Exhibit 3.2
FOURTH AMENDED AND RESTATED BYLAWS
OF
FIBROCELL SCIENCE, INC.
ARTICLE IOFFICES
Section 1.01
Registered Office.
The registered office shall be in the city of Wilmington,
county of New Castle, state of Delaware.
Section 1.02
Locations of Offices.
The corporation may also have offices at such other
places both within and without the state of Delaware as the board of directors may from time to
time determine or the business of the corporation may require.
ARTICLE IISTOCKHOLDERS
Section 2.01
Annual Meeting.
The annual meeting of the stockholders shall be held on such
date and at such time as is designated by the board of directors and as is provided for in the
notice of the meeting. If the election of directors shall not be held on the day designated herein
for the annual meeting of the stockholders, or at any adjournment thereof, the board of directors
shall cause the election to be held at a special meeting of the stockholders as soon thereafter as
may be convenient.
Section 2.02
Special Meetings.
Special meetings of the stockholders may be called at any
time by the chairman of the board, the chief executive officer, the president, or by the board of
directors, or in their absence or disability, by any vice president.
Section 2.03
Place of Meetings.
The board of directors may designate any place, either
within or without the state of incorporation, as the place of meeting for any annual meeting or for
any special meeting called by the board of directors. A waiver of notice signed by all stockholders
entitled to vote at a meeting may designate any place, either within or without state of
incorporation, as the place for the holding of such meeting. If no designation is made, or if a
special meeting be otherwise called, the place of meeting shall be at the principal office of the
corporation.
Section 2.04
Notice of Meetings.
The secretary or assistant secretary, if any, shall cause
notice of the time, place, and purpose or purposes of all meetings of the stockholders (whether
annual or special), to be mailed at least ten (10) but not more than sixty (60) days prior to the
meeting, to each stockholder of record entitled to vote.
Section 2.05
Waiver of Notice.
Any stockholder may waive notice of any meeting of
stockholders (however called or noticed, whether or not called or noticed and whether before,
during, or after the meeting), signing a written waiver of notice or a consent to the holding of
such meeting, or an approval of the minutes thereof. Attendance at a meeting, in person or by
proxy, shall constitute waiver of all defects of notice regardless of whether waiver consent, or
approval is signed or any objections are made, unless attendance is solely for the purpose of
objecting, at the beginning of the meeting, to the transaction of any business because the meeting
is not lawfully called or convened. All such waivers, consents, or approvals shall be made a part
of the minutes of the meeting.
Section 2.06
Fixing Record Date.
For the purpose of determining stockholders entitled to
notice of or to vote at any meeting of stockholders or any adjournment thereof, or to express
consent to corporate action in writing without a meeting, or stockholders entitled to receive
payment of any dividend or other distribution or allotment of any rights or entitled to exercise
any rights in respect to any change, conversion, or exchange of stock, or for the purpose of any
other lawful action, the board of directors may fix in advance a date as the record date for any
such determination of stockholders, such date in any case to be not more than sixty (60) days and,
in case, of a meeting of stockholders, not less than ten (10) days prior to the date on which the
particular action requiring such determination of stockholders is to be taken. If no record date is
fixed for the determination of stockholders entitled to notice of or to vote at a meeting, the day
preceding the date on which notice of the meeting is mailed shall be the record date. For any other
purpose, the record date shall be the close of business on the date on which the resolution of the
board
of directors pertaining thereto is adopted. When a determination of stockholders entitled to vote
at any meeting of stockholders has been made as provided in this section, such determination shall
apply to any adjournment thereof. Failure to comply with this section shall not affect the validity
of any action taken at a meeting of stockholders.
Section 2.07
Voting Lists.
The officers of the corporation shall cause to be prepared from
the stock ledger at least ten days before every meeting of stockholders, a complete list of the
stockholders entitled to vote at such meeting or any adjournment thereof, arranged in alphabetical
order, and showing the address of each stockholder and the number of shares registered in the name
of each stockholder. Such list shall be open to the examination of any stockholder, for any purpose
germane to the meeting, during ordinary business hours, for a period of at least ten days prior to
the meeting, either at a place within the city where the meeting is to be held, which place shall
be specified in the notice of the meeting, or, if not so specified, at the place where the meeting
is to be held. The list shall also be produced and kept at the time and place of the meeting,
during the whole time thereof, and may be inspected by any stockholder who is present. The original
stock ledger shall be the only evidence as to who are the stockholders entitled to examine the
stock ledger, the list required by this section, or the books of the corporation, or to vote in
person or by proxy at any meeting of stockholders.
Section 2.08
Quorum.
A majority of the stock issued and outstanding and entitled to vote,
present in person or represented by proxy, shall constitute a quorum at all meetings of the
stockholders for the transaction of business, except as otherwise provided by statute or by the
certificate of incorporation. If, however, such quorum shall not be present or represented at any
meeting of the stockholders, the stockholders, entitled to vote thereat, present in person or
represented by proxy, shall have power to adjourn the meeting from time to time without notice
other than so announcement at the meeting, until a quorum shall be present represented. At such
adjourned meeting at which a quorum shall be present or represented any business may be transacted
which might have been transacted at the meeting as originally notified. If the adjournment is for
more than thirty (30) days, or if after the adjournment a new record date is fixed for the
adjourned meeting, a notice of the adjourned meeting shall be given to each stockholder of record
entitled to vote at the meeting.
Section 2.09
Vote Required.
When a quorum is present at any meeting, the vote of the
holders of stock having a majority of the voting power present in person or represented by proxy
shall decide any question brought before such meeting, unless the question is one on which by
express provision of the statutes of the state of Delaware or of the certificate of incorporation a
different vote is required, in which case such express provision shall govern and control the
decision of such question.
Section 2.10
Voting of Stock.
Unless otherwise provided in the certificate of
incorporation, each stockholder shall at every meeting of the stockholders be entitled to one vote
in person or by proxy for each share of the capital stock having voting power held by such
stockholder, subject to the modification of such voting rights of any class or classes of the
corporations capital stock by the certificate of incorporation.
Section 2.11
Proxies.
At each meeting of the stockholders, each stockholder entitled to
vote shall be entitled to vote in person or by proxy, provided however, that the right to vote by
proxy shall exist only in case the instrument authorizing such proxy to act shall have been
executed in writing by the registered holder or holders of such stock, as the case may be, as shown
on the stock ledger of the corporation or by his attorney thereunto duly authorized in writing.
Such instrument authorizing a proxy to act shall be delivered at the beginning of such meeting to
the secretary of the corporation or to such other officer or person who may, in the absence of the
secretary, be acting as secretary of the meeting. In the event that any such instrument shall
designate two or more persons to act as proxy, a majority of such persons present at the meeting,
or if only one be present, that one shall (unless the instrument shall otherwise provide) have all
of the powers confirmed by the instrument on all persons so designated. Persons holding stock in a
fiduciary capacity, shall be entitled to vote the stock so held and the persons whose shares are
pledged shall be entitled to vote, unless, the transfer by the pledgor in the books and records of
the corporation shall have expressly empowered the pledgee to vote thereon, in which case the
pledgee, or his proxy, may represent such stock and vote thereon. No proxy shall be voted or acted
on after three years from its date, unless the proxy provides for a longer period.
Section 2.12
No Stockholder Action by Written Consent Without a Meeting.
Any action
required to be taken at any annual or special meeting of stockholders of the corporation, or any
action that may be taken at any annual or
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special meeting of such stockholders, must be taken at an annual or special meeting of stockholders
of the corporation, with prior notice and with a vote, and may not be taken by a consent in
writing.
Section 2.13
Business at Annual Meeting.
At any annual meeting of the shareholders, only
such business shall be conducted as shall have been brought before the meeting (a) by or at the
direction of the board of directors or (b) by any shareholder of record of the corporation who is
entitled to vote with respect thereto and who complies with the notice procedures set forth in this
section. For business to be properly brought before an annual meeting by a shareholder, the
shareholder must have given timely notice thereof in writing to the secretary of the corporation.
To be timely, a shareholders notice shall be received at the principal executive offices of the
corporation not less than 120 calendar days in advance of the date in the current fiscal year that
corresponds to the date in the preceding fiscal year on which the corporations notice of meeting
and related proxy or information statement were released to shareholders in connection with the
previous years annual meeting of shareholders, except that if no meeting was held in the
immediately preceding year or if the date of the annual meeting in the current fiscal year has been
changed by more than 30 calendar days from the corresponding date of such meeting in the preceding
fiscal year, such notice by the shareholder proposing business to be brought before the
shareholders meeting must be received not less than 30 days prior to the date of the current
years annual meeting; provided, that in the event that less than 40 days notice of the date of the
meeting is given to shareholders, to be timely, a shareholders notice of business to be brought
before the meeting shall be so received not later than the close of business on the 10th day
following the day on which such notice of the date of the annual meeting was mailed. A shareholders
notice to the secretary shall set forth as to each matter such shareholder proposes to bring before
the annual meeting (a) a brief description of the business desired to be brought before the annual
meeting and the reasons for conducting such business at the annual meeting. (b) the name and
address, as they appear on the corporations books, of the shareholder of record proposing such
business, (c) the class and number of shares of the corporations capital stock that are
beneficially owned by such shareholder, and (d) any material interest of such shareholder in such
business. Notwithstanding anything in these bylaws to the contrary, no business shall be brought
before or conducted at an annual meeting except in accordance with the provisions of this section.
The officer of the corporation or the person presiding at the annual meeting shall, if the facts so
warrant, determine and declare to the meeting that business was not properly brought before the
meeting in accordance with such provisions, and if such presiding officer should so determine and
declare to the meeting that business was not properly brought before the meeting in accordance with
such provisions and if such presiding officer should so determine, such presiding officer shall so
declare to the meeting, and any such business so determined to be not properly brought before the
meeting shall not be transacted.
Section 2.14
Notification of Nominations.
Nominations for the election of directors may be
made by the board of directors or by any shareholder entitled to vote for the election of directors
and who complies with the notice procedures set forth in this section. Any shareholder entitled to
vote for the election of directors at a meeting may nominate persons for election as directors only
if written notice of such shareholders intention to make such nomination is delivered or mailed to
and received at the principal executive offices of the corporation not later than 120 calendar days
in advance of the date in the current fiscal year that corresponds to the date in the preceding
fiscal year on which the corporations notice of meeting and related proxy, or information
statement were released to shareholders in connection with the previous years annual meeting of
shareholders, except that (i) with respect to an election to be held at an annual meeting of
shareholders, if no annual meeting was held in the immediately preceding year or if the date of the
annual meeting in the current fiscal year has been changed by more than 30 calendar days from the
corresponding date of such meeting in the preceding fiscal year, such notice by the shareholder
must be received not less than 30 days prior to the date of the current years annual meeting;
provided, that in the event that less than 40 days notice of the date of the meeting is given or
made to shareholders, to be timely, a shareholders notice shall be so received not later than the
close of business on the 10th day, following the day on which such notice of the date of the annual
meeting was mailed, and (ii) with respect to an election to be hold at a special meeting of
shareholders for the election of directors, the close of business on the seventh day following the
date on which notice of such meeting is first given to shareholders. Each such notice shall set
forth:
(a) the name and address of the shareholder who intends to make the nomination and of
the person or persons to be nominated;
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(b) a representation that such shareholder is a holder of record of stock of the
corporation entitled to vote at such meeting, and intend to appear in person or by proxy at
the meeting to nominate the person or person specified in the notice;
(c) a description of all arrangements or understandings between such shareholder and
each nominee, and any other person or persons (naming such person or persons) pursuant to
which the nomination or nominations are to be made by such shareholder;
(d) such other information regarding each nominee proposed by such shareholder as
would have been required to be included in a proxy statement filed pursuant to the proxy
rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission had each nominee been nominated, or intended
to be nominated by the board of directors; and
(e) the consent of each nominee to serve as a director of the corporation if elected.
The chairman of a shareholder meeting may refuse to acknowledge the nomination of any person not
made in compliance with the foregoing procedure.
ARTICLE IIIDIRECTORS
Section 3.01
Number, Term, and Qualifications.
The number of directors which shall
constitute the whole board shall be not less than three nor more than eleven. No reduction of the
authorized number of directors shall have the effect of removing any director before that
directors term of office expires. The board of directors shall be divided into three classes, as
nearly equal in number as possible. Directors shall be assigned to each class in accordance with a
resolution or resolutions adopted by the board of directors. The term of office of the first class
(Class I) shall expire at the first annual meeting of stockholders or any special meeting in lieu
thereof following their election, the term of office of the second class (Class II) shall expire at
the second annual meeting of stockholders or any special meeting in lieu thereof following their
election and the term of office of the third class (Class III) shall expire at the third annual
meeting of stockholders or any special meeting in lieu thereof following their election. At each
annual meeting of stockholders or special meeting in lieu thereof, directors elected to succeed
those directors whose terms expire shall be elected for a term of office to expire at the third
succeeding annual meeting of the stockholders or special meeting in lieu thereof after their
election and until their successors are duly elected and qualified. Directors need not be residents
of the state of incorporation or stockholders of the corporation.
Section 3.02
Vacancies and Newly Created Directorships.
Vacancies resulting from any
increase in the authorized number of directors or any vacancies in the board of directors resulting
from death, resignation, retirement, disqualification, removal from office or other cause may be
filled only by a majority vote of the directors then in office even though less than a quorum, or
by a sole remaining director, and not by the stockholders. In the event of any increase or decrease
in the authorized number of directors, (a) each director then serving as such shall nevertheless
continue as a director of the class of which he or she is a member until the expiration of his or
her current term or his or her prior death, retirement, removal or resignation and (b) the newly
created or eliminated directorships resulting from such increase or decrease shall if reasonably
possible be apportioned by the board of directors among the three classes of directors so as to
ensure that no one class has more than one director more than any other class. In the event of a
vacancy in the board of directors, the remaining directors, except as otherwise provided by law,
may exercise the powers of the full board of directors until the vacancy is filled. Notwithstanding
the foregoing, each director shall serve until his or her successor is duly elected and qualified
or until his or her death, resignation or removal. If there are no directors in office, then an
election of directors may be hold in the manner provided by statute.
Section 3.03
General Powers.
The business of the corporation shall be managed under the
direction of its board of directors which may exercise all such powers of the corporation and do
all such lawful acts and things as are not by statute or by the certificate of incorporation or by
these bylaws directed or required to be exercised or done by the stockholders.
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Section 3.04
Regular Meetings.
A regular meeting of board of directors shall be held
without other notice than this bylaw immediately following and at the same place as the annual
meeting of stockholders. The board of directors may provide by resolution, the time and place,
either within or without the state of incorporation, for the holding of additional regular meetings
without other notice than such resolution.
Section 3.05
Special Meetings.
Special meetings of the board of directors may be called by
or at the request of the chairman of the board, the chief executive officer, the president, or any
two directors. The person or persons authorized to call special meetings of the board of directors
may fix any place, either within or without the state of incorporation, as the place for holding
any special meeting of the board of directors called by them.
Section 3.06
Meetings by Telephone Conference Call.
Members of the board of directors may
participate in a meeting of the board of directors or a committee of the board of directors by
means of conference telephone or similar communication equipment by means of which all persons
participating in the meeting can hear each other, and participation in a meeting pursuant to this
section shall constitute presence in person at such meeting.
Section 3.07
Notice.
Notice of any special meeting shall be delivered personally or by
telephone to each director or sent by first-class mail or telegram, charges prepaid, addressed to
each director at that directors address as it is shown on the records of the corporation. If the
notice is mailed, it shall be deposited in the United States mail at least four (4) days before the
time of the holding of the meeting. If the notice is delivered personally or by telephone or by
telegram, it shall be delivered personally or by telephone or to the telegraph company at least
twenty-four (24) hours before the time of the holding of the meeting Any director may waive notice
of any meeting. Attendance of a director at a meeting shall constitute a waiver of notice of such
meeting, except where a director attends a meeting solely for the express purpose of objecting to
the transaction of any business because the meeting is not lawfully called or convened.
Section 3.08
Quorum.
A majority of the number of directors shall constitute a quorum for
the transaction of business at any meeting of the board of directors, but if less than a majority
is present at a meeting, a majority of the directors present may adjourn the meeting from time to
time without further notice.
Section 3.09
Manner of Acting.
The act of a majority of the directors present at a meeting
at which a quorum is present shall be the act of the board of directors, and individual directors
shall have no power as such.
Section 3.10
Compensation.
Unless otherwise restricted by the certificate of incorporation
or these bylaws, the board of directors shall have the authority to fix the compensation of
directors. No such compensation shall preclude any director from serving the corporation in any
other capacity and receiving compensation therefor.
Section 3.11
Presumption of Assent.
A director of the corporation who is present at a
meeting of the board of directors at which action on any corporate matter is taken shall be
presumed to have assented to the action taken unless his dissent shall be entered in the minutes of
the meeting, unless he shall file his written dissent to such action with the person acting as the
secretary of the meeting before the adjournment thereof, or shall forward such dissent by
registered or certified mail to the secretary of the corporation immediately after the adjournment
of the meeting. Such right to dissent shall not apply to a director who voted in favor of such
action.
Section 3.12
Resignations.
A director may resign at any time by delivering a written
resignation to either the president, a vice president, the secretary or assistant secretary, if
any. The resignation shall become effective on its acceptance by the board of directors provided,
that if the board has not acted thereon within ten days from the date presented, the resignation
shall be deemed accepted.
Section 3.13
Written Consent to Action by Directors.
Any action required to be taken at a
meeting of the directors of the corporation or any other action which may be taken at a meeting of
the directors or of a committee, may be taken without a meeting, if a consent in writing, setting
forth the action so taken, shall be signed by all of the directors, or all of the members of the
committee, as the case may be. Such consent shall have the same legal effect as a unanimous vote of
all the directors or members of the committee.
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Section 3.14
Removal.
At a meeting expressly called for that purpose, one or more directors
may be removed for cause by a vote of a majority of the shares of outstanding stock of the
corporation entitled to vote at an election of directors.
ARTICLE IVOFFICERS
Section 4.01
Number.
The officers of the corporation shall be a president, one or more vice
presidents, as shall be determined by resolution of the board of directors, a secretary, a
treasurer, and such other officers as may be appointed by the board of directors. The board of
directors may elect but shall not be required to elect a chairman of the board, who may or may not
also be an officer of the corporation, and the board of directors may appoint a general manager.
Section 4.02
Election Term of Office, and Qualifications.
The officers shall be chosen by
the board of directors annually at its annual meeting. In the event of failure to choose officers
at an annual meeting of the board of directors, officers may be chosen at any regular or special
meeting of the board of directors. Each such officer (whether chosen at an annual meeting of the
board of directors to fill a vacancy or otherwise) shall hold his office until the next ensuing
annual meeting of the board of directors and until his successor shall have been chosen and
qualified, or until his death or until his resignation or removal in the manner provided in these
bylaws. Any one person may hold any two or more of such offices, except that the president shall
not also be the secretary. No person holding two or more offices shall act in or execute any
instrument in the capacity of more than one office.
Section 4.03
Subordinate Officers, Etc.
The board of directors from time to time may
appoint such other officers or agents as it may, deem advisable, each of whom shall have such
title, hold office for such period, have such authority, and perform such duties as the board of
directors from time to time may determine. The board of directors from time to time may, delegate
to any officer or agent the power to appoint any such subordinate officer or agents and to
prescribe their respective titles, terms of office, authorities, and duties. Subordinate officers
need not be stockholders or directors.
Section 4.04
Resignations.
Any officer may resign at any time by delivering a written
resignation to the board of directors, the president, or the secretary. Unless otherwise specified
therein, such resignation shall take effect on delivery.
Section 4.05
Removal.
Any officer may be removed from office at any special meeting of the
board of directors called for that purpose or at a regular meeting, by the vote of a majority of
the directors, with or without cause. Any officer or agent appointed in accordance with the
provisions of section 4.03 hereof may also be removed, either with or with cause, by any officer on
whom such power of removal shall have been conferred by the board of directors.
Section 4.06
Vacancies and Newly Created Offices.
If any vacancy shall occur in any office
by reason of death, resignation, removal, disqualification, or any other cause, or if a new office
shall be created, then such vacancies or newly created officers may be filled by the board of
directors at any regular or special meeting.
Section 4.07
Chairman of the Board.
The chairman of the board, who may or may not also be
an officer of the corporation, shall have the following powers and duties:
(a) He shall preside at all stockholders meetings;
(b) He shall preside at all meetings of the board, of directors; and
(c) He shall be a member of the executive committee, if any.
Section 4.08
The President.
The president shall have the following powers and duties:
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(a) If no general manager has been appointed he shall be the chief executive officer
of the corporation and, subject to the direction of the board of directors, shall have
general charge of the business, affairs, and property of the corporation and general
supervision over its officers, employees, and agents;
(b) If no chairman of the board has been chosen, or if the chairman of the board is
absent or disabled, he shall preside at meetings of the stockholders and board of directors;
(c) He shall be a member of the executive committee, if any,
(d) He shall be empowered to sign certificates representing stock of the corporation,
the issuance of which shall have been authorized by the board of directors; and
(e) He shall have all power and perform all duties normally incident to the office of
a president of a corporation and shall exercise such other powers and perform such other
duties as from time to time may be assigned to him by the board of directors.
Section 4.09
The Vice Presidents.
The board of directors may, from time to time, designate
and elect one or more vice presidents, one of whom may be designated to serve as executive vice
president. Each vice president shall have such powers and perform such duties as from time to time
may be assigned to him by the board of directors or the president. At the request or in the absence
or disability of the president, the executive vice president or, in the absence or disability of
the executive vice president, the vice president designated by the board of directors or (in the
absence of such designation by the board of directors) by the president as senior vice president
may perform all the duties of the president, and when so acting, shall have all the powers of, and
be subject to all the restrictions on, the president.
Section 4.10
The Secretary.
The secretary shall have the following powers and duties:
(a) He shall keep or cause to be kept a record of all of the proceedings of the
meetings of the stockholders and of the board of directors, in books provided for that
purpose;
(b) He shall cause all notices to be duly given in accordance with the provisions of
these bylaws and as required by statute;
(c) He shall be the custodian of the records and of the seal of the corporation, and
shall cause such seal (or a facsimile thereof) to be affixed to all certificates
representing stock of the corporation prior to the issuance thereof and to all instruments,
the execution of which on behalf of the corporation under its seal shall have been duly
authorized in accordance with these bylaws, and when so affixed, he may attest the same;
(d) He shall see that the books, reports, statements, certificates, and other
documents and records required by statute are properly kept and filed;
(e) He shall have charge of the stock ledger and books of the corporation and cause
such books to be kept in such manner as to show at any time the amount of the stock of the
corporation of each class issued and outstanding, the manner in which and the time when such
stock was paid for, the names alphabetically arranged and the addresses of the holders of
record thereof, the amount of stock held by each holder and time when each became such
holder of record; and he shall exhibit at all reasonable times to any director, on
application, the original or duplicate stock ledger. He shall cause the, stock ledger
referred to in Section 6.04 hereof to be kept and exhibited at the principal office of the
corporation, or at such other place as the board of directors shall determine, in the manner
and for the purpose provided in such section;
(f) He shall be empowered to, sign certificates representing stock of the corporation,
the issuance of which shall have been authorized by the board of directors; and
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(g) He shall perform in general all duties incident to the office of secretary and
such other duties as are given to him by these bylaws or as from time to time may be
assigned to him by the board of directors or the president.
Section 4.11
The Treasurer.
The treasurer shall have the following powers and duties:
(a) He shall have charge and supervision over and be responsible for the monies,
securities, receipts, and disbursements of the corporation;
(b) He shall cause the monies and other valuable effects. of the corporation to be
deposited in the name and to the credit of the corporation in such banks or trust companies
or with such banks or other depositories as shall be selected in accordance with section
5.03 hereof,
(c) He shall cause the monies of the corporation to be disbursed by checks or drafts
(signed as provided in section 5.04 hereof) drawn on the authorized depositories of the
corporation, and cause to be taken and preserved properly vouchers for all monies disbursed;
(d) He shall render to the board of directors or the president, whenever requested, a
statement of the financial condition of the corporation and of all of his transactions as
treasurer, and render a full financial report at the annual meeting of the stockholders, if
called on to do so;
(e) He shall cause to be kept correct books of account of all the business and
transactions of the corporation and exhibit such books to any directors on request during
business hours;
(f) He shall be empowered from time to time to require from all officers or agents of
the corporation reports or statements giving such information as he may desire with respect
to any and all financial transactions of the corporation; and
(g) He shall perform in general all duties incident to the office of treasurer and
such other duties as are given to him by these bylaws or as from time to time may be
assigned to him by the board of directors or the president.
Section 4.12
General Manager.
The board of directors may employ and appoint a general
manager who may, or may not be one of the officers or directors of the corporation. The general
manager, if any, shall have the following powers and duties:
(a) He shall be the chief executive officer of the corporation and, subject to the
directions of the board of directors, shall have, general charge of the business affairs and
property of the corporation and general supervision over its officers, employees, and
agents;
(b) He shall have the exclusive management of the business of the corporation and of
all of its dealings, but at all times subject to the control of thee board of directors;
(c) Subject to the approval of the board of directors or the executive committee, if
any, he shall employ all employees of: the corporation or delegate such employment to
subordinate officers, or such division chiefs, and shall have authority to discharge any
person so employed; and
(d) He shall make a report to the president and directors quarterly, or more often if
required to do so, setting forth the result of, the operations under his charge, together
with suggestions looking to the improvement and betterment of the condition of the
corporation, and shall perform such other duties as the board of directors shall require.
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Section 4.13
Salaries.
The salaries or other compensation of the officers of the
corporation shall be fixed from time to time by the board of directors, except that the board of
directors may delegate to any person or group of persons the power to fix the salaries or other
compensation of any subordinate officers or agents appointed in accordance with the provisions of
section 4.03 hereof. No officer shall be prevented from receiving any such salary or compensation
by reason of the fact that he is also a director of the corporation.
Section 4.14
Surety Bonds.
In case the board, of directors shall so require, any officer or
agent of the corporation shall execute to the corporation a bond in such sums and with such surety
or sureties as the board of directors may direct, conditioned on the faithful performance of his
duties to the corporation, including responsibility for negligence and for the accounting of all
property, monies, or securities of the corporation which may come into his hands.
ARTICLE VEXECUTION OF INSTRUMENTS,
BORROWING OF MONEY, AND DEPOSIT OF CORPORATE FUNDS
Section 5.01
Execution of Instruments.
Subject to any limitation contained in the
certificate of incorporation or these bylaws, the president or any vice president or the general
manager, if any, may, in the name and on behalf of the corporation, execute and deliver any
contract or other instrument authorized in writing by the board of directors. The board of
directors may, subject to any limitation contained in the certificate of incorporation or in these
bylaws, authorize in writing any officer or agent to execute and deliver any contract or other
instrument in the name and on behalf of the corporation; any such authorization may be general or
confined to specific instances.
Section 5.02
Loans.
No loan or advance shall be contracted on behalf of the corporation, no
negotiable paper or other evidence of its obligation under any loan or advance shall be issued in
its name, and no property of the corporation shall be mortgaged, pledged, hypothecated,
transferred, or conveyed as security for the payment of any loan, advance, indebtedness, or
liability of the corporation, unless and except as authorized by the board of directors. Any such
authorization may be general or confined to specific instances.
Section 5.03
Deposits.
All monies of the corporation not otherwise employed shall be
deposited from time to time to its credit in such banks or trust companies or with such bankers or
other depositories as the board of directors may select, or as from time to time may be selected by
any officer or agent authorized to do so by the board of directors.
Section 5.04
Checks, Drafts.
Etc. All notes, drafts, acceptances, checks, endorsements,
and, subject to the provisions of these bylaws, evidences of indebtedness of the corporation shall
be signed by such officer or officers or such agent or agents of the corporation and in such manner
as the board of directors from time to time may determine. Endorsements for deposit to the credit
of the corporation in any of its duly authorized depositories shall be in such manner as the board
of directors from time to time may determine.
Section 5.05
Bonds and Debentures.
Every bond or debenture issued by the corporation shall
be evidenced by an appropriate instrument which shall be signed by the president or a vice
president and by the secretary and sealed with the seal of the corporation. The seal may be a
facsimile, engraved or printed. Where such bond or debenture is authenticated with the manual
signature of an authorized officer of the corporation or other trustee designated by the indenture
of trust or other agreement under which such security is issued, the signature of any of the
corporations officers named thereon may be a facsimile. In case any officer who signed, or whose
facsimile signature has been used on any such bond or debenture, shall cease to be an officer of
the corporation for any reason before the same has been delivered by the corporation, such bond or
debenture may nevertheless be adopted by the corporation and issued and delivered as through the
person who signed it or whose facsimile signature has been used thereon had not ceased to be such
officer.
Section 5.06
Sale, Transfer, Etc. of Securities.
Sales, transfers, endorsements, and
assignments of stocks, bonds, and other securities owned by or standing the name of the
corporation, and the execution and delivery on behalf of the corporation of any all instruments in
writing incident to any such sale, transfer, endorsement, or
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assignment, shall be effected by the president, or by any vice president, together with the
secretary, or by any officer or agent thereunto authorized by the board of directors.
Section 5.07
Proxies.
Proxies to vote with respect to stock of other corporations owned by
or standing in the name of the corporation shall be executed and delivered on behalf of the
corporation by the president or any vice president and the secretary or assistant secretary of the
corporation, or by any officer or agent thereunder authorized by the board of directors.
ARTICLE VICAPITAL STOCK
Section 6.01
Stock Certificates; Uncertificated Securities.
Every holder of stock in the
corporation shall be entitled to have a certificate, signed by the president or any vice president
the secretary or assistant secretary, and sealed with the seal (which may be a facsimile, engraved,
or printed) of the corporation, certifying the number and kind, class or series of stock owned by
him in the corporation;
provided, however
, that where such a certificate is countersigned by (a) a
transfer agent or an assistant transfer agent, or (b) registered by a registrar, the signature of
any such president, vice president, secretary, or assistant secretary may be a facsimile.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the board of directors may provide by resolution or resolutions that
some or all of any or all classes or series of the corporations securities shall be uncertificated
securities. Any such resolution shall not apply to securities represented by a certificate until
such certificate is surrendered to the corporation. Notwithstanding the adoption of such a
resolution by the board of directors, every holder of stock represented by certificates, and upon
request, every holder of uncertificated securities shall be entitled to have a certificate, signed
by, or in the name of the corporation by the chairman or vice-chairman, or the president or
vice-president, and by the treasurer or an assistant treasurer, or the secretary or assistant
secretary of the corporation, representing the number of securities registered in certificate form.
In case any officer who shall have signed, or whose facsimile signature or signatures shall have
been used on any such certificate, shall cease to be such officer of the corporation, for any
reason, before the delivery of such certificate by the corporation, such certificate may
nevertheless be adopted by the corporation and be issued and delivered as though the person who
signed it, or whose facsimile signature or signatures shall have been used thereon, has not ceased
to be such officer. Certificates representing stock of the corporation shall be in such form as
provided by the statutes of the state of incorporation. There shall be entered on the stock books
of the corporation at the time of issuance of each share, the number of the certificate issued if
in certificate form, the name and address of the person owning the stock represented thereby, the
number and kind, class or series of such stock, and the date of issuance thereof. Every certificate
exchanged or returned to the corporation shall be marked canceled with the date of cancellation.
Section 6.02
Transfer of Stock.
Transfers of stock of the corporation shall be made on the
books of the corporation by the holder of record thereof, or by his attorney thereunto duly
authorized by a power of attorney duly executed in writing and filed by the secretary of the
corporation or any of its transfer agents, and on surrender of the certificate or certificates, if
in certificate form, properly endorsed or accompanied by proper instruments of transfer,
representing such stock. Except as provided by law, the corporation and transfer agents and
registrars, if any, shall be entitled to treat the holder of record of any stock as the absolute
owner thereof for all purposes, and accordingly shall not be bound to recognize any legal,
equitable, or other claim to or interest in such stock on the part of any other person whether or
not it or they shall have express or other notice thereof.
Section 6.03
Regulations.
Subject to the provisions of articles IV and V of the certificate
of incorporation, the board of directors may make such rules and regulations as they may deem
expedient concerning the issuance, transfer, redemption, and registration of certificates or
uncertificated securities for stock of the corporation.
Section 6.04
Maintenance of Stock Ledger at Principal Place of Business.
A stock ledger (or
ledgers where more than one kind, class, or series of stock is outstanding) shall be kept at the
principal place of business of the corporation, or at such other place the board of directors shall
determine, containing the names alphabetically arranged of original holders of the corporation,
their addresses, their interest, the amount paid on their securities, and all transfers thereof and
the number and class of stock held by each. Such stock ledgers shall at all reasonable hours by
subject to inspection by persons entitled by law to inspect the same.
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Section 6.05
Transfer Agents and Registrars.
The board of directors may appoint one or more
transfer agents and one or more registrars with respect to the certificates or uncertificated
securities representing stock of the corporation, and may require all such certificates to bear the
signature of either or both. The board of directors may from time to time define the respective
duties of such transfer agents and registrars. No certificate for stock shall be valid until
countersigned by a transfer agent, if at the date appearing thereon the corporation had a transfer
agent for such stock, and until registered by a registrar, if at such date the corporation had a
registrar for such stock.
Section 6.06
Closing of Transfer Books and Fixing of Record Date.
(a) The board of directors shall have power to close the stock ledgers of the
corporation for a period of not to exceed sixty (60) days preceding the date of any meeting
of stockholders, or the date for payment of any dividend, or the date for the allotment of
rights, or capital stock shall go into effect, or a date in connection with obtaining the
consent of stockholders for any purpose.
(b) In lieu of closing the stock ledgers as aforesaid, the board of directors may fix
in advance a date not exceeding sixty (60) days preceding the date of any meeting of
stockholders, or the date for the payment of any dividend, or the for the allotment of
rights, or the date when any change or conversion or exchange of capital stock shall go into
effect, or a date in connection with obtaining any such consent, as a date for the
determination of the stockholders entitled to a notice of, and to vote at, any such meeting
and any adjournment thereof, or entitled to receive payment of any such dividend, or to any
such allotment of rights, or to exercise the rights in respect of any such change,
conversion or exchange of capital stock, or to give such consent.
(c) If the stock ledgers shall be closed or a record date set for the purpose of
determining stockholders entitled to notice or to vote at a meeting of stockholders, such
books shall be closed for or such record date shall be at least ten days immediately
preceding such meeting.
Section 6.07
Lost or Damaged Certificates.
The corporation may issue a new certificate for
stock or uncertificated securities of the corporation in place of any certificate theretofore
issued by it alleged to have been lost or destroyed, and the board of directors may, in their
discretion, require the owner of the lost or destroyed certificate or his legal representatives, to
give the corporation a bond in such form and amount as the board of directors may direct, and with
such surety or sureties as may be satisfactory to the board, to indemnify the corporation and its
transfer agents and registrars, if any, against any claims that may be made against it or any such
transfer agent or registrar on account of the issuance of such new certificate. A new certificate
or uncertificated securities may be issued without requiring any bond when, in the judgment of the
board of directors, it is proper to do so.
ARTICLE VIIEXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND OTHER COMMITTEES
Section 7.01
How Constituted.
The board of directors may designate an executive committee
and such other committees as the board of directors may deem appropriate, each of which committees
shall consist of one or more directors. Members of the executive committee and of any such other
committee shall be designated annually at the annual meeting of the board of directors; provided
however, that at any time the board of directors may abolish or reconstitute the executive
committee or any such other committee. Each member of the executive committee and of any such other
committee shall hold office until his successor shall have been designated or until his resignation
or removal in the manner provided in these bylaws.
Section 7.02
Powers.
During the intervals between meetings of the board of directors, the
executive committee shall have and may exercise all powers of the board of directors in the
management of the business and affairs of the corporation, except for the power to fill vacancies
in the board of directors or to amend these bylaws, and except for such powers as by law may not be
delegated by the board of directors to an executive committee.
Section 7.03
Proceedings.
The executive committee and such other committees as may be
designated hereunder by the board of directors, may fix its own presiding and recording officer or
officers, and may meet at
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such place or places, at such time or times and on such notice (or without notice) as it shall
determine from time to time. It will keep record of its proceedings and shall report such
proceedings to the board of directors at the meeting of board of directors next following.
Section 7.04
Quorum and Manner of Acting.
