Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc.

Delaware Bankruptcy Court
Chapter 11
Judge:Brendan Linehan Shannon
Case #: 1:26-bk-10708
Case Filed:May 11, 2026

TypeCorporation
Tax IDsubscribers only
# of Creditors1,000-5,000
Est. Assets$100,000,001 to $500 million
Est. Liabilities $100,000,001 to $500 million
Nature of Business Other
Nature of Debts Primarily Business

Debtor
Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc.
7007 NW 77th Ave.
Miami, FL 33166
Represented By
Robert J. Dehney
Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell
contact info
Last checked: never
U.S. Trustee
U.S. Trustee
Office of the United States Trustee J. Caleb Boggs Federal Building 844 King Street, Suite 2207 Lockbox 35
Wilmington, DE 19801


Docket last updated: 3 minutes ago
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
39 39 order Appear pro hac vice Tue 05/12 3:29 PM
Order Approving Motion for Admission pro hac vice of Thomas Dunn Related [+] Order Signed on 5/12/2026. (JMW)
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38 38 order Appear pro hac vice Tue 05/12 3:28 PM
Order Approving Motion for Admission pro hac vice of Jennifer L. Rodburg Related [+] Order Signed on 5/12/2026. (JMW)
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37 37 order Appear pro hac vice Tue 05/12 3:27 PM
Order Approving Motion for Admission pro hac vice of Robert Bickford Related [+] Order Signed on 5/12/2026. (JMW)
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36 36 claims Affidavit/Declaration of Mailing Tue 05/12 2:36 PM
Affidavit/Declaration of Mailing of Ryan Vyskocil Regarding Debtors Motion for Entry of an Order Directing Joint Administration of Chapter 11 Cases, Joint Pre-Packaged Chapter 11 Plan of Reorganization of Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc. and Its Debtor Affiliates, Disclosure Statement Pursuant to Section 1125 of the Bankruptcy Code for the Joint Pre-Packaged Chapter 11 Plan of Reorganization of Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc., and Its Debtor Affiliates, Declaration of Jesse York in Support of Chapter 11 Petitions and First Day Relief, Debtors Application for Entry of an Order (I) Authorizing the Appointment of Kroll Restructuring Administration LLC as Claims and Noticing Agent and (II) Granting Related Relief, Debtors Motion for Entry of an Order (I) Authorizing Debtors to Seal Certain Personally Identifiable Information for Individuals and (II) Granting Related Relief, Debtors Motion for Entry of Interim and Final Orders (I) Prohibiting Utility Providers from Altering, Refusing or Discontinuing Utility Services, (II) Approving Proposed Adequate Assurance of Payment to Utility Providers and Authorizing Debtors to Provide Additional Assurance, (III) Establishing Procedures to Resolve Requests for Additional Assurance, and (IV) Granting Related Relief, Debtors Motion for Entry of Interim and Final Orders (I) Authorizing Debtors to (A) Continue Insurance Policies and Agreements Relating Thereto in the Ordinary Course of Business, Including Premium Finance Agreements, (B) Honor Certain Prepetition Obligations in Respect Thereof, and (C) Renew, Revise, Extend, Supplement, Change or Enter Into New Insurance Coverage and Premium Finance Agreements as Needed in Their Business Judgment, and (II) Granting Related Relief, Debtors Motion for Entry of Interim and Final Orders (I) Authorizing the Debtors to Honor and Continue Customer Programs and Customer Obligations and (II) Granting Related Relief, Debtors Motion for Entry of Interim and Final Orders Authorizing (I) the Debtors to Pay Certain Prepetition Taxes and Fees, (II) Financial Institutions to Honor and Process Related Checks and Transfers, and (III) Granting Related Relief, Debtors Motion for Entry of Interim and Final Orders for (I) Authority to Pay or Honor Prepetition Trade Claims in the Ordinary Course, and (II) Related Relief, Debtors Motion for Entry of Interim and Final Orders (I) Authorizing, but Not Directing, the Debtors to (A) Pay Prepetition Employee Wages, Salaries, Other Compensation, and Reimbursable Employee Expenses and (B) Maintain Employee Benefits Programs, and (II) Granting Related Relief, Debtors Motion for Entry of Interim and Final Orders (I) Authorizing Debtors to (A) Continue Their Existing Cash Management System, (B) Honor Certain Prepetition and Postpetition Obligations Related Thereto, (C) Maintain Their Bank Accounts and Existing Business Forms, (D) Implement Changes to the Existing Cash Management System as Necessary, and (E) Continue Ordinary Course Intercompany Transactions; (II) Provide Limited Relief from the Requirements of 11 U.S.C. § 345(b) and the U.S. Trustees Operating Guidelines; and (III) Granting Related Relief, Debtors Motion for Entry of Interim and Final Orders (I) Approving Notification and Hearing Procedures for Certain Transfers of and Declarations of Worthlessness with Respect to SBS Stock and (II) Granting Related Relief, Debtors Motion for Entry of an Order (I) Scheduling a Combined Disclosure Statement Approval and Plan Confirmation Hearing, (II) Establishing Plan and Disclosure Statement Objection Deadlines and Related Procedures, (III) Approving the Solicitation Procedures, (IV) Approving the Confirmation Hearing Notice, and (V) Waiving the Requirements that the U.S. Trustee Convene a Meeting of Creditors and the Debtors File Schedules and SOFAS, Debtors Motion for Interim and Final Orders (I) Authorizing Secured Post-Petition Financing Pursuant to 11 U.S.C. § 364, (II) Authorizing Use of Cash Collateral, (III) Granting Adequate Protection Pursuant to 11 U.S.C. §§ 361, 363 and 364, (IV) Scheduling a Final Hearing, and (V) Granting Related Relief, Declaration of Timothy Hagamen in Support of the Debtors Motion for Interim and Final Orders (I) Authorizing Secured Postpetition Financing Pursuant to 11 U.S.C. § 364, (II) Authorizing Use of Cash Collateral, (III) Granting Adequate Protection Pursuant to 11 U.S.C. §§ 361, 363 and 364, (IV) Scheduling a Final Hearing, and (V) Granting Related Relief, Debtors Motion for Entry of an Order Authorizing the Debtors to File Under Seal the Notice of Filing of Fee Letters in Connection with Debtors Motion for Interim and Final Orders (I) Authorizing Secured Post-Petition Financing Pursuant to 11 U.S.S. § 364, (II) Authorizing Use of Cash Collateral, (III) Granting Adequate Protection Pursuant to 11 U.S.C. §§ 361, 363 and 364, (IV) Scheduling a Final Hearing, and (V) Granting Related Relief, Notice of Hearing to Consider First Day Motions Scheduled for May 12, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. (Eastern Time), and Notice of (I) Filing of Chapter 11 Petitions and Related Documents and (II) Agenda for Hearing Scheduled for May 12, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. (Eastern Time) . Filed by Kroll Restructuring Administration LLC. Related [+] (Steele, Benjamin)
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35 35 court Standing Order/Transcripts Tue 05/12 11:10 AM
The transcriber has requested a standing order for all hearings in this case. To obtain a copy of a transcript contact the transcriber Reliable Companies . Telephone number 302-654-8080 .. Related [+]
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34 34 motion Pro Hac Vice Admission - Motion Tue 05/12 10:41 AM
Motion to Appear pro hac vice Thomas Dunn of Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP . Receipt Number 4967689, Filed by Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc.. (Sawyer, Casey)
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33 33 motion Pro Hac Vice Admission - Motion Tue 05/12 10:39 AM
Motion to Appear pro hac vice Robert Bickford of Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP . Receipt Number 4967689, Filed by Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc.. (Sawyer, Casey)
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32 32 motion Pro Hac Vice Admission - Motion Tue 05/12 10:37 AM
Motion to Appear pro hac vice of Jennifer L. Rodburg of Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP . Receipt Number 4967689, Filed by Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc.. (Sawyer, Casey)
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31 31 notice Appearance - Notice Tue 05/12 10:36 AM
Notice of Appearance. Filed by SoundExchange, Inc.. (Meltzer, Evelyn)
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Att: 1 Certificate of Service
30 30 order Appear pro hac vice Tue 05/12 10:16 AM
Order Approving Motion for Admission pro hac vice of Brian Kinney Related [+] Order Signed on 5/12/2026. (JMW)
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29 29 order Appear pro hac vice Tue 05/12 10:16 AM
Order Approving Motion for Admission pro hac vice of Andrew Harmeyer Related [+] Order Signed on 5/12/2026. (JMW)
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28 28 order Appear pro hac vice Tue 05/12 10:15 AM
Order Approving Motion for Admission pro hac vice of Michael Price Related [+] Order Signed on 5/12/2026. (JMW)
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27 27 motion Pro Hac Vice Admission - Motion Tue 05/12 9:21 AM
