Verso Corporation

Case No. 16-10163

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Case Background

On January 26, 2016, Verso Corporation and 26 affiliated debtors (collectively, the "Debtors") each 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.  The cases are pending before the Honorable Kevin Gross, and are jointly administered under Case No. 16-10163.

Important Information & Dates

Disclosure Statement and Plan:

On March 26, 2016, the Debtors filed their Chatper 11 Plan of Reorganization and the Disclosure Statement related thereto.  On May 13, 2016, the Bankruptcy Court entered a corrected order approving the Disclosure Statement [Docket No. 883].  On June 23, 2016, the Bankruptcy Court entered an order confirming the Plan.  On July 15, 2016, the Effective Date of the Plan occurred, and the Plan was consummated. 

Claim Filing Deadline:

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): April 29, 2016 at 5:00 p.m., prevailing Eastern Time.
  • Governmental Unit Bar Date: July 25, 2016 at 5:00 p.m., prevailing Eastern Time.
  • 503(b)(9) Bar Date: March 28, 2016 at 5:00 p.m., prevailing Eastern Time

First Day Motions and Orders:

A hearing on the Debtors' First Day Motions was held on January 26, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. (ET) before the Honorable Kevin Gross, United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware, 824 Market Street North, 3rd Floor, Wilmington, DE 19801. 

A final hearing on certain of the First Day Motions was held on February 25, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. (ET).

