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There really isn't any justification for the creditors to finance LB for the next 2 years for less than we could recover selling everything today.
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But who is willing to purchase the entire inventory of chips TODAY from estate? LB appears to be the only dog in this fight as HF and LB both claim that the inventory has been shopped around to multiple buyers with no interest. Debtor in possession financing also appears to be a no go in order for HF to build them out themselves. Time is of the essence on this matter.
LB is also willing to waive their $5.3 million claim on the estate, so they are essentially trading their equity stake in estate for usable inventory(with additional investment). By my calculations they are getting these chips for market value of ~ $200 chip ($5.3 million/27k chips +/-). I agree that a 2yr. time frame for full payback is too extended, but they do make concessions for this contingency including full payment of equity units prior to LB(newco) ever taking a dividend or disbursement and having the promissory note secured against assets of the "newco". LB can't be expected to take all the upfront risks on this proposal and since they are taking risk capital to build out these miners, they are entitled to un-guaranteed longer term gains. Time is of the essence on this matter.
What exactly is the sticking point for the creditor's committee on this proposed sale? it sounds like it is time duration on note/equity units? Please enlighten us... have not seen any update on committee website either?