Motion to Appear pro hac vice of Brian Kinney of Milbank LLP . Receipt Number 4967512, Filed by Ad Hoc Committee. (Merchant, Michael)
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26 26 motion Pro Hac Vice Admission - Motion Tue 05/12 9:20 AM
Motion to Appear pro hac vice of Andrew Harmeyer of Milbank LLP . Receipt Number 4967512, Filed by Ad Hoc Committee. (Merchant, Michael)
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25 25 motion Pro Hac Vice Admission - Motion Tue 05/12 9:17 AM
Motion to Appear pro hac vice of Michael Price of Milbank LLP . Receipt Number 4967512, Filed by Ad Hoc Committee. (Merchant, Michael)
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24 24 notice Appearance - Notice Tue 05/12 9:13 AM
Notice of Appearance. Filed by Ad Hoc Committee. (Merchant, Michael)
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misc Add Attorney Tue 05/12 8:57 AM
Filed by U.S. Trustee. (Leamy, Jane)
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misc Add Attorney Tue 05/12 8:57 AM
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misc Add Attorney Tue 05/12 9:16 AM
Attorney Amanda R. Steele and Michael Joseph Merchant for Ad Hoc Committee, Michael W. Price and Michael Joseph Merchant for Ad Hoc Committee, Andrew Harmeyer and Michael Joseph Merchant for Ad Hoc Committee, Brian Kinney and Michael Joseph Merchant for Ad Hoc Committee added to case Filed by Ad Hoc Committee. (Merchant, Michael)
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misc Add Attorney Tue 05/12 10:37 AM
Attorney Evelyn J. Meltzer and Evelyn J. Meltzer for SoundExchange, Inc. added to case Filed by SoundExchange, Inc.. (Meltzer, Evelyn)
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Monday, May 11, 2026
23 23 6 pgs notice Agenda of Matters Scheduled for Hearing - Notice Mon 05/11 10:21 PM
Notice of Agenda of Matters Scheduled for Hearing Filed by Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc.. Hearing scheduled for 5/12/2026 at 03:00 PM at US Bankruptcy Court, 824 Market St., 6th Fl., Courtroom #1, Wilmington, Delaware. (Sawyer, Casey)
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Att: 1 Exhibit A
22 22 5 pgs notice Hearing - Notice Mon 05/11 9:50 PM
Notice of Hearing to Consider First Day Motions Scheduled for May 12, 2026, at 3:00 P.M. (Eastern Time) Filed by Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc.. Hearing scheduled for 5/12/2026 at 03:00 PM at US Bankruptcy Court, 824 Market St., 6th Fl., Courtroom #1, Wilmington, Delaware. (Sawyer, Casey)
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21 21 misc List of Creditors Mon 05/11 9:24 PM
List of Creditors // Notice of Filing of Creditor Matrix Filed by Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc.. (Sawyer, Casey)
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Att: 1 List of Creditors
20 20 motion File Under Seal - Motion (B) Mon 05/11 9:14 PM
Motion to File Under Seal Debtors' Motion for Entry of an Order Authorizing the Debtors to File Under Seal the Notice of Filing of Fee Letters in Connection with Debtors' Motion for Interim and Final Orders (I) Authorizing Secured Post-Petition Financing Pursuant to 11 U.S.C. § 364, (II) Authorizing Use of Cash Collateral, (III) Granting Adequate Protection Pursuant to 11 U.S.C. §§ 361, 363 and 364, (IV) Scheduling a Final Hearing, and (V) Granting Related Relief Filed by Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc.. (Sawyer, Casey)
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Att: 1 Exhibit A
19 19 misc Exhibit Mon 05/11 8:56 PM
[SEALED] Exhibit(s) Notice of Filing of Fee Letters in Connection with Debtors' Motion for Interim and Final Orders (I) Authorizing Secured Post-Petition Financing Pursuant to 11 U.S.C. § 364, (II) Authorizing Use of Cash Collateral, (III) Granting Adequate Protection Pursuant to 11 U.S.C. §§ 361, 363 and 364, (IV) Scheduling a Final Hearing, and (V) Granting Related Relief Related [+] Filed by Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc.. (Sawyer, Casey)
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18 18 misc Declaration Mon 05/11 8:53 PM
Declaration of Timothy Hagamen in Support of the Debtors' Motion for Interim and Final Orders (I) Authorizing Secured Postpetition Financing Pursuant to 11 U.S.C. § 364, (II) Authorizing Use of Cash Collateral, (III) Granting Adequate Protection Pursuant to 11 U.S.C. §§ 361, 363 and 364, (IV) Scheduling a Final Hearing, and (V) Granting Related Relief Filed by Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc.. (Sawyer, Casey)
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17 17 46 pgs motion Approve Debtor In Possession Financing - Motion Mon 05/11 8:33 PM
