RE: The Final Chapter - Game of Cineworld12 Apr 2023 23:48
The end or maybe the beginning is near and here is how it goes - When a corporation is on the verge of bankruptcy, its stock value reflects the risk of Chapter 11 becoming Chapter 7. For example, a company that previously traded at £50 may now trade at £2 per share due to bankruptcy speculation. After filing Chapter 11, the firm's stock price may fall to £0.10p This value is composed of the potential income that shareholders may receive after liquidation and the possibility that the firm may restructure and begin to operate successfully in the future. Private investors can buy and sell these 10p shares. The actual value does not reach zero unless the probability of restructuring is so low that a Chapter 7 filing is sure to follow or if the company does indeed end up in Chapter 7.
Now here's the important part - If a company manages to emerge from Chapter 11 bankruptcy stronger than before, current shareholders may or may not benefit from the turnaround, as old stock may get canceled during the bankruptcy process, and new shares issued.