At all meetings of the executive committee, and
of such other committees as may be designated hereunder by the board of directors, the presence of
members constituting a majority of the total authorized membership of the committee shall be
necessary and sufficient to constitute a quorum for the transaction of business, and the act of a
majority of the members present at, any meeting at which a quorum is preset shall be the act of
such committee. The members of the executive committee and of such other committees as may be
designated hereunder by the board of directors, shall act only as a committee, and the individual
members thereof shall have no powers as such.
Section 7.05
Resignations.
Any member of the executive committee, and of such other
committees as may be designated hereunder by the board of directors, may resign at any time by
delivering a written resignation to either the president, the secretary, or assistant secretary, or
to the presiding officer of the committee of which he is a member, if any shall have been appointed
and shall be in office. Unless otherwise specified therein, such resignation shall take effect on
delivery.
Section 7.06
Removal.
The board of directors may at ant any time remove any member of the
executive committee or of any other committee designated by it hereunder either for or without
cause.
Section 7.07
Vacancies.
If any vacancy shall occur in the executive committee or of any
other committee designated by the board of directors hereunder, by reason of disqualification,
death, resignation, removal, or removal, or otherwise, the remaining members shall, until the
filling of such vacancy, constitute the then total authorized membership of the committee and
continued to act, unless such committee consisted of more than one member prior to the vacancy or
vacancies and is left with only one member as a result thereof. Such vacancy may be filled at any
meeting of the board of directors.
Section 7.08
Compensation.
The board of directors may allow a fixed sum and expenses of
attendance to any member of the executive committee, or of any other committee designated by it
hereunder, who is not an active salaried employee of the corporation for attendance at each meeting
of the said committee.
ARTICLE VIIIINDEMNIFICATION, INSURANCE AND
OFFICER AND DIRECTOR CONTRACTS
Section 8.01
Indemnification: Third Party Actions.
The corporation shall have the power to
indemnify any person who was or is a party or is threatened to be made a party to any threatened,
pending, or completed action, suit, or proceedings, or civil, criminal, administrative, or
investigative (other than an action by or in the right of the corporation), by reason of the fact
that he is or was a director, officer, employee, or agent of the corporation or is or was serving
at the request of the corporation as a director, officer, employee, or agent of another,
corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust, or other enterprise, against expenses (including
attorneys fees), judgments, fines, and amounts paid in settlement actually and reasonably incurred
by him in connection with any such action, suit or proceeding, if he acted in good faith and in a
manner he reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interests of the corporation,
and, with respect to any criminal action or proceeding, had no reasonable cause to believe his
conduct was unlawful. The termination of any action, suit, or proceeding by judgment order,
settlement, conviction, or a plea of
nolo contendere
or its equivalent, shall not, of itself,
create a presumption that the person did not act in good faith and in a manner which he reasonably
believed to be in or not opposed to the best interests of the corporation, and with respect to any
criminal action or proceeding, he had reasonable cause to believe that his conduct was unlawful.
Section 8.02
Indemnification: Corporate Actions.
The corporation shall have the power to
indemnify any person who was or is a party or is threatened to be made a party to any threatened,
pending, or completed action or suit by or in the right of the corporation to procure a judgment in
its favor by reason of the fact that he is or was a director, officer, employee, or agent of the
corporation, or is or was serving at the request of the corporation as a
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director, officer, employee, or agent of another corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust, or
other enterprise, against expenses (including attorneys fees) actually and reasonably incurred by
him in connection with the defense or settlement of such action or suit, if he acted in good faith
and in a manner he reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interests of the
corporation, except that no indemnification shall be made in respect of any claim, issue, or matter
as to which such person shall have been adjudged to be liable to the corporation unless and only to
the extent that the court in which such action or suit was brought shall determine on application
that despite the adjudication of liability but in view of all the circumstances of the case, such
person is fairly and reasonably entitled to indemnity for such expenses as the court deems proper.
Section 8.03
Determination.
To the extent that a director, officer, employee, or agent of
the corporation has been successful on the merits or otherwise in defense of any action, suit, or
proceeding referred to in sections 8.01 and 8.02 hereof, or in defense of any claim, issue, or
matter therein, he shall be indemnified against expenses (including attorneys fees) actually and
reasonably incurred by him in connection therewith. Any other indemnification under sections 8.01
or 8.02 hereof, unless ordered by a court shall be made by the corporation only in the specific
case on a determination that indemnification of the director, officer, employee, or agent is proper
in the circumstances because he has met the applicable standard or conduct set forth in sections
8.01 or 8.02 hereof. Such determination shall be made either (i) by the board of directors by a
majority vote of quorum consisting of directors who were not parties to such action, suit, or
proceeding, (ii) if such a quorum is not obtainable, or, even if obtainable a quorum of
disinterested directors so directs, by independent legal counsel in a written opinion, or (iii) by
the stockholders by a majority vote of a quorum of stockholders at any meeting duly called for such
purpose.
Section 8.04
Advances.
Expenses incurred by an officer or director in defending a civil or
criminal action, suit, or proceeding may be paid by the corporation in advance of the final
disposition of such action, suit, or proceeding on receipt of an undertaking by or on behalf of
such director or officer to repay such amount if it shall ultimately be determined that he is not
entitled to be indemnified by the corporation as authorized by this section. Such expenses incurred
by other employees and agents may be so paid on such terms and conditions, if any, as the board of
directors deems appropriate.
Section 8.05
Scope of Indemnification.
The indemnification and advancement of expenses
provided by, or granted pursuant to, sections 8.01, 8.02, and 8.04:
(a) Shall not be deemed exclusive of an other rights to which those seeking
indemnification or advancement of expenses may be entitled, under any bylaw, agreement, vote
of stockholders or disinterested directors, or otherwise, as to action in his official
capacity and as to action in another capacity while holding such office; and
(b) Shall, unless otherwise provided when authorized or ratified, continue as to a
person who ceased to be a director, officer, employee, or age of the corporation, and shall
inure to the benefit of the heirs, executors, and administrators of such a person.
Section 8.06
Insurance.
The corporation may purchase and maintain insurance on behalf of
any person who is or was a director, officer, employee, or agent of the corporation, or is or was
serving at the request of the corporation as a director, officer, employee, or agent of another
corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust, or other enterprise against any liability asserted
against him and incurred by him in any such capacity or arising out of his status as such, whether
or not the corporation would have the power to indemnify him against any such liability.
Section 8.07
Officer and Director Contracts.
No contract or other transaction between the
corporation and one or more of its directors or officers, or between the corporation and any
corporation, partnership, association, or other organization in which one or more of the
corporations directors or officers are directors, officers, or have a financial interest, is
either void or voidable solely on the basis of such relationship or solely because any such
director or officer is present at or participates in the meeting of the board of directors or a
committee thereof which authorizes the contract or transaction, or solely because the vote or votes
of each director or officer are counted for such purpose, if:
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(a) The material facts of the relationship or interest are disclosed or known to the
board of directors or committee and the board or committee in good faith authorizes the
contract or transaction by the affirmative votes of a majority of the disinterested
directors even though the disinterested directors be less than a quorum;
(b) The material facts of the relationship or interest is disclosed or known to the
stockholders and they approve or ratify the contract or transaction in good faith by a
majority vote of the shares voted at a meeting of stockholders called for such purpose or
written consent of stockholders holding a majority of the shares entitled to vote (the votes
of the common or interested directors or officers shall be counted in any such vote of
stockholders); or
(c) The contract or transaction is fair as to the corporation at the time it is
authorized, approved, or ratified by the board of directors, a committee thereof, or the
stockholders.
ARTICLE IXFISCAL YEAR
The fiscal year of the corporation shall be fixed by resolution of the board of directors.
ARTICLE XDIVIDENDS
The board of directors may from time to time declare, and the corporation may pay, dividends
on its outstanding stock in the manner and on the terms and conditions provided by the certificate
of incorporation and by laws.
ARTICLE XIAMENDMENTS
All bylaws of the corporation, whether adopted by the board of directors or the stockholders,
shall be subject to amendment, alteration, or repeal, and new bylaws may be made, except that:
(a) No bylaw adopted or amended by the stockholders shall be altered or repealed by
the board of directors; and
(b) No bylaw shall be adopted by the board directors which shall require more than the
stock representing a majority of the voting power for a quorum at a meeting of stockholders,
or more than a majority of the votes cast to constitute action by the stockholders, except
where higher percentages are required by law,
provided, however
, that
(i) If any bylaw regulating an impending election of directors is adopted or
amended or repealed by the board of directors, there shall be set forth in the
notice of the next meeting of the stockholders for the election of directors, the
bylaws so adopted or amended or repealed, together with a concise statement of the
changes made; and
(ii) No amendment, alteration, or repeal of this article XI shall be made
except by the stockholders.
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Exhibit 99.1
IN THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT
FOR THE DISTRICT OF DELAWARE
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In re:
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Chapter 11
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Isolagen, Inc.,
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Case No. 09-12072 (MFW)
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Debtor.
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Jointly Administered
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FIRST AMENDED DISCLOSURE STATEMENT TO ACCOMPANY THE
CHAPTER 11 PLAN OF REORGANIZATION PROPOSED BY
DEBTORS IN POSSESSION
CIARDI CIARDI & ASTIN
Daniel K. Astin (No. 4068)
Anthony M. Saccullo (No. 4141)
Mary E. Augustine (No. 4477)
Carl D. Neff (No. 4895)
919 N. Market Street, Suite 700
Wilmington, Delaware 19801
Tel: (302) 658-1100
Fax: (302) 658-1300
dastin@ciardilaw.com
asaccullo@ciardilaw.com
maugustine@ciardilaw.com
cneff@ciardilaw.com
Counsel to the Debtors
Dated: July 30, 2009
Wilmington, Delaware
THE PLAN SUMMARIZED HEREIN AND ATTACHED HERETO IS THE RESULT OF EXTENSIVE NEGOTIATIONS AMONG
PRE-PETITION LENDERS AS WELL AS THE DIP FACILITY LENDERS AND THE DEBTORS. AS A RESULT, THE DEBTORS
BELIEVE THAT THE PLAN PROVIDES THE BEST POSSIBLE RESULT FOR ALL HOLDERS OF CLAIMS, AND THEREFORE,
ACCEPTANCE OF THE PLAN IS IN THE BEST INTERESTS OF THE DEBTORS CREDITORS AND INTEREST HOLDERS.
THE DEBTORS STRONGLY URGE ALL HOLDERS OF CLAIMS TO ACCEPT THE PLAN.
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The Debtors are Isolagen, Inc., tax identification
number **-***8888, and Isolagen Technologies, Inc., tax identification number
**-***6974.
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I. INTRODUCTION
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A. General Description of the Chapter 11 Reorganization Process:
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II. GENERAL INFORMATION
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A. Description and History of the Debtors Business
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A. General Framework of the Plan
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C. Administrative Expense Claims, Priority Tax Claims, Priority Non-Tax Claims,
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THIS DISCLOSURE STATEMENT IS DESIGNED TO SOLICIT YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THE ATTACHED PLAN AND
CONTAINS INFORMATION RELEVANT TO YOUR DECISION. PLEASE READ THIS DISCLOSURE STATEMENT, THE PLAN,
AND THE OTHER MATERIALS COMPLETELY AND CAREFULLY. THE PLAN IS ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT A TO THIS
DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. PLAN SUMMARIES AND STATEMENTS MADE IN THIS DISCLOSURE STATEMENT ARE
QUALIFIED IN THEIR ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO THE PLAN, OTHER EXHIBITS ATTACHED HERETO, AND OTHER
DOCUMENTS REFERENCED AS FILED WITH THE BANKRUPTCY COURT BEFORE OR CONCURRENTLY WITH THE FILING OF
THIS DISCLOSURE STATEMENT.
FURTHERMORE, THE PROJECTED FINANCIAL INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN HAS NOT BEEN THE SUBJECT OF
AN AUDIT. SUBSEQUENT TO THE DATE HEREOF, THERE CAN BE NO ASSURANCE THAT: (A) THE INFORMATION AND
REPRESENTATIONS CONTAINED HEREIN WILL CONTINUE TO BE MATERIALLY ACCURATE; (B) THE DISCLOSURE
STATEMENT CONTAINS ALL MATERIAL INFORMATION; OR (C) THE FINANCIAL INFORMATION SET FORTH HEREIN
COMPLIES WITH GENERALLY ACCEPTED ACCOUNTING STANDARDS.
HOLDERS OF IMPAIRED CLAIMS OR INTERESTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO READ AND CAREFULLY CONSIDER THE
MATTERS DESCRIBED IN THIS DISCLOSURE STATEMENT, INCLUDING THOSE UNDER RISK FACTORS, PRIOR TO
SUBMITTING BALLOTS VOTING ON THE PLAN. IN MAKING A DECISION TO ACCEPT OR REJECT THE PLAN, EACH
HOLDER OF AN IMPAIRED CLAIM MUST RELY ON ITS OWN EXAMINATION OF THE DEBTORS AS DESCRIBED IN THIS
DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND THE TERMS OF THE PLAN, INCLUDING THE MERITS AND RISKS INVOLVED. IN
ADDITION, CONFIRMATION AND CONSUMMATION OF THE PLAN ARE SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS PRECEDENT THAT COULD
LEAD TO DELAYS IN CONSUMMATION OF THE PLAN. THERE CAN BE NO ASSURANCE THAT EACH OF THESE
CONDITIONS WILL BE SATISFIED OR WAIVED (AS PROVIDED IN THE PLAN) OR THAT THE PLAN WILL BE
CONSUMMATED. EVEN AFTER THE EFFECTIVE DATE, DISTRIBUTIONS UNDER THE PLAN MAY BE SUBJECT TO
SUBSTANTIAL DELAYS FOR HOLDERS OF CLAIMS THAT ARE DISPUTED.
THE DEBTORS WILL REQUEST THAT THE BANKRUPTCY COURT CONFIRM THE PLAN UNDER BANKRUPTCY CODE
SECTION
1129(b)
, WHICH PERMITS CONFIRMATION OF THE PLAN DESPITE REJECTION BY ONE OR MORE CLASSES IF
THE BANKRUPTCY COURT FINDS THAT THE PLAN DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE UNFAIRLY AND IS FAIR AND
EQUITABLE AS TO THE CLASS OR CLASSES THAT DO NOT ACCEPT THE PLAN. THE DEBTORS WILL REQUEST THAT
THE BANKRUPTCY COURT FIND THAT THE PLAN IS FAIR AND EQUITABLE AND DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE UNFAIRLY AS
TO ANY CLASS THAT FAILS TO ACCEPT THE PLAN.
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NO PARTY IS AUTHORIZED BY THE DEBTORS TO GIVE ANY INFORMATION OR MAKE ANY REPRESENTATIONS WITH
RESPECT TO THE PLAN OTHER THAN THAT WHICH IS CONTAINED IN THIS DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. NO
REPRESENTATIONS OR INFORMATION CONCERNING THE DEBTORS, THEIR FUTURE BUSINESS OPERATIONS, OR THE
VALUE OF THEIR PROPERTIES HAVE BEEN AUTHORIZED BY THE DEBTORS OTHER THAN AS SET FORTH HEREIN.
THIS DISCLOSURE STATEMENT HAS BEEN PREPARED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 1125 OF THE BANKRUPTCY
CODE AND NOT IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL OR STATE SECURITIES LAWS OR OTHER APPLICABLE NON-BANKRUPTCY
LAWS. ENTITIES HOLDING, TRADING IN, OR OTHERWISE PURCHASING, SELLING, OR TRANSFERRING CLAIMS
AGAINST, INTERESTS IN, OR SECURITIES OF THE DEBTORS SHOULD EVALUATE THIS DISCLOSURE STATEMENT ONLY
IN LIGHT OF THE PURPOSE FOR WHICH IT WAS PREPARED.
IF THE REQUISITE ACCEPTANCES OF THE PLAN ARE RECEIVED, THE PLAN IS CONFIRMED BY THE BANKRUPTCY
COURT, AND THE EFFECTIVE DATE OCCURS, ALL HOLDERS OF CLAIMS OR INTERESTS (INCLUDING THOSE WHO DO
NOT SUBMIT BALLOTS TO ACCEPT OR TO REJECT THE PLAN AND THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED THEREBY) WILL
BE BOUND BY THE PLAN AND THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED THEREBYINCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE
RELEASES AND EXCULPATIONS SET FORTH IN THE PLAN.
THIS DISCLOSURE STATEMENT HAS NOT BEEN APPROVED OR DISAPPROVED BY THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE
COMMISSION OR BY ANY STATE SECURITIES COMMISSION OR SIMILAR PUBLIC, GOVERNMENTAL, OR REGULATORY
AUTHORITY, AND NEITHER SUCH COMMISSION NOR ANY SUCH AUTHORITY HAS PASSED UPON THE ACCURACY OR
ADEQUACY OF THE STATEMENTS CONTAINED HEREIN.
THE STATEMENTS CONTAINED IN THIS DISCLOSURE STATEMENT ARE MADE AS OF THE DATE HEREOF AND
NEITHER THE DELIVERY OF THIS DISCLOSURE STATEMENT, NOR ANY DISTRIBUTION OF PROPERTY PURSUANT TO THE
PLAN, WILL CREATE ANY IMPLICATION THAT THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IS CORRECT AS OF ANY TIME
SUBSEQUENT TO THE DATE HEREOF, OR THAT THERE HAS BEEN NO CHANGE IN THE INFORMATION SET FORTH HEREIN
OR IN THE AFFAIRS OF THE DEBTORS SINCE THE DATE HEREOF.
EACH CREDITOR OF THE DEBTORS SHOULD CONSULT WITH SUCH CREDITORS LEGAL, BUSINESS, FINANCIAL,
AND TAX ADVISORS AS TO ANY SUCH MATTERS CONCERNING THE SOLICITATION OF VOTES TO ACCEPT OR REJECT
THE PLAN AND THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED THEREBY.
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I. INTRODUCTION
Isolagen, Inc. (Isolagen) and Isolagen Technologies, Inc. (Isolagen Tech), debtors and
debtors in possession (collectively, the Debtors or the Company) in the above-captioned cases,
by and through their counsel, hereby submit this Disclosure Statement pursuant to section 1125 of
title 11 of the United States Code (the Bankruptcy Code) to Holders
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of Claims
against, and Interests in, the Debtors in connection with: (i) the solicitation of acceptances to
the Plan of Reorganization Proposed by the Debtors and Filed by the Debtors with the United States
Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware (the Bankruptcy Court); and (ii) the hearing before
the Bankruptcy Court to consider confirmation of the Plan (the Confirmation Hearing).