Motion to Approve Debtor In Possession Financing Filed By Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc.(Harvey, Matthew)
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Att: 1 Exhibit A
16 16 motion Chapter 11 First Day Motions Mon 05/11 6:19 PM
Motion Regarding Chapter 11 First Day Motions // Debtors' Motion for Entry of an Order (I) Scheduling a Combined Disclosure Statement Approval and Plan Confirmation Hearing, (II) Establishing Plan and Disclosure Statement Objection Deadlines and Related Procedures, (III) Approving the Solicitation Procedures, (IV) Approving the Confirmation Hearing Notice, and (V) Waiving the Requirements That the U.S. Trustee Convene a Meeting of Creditors and the Debtors File Schedules and SOFAs Filed By Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc.(Butz, Daniel)
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Att: 1 Exhibit A: Proposed Order
15 15 motion Chapter 11 First Day Motions Mon 05/11 5:33 PM
Motion Regarding Chapter 11 First Day Motions // Debtors' Motion for Entry of Interim and Final Orders (I) Approving Notification and Hearing Procedures for Certain Transfers of and Declarations of Worthlessness With Respect to SBS Stock and (II) Granting Related Relief Filed By Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc.(Harvey, Matthew)
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Att: 1 Exhibit A: Proposed Interim Order
Att: 2 Exhibit B: Proposed Final Order
14 14 motion Chapter 11 First Day Motions Mon 05/11 5:25 PM
Motion Regarding Chapter 11 First Day Motions // Debtors' Motion for Entry Of Interim and Final Orders (I) Authorizing Debtors to (A) Continue Their Existing Cash Management System, (B) Honor Certain Prepetition and Postpetition Obligations Related Thereto, (C) Maintain Their Bank Accounts and Existing Business Forms, (D) Implement Changes to the Existing Cash Management System as Necessary, and (E) Continue Ordinary Course Intercompany Transactions; (II) Provide Limited Relief From the Requirements of 11 U.S.C. § 345(b) and the U.S. Trustee's Operating Guidelines; and (III) Granting Related Relief Filed By Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc.(Sawyer, Casey)
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Att: 1 Exhibit A: Proposed Interim Order
Att: 2 Exhibit B: Proposed Final Order
Att: 3 Exhibit C: Cash Flow Diagram
13 13 motion Motion to Pay Employee Wages Mon 05/11 5:05 PM
Motion to Pay Employee Wages // Debtors' Motion for Entry of Interim and Final Orders (I) Authorizing, But Not Directing, the Debtors to (A) Pay Prepetition Employee Wages, Salaries, Other Compensation, and Reimbursable Employee Expenses and (B) Maintain Employee Benefits Programs, and (II) Granting Related Relief Filed By Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc.(Sawyer, Casey)
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Att: 1 Exhibit A: Proposed Interim Order
Att: 2 Exhibit B: Proposed Final Order
12 12 motion Motion to Pay Critical Trade Vendor Claims Mon 05/11 5:01 PM
Motion to Pay Critical Trade Vendor Claims // Debtors' Motion for Entry of Interim and Final Orders for (I) Authority to Pay or Honor Prepetition Trade Claims in the Ordinary Course, and (II) Related Relief Filed By Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc.(Sawyer, Casey)
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Att: 1 Exhibit A: Proposed Interim Order
Att: 2 Exhibit B: Proposed Final Order
11 11 motion Motion to Pay Sales and Use Taxes Mon 05/11 4:55 PM
Motion to Pay Sales and Use Taxes // Debtors' Motion for Entry of Interim and Final Orders Authorizing (I) the Debtors to Pay Certain Prepetition Taxes and Fees, (II) Financial Institutions to Honor and Process Related Checks and Transfers, and (III) Granting Related Relief Filed By Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc.(Sawyer, Casey)
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Att: 1 Exhibit A: Proposed Interim Order
Att: 2 Exhibit B: Proposed Final Order
10 10 motion Motion to Continue Customer Programs Mon 05/11 4:46 PM
Motion to Continue Customer Programs // Debtors' Motion for Entry of Interim and Final Orders (I) Authorizing the Debtors to Honor and Continue Customer Programs and Customer Obligations and (II) Granting Related Relief Filed By Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc.(Sawyer, Casey)
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Att: 1 Exhibit A: Proposed Interim Order
Att: 2 Exhibit B: Proposed Final Order
9 9 motion Chapter 11 First Day Motions Mon 05/11 4:42 PM
