Kodak

Kodak to Exit Bankruptcy as Early as July

Kate O'Connell and Randy Gorbman — Wed, 01 May 2013 19:27:08 +0000

Kodak expects to emerge from bankruptcy as early as July according to the company’s reorganization plan filed late Tuesday.

The 78-page document filed with the US Bankruptcy Court, states the company expects to issue new stock to some of its creditors for almost $3 billion of unsecured debt. But under this plan, current shareholders would see their stock become worthless.

New Kodak Partnership to Create Jobs

Kate O'Connell — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 20:06:49 +0000

Kodak has struck up a deal that will see up to 70 jobs created in Rochester. The company has entered a deal to manufacture and supply touch sensors for Texas-based company UniPixel.

The agreement will see Kodak and UniPixel open a new manufacturing facility in Eastman Business Park later this year, with $24 million set aside to improve and equip the 100,000 square foot facility.

Kodak to Sell Document Imaging Business

Kate O'Connell — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 17:16:55 +0000

Kodak looks set to sell its document imaging business for $210 million. The company has reached a tentative deal with Brother Industries that would see them take over operation of the portfolio of scanners, capture software and services.

In addition, Japan-based Brother would also assume the business’ deferred service revenue liability which totaled approximately $67 million at the end of 2012.

Kodak to Look for New Board Directors

Kate O'Connell — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 16:24:39 +0000

Kodak will look for new directors of the Board of Directors as part of its reorganization plan expected to be filed in April.

The company announced Friday that, along with committees of investors, it will jointly hire a firm to begin identifying new directors.

Analyst T.C Lewis says Kodak will come out of bankruptcy a shadow of the company it once was, and the board and management team will have to reflect the needs of that smaller operation.

Lewis says even CEO Antonio Perez’s position may need to be re-thought.

Kodak Wants More Time

Kate O'Connell — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 21:48:17 +0000

Kodak has filed a request for yet another extension on the deadline for their re-organization plan outlining their exit from bankruptcy.

Currently the company is required to file a chapter 11 plan by February 15^th with the US Bankruptcy Court, but they are reportedly looking to extend that deadline to April 30.

A statement from Kodak says that while the company has asked for an extension, their plan to exit bankruptcy by mid 2013 remains.

Kodak Receives Court Approval for Financing Deal

Kate O'Connell — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 19:45:06 +0000

The U.S Bankruptcy Court has approved Kodak’s previously announced financing deal, authorizing the company to borrow up to $844 million from investors.

The deal was contingent upon a number of things, including the sale of the company’s imaging patent portfolio for no less than $500 million, a condition recently met by Kodak.

Kodak spokesperson Krista Gleason says the company is not out of the woods yet, but they are well on their way to exiting bankruptcy on schedule, by the first half of this year.

Kodak Name Will Be Back On Cameras, Under License

Kate O'Connell — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 19:04:02 +0000

Kodak may no longer be making digital cameras but the company has reached an agreement to lend its name to another company’s products.

A multi-year agreement will see the Kodak brand name on various digital cameras, pocket video cameras, and portable projectors made by JK Imaging.

Apple and Google Partner to Buy Kodak's Patents

Juan Vazquez — Sun, 09 Dec 2012 02:19:30 +0000

Bloomberg business news is reporting that two tech rivals will join forces to buy Kodak's digital imaging patents.

Need To Know Rochester: The Business Section

Juan Vazquez — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 19:30:00 +0000

Democrat & Chronicle Business Reporter Matt Daneman talks about the Kodak and Hickey Freeman bankruptcies.

http://youtu.be/GdA1FCYogjk

Kodak: "Exiting Bankruptcy Within Months"

LeShea Agnew — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 14:40:07 +0000

Struggling photo pioneer Eastman Kodak could be out of bankruptcy as early as the first half of 2013.

CEO Antonio Perez calls the new financing plan a "vote of confidence in the future of our company."