Sungevity, a technology-driven solutions provider, has commenced voluntary Chapter 11 proceedings in U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware, in order to facilitate a financial and corporate restructuring to strengthen its balance sheet and recapitalize the company.
In connection with the restructuring process, and under Section 363 of the Bankruptcy Code, the company has entered into an asset purchase agreement with a group of investors, led by Northern Pacific Group. Under the terms of the agreement, Northern Pacific Group will acquire substantially all of the company’s assets, including the equity interests in the European operations.
While Sungevity’s European operations are part of the transaction, their day-to-day operations will not be impacted as a result of the Chapter 11 proceedings in the U.S. The purchase agreement sets the floor, or minimum acceptable bid, for an auction under the supervision of the court, which is designed to achieve the highest available offer. Sungevity expects to complete its financial restructuring and sale through an expedited process. A final sale approval hearing and closing of the sale is expected to take place by the end of April.
To provide capital for the company’s operations and to fund the auction and sale process, the group of investors has committed to provide the company with up to $20 million in financing. Subject to interim court approval, the financing will be immediately available to the company, to be used to fund the company’s day-to-day operations, and pay any expenses related to the Chapter 11 proceedings.
— Solar Builder magazine
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