They had the words liquidated and bankruptcy. The difference between the two companies and the proceedings is vast. As you say the outcome will be the same, that is okay. I just wanted to make it clear that these companies are in no way similar other than those two words.
LOLz. Learn to tell difference between voluntary and compulsory first before you claim that you shut "such a snippet" down. Next, learn to read company's financials.
What was Carillion's debts to assets ratio? What is Bioamber's? HUGE difference.
I'll let you peruse Carillion's balance sheet yourself to find the answer. Meanwhile, these SS will wait until you return with your finding.