Chapter 11
noun
: bankruptcy as provided under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code which governs corporate reorganization
filed for Chapter 11
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Spirit’s unionized pilots have publicly urged the airline’s major lenders to back the company’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization, warning liquidation would severely impact the local economy.
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South Florida Sun Sentinel, Sun Sentinel, 15 Jan. 2026
The retailer was seeking court permission to make an initial $400 million draw, with the remaining amounts becoming available later in the Chapter 11 case.
—Bloomberg Wire, Dallas Morning News, 15 Jan. 2026
On Tuesday, Van Raemdonck was appointed CEO of Saks Global, the same day as the luxury department store giant, which includes Neiman Marcus Group (and its Bergdorf Goodman division) and Saks Fifth Avenue, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
—Phil Wahba, Fortune, 15 Jan. 2026
Through Chapter 11, the business will seek to reorganize its debts and explore strategic options that could include new investment, asset sales or a potential buyer, according to court filings.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 14 Jan. 2026
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South Florida Sun Sentinel, Sun Sentinel, 15 Jan. 2026
The retailer was seeking court permission to make an initial $400 million draw, with the remaining amounts becoming available later in the Chapter 11 case.
—Bloomberg Wire, Dallas Morning News, 15 Jan. 2026
On Tuesday, Van Raemdonck was appointed CEO of Saks Global, the same day as the luxury department store giant, which includes Neiman Marcus Group (and its Bergdorf Goodman division) and Saks Fifth Avenue, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
—Phil Wahba, Fortune, 15 Jan. 2026
Through Chapter 11, the business will seek to reorganize its debts and explore strategic options that could include new investment, asset sales or a potential buyer, according to court filings.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 14 Jan. 2026
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“Chapter 11.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Chapter%2011. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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