Liquidating Trust
beneficiaries shall be determined by reference to the manner in which an amount of cash equal to
such taxable income would be distributed (were such cash permitted to be distributed at such time)
if, immediately prior to such deemed distribution, the Liquidating Trust had distributed all its
assets (valued at their tax book value) to the Liquidating Trust beneficiaries, adjusted for prior
taxable income and loss and taking into account all prior and concurrent distributions from the
Liquidating Trust. Similarly, taxable loss of the Liquidating Trust shall be allocated by reference
to the manner in which an economic loss would be borne immediately after a liquidating
distribution of the remaining Liquidating Trust Assets. The tax book value of the Liquidating
Trust Assets shall equal their fair market value on the date of the transfer of the Liquidating Trust
Assets to the Liquidating Trust, adjusted in accordance with tax accounting principles prescribed
by the Tax Code, applicable Treasury Regulations, and other applicable administrative and judicial
authorities and pronouncements.
The Liquidating Trust shall in no event be dissolved later than 5 years from the creation of
such Liquidating Trust unless the Bankruptcy Court, upon motion within the 6 month period prior
to the fifth anniversary (or within the 6 month period prior to the end of an extension period),
determines that a fixed period extension (not to exceed 5 years, together with any prior extensions,
without a favorable private letter ruling from the IRS or an opinion of counsel satisfactory to the
trustee(s) of the Liquidating Trust that any further extension would not adversely affect the status
of the trust as a liquidating trust for U.S. federal income tax purposes) is necessary to facilitate or
complete the recovery and liquidation of the Liquidating Trust Assets.
The Liquidating Trust will file annual information tax returns with the IRS as a grantor
trust pursuant to section 1.671-4(a) of the Treasury Regulations that will include information
concerning certain items relating to the holding or disposition (or deemed disposition) of the
Liquidating Trust Assets (e.g., income, gain, loss, deduction and credit). Each Liquidating Trust
beneficiary holding a beneficial interest in the Liquidating Trust will receive a copy of the
information returns and must report on its federal income tax return its share of all such items. The
information provided by the Liquidating Trust will pertain to Liquidating Trust beneficiaries who
receive their interests in the Liquidating Trust in connection with the Plan.
2. Disputed Ownership Fund Treatment.
With respect to any of the assets of the Liquidating Trust that are subject to potential
disputed claims of ownership or uncertain distributions, or to the extent “liquidating trust”
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treatment is otherwise unavailable or not elected to be applied with respect to the Liquidating
Trust, the Debtors intend that such assets will be subject to disputed ownership fund treatment
under section 1.468B-9 of the Treasury Regulations, that any appropriate elections with respect
thereto shall be made, and that such treatment will also be applied to the extent possible for state
and local tax purposes. Under such treatment, a separate federal income tax return shall be filed
with the IRS for any such account. Any taxes (including with respect to interest, if any, earned in
the account) imposed on such account shall be paid out of the assets of the respective account (and
reductions shall be made to amounts disbursed from the account to account for the need to pay
such taxes).
E.
Plan Administrator.
On the Effective Date, the authority, power, and incumbency of the persons acting as
directors and officers of each of the Debtors shall be deemed to have been terminated and such
persons shall be deemed to have resigned, solely in their capacities as such, and the Plan
Administrator shall be appointed by each Debtor, with the consent of the Required DIP Lenders,
as the sole director and the sole officer of such Wind-Down Debtor and shall succeed to the powers
of such Debtor’s directors and officers. The Plan Administrator shall be the sole representative of,
and shall act for each Wind-Down Debtor in the same fiduciary capacity as applicable to a board
of managers and officers, subject to the provisions hereof (and all Governance Documents are
deemed amended by the Plan to permit and authorize the same). For the avoidance of doubt, the
Plan Administrator shall administer the Wind-Down and terms of the Plan in accordance with the
Wind-Down Budget and shall have the authority to authorize, make, or cause to be made payments
in accordance the Wind-Down Budget to satisfy certain claims and liabilities of the Debtors’ non-
Debtor Affiliates as deemed necessary in the Plan Administrator’s reasonable judgment. The Plan
Administrator shall use commercially reasonable efforts to adhere to (or outperform) the Wind-
Down Budget; provided that the Plan Administrator shall have the authority to reallocate funding
between line items within the Wind-Down Budget without further order of the Court.
The Plan Administrator shall have the right to retain the services of attorneys, accountants,
and other professionals that, in the discretion of the Plan Administrator, are necessary to assist the
Plan Administrator in the performance of his or her duties. The reasonable fees and expenses of
such professionals shall be paid by the Wind-Down Debtors, upon the monthly submission of
statements to the Plan Administrator and in accordance with the Wind-Down Budget. The
payment of the reasonable fees and expenses of the Plan Administrator’s retained professionals
shall be made in the ordinary course of business and shall not be subject to the approval of the
Bankruptcy Court.
F.
Exculpation, Indemnification, Insurance, and Liability Limitation.
The Plan Administrator and all professionals retained by the Plan Administrator shall be
deemed exculpated and indemnified, except for fraud, willful misconduct, or gross negligence, in
all respects by each Wind-Down Debtor. The Plan Administrator may each obtain, at the expense
of the Wind-Down Debtors, commercially reasonable liability or other appropriate insurance with
respect to the indemnification obligations of the Wind-Down Debtors. The Plan Administrator
may rely upon written information previously generated by the Debtors.
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G.
Tax Returns.
After the Effective Date, the Plan Administrator shall complete and file all final or
otherwise required federal, state, local, and non-U.S. tax returns for each of the Debtors and the
Wind-Down Debtor (including, as applicable, with respect to tax refunds or credits), and, pursuant
to section 505(b) of the Bankruptcy Code, may request an expedited determination of any unpaid
tax liability of such Debtor or its Estate for any tax incurred during the administration of such
Debtor’s Chapter 11 Case, as determined under applicable tax laws.
H.
Dissolution of the Wind-Down Debtors.
Upon a certification to be Filed with the Bankruptcy Court by the Plan Administrator of all
distributions having been made and completion of all its duties under the Plan and entry of a final
decree closing the last of the Chapter 11 Cases, each Wind-Down Debtor shall be deemed to be
dissolved without any further action by such Wind-Down Debtor, including the filing of any
documents with the secretary of state for the state in which each such Wind-Down Debtor is
formed or any other jurisdiction. The Plan Administrator, however, shall have authority to take
all necessary actions to dissolve each Wind-Down Debtor in and withdraw each Wind-Down
Debtor from applicable states.
I.
Statutory Committee and Cessation of Fee and Expense Payment.
On the Effective Date, any statutory committee appointed in the Chapter 11 Cases,
including the Committee, shall dissolve and members thereof shall be released and discharged
from all rights and duties from or related to the Chapter 11 Cases, except (a) in connection with
applications for compensation and objections thereto; and (b) in connection with the Trudell APA,
solely to the extent that the Trudell Sale Transaction has not been consummated by the Trudell
Sale Outside Date. The Wind-Down Debtors shall no longer be responsible for paying any fees
or expenses incurred by any statutory committee, including the Committee, after the Effective
Date, except in connection with (x) applications for payment of any fees or expenses for services
rendered prior to the Effective Date that are Allowed by the Bankruptcy Court; (y) objections to
applications for payment of fees and expenses rendered prior to the Effective Date; and (z) fees
incurred in connection with (b).
J.
Cancellation of Securities and Agreements.
On the Effective Date, except as otherwise specifically provided for in the Plan: (1) the
obligations of the Debtors under the Prepetition Loan Documents and any other certificate,
Security, share, note, bond, indenture, purchase right, option, warrant, or other instrument or
document directly or indirectly evidencing or creating any indebtedness or obligation of or
ownership interest in the Debtors giving rise to any Claim or Interest (except (i) such certificates,
notes, or other instruments or documents evidencing indebtedness or obligation of or ownership
interest in the Debtors that are Reinstated pursuant to the Plan and (ii) any indemnification
obligations set forth in Article V.E hereof) shall be cancelled solely as to the Debtors and their
Affiliates, and the Wind-Down Debtors shall not have any continuing obligations thereunder; and
(2) the obligations of the Debtors and their Debtor affiliates pursuant, relating, or pertaining to any
agreements, indentures, certificates of designation, bylaws, or certificate or articles of
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incorporation or similar documents governing the shares, certificates, notes, bonds (but not
including any surety bonds issued on behalf of any of the Debtors), indentures, purchase rights,
options, warrants, or other instruments or documents evidencing or creating any indebtedness or
obligation of or ownership interest in the Debtors (except such agreements, certificates, notes, or
other instruments evidencing indebtedness or obligation of or ownership interest in the Debtors
that are specifically Reinstated pursuant to the Plan) shall be released and discharged.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, no executory contract or unexpired lease that has been, or will be,
assumed pursuant to section 365 of the Bankruptcy Code shall be terminated or cancelled on the
Effective Date.
K.
Corporate Action.
Upon the Effective Date, all actions contemplated under the Plan, regardless of whether
taken before, on or after the Effective Date, shall be deemed authorized and approved in all
respects, including: (1) selection of the Plan Administrator; (2) implementation of the
Restructuring Transactions; (3) consummation of the Sale Transactions under the Asset Purchase
Agreements; (4) funding of all applicable escrows and accounts, including any reserves (including
the Administrative Claims Reserve) to be established pursuant to the terms of the Committee
Settlement set forth in this Plan; and (5) all other actions contemplated under the Plan (whether to
occur before, on, or after the Effective Date). All matters provided for in the Plan or deemed
necessary or desirable by the Debtors before, on, or after the Effective Date involving the corporate
structure of the Debtors or the Wind-Down Debtors, as applicable, and any corporate action
required by the Debtors or the Wind-Down Debtors, as applicable, in connection with the Plan or
corporate structure of the Debtors or Wind-Down Debtors, as applicable, shall be deemed to have
occurred and shall be in effect on the Effective Date, without any requirement of further action by
the security holders, directors, managers, or officers of the Debtors or the Wind-Down Debtors, as
applicable. Before, on, or after the Effective Date, the appropriate officers of the Debtors or the
Wind-Down Debtors, as applicable, shall be authorized to issue, execute, and deliver the
agreements and documents, securities, and instruments contemplated under the Plan (or necessary
or desirable to effectuate the transactions contemplated under the Plan) in the name of and on
behalf of the Wind-Down Debtors. The authorizations and approvals contemplated by this Article
IVK shall be effective notwithstanding any requirements under non-bankruptcy law.
L.
Effectuating Documents; Further Transactions.
On and after the Effective Date the Plan Administrator and the Agents may issue, execute,
deliver, file, or record such contracts, Securities, instruments, releases, and other agreements or
documents and take such actions as may be necessary or appropriate to effectuate, implement, and
further evidence the terms and conditions of the Plan, the Confirmation Order and the
Restructuring Transactions, without the need for any approvals, authorization, or consents except
for those expressly required pursuant to the Plan or the Confirmation Order.
M.
Section 1146 Exemption.
To the fullest extent permitted by section 1146(a) of the Bankruptcy Code, any transfers
(whether from a Debtor to the Wind-Down Debtor or to any other Person or from any of the Wind-
Down Debtors to the Liquidating Trust or any other Person) of property under the Plan or pursuant
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to: (1) the issuance, distribution, transfer, or exchange of any debt, equity security, property, or
other interest in the Debtors or the Wind-Down Debtors; (2) the Restructuring Transactions; (3)
any Sale Transaction; (4) the creation, modification, consolidation, termination, refinancing,
and/or recording of any mortgage, deed of trust, or other security interest, or the securing of
additional indebtedness by such or other means; (5) the making, assignment, or recording of any
lease or sublease; or (6) the making, delivery, or recording of any deed or other instrument of
transfer under, in furtherance of, or in connection with, the Plan, including any deeds, bills of sale,
assignments, or other instrument of transfer executed in connection with any transaction arising
out of, contemplated by, or in any way related to the Plan, shall not be subject to any document
recording tax, stamp tax, conveyance fee, intangibles or similar tax, mortgage tax, real estate or
bulk transfer tax, mortgage recording tax, Uniform Commercial Code filing or recording fee,
regulatory filing or recording fee, or other similar tax or governmental assessment, and upon entry
of the Confirmation Order, the appropriate state or local governmental officials or agents shall
forgo the collection of any such tax or governmental assessment and accept for filing and
recordation any of the foregoing instruments or other documents without the payment of any such
tax, recordation fee, or governmental assessment. All filing or recording officers (or any other
Person with authority over any of the foregoing), wherever located and by whomever appointed,
shall comply with the requirements of section 1146(a) of the Bankruptcy Code, shall forgo the
collection of any such tax or governmental assessment, and shall accept for filing and recordation
any of the foregoing instruments or other documents without the payment of any such tax or
governmental assessment. No provision of the Plan or of the Confirmation Order shall be
construed to broaden the tax exemption under section 1146(a) beyond what the statute allows.
