Let's face it, the statement that the bankruptcy process was an opportunity for shareholders to express their concerns ........ is laughable based the history of the parties involved in this bankruptcy filing.
from forbes article 10/14/2016
The practical reality, however, is that unlike the large and sophisticated lenders that are often repeat players in large bankruptcies, shareholders rarely have the financial resources necessary to support giving them a recognizable voice and a fighting chance to influence the negotiations that will ultimately determine whether equity is wiped out entirely or receives a recovery through the bankruptcy.