First Brands at breaking point as it scrambles to avoid liquidation
The company is relying on a $48mn infusion from automakers to continue operating
The company is relying on a $48mn infusion from automakers to continue operating

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

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

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

Firm was heavily dependent on fees earned from deals for bankrupt auto-parts supplier

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