N.
Director and Officer Liability Insurance; Other Insurance.
Any D&O Liability Insurance Policies shall be assumed by the Debtors on behalf of the
applicable Debtor and assigned to the Wind-Down Debtors effective as of the Effective Date,
pursuant to sections 105, 365 and 1123 of the Bankruptcy Code, and coverage for defense and
indemnity under any such policies shall remain available to all individuals within the definition of
“Insured” in any such policies, subject to the terms and conditions of such D&O Liability Insurance
Policies.
In addition, on and after the Effective Date and subject to the terms and conditions of the
D&O Liability Insurance Policies, all officers, directors, agents, or employees who served in such
capacity at any time before the Effective Date shall be entitled to the full benefits of the D&O
Liability Insurance Policies in effect or purchased as of the Effective Date for the full term of such
policy, regardless of whether such officers, directors, agents, and/or employees remain in such
positions on or after the Effective Date, in each case, to the extent set forth in such policies.
Subject to the occurrence of the Effective Date, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable
law, the obligations of the Debtors as of the Effective Date to indemnify, defend, reimburse, or
limit the liability of the current and former directors, managers, officers, employees, attorneys,
other professionals and agents of the Debtors, and such current and former directors’, managers’,
and officers’ respective Affiliates, respectively, against any Claims or Causes of Action under any
indemnification provisions or applicable law, shall survive Confirmation, shall be assumed by the
Debtors on behalf of the applicable Debtor and assigned to the Wind-Down Debtors or the
Liquidating Trust, as applicable, which shall be deemed to have assumed the obligation, and will
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remain in effect after the Effective Date if such indemnification, defense, reimbursement, or
limitation is owed in connection with an event occurring before the Effective Date.
O.
Causes of Action.
Pursuant to the Sale Transactions Documentation, the Debtors assigned and transferred to
the Purchasers all of the Transferred Causes of Action pursuant to the Sale Transactions
Documentation in connection with the Sale Transactions and in accordance with the Sale Orders.
For the avoidance of doubt, the Debtors or the Plan Administrator, as applicable, will retain the
right to enforce the terms of the Sale Transactions Documentation. The Retained Causes of Action
shall initially remain with the Debtors and shall immediately vest with the Wind-Down Debtors
as of the Effective Date.
P.
Section 1145 Exemption.
Pursuant to section 1145 of the Bankruptcy Code and, to the extent that section 1145 of the
Bankruptcy Code is inapplicable, section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act, the issuance of any Interests
pursuant to the Plan is exempt from, among other things, the registration requirements of section
5 of the Securities Act and any other applicable United States, state, or local Law requiring
registration for offer or sale of a security or registration or licensing of an issuer of, underwriter
of, or broker or dealer in, a security. As long as the exemption to registration under section 1145
of the Bankruptcy Code is applicable, Interests issued pursuant to the Plan are not “restricted
securities” (as defined in rule 144(a)(3) under the Securities Act) and are freely tradable and
transferable by any initial recipient thereof that (x) is not an “affiliate” of the Wind-Down Debtors
(as defined in rule 144(a)(1) under the Securities Act), (y) has not been such an “affiliate” within
90 days of such transfer, and (z) is not an entity that is an “underwriter” as defined in section
1145(b) of the Bankruptcy Code.
ARTICLE V.
TREATMENT OF EXECUTORY CONTRACTS AND UNEXPIRED LEASES
A.
Assumption and Rejection of Executory Contracts and Unexpired Leases.
On the Effective Date, except as otherwise provided herein or in the Sale Orders, each
Executory Contract or Unexpired Lease not previously assumed, assumed and assigned, or rejected
shall be deemed automatically rejected, pursuant to sections 365 and 1123 of the Bankruptcy Code,
unless such Executory Contract or Unexpired Lease is: (1) a TSA Contract; (2) the subject of a
motion to assume (or assume and assign) such Executory Contract that is pending on the
Confirmation Date; (3) a contract, instrument, release, indenture, or other agreement or document
entered into in connection with the Plan; (4) an Insurance Policy; (5) an Asset Purchase
Agreement; or (6) to be assumed by the Debtors and assigned to any Purchaser in connection with
any Sale Transaction and pursuant to any Sale Transaction Documentation.
Entry of the Confirmation Order by the Bankruptcy Court shall constitute a Final Order
approving the assumptions, assumptions and assignments, or rejections of the Executory Contracts
or Unexpired Leases pursuant to the Plan; provided that neither the Plan nor the Confirmation
Order is intended to or shall be construed as limiting the Debtors’ authority under the Sale Orders
to assume and assign Executory Contracts and Unexpired Leases to the Purchasers pursuant to the
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Asset Purchase Agreements. Any motions to assume Executory Contracts or Unexpired Leases
pending on the Effective Date shall be subject to approval by the Bankruptcy Court on or after the
Effective Date by a Final Order but may be withdrawn, settled, or otherwise prosecuted by the
Wind-Down Debtors. Each Executory Contract and Unexpired Lease assumed pursuant to the
Plan or by any Final Order, including the Confirmation Order, which has not been assigned to a
Purchaser pursuant to the applicable Asset Purchase Agreement or the applicable Sale Order, shall
revest in and be fully enforceable by the Wind-Down Debtors in accordance with its terms, except
as such terms are modified by the provisions of the Plan or any order of the Bankruptcy Court
authorizing and providing for its assumption under applicable federal Law.
For the avoidance of doubt, this Article V relates to Executory Contracts or Unexpired
Leases other than such agreements assumed, assumed and assigned, or rejected in accordance with
the terms of any Sale Order.
B.
TSA Contracts
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the Plan or the Sale Transactions
Documentation, the Debtors, the Wind-Down Debtors, and the Plan Administrator, as applicable,
shall have up to 90 days from the Effective Date (“90-Day Deadline”) to determine whether to
assume, assume and assign, or reject any TSA Contract; provided, however, that the Debtors, the
Wind-Down Debtors, and the Plan Administrator, as applicable, shall have up to 30 days from the
earlier of the Effective Date and the closing of the sale to Trudell (the “30-Day Deadline”) to add
a previously unlisted Executory Contract or Unexpired Lease (each, a “Non-TSA Contract”) to the
TSA Contract Schedule. All Non-TSA Contracts that are not added to the TSA Contact Schedule
on or before the 30-Day Deadline shall be deemed rejected without further order of the Bankruptcy
Court as of the date upon which the last day of the 30-Day Deadline falls.
To the extent the Debtors determine to assume or assume and assign any TSA Contract,
the Debtors shall serve such TSA Contract Counterparties with a Cure Notice prior to the
expiration of the 90-Day Deadline. To the extent the Debtors do not serve a Cure Notice on a TSA
Contract Counterparty prior to the expiration of the 90-Day Deadline, the Debtors, the TSA
Contract shall be deemed rejected without further order of the Bankruptcy Court as of the date
upon which the last day of the 90-Day Deadline falls.
Any objection by a TSA Contract Counterparty to a proposed assumption or assumption
and assignment or related Cure Claim (the “Contract Objection”) must be Filed, served, and
actually received by the Debtors within 14 days of service of the Cure Notice (“Cure Objection
Deadline”). If a Contract Objection is timely Filed and served, any Cure Claim associated with
such TSA Contract shall not be required to be paid until the entry of a Final Order resolving the
dispute and approving the assumption or assumption and assignment, as applicable. If the
Bankruptcy Court determines that the Allowed Cure Claim with respect to any TSA Contract is
greater than the amount set forth in the applicable Cure Notice, the Debtors, Wind-Down Debtors,
or Plan Administrator, as applicable, may reject such TSA Contract.
Any TSA Contract Counterparty that fails to timely object to the Cure Notice will be
deemed to have assented to such assumption or assumption and assignment. Except as otherwise
provided by a Final Order of the Bankruptcy Court (including, for the avoidance of doubt, any
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Executory Contract or Unexpired Lease assumed or assumed and assigned in connection with any
Sale Transactions pursuant to a Sale Order), any monetary defaults under an assumed TSA
Contract, as reflected on the Cure Notice, shall be satisfied, pursuant to section 365(b)(1) of the
Bankruptcy Code, by payment of the Cure Claim in Cash within three (3) days following the
expiration of the Cure Objection Deadline if no timely objection is made, or such other terms as
the parties to such TSA Contract may otherwise agree.
Subject to satisfaction in full of any applicable Cure Claim, the assumption of any TSA
Contract pursuant to the Plan shall result in the full release and satisfaction of any Claims or
defaults, whether monetary or nonmonetary (solely to the extent agreed between the Debtors and
the counterparty to an applicable Executory Contract or Unexpired Lease), including defaults of
provisions restricting the change in control or ownership interest composition or other bankruptcy-
related defaults, arising under any assumed or assumed and assigned TSA Contract at any time
before the date that the Debtors assume or assume and assign such TSA Contract. Following
satisfaction in full of any applicable Cure Claims, any Proofs of Claim Filed with respect to a TSA
Contract that has been assumed or assumed and assigned shall be deemed disallowed and
expunged, without further notice to or action, order, or approval of the Bankruptcy Court. For the
avoidance of doubt, this Article V.B does not apply to any Executory Contract or Unexpired Lease
that was assumed or assumed and assigned in connection with the Sale Transactions in accordance
with the Sale Orders.
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth herein, the Debtors, the Wind-Down
Debtors, and the Plan Administrator, as applicable, shall not solicit an agreement from any TSA
Contract Counterparty to a modification of the financial terms of such TSA Contract that is less
favorable than the financial terms under such TSA Contract as such terms existed on the Petition
Date; provided, however, that the foregoing shall not preclude adjustments for any volume or
service-related metrics.
The Debtors, the Wind-Down Debtors, or the Plan Administrator, as applicable, shall remit
payments to the TSA Contract Counterparties as soon as practicable, but in no event later than 15
days following the delivery by a TSA Contract Counterparty of an invoice covering the provision
of goods or services by such TSA Contract Counterparty; provided, however, that to the extent the
terms of a TSA Contract require payment within fewer than 15 days, the Debtors, the Wind-Down
Debtors, or the Plan Administrator, as applicable, shall remit payments to such TSA Contract
Counterparty within such shorter timeframe. For the avoidance of doubt, all amounts to be paid
pursuant to this Article V.B shall be subject in all respects to the Wind-Down Budget and shall not
be payable from any proceeds of the Debtors’ Wind-Down Debtor Assets or otherwise absent the
written consent of the Required DIP Lenders.
C.
Claims Based on Rejection of Executory Contracts or Unexpired Leases.
Unless otherwise provided by a Final Order of the Bankruptcy Court, all Proofs of Claim
with respect to Claims arising from the rejection of Executory Contracts or Unexpired Leases,
pursuant to the Plan or the Confirmation Order, if any, must be Filed with the Bankruptcy Court
within 30 days after the later of (1) the date of entry of an order of the Bankruptcy Court (including
the Confirmation Order) approving such rejection, (2) the effective date of such rejection, or (3)
the Effective Date (the “Rejection Damages Claims Bar Date”). Any Claims arising from the
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rejection of an Executory Contract or Unexpired Lease not Filed with the Bankruptcy Court within
such time will be automatically disallowed, forever barred from assertion, and shall not be
enforceable against the Debtors, the Wind-Down Debtors, the Estates, the Liquidating Trust (if
any), the Purchasers, or their respective property without the need for any objection by the Wind-
Down Debtors or further notice to, or action, order, or approval of the Bankruptcy Court or any
other Entity, and any Claim arising out of the rejection of the Executory Contract or Unexpired
Lease shall be deemed fully satisfied and released, notwithstanding anything in a Proof of Claim
to the contrary, unless otherwise ordered by the Bankruptcy Court. All Allowed Claims arising
from the rejection of the Debtors’ Executory Contracts or Unexpired Leases shall be classified as
General Unsecured Claims and shall be treated in accordance with Article III of the Plan or such
other treatment as agreed to by the Wind-Down Debtors and the Holder of such Claim.
D.
Insurance Policies.
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the Definitive Documents, any other document
related to any of the foregoing, or any other order of the Bankruptcy Court (including, without
limitation, any other provision that purports to be preemptory or supervening, grants an injunction,
discharge or release, confers Bankruptcy Court jurisdiction):
(a) each of the Debtors’ Insurance Policies and shall be treated as Executory Contracts such
that, on the Effective Date, the Debtors shall be deemed to have assumed and assigned all Insurance
Policies in their entities to the Wind-Down Debtors pursuant to sections 105, 365 and 1123 of the
Bankruptcy Code such that the Insurance Policies shall revest in the Wind-Down Debtors;
(b) on and after the Effective Date, the Wind-Down Debtors shall become and remain
jointly and severally liable in full for all of their and the Debtors’ obligations under the Insurance
Policies regardless of whether such obligations arise before or after the Effective Date and without
the requirement or need for any Insurer to file a Proof of Claim or an Administrative Claim, Cure
Claim object to any Cure Notice, or provide any notice of recoupment;
(c)
nothing shall alter or modify the terms and conditions of the Insurance Policies, and
any rights and obligations thereunder shall be determined in accordance with the terms thereof and
applicable non-bankruptcy law;
(d)
except as expressly set forth in subparagraph (a) hereof, nothing shall permit or
otherwise effectuate a sale, assignment or other transfer of the Insurance Policies and/or any rights,
benefits, claims, proceeds, rights to payment, or recoveries under and/or relating to the Insurance
Policies without the prior express written consent of the Insurers;
(e)
the automatic stay of Bankruptcy Code section 362(a) and the injunctions set forth
in Article VIII.E hereof, if and to the extent applicable, shall be deemed lifted without further order
of the Bankruptcy Court, solely to permit: (a) claimants with valid direct action claims against an
Insurer under applicable non-bankruptcy law to proceed with their claims; (b) Insurers to
administer, handle, defend, settle, and/or pay, in the ordinary course of business and without
further order of this Bankruptcy Court: (i) claims where a claimant asserts a direct claim against
any Insurer under applicable non-bankruptcy law, (ii) claims where an order has been entered by
this Bankruptcy Court granting a claimant relief from the automatic stay or the injunction set forth
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in Article VIII.E hereof to proceed with its claim; and (iii) all costs in relation to each of the
foregoing; and (c) the Insurers to cancel any Insurance Policies, and take other actions relating
thereto (including effectuating a setoff), in each case in accordance with the terms of the Insurance
Policies and/or applicable non-bankruptcy law; and
(f)
nothing in Article VIII.E of the Plan or any corresponding paragraph of the
Confirmation Order requires, precludes and/or prohibits Insurers to or from administering,
handling, defending, settling and/or paying claims covered by any Insurance Policies in
accordance with and subject to the terms and conditions of such Insurance Policies and/or
applicable non-bankruptcy law.
For the avoidance of doubt, this Article V.D does not apply to Insurance Policies or any
agreements, documents, or instruments relating thereto that were transferred to the Purchasers in
the Sale Transactions.
E.
Indemnification Obligations.
Subject to the occurrence of the Effective Date, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable
law, the obligations of the Debtors as of the Effective Date to indemnify, defend, reimburse, or
limit the liability of the current and former directors, managers, officers, employees, attorneys,
other professionals and agents of the Debtors, and such current and former directors’, managers’,
and officers’ respective Affiliates, respectively, against any Claims or Causes of Action under any
indemnification provisions or applicable law, shall survive Confirmation, shall be assumed by the
Debtors on behalf of the applicable Debtor and assigned to the Wind-Down Debtors or their
successors and assigns, which shall be deemed to have assumed the obligation, and will remain in
effect after the Effective Date if such indemnification, defense, reimbursement, or limitation is
owed in connection with an event occurring before the Effective Date.
F.
Preexisting Obligations to the Debtors Under Executory Contracts and Unexpired Leases.
Rejection of any Executory Contract or Unexpired Lease pursuant to the Plan or otherwise
shall not constitute a termination of preexisting obligations owed to the Debtors or the Wind-Down
Debtors, as applicable, under such Executory Contracts or Unexpired Leases. In particular,
notwithstanding any non-bankruptcy law to the contrary, the Wind-Down Debtors expressly
reserve and do not waive any right to receive, or any continuing obligation of a counterparty to
provide, warranties or continued maintenance obligations with respect to goods previously
purchased by the Debtors pursuant to rejected Executory Contracts or Unexpired Leases.
G.
Modifications, Amendments, Supplements, Restatements, or Other Agreements.
Unless otherwise provided in the Plan, each Executory Contract or Unexpired Lease that
is assumed shall include all modifications, amendments, supplements, restatements, or other
agreements that in any manner affect such Executory Contract or Unexpired Lease, and Executory
Contracts and Unexpired Leases related thereto, if any, including easements, licenses, permits,
rights, privileges, immunities, options, rights of first refusal and any other interests, unless any of
the foregoing agreements has been previously rejected or repudiated or is rejected or repudiated
under the Plan.
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Modifications, amendments, supplements, and restatements to prepetition Executory
Contracts and Unexpired Leases that have been executed by the Debtors during the Chapter 11
Cases shall not be deemed to alter the prepetition nature of the Executory Contract or Unexpired
Lease, or the validity, priority, or amount of any Claims that may arise in connection therewith.
H.
Reservation of Rights.
Neither the exclusion nor inclusion of any Executory Contract or Unexpired Lease on the
Schedule of Assumed Executory Contracts and Unexpired Leases, the Schedule of Rejected
Executory Contracts and Unexpired Leases, or any other exhibit, schedule or annex, nor anything
contained in the Plan or Plan Supplement, shall constitute an admission by the Debtors that any
such contract or lease is in fact an Executory Contract or Unexpired Lease or that the Wind-Down
Debtors have any liability thereunder. If there is a dispute regarding whether a contract or lease is
or was executory or unexpired at the time of assumption or rejection, the Debtors or the Wind-
Down Debtors, as applicable, shall have 30 days following entry of a Final Order resolving such
dispute to alter their treatment of such contract or lease under the Plan.
I.
Nonoccurrence of Effective Date.
In the event that the Effective Date does not occur, the Bankruptcy Court shall retain
jurisdiction with respect to any request to extend the deadline for assuming or rejecting Unexpired
Leases pursuant to section 365(d)(4) of the Bankruptcy Code.
ARTICLE VI.
PROVISIONS GOVERNING DISTRIBUTIONS
A.
Timing and Calculation of Amounts to Be Distributed.
Unless otherwise provided in the Plan or the Confirmation Order, on the Effective Date (or
if a Claim is not an Allowed Claim or on the Effective Date, on the date that such Claim becomes
an Allowed Claim, or as soon as reasonably practicable thereafter), or as soon as is reasonably
practicable thereafter, each Holder of an Allowed Claim (as applicable) shall receive the full
amount of the distributions that the Plan provides for Allowed Claims (as applicable) in the
applicable Class.
In the event that any payment or act under the Plan is required to be made or performed on
a date that is not a Business Day, then the making of such payment or the performance of such act
may be completed on the next succeeding Business Day but shall be deemed to have been
completed as of the required date. If and to the extent that there are Disputed Claims, distributions
on account of any such Disputed Claims shall be made pursuant to the provisions set forth in
Article VII hereof. Except as otherwise provided in the Plan, Holders of Claims shall not be
entitled to interest, dividends, or accruals on the distributions provided for in the Plan, regardless
of whether such distributions are delivered on or at any time after the Effective Date.
B.
Disbursing Agent.
All distributions under the Plan shall be made by the Disbursing Agent on the Effective
Date or at such other time as provided for herein. The Debtors, the Wind-Down Debtors, and the
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Disbursing Agent, as applicable, shall not be required to give any bond or surety or other security
for the performance of its duties unless otherwise ordered by the Bankruptcy Court. Additionally,
in the event that the Disbursing Agent is so otherwise ordered, all costs and expenses of procuring
any such bond or surety shall be borne by the Wind-Down Debtors.
C.
Rights and Powers of the Disbursing Agent.
1. Powers of the Disbursing Agent.
The Disbursing Agent shall be empowered to: (a) effect all actions and execute all
agreements, instruments, and other documents necessary to perform its duties under the Plan and
the Confirmation Order; (b) make all distributions contemplated hereby; (c) employ professionals
to represent it with respect to its responsibilities (in accordance with the Wind-Down Budget); and
(d) exercise such other powers as may be vested in the Disbursing Agent by order of the
Bankruptcy Court, pursuant to the Plan or the Confirmation Order, or as deemed by the Disbursing
Agent to be necessary and proper to implement the provisions hereof; provided, however, that the
Debtors or the Wind-Down Debtors, as applicable, shall maintain the Claims Register.
2. Expenses Incurred on or After the Effective Date.
Except as otherwise ordered by the Bankruptcy Court, the amount of any reasonable fees
and expenses incurred by the Disbursing Agent on or after the Effective Date (including taxes) and
any reasonable compensation and out of pocket expense reimbursement claims (including
reasonable attorney fees and expenses) made by the Disbursing Agent shall be paid in Cash by the
Wind-Down Debtors in accordance with the Wind-Down Budget.
D.
Delivery of Distributions and Undeliverable or Unclaimed Distributions.
1. Record Date for Distributions.
On the Distribution Record Date, (i) the Claims Register and (ii) the loan registers
maintained by each of the Agents, respectively, shall each be deemed closed and any party
responsible for making distributions shall instead be authorized and entitled to recognize only
those record Holders listed on the Claims Register as of the close of business on the Distribution
Record Date. If a Claim is transferred 20 or fewer days before the Distribution Record Date,
distributions shall be made to the transferee only to the extent practical and, in any event, only if
the relevant transfer form contains an unconditional and explicit certification and waiver of any
objection to the transfer by the transferor.
2. Delivery of Distributions.
Except as otherwise provided herein, the Disbursing Agent shall make distributions to
Holders of Allowed Claims as of the Distribution Record Date at the address for each such Holder
as indicated on the Debtors’ records as of the date of any such distribution; provided that the
manner of such distributions shall be determined at the discretion of the Disbursing Agent;
provided, further, that the address for each Holder of an Allowed Claim shall be deemed to be the
address set forth in any Proof of Claim Filed by that Holder. Distributions to Holders of DIP
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Claims, Allowed First Lien Claims, and Allowed Second Lien Claims shall be consistent with the
DIP Order and the Prepetition Loan Documents.
3. Minimum Distributions.
Notwithstanding any other provision of the Plan, the Disbursing Agent will not be required
to make distributions of Cash less than $250 in value, and each such Claim to which this limitation
applies shall be forever barred pursuant to Article VII from asserting that Claim against the Debtors
or their respective property.
4. Undeliverable Distributions and Unclaimed Property.
In the event that any distribution to any Holder of an Allowed Claim (as applicable) is
returned as undeliverable, no distribution to such Holder shall be made unless and until the
Disbursing Agent has determined the then-current address of such Holder, at which time such
distribution shall be made to such Holder without interest; provided that such distributions shall
be deemed unclaimed property under section 347(b) of the Bankruptcy Code at the expiration of
one year from the Effective Date. After such date, all unclaimed property or interests in property
shall revert to the Wind-Down Debtors automatically and without need for a further order by the
Bankruptcy Court (notwithstanding any applicable federal, provincial, or state escheat, abandoned,
or unclaimed property laws to the contrary), and the Claim or Interest of any Holder related to such
property or interest in property shall be discharged and forever barred. The Wind-Down Debtors,
the Disbursing Agent, and the Plan Administrator shall have no obligation to attempt to locate a
Holder of an Allowed Claim other than by reviewing the Debtors’ books and records and the filings
on the docket of the Chapter 11 Cases.
E.
Manner of Payment.
