bankruptcy
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In October, UKA reported a profit for the first time since 2017, two years after it faced the risk of bankruptcy amid historic financial issues.
From BBC • Jul. 6, 2026
Micron eventually acquired Elpida in 2013 after the Japanese company filed for bankruptcy, giving it access to technology that, at the time, was “superior to Micron’s technology,” Wedbush analyst Matt Bryson told MarketWatch.
From MarketWatch • Jul. 3, 2026
Mattingly came on board during a tumultuous time in the franchise’s history as the Dodgers filed for bankruptcy protection in June 2011 in a bid by McCourt to preserve his ownership.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 1, 2026
Dish DBS, a satellite pay-TV provider, filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy Tuesday after a deal to sell spectrum to AT&T was held up.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 30, 2026
On April 2, the nation’s largest subprime mortgage lender, New Century, was swamped by defaults and filed for bankruptcy.
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
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