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

First Day Motions

First Day Orders

Dates

March 27 2018 Omnibus Hearing 2:00 PM (ET) Order Scheduli... Add to Calendar
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January 26 2016 __
Petition Date Voluntary Petitions Add to Calendar
January 27 2016 10:00 AM (ET)
First Day Hearing Notice of Hearing // Notice of (I) Filing of Bankruptcy Petitions and Related Pleadings and (II) Hearing on First Day Motions Scheduled for January 27, 2016 at ... Add to Calendar
February 25 2016 10:00 AM (ET)
Final Hearing on First Day Motions Notice of Agenda of Matters Scheduled for Hearing Filed by Verso Corporation. Hearing scheduled for 2/25/2016 at 10:00 AM at US Bankruptcy Court, 824 Market St.... Add to Calendar
March 7 2016 2:00 PM (ET)
341 Meeting of Creditors Notice of Meeting of Creditors/Commencement of Case Filed by Verso Corporation. 341(a) meeting to be held on 3/7/2016 at 02:00 PM at J. Caleb Boggs Federal Bui... Add to Calendar
March 21 2016 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 #3, Wilmington, Delaware . Omnibus Heari... Add to Calendar
March 28 2016 5:00 PM (ET)
503(b)(9) Claim Bar Date Notice of Administrative Claims Bar Date. The deadline for filing Administrative Claims is March 28, 2016 at 5:00 p.m.. Filed by Verso Corporation. Add to Calendar
April 19 2016 3:00 PM (ET)
341 Meeting of Creditors Continued Minute Sheet 341 Meeting Held and Continued to April 19, 2016 at 3:00 p.m. Filed by United States Trustee. 341(a) meeting to be held on 4/19/2016 at 03:00 PM at... Add to Calendar
April 20 2016 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 #3, Wilmington, Delaware . Omnibus Heari... Add to Calendar
April 29 2016 5:00 PM (ET)
General Bar Date Notice of Bar Date // Notice of Deadlines for Filing Proofs of Claim Against Debtors Filed by Verso Corporation. Proofs of Claims due by 4/29/2016. Add to Calendar
May 6 2016 9:30 AM (ET)
Notice of Agenda of Matters Scheduled for Telephonic Hearing on May 6, 2016 at 9:30 A.M. (ET) Agenda of Matters Scheduled for Telephonic Hearing Filed by Verso Corporation. Hearing scheduled for 5/6/2016 at 09:30 AM at US Bankruptcy Court, 824 Market St.... Add to Calendar
May 9 2016 10:00 AM (ET)
Disclosure Statement Hearing Notice of Hearing to Consider Approval of Disclosure Statement with Respect to Debtors' Joint Plan of Reorganization Under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code (re... Add to Calendar
May 25 2016 11:00 AM (ET)
Omnibus Hearing Date Order Scheduling Omnibus Hearings. All hearings will be held at US Bankruptcy Court, 824 Market St., 6th Fl., Courtroom #3, Wilmington, Delaware . Omnibus Heari... Add to Calendar
June 20 2016 3:00 PM (ET)
Omnibus Hearing Date Notice of Adjourned/Rescheduled Hearing Filed by Verso Corporation. Hearing scheduled for 6/20/2016 at 03:00 PM at US Bankruptcy Court, 824 Market St., 6th Fl.... Add to Calendar
June 23 2016 10:00 AM (ET)
Confirmation Hearing Order (CORRECTED) (I)Approving Disclosure Statement (II)Approving Voting and Tabulation Procedures (III)Setting Confirmation Hearing and Related Deadlines and (... Add to Calendar
July 15 2016 __
Effective Date Notice of Effective Date //Notice of (I) Confirmation of the Debtors' First Modified Third Amended Joint Plan of Reorganization Under Chapter 11 of the Bankrupt... Add to Calendar
July 18 2016 10:00 AM (ET)
Omnibus Hearing Date Order Scheduling Omnibus Hearings. All hearings will be held at US District Court, 844 King St., Courtroom #3, Wilmington, Delaware (Related document(s)890). Om... Add to Calendar
July 25 2016 5:00 PM (ET)
Governmental Bar Date Order Establishing Deadlines and Procedures for Filing Proofs of Claim and Approving the Form and Manner of Notice Thereof. (related document(s)353, 420) Govern... Add to Calendar
August 15 2016 __
Administrative Claims Bar Date Notice of Effective Date //Notice of (I) Confirmation of the Debtors' First Modified Third Amended Joint Plan of Reorganization Under Chapter 11 of the Bankrupt... Add to Calendar
August 17 2016 10:00 AM (ET)
Ominbus Hearing Date Order Scheduling Omnibus Hearings. All hearings will be held at US District Court, 844 King St., Courtroom #3, Wilmington, Delaware (Related document(s)890). Om... Add to Calendar
September 28 2016 2:00 PM (ET)
Omnibus Hearing Date Amended Notice of Agenda of Matters Scheduled for Hearing Filed by Verso Corporation. Hearing scheduled for 9/28/2016 at 02:00 PM at US Bankruptcy Court, 824 Ma... Add to Calendar
October 20 2016 11:00 AM (ET)
Omnibus Hearing Date Order Scheduling Omnibus Hearings. All hearings will be held at US Bankruptcy Court, 824 Market St., 6th Fl., Courtroom #3, Wilmington, Delaware . Omnibus Heari... Add to Calendar
November 17 2016 3:00 PM (ET)
Omnibus Hearing Dates Notice of Adjourned/Rescheduled Hearing // Notice of Rescheduled Omnibus Hearing Filed by Verso Corporation. Hearing scheduled for 11/17/2016 at 03:00 PM at US ... Add to Calendar
December 12 2016 10:00 AM (ET)
Omnibus Hearing Dates Order Scheduling Omnibus Hearings. All hearings will be held at US Bankruptcy Court, 824 Market St., 6th Fl., Courtroom #3, Wilmington, Delaware . Omnibus Heari... Add to Calendar
January 9 2017 9:00 AM (ET)
Omnibus Hearing Date Order Scheduling Omnibus Hearings. All hearings will be held at US Bankruptcy Court, 824 Market St., 6th Fl., Courtroom #3, Wilmington, Delaware (Related docume... Add to Calendar
February 6 2017 9:00 AM (ET)
Omnibus Hearing Date Order Scheduling Omnibus Hearings. All hearings will be held at US Bankruptcy Court, 824 Market St., 6th Fl., Courtroom #3, Wilmington, Delaware (Related docume... Add to Calendar
March 6 2017 9:00 AM (ET)
Omnibus Hearing Date Order Scheduling Omnibus Hearings. All hearings will be held at US Bankruptcy Court, 824 Market St., 6th Fl., Courtroom #3, Wilmington, Delaware (Related docume... Add to Calendar
April 5 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 #3, Wilmington, Delaware. Omnibus Hearin... Add to Calendar
May 3 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 #3, Wilmington, Delaware. Omnibus Hearin... Add to Calendar
June 5 2017 11:00 AM (ET)
Omnibus Hearing Date Order Scheduling Omnibus Hearings. All hearings will be held at US Bankruptcy Court, 824 Market St., 6th Fl., Courtroom #3, Wilmington, Delaware. Omnibus Hearin... Add to Calendar
July 17 2017 2:00 PM (ET)
Omnibus Hearing Date Order Scheduling Omnibus Hearings. All hearings will be held at US Bankruptcy Court, 824 Market St., 6th Fl., Courtroom #3, Wilmington, Delaware. Omnibus Hearin... Add to Calendar
August 16 2017 11:00 AM (ET)
Omnibus Hearing Date Order Scheduling Omnibus Hearings. All hearings will be held at US Bankruptcy Court, 824 Market St., 6th Fl., Courtroom #3, Wilmington, Delaware. Omnibus Hearin... Add to Calendar
September 15 2017 2:00 PM (ET)
Omnibus Hearing Order Scheduling Omnibus Hearing. All hearings will be held at US Bankruptcy Court, 824 Market St., 6th Fl., Courtroom #3, Wilmington, Delaware. Omnibus Hearing... Add to Calendar
October 30 2017 11:00 AM (ET)
Omnibus Hearing Order Scheduling Omnibus Hearings. All hearings will be held at US Bankruptcy Court, 824 Market St., 6th Fl., Courtroom #3, Wilmington, Delaware . Omnibus Heari... Add to Calendar
November 17 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 #3, Wilmington, Delaware . Omnibus Heari... Add to Calendar
December 14 2017 10:00 AM (ET)
Omnibus Hearing Order Scheduling Omnibus Hearing. All hearings will be held at US Bankruptcy Court, 824 Market St., 6th Fl., Courtroom #3, Wilmington, Delaware. Omnibus Hearing... Add to Calendar
January 18 2018 2:00 PM (ET)
Omnibus Hearing Order Scheduling Omnibus Hearing. All hearings will be held at US Bankruptcy Court, 824 Market St., 6th Fl., Courtroom #3, Wilmington, Delaware. Omnibus Hearing... Add to Calendar
February 26 2018 11:00 AM (ET)
Omnibus Hearing Order Scheduling Omnibus Hearing. All hearings will be held at US Bankruptcy Court, 824 Market St., 6th Fl., Courtroom #3, Wilmington, Delaware. Omnibus Hearing... Add to Calendar
March 27 2018 2:00 PM (ET)
Omnibus Hearing Order Scheduling Omnibus Hearing. All hearings will be held at US Bankruptcy Court, 824 Market St., 6th Fl., Courtroom #3, Wilmington, Delaware. Omnibus Hearing... Add to Calendar