Any distributions of Cash to the Holders of the applicable Allowed Claims under the Plan
shall be made by the Disbursing Agent on behalf of the applicable Debtor or Wind-Down Debtor.
At the option of the Disbursing Agent, any Cash payment to be made hereunder may be made by
check or wire transfer or as otherwise set forth in the Plan Supplement.
F.
Compliance with Tax Requirements.
In connection with the Plan, to the extent applicable, the Debtors and the Wind-Down
Debtors, as applicable withholding or reporting agent, shall comply with all tax withholding and
reporting requirements imposed on them by any Governmental Unit, and all distributions made
pursuant to the Plan shall be subject to such withholding and reporting requirements.
Notwithstanding any provision in the Plan to the contrary, any applicable withholding or reporting
agent shall be authorized to take all actions necessary or appropriate to comply with such
withholding and reporting requirements, including liquidating a portion of the distribution to be
made under the Plan to generate sufficient funds to pay applicable withholding taxes, withholding
distributions pending receipt of information necessary to facilitate such distributions, or
establishing any other mechanisms they believe are reasonable and appropriate. The Debtors and
the Wind-Down Debtors, as applicable, reserve the right to allocate all distributions made under
the Plan in compliance with applicable wage garnishments, alimony, child support, and other
spousal awards, Liens, and encumbrances.
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G.
Allocations.
Distributions in respect of Allowed Claims shall be allocated first to the principal amount
of such Claims (as determined for federal income tax purposes) and then, to the extent the
consideration exceeds the principal amount of the Claims, to the remainder of the Claims,
including any Claims for accrued but unpaid interest.
H.
No Postpetition or Default Interest on Claims.
Unless otherwise specifically provided for in the Plan, the Confirmation Order or the DIP
Order, or required by applicable bankruptcy and non-bankruptcy law, (a) postpetition and/or
default interest shall not accrue or be paid on any Claims, and (b) no Holder of a Claim shall be
entitled to (i) interest accruing on or after the Petition Date on any such Claim or (ii) interest at the
contract default rate, as applicable. Additionally, and without limiting the foregoing, interest shall
not accrue or be paid on any Disputed Claim with respect to the period from the Effective Date to
the date a final distribution is made on account of such Disputed Claims, if and when such Disputed
Claim becomes an Allowed Claim.
I.
Foreign Currency Exchange Rate.
Except as otherwise provided in a Bankruptcy Court order, as of the Effective Date, any
Claim asserted in currency other than U.S. dollars shall be automatically deemed converted to the
equivalent U.S. dollar value using the exchange rate for the applicable currency as published in
The Wall Street Journal (National Edition) as of 5:00 p.m., prevailing Eastern Time, on the Petition
Date.
J.
Setoffs and Recoupment.
Except as expressly provided in the Plan, each Wind-Down Debtor may, pursuant to
section 553 of the Bankruptcy Code, set off and/or recoup against any Plan distributions to be
made on account of any Allowed Claim, any and all claims, rights, and Causes of Action that such
Wind-Down Debtor may hold against the Holder of such Allowed Claim to the extent such setoff
or recoupment (other than for the DIP Claims held by the DIP Lenders) is either (i) agreed in
amount among the relevant Wind-Down Debtor(s) and Holder of the Allowed Claim or
(ii) otherwise adjudicated by the Bankruptcy Court or another court of competent jurisdiction;
provided that neither the failure to effectuate a setoff or recoupment nor the allowance of any
Claim hereunder shall constitute a waiver or release by a Wind-Down Debtor or its successor of
any and all claims, rights, and Causes of Action that such Wind-Down Debtor or its successor may
possess against the applicable Holder.
K.
No Double Payment of Claims.
To the extent that a Claim is Allowed against more than one Debtor’s Estate, there shall be
only a single recovery on account of that Allowed Claim, but the Holder of an Allowed Claim
against more than one Debtor may recover distributions from all co-obligor Debtors’ Estates until
the Holder has received payment in full on the Allowed Claims. No Holder of an Allowed Claim
shall be entitled to receive more than payment in full of its Allowed Claim, and each Claim shall
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be administered and treated in the manner provided by the Plan only until payment in full on that
Allowed Claim.
L.
Satisfaction of Claims.
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, in the Bankruptcy Code, the Bankruptcy
Rules, or the Local Rules, the Debtors, the Wind-Down Debtors, the Plan Administrator, or the
Claims and Noticing Agent, as applicable, shall adjust the claims register to reflect the adjustment
or expungement, as applicable, of any and all Claims that are duplicative or have been satisfied or
amended and superseded without further order of the Bankruptcy Court prior to making
distributions, if any, to General Unsecured Creditors entitled to payment in Article IV.O herein.
M.
Claims Paid or Payable by Third Parties.
1. Claims Paid by Third Parties.
The Debtors or the Wind-Down Debtors, as applicable, shall reduce in full a Claim, and
such Claim shall be disallowed without a Claims objection having to be Filed and without any
action, order, or approval of the Bankruptcy Court, to the extent that the Holder of such Claim
receives payment in full on account of such Claim from a party that is not a Debtor or a Wind-
Down Debtor, provided that the Debtors or the Wind-Down Debtors, as applicable, shall provide
notice of such reduction to the Holder of such Claim. Subject to the last sentence of this paragraph,
to the extent a Holder of a Claim receives a distribution on account of such Claim and receives
payment from a party that is not a Debtor or a Wind-Down Debtor on account of such Claim, such
Holder shall, within 14 days of receipt thereof, repay or return the distribution to the applicable
Debtor or the Wind-Down Debtor, to the extent the Holder’s total recovery on account of such
Claim from the third party and under the Plan exceeds the amount of such Claim as of the date of
any such distribution under the Plan. The failure of such Holder to timely repay or return such
distribution shall result in the Holder owing the applicable Debtor or a Wind-Down Debtor
annualized interest at the Federal Judgment Rate on such amount owed for each Business Day
after the 14-day grace period specified above until the amount is repaid.
2. Claims Payable by Third Parties.
No distributions under the Plan shall be made on account of an Allowed Claim that is
payable pursuant to one of the Debtors’ Insurance Policies until the Holder of such Allowed Claim
has exhausted all remedies with respect to such Insurance Policy. To the extent that one or more
of the Debtors’ Insurers agrees to pay in full or in part a Claim, then immediately upon such
Insurers’ agreement, the applicable portion of such Claim may be expunged without a Claim
objection having to be Filed and without any further notice to or action, order, or approval of the
Bankruptcy Court; provided that notice of such satisfaction is served by the Debtors or the
Wind-Down Debtors, as applicable, on the Holder of such Claim.
3. Applicability of Insurance Policies.
Except as otherwise provided in the Plan, distributions to Holders of Allowed Claims
covered by Insurance Policies shall be in accordance with the provisions of any applicable
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Insurance Policy. Nothing contained in the Plan shall constitute or be deemed a release, settlement,
satisfaction, compromise, or waiver of any Cause of Action that the Debtors or any Entity may
hold against any other Entity, including Insurers under any Insurance Policies, nor shall anything
contained herein constitute or be deemed a waiver by such Insurers of any rights or defenses,
including coverage defenses, held by such Insurers.
ARTICLE VII.
PROCEDURES FOR RESOLVING CONTINGENT,
UNLIQUIDATED, AND DISPUTED CLAIMS
A.
Allowance of Claims and Interests.
After the Effective Date, the Wind-Down Debtors or the Plan Administrator, as applicable,
shall have and retain any and all rights and defenses such Debtor had with respect to any Claim or
Interest immediately before the Effective Date. The Debtors may affirmatively determine to deem
Unimpaired Claims Allowed to the same extent such Claims would be allowed under applicable
non-bankruptcy law.
Any Claim that has been or is hereafter listed in the Schedules as contingent, unliquidated,
or Disputed, and for which no Proof of Claim is or has been timely Filed, or that is not or has not
been Allowed by the Plan or a Final Order, is not considered Allowed and shall be expunged
without further action by the Debtors or the Wind-Down Debtors, as applicable, and without
further notice to any party or action, approval, or order of the Bankruptcy Court.
B.
Claims and Interests Administration Responsibilities.
Except as otherwise specifically provided in the Plan or the Confirmation Order, after the
Effective Date, the Plan Administrator shall have the primary authority with regard to all Claims
and Interests that are not Allowed: (i) to File, withdraw, or litigate to judgment objections to
Claims and Interests; (ii) to settle or compromise any Disputed Claim or Disputed Interest without
any further notice to or action, order, or approval of the Bankruptcy Court; and (iii) to administer
and adjust the Claims Register to reflect any such settlements or compromises without any further
notice to or action, order, or approval by the Bankruptcy Court. For the avoidance of doubt, except
as otherwise provided herein, from and after the Effective Date, the Wind-Down Debtors shall
have and retain any and all rights and defenses such Debtor had immediately prior to the Effective
Date with respect to any Disputed Claim or Interest, including the Retained Causes of Action
pursuant to Article IV.O herein.
The Debtors up to the Effective Date, and the Wind-Down Debtors on and after the
Effective Date, shall be responsible and obligated to maintain the Claims Register, and to
administer and adjust the Claims Register in regard to allowance of Claims. The Debtors or the
Wind-Down Debtors, as applicable, may maintain the retention of the Claims and Noticing Agent
and develop a budget for compensation of the Claims and Noticing Agent.
C.
Estimation of Claims and Interests.
Before, on, or after the Effective Date, the Debtors, the Wind-Down Debtors, or the Plan
Administrator, as applicable, may (but is not required to) at any time request that the Bankruptcy
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Court estimate the amount of any Claim pursuant to applicable Law, including, without limitation,
pursuant to section 502(c) of the Bankruptcy Code for any reason, regardless of whether any party
in interest previously has objected to such Disputed Claim or Interest or whether the Bankruptcy
Court has ruled on any such objection, and the Bankruptcy Court shall retain jurisdiction under
sections 157 and 1334 of the Judicial Code to estimate any such Disputed Claim or Interest,
including during the litigation of any objection to any Disputed Claim or Interest or during the
pendency of any appeal relating to such objection. Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary
in the Plan, a Disputed Claim that has been expunged from the Claims Register, but that either is
subject to appeal or has not been the subject of a Final Order, shall be deemed to be estimated at
zero dollars, unless otherwise ordered by the Bankruptcy Court. In the event that the Bankruptcy
Court estimates any contingent, unliquidated or Disputed Claim or Interest, that estimated amount
shall constitute a maximum limitation on such Claim or Interest for all purposes under the Plan
(including for purposes of distributions and discharge) and may be used as evidence in any
supplemental proceedings, and the Wind-Down Debtors may elect to pursue any supplemental
proceedings to object to the allowance of, or any ultimate distribution on, such Claim or Interest.
D.
Adjustment to Claims or Interests Without Objection.
Any Claim or Interest that has been paid or satisfied may be adjusted or expunged
(including on the Claims Register, to the extent applicable) by the Wind-Down Debtors after notice
to the Holder of such Claim (or such Holder’s known counsel), but without any further notice to
or action, order or approval of the Bankruptcy Court; provided, that the Wind-Down Debtors shall
file a notice of satisfaction or other pleading evidencing such satisfactions and serve the same on
the Holders of such Claims, or seek an order of the Bankruptcy Court with respect to the same,
upon notice to the Holders of such Claim or Interest.
E.
Time to File Objections to Claims
Any objections to Claims shall be Filed on or before the later of (i) 180 days after the
Effective Date and (ii) such other period of limitation as may be specifically fixed by a Final Order
of the Bankruptcy Court, subject to a notice and objection period, for objecting to such Claims (the
“Claims Objection Deadline”). For the avoidance of doubt, the period of limitation set forth in
this Article VII.E shall not apply to Administrative Claims.
F.
Disallowance of Claims.
Any Claims or Interests held by Entities from which property is recoverable under section
542, 543, 550, or 553 of the Bankruptcy Code, or that is a transferee of a transfer avoidable under
section 522(f), 522(h), 544, 545, 547, 548, 549, or 724(a) of the Bankruptcy Code, shall be deemed
disallowed pursuant to section 502(d) of the Bankruptcy Code, and Holders of such Claims or
Interests may not receive any distributions on account of such Claims until such time as such
Causes of Action against that Entity have been settled or a Bankruptcy Court order with respect
thereto has been entered and all sums due, if any, to the Debtors by that Entity have been turned
over or paid to the Wind-Down Debtors. All Proofs of Claim Filed on account of an
indemnification obligation to a director, manager, officer, or employee shall automatically be
deemed satisfied and expunged from the Claims Register as of the Effective Date to the extent
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such Indemnification Obligation is honored or reaffirmed pursuant to the Plan, without any further
notice to or action, order, or approval of the Bankruptcy Court.
Except as provided herein or otherwise agreed, any and all Proofs of Claim Filed after
the Claims Bar Date shall be deemed disallowed and expunged as of the Effective Date
without any further notice to or action, order, or approval of the Bankruptcy Court, and
Holders of such Claims may not receive any distributions on account of such Claims, unless
such late Claim has been deemed timely Filed by a Final Order of the Bankruptcy Court.
G.
Amendments to Proofs of Claims or Interests.
On or after the applicable bar date, a Proof of Claim or Interest may not be Filed or
amended without the prior written authorization of the Bankruptcy Court or the applicable Debtor
or Wind-Down Debtor, as applicable. Absent such authorization, any new or amended Claim or
Interest Filed shall be deemed disallowed in full and expunged without any further action.
H.
No Distributions Pending Allowance.
Notwithstanding any other provision of the Plan or the Confirmation Order, if any portion
of a Claim or Interest is a Disputed Claim or Interest, as applicable, no payment or distribution
provided under the Plan shall be made on account of such Claim or Interest unless and until such
Disputed Claim or Interest becomes an Allowed Claim or Interest.
I.
Distributions After Allowance.
To the extent that a Disputed Claim or Interest ultimately becomes an Allowed Claim or
Allowed Interest, distributions, if any, shall be made to the Holder of such Allowed Claim or
Allowed Interest (as applicable) in accordance with the provisions of the Plan and the
Confirmation Order. As soon as reasonably practicable after the date that the order or judgment
of the Bankruptcy Court allowing any Disputed Claim or Disputed Interest becomes a Final Order,
the Disbursing Agent shall provide to the Holder of such Claim or Interest the distribution, if any,
to which such Holder is entitled under the Plan as of the Effective Date, less any previous
distribution, if any, that was made on account of the undisputed portion of such Claim or Interest,
without any interest, dividends, or accruals to be paid on account of such Claim or Interest unless
required under applicable bankruptcy Law or as otherwise provided in Article III.B of the Plan.
J.
Single Satisfaction of Claims.
Holders of Allowed Claims may assert such Claims against the applicable Debtor or
Debtors obligated with respect to such Claims, and such Claims shall be entitled to share in the
recovery provided for the applicable Class of Claims against the applicable Debtor(s) based upon
the full Allowed amount of such Claims. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in no case shall the
aggregate value of all property received or retained under the Plan on account of any Allowed
Claim exceed 100 percent of the underlying Allowed Claim plus applicable interest, if any.
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K.
Claims Not Receiving a Distribution.
Notwithstanding anything in the Plan to the contrary, the Debtors will not undertake any
claims resolution process, steps related thereto or any action with respect to claims that are
classified in a Class for which there will be no distribution.
ARTICLE VIII.
SETTLEMENT, RELEASE, INJUNCTION, AND RELATED PROVISIONS
A.
Release of Liens.
Except as otherwise provided in the Plan, the Plan Supplement, Confirmation Order
or any contract, instrument, release, or other agreement or document created pursuant to
the Plan or the Confirmation Order, immediately following the making of all distributions
to be made to an applicable Holder pursuant to the Plan, and, in the case of a Secured Claim,
in satisfaction in full of the portion of the Secured Claim that is Allowed as of the Effective
Date, all mortgages, deeds of trust, Liens, pledges, or other security interests against any
property of the Estates shall be fully released, settled, and compromised and all of the right,
title, and interest of any Holder of such mortgages, deeds of trust, Liens, pledges, or other
security interests shall revert automatically to the applicable Debtor and its successors and
assigns. Any Holder of such Secured Claim (and the applicable agents for such Holder) shall
be authorized and directed to release any collateral or other property of any Debtor
(including any Cash Collateral and possessory collateral) held by such Holder (and the
applicable agents for such Holder), and to take such actions as may be reasonably requested
by the Debtors or the Wind-Down Debtors, as applicable, to evidence the release of such Lien
and/or security interest, including the execution, delivery, and filing or recording of such
releases. The presentation or filing of the Confirmation Order to or with any federal, state,
provincial, or local agency, records office, or department shall constitute good and sufficient
evidence of, but shall not be required to effect, the termination of such Liens.
If any Holder of a Secured Claim that has been satisfied in full pursuant to the Plan
or the Confirmation Order, or any agent for such Holder, has filed or recorded publicly any
Liens and/or security interests to secure such Holder’s Secured Claim, then as soon as
reasonably practicable on or after the Effective Date, such Holder (or the agent for such
Holder) shall take any and all steps requested by the Debtors or the Wind-Down Debtors
that are necessary or desirable to record or effectuate the cancelation and/or extinguishment
of such Liens and/or security interests, including the making of any applicable filings or
recordings, and the Wind-Down Debtors shall be entitled to make any such filings or
recordings on such Holder’s behalf.
B.
Releases by the Debtors.
Except as otherwise specifically provided herein or the Confirmation Order,
pursuant to section 1123(b) of the Bankruptcy Code, for good and valuable consideration,
the adequacy of which is hereby confirmed, upon entry of the Confirmation Order, as of the
Effective Date, each Released Party is, and is deemed, hereby fully, conclusively, absolutely,
unconditionally, irrevocably, and forever released and discharged by each and all of the
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Debtors, the Wind-Down Debtors, and their Estates, in each case on behalf of themselves and
their respective successors, assigns, and representatives from any and all Claims, obligations,
rights, suits, damages, and Causes of Action, remedies, and liabilities whatsoever, whether
known or unknown, including any derivative claims asserted or assertable on behalf of any
of the Debtors, the Wind-Down Debtors, and their Estates, that the Debtors, the Wind-Down
Debtors, or their Estates would have been legally entitled to assert in their own right
(whether individually or collectively), or on behalf of the Holder of any Claim against, or
Interest in, a Debtor or other Entity, or that any Holder of any Claim against or Interest in
a Debtor or other Entity could have asserted on behalf of the Debtors based on or relating
to, or in any manner arising from, in whole or in part, the Debtors (including the capital
structure, management, ownership, or operation thereof or otherwise), the subject matter
of, or the transactions or events giving rise to, any Claim or Interest that is treated in the
Plan, the business or contractual arrangements between any Debtor or the Wind-Down
Debtors and any Released Party, the Debtors’ in- or out-of-court restructuring efforts, the
purchase, sale, or rescission of any security of the Debtors or the Wind-Down Debtors,
intercompany transactions between or among the Debtors or between the Debtors and their
non-Debtor Affiliates, the First Lien Credit Agreement, the Second Lien Credit Agreement,
the Note Purchase Agreement, the DIP Facility, the DIP Facility Documents, the Disclosure
Statement Order, the Confirmation Order, the Sale Order, the First Day Pleadings, the
Chapter 11 Cases, the formulation, preparation, dissemination, solicitation, negotiation,
entry into, or filing of the Restructuring Support Agreement, the Disclosure Statement, the
Plan, the Plan Supplement, the Prepetition Loan Documents, any other Definitive Document,
or any Restructuring Transaction, contract, instrument, release, or other agreement or
document created or entered into in connection with the Restructuring Support Agreement,
the Disclosure Statement, the DIP Facility, the Plan, the Plan Supplement, the Sale
Transactions, any other Definitive Document, any of the Restructuring Transactions, the
Chapter 11 Cases, the filing of the Chapter 11 Cases, the pursuit of Confirmation, the pursuit
of Consummation, the administration and implementation of the Plan, including the issuance
or distribution of securities pursuant to the Plan, or the distribution of property under the
Plan or any other related agreement, or upon any other act or omission, transaction,
agreement, event, or other occurrence taking place on or before the Effective Date related
or relating to any of the foregoing.
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the foregoing, the releases set forth above
do not release (i) any post-Effective Date obligations of any party or Entity under the Plan,
the Confirmation Order, any Restructuring Transaction, or any document, instrument, or
agreement (including those set forth in the Plan Supplement) executed to implement the Plan
or the Restructuring Transactions, (ii) any Causes of Action specifically retained by the
Debtors pursuant to the Schedule of Retained Causes of Action to be attached as an exhibit
to the Plan Supplement, or (iii) any Claims or Causes of Action arising out of, or related to,
any act or omission of a Released Party that is determined by a Final Order of the
Bankruptcy Court or any other court of competent jurisdiction to have constituted actual
fraud, gross negligence, or willful misconduct (it being agreed that any Released Parties’
consideration, approval, or receipt of any distribution did not arise from or relate to actual
fraud, gross negligence, or willful misconduct).
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For the avoidance of doubt, and notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, as
of the Effective Date, the Debtors shall be deemed to have released all Released Preference
Actions against all Holders of General Unsecured Claims; provided, however, that the
Debtors’ or Wind-Down Debtors, shall retain such Causes of Action (and such Causes of
Action shall not be released) solely as a counterclaim against any Claim asserted against the
Debtors, unless such Claim relates to the Debtors’ failure to fulfill obligations under the
Committee Settlement or post-Effective Date obligations.
Entry of the Confirmation Order shall constitute the Bankruptcy Court’s approval,
pursuant to Bankruptcy Rule 9019, of the releases set forth in this Article VIIIB, which
includes by reference each of the related provisions and definitions contained in the Plan,
and further, shall constitute the Bankruptcy Court’s finding that such release is: (1) in
exchange for the good and valuable consideration provided by the Released Parties,
including, the Released Parties’ contribution to facilitating the Restructuring Transactions
and implementing the Plan; (2) a good faith settlement and compromise of the Claims
released by the Debtor Release; (3) in the best interests of the Debtors and all Holders of
Claims and Interests; (4) fair, equitable, and reasonable; (5) given and made after due notice
and opportunity for a hearing; and (6) a bar to any of the Debtors, the Wind-Down Debtors,
or the Debtors’ Estates asserting any Claim or Cause of Action released pursuant to the
Debtor Release.
C.
Releases by Holders of Claims and Interests.
Except as otherwise specifically provided in the Plan or the Confirmation Order,
pursuant to section 1123(b) of the Bankruptcy Code, for good and valuable consideration,
the adequacy of which is hereby confirmed, upon entry of the Confirmation Order, as of the
Effective Date, each Releasing Party is, and is deemed to have, hereby fully, conclusively,
absolutely, unconditionally, irrevocably and forever released each Debtor, Wind-Down
Debtor, and Released Party from any and all Claims, obligations, rights, suits, damages, and
Causes of Action, remedies, and liabilities whatsoever, whether known or unknown,
including any derivative claims asserted or assertable on behalf of the Debtors, the Wind-
Down Debtors, and their Estates (as applicable) that such Entity would have been legally
entitled to assert in their own right (whether individually or collectively), based on or relating
to, or in any manner arising from, in whole or in part, the Debtors (including the capital
structure, management, ownership, or operation thereof or otherwise), the purchase, sale, or
recission of any security of the Debtors or the Wind-Down Debtors, the subject matter of, or
the transactions or events giving rise to, any Claim or Interest that is treated in the Plan, the
business or contractual arrangements between any Debtor or the Wind-Down Debtors and
any Released Party, the Debtors’ in- or out-of-court restructuring efforts, intercompany
transactions between or among the Debtors or between the Debtors and their non-Debtor
Affiliates, the First Lien Credit Agreement, the Second Lien Credit Agreement, the Note
Purchase Agreement, the DIP Facility, the DIP Facility Documents, the Disclosure Statement
Order, the Confirmation Order, the Sale Order, the First Day Pleadings, the Chapter 11
Cases, the formulation, preparation, dissemination, solicitation, negotiation, entry into, or
filing of the Restructuring Support Agreement, the Disclosure Statement, the Plan, the Plan
Supplement, the Prepetition Loan Documents, any other Definitive Document, or any
Restructuring Transaction, contract, instrument, release, or other agreement or document
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created or entered into in connection with the Restructuring Support Agreement, the
Disclosure Statement, the DIP Facility, the Plan, the Plan Supplement, the Sale Transactions,
any other Definitive Document, any of the Restructuring Transactions, the Chapter 11 Cases,
the filing of the Chapter 11 Cases, the pursuit of Confirmation, the pursuit of
Consummation, the administration and implementation of the Plan, including the issuance
or distribution of securities pursuant to the Plan, or the distribution of property under the
Plan or any other related agreement, or upon any other act or omission, transaction,
agreement, event, or other occurrence taking place on or before the Effective Date related
or relating to any of the foregoing.
