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

Contracted runners had been promised lucrative prize money and salaries in the competition's inaugural season, but the final event was cancelled and organisers later voluntarily filed for bankruptcy in the US.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 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

General Motors was days away from filing for bankruptcy.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama