Cirque du Soleil Files for Chapter 15 Bankruptcy in Delaware

Dozens of Cirque du Soleil affiliates file for Chapter 15 court protection from creditors in the U.S.

• Chapter 15 is meant to protect a company’s U.S. assets while it restructures elsewhere
• NOTE: Montreal-based Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group filed for protection from creditors in Canada on Monday after the coronavirus pandemic forced it to close shows around the world

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