Violin Memory, Inc.

Case No. 16-12782

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Case Background

On December 14, 2016, Violin Memory, Inc. (the "Debtor") filed a voluntary petition for relief under chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware.

Pursuant to an order of the Bankruptcy Court dated January 16, 2018 (Docket No. 621) the Debtor's case is now closed. 

Important Information & Dates

Hearing on First Day Motions

A hearing on the Debtor's First Day Motions was held on December 15, 2016 at 3:00 p.m. (ET) before the Honorable Laurie Selber Silverstein, United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware, 824 Market St., 6th Fl., Courtroom #2, Wilmington, Delaware. A final hearing on certain First Day Motions was held on January 6, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. (ET).

Please click below to view and download the Debtor's First Day Motions and First Day Orders:

First Day Motions

First Day Orders

Sale of Company Assets

On December 14, 2016, the Debtors filed a motion to sell substantially all of their assets. On January 6, 2017, the Bankruptcy Court entered an order approving bidding and auction procedures in connection with such sale. The Bankruptcy Court held a hearing to consider approval of the sale on January 30, 2017.

Please click below to view and download documents related to the Debtors' Sale:

Sale Documents

Deadline to File Claims

The Bankruptcy Court has set the following deadlines for filing proofs of claim against the Debtors:

General Bar Date (all creditors other than Governmental Units): March 21, 2017 at 5:00 p.m. (ET) (extended from March 20, 2017)

Governmental Unit Bar Date: June 12, 2017 at 5:00 p.m. (ET)

Click on "Submit a Claim" above to download a proof of claim form and for more information regarding filing a claim against the Debtors.

Dates

April 21 2017 Plan Effective Date _____ Notice of Effe... Add to Calendar
January 16 2018 Final Decree _____ Order Issuing ... Add to Calendar
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December 14 2016 __
Petition Date Voluntary Petitions Add to Calendar
December 15 2016 3:00 p.m. (ET)
First Day Hearing Notice of Agenda of Matters Scheduled for Hearing Filed by Violin Memory, Inc.. Hearing scheduled for 12/15/2016 at 03:00 PM at US Bankruptcy Court, 824 Market ... Add to Calendar
January 6 2017 10:00 AM (ET)
Further Interim Hearing Date First Day Orders Add to Calendar
January 17 2017 10:00 AM (ET)
Omnibus Hearing Date Order Scheduling Omnibus Hearings. All hearings will be held at US Bankruptcy Court, 824 Market St., 6th Fl., Courtroom #2, Wilmington, Delaware . Omnibus Heari... Add to Calendar
January 17 2017 2:00 PM (ET)
341 Meeting of Creditors Notice of Meeting of Creditors/Commencement of Case Filed by Violin Memory, Inc.. 341(a) meeting to be held on 1/17/2017 at 02:00 PM at J. Caleb Boggs Federal ... Add to Calendar
January 18 2017 5:00 PM (ET)
Bid Deadline Order (A) Approving Bidding Procedures for the Sale of Substantially All of the Debtor's Assets, (B) Approving Procedures for the Assumption and Assignment of E... Add to Calendar
January 23 2017 10:30 AM (ET)
Auction Order (A) Approving Bidding Procedures for the Sale of Substantially All of the Debtor's Assets, (B) Approving Procedures for the Assumption and Assignment of E... Add to Calendar
January 30 2017 10:00 AM (ET)
Sale Hearing Notice of Agenda of Matters Scheduled for Hearing Filed by Violin Memory, Inc.. Hearing scheduled for 1/30/2017 at 10:00 AM at US Bankruptcy Court, 824 Market S... Add to Calendar
February 8 2017 3:30 PM (ET)
Omnibus Hearing Notice of Agenda of Matters Scheduled for Hearing Filed by Violin Memory, Inc.. Hearing scheduled for 2/8/2017 at 03:30 PM at US Bankruptcy Court, 824 Market St... Add to Calendar
February 15 2017 2:00 PM (ET)
Omnibus Hearing Order Scheduling Omnibus Hearings. All hearings will be held at US Bankruptcy Court, 824 Market St., 6th Fl., Courtroom #2, Wilmington, Delaware . Omnibus Heari... Add to Calendar
March 6 2017 9:00 AM (ET)
Disclosure Statement Hearing Notice of Agenda of Matters Scheduled for Hearing Filed by Violin Memory, Inc.. Hearing scheduled for 3/6/2017 at 09:00 AM at US Bankruptcy Court, 824 Market St... Add to Calendar
March 10 2017 2:oo PM
Omnibus Hearing Notice of Agenda of Matters Scheduled for Hearing Filed by Violin Memory, Inc.. Hearing scheduled for 3/10/2017 at 02:00 PM at US Bankruptcy Court, 824 Market S... Add to Calendar
March 21 2017 5:00 PM (ET)
General Claims Bar Date Notice of Bar Date AMENDED Filed by Violin Memory, Inc.. Proofs of Claims due by 3/21/2017. Add to Calendar
April 4 2017 11:30 AM (ET)
Omnibus Hearing Order Scheduling Omnibus Hearings. All hearings will be held at US Bankruptcy Court, 824 Market St., 6th Fl., Courtroom #2, Wilmington, Delaware . Omnibus Heari... Add to Calendar
April 18 2017 2:00 PM (ET)
Confirmation Hearing Notice of Filing Plan Supplement (related document(s)305, 313, 314) Filed by Violin Memory, Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A # 2 Exhibit B # 3 Exhibit C) Add to Calendar
April 21 2017 __
Plan Effective Date Notice of Effective Date (related document(s)305, 313, 314, 381, 420) Filed by Violin Memory, Inc.. Add to Calendar
May 15 2017 10:00 AM (ET)
Omnibus Hearing Motion to Approve Compromise under Rule 9019 Approving Settlement of Prepetition Claims Asserted by Cory J. Sindelar Filed by Violin Memory, Inc.. Hearing sched... Add to Calendar
June 14 2017 10:00 AM (ET)
Omnibus Hearing Order Scheduling Omnibus Hearings. All hearings will be held at US Bankruptcy Court, 824 Market St., 6th Fl., Courtroom #2, Wilmington, Delaware . Omnibus Heari... Add to Calendar
June 12 2017 5:00 PM (ET)
Governmental Claims Bar Date Notice of Bar Date AMENDED Filed by Violin Memory, Inc.. Proofs of Claims due by 3/21/2017. Add to Calendar
July 18 2017 10:00 AM (ET)
Omnibus Hearing - Cancelled HEARING CANCELLED/RESCHEDULED. Notice of Agenda of Matters Scheduled for Hearing. Filed by Violin Memory Distribution Trust. Hearing scheduled for 7/18/2017 at ... Add to Calendar
August 17 2017 2:00 p.m. (ET)
Omnibus Hearing Notice of Agenda of Matters Scheduled for Hearing Filed by Violin Memory Distribution Trust. Hearing scheduled for 8/17/2017 at 02:00 PM at US Bankruptcy Court,... Add to Calendar
September 28 2017 3:30 p.m. (ET)
Omnibus Hearing Notice of Adjourned/Rescheduled Hearing Filed by Violin Memory Distribution Trust. Hearing scheduled for 9/28/2017 at 03:30 PM at US Bankruptcy Court, 824 Mark... Add to Calendar
December 4 2017 11:00 a.m. (ET)
Omnibus Hearing Order Scheduling Omnibus Hearings. All hearings will be held at US Bankruptcy Court, 824 Market St., 6th Fl., Courtroom #2, Wilmington, Delaware . Omnibus Heari... Add to Calendar
January 16 2018 __
Final Decree Order Issuing A Final Decree Closing the Chapter 11 Case and Terminating Certain Claims and Noticing Services. (related document(s)605) Order Signed on 1/16/201... Add to Calendar

Parties

Debtors' Counsel

  • Bayard, P.A.

    222 Delaware Avenue, Suite 900
    Wilmington, DE   19801
    http://www.bayardlaw.com/
    Phone: 302.655.5000

    Scott D. Cousins
    Justin R. Alberto
    Gregory J. Flasser

  • Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

    1540 Broadway
    New York, NY   10036-4039
    http://www.pillsburylaw.com/
    Phone: 212.858.1000

    Deryck A. Palmer
    David S. Forsh

  • Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

    Four Embarcadero Center, 22nd Floor
    San Francisco, CA   94111-5998
    http://www.pillsburylaw.com/
    Phone: 415.983.1000

    Cecily A. Dumas

Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors

  • Cooley LLP

    The Grace Building
    1114 Avenue of the Americas
    New York, NY   10036-7798
    https://www.cooley.com/
    Phone: 212.479.6000
    Fax: 212.479.6275

    Jay Indyke
    Robert Winning

  • Elliott Greenleaf

    1105 North Market Street
    Suite 1700
    Wilmington, DE   19801
    http://www.elliottgreenleaf.com
    Phone: 302.384.9401
    Fax: 302.384.9399

    Rafael X. Zahralddin

United States Trustee and Court Information

Debtor

Case Number Debtor Name Petition Date
Case Number 16-12782 Debtor Name Violin Memory, Inc. Petition Date December 14, 2016