A. General Description of the Chapter 11 Reorganization Process:
Chapter 11 is the principal business reorganization chapter of the Bankruptcy Code. Under
Chapter 11, a debtor is authorized to reorganize its business for the benefit of itself, its
creditors, and its equity interest holders. In addition to permitting rehabilitation of a debtor,
another goal of Chapter 11 is to promote equality of treatment of similarly-situated creditors and
equity interest holders with respect to the distribution of a debtors assets. The filing of a
Chapter 11 petition creates an estate that is comprised of all of the legal and equitable property
interests of the debtor as of the petition date. The Bankruptcy Code provides that the debtor may
continue to operate its business and remain in possession of its property as a debtor in
possession.
The consummation of a plan of reorganization is the principal objective of a Chapter 11 case.
A plan of reorganization sets forth the means for satisfying claims against, and equity interests
in, a debtor. Confirmation of a plan of reorganization by the Bankruptcy Court makes the plan
binding upon a debtor, any issuer of securities under the plan, any person acquiring property under
the plan, and any creditor or equity interest holder of a debtor. Subject to certain limited
exceptions, the confirmation order discharges a debtor from any debt that arose prior to the date
of plan confirmation and substitutes the obligations specified under the confirmed plan.
After a plan of reorganization has been filed, the holders of impaired claims against, or
equity interests in, a debtor are permitted to vote to accept or reject the plan. Before
soliciting acceptances of the proposed plan, however, Section 1125 of the Bankruptcy Code requires
the proponent to prepare a disclosure statement containing adequate information of a kind, and in
sufficient detail, to enable a hypothetical reasonable investor to make an informed judgment about
the plan.
Attached as Exhibits to this Disclosure Statement (the Disclosure Statement) are copies of
the following:
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Disclosure Statement and establishing certain procedures with respect to the
solicitation and tabulation of votes to accept or reject the Plan (Exhibit B)
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In addition, a Ballot for the acceptance or rejection of the Plan submitted to Holders of
Claims entitled to vote to accept or reject the Plan is enclosed with this Disclosure Statement.
B. Overview of the Plan Process in these Cases:
On the Petition Date, the Debtors each filed a voluntary petition under Chapter 11 of the
Bankruptcy Code. On or about June 26, 2009, the Debtors filed the Plan and Disclosure Statement
with the Bankruptcy Court pursuant to Section 1125 of the Bankruptcy Code and in connection with
the solicitation of votes to accept or reject the Plan.
After notice and a hearing, the Bankruptcy Court determined that this Disclosure Statement
contained adequate information of a kind, and in sufficient detail, to enable hypothetical,
reasonable investors typical of the Debtors creditors to make an informed judgment about the Plan.
Accordingly, the Bankruptcy Court signed the Disclosure Statement Order approving this Disclosure
Statement.
The Disclosure Statement Order, a copy of which is annexed to this Disclosure Statement as
Exhibit B, sets forth in detail the deadlines, procedures, and instructions for voting to accept
or reject the Plan, and for filing objections to confirmation of the Plan, the record date for
voting purposes, and the applicable standards for tabulating Ballots. In addition, detailed voting
instructions accompany each Ballot.
Each holder of a Claim entitled to vote to accept or reject
the Plan should read the Disclosure Statement, the Plan, the Disclosure Statement Order, and the
instructions accompanying the Ballots in their entirety before voting on the Plan.
C. Holders of Claims Entitled to Vote
Under the Plan, only Classes 1, 3, and 4 are entitled to vote on the Plan because they are
impaired and will receive a distribution under the Plan. Accordingly, the Debtors are soliciting
acceptances only from the Holders of Allowed Claims in Classes 1, 3, and 4. Holders of Claims in
Class 6 and Interests in Class 5 are impaired and will receive no distribution under the Plan, and
thus, are conclusively presumed to have rejected the Planso no vote will be solicited from
Holders in Classes 5 and 6.
The Bankruptcy Code defines acceptance of a plan by a class of claims or interests as
acceptance by creditors in that class that hold at least two-thirds in dollar amount and more than
one-half in number of the claims that cast ballots for acceptance or rejection of the proposed plan
of reorganization.
The Debtors reserve the right to amend the Plan and intend to request confirmation of the Plan
pursuant to Section 1129(b) of the Bankruptcy Code, which would enable the Plan to be
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confirmed regardless of the rejection of the Plan by one or more classes of impaired Claims or
Interests entitled to vote. Under Section 1129(b) of the Bankruptcy Code, the Plan may be
confirmed if at least one class of impaired Claims accepts the Plan (excluding the votes of
insiders) and the Plan does not discriminate unfairly and is fair and equitable with respect to
each non-accepting class. For a more detailed description of the requirements for confirmation of
the Plan pursuant to Section 1129(b) of the Bankruptcy Code, see Confirmation of the Plan set
forth herein.
D. Voting Procedures
If you are entitled to vote to accept or reject the Plan, a Ballot is enclosed for the purpose
of voting on the Plan. If you hold Claims in more than one Class and each of those Classes is
entitled to vote, you will receive separate Ballots for each such Class which must be returned for
each separate Class of Claims.
Pursuant to the Disclosure Statement Order, the Bankruptcy Court set June 22, 2009, as the
record date for voting on the Plan. Accordingly, only Holders of record as of June 22, 2009, that
are otherwise entitled to vote on the Plan will receive a Ballot and may vote on the Plan.
All other creditors entitled to vote on the Plan must return their Ballot(s) to the following
address:
Reliable
Attn: Isolagen Ballots
1007 North Orange Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
FOR YOUR BALLOT TO BE COUNTED, YOU MUST RETURN IT TO THE ADDRESS SET FORTH ON THE BALLOT SO
THAT IT IS ACTUALLY RECEIVED BY 4:00 P.M. PREVAILING EASTERN TIME ON OR BEFORE THE VOTING DEADLINE
SET FORTH IN THE ATTACHED DISCLOSURE STATEMENT ORDER (THE VOTING DEADLINE). BALLOTS MUST BE
DELIVERED BY MAIL, COURIER, OR OTHER DELIVERY SERVICEFACSIMILE BALLOTS WILL
NOT
BE
ACCEPTED. ANY EXECUTED BALLOT RECEIVED THAT DOES NOT INDICATE EITHER AN ACCEPTANCE OR REJECTION OF
THE PLAN SHALL NOT BE COUNTED.
Any Holder of a Claim who is entitled to vote under the Plan and who has Filed a Proof of
Claim in these Cases shall be entitled to vote in the amount of the value of the Proof of Claim,
unless an objection or request for estimation is pending with regard to the Claim. Any Holder of a
Claim listed by the Debtors on their Schedules of Assets and Liabilities for which no Proof of
Claim has been filed, shall be entitled to vote in the amount Scheduled by the Debtors. In the
event that no valid Proof of Claim or Interest is Filed, and the Claim or Interest is not Scheduled
by the Debtors in a fixed amount, a Holder of a Claim or Interest must set forth a fixed,
liquidated amount for such Claim on the Ballot. The Holder will be permitted to vote in the amount
listed on the Ballot unless: (i) a motion to estimate the claim is filed; or (ii) the Claim set
forth on the Ballot is subject to an objection on the date or dates during which the confirmation
hearing is held.
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If you have any questions about the Plan, the Disclosure Statement, or the procedures for
voting, please call Daniel K. Astin, Esquire, at Ciardi Ciardi & Astin, counsel to the Debtors at
(302) 658-1100.
E. Confirmation Hearing
The hearing to consider confirmation of the Plan (the Confirmation Hearing) will be held on
July 27, 2009 at 4:00 p.m. (Prevailing Eastern Time) before the Honorable Mary F. Walrath, United
States Bankruptcy Judge, at the United States Bankruptcy Court, 824 Market Street, 5
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Floor, Courtroom 4, Wilmington, Delaware 19801. In the attached Disclosure Statement Order, the
Bankruptcy Court has established the deadline by which objections, if any, to confirmation of the
Plan must be served and filed. The Confirmation Hearing may be adjourned from time to time by the
Bankruptcy Court without further notice except for the announcement of the adjournment date made at
the Confirmation Hearing or any subsequent adjourned Confirmation Hearing.
F. Disclaimers and Notices
The statements contained in this Disclosure Statement are made as of the date hereof unless
another time is specified, and the delivery of this Disclosure Statement shall not create an
implication that there has been no change in the information since the date hereof.
Any representations or inducements made to secure your acceptance or rejection of the Plan,
other than as contained in this Disclosure Statement or the Plan, should not be relied upon in
arriving at your decision, and should be reported to counsel to the Debtors, Daniel K. Astin,
Esquire, at 302-658-1100.
Much of the information contained herein (including in the Exhibits to the Disclosure
Statement) has not been subject to a certified audit. Accordingly, the Debtors are unable to
warrant or represent that the information contained herein (including in the Exhibits to the
Disclosure Statement) is without any inaccuracy, or complies with generally accepted accounting
standards. However, reasonable efforts have been made to ensure accuracy.
For the convenience of Holders of Claims and Interests, this Disclosure Statement summarizes
the terms of the Plan, but those summaries are qualified in their entirety by the Plan itself. In
the event of any inconsistencies between the Plan and the Disclosure Statement, the Plan is
controlling.
The Disclosure Statement may not be relied upon for any purpose other than: (i) to determine
whether to vote to accept or reject the Plan; and (ii) to object to the Plan at the Confirmation
Hearing. Nothing in this Disclosure Statement shall constitute an admission of any fact or
liability by any person, or be admissible in any proceeding involving the Debtors, or any other
person, or be deemed conclusive evidence of the tax or other legal effects of the Plan on the
Debtors or holders of Claims or Interests.
Certain of the statements contained in this Disclosure Statement are forward-looking and
contain estimates and assumptions. There can be no assurance that such statements will be
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reflective of actual outcomes. All holders of Claims should carefully read and consider fully
the Risk Factors to Be Considered, as set forth herein before voting to accept or reject the
Plan.
G. Recommendation by the Debtors
AS PROPONENTS OF THE PLAN, THE DEBTORS SUPPORT THE CONFIRMATION OF THE PLAN. THE DEBTORS
BELIEVE THAT THE PLAN PROVIDES THE BEST POSSIBLE RECOVERIES TO CREDITORS AND THAT ACCEPTANCE OF THE
PLAN IS IN THE BEST INTERESTS OF CREDITORS. ACCORDINGLY, THE DEBTORS RECOMMEND THAT ELIGIBLE
CREDITORS VOTE TO ACCEPT THE PLAN.
II. GENERAL INFORMATION
A. Description and History of the Debtors Business
Isolagen is a Delaware corporation principally located at 405 Eagleview Boulevard in Exton,
Pennsylvania, and is the parent company of Isolagen Tech, a Delaware corporation with the same
principal location as Isolagen. Isolagen Tech is wholly owned by Isolagen. Isolagen also has a
57% interest in Agera Laboratories, Inc., a Delaware corporation (Agera). Isolagen Tech wholly
owns Isolagen Europe Limited, a company organized under the laws of the United Kingdom (Isolagen
Europe), Isolagen Australia Pty Limited, a company organized under the laws of Australia
(Isolagen Australia), and Isolagen International, S.A., a company organized under the laws of
Switzerland (Isolagen Switzerland, collectively, with all Isolagen entities, the Company). The
common stock of Isolagen, par value $0.001 per share, (Common Stock) is listed on the NYSE Amex
exchange (formerly known as the American Stock Exchange or AMEX) under the symbol ILE.
However, the trading of its stock was halted by AMEX in May 2009 and is expected to be delisted
soon.
The Debtors are aesthetic and therapeutic companies focused on developing novel skin and
tissue rejuvenation products. The Debtors clinical development product candidates are designed to
improve the appearance of skin injured by the effects of aging, sun exposure, acne and burns with a
patients own, or autologous, fibroblast cells produced by the Companys proprietary Isolagen
Process. The Company also has a skin care line through its Agera Laboratories, Inc. (Agera)
subsidiary.
Isolagen acquired 57% of the outstanding common shares of Agera on August 10, 2006. Agera
offers a complete line of skincare systems based on a wide array of proprietary formulations,
trademarks and nano-peptide technology. These skincare products can be packaged to offer
anti-aging, anti-pigmentary and acne treatment systems. Agera markets its product in both the
United States and Europe (primarily the United Kingdom) via third party distributors primarily.
In October 2006, the Company reached an agreement with the FDA on the design of a Phase III
pivotal study protocol for the treatment of nasolabial folds. The randomized, double-blind protocol
was submitted to the FDA under the agencys Special Protocol Assessment (SPA) regulations.
Pursuant to this assessment process, the FDA has agreed that the
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Companys study design for two identical trials, including patient numbers, clinical endpoints, and
statistical analyses, is acceptable to the FDA to form the basis of an efficacy claim for a
marketing application. The randomized, double-blind, pivotal Phase III trials will evaluate the
efficacy and safety of Isolagen Therapy against placebo in approximately 400 patients with
approximately 200 patients enrolled in each trial. The Company completed enrollment of the study
and commenced injection of subjects in early 2007. All injections were completed in January 2008
and top line results from this trial were publically announced in August 2008. The data analysis,
including safety data, was publically released in October 2008. The related Biologics License
Application (BLA) was submitted to the FDA in March 2009. The BLA was accepted for filing by the
FDA in May 2009, and the Debtors are currently waiting for approval from the FDA to market its
product.
The Debtors business model is a biotechnology company focused on developing emergent, novel
skin and tissue rejuvenation products for application in certain aesthetic and therapeutic markets.
Isolagen was founded in 1995, specializing in the development of the Isolagen Process, the
innovative cellular processing system which creates the Isolagen Therapy. With seven secured U.S.
patents and nine additional U.S. patents pending, Isolagen has an overall approach to aesthetic and
therapeutic cellular rejuvenation. Specifically, the Isolagen Therapy has broad potential as a
personalized treatment for wrinkles, acne scars, burn scars and periodontal disease.
The Isolagen® Process is a novel process whereby a patients own collagen-producing cells
(fibroblasts) are multiplied to create a living cell therapy which can be returned to the patients
skin. Unlike other applications for the treatment of dermal defects, the Isolagen Therapy is
produced utilizing only the patients unique, living cells. By multiplying a patients own
collagen-producing cells or fibroblasts into tens of millions of new cells, a personalized
treatment is created which is then returned to the patients skin. This treatment, known as the
Isolagen Therapy, is designed to improve skin damage caused by the normal effects of aging, sun
damage, acne and burns. Phase III clinical trials were completed in 2008 to evaluate the efficacy
and safety of Isolagen Therapy in treating nasolabial folds or wrinkles. A Phase II open-label
clinical trial to evaluate the use of Isolagen Therapy to treat fine lines and wrinkles for the
full face was also completed in 2008.
In addition to wrinkle correction, Isolagen also conducted a Phase II/III clinical program to
investigate Isolagen Therapy for the treatment of moderate to severe acne scars. Isolagen is
planning clinical trials for the treatment of burn scars (Phase II), which is currently on hold.
Isolagens aesthetics development programs include product candidates to treat targeted areas or
wrinkles and to provide full-face rejuvenation that includes the improvement of fine lines,
wrinkles, skin texture and appearance. The therapeutic development programs are primarily designed
to treat acne scars and restrictive burn scars. All of the product candidates are non-surgical and
minimally invasive.
Through December 31, 2008, the Company has been primarily engaged in developing its product
technology. In the course of its development activities, the Debtors have sustained losses and
expect such losses to continue through at least 2009. The Debtors ability to operate profitably is
largely contingent upon its success in obtaining financing, obtaining regulatory approval to sell
one or a variety of applications of the Isolagen Therapy, upon its successful
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development of markets for its products and upon the development of profitable saleable
manufacturing processes. As of December 31, 2008, the Debtors had cash and cash equivalents of $2.9
million and negative working capital of $87.3 million.
B. Existing Indebtedness
Unsecured Debt
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On November 3, 2004, Isolagen, Inc. (Isolagen) completed the
private placement of $75.0 million aggregate principal amount of 3.5% Convertible Subordinated
Notes Due 2024 (the 3.5% Subordinated Notes). The 3.5% Subordinated Notes could be due sooner
than 2024, as discussed below. Isolagen received net proceeds of approximately $71.7 million after
the deduction of commissions and offering expenses. Isolagen also granted the purchasers of the
3.5% Subordinated Notes the option to purchase up to $15.0 million of additional 3.5% Subordinated
Notes through December 2, 2004.
On November 5, 2004, Isolagen completed the private placement of the additional $15.0 million
aggregate principal amount of 3.5% Subordinated Notes. Isolagen received net proceeds of
approximately $14.5 million after the deduction of discounts, commissions and offering expenses.
The total net proceeds to Isolagen were approximately $86.2 million after the deduction of
commissions and offering expenses.
Isolagen used approximately $26 million of the net proceeds to repurchase 4,000,000 shares of
its common stock, of which 2,000,000 shares were repurchased from former officers, shareholders,
and members of the board of directors. The remaining net proceeds of approximately $60.2 million
were added to Isolagens general working capital.
The 3.5% Subordinated Notes are unsecured obligations and are subordinated in right of payment
to all of Isolagens existing and future senior indebtedness. The 3.5% Subordinated Notes are also
effectively subordinated to all indebtedness and other liabilities of Isolagens subsidiaries.
The 3.5% Subordinated Notes require the semi-annual payment of interest, on May 1 and November
1 of each year beginning May 1, 2005, at 3.5% interest per annum on the principal amount
outstanding. The 3.5% Subordinated Notes will mature on November 1, 2024. Prior to maturity, the
holders may convert their 3.5% Subordinated Notes into shares of Isolagens common stock. The
initial conversion rate is 109.2001 shares per $1,000 principal amount of 3.5% Subordinated Notes,
which is equivalent to an initial conversion price of approximately $9.16 per share.
On or after November 1, 2009, Isolagen may, at its option, redeem the 3.5% Subordinated Notes,
in whole or in part, for cash, at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the
3.5% Subordinated Notes to be redeemed plus accrued and unpaid interest.
