reorganization

re·or·gan·i·za·tion   (rē-ôr'gə-nĭ-zā'shən)    n.   The act or process of organizing again or differently. A thorough alteration of the structure of a business corporation. re·or'gan·i·za'tion·al adj.

Reorganization

A process designed to revive a financially troubled or bankrupt firm. A reorganization involves the restatement of assets and liabilities, as well as holding talks with creditors in order to make arrangements for maintaining repayments.

Investopedia Commentary

Reorganization is an attempt to extend the life of a company facing bankruptcy through special arrangements and restructuring in order to minimize the possibility of past situations reoccurring.

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See also: Bankruptcy, Discharge in Bankruptcy, Prepackaged Bankruptcy, Restructuring, Write Down

reorganization

The restatement of assets to current market value along with a restructuring of liabilities and equity to reflect the reduction in asset values and negotiations with creditors. Reorganization is used as an attempt to keep a financially troubled or bankrupt firm viable. See also Chapter 11.

Main Entry: re·or·ga·ni·za·tion
Pronunciation: "rE-"or-g&-n&-'zA-sh&n
Function: noun
1 : the act of reorganizing : the state of being reorganized
2 a : the rehabilitation of the finances of a business in accordance with a plan approved by a bankruptcy court under the provisions of chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code b : any of various procedures (as recapitalization or merger) that affect the tax structure of a corporation under the Internal Revenue Code and often produce favorable tax treatment

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A reorganization
/'A-/
: a reorganization that consists of a merger or consolidation which complies with the requirements of applicable state statute

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B reorganization
/'bE-/
: a reorganization involving the acquisition by one corporation of the stock of another corporation in exchange solely for all or some of the voting stock of the acquiring corporation or its parent either of which has control of the acquired corporation immediately after the acquisition

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C reorganization
/'sE-/
: a reorganization involving the acquisition by one corporation of substantially all of the property of another corporation in exchange solely for all or part of the voting stock of the acquiring corporation or its parent regardless of any liability assumed by the acquiring corporation as a result of the acquisition

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D reorganization
/'dE-/
: a reorganization involving a transfer by a corporation of all or part of its assets to another corporation that results in control of the other corporation being immediately placed in the transferor or one or more of its shareholders or both but under which the stock or securities of the other corporation must be distributed in a qualified transaction —see also SPIN-OFF, SPLIT-OFF, SPLIT-UP

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E reorganization
/'E-/
: a reorganization that consists of a recapitalization

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F reorganization
/'ef-/
: a reorganization consisting merely of a change in the identity, form, or place of organization of a corporation

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G reorganization
/'jE-/
: a reorganization involving a transfer by a corporation of all or part of its assets to another corporation under a bankruptcy or similar proceeding provided that the stock or securities of the other corporation are distributed in a qualified transaction
3 : alteration of the existing structure of governmental units (as bureaus or legislative committees) and the lines of control and authority between them usually to promote greater efficiency and responsibility