Parties

Debtors' Counsel

  • O'Melveny & Myers LLP

    Times Square Tower
    7 Times Square
    New York, NY   10036
    http://www.omm.com/
    Phone: 212.326.2000
    Fax: 212.326.2061

    George A. Davis, Esq.
    Peter Friedman, Esq.
    Andrew M. Parlen, Esq.
    Diana M. Perez, Esq.

  • Richards, Layton & Finger, P.A.

    One Rodney Square
    920 North King Street
    Wilmington, DE   19801
    http://www.rlf.com/
    Phone: 302.651.7700
    Fax: 302.651.7701

    Mark D. Collins, Esq.
    Michael J. Merchant, Esq.

Debtors' Restructuring Advisors

Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors

  • Lowenstein Sandler LLP

    1251 Avenue of the Americas
    New York, NY   10020
    https://www.lowenstein.com
    Phone: 212.262.6700
    Fax: 212.262.7402

    Kenneth A. Rosen, Esq.
    Paul Kizel, Esq.

  • Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice, LLP

    222 Delaware Avenue
    Suite 1501
    Wilmington, DE   19801
    http://www.wcsr.com
    Phone: 302.252.4320
    Fax: 302.252.4330

    Ericka F. Johnson, Esq.

United States Trustee and Court Information

Debtors

Case Number Debtor Name Petition Date
Case Number 16-10163 Debtor Name Verso Corporation Petition Date January 26, 2016
Case Number 16-10164 Debtor Name Verso Paper Finance Holdings LLC Petition Date January 26, 2016
Case Number 16-10165 Debtor Name NewPage Energy Services LLC Petition Date January 26, 2016
Case Number 16-10166 Debtor Name Verso Paper Finance Holdings One LLC Petition Date January 26, 2016
Case Number 16-10167 Debtor Name Upland Resources, Inc. Petition Date January 26, 2016
Case Number 16-10168 Debtor Name Verso Paper Holdings LLC Petition Date January 26, 2016
Case Number 16-10169 Debtor Name NewPage Investment Company LLC Petition Date January 26, 2016
Case Number 16-10170 Debtor Name Bucksport Leasing LLC Petition Date January 26, 2016
Case Number 16-10171 Debtor Name Verso Paper Inc. Petition Date January 26, 2016
Case Number 16-10172 Debtor Name NewPage Holdings Inc. Petition Date January 26, 2016
Case Number 16-10173 Debtor Name Verso Paper LLC Petition Date January 26, 2016
Case Number 16-10174 Debtor Name NewPage Wisconsin System Inc. Petition Date January 26, 2016
Case Number 16-10175 Debtor Name nexTier Solutions Corporation Petition Date January 26, 2016
Case Number 16-10176 Debtor Name Verso Quinnesec LLC Petition Date January 26, 2016
Case Number 16-10177 Debtor Name Rumford Paper Company Petition Date January 26, 2016
Case Number 16-10179 Debtor Name NewPage Consolidated Papers Inc. Petition Date January 26, 2016
Case Number 16-10178 Debtor Name Verso Quinnesec REP Holding Inc. Petition Date January 26, 2016
Case Number 16-10180 Debtor Name Verso Androscoggin LLC Petition Date January 26, 2016
Case Number 16-10181 Debtor Name Verso Sartell LLC Petition Date January 26, 2016
Case Number 16-10182 Debtor Name Chillicothe Paper Inc. Petition Date January 26, 2016
Case Number 16-10183 Debtor Name Verso Fiber Farm LLC Petition Date January 26, 2016
Case Number 16-10184 Debtor Name Wickliffe Paper Company LLC Petition Date January 26, 2016
Case Number 16-10185 Debtor Name Escanaba Paper Company Petition Date January 26, 2016
Case Number 16-10186 Debtor Name Verso Maine Energy LLC Petition Date January 26, 2016
Case Number 16-10187 Debtor Name Verso Paper Finance Holdings Inc. Petition Date January 26, 2016
Case Number 16-10188 Debtor Name Luke Paper Company Petition Date January 26, 2016
Case Number 16-10189 Debtor Name NewPage Corporation Petition Date January 26, 2016