On each of November 1, 2009, November 1, 2014 and November 1, 2019, the holders may require
Isolagen to purchase all or a portion of their 3.5% Subordinated Notes at a purchase price in cash
equal to 100% of the principal amount of 3.5% Subordinated Notes to be purchased plus accrued and
unpaid interest. The holders of the 3.5% Subordinated Notes may also require Isolagen to repurchase
their 3.5% Subordinated Notes in the event its common stock (or other
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common stock into which the 3.5% Convertible Subordinated Notes are then convertible) ceases to be
listed for trading on a U.S. national securities exchange or approved for trading on an established
automated over-the-counter market in the United States.
In the event a change in control occurs on or before November 9, 2009, the holders of the 3.5%
Subordinated Notes may require Isolagen to purchase all or a portion of their notes at a purchase
price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the 3.5% Subordinated Notes to be purchased plus
accrued and unpaid interest and the payment of a make-whole payment which is based on the date on
which the change in control occurs and the price per share paid for Isolagens common stock in such
change in control transaction. Isolagen will be allowed to pay for the repurchase of the 3.5%
Subordinated Notes and accrued and unpaid interest in cash or, at its option, shares of its common
stock, and Isolagen will be allowed to make the make-whole payment in cash or, at its option, such
other form of consideration as is paid to its common stockholders in the change in control
transaction. In addition, in the event a change in control occurs on or before November 9, 2009,
the holders of the 3.5% Subordinated Notes that convert their 3.5% Subordinated Notes into shares
of Isolagens common stock in connection with such change in control transaction will also be
entitled to receive the make-whole payment.
The 3.5% Subordinated Notes were issued in an offering not registered under the Securities Act
of 1933, as amended (the Securities Act). However, Isolagen was obligated to file with the SEC a
shelf registration statement covering resales of the 3.5% Subordinated Notes and the shares of
Isolagens common stock issuable upon the conversion of the 3.5% Subordinated Notes. The shelf
registration statement was subsequently declared effective on May 2, 2005. As of December 31, 2008,
Isolagen has recorded the 3.5% Subordinated Notes as a current liability on the accompanying
consolidated balance sheet as the holders may require Isolagen to purchase all of the 3.5%
Subordinated Notes as early as November 2009.
Unsecured Trade Debt
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Aside from the 3.5% Subordinated Notes, the majority of the
Debtors unsecured debt consists of general trade debt for suppliers of goods and services in the
approximate amount of $725,000. In addition, the Debtors have certain outstanding debt and
obligations related to their lease of their facility and lawsuits that have been commenced against
them. Specifically, the Debtors are liable for the payment of $325,000 to settle a derivative
lawsuit.
Secured Debt
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On April 30, 2009, Isolagen entered into secured promissory notes and
security agreements (the Notes) with eight lenders pursuant to which Isolagen borrowed an
aggregate of $500,417.00 in principal amount. The Notes bear interest at a rate of 20% per annum
with principal and interest on the Notes due on the earlier of June 20, 2009 or the date that
Isolagen files for voluntary or involuntary bankruptcy.
If an event of default under the Notes occurs, the holders of the Notes may declare the Notes
to be due and payable. An event of default will occur: (a) if Isolagen defaults in the payment of
the Notes or any other amounts payable to the holders of the Notes; (b) if Isolagen defaults in the
performance of or compliance with any material term contained in the agreements pursuant to which
the Notes were issued and such default shall not have been remedied within five business days after
written notice to Isolagen; or (c) if Isolagen defaults (as principal or guarantor or other surety)
in the payment of any principal of or premium or interest on any
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indebtedness for borrowed money, excluding the interest due May 1, 2009 on Isolagens pre-existing
subordinated notes. The default rate of interest shall be 25% per annum from the date of any event
of default under the Notes.
Isolagen is required to redeem the Notes with a 25% premium on the then outstanding principal
plus accrued but unpaid interest, upon the (i) receipt of proceeds from the sale of any assets of
Isolagen or any of its subsidiaries, excluding sales in the ordinary course of business by Agera
Laboratories, Inc.; (b) receipt of the proceeds from any insurance policy held by Isolagen or any
of its subsidiaries or pursuant to which Isolagen or any of its subsidiaries are beneficiaries; and
(c) receipt of proceeds from the sale of any equity of Isolagen or its subsidiaries or issuance of
any indebtedness of Isolagen or any of its subsidiaries. To secure the repayment of the Notes,
Isolagen granted the holders of the Notes a security interest in and a lien on the Companys 57%
equity interest in Agera.
C. Equity Interests
As of May 12, 2009, Isolagen had 42,820,380 common stock shares issued, and 38,820,380 common
stock shares outstanding. Further, there were approximately 8,117,000 stock options outstanding.
There were also approximately 8,646,000 shares of contingently issuable common shares outstanding
related to Isolagens $79.2 million of convertible debt (convertible at a common share price
equivalent to approximately $9.16). Isolagen also has preferred stock authorized, none of which is
issued and outstanding.
D. Events Leading to Bankruptcy
The Debtors have incurred losses since their inception, have never generated significant
revenue from commercial sales of their products, and have never been profitable. The Debtors are
focused on product development, and has expended significant resources on its clinical trials,
personnel and research and development. The Companys consolidated net losses for the years ended
2008 and 2007 were $31.4 million and $35.6 million, respectively. As of December 31, 2008, the
Company had an accumulated development stage net loss attributable to common shareholders of $194.1
million. The Company previously failed its Phase III wrinkle trials in 2005. As a result of this
failure, the Companys $90 million of convertible debt did not convert into equity. Further, the
Company utilized its remaining cash resources at the time, which were originally planned to be
utilized for a commercial launch had the Phase III trials been successful and approved by the FDA,
to re-design and re-perform the Phase III trials. The Company successfully completed the
re-performed Phase III trials in late 2008 under a new management team, however, due to the
remaining cash position of the Debtors and the $90 million of debt due as early as November 2009,
and further compounded by unprecedented economic downturns with respect to the equity and credit
markets, the Debtors are now in an untenable financial position.
Isolagen did not make an interest payment of approximately $1.5 million that was due on May 1,
2009 to the holders of $79.24 million in principal amount of subordinated notes and is now in
default. Isolagen does not have the cash or available resources to pay the $1.5 million of interest
which was due.
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Consequently, on June 15, 2009, the Debtors filed for protection under chapter 11 of the
Bankruptcy Code to obtain financing and to restructure its current debt structure so that it may
continue its product development.
III. THE CHAPTER 11 CASES
On June 15, 2009, (the Petition Date), the Debtors each filed a voluntary petition for
relief under chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the
District of Delaware. The Debtors cases are being jointly administered. Please refer to the
docket in these Cases for the specific relief granted upon the commencement of these Cases.
Contemporaneously with the filing of the voluntary petitions, the Debtors filed the
Restructuring Agreement as Exhibit A to the Declaration of Declan Daly in Support of First Day
Motions and Applications. The Restructuring Agreement sets forth the key terms of the Plan agreed
upon by the Debtors, Viriathus, and the Participating Holders, which include, Ronald Phillips,
Morgan Stanley & Co., Incorporated, Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC, Highbridge International,
LLC, Akanthos Capital Management LLC, CSS, LLC, Alexandra Global Master Fund Ltd, and Context
Advantage Master Fund, L.P. The Restructuring Agreement was negotiated and executed prior to the
Petition Date and provides for (a) the deadline for plan solicitation, (b) the treatment of
classified and unclassified claims and interests under the Plan, (c) corporate governance
post-confirmation, and (d) the terms of the Exit Financing. Generally, the Restructuring Agreement
provides for a debt to equity swap. The terms of the Restructuring Agreement represent a
heavily-negotiated settlement with the key constituents in these Cases. It was negotiated to
attempt provide a recovery to interested parties in these Cases. Absent the compromise set forth
in the Restructuring Agreement, the Debtors only alternative would have been to file petitions
under chapter 7 of the Bankruptcy Code and to liquidate. The Debtors believe that creditors would
be extremely unlikely to receive a Distribution if their assets are liquidated in a chapter 7
cases.
On June 17, 2009, the Bankruptcy Court authorized the Debtors, on an interim basis, to borrow
up to $1 million from the DIP Lenders. Upon entry of a final order approving debtor-in-possession
financing, the Debtors may borrow up to $2.75 million subject to further increase in the discretion
of the DIP Lender to fund the 11-week budget proposed by the Debtors. A final hearing on the
Debtors request for debtor-in-possession financing is scheduled for July 6, 2009 at 10:30 a.m.
IV. SUMMARY OF THE PLAN
The following is a brief summary of the key provisions of the Plan. Holders of Claims and
Interests should refer to the Plan for a more detailed description of the terms thereof.
A. General Framework of the Plan
The purpose of the Plan is to restructure the Debtors outstanding indebtedness and equity and
resolve the Debtors liquidity problems, thereby enhancing the recoveries for the Debtors
creditors and enabling the Debtors to continue as a going concern and properly focus upon
development of their product technology in light of ongoing clinical trial developments in order to
develop a licensed, marketable product.
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As is set forth more fully below and in the Plan, the Holders of the Allowed DIP Facility
Claims have agreed that, in lieu of accepting Cash on account of their Allowed DIP Lender Claims,
the DIP Lenders shall receive, together with the Pre-Petition Lenders, their Pro Rata share of up
to 61% of the New Common Stock of the reorganized Isolagen debtor, Renuvagen, subject to dilution
by the Exit Financing. The DIP Lenders and the Pre-Petition Lenders have also agreed to compensate
Viriathus or its assignee 10% of its Pro Rata Distribution of the New Common Stock. To date, the
DIP Lenders and Pre-Petition Lenders have not entered into any agreements or reached any
understandings with any party other than the Agent, DIP Lender and/or Prepetition Lender with
regard to the transfer or other disposition of the New Common Stock that they will receive under
this Plan. Following the Effective Date of the Plan, the DIP Lenders and Pre-Petition Lenders may,
in their sole and absolute discretion, transfer or otherwise dispose of their shares of New Common
Stock.
The Holders of Allowed Other Secured Claims are not impaired and will be paid in full under
the Plan, and each Holder of Allowed Claims arising from or relating to the 3.5% Convertible Notes
shall each receive its Pro Rata share of an unsecured note in the principal amount of $6 million
(the New Note) and its Pro Rata share of 33% of the New Common Stock subject to dilution by the
Exit Financing.
To facilitate treatment to the Debtors general unsecured creditors, whose purported Claims
total approximately $1,075,000, the Debtors propose to pay Each Holder of an Allowed General
Unsecured Claim, in full and final satisfaction, settlement, release and discharge of and in
exchange for such Allowed General Unsecured Claim, their Pro Rata portion of 1% of the New Common
Stock, subject to dilution by the Exit Financing.
Finally, no distributions shall be made under the Plan on account of the Old Common Stock and
the Intercompany Claims, and any and all liability on account of such Old Common Stock and
Intercompany Claims shall be deemed discharged. The Debtors will seek a determination from the
Bankruptcy Court that the issuance of the New Common Stock under this Plan shall be exempt from
registration under the Securities Act and any state or local law, pursuant to section 1145 of the
Bankruptcy Code.
B. Distributions under the Plan
As required by Section 1122 of the Bankruptcy Code, the Plan divides all Claims (other than
Administrative Expense Claims, Priority Claims, and DIP Facility Claims) and Interests into
separate Classes, based on the similarity of the Holders legal rights. The following chart
summarizes the proposed distributions to Holders of Claims and Interests under the Plan, as well as
the Debtors estimate of the value of such recoveries. The information provided herein is solely
for ease of reference, and parties should consult the terms of the Plan for specific treatment of
each class of Claims and Interests.
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Estimated Recovery
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impaired
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Subject to and pursuant to the
terms of the Plan, the Holders
of the Allowed Pre-Petition
Lender Claims have agreed that,
in lieu of accepting Cash on
account of their Allowed
Pre-Petition Lender Claims, the
Pre-Petition Lenders shall
receive, together with the DIP
Lenders as set forth in Section
3.06 of the Plan, their Pro Rata
share of up to 61% of the New
Common Stock of Renuvagen,
subject to dilution by the Exit
Financing.
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Common Stock
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Unimpaired
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On the Distribution Date, each
Holder of an Allowed Class 2
Claim shall receive in full
satisfaction, settlement,
release and discharge of and in
exchange for such Allowed Other
Secured Claim and at Debtors
exclusive election, either: (i)
Cash equal to the amount of such
Allowed Other Secured Claim, or
(ii) the Collateral which serves
as security for such Allowed
Other Secured Claim, except to
the extent that any Holder of an
Allowed Other Secured Claim
agrees to less favorable
treatment thereof. Upon receipt
of the Distribution provided for
herein, each Holder of an
Allowed Other Secured Claim
shall irrevocably release and
discharge any and all Liens
against the Debtors property
and Assets.
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33.5% Unsecured Convertible
Notes
impaired
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Each Holder of an Allowed 3.5%
Noteholder Claim shall receive,
in full and final satisfaction,
settlement, release and
discharge of and in exchange for
such Allowed 3.5% Noteholder
Claim the following:
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and New Note
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(a) its Pro Rata share of an
unsecured note in the principal
amount of $6 million (the New
Note). The New Note shall have
the following features:
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1. Type of Security: Unsecured
Debentures
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2. Interest: 12.5% payable
quarterly in Cash or, at the
Reorganized Debtors option, 15%
payable in kind (PIK) by
capitalizing such unpaid amount
and adding it to the principal
as of the date it was due.
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4. Redemption Rights: At any
time prior to the maturity date,
the Reorganized Debtors may
redeem any portion of the
outstanding principal of the New
Notes in Cash at 125% of the
stated face value of the New
Notes.
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obligated to redeem all
outstanding New Notes upon the
following events:
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a) The Reorganized Debtors
successfully complete a capital
campaign raising in excess of
$10,000,000; or
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b) The Reorganized Debtors are
acquired by, or sell a majority
stake to, an outside party.
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Negative Covenants: The New
Notes shall contain customary
representations, warranties and
covenants, including a covenant
that the Reorganized Debtors
shall be prohibited from the
incurrence of additional debt
without obtaining the consent of
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(b.) its Pro Rata share of 33%
of the New Common Stock subject
to dilution by the Exit
Financing.
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(c.) The Plan allows the 3.5%
Noteholder Claims in the amount
of the outstanding principal and
accrued and unpaid interest as
of the Petition Date in the
approximate aggregate amount of
$81 million (plus any other
amounts due under the indenture
and allowable under the
Bankruptcy Code).
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Each holder of an Allowed
General Unsecured Claim shall,
in full and final satisfaction,
settlement, release and
discharge of and in exchange for
such Allowed General Unsecured
Claim, be paid their Pro Rata
portion of 1% of the New Common
Stock, subject to dilution by
the Exit Financing.
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impaired
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On the Effective Date, all
Interests in Old Common Stock
shall be cancelled and
extinguished under the Plan and
Holders thereof shall neither
retain nor receive any
distribution of property or
Assets on account of their
Interests.
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under the Plan on account of
Intercompany Claims, and any and
all liability on account of such
Intercompany Claims shall be
deemed discharged.
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Under a chapter 11 plan, the separate classes of claims and equity interests must be
designated either as impaired or unimpaired by the plan. If a class of claims is impaired,
the Bankruptcy Code affords certain rights to the holders of such claims, such as the right to vote
on the plan (unless the plan provides for no distribution to the holders, in which case, the holder
is deemed to reject the plan), and the right to receive under the Chapter 11 plan property of a
value that is not less than the value the holder would receive if the debtors were liquidated under
Chapter 7.
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Under Section 1124 of the Bankruptcy Code, a class of claims or interests is impaired unless
the plan (i) does not alter the legal, equitable, or contractual rights of the holders or (ii)
irrespective of the holders acceleration rights, cures all defaults (other than those arising from
the debtors insolvency, the commencement of the case, or nonperformance of a non-monetary
obligation), reinstates the maturity of the claims or interests in the class, compensates the
holders for actual damages incurred as a result of their reasonable reliance upon any acceleration
rights, and does not otherwise alter their legal, equitable, or contractual rights. Typically, this
means the holder of an unimpaired claim will receive on the later of the effective date or the date
on which amounts owing are due and payable, payment in full, in cash, with post-petition interest
to the extent appropriate and provided under the governing agreement (or if there is no agreement,
under applicable non-bankruptcy law), and the remainder of the debtors obligations, if any, will
be performed as they come due in accordance with their terms. Thus, other than its right to
accelerate the debtors obligations, the holder of an unimpaired claim will be placed in the
position it would have been in had the debtors case not been commenced.
The Plan has classified all Claims and Interests in compliance with the provisions of Section
1122 of the Bankruptcy Code, but it is possible that a Holder of a Claim or Interest may challenge
the classification of Claims and Interests and that the Bankruptcy Court may find that a different
classification is required for the Plan to be confirmed. In such event, the Debtors intend, to the
extent permitted by the Bankruptcy Court and the Plan, to make such reasonable modifications of the
classifications under the Plan to permit confirmation and to use the Plan acceptances received in
this solicitation for the purpose of obtaining the approval of the reconstituted Class or Classes
of which the accepting Holder is ultimately deemed to be a member. Any such reclassification could
adversely affect the Class in which such Holder was initially a member, or any other Class under
the Plan, by changing the composition of such Class and the vote required of that Class for
approval of the Plan. Furthermore, a reclassification of a Claim or Interest after solicitation of
acceptances of the Plan could necessitate a re-solicitation of acceptances of the Plan.
C. Administrative Expense Claims, Priority Tax Claims, Priority Non-Tax Claims, and DIP Facility Claims
The Bankruptcy Code does not require classification of certain priority claims against a
debtor. In these chapter 11 Cases, these unclassified claims include Administrative Expense Claims,
Priority Tax Claims, Priority Non-Tax Claims, and DIP Facility Claims. Each of these Claims will
receive the treatment set forth in the Plan, which is also set forth below.
Administrative Expense Claims are not impaired under the Plan. Each Holder of an Allowed
Administrative Expense Claim, shall, in full and final satisfaction, release and discharge of and
in exchange for such Allowed Administrative Expense Claim, be paid either (i) in Cash, in the
amount of the Allowed Administrative Expense Claim on the later of (x) the Effective Date or as
soon thereafter as is reasonably practicable and (y) the date such Allowed Administrative Expense
Claim becomes Allowed, or due and payable in the ordinary course of business or (ii) on such other
terms and conditions as may be agreed upon between the Holder of the Allowed Administrative Expense
Claim, the Debtors, and Viriathus.
