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Total NOOB Question
When a company comes out of Chapter 11 protection, does the stock generally go up immediately?
I apologize if this is a stupid question; I am very green when it comes to the market. |
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Re: Total NOOB Question
This would be very dependent on what deal was worked out to bring the company out of chap 11.
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Re: Total NOOB Question
Usually the previous common stock becomes wallpaper. The former bonds and preferred (if any are converted into "new" common stock.
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Re: Total NOOB Question
Just to add a little more to what the others have said: When a company files for Chapter 11, the creditors have to be paid off before the owners. Since w/ a BK company the liabilities exceed the assests, there is almost never anything left over for the stock holders. Since a company is often more valuable as a business than selling off the assets for scrap value, the creditors will take ownership of the company as compensation. The bankruptcy judge determines who gets paid, how much, etc. He can order the sale of assets and must approve any actions the company takes. As part of the exit from BK, the old stock will be cancelled and new stock be issued. For a large company, the new stock will often be traded on the stock market under a new symbol. Until the old stock is cancelled it can still be traded over the counter, but barring a major miracle it will be worthless. This is from the UAL FAQ on the United web site: What does it mean that the common stock will be cancelled? Why aren't current common stockholders receiving anything under the Plan? As the company said would likely be the case for some time, the proposed Plan stipulates that UAL's current Common stock will be terminated and cease to have any value. Unfortunately, current stockholders are unable to receive any distribution because under the law, stockholders are only entitled to receive anything for their equity interests after most creditors are paid in full, which will not be the case. The Reorganized United will issue new stock to its new shareholders pursuant to the Plan. |
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Re: Total NOOB Question
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Usually the previous common stock becomes wallpaper. The former bonds and preferred (if any are converted into "new" common stock. [/ QUOTE ] I could be mistaken, but I don't believe there is going to be a "new" stock in this case, as they came up with a financing plan to come out of Chapter 11...the specific stock in question is CPTCQ, if that helps. I just believe in their technology and want to keep this stock as a long-term invesment. But if it shoots up significantly when the "Q" is removed, I would probably like to dump enough to get my initial investment back, and retain the rest for long-term growth. Keep in mind - I am truly a noob, so please be nice if I am being asinine. [img]/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img] |
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Re: Total NOOB Question
Irvine, CA, October 25, 2005 - Composite Technology Corporation (CTC) (OTC Bulletin Board: CPTCQ.OB),
a leading developer of high-performance composite core cables for electric transmission and distribution lines, today announced that the hearing to decide on the approval of its Chapter 11 plan of reorganization commenced yesterday in front of United States Bankruptcy Judge John Ryan. Since there was insufficient time to hear all of the testimony of witnesses addressing plan confirmation issues the case will continue on Friday, October 28, 2005 at 9:00am and if necessary, possibly on Monday, October 31, 2005. About CTC: Composite Technology Corporation is an Irvine, California based company providing high performance composite core conductor cables for electric transmission and distribution lines. We believe our novel proprietary ACCC cable is superior to existing conventional conductor products of the same diameter in a number of key performance areas, including: Up to double the current carrying capacity of conventional cables; virtually eliminates high-temperature sag; uses conventional installation methods and tools; reduces construction costs on new lines by requiring fewer structures; may be retrofitted on existing structures to increase current capacity; non-corrosive core; eliminates bi-metallic corrosion; and reduces line losses, compared with same diameter conventional cables, at same operating temperatures. More information can be found at www.compositetechcorp.com or by contacting James Carswell, Director of Investor Relations, at 760-416-8628. |
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I just believe in their technology and want to keep this stock as a long-term invesment. But if it shoots up significantly when the "Q" is removed, I would probably like to dump enough to get my initial investment back, and retain the rest for long-term growth. [/ QUOTE ] When did you buy the stock? |
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Yeah, I've seen all of their press releases...but what does that mean specifically to this conversation?
I only bought it 3 weeks ago, why? |
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Just wondered what your cost basis was on the stock.
The reason I posted the release was that anyone following this stock will be looking for some certainty as to what the reorganization will look like after the bankruptcy proceedings. Smart money will act based on the information coming out of that proceeding. |
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Re: Total NOOB Question
I see.
Thank you for the information. |
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