First Brands’ lenders race to secure rescue loan for car parts group
Company considers bankruptcy as its finances worsen
Company considers bankruptcy as its finances worsen

Loans trade at distressed levels after ‘chaotic’ selling as investors brace for tricky restructuring

Debt intended to stabilise the auto parts maker has fallen sharply to trade at about 70 cents on the dollar

Bankrupt car parts maker only has enough money to operate through end of January as advisers race to raise capital

Car parts maker’s rapid downfall has raised concerns of widespread losses on Wall Street

Overnight negotiations between holdout creditors and the car parts company yield a breakthrough over financing terms

The company is relying on a $48mn infusion from automakers to continue operating