Basics of a Creditor’s Meeting
When push comes to shove and the debts can’t be paid, putting a business into voluntary administration can be a sensible move. It’s important to not fear voluntary administration, as it’s a way to restructure the business and hopefully get back on track. In this situation, an administrator takes control of a company, reviews the finances and […]
Our guide to Voluntary Administration
What is voluntary administration? Voluntary administration is an insolvency procedure involving the appointment of an external administrator, known as a voluntary administrator. Usually it’s initiated by the company’s directors or by a secured creditor. Voluntary administration is a process for a business in financial strife and it helps determine the next best course of option for the […]
What is a provisional liquidator?
Provisional liquidation is a temporary measure used to protect the assets of a company in certain situations. The law on provisional liquidation allows the provisional liquidation process to be activated only under certain circumstances. Whether you’re a creditor, shareholder, or director of a company, you might be considering provisional liquidation to protect and preserve the […]
Difference between Administration, Receivership or Liquidation
If you’re a business owner or company director, you’ve probably heard of terms such as receivership, administration, and liquidation, but what exactly do they mean? These concepts refer to specific stages for companies that are close to being or are insolvent, and that have entered a period of external administration. There are significant differences between […]
Basics of a DOCA
Designed to maximise the chance of a company to continue its business, a Deed of Company Arrangement (DOCA) is a binding arrangement between the company and its creditors. Another purpose is to ensure that creditors receive a better return in the case of the company being wound up. Essentially, the DOCA helps the company avoid […]
Business Restructure
Business restructuring is often used by distressed businesses to overcome their financial and operational issues in order to return to profitability and growth. In challenging markets, business restructuring can help businesses overcome issues like poor cash flow, thin profit margins, and stagnating growth. Developing a restructuring strategy that reflects your business needs is critical, as […]
Deed of Company Arrangement
What is a deed of company arrangement? A deed of company arrangement (DOCA) is a binding arrangement between a company and its creditors that governs how the company’s affairs will be handled if the company is at a risk of becoming insolvent or has already entered into voluntary administration. A DOCA can be used to […]
Cost of a liquidation
Time, money and effort go into building a company. And the same is true when it’s time to wind up that company. If you’re considering winding up your business, liquidating assets or entering administration, you should first know the different types of liquidation and how much they could cost. 1. Winding up a solvent company […]
What qualifies for safe harbour protections?
The insolvent trading law, as seen from the eyes of the Australian business community, was verging on draconian, penalising business failure heavily and stigmatising corporate insolvency beyond salvage. If, despite the best of plans, a business was heading for failure, the director had all the incentives to act conservatively rather than take bold decisions to lead the […]
Voluntary Administration for Creditors
Voluntary administration is executed over a series of steps, beginning with the decision to enter into voluntary administration, proceeding with the appointment of an administrator who investigates the status of the organisation, and culminating in creditors meeting to decide future courses of action. Let’s consider these processes in detail. Why is voluntary administration necessary? The […]