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the foregoing, the releases set forth above
do not release (i) any post-Effective Date obligations of any party or Entity under the Plan,
any Restructuring Transaction, or any document, instrument, or agreement (including those
set forth in the Plan Supplement) executed to implement the Plan, (ii) any Causes of Action
specifically retained by the Debtors pursuant to the Schedule of Retained Causes of Action
to be attached as an exhibit to the Plan Supplement, or (iii) any Claims or Causes of Action
arising out of, or related to, any act or omission of a Released Party that is determined by a
Final Order of the Bankruptcy Court or any other court of competent jurisdiction to have
constituted actual fraud, gross negligence, or willful misconduct (it being agreed that any
Released Parties’ consideration, approval, or receipt of any distribution did not arise from
or relate to actual fraud, gross negligence, or willful misconduct).
Entry of the Confirmation Order shall constitute the Bankruptcy Court’s approval,
pursuant to Bankruptcy Rule 9019, of the releases set forth in this Article VIIIC, which
includes by reference each of the related provisions and definitions contained in the Plan,
and further, shall constitute the Bankruptcy Court’s finding that such releases are:
(1) consensual; (2) essential to the Confirmation of the Plan; (3) given in exchange for the
good and valuable consideration provided by the Released Parties; (4) a good faith settlement
and compromise of the Claims released by the releases provided in this Article VIIIC; (5) in
the best interests of the Debtors and their Estates; (6) fair, equitable, and reasonable;
(7) given and made after due notice and opportunity for a hearing; and (8) a bar to any of
the Releasing Parties asserting any Claim or Cause of Action released pursuant to the
releases provided in this Article VIIIC.
D.
Exculpation.
Except as otherwise expressly provided in the Plan or the Confirmation Order, to the
fullest extent permitted by applicable law and solely to the extent such acts or omissions
occurred between the Petition Date and the Effective Date, no Exculpated Party shall have
or incur any liability for, and each Exculpated Party is released and exculpated from any
Cause of Action for any claim related to any act or omission in connection with, relating to,
or arising out of, the Chapter 11 Cases, the formulation, preparation, dissemination,
negotiation, or filing of the Disclosure Statement, the Sale Transactions, the Plan, the Plan
Supplement, any other Definitive Document, or any Restructuring Transaction, or any
contract, instrument, release or other agreement or document created or entered into in
connection with the Disclosure Statement, the Plan, the Plan Supplement, the Sale
Transactions, any other Definitive Document, any of the Restructuring Transactions, the
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filing of the Chapter 11 Cases, the participation in the DIP Facility, the pursuit of the Sale
Transactions, the pursuit of Confirmation, the pursuit of Consummation, the administration
and implementation of the Plan, including the issuance of securities pursuant to the Plan, or
the distribution of property under the Plan or any other related agreement, except for claims
related to any act or omission that is determined in a Final Order to have constituted actual
fraud, willful misconduct, or gross negligence, but in all respects such Entities shall be
entitled to reasonably rely upon the advice of counsel with respect to their duties and
responsibilities pursuant to the Plan. The Exculpated Parties have, and upon Consummation
shall be deemed to have, participated in good faith and in compliance with the applicable
laws with regard to the solicitation of votes and distribution of consideration pursuant to the
Plan and, therefore, are not, and on account of such distributions shall not be, liable at any
time for the violation of any applicable law, rule, or regulation governing the solicitation of
acceptances or rejections of the Plan or such distributions made pursuant to the Plan.
E.
Injunction.
In accordance with Bankruptcy Code section 1141(d)(3), the Plan does not discharge
the Debtors. Bankruptcy Code section 1141(c) nevertheless provides, among other things,
that the property dealt with by the Plan is free and clear of all Claims and Interests against
the Debtors. Except as otherwise specifically provided in the Plan or for obligations issued
or required to be paid pursuant to the Plan or the Confirmation Order, all Persons or
Entities who have held, hold, or may hold Claims against or Interests in the Debtors and/or
Wind-Down Debtors or Causes of Action , in each case that have been released or are subject
to exculpation pursuant to the Plan, shall be precluded and are permanently enjoined, from
and after the Effective Date, from taking any of the following actions against, as applicable,
the Exculpated Parties (including the Debtors and Wind-Down Debtors) or the Released
Parties, and any successors, assigns or representatives of such Persons or Entities: (a)
commencing or continuing in any manner any action or other proceeding of any kind on
account of or in connection with or with respect to any such Claims, Interests, or Causes of
Action; (b) enforcing, attaching, collecting, or recovering by any manner or means any
judgment, award, decree, or order against such Entities on account of or in connection with
or with respect to any such Claims, Interests, or Causes of Action; (c) creating, perfecting,
or enforcing any encumbrance of any kind against such Entities or the property or the estates
of such Entities on account of or in connection with or with respect to any such Claims,
Interests, or Causes of Action; (d) asserting any right of setoff or subrogation, of any kind
against any obligation due from such Entities or against the property of such Entities on
account of or in connection with or with respect to any such Claims, Interests, or Causes of
Action unless such Holder has Filed a motion requesting the right to perform such setoff on
or before the Effective Date; and (e) commencing or continuing in any manner any action or
other proceeding of any kind on account of or in connection with or with respect to any such
Claims, Interests, or Causes of Action released or settled pursuant to the Plan (the
“Injunction”); provided however, that the Debtors and Wind-Down Debtors, in their
capacities as Released Parties, shall receive the benefit of the Injunction through and until
the date upon which all remaining property of the Debtors’ Estates vested in the Wind-Down
Debtors has been fully liquidated, administered, and distributed in accordance with the
terms of the Plan and Plan Administrator Agreement and the Debtors are dissolved under
applicable law. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the Plan, the Plan Supplement,
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or the Confirmation Order, the automatic stay pursuant to section 362 of the Bankruptcy
Code shall remain in full force and effect with respect to the Wind-Down Debtors until the
closing of these Chapter 11 Cases. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the
foregoing, the injunction set forth above does not enjoin the enforcement of any obligations
arising on or after the Effective Date of any Person or Entity under the Plan, any
post-Effective Date transaction contemplated by the Restructuring Transactions, or any
document, instrument, or agreement (including those set forth in the Plan Supplement)
executed to implement the Plan.
Upon entry of the Confirmation Order, all Holders of Claims and Interests and their
respective current and former employees, agents, officers, directors, managers, principals,
and direct and indirect Affiliates, in their capacities as such, shall be enjoined from taking
any actions to interfere with the implementation or Consummation of the Plan. Each Holder
of an Allowed Claim or Allowed Interest, as applicable, by accepting, or being eligible to
accept, distributions under or Reinstatement of such Claim or Interest, as applicable,
pursuant to the Plan, shall be deemed to have consented to the injunction provisions set forth
in this Article VIIIE.
F.
Protections Against Discriminatory Treatment.
To the maximum extent provided by section 525 of the Bankruptcy Code and the
Supremacy Clause of the U.S. Constitution, all Entities, including Governmental Units, shall not
discriminate against the Debtors or deny, revoke, suspend, or refuse to renew a license, permit,
charter, franchise, or other similar grant to, condition such a grant to, discriminate with respect to
such a grant against, the Debtors, or another Entity with whom the Debtors have been associated,
solely because the Debtors have been debtors under chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code, may have
been insolvent before the commencement of the Chapter 11 Cases (or during the Chapter 11 Cases
but before the Debtors are granted or denied a discharge), or have not paid a debt that is
dischargeable in the Chapter 11 Cases.
G.
Document Retention.
On and after the Effective Date, the Wind-Down Debtors, or the Debtors, as applicable,
may maintain documents in accordance with their standard document retention policy, as may be
altered, amended, modified, or supplemented by the Debtors, subject to the applicable provisions
of the Plan Administrator Agreement.
H.
Reimbursement or Contribution.
If the Bankruptcy Court disallows a Claim for reimbursement or contribution of an Entity
pursuant to section 502(e)(1)(B) of the Bankruptcy Code, then to the extent that such Claim is
contingent as of the time of allowance or disallowance, such Claim shall be forever disallowed
and expunged notwithstanding section 502(j) of the Bankruptcy Code, unless prior to the
Confirmation Date: (i) such Claim has been adjudicated as non-contingent; or (ii) the relevant
Holder of a Claim has Filed a non-contingent Proof of Claim on account of such Claim and a Final
Order has been entered prior to the Confirmation Date determining such Claim as no longer
contingent.
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I.
Term of Injunctions or Stays.
Unless otherwise provided in the Plan or in the Confirmation Order, all injunctions or stays
in effect in the Chapter 11 Cases pursuant to sections 105 or 362 of the Bankruptcy Code or any
order of the Bankruptcy Court, and extant on the Confirmation Date (excluding any injunctions or
stays contained in the Plan or the Confirmation Order), shall remain in full force and effect until
the Effective Date. All injunctions or stays contained in the Plan or the Confirmation Order shall
remain in full force and effect in accordance with their terms.
ARTICLE IX.
CONDITIONS PRECEDENT TO CONFIRMATION AND THE EFFECTIVE DATE
A.
Conditions Precedent to the Effective Date.
It shall be a condition precedent to the Effective Date of the Plan that the following
conditions shall have been satisfied or waived pursuant to the provisions of Article IX hereof:
a.
the Restructuring Transactions, including the Sale Transactions, shall have been
implemented and/or consummated, as applicable, in accordance with the Restructuring
Transactions Memorandum in all material respects, including, without limitation,
consummation of the Trudell APA on or before the Trudell APA Outside Date;
b. the Bankruptcy Court shall have entered an order approving the Disclosure Statement,
in form and substance acceptable to the Required DIP Lenders;
c.
the Bankruptcy Court shall have entered the Confirmation Order, Filed in a manner
consistent in all material respects with the Plan, and acceptable to the Required DIP
Lenders and such order shall have become a Final Order;
d. the DIP Facility shall be in full force and effect, and there shall be no defaults under
the DIP Facility Documents continuing unless waived by the Required DIP Lenders in
accordance with the terms and conditions of the DIP Facility Documents;
e.
the Plan Supplement, Definitive Documents, Plan, and all schedules, documents,
supplements, and exhibits thereto, as applicable, shall be acceptable to the Required
DIP Lenders and have become effective and shall be in full force and effect;
f.
the Debtors shall have obtained all authorizations, consents, regulatory approvals,
rulings, or documents that are necessary to implement and effectuate the Plan;
g. the Debtors shall have collected (x) from Zoll Medical all amounts that comprise the
Zoll Claims Funding Obligations, and (y) from Trudell all amounts comprising the
Trudell Claims Funding Obligations;
h. the Debtors shall have filed with the Bankruptcy Court the Trudell TSA (inclusive of
all schedules thereto) and the Zoll TSA (inclusive of all schedules thereto);
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i.
the Debtors shall have provided the Committee with a list of all TSA Contract
Counterparties with whom the Debtors have renegotiated TSA Contracts and confirm
that such TSA Contracts have not been renegotiated to reflect financial terms that are
less favorable than those in existence between the parties on the Petition Date;
j.
the Debtors shall have established the Administrative Claims Reserve;
k. the Debtors shall have (x) made all payments on account of Allowed Administrative
Claims and/or undisputed outstanding due and owing Administrative Claims which are
not being satisfied under the Trudell APA or Zoll APA; (y) remitted all payments to
creditors on behalf of Zoll Medical related to the Zoll Claims Funding Obligations; and
(z) remitted to creditors on behalf of Trudell all amounts related to the Trudell Funding
Obligations;
l.
the Debtors shall provide to the Committee evidence confirming the Debtors’
compliance with Article IX.A.k.;
m. all professional fees and expenses of retained professionals required to be approved by
the Bankruptcy Court shall have been paid in full or amounts sufficient to pay such fees
and expenses after the Effective Date into the Professional Fee Escrow Account
pending approval of such fees and expenses by the Bankruptcy Court;
n. no court of competent jurisdiction or other competent governmental or regulatory
authority shall have issued a final and non-appealable order making illegal or otherwise
restricting, preventing or prohibiting the consummation of the Plan;
o. the following documents shall be in full force and effect substantially contemporaneous
with the consummation of the Restructuring Transactions (including shall not be
stayed, modified, revised, or vacated, or subject to any pending appeal), and shall not
have been terminated prior to the Effective Date: (a) any Sale Orders; (b) such other
motions, orders, agreements, and documentation necessary or desirable to consummate
and document the transactions contemplated by this Plan; (c) all other material
customary documents delivered in connection with transactions of this type (including
any and all other documents implementing, achieving, contemplated by or relating to
the Restructuring Transactions); and
p. the Debtors shall have implemented the Restructuring Transactions and all transactions
contemplated herein, in a manner consistent in all respects with the Plan, pursuant to
documentation acceptable to the Debtors and the Required DIP Lenders.
