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Restructuring
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Restructuring
The reorganization of a company in order to attain greater efficiency and to adapt to new markets. Major corporate restructuring transactions include mergers, acquisitions, tender offers, leveraged buyouts, divestitures, spin-offs, equity carve-outs, liquidations and reorganizations.
Restructuring
The act or process of changing the terms on the assets and/or liabilities of a company. That is, a company may consolidate its debts, significantly change the size and scope of its operations, and take other measures to reduce the strain of continuing operation. Most companies restructure either as part of a bankruptcy or as an effort to avoid it. If the company is restructuring as part of a corporate bankruptcy, it is said to be in receivership.
restructuring
A significant rearrangement of a firm's assets and/or liabilities. A firm's restructuring may include discontinuing a line of business, closing several plants, and making extensive employee cutbacks. A restructuring generally entails a one-time charge against earnings. Compare debt restructuring.
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Adnan Al Musallam, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Investment Dar, said, "We are making good progress in our efforts to restructure our business and we feel that it is only appropriate that we offer our banks and investors the necessary time to consider the Standstill Agreement.
Kuwait: Investment Dar Restructuring Progress Update by Albawaba.com
Ailing US auto giant General Motors has said it is "prepared" for bankruptcy proceedings if not able to restructure out of court, according to a regulatory filing it made to the Treasury Department.
GM 'prepared' for possible bankruptcy by AFP / AFP American Edition
Ailing US auto giant General Motors has said it is "prepared" for bankruptcy proceedings if not able to restructure out of court, according to a regulatory filing it made to the Treasury Department.
GM 'prepared' for possible bankruptcy by AFP / AFP Global Edition
 
 
 
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