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Priority Non-Tax Claims are not impaired under the Plan. Each Holder of an Allowed Priority
Non-Tax Claim shall, in full and final satisfaction, settlement, release and discharge of
and in exchange for such Allowed Priority Non-Tax Claim, receive Cash in the amount of the
Allowed Priority Non-Tax Claim, except to the extent that any Holder of an Allowed Priority Non-Tax
Claim agrees to less favorable treatment thereof, on the later of (x) the Effective Date or as soon
thereafter as is reasonably practicable and (y) the date such Allowed Administrative Expense Claim
becomes Allowed.
Priority Tax Claims are not impaired under the Plan. Each Holder of an Allowed Priority Tax
Claim shall, in full and final satisfaction, settlement, release and discharge of and in exchange
for such Allowed Priority Tax Claim, be paid in full through deferred Cash payments in an aggregate
principal amount equal to the amount of the Allowed Priority Tax Claim plus interest on the unpaid
portion at the rate of 4% per annum from the Effective Date through the date of payment thereof
which may be as long as 5 years from the order for relief in these Cases, except to the extent that
any Holder of an Allowed Priority Tax Claim agrees to less favorable treatment thereof.
Pursuant to Section 1129(a)(9)(A) of the Bankruptcy Code, each Holder of an Allowed DIP
Facility Claim is entitled to receive in full satisfaction, settlement, release and discharge of
and in exchange for such Allowed DIP Facility Claim, Cash equal to the Allowed amount of such
Claim, except to the extent that such Holder of a particular DIP Facility Claim has agreed to less
favorable treatment of such claim. Under the Plan, and pursuant to the settlements and compromises
set forth therein, the DIP Facility Claims shall be Allowed in the DIP Facility Maximum Repayment.
Subject to and pursuant to the terms of the Plan, the Holders of the Allowed DIP Facility Claims
have agreed that, in lieu of accepting Cash on account of their Allowed DIP Lender Claims, the DIP
Lenders shall receive, together with the Pre-Petition Lenders as set forth in Section 4.01 of the
Plan, their Pro Rata share of up to 61% of the New Common Stock of Renuvagen, subject to dilution
by the Exit Financing.
D. Exit Financing
On the Effective Date, the Reorganized Debtors may issue New Common Stock in Renuvagen to the
Plan Funders in exchange for $2 million to fund the Reorganized Debtors continued operations and
the distributions that the Reorganized Debtors must make pursuant to the terms of this Plan. This
New Common Stock will be issued at 1
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2
times the DIP Facility conversion valuation on Schedule A
included in the Plan Supplement.
Rights of participation as a Plan Funder shall be extended the DIP Lenders, the Pre-Petition
Lenders, and the 3.5% Convertible Noteholders in the amount of $2,000,000.00. A right to
participate in future financings of the Reorganized Debtors (other than with respect to (x)
issuances pursuant to option or employee plans (y) the sale of equity or equity-linked securities
by the Reorganized Debtors pursuant to a
bona fide
, firm underwriting public offering, or (z) the
issuance of equity or equity-linked securities by the Reorganized Debtors in connection with a
bona
fide
strategic alliance, so long as the equity being offered does not exceed 5% of the equity on a
fully-diluted basis immediately prior to such issuance) are extended to (i) the 3.5%
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Convertible
Noteholders, (ii) the Pre-petition Lenders, and (iii) the DIP Lenders (collectively, the Covered
Investors) such that, for any equity or equity-linked capital raise done by the Reorganized
Debtors, the Covered Investors will have the right to invest in such raise up to an
amount that would allow them to preserve their existing equity ownership stake on a
fully-diluted basis.
E. Management Incentive Plan
The management team of the Reorganized Debtors and their subsidiaries shall receive 5% of the
New Common Stock, subject to dilution by the Exit Financing. The management teams equity state
shall be subject to a two-year vesting schedule whereby 50% shall vest on the Effective Date, 25%
shall vest on the first anniversary, and 25% shall vest on the second anniversary. The management
incentive plan shall be subject to documentation in a form acceptable to the management team and
binding upon the Reorganized Debtor on the Effective Date, with such documentation provided on, or
prior to, the deadline for submission of the Plan Supplement; provided, however, that the
management incentive plan need not be filed with the Bankruptcy Court.
F. Permanent Injunction, Release & Exculpation
The Plan provides for the release of claims by parties in interest in these cases and the
release of other claims and causes of action. Each Holder of a Claim or Interest should review and
consider the terms and conditions of Section 10 of the Plan. If the Plan is confirmed, the
applicable parties in interest will be bound by the releases and injunctions set forth in the Plan.
In order to give notice to all parties of these provisions, the releases and injunctions set forth
in the Plan are reprinted below:
I. Discharge of Claims:
As of the Effective Date, except as provided in the Confirmation Order or otherwise provided
herein, the rights afforded under this Plan and treatment of Claims and Old Common Stock under the
Plan shall be in exchange for and complete satisfaction, discharge and release of all Claims from
the beginning of time through the Effective Date. Except as otherwise provided in the Plan, or the
Confirmation Order, Confirmation shall, as of the Effective Date, discharge the Debtors from all
Claims or other debts that arose before the Effective Date, including, but not limited to, all
debts of the kind specified in Bankruptcy Code Sections 502(g), 502(h) or 502(i), whether or not
(i) a proof of claim based on such debt is filed or deemed filed pursuant to Bankruptcy Code
Section 501, or (ii) a Claim based on such debt is Allowed pursuant to Bankruptcy Code Section 402,
or (iii) the Holder of a Claim based on such debt has accepted the Plan. As of the Effective Date,
except as otherwise provided in the Plan, or the Confirmation Order, all Entities shall be
precluded from asserting against the Debtors or Reorganized Debtors, or their respective successors
or property, any other or further Claims, demands, debts, rights, causes of action, liabilities or
equity interests based upon any act, omission, transaction or other activity of any kind or nature
that occurred prior to the Effective Date. In accordance with the foregoing, except as provided in
this Plan, or Confirmation Order, the Confirmation Order shall be a judicial determination, as of
the Effective Date pursuant to Bankruptcy Code Sections 524 and 1141, of discharge of all such
Claims against the Debtors and such discharge shall void any
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judgment obtained against the Debtors
or the Reorganized Debtors at any time, to the extent that such judgment relates to a discharged
Claim.
II. Injunction:
Except as otherwise set forth in this Plan, on and after the Effective Date, all persons and
entities that have held, hold, or may hold (a) any Claim against, or Interest in, the Debtors which
arose prior to the Effective Date shall be permanently enjoined from and against: (i) commencing or
continuing in any manner any suit, action or other proceeding of any kind against the Debtors, the
Reorganized Debtors, their respective affiliates, shareholders, accountants, direct or indirect
subsidiaries, agents, attorneys, advisors, (and with regard to all of the foregoing entities, their
officers and directors), and/or the estates (collectively, the Permanent Injunction Parties) with
respect to any such Claim or Interest; (ii) the enforcement, attachment, collection, or recovery by
any manner or means of any judgment, award, decree, or order against the permanent injunction
parties; (iii) creating, perfecting or enforcing any lien or encumbrance of any kind against the
permanent injunction parties or against any of their properties or interests in property with
respect to such Claim or Interest; and (iv) asserting any right of setoff against any obligation
due from the permanent injunction parties or against any property or interest in property of the
Debtors or the Reorganized Debtors with respect to any such Claim or Interest; and (b) any Claim,
right, action, cause of action against or Interest in the Debtors, the Reorganized Debtors, or the
Estates which shall have arisen prior to the confirmation date shall be permanently enjoined from
and against commencing or continuing any suit, action, or proceeding against, asserting or
attempting to recover any claim against or interest in, or otherwise affecting the permanent
injunction parties with respect to any matter that is the subject of this plan.
III. Exculpation and Limitation of Liability:
None of the Debtors, the Agent, the Pre-Petition Lenders, the DIP Lenders or the Plan Funders
or any of the respective shareholders, members, officers, directors, employees, agents, attorneys,
consultants, lenders, investment bankers, accountants and affiliates (and each of their respective
shareholders, members, officers, directors, employees, agents, attorneys, consultants, lenders,
investment bankers, accountants and affiliates of the foregoing, in their respective capacities as
such) shall have or incur any liability to any Holder of a Claim or Old Common Stock for any act or
omission in connection with, related to, or arising out of, the Cases, the pursuit of confirmation
of the Plan, the consummation of the Plan or the administration of the Plan or the property to be
distributed under the Plan except for willful misconduct or gross negligence, and, in all respects,
the Debtors, the Agent, the DIP Lenders, the Pre-Petition Lenders and the Plan Funders shall be
entitled to rely upon the advice of counsel with respect to their duties and responsibilities under
the Plan.
IV. Releases:
(a) Compromise of Controversies. Pursuant to Bankruptcy Rule 9019, and in consideration for
the classification, distribution and other benefits provided under the Plan, the provisions of the
Plan shall constitute a good faith compromise and settlement of all Claims, Interests and
controversies resolved pursuant to the Plan, including, without limitation, all Claims and
Interests arising prior to the Petition Date, whether known or unknown, foreseen or
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unforeseen,
asserted or unasserted, by or against the Debtors, the Agent, the DIP Lenders, the Pre-Petition
Lenders and the Plan Funders, arising out of, relating to or in connection with the business or
affairs of or transactions with the Debtors. The entry of the Confirmation Order shall constitute
the Bankruptcy Courts approval of each of the foregoing compromises or settlements,
and all other compromises and settlements provided for in the Plan, and the Bankruptcy Courts
findings shall constitute its determination that such compromises and settlements are in the best
interests of the Debtors, the Estates, creditors, equity holders, and other parties in interest,
and are fair, equitable and within the range of reasonableness. The provisions of the Plan,
including, without limitation, its release, injunction, exculpation and compromise provisions, are
mutually dependent and non-severable. If the Plan is confirmed, the applicable parties in interest
will be bound by the releases and injunctions set forth in the Plan.
(b) Releases by the Debtors. As of the Effective Date, the Debtors and their estates hereby
waive, release and discharge (i) the DIP Lender, (ii) the Pre-Petition Lenders; (iii) the Agent,
(iv) the Plan Funders and (v) the Debtors present and former officers and directors, and (iv) each
of the respective shareholders, members, officers, directors, employees, agents, attorneys,
consultants, lenders, investment bankers, accountants and affiliates in their respective capacities
as such of the parties released in clauses (i), (ii), and (iii) of this Section, from any Claim,
obligation, right, Cause of Action or liability, whether known or unknown, foreseen or unforeseen,
existing or hereafter arising, based in whole or in part on any act or omission, transaction or
occurrence from the beginning of time through the Effective Date in any way relating to the
Debtors, the Cases or the Plan.
(c) Releases by Holders of Claims or Interests. On the Effective Date, the Debtors, the
Reorganized Debtors, the Agent, DIP Lender, the Pre-Petition Lenders and the Plan Funders and their
respective affiliates, direct or indirect subsidiariesalong with the present and former officers,
directors, agents, shareholders, attorneys, accountants, the estates, and advisors of each of the
foregoing (the Released Parties) will automatically be released from all Claims and Causes of
Action of every kind and nature, from the beginning of time through the Effective Date for all acts
and omissions occurring both before and after the Petition Date, whether known or unknown, that may
be asserted by: (i) the Released Parties; (ii) any Holder of a Claim or Interest in Classes 1, 2,
3, 4, and 6; (iii) Holders of Priority Claims and Holders of Administrative Expense Claims; (iv)
the Agent; and (v) the DIP Lenders that in any way relate to, or arise in connection with, the
Debtors, the Reorganized Debtors, or these Casesincluding, without limitation, the Debtors
present and former businesses, operations, or financing. The release provisions set forth in this
section shall act as an injunction against any entity commencing or continuing any action,
employment of process, or act to collect, offset, or recover any Claim or Causes of Action
satisfied, released, or discharged under this Plan. This injunction (the Injunction) shall apply
regardless of whether a Proof of Claim or interest based on such Claim, debt, liability, or
Interest is filed or allowed, or whether such entity voted to accept or reject this Plan except for
parties in Classes 1, 3, and 4 who submit a ballot indicating that they opt out of this release.
Without in any way limiting the foregoing, all Injunctions or stays entered in these Cases and
existing immediately prior to the Confirmation Date shall remain in full force and effect until the
Effective Date. This release in this subsection binds all parties in interest except for: (i)
parties in Classes 1, 3, and 4 who submit a ballot indicating that they opt out of this release,
and (ii) Holders of Interests in Class 5.
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The foregoing release shall not apply to any duties, obligations, responsibilities, claims or
causes of action that in any way relate to, or arise in connection with the Exit Facility.
V. Injunction Related to Releases and Exculpation:
The Confirmation Order will permanently enjoin the commencement or prosecution by any person
or entity, whether directly, derivatively or otherwise, of any claims, obligations, suits,
judgments, damages, debts, rights, causes of action or liabilities released pursuant to this Plan,
including, but not limited to the claims, obligations, suits judgments, damages, demands, debts,
rights, causes of action or liabilities released in Article 10 of this Plan.
***
The terms of the Restructuring Agreement, which form the terms of the Plan, represent a
heavily-negotiated settlement with the key constituents in these Cases. It was negotiated to
attempt to provide a recovery to interested parties in these Cases. Absent the compromise set
forth in the Restructuring Agreement, which set forth the terms which comprise the Plan, the
Debtors only alternative would have been to file petitions under chapter 7 of the Bankruptcy Code
and to liquidate. The Debtors believe that creditors would be extremely unlikely to receive a
Distribution if their assets are liquidated in a chapter 7 case. Therefore, the Plan is a
compromise under Bankruptcy Rule 9019.
G. Bar Date
The Bar Date shall be set by Order of the Bankruptcy Court prior to the Confirmation of the
Plan as the Bar Date
i.e.
, last date by which any Holder of a Claim or Interest, including
Administrative Expense Claims pursuant to section 503(b)(9) of the Bankruptcy Code, can assert
Claims against the Debtors arising prior to the Petition Date. If a Claim or Interest is not
scheduled or is scheduled as disputed, contingent, or unliquidated, the Holder of such claim or
interest shall file with this Court a Proof of Claim or Interest (as applicable) or a motion for
allowance of an Administrative Claim. All requests for allowance of an Administrative Claim shall
be made by Motion to this Court.
Any motions for allowance of an Administrative Expense Claims not arising under section
503(b)(9) of the Bankruptcy Code and not constituting Professional Fees shall be filed by the later
of: (i) 30 days after such Claim is incurred, or (ii) 30 days after the Confirmation Date. Service
of the Confirmation Order shall constitute reasonable and adequate notice of the Bar Date for
Administrative Expense Claims not arising under section 503(b)(9) of the Bankruptcy Code. After
the Bar Date, all parties and Entities who fail to file a proof of claim or interest (as
applicable) or a motion for allowance of an Administrative Claim shall not be treated as a creditor
with respect to such claim or interest (or Administrative Expense Claim) for the purposes of voting
and distribution.
After the Bar Date, all parties and entities shall be permanently enjoined from asserting any
Claim against, or Interests in, the Debtors, or the Estates, absent further Order of this Court.
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H. Executory Contracts
The Reorganized Debtors shall identify any Executory Contracts to be assumed as of the
Effective Date and the amount of cure payments to be provided by Reorganized Debtors in accordance
with Bankruptcy Code section 365(b)(1) prior to approval of the Disclosure Statement. Objections
to any proposed cure payment must be made by the Voting Deadline and
shall be determined, if necessary, at the Confirmation Hearing. A party to an assumed
Executory Contract that has not filed an appropriate pleading with the Bankruptcy Court on or
before the objection deadline set by the Bankruptcy Court shall be deemed to have waived its right
to dispute such amount. The Debtors and the Reorganized Debtors reserve the right to reject any
Executory Contract that is listed by the Debtors as an Executory Contract to be assumed. All
unpaid cure payments under any Executory Contracts that are assumed or under the Plan shall be made
by Reorganized Debtors as soon as practicable after the Effective Date,
provided
, that, in
the event that there is a dispute regarding the amount of any cure payments, the Reorganized
Debtors shall make such cure payments as may be required by Bankruptcy Code Section 365(b)(1)
within ten (10) days following the entry of a Final Order resolving such dispute.
Each Executory Contract of the Debtors that has not expired by its own terms prior to the
Effective Date, that has not been assumed or rejected during these chapter 11 Cases prior to the
Effective Date, and is not listed by the Debtors as a Executory Contract to be assumed or is not
included in a motion to reject such Executory Contract prior to the Effective Date, shall be deemed
rejected by the Debtors pursuant to Bankruptcy Code Section 365 on the Effective Date.
All proofs of claim with respect to Claims arising from the rejection of Executory Contracts
shall be filed with the Bankruptcy Court on or before the date established as the last date
therefor by the Bar Date Order or other order of the Bankruptcy Court. Any proof of claim that is
not timely-filed shall be released, discharged and forever barred from assertion against the
Debtors, or their Assets, or Reorganized Debtors.
I. Consolidation for Distribution and Voting Purposes
On the Effective Date, the Estate of each of the Debtors shall be deemed consolidated with
each other such that the assets and liabilities of each of the Debtors shall be merged solely for
the purposes of Distribution, voting and Confirmation of the Plan. As a consequence, any
guaranties by one of the Debtors of the obligations of the other or any joint obligations shall be
deemed liquidated so that the Holder of such Claims shall have one Claim against the consolidated
Debtors and shall be deemed to be a single obligation. Additionally, each and every proof of claim
filed or to be filed in either case shall be deemed filed against the consolidated Estate.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the deemed consolidation of the Estate shall not affect the legal
and organizational structure of the Debtors.
V. CONFIRMATION AND CONSUMMATION OF THE PLAN
Under the Bankruptcy Code, the following steps must be taken to confirm and implement the
Plan.
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A. The Confirmation Hearing
The Bankruptcy Code requires the Bankruptcy Court, after notice, to hold a confirmation
hearing. The Confirmation Hearing in respect of the Plan has been scheduled for August 27, 2009 at
2:00 p.m. (Prevailing Eastern Time), before the Honorable Mary F. Walrath, United States Bankruptcy
Judge at the United States Bankruptcy Court, 824 Market Street, Fifth Floor, Courtroom Four,
Wilmington, Delaware 19801.