Motion Regarding Chapter 11 First Day Motions // Debtors' Motion for Entry of Interim and Final Orders (I) Authorizing Debtors to (A) Continue Insurance Policies and Agreements Relating Thereto in the Ordinary Course of Business, Including Premium Finance Agreements, (B) Honor Certain Prepetition Obligations in Respect Thereof, and (C) Renew, Revise, Extend, Supplement, Change or Enter into New Insurance Coverage and Premium Finance Agreements as Needed in Their Business Judgment, and (II) Granting Related Relief Filed By Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc.(Sawyer, Casey)
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Att: 1 Exhibit A: Proposed Interim Order
Att: 2 Exhibit B: Proposed Final Order
8 8 motion Continuation of Utility Service - Motion Mon 05/11 4:38 PM
Motion for Continuation of Utility Service and Approval of Adequate Assurance of Payment to Utility Company Under Section 366(b) // Debtors' Motion for Entry of Interim and Final Orders (I) Prohibiting Utility Providers from Altering, Refusing or Discontinuing Utility Services, (II) Approving Proposed Adequate Assurance of Payment to Utility Providers and Authorizing Debtors to Provide Additional Assurance, (III) Establishing Procedures to Resolve Requests for Additional Assurance and (IV) Granting Related Relief Filed By Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc.(Sawyer, Casey)
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Att: 1 Exhibit A: Proposed Interim Order
Att: 2 Exhibit B: Proposed Final Order
7 7 motion File Under Seal - Motion (B) Mon 05/11 4:31 PM
Motion to File Under Seal // Debtors' Motion for Entry of an Order (I) Authorizing Debtors to Seal Certain Personally Identifiable Information for Individuals, and (II) Granting Related Relief Filed by Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc.. (Sawyer, Casey)
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Att: 1 Exhibit A: Proposed Order
6 6 motion Application to Appoint Claims/Noticing Agent Mon 05/11 4:23 PM
Application to Appoint Claims/Noticing Agent KROLL RESTRUCTURING ADMINISTRATION LLC Filed By Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc.(Sawyer, Casey)
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Att: 1 Exhibit A: Proposed Order
Att: 2 Exhibit B: Steele Declaration
Att: 3 Exhibit C: Engagement Agreement
5 5 20 pgs first Affidavit/Declaration in Support of First Day Motion Mon 05/11 4:18 PM
Affidavit/Declaration in Support of First Day Motion // Declaration of Jesse York in Support of Chapter 11 Petitions and First Day Relief Filed By Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc.(Sawyer, Casey)
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Att: 1 Exhibit A: Restructuring Support Agreement
Att: 2 Exhibit B: Restructuring Term Sheet
4 4 129 pgs plan Disclosure Statement Mon 05/11 3:45 PM
Disclosure Statement // Disclosure Statement Pursuant to Section 1125 of the Bankruptcy Code for the Joint Pre-Packaged Chapter 11 Plan of Reorganization of Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc., and its Debtor Affiliates Filed by Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc. (Sawyer, Casey)
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Att: 1 68 pgs Exhibit A: The Plan
Att: 2 66 pgs Exhibit B: The Restructuring Support Agreement
Att: 3 6 pgs Exhibit C: The Liquidation Analysis
Att: 4 3 pgs Exhibit D: Valuation of Reorganized SBS
Att: 5 6 pgs Exhibit E: Financial Projections
3 3 plan Chapter 11 Plan Mon 05/11 3:37 PM
Chapter 11 Plan of Reorganization // Joint Pre-Packaged Chapter 11 Plan of Reorganization of Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc. and its Debtor Affiliates Filed by Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc. (Sawyer, Casey)
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2 2 17 pgs motion Joint Administration - Motion Mon 05/11 3:28 PM
Motion for Joint Administration // Debtors' Motion for Entry of an Order Directing Joint Administration of Chapter 11 Cases Filed By Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc.(Sawyer, Casey)
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Att: 1 Exhibit A: Proposed Order
1 1 39 pgs misc RETIRED - Voluntary Petition (Chapter 11) Mon 05/11 12:56 PM
Chapter 11 Voluntary Petition . Fee Amount $1738. Filed by Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc.. (Dehney, Robert)
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court Case Assigned Mon 05/11 2:01 PM
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court Case Assigned Mon 05/11 2:01 PM
Judge Brendan Linehan Shannon added to case (SJS)
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