Big Lots Files for Chapter 11, in Sale Pact with Nexus (1)

Sept. 9, 2024, 4:37 AM UTC

Big Lots says it has initiated voluntary Chapter 11 process in Delaware to facilitate restructuring initiatives and ownership transition, according to a statement and a court filing.

  • Estimated liabilities: $1b-$10b
  • Estimated assets: $1b-$10b
  • Nexus Capital Management has agreed to acquire substantially all of the company’s assets and ongoing business operations
  • Big Lots secured commitments for $707.5m of financing in the form of a post petition credit facility
    • Includes $35m in new financing from some current lenders
  • New financing and cash from ongoing ops are expected to provide sufficient liquidity as co. works to complete the sale transaction
  • Will close additional ...





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