B. Confirmation of the Plan
At the Confirmation Hearing, the Bankruptcy Court will confirm the Plan only if all of the
requirements of Section 1129 of the Bankruptcy Code are met. These requirements are briefly
summarized below.
1. Compliance with the Bankruptcy Code (Sections
1129(a)(1)
and 1129 (a)(2))
The Debtors believe that the Plan complies with all the relevant provisions of the Bankruptcy
Code and that they have complied with the requirements of the Bankruptcy Code in proposing the
Plan.
2. Good Faith (Section
1129(a)(3)
)
The Debtors have proposed the Plan in good faith and not by any means forbidden by law. At
the Confirmation Hearing, the Debtors will present evidence of their good faith.
3. Court Approval of Payments (Section
1129(a)(4)
)
The Plan provides for obtaining the Bankruptcy Courts approval of any payment made or to be
made by the Debtors for services or for costs and expenses in or in connection with these Cases, or
in connection with the Plan and incident to these Cases.
4. Disclosure of Directors and Officers (Section
1129(a)(5)
)
Pursuant to Bankruptcy Code Section 1129(a)(5), the Debtors will disclose, as part of its plan
supplement, the identity and affiliations of any other person proposed to serve on the initial
board of directors of Reorganized Debtors, and, to the extent such person is an insider other than
by virtue of being a director, the nature of any compensation for such person. The classification
and composition of the board of Reorganized Debtors shall be consistent with the New Articles of
Incorporation. The Debtors assert that the appointment of such individuals will be consistent with
the interests of the Debtors Claims and Interest Holders and with public policy.
5. Approval of Rate Change (Section
1129(a)(6)
)
Section 1129(a)(6) of the Bankruptcy Code does not apply to the Debtors.
6. Best Interests Test (Section
1129(a)(7)
)
With respect to each impaired Class of Claims and Interests, the Bankruptcy Code requires that
in order for the Plan to be confirmed, each Holder of a Claim or Interest either (a)
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accept the
Plan; or (b) receive or retain under the Plan property of a value, as of the Effective Date, that
is not less than the value such holder would receive or retain if the Debtors were liquidated under
chapter 7 of the Bankruptcy Code. To determine what Holders of Claims and Interests of each
impaired Class would receive if the Debtors were liquidated under chapter 7, the Bankruptcy Court
must determine the dollar amount that would be generated from the liquidation of the Debtors
Assets and properties in the context of a chapter 7 liquidation case. The cash amount that would
be available for satisfaction of unsecured non-priority Claims and Interests would consist of the
proceeds resulting from the disposition of the unencumbered assets and
properties of the Debtor, augmented by the unencumbered cash held by the Debtors at the time
of the commencement of the liquidation case and litigation recoveries, if any. Such cash amount
would be reduced by the amount of the costs and expenses of the liquidation and by such additional
administrative and priority claims that might result from the termination of the Debtors business
and the use of chapter 7 for the purposes of liquidation.
The Debtors costs of liquidation under chapter 7 would include the fees payable to a trustee
in bankruptcy, as well those fees that might be payable to attorneys and other professionals that
such a trustee might engage. In addition, Claims would arise by reason of the breach or rejection
of obligations incurred and leases and executory contracts assumed or entered into by the Debtor
during the pendency of these Cases. The foregoing types of Claims and other Claims that might
arise in a liquidation case or result from these pending Cases, including any unpaid expenses
incurred by the Debtors during these Cases such as compensation for attorneys, financial advisors,
and accountants, would be paid in full from the liquidation proceeds before the balance of those
proceeds would be made available to pay pre-petition general unsecured claims.
To determine if the Plan is in the best interests of each impaired class, the present value of
the distributions from the proceeds of a liquidation of the Debtors unencumbered assets and
properties, after subtracting the amounts attributable to the foregoing claims, are then compared
with the value of the property offered to such Classes of Claims and Equity Interests under the
Plan.
After considering the effects that a chapter 7 liquidation would have on the ultimate proceeds
available for distribution to creditors in these Cases, including: (a) the liens asserted in and to
the Debtors assets by the Pre-Petition Lenders; (b) the increased costs and expenses of a
liquidation under chapter 7 arising from fees payable to a trustee in bankruptcy and professional
advisors to such trustee; (c) the erosion in value of assets in a chapter 7 case in the context of
the expeditious liquidation required under chapter 7 and the forced sale atmosphere that would
prevail; and (d) the substantial increases in claims which would be satisfied on a priority basis
or on parity with creditors in these cases, the Debtors have determined that confirmation of the
Plan will provide each Holder of an Allowed Claim or Interest with a recovery that is not less than
such Holder would receive pursuant to liquidation of the Debtors under chapter 7.
The Debtors also believe that the value of any distributions to each Class of Allowed Claims
in a chapter 7 case, including all Secured Claims and Priority Tax Claims, would be less than the
value of distributions under the Plan because such distribution in a chapter 7 case would not occur
for a substantial period of time. It is likely that distribution of the proceeds of the
liquidation could be delayed for years after the completion of such liquidation to resolve Claims
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and prepare for distributions. In the likely event litigation was necessary to resolve Claims
asserted in the chapter 7 case, the delay could be prolonged.
The Liquidation Analysis of the Debtors and prepared by the Debtors financial advisor is
attached as an Exhibit hereto. Underlying the Liquidation Analysis are a number of estimates and
assumptions that, although developed and considered reasonable by the Debtors financial advisors,
are inherently subject to significant economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies
beyond the control of the Debtors. The Liquidation Analysis is also based on assumptions with
regard to liquidation decisions that are subject to change. Accordingly, the values reflected
might not be realized if the Debtors were, in fact, to undergo such a liquidation.
7. Confirmation of a Consensual Plan (Section
1129(a)(8)
)
Section 1129(a)(8) requires that to confirm a consensual Plan, each class must be unimpaired
or vote to accept the plan. In these Cases, if each Class does not satisfy this requirement, then
the Plan may be confirmed as a non-consensual plan under Sections 1129(a)(10) and 1129(b) as long
as the requirements below are satisfied.
8. Treatment of Claims Entitled to Priority (Section
1129(a)(9)
)
The Plan provides for the treatment of Administrative Expense Claims and Priority Claims in
the manner required by Section 1129(a)(9) of the Bankruptcy Code.
9. Confirmation of a Nonconsensual Plan (Sections
1129(a)(10)
and
1129(b)
)
In the event that any impaired Class of Claims or Interests does not accept the Plan, the
Bankruptcy Court may nevertheless confirm the Plan if all other requirements under Section 1129(a)
of the Bankruptcy Code are satisfied, and if, with respect to each impaired Class which has not
accepted the Plan, the Bankruptcy Court determines that the Plan does not discriminate unfairly
and is fair and equitable with respect to such Class. Confirmation under Section 1129(b) of the
Bankruptcy Code requires that at least one impaired Class of Claims accept the Plan, excluding any
acceptance of the Plan by an insider (as that term is defined in Section 101 of the Bankruptcy
Code). The Debtor intends to seek confirmation of the Plan notwithstanding the non-acceptance of
one or more impaired Classes.
The Bankruptcy Code does not define what is meant by does not discriminate unfairly, but it
is generally interpreted to mean that similarly-situated creditors or interest holders must receive
similar consideration under the plan. The Bankruptcy Code provides a non-exclusive definition of
the phrase fair and equitable, as follows:
Secured Claims
The condition that a plan be fair and equitable with respect to a non-accepting class of
secured claims includes the requirements that (a) the holders of such secured claims retain the
liens securing such claims to the extent of the allowed amount of the claims, whether the property
subject to the liens is retained by the debtor or transferred to another entity under the plan and
(b) each holder of a secured claim in the class receives deferred cash payments totaling at least
the allowed amount of such claim with a present value, as of the effective date of the plan, at
least
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equivalent to the value of the secured claimants interest in the debtors property subject
to the liens.
Unsecured Claims
The condition that a plan be fair and equitable with respect to a non-accepting class of
unsecured claims includes the following requirement that either: (i) the plan provides that each
holder of a claim of such class receive or retain on account of such claim property of a value, as
of the effective date of the plan, equal to the allowed amount of such claim; or (ii) the holder of
any claim or interest that is junior to the claims of such class will not receive or retain under
the plan on account of such junior claim or interest any property.
Equity Interests
The condition that a plan be fair and equitable with respect to a non-accepting class of
equity interests includes the requirements that either: (a) the plan provide that each holder of an
equity interest in such class receive or retain under the plan, on account of such equity interest,
property of a value, as of the effective date of the plan, equal to the greater of (i) the allowed
amount of any fixed liquidation preference to which such holder is entitled; (ii) any fixed
redemption price to which such holder is entitled; or (iii) the value of such interest; or (b) if
the class does not receive such an amount as required under (a), no class of equity interests
junior to the non-accepting class may receive a distribution under the plan.
The Debtors believe that the Plan would not discriminate unfairly against, and is fair and
equitable with respect to, any non-accepting Class of Claims or Interests.
10. Feasibility (Section
1129(a)(11)
)
The Bankruptcy Code permits a plan to be confirmed if the Bankruptcy Court finds that it is
not likely to be followed by liquidation or the need for further financial reorganization, unless
the plan itself provides for a liquidation. This requirement is the so-called feasibility test.
The Plan provides that the Reorganized Debtors will emerge with sufficient Cash and Exit Financing
to satisfy, in full, all payments required under the Plan. The Debtors will not accept Exit
Financing unless it is sufficient to fund ongoing operations and satisfy, in full, all payments
required under the Plan. The Reorganized Debtors intend on raising additional funds
post-confirmation to assist in the ongoing development of its assets and to pay its bills as they
come due. Confirmation of the Plan is a necessary predicate to raising such additional financing
and will make such financing more readily accessible given the significant restructuring of the
balance sheet and elimination of pre-petition debt. The Debtors therefore believe that the proposed
Exit Financing and the expected post-confirmation capital raising will be sufficient for the
Debtors to satisfy their obligations under the Plan and to operate their businesses. The Debtors
will provide evidence at the Confirmation Hearing that the post-confirmation financing is
achievable and will be sufficient to satisfy Section 1129(a)(11).
The Debtors businesses successfully completed and re-performed the within-referenced new
Phase III trials in late 2008 under a new management team and would like to move forward with the
marketing and development of said product technology. As previously described, the Debtors are in
the process of seeking approval from the Food and Drug Administration for their
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lead product
candidate. At present, the Debtors anticipate that this approval will be provided in January 2010,
assuming the process progresses at its currently anticipated pace and that no major unanticipated
delays are encountered. Upon receiving approval from the FDA, the Debtors will be required to seek
substantial funding to allow the Debtors to market its product. Conversely, the Debtors may seek
to sell their assets (including the FDA approved technologies) to, or partner with, a party that
has the financial wherewithal and industry experience to bring an approved product to market.
11. Payment of Statutory Fees (Section
1129(a)(12)
)
All fees payable pursuant to Section 1930 of title 28 of the United States Code in connection
with these Cases, as determined by the Bankruptcy Court at the Confirmation Hearing, shall be paid
on or before the Effective Date.
12. Retiree Benefits (Section
1129(a)(13)
)
Section 1129(a)(13) of the Bankruptcy Code contains certain requirements governing non-pension
retiree benefits that do not apply to the Debtor.
C. Consummation of the Plan
The Plan will be consummated on the Effective Date. The Effective Date shall be determined
and set by the Debtors after the Confirmation Date and shall be a Business Day upon which the
conditions precedent to effectiveness of the Plan are satisfied or waived.
VI. RISK FACTORS TO BE CONSIDERED
The Holders of impaired Claims against the Debtors should carefully consider the following
factors before deciding whether to vote to accept or reject the Plan.
A. Certain Risks of Non-Confirmation
The Plan sets forth certain conditions precedent to the Bankruptcy Court entering the
Confirmation Order, which are as follows:
(a) The Debtors shall have reviewed and updated all financial projections, and such financial
projections shall be acceptable in form and substance to Agent and the Debtors, in their sole and
absolute discretion.
(b) The Post Petition Credit Agreement shall be in full force and effect without any defaults
having occurred that have not been waived by Agent.
(c) The Confirmation Order shall be acceptable in form and substance to the Debtors and the
Agent, in their sole and absolute discretion.
(d) The Disclosure Statement Approval Order shall have been entered.
(e) There shall have occurred no Material Adverse Changes.
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Even if all of the conditions to confirmation are satisfied, the Plan may not be consummated
if any of the conditions precedent to the Effective Date, as are set forth in the Plan, are not
met. In addition, the Debtors will emerge from bankruptcy with a need for capital. There is a
risk that the anticipated additional funding will not be available to the Debtors, or that there
will not be sufficient funding available for the Debtors to obtain the FDA approval set forth
above, or that there will not be sufficient funding available for the Debtors to continue to seek
the FDA approval set forth above. Based upon the current financial projections that are set forth
in the Budget attached hereto as Exhibit D, the Debtors anticipate that the Exit Financing will
fund their continued operations for a period of 2-3 months subsequent to the Effective Date of the
Plan. As is set forth above, the Debtors believe that after the Effective Date, additional funding
may be more readily accessible; for, the Reorganized Debtors will have significantly reduced its
liabilities and will possess a much less cumbersome equity structure. However, the Debtors do not
currently have firm commitments that any funding will be available to them.
Additionally, even if the required acceptances of each of Class 1, 3, and 4 are received, the
Bankruptcy Court might find that the solicitation of votes or the Plan did not comply with the
solicitation requirements made applicable by Section 1125 of the Bankruptcy Code. In such an
event, the Debtors may seek to re-solicit acceptances, but confirmation of the Plan could be
substantially delayed and possibly jeopardized. The Debtors believe that their solicitation of
acceptances of the Plan complies with the requirements of Section 1125 of the Bankruptcy Code, that
duly executed Ballots and master ballots will be in compliance with applicable provisions of the
Bankruptcy Code and the Bankruptcy Rules, and that, if sufficient acceptances are received, the
Plan should be confirmed by the Bankruptcy Court.
The Debtors will request that the Bankruptcy Court confirm the Plan under Bankruptcy Code
Section 1129(b). Section 1129(b) permits confirmation of the Plan despite rejection by one or more
impaired classes if the Bankruptcy Court finds that the Plan does not discriminate unfairly and
is fair and equitable as to the non-accepting class or classes. Classes 5 and 6 are fully
impaired and will not receive or retain any property under the Plan. Because Classes 5 and 6 are
deemed not to have accepted the Plan, the Debtors will request that the Bankruptcy Court find that
the Plan is fair and equitable and does not discriminate unfairly as to such Classes (and any other
class that fails to accept the Plan).
Should the Bankruptcy Court fail to confirm the Plan, the Debtors would then consider all
financial and other alternatives available to it at that time. Pursuit of any such alternative
could result in a protracted and non-orderly reorganization with all the attendant risk of adverse
consequences to the Debtors and their ultimate ability to function effectively and competitively.
If the Plan, or a plan determined by the Bankruptcy Court not to require re-solicitation of
acceptances by Classes, were not to be confirmed, it is unclear whether a reorganization could be
implemented and what Holders of Claims and Interests would ultimately receive with respect to their
Claims and Interests. If an alternative reorganization could not be agreed upon, it is possible
that the Debtors would have to liquidate assets, in which case Holders of Claims and Interests
could receive less than they would have received pursuant to the Plan.
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B. Risks of Non-Consummation of Plan
Even if all of the conditions to confirmation are satisfied, the Plan may not be consummated
if any of the conditions precedent to the Effective Date, as are set forth in the Plan, are not
met. In addition, the Debtors will emerge from bankruptcy with a need for capital. There is a
risk that the anticipated additional funding will not be available to the Debtors, or that there
will not be sufficient funding available for the Debtors to obtain the FDA approval set forth
above, or that there will not be sufficient funding available for the Debtors to continue to seek
the FDA approval set forth above. Based upon the current financial projections that are set forth
in the Budget attached hereto as Exhibit D, the Debtors anticipate that the Exit Financing will
fund their continued operations for a period of 2-3 months subsequent to the Effective Date of the
Plan, without regard to the post Effective Date financing which will be sought by the Reorganized
Debtors, which the Debtors expect to obtain. As is set forth above, the Debtors believe that after
the Effective Date, additional funding will be more readily accessible because the Reorganized
Debtors will have significantly reduced its liabilities and will possess a much less cumbersome
equity structure. However, the Debtors do not currently have firm commitments that any funding
will be available to them.
C. Risks Associated with New Common Stock
The ultimate recoveries under the Plan to holders of Claims against the Debtors depend upon
the realizable value of the New Common Stock to be issued under the Plan. The realizable value of
the New Common Stock is subject to a number of material risks, including, but not limited to, those
specified below. These factors assume that the Plan is approved by the Bankruptcy Court and that
all conditions precedent to the Confirmation Date and the Effective Date are satisfied and/or
waived pursuant to the Plan.
The New Common Stock will be issued pursuant to the Plan. Some of the recipients may prefer
to liquidate their investment rather than hold it on a long term basis. The prices at which the
New Common Stock may trade will depend upon a number of factors, including industry conditions, the
performance of, and investor expectations for, the Reorganized Debtors, and market factors, such as
the number of holders who may wish to dispose of their stock to raise funds or recognize losses for
tax purposes or otherwise as well as the projected success of the product technology in future
clinical trials.
The Debtor anticipates that dividends may not be paid with respect to the New Common Stock.
THE DEBTORS MAKE NO REPRESENATIONS OR WARRANTIES THAT THE NEW COMMON STOCK WILL BE
FULLY TRADEABLE. ALL PARTIES SHOULD DRAW THEIR OWN CONCLUSIONS REGARDING THE
TRANSFERABILITY OF THE NEW COMMON STOCK. NOTHING CONTAINED HEREIN SHALL BE
INTERPRETED AS AN INDICATION THAT THE NEW COMMON STOCK IS TRADEABLE.
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VII. EXEMPTIONS FROM SECURITIES ACT REGISTRATION
A. Generally:
Section 1145 of the Bankruptcy Code creates an exemption from the registration and licensing
requirements of the Securities Act of 1933 (the Securities Act) and the corresponding provisions
of the state securities laws (together with the Securities Act, the securities laws) for the
issuance and certain resales of the securities issued in connection with a Chapter 11 plan.
B. Initial Issuance of New Common Stock under the Plan
Section 1145(a) of the Bankruptcy Code provides that the securities registration and
qualification requirements of the securities laws do not apply to the offer or sale of stock,
warrants or other securities by a debtor if the offer or sale occurs under a plan of reorganization
and the securities are transferred in exchange (or principally in exchange) for a claim against or
interest in the debtor.