B.
Waiver of Conditions.
The conditions to Consummation set forth in Article IX may be waived by the Debtors,
subject to the consent of the Required DIP Lenders, without notice, leave, or order of the
Bankruptcy Court or any formal action other than proceeding to confirm or consummate the Plan;
provided that any such conditions that affect the Committee Settlement shall require the consent
of the Committee, not to be unreasonably withheld, conditioned, or delayed; provided further that
to the extent any conditions or waiver of such condition in the previous proviso affect the Residual
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Claims Recovery Pool pursuant to the Committee Settlement, including the amounts thereof, such
waiver shall require the consent of the Required DIP Lenders in their sole and absolute discretion.
C.
Effect of Failure of Conditions.
If the Consummation of the Plan does not occur, the Plan shall be null and void in all
respects, and nothing contained in the Plan or the Disclosure Statement shall: (i) constitute a waiver
or release of any Claims by the Debtors, any Holders, or any other Entity; (ii) prejudice in any
manner the rights of the Debtors, any Holders of Claims or Interests, or any other Entity; or (iii)
constitute an admission, acknowledgment, offer, or undertaking by the Debtors, any Holders of
Claims or Interests, or any other Entity in any respect. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the non-
Consummation of the Plan shall not require or result in the voiding, rescission, reversal, or
unwinding of the Sale Transactions under the Asset Purchase Agreements or the revocation of the
Debtors’ authority under the Sale Orders to consummate such Sale Transaction.
ARTICLE X.
MODIFICATION, REVOCATION, OR WITHDRAWAL OF THE PLAN
A.
Modifications and Amendments.
Except as otherwise specifically provided in the Plan and subject to section 1127 of the
Bankruptcy Code, the Debtors reserve the right, with the consent of the Required DIP Lenders, to
modify the Plan whether such modification is material or immaterial, and seek Confirmation
consistent with the Bankruptcy Code and, as appropriate, not resolicit votes on such modified Plan.
Subject to certain restrictions and requirements set forth in section 1127 of the Bankruptcy Code
and Bankruptcy Rule 3019 and those restrictions on modifications set forth in the Plan, the Debtors
expressly reserve their respective rights to revoke or withdraw, to alter, amend, or modify
materially the Plan with respect to the Debtors, one or more times, after Confirmation, and, to the
extent necessary, may initiate proceedings in the Bankruptcy Court to so alter, amend, or modify
the Plan, or to remedy any defect or omission or reconcile any inconsistencies in the Plan, the
Disclosure Statement, or the Confirmation Order, in such matters as may be necessary to carry out
the purposes and intent of the Plan; provided, however, that the Debtors or the Wind-Down
Debtors, as the case may be, shall not amend or modify the Plan in a manner that adversely affects
the treatment of any Class of Claims and/or Interests without resoliciting such Class of Holders of
Claims or Interests. Any modifications that affect the terms of the Committee Settlement shall
require the consent of the Committee, not to be unreasonably withheld, conditioned, or delayed;
provided that any modifications to the terms of the Committee Settlement that affect the Residual
Claims Recovery Pool, including the amounts thereof, shall require the consent of the Required
DIP Lenders in their sole and absolute discretion.
B.
Effect of Confirmation on Modifications.
Entry of the Confirmation Order shall mean that all modifications or amendments to the
Plan since the solicitation thereof, but before entry of the Confirmation Order, are approved
pursuant to section 1127(a) of the Bankruptcy Code and do not require additional disclosure or
resolicitation under Bankruptcy Rule 3019.
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C.
Revocation or Withdrawal of the Plan.
The Debtors reserve the right to revoke or withdraw the Plan before the Confirmation Date
and to file subsequent chapter 11 plans. If the Debtors revoke or withdraw the Plan, or if
Confirmation and Consummation does not occur, then: (i) the Plan shall be null and void in all
respects; (ii) any settlement or compromise embodied in the Plan (including the fixing or limiting
to an amount certain of any Claim or Interest or Class of Claims or Interests), assumption or
rejection of Executory Contracts or Unexpired Leases effected by the Plan (and not assumed in
connection with an Asset Purchase Agreement and pursuant to the Sale Order), and any document
or agreement executed pursuant to the Plan, shall be deemed null and void; and (iii) nothing
contained in the Plan shall: (a) constitute a waiver or release of any Claims or Interests;
(b) prejudice in any manner the rights of the Debtors or any other Entity, including the Holders of
Claims; or (c) constitute an admission, acknowledgement, offer, or undertaking of any sort by the
Debtors or any other Entity.
ARTICLE XI.
RETENTION OF JURISDICTION
Notwithstanding the entry of the Confirmation Order and the occurrence of the Effective
Date, on and after the Effective Date, the Bankruptcy Court shall retain jurisdiction over all matters
arising out of, or related to, the Chapter 11 Cases and the Plan pursuant to sections 105(a) and 1142
of the Bankruptcy Code, including jurisdiction to:
1.
Allow, disallow, determine, liquidate, classify, estimate, or establish the priority,
Secured or unsecured status, or amount of any Claim or Interest, including the resolution of any
request for payment of any Administrative Claim and the resolution of any and all objections to
the Secured or unsecured status, priority, amount, or allowance of Claims or Interests;
2.
Decide and resolve all matters related to the granting and denying, in whole or in
part, any applications for allowance of compensation or reimbursement of expenses to
Professionals authorized pursuant to the Bankruptcy Code or the Plan;
3.
Resolve any matters related to (for the avoidance of doubt, notwithstanding whether
such treatment arises under the terms of the Plan or the Sale Order): (a) the assumption,
assumption and assignment, or rejection of any Executory Contract or Unexpired Lease to which
a Debtor is party or with respect to which a Debtor may be liable in any manner and to hear,
determine, and, if necessary, liquidate, any Claims arising therefrom, including Claims related to
the rejection of an Executory Contract or Unexpired Lease, Cure Claims pursuant to section 365
of the Bankruptcy Code, or any other matter related to such Executory Contract or Unexpired
Lease; (b) any potential contractual obligation under any Executory Contract or Unexpired Lease
that is assumed and/or assigned; (c) the Debtors amending, modifying, or supplementing, after the
Effective Date, pursuant to Article X of the Plan, any Executory Contracts or Unexpired Leases to
the Schedule of Assumed Executory Contracts and Unexpired Leases or otherwise; and (d) any
dispute regarding whether a contract or lease is or was executory or expired;
4.
Ensure that distributions to Holders of Allowed Claims and Allowed Interests are
accomplished pursuant to the provisions of the Plan;
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5.
Adjudicate, decide, or resolve any motions, adversary proceedings, contested or
litigated matters, and any other matters, and grant or deny any applications involving a Debtor that
may be pending on the Effective Date;
6.
Adjudicate, decide, or resolve any and all matters related to Causes of Action;
7.
Adjudicate, decide, or resolve any and all matters related to section 1141 of the
Bankruptcy Code;
8.
Enter and implement such orders as may be necessary or appropriate to execute,
implement, or consummate the provisions of the Plan and all contracts, instruments, releases,
indentures, and other agreements or documents created in connection with the Plan, the Plan
Supplement, or the Disclosure Statement;
9.
Resolve any cases, controversies, suits, or disputes that may arise in connection
with the interpretation of any Sale Order;
10.
Enter and enforce any order for the sale of property pursuant to sections 363, 1123,
or 1146(a) of the Bankruptcy Code, including any sale of the Debtors’ real property, to the extent
the Plan Administrator asks the Bankruptcy Court to approve such sale pursuant to section 363 of
the Bankruptcy Code;
11.
Resolve any cases, controversies, suits, disputes, or Causes of Action that may arise
in connection with the Consummation, including interpretation or enforcement of the Plan or any
Entity’s obligations incurred in connection with the Plan;
12.
Issue injunctions, enter and implement other orders, or take such other actions as
may be necessary or appropriate to restrain interference by any Entity with Consummation or
enforcement of the Plan;
13.
Resolve any cases, controversies, suits, disputes, or Causes of Action with respect
to the settlements, compromises, releases, injunctions, exculpations, and other provisions
contained in Article VIII of the Plan and enter such orders as may be necessary or appropriate to
implement or enforce such releases, injunctions, and other provisions;
14.
Resolve any cases, controversies, suits, disputes, or Causes of Action with respect
to the repayment or return of distributions and the recovery of additional amounts owed by the
Holder of a Claim or Interest for amounts not timely repaid pursuant to the Plan;
15.
Enter and implement such orders as are necessary or appropriate if the
Confirmation Order is for any reason modified, stayed, reversed, revoked, or vacated;
16.
Enter an order or final decree concluding or closing any of the Chapter 11 Cases;
17.
Determine any other matters that may arise in connection with or relate to the Plan,
the Disclosure Statement, the Confirmation Order, or any contract, instrument, release, indenture,
or other agreement or document created in connection with the Plan or the Disclosure Statement;
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18.
Adjudicate any and all disputes arising from or relating to distributions under the
Plan or any transactions contemplated therein;
19.
Consider any modifications of the Plan, to cure any defect or omission, or to
reconcile any inconsistency in any Bankruptcy Court order, including the Confirmation Order;
20.
Determine requests for the payment of Claims and Interests entitled to priority
pursuant to section 507 of the Bankruptcy Code;
21.
Hear and determine disputes arising in connection with the interpretation,
implementation, or enforcement of the Plan or the Confirmation Order, or the Sale Orders,
including disputes arising under agreements, documents, or instruments executed in connection
with the Plan;
22.
Hear and determine matters concerning state, local, and federal taxes in accordance
with sections 346, 505, and 1146 of the Bankruptcy Code;
23.
Hear and determine matters concerning section 1145 of the Bankruptcy Code;
24.
Hear and determine all disputes involving the existence, nature, scope, or
enforcement of any exculpations, discharges, injunctions, and releases granted in connection with
and under the Plan, including under Article VIII;
25.
Hear and determine all disputes related to any Sale Transaction;
26.
Enforce all orders previously entered by the Bankruptcy Court;
27.
Hear any other matter over which the Court has jurisdiction under the Bankruptcy
Code; and
28.
Enter an order concluding or closing the Chapter 11 Cases.
ARTICLE XII.
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
A.
Immediate Binding Effect.
Subject to Article IX.A of the Plan and notwithstanding Bankruptcy Rules 3020(e),
6004(h), or 7062 or otherwise, upon the occurrence of the Effective Date, the terms of the Plan
and the Plan Supplement shall be immediately effective and enforceable and deemed binding upon
the Debtors, the Wind-Down Debtors, any and all Holders of Claims or Interests (irrespective of
whether the Holders of such Claims or Interests are deemed to have accepted or rejected the Plan),
all Entities that are parties to or are subject to the settlements, compromises, releases, discharges,
and injunctions described in the Plan, each Entity acquiring property under the Plan, and any and
all non-Debtor parties to Executory Contracts and Unexpired Leases with the Debtors. All Claims
and debts shall be as fixed, adjusted, or compromised, as applicable, pursuant to the Plan regardless
of whether any Holder of a Claim or debt has voted on the Plan.
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B.
Additional Documents.
