CVA
Tips for creditors in a company voluntary arrangement
You must respond quickly if you’ve become a creditor in an insolvency procedure such as a company voluntary arrangement (CVA). A CVA is a formal contract between an insolvent company and its creditors. The agreement allows a company to continue trading while repaying creditors, usually over 3 to 5 years. You’ll find financial information and a…
Read MoreBenefits of a CVA for directors and business owners
A company voluntary arrangement (CVA) offers many benefits if you have a profitable company that’s been devastated by the Covid-19 pandemic. A CVA is a contract that allows an insolvent company to continue trading while repaying creditors over time. The procedure is great for a company that requires substantial debt to be excused so trade and cash…
Read MoreRestructuring with a CVA or administration
Post lockdown, many directors will restructure their companies using insolvency procedures, most likely administration or a company voluntary arrangement (CVA). The Government recently introduced a moratorium facility, which offers 20 to 40 days of protection from creditors. But a director who opts for this will undoubtedly find themselves considering a CVA or administration once the…
Read MoreInsolvency solutions for directors under pressure
Post lockdown, plenty of directors will realise that placing their companies into a statutory insolvency procedure is probably their best restructuring solution. Last month, the Government introduced a moratorium procedure that provides companies with up to 40 days of protection from creditors. This new facility will prove useful to many. However, it doesn’t really matter…
Read MorePros and cons of the moratorium procedure
Under the provisions of the Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020, struggling companies can be placed into a new statutory insolvency procedure. But what are the pros and cons of the moratorium? The moratorium provides up to 40 business days of protection from creditors. This should be ample time to secure additional investment and remodel…
Read MoreCVA bubble bursts for Bury FC creditors
Creditors and fans of Bury FC learned a harsh lesson about Company Voluntary Arrangements (CVAs) last month when the team became the first to drop out of the English Football League (EFL) in 27 years. The club’s supporters, including local MP James Frith, are calling for an inquiry into the CVA arranged in July 2019…
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