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- Gibson Brands has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after amassing hundreds of millions of dollars of debt over the past decade. The announcement was made Tuesday morning. As part of the filing, the company said it will kill its Innovations unit, which makes Phillips headphones, speakers, and other electronic accessories.
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May 1, 2018 · Gibson Brands, maker of the famed Gibson guitar, filed for Chapter 11 protection in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Delaware this morning. So how did we get here? Founded in 1894, the Nashville-based...
- What Went Wrong
- Expert: Expansion to Lifestyle Brand Was A Mistake
- For Fans of Guitars, This Is ‘A Good Sign’
- Bankruptcy Is 'Really Sad'
As more popular music has been made with computers, international guitar sales began to slip, creating a challenge for larger manufacturers and retailers like Gibson. In response, Juszkiewicz oversaw an aggressive strategy that expanded Gibson from a guitar company into a lifestyle brand. The company acquired electronics companies that made headpho...
Gibson’s guitar business has actually been on the uptick, according to the bankruptcy filings, rising 10.5 percent from January 2017 — $110 million to $122 million during the same 12-month period. Gibson enjoys 22 percent market share in electric guitars, and 40 percent market share for guitars selling for more than $2,000, including the iconic Les...
A federal judge will be required to sign off on the company's plan to shed debt, which has the support of 69% of secured lenders on notes due in 2018. Josh Friedman, senior legal analyst at Debtwire, said that a key takeaway for fans of Gibson’s instruments is that the business will continue operating, though with Juszkiewicz no longer in an owners...
In Nashville’s creative community, news of the bankruptcy was met with sadness. The company sponsors local musicians' tours, and provides them with instruments in exchange for sponsorship deals. Independent country music artist Tim Montana has been partnered with Gibson since 2013. Montana worked with Gibson to produce two specially made guitars th...
- Music Business Reporter
Oct 2, 2018 · The Chapter 11 reorganization plan of Gibson Brands, Inc. will eliminate about $500 million and provide $70 million in new funding under an asset based loan facility, according to court documents. An affiliate of KKR holds $198.3 million in Gibson notes.
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- Bloomberg News
Oct 24, 2018 · In its May filings for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, Gibson estimated that it had up to $500 million in debt. Facebook. Flipboard. Email. On Tuesday, Gibson Brands — maker of those...
May 1, 2018 · On May 1, 2018, Gibson Brands, Inc. and 11 affiliated debtors (the "Debtors") each filed a voluntary petition for relief under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware. On December 20, 2018, the Court entered a Final Decree closing 11 of the Debtors' 12 cases (the ...
Jun 28, 2018 · (Reuters) - As Gibson Brands Inc targets an exit from Chapter 11 bankruptcy later this year, the iconic guitar maker plans a return to traditional guitars after an ill-fated attempt at...
May 1, 2018 · NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The maker of the Gibson guitar, omnipresent for decades on the American music stage, is filing for bankruptcy protection after wrestling for years with debt. A...
