bankruptcy

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It also acquired parachute maker Pioneer Aerospace in 2023 and specialty RF filter firm Akoustis in 2025 after each of those companies filed for bankruptcy.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026

During the month, it hit a high of $41.14, the highest trading level since September 2018, which came soon after it exited bankruptcy in 2017.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

Messages seen by the BBC show de Min paid the investor £1,000 in January 2026, but bankruptcy proceedings are still being pursued.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

Dodgers fans generally hiss at the mention of Frank McCourt — the former owner took the team into bankruptcy, after all — but today is about tipping our cap to him.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

Friends urged Anthony to declare bankruptcy, but she refused.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling