26 Mar 2009
Rubber & Plastics News
Middlebury, Connecticut - Chemtura Corp. has gained approvals by the US Bankruptcy Court for measures which will allow it to continue normal business during restructuring.
"The court's approval is a positive step forward in resolving our financial challenges, solidifying the basis of confidence of our suppliers and customers and enabling our operations to continue without interruption," said Craig Rogerson, Chemtura's chairman, president and ceo.
Chemtura now has interim access to $190 million (Euro 140 million) of its $400 million debtor-in-possession financing from Citibank N.A., as administrative agent. This, with cash from the company's ongoing operations, will provide Chemtura with financial flexibility to operate its business.
The company can also pay all outstanding wages, health benefits and other employee obligations. Also, Chemtura can continue to honor all of its current customer policies and programs, to ensure the restructuring process will not affect customers.
Chemtura and 26 US affiliates filed voluntary Chapter 11 petitions in the US Bankruptcy Court 18 March. Its non-US subsidiaries are not included in the filing.
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Staff report from Rubber & Plastics News (a Crain publication)
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