First Brands facing cash crisis as company seeks emergency funds
Bankrupt car parts maker only has enough money to operate through end of January as advisers race to raise capital
Bankrupt car parts maker only has enough money to operate through end of January as advisers race to raise capital

Company considers bankruptcy as its finances worsen

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

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

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