THE DEBTORS MAKE NO REPRESENATIONS OR WARRANTIES WITH RESPECT TO SECTION
1145(a)
OF
THE BANKRUPTCY CODE. THE DEBTORS ARE SEEKING APPROVAL FROM THE BANKRUPTCY COURT OF
THE ISSUANCE OF THE NEW COMMON STOCK UNDER EXEMPTIONS FROM REGISTRATION UNDER THE
SECURITIES ACT AND ANY STATE OR LOCAL LAW PURSUANT TO SECTION 1145 OF THE
BANKRUPTCY CODE; HOWEVER THE DEBTORS CANNOT GUARANTEE THAT SUCH EXEMPTION WILL
APPLY OR WILL BE GRANTED. ALL PARTIES SHOULD DRAW THEIR OWN CONCLUSIONS REGARDING
THE TRANSFERABILITY OF THE NEW COMMON STOCK AND THE APPLICABILITY OF SECTION
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145(a)
TO THE ISSUANCE OF THE NEW COMMON STOCK. NOTHING CONTAINED HEREIN SHALL BE
INTERPRETED AS AN INDICATION THAT THE NEW COMMON STOCK IS TRADEABLE OR EXEMPT FROM
REGISTRATION UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT AND ANY STATE OR LOCAL LAW PURSUANT TO
SECTION 1145 OF THE BANKRUPTCY CODE.
The views of the SEC have not been sought in this particular case and, therefore, the Debtors
can give no assurances regarding the current position of the SEC on ordinary trading transactions.
The Debtors have not sought any advice from the staff of the SEC with respect to such transactions.
THE DEBTORS HAVE NOT SOUGHT A NO-ACTION LETTER FROM THE SEC OR ANY STATE SECURITIES
COMMISSION WITH RESPECT TO ANY MATTER DISCUSSED HEREIN.
Section 1145 of the Bankruptcy Code generally exempts from registration the offer or sale of a
debtors securities of those or an affiliate of, or a successor to, the debtor under a chapter 11
plan if such securities are offered or sold in exchange for a claim against, or interest in, or a
claim
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for an administrative expense concerning such debtor. The Debtors will seek an Order of the
Bankruptcy Court seeking the issuance of the New Common Stock to the Creditors who are entitled to
the same under the Plan pursuant to Section 1145(a) of the Bankruptcy Code. Therefore, under
Section 1145 of the Bankruptcy Code, the issuance of the New Common Stock and the subsequent resale
of such securities by entities that are not underwriters (as defined in Section 1145(b) of the
Bankruptcy Code, a Section 1145 Underwriter) may not be subject to the registration requirements
of Section 5 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the Securities Act) or equivalent state
securities laws. Thus, such shares may be deemed to have been issued in a registered public
offering under the Securities Act and, therefore, may be resold by any holder thereof without
registration under the Securities Act pursuant to the exemption provided by section 4(1) thereof
unless the holder is a Section 1145 Underwriter. In addition, such securities generally may be
resold by the recipients thereof without registration under state securities or blue sky laws
pursuant to various exemptions provided by the respective laws of the several states.
Section 1145(b) of the Bankruptcy Code generally defines underwriter for purposes of the
Securities Act as one who (a) purchases a claim with a view to distribution of any security to be
received in exchange for the claim, (b) offers to sell securities issued under a plan for the
holders of such securities, (c) offers to buy securities issued under a plan from persons receiving
such securities, if the offer to buy is made with a view to distribution of such securities, (d) is
an issuer (in this case, the Reorganized Debtor) of the securities within the meaning of section
2(11) of the Securities Act. The reference contained in Bankruptcy Code §1145(b)(1)(D) to Section
2(11) of the Securities Act includes as Section 1145 Underwriters all persons who, directly or
indirectly, through one or more intermediaries, control, are controlled by or are under common
control with, an issuer or securities. Control (as defined in Rule 405 under the Securities Act)
means the possession, direct or indirect, of the power to direct or cause the direction of the
policies of a person, whether through ownership of voting securities, by contract, or otherwise.
Moreover, the legislative history of Section 1145 of the Bankruptcy Code suggests that a creditor
that owns at least ten percent (10%) of the securities of the Reorganized Debtor is a presumptive
control person of the Reorganized Debtor. To the extent that persons deemed to be underwriters
receive New Common Stock, resales by such persons would not be exempted by Section 1145 of the
Bankruptcy Code from registration under the Securities Act or other applicable law.
Because of the subjective nature of the question of whether a particular holder may be an
underwriter, the Debtors make no representations concerning the ability of any person to dispose of
the securities to be distributed under the Plan. Each recipient of securities under the Plan
should consult its own legal advisor as to whether resales of such recipients securities are
lawful under federal and state securities laws.
VIII. ALTERNATIVES TO CONFIRMATION AND CONSUMMATION OF THE PLAN
If the Plan is not confirmed and consummated, the alternatives for resolution of the Debtors
chapter 11 cases include (a) liquidation of the Debtors under chapter 7 or chapter 11 of the
Bankruptcy Code, and (b) the preparation and presentation of an alternative plan or plans of
reorganization.
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A. Liquidation under Chapter 7 or Chapter 11
If no chapter 11 plan can be confirmed, these Cases may be converted to cases under chapter 7
of the Bankruptcy Code in which a trustee would be elected or appointed to liquidate the assets of
the Debtors. A discussion of the effect that a chapter 7 liquidation would have on the recovery of
holders of Claims and Equity Interests is set forth in Section V.B.6 herein. The Debtors believe
that liquidation of the Debtors under chapter 7 would result in (i) smaller distributions being
made to creditors than those provided in the Plan because of the additional administrative expenses
involved in the appointment of a trustee, and attorneys and other professionals to assist such
trustee, (ii) additional expenses and claims, some of which would be entitled to priority, which
would be generated during the liquidation and from the rejection of leases and other executory
contracts in connection with a cessation of the Debtors operations, and (iii) the failure to
realize the greater going concern value of the Debtors assets.
The Debtors could also be liquidated pursuant to the provisions of a chapter 11 plan of
liquidation. In a liquidation under chapter 11, the Debtors assets could be sold in a more
orderly fashion over a longer period of time than in a liquidation under chapter 7. Thus, chapter
11 liquidation might result in larger recoveries than in a chapter 7 liquidation, but the delay in
distributions could result in lower present values received and higher administrative costs.
Because a trustee is not required in a chapter 11 case, expenses for professional fees could be
lower than in a chapter 7 case, in which a trustee must be appointed. Any distribution to the
Holders of Claims under a chapter 11 liquidation plan probably would be delayed substantially.
Moreover, the Debtors will likely not have sufficient funds to fund a chapter 11 liquidation.
Therefore, a chapter 7 liquidation is more likely if no chapter 11 plan can be confirmed.
B. Alternative Plan of Reorganization
If the Plan is not confirmed, the Debtors or any other party in interest could attempt to
formulate a different plan of reorganization. Such a plan might involve either a reorganization
and continuation of the Debtors businesses or an orderly liquidation of its assets. During the
course of preparation of the Plan and prior to filing for relief under chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy
Code, the Debtors explored various other alternatives and concluded that the Plan represented the
best alternative to protect the interests of Creditors and other parties in interest. The Debtors
have not changed their conclusions.
IX. CERTAIN FEDERAL INCOME TAX CONSEQUENCES OF THE PLAN
The following discussion is a summary of certain United States federal income tax consequences
of the Plan to the Debtors and to Holders of Claims and Interests. This discussion is based on the
Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended as of the date hereof (the Tax Code), treasury
regulations promulgated and proposed thereunder, judicial decisions and published administrative
rules and pronouncements of the IRS as in effect on the date hereof. Due to the complexity of
certain aspects of the Plan, the lack of applicable legal precedent, the possibility of changes in
the law, the differences in the nature of the Claims (including Claims within the same Class) and
Interests, the Holders status and method of accounting (including Holders within the same Class)
and the potential for disputes as to legal and factual matters with the IRS, the tax consequences
described herein subject to significant uncertainties. No legal
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opinions have been requested from
counsel with respect to any of the tax aspects of the Plan, and
no rulings have been or will be requested from the IRS with respect to any of the issues
discussed below. Furthermore, legislative, judicial or administrative changes may occur, perhaps
with retroactive effect, which could affect the accuracy of the statements and conclusions set
forth below as well as the tax consequences to the Debtors and the Holders of Claims and Interests.
This discussion does not purport to address all aspects of United States federal income
taxation that may be relevant to the Debtors or the Holders of Claims or Equity Interests in light
of their personal circumstances, nor does the discussion deal with tax issues with respect to
taxpayers subject to special treatment under the United States federal income tax laws (including,
for example, banks, governmental authorities or agencies, pass-through entities, brokers and
dealers in securities, insurance companies, financial institutions, tax-exempt organizations, small
business investment companies, regulated investment companies and foreign taxpayers). This
discussion does not address the tax consequences to Holders of Claims who did not acquire such
Claims at the issue price on original issue. No aspect of foreign, state, local or estate and gift
taxation is addressed.
The following summary is not a substitute for careful tax planning and advice based upon the
personal circumstances of each Holder of a Claim or Equity Interest. Each Holder of a Claim or
Interest is urged to consult with his, her, or its tax advisors concerning the United States
Federal, state, local, foreign, and other tax consequences applicable under the Plan.
A. Consequences to Holders of Allowed Claims in Classes 1, 3, and 4
Pursuant to the Plan, Holders of Allowed Class Claims in Classes 1, 3, and 4 may receive New
Common Stock in part in discharge of their Allowed Claims or Interests. Whether or not such a
Holder will be required or allowed to recognize gain or loss realized on the exchange of Allowed
Claims or Interests for New Common Stock (the Exchange) depends on whether the Exchange
constitutes a reorganization as that term is defined in Section 368 of the Tax Code. This
determination, in turn, depends upon whether the Allowed Claim constitutes a security for United
States federal income tax purposes. Whether an instrument constitutes a security is determined
based on all the facts and circumstances, including the length of the term of a debt instrument,
the security for payment, the creditworthiness of the obligor, the subordination or lack thereof to
other creditors, the right to vote or otherwise participate in the management of the obligor,
convertibility of the instrument into an equity interest of the obligor, whether payments of
interest are fixed, variable or contingent, and whether such payments are made on a current basis
or accrued.
Assuming the Holders Allowed Claim is treated as a security for United States Federal Income
Tax purposes, the Exchange may qualify as a reorganization pursuant to Section 368(a)(1)(E) of the
Tax Code and a Holder may not recognize gain or loss on the Exchange, except that a Holder will be
required to recognize taxable income to the extent that a portion of the New Common Stock received
is allocable to accrued interest on the Allowed Claims exchanged therefor.
A Holder of an Allowed Claim that does not constitute a security for United States Federal
Income Tax purposes will recognize gain or loss for United States Federal Income Tax
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purposes on
the Exchange equal to the difference between (i) the amount realized (
i.e.,
the fair
market value of New Common Stock received) in respect of such Allowed Claim (other than
amounts allocable to accrued interest) and (ii) such Holders adjusted tax basis in such Allowed
Claim.
The character of any gain or loss as long-term or short-term capital gain or loss or as
ordinary income or loss recognized by a Holder with respect to an Allowed Claim against the Debtors
will be determined by a number of factors, including, but not limited to, the following: (a) the
tax status of the Holder, (b) whether the obligation from which the Allowed Claim arose constitutes
a capital asset of the Holder, (c) whether the obligation from which the Allowed Claim arose has
been held for more than one year or was purchased at a discount, (d) whether the Holder is a
financial institution or other entity entitled to special treatment under the United States Federal
Income Tax laws and (e) whether and to what extent the Holder has previously claimed a bad debt
deduction in respect of the obligation from which the Allowed Claim arose. In addition, a
substantial amount of time may elapse between the Effective Date and date on which a Holder may
receive distributions under the Plan. Both the timing and ultimate amount of Distributions is
uncertain, and the delay in Distributions may defer the recognition of gain or loss to Holders.
Holders should consult their own tax advisors to determine the United States Federal Income Tax
consequences of the consummation of and the receipt of Distributions under the Plan.
B. Consequences to the Debtors
1. Cancellation of Indebtedness Income
Subject to certain exceptions, a debtor recognizes cancellation of debt (COD) income upon
satisfaction of its outstanding indebtedness equal to the excess of (i) the amount of the
indebtedness discharged, over (ii) the issue price of any new indebtedness issued, the amount of
cash paid, and the fair market value of any other consideration (including stock of the debtor)
given in satisfaction of the indebtedness. As discussed below, there is a bankruptcy exception to
the recognition of COD income which will apply to the Debtors in connection with the Plan.
A debtor is not required to include COD income in gross income if the debt discharge occurs
under chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code. However, under the Tax Code, the debtor must reduce
certain tax attributes (in general, first its Net Operating Loss (NOL) carryovers and then
certain tax credits, capital loss carryovers, the tax basis of its assets, and foreign tax credits)
by the amount of COD income excluded from gross income by this exception. As an exception to the
order of tax attribute reduction described above, a taxpayer can elect to reduce its tax basis in
its depreciable assets first, then its NOL carryovers.
2. Limitation of Net Operating Loss Carryovers
Pursuant to Section 382 of the Tax Code, and subject to certain exceptions discussed below, if
there is an ownership change with respect to a corporation with NOL carryovers, such corporation
will be subject to a limitation on its use of any NOL carryover incurred prior to the ownership
change to offset taxable income earned after the ownership change (a Section 382 Limitation).
Except as discussed below, the Section 382 Limitation on such corporations NOL carryover will be
equal to the product of (i) the net equity value of all of the corporations stock
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immediately before the ownership change and (ii) the long-term tax-exempt rate as determined
under IRS rules. The long-term tax exempt rate is published monthly by the Treasury
Department and is intended to represent current interest rates on long-term tax-exempt debt
obligations.
In general, an ownership change occurs if the percentage of stock of the corporation owned
actually or constructively by one or more 5% shareholders increases by more than 50 percentage
points on any testing date (taking into account all relevant adjustments as of the end of a
testing date) as compared to the lowest percentage of stock of the corporation owned by those 5%
shareholders at any time during the statutory testing period (generally, the past three years or,
if shorter, the period since the last ownership change). Generally, a testing date is any date
on which there is any change in the ownership of stock that affects the percentage stock ownership
of a 5% shareholder. A 5% shareholder is one who owns at least 5% of the stock of the
corporation, and all stock owned by shareholders who are not 5% shareholders is generally treated
as being owned by one 5% shareholder.
If the Plan causes an ownership change with respect to the Debtors, then to the extent any NOL
carryover and certain other tax attributes allocated to the Debtors are not reduced by the amount
of realized COD income and subject to any preexisting Section 382 Limitation on the Debtors
ability to offset the NOL carryover and such other tax attributes against taxable income, the use
of the remaining NOL carryover and such other tax attributes will be subject to the Section 382
Limitation unless the exception in Section 382(a)(5) applies.
If the exchanges contemplated by the Plan qualify for the tax treatment under Section
382(l)(5), the Debtors NOL carryover will be available for future use without any Section 382
Limitation (subject to any preexisting Section 382 Limitation and after reduction of the Debtors
NOL carryover by the Disqualified Interest). If the exchanges do not qualify for the tax treatment
under Section 382(l)(5) or the Debtors elect not to utilize Section 382(l)(5), the Debtors use of
the NOL carryover to offset taxable income earned after the ownership change will be subject to the
Section 382 Limitation (as well as any preexisting Section 382 Limitation).
In the Restructuring Agreement, the Debtors agreed to take all reasonable and appropriate
steps to attempt to preserve some or all of the NOLs and to structure any transactions contemplated
by the Restructuring Agreement and Plan in a manner to preserve NOLs; provided, however, that to
the extent that the restructuring set forth in the Restructuring Agreement and Plan will not result
in a preservation of some or all of the NOLs, it is expressly understood by and between the parties
that the Debtors will move forward with the terms of the Restructuring Agreement and Plan
regardless of the potential loss of the NOLs.
3. Alternative Minimum Tax
Alternative minimum tax (AMT) must be paid by a corporation when and to the extent that its
liability for AMT exceeds its regular tax liability. AMT is equal to 20% of alternative minimum
taxable income (AMTI) less certain allowable credits. AMTI generally equals regular taxable
income, increased or decreased by certain adjustments and preference items.
THE FEDERAL, STATE, LOCAL AND FOREIGN TAX CONSEQUENCES OF THE PLAN ARE COMPLEX AND, IN MANY
RESPECTS, UNCERTAIN. THE
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FOREGOING IS INTENDED TO BE A SUMMARY ONLY AND, AS SUCH, DOES NOT DISCUSS ALL ASPECTS OF FEDERAL
INCOME TAXATION THAT MAY BE RELEVANT TO A PARTICULAR HOLDER OF CLASS 1, 3, AND 4 CLAIMS OR
INTERESTS. ALL HOLDERS OF SUCH CLAIMS OR INTERESTS ARE STRONGLY URGED TO CONSULT WITH THEIR OWN
TAX ADVISORS REGARDING THE TAX CONSEQUENCES OF THE PLAN THAT ARE RELEVANT TO THEIR PARTICULAR
CIRCUMSTANCES.
X. CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION
The Debtors believe that confirmation and implementation of the Plan is preferable to any
alternatives because it will provide the greatest chance of maximizing recoveries to Creditors. In
addition, alternatives may involve significant delay, uncertainty, and substantial additional
administrative costs.
The Debtors urge Holders of Claims entitled to vote on the Plan to vote to
accept the Plan and to evidence such acceptance by returning their Ballots so they will be received
no later than the Voting Deadline.
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Dated: July 30, 2009
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Wilmington, Delaware
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CIARDI CIARDI & ASTIN
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/s/ Mary E. Augustine
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Daniel K. Astin (No. 4068)
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Anthony M. Saccullo (No. 4141)
Mary E. Augustine (No. 4477)
Carl D. Neff (No. 4895)
919 N. Market Street, Suite 700
Wilmington, Delaware 19801
Tel: (302) 658-1100
Fax: (302) 658-1300
dastin@ciardilaw.com
asaccullo@ciardilaw.com
maugustine@ciardilaw.com
cneff@ciardilaw.com
Counsel for the Debtors
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