On or before the Effective Date, the Debtors may File with the Bankruptcy Court such
agreements and other documents as may be necessary or appropriate to effectuate and further
evidence the terms and conditions of the Plan. The Debtors, the Wind-Down Debtors, and all
Holders of Claims or Interests receiving distributions pursuant to the Plan, and all other parties in
interest may, from time to time, prepare, execute, and deliver any agreements or documents and
take any other actions as may be necessary or advisable to effectuate the provisions and intent of
the Plan.
C.
Reservation of Rights.
Except as expressly set forth herein, the Plan shall have no force or effect unless the
Bankruptcy Court enters the Confirmation Order, and the Confirmation Order shall have no force
or effect if the Effective Date does not occur. Neither the Plan, any statement or provision
contained in the Plan, nor any action taken or not taken by the Debtors or any Debtor with respect
to the Plan, the Disclosure Statement, the Confirmation Order, or the Plan Supplement shall be or
shall be deemed to be an admission or waiver of any rights of the Debtors or any Debtor with
respect to the Holders of Claims or Interests, unless and until the Effective Date has occurred.
D.
Successors and Assigns.
The rights, benefits, and obligations of any Entity named or referred to in the Plan or the
Confirmation Order shall be binding on, and shall inure to the benefit of any heir, executor,
administrator, successor, or assign, Affiliate, officer, director, manager, trustee, agent,
representative, attorney, beneficiaries, or guardian, if any, of each such Entity.
E.
Service of Documents.
Any pleading, notice, or other document required by the Plan to be served on or delivered
to the Debtors shall be served, including via email in addition to any other method of service, on
the parties listed below:
1. If to the Debtors:
c/o Vyaire Medical, Inc.
26126 N Riverwoods Blvd
Mettawa, IL 60045
Attention:
Charles N. Braley, Chief Restructuring Officer
E-mail address:
with copies to:
Kirkland & Ellis LLP
333 West Wolf Point Plaza
Chicago, IL 60654
Attention:
Spencer Winters, P.C.
Yusuf Salloum
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E-mail address:
spencer.winters@kirkland.com
yusuf.salloum@kirkland.com
and
Kirkland & Ellis LLP
601 Lexington Avenue
New York, New York 10022
Attention:
Josh Sussberg, P.C.
Chris Ceresa
E-mail address:
jsussberg@kirkland.com
chris.ceresa@kirkland.com
2. If to the DIP Lenders:
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
200 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10166
Attention:
Scott J. Greenberg
Jason Zachary Goldstein
Joshua Brody
Kevin Liang
E-mail address:
SGreenberg@gibsondunn.com
JGoldstein@gibsondunn.com
JBrody@gibsondunn.com
KLiang@gibsondunn.com
Pachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones LLP
919 North Market Street, 17th Floor
Wilmington, DE 19801
Attention:
Laura Davis Jones
E-mail address:
ljones@pszjlaw.com
3. If to the Committee:
McDermott Will & Emery LLP
David R. Hurst
Maris J. Kandestin
The Brandywine Building
1000 N. West Street, Suite 1400
Wilmington, DE 19801
E-Mail: dhurst@mwe.com
mkandestin@mwe.com
- and -
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Darren Azman
Kristin Going
One Vanderbilt Avenue
New York, NY 10017
E-Mail: dazman@mwe.com
kgoing@mwe.com
4. If to the U.S. Trustee:
Office to the United States Trustee
844 King Street
Suite 2207, Lockbox 35
Wilmington, Delaware 19801
Attention:
Benjamin A. Hackman
E-mail address:
Benjamin.a.hackman@usdoj.gov
To be effective, all notices, requests, and demands to or upon the Debtors shall be in writing
(which may be by email), and, unless otherwise expressly provided herein, shall be deemed to
have been duly given or made when actually delivered or, in the case of notice by email, when
received and telephonically confirmed. After the Effective Date, the Debtors shall have authority
to send a notice to Entities that to continue to receive documents pursuant to Bankruptcy
Rule 2002, such Entity must File a renewed request to receive documents pursuant to Bankruptcy
Rule 2002. After the Effective Date, the Debtors are authorized to limit the list of Entities
receiving documents pursuant to Bankruptcy Rule 2002 to those (i) Entities who have Filed such
renewed requests; and (ii) those Entities whose rights are affected by such documents.
F.
Enforcement of Confirmation Order.
On and after the Effective Date, the Debtors and the Wind-Down Debtors and Plan
Administrator, as applicable, shall be entitled to enforce the terms of the Confirmation Order and
the Plan (which shall include, for the avoidance of doubt, the Plan Supplement).
G.
Entire Agreement.
Except as otherwise indicated, the Plan supersedes all previous and contemporaneous
negotiations, promises, covenants, agreements, understandings, and representations on such
subjects, all of which have become merged and integrated into the Plan.
H.
Exhibits.
All exhibits and documents included in the Plan Supplement are incorporated into and are
a part of the Plan as if set forth in full in the Plan. After the exhibits and documents are Filed,
copies of such exhibits and documents shall be available upon written request to the Debtors’
counsel at the address above or by downloading such exhibits and documents from the Debtors’
restructuring website at https://omniagentsolutions.com/Vyaire or the Bankruptcy Court’s website
at deb.uscourts.gov.
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I.
Nonseverability of Plan Provisions.
The provisions of the Plan, including its release, injunction, exculpation, and compromise
provisions, are mutually dependent and non-severable. The Confirmation Order shall constitute a
judicial determination and shall provide that each term and provision of the Plan, as it may have
been altered or interpreted in accordance with the foregoing, is: (i) valid and enforceable pursuant
to its terms; (ii) integral to the Plan and may not be deleted or modified without the consent of the
Debtors, consistent with the terms set forth herein; and (iii) nonseverable and mutually dependent;
provided that, notwithstanding the inclusion of the Asset Purchase Agreements or any documents
ancillary thereto in the Plan Supplement, any Sale Transaction contemplated in any Asset Purchase
Agreement is severable from the Plan and the Confirmation Order, and the non-Confirmation or
non-Consummation of the Plan shall not require or result in the voiding, rescission, reversal, or
unwinding of the applicable Sale Transaction contemplated in any Asset Purchase Agreement or
the revocation of the Debtors’ authority under any Sale Order to consummate such Sale
Transaction.
J.
Closing of Chapter 11 Cases.
The Plan Administrator shall, promptly after the full administration of the Chapter 11
Cases, File with the Bankruptcy Court all documents required by Bankruptcy Rule 3022 or Local
Rule 3002-1, including the motion required by Local Rule 3002-1, and any applicable order
necessary to close the Chapter 11 Cases.
Respectfully submitted,
Dated: November 11, 2024
Vyaire Medical, Inc.
on behalf of itself and all other Debtors
/s/ Charles N. Braley
Name:
Charles N. Braley
Title:
Chief Restructuring Officer
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Exhibit B
Confirmation Order Notice
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IN THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT
FOR THE DISTRICT OF DELAWARE
)
In re:
)
Chapter 11
)
VYAIRE MEDICAL, INC., et al.,1
)
Case No. 24-11217 (BLS)
)
Debtors.
)
(Jointly Administered)
)
NOTICE OF (I) ENTRY OF CONFIRMATION ORDER,
(II) OCCURRENCE OF EFFECTIVE DATE, AND (III) RELATED BAR DATES
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT on [●], 2024, the United States Bankruptcy Court for
the District of Delaware (the “Bankruptcy Court”) confirmed the [Second Amended Joint Chapter
11 Plan of Reorganization of Vyaire Medical, Inc. and Its Debtor Affiliates Pursuant to Chapter
11 of the Bankruptcy Code] [Docket No. [●]] (the “Plan”),2 which was attached as Exhibit A to
the [Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, and Order Confirming the Second Amended Joint
Chapter 11 Plan of Reorganization of Vyaire Medical, Inc. and Its Debtor Affiliates Pursuant to
Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code] [Docket No. [●]] (the “Confirmation Order”).
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT the Effective Date, as defined in the Plan,
occurred on [_______], 2024.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT pursuant to Article V of the Plan, unless
otherwise provided by a Final Order of the Bankruptcy Court, all Proofs of Claim with respect to
Claims arising from the rejection of Executory Contracts or Unexpired Leases, pursuant to the
Plan or this Confirmation Order, if any, must be Filed with the Bankruptcy Court within thirty (30)
days after the later of (1) the date of entry of an order of the Bankruptcy Court (including this
Confirmation Order) approving such rejection, (2) the effective date of such rejection, or (3) the
Effective Date. All Allowed Claims arising from the rejection of the Debtors’ Executory Contracts
or Unexpired Leases shall be classified as General Unsecured Claims and shall be treated in
accordance with Article III of the Plan or such other treatment as agreed to by the Wind-Down
Debtor and the Holder of such Claim.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT, except as otherwise provided by the
Confirmation Order, the Plan, or a Final Order of the Bankruptcy Court, the deadline for filing
requests for payment of Administrative Claims shall be the later of [_______], 202[●] (the
“Administrative Claim Bar Date”), which is the first Business Day that is 30 days after the
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’ 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 Capitalized terms used but not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings given to them in Plan.
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Effective Date. If a Holder of an Administrative Claim (other than DIP Claims, Professional
Fee Claims, or claims subject to section 503(b)(1)(D) of the Bankruptcy Code) that is
required to, but does not, file and serve a request for payment of such Administrative Claim
by the Administrative Claim Bar Date, such Holder shall be forever barred, estopped, and
enjoined from asserting such Administrative Claims against the Debtors, the Wind-Down
Debtor, or their property without the need for any objection from the Wind-Down Debtor
or any notice to or action, order, or approval of the Bankruptcy Court.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT, pursuant to the Plan, the Deadline to file
final requests for payment of Professional Fee Claims is [_______], 202[●] (the “Professional Fee
Application Deadline”), which is the first Business Day that is sixty (60) days after the Effective
Date. All professionals must file final requests for payment of Professional Fee Claims by no later
than the Professional Fee Application Deadline to receive final approval of the fees and expenses
incurred in these Chapter 11 Cases.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT the Plan and its provisions are binding on
the Debtors, the Wind-Down Debtor, any Holder of a Claim or Interest and such Holder’s
respective successors and assigns, whether or not the Claim or Interest of such Holder is Impaired
under the Plan, and whether or not such Holder or Entity voted to accept the Plan.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT the Plan, this Confirmation Order, and
other documents and materials filed in these Chapter 11 Cases may be obtained at no charge from
Omni Agent Solutions, Inc., the notice and claims agent retained by the Debtors in these Chapter
11 Cases (the “Notice and Claims Agent”) by (a) visiting the Debtors’ restructuring website at
https://omniagentsolutions.com/Vyaire, (b) writing to: Omni Agent Solutions, Inc., Re: Vyaire
Medical, Inc. et al., 5955 De Soto Avenue, Suite 1000, Woodland Hills, CA 91367, (c) emailing
Vyaireinquiries@omniagnt.com, or (d) calling the Debtors’ Notice and Claims Agent at (866) 956-
2140 (Domestic) or +1 (818) 666-3635 (International). You may also obtain copies of any
pleadings filed in these Chapter 11 Cases for a fee via PACER at: https://ecf.deb.uscourts.gov/.
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Dated: [●], 2024
Wilmington, Delaware
/s/ DRAFT
COLE SCHOTZ P.C.
KIRKLAND & ELLIS LLP
Patrick J. Reilley (No. 4451)
KIRKLAND & ELLIS INTERNATIONAL LLP
500 Delaware Avenue, Suite 1410
Joshua A. Sussberg, P.C. (admitted pro hac vice)
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. (admitted pro hac vice)
Spencer A. Winters, P.C. (admitted pro hac vice)
Warren A. Usatine, Esq (admitted pro hac vice)
Yusuf U. Salloum (admitted pro hac vice)
Court Plaza North, 25 Main Street
333 West Wolf Point Plaza
Hackensack, New Jersey 07601
Chicago, Illinois 60654
Telephone:
(201) 489-3000
Telephone:
(312) 862-2000
Facsimile:
(201) 489-1536
Facsimile:
(312) 862-2200
Email:
msirota@coleschotz.com
Email:
spencer.winters@kirkland.com
wusatine@coleschotz.com
yusuf.salloum@kirkland.com
Co-Counsel to the Debtors
Co-Counsel to the Debtors
and Debtors in Possession
and Debtors in Possession
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