Ascend Performance Materials Takes Steps to Strengthen Balance Sheet and Position the Company for a Stronger Future
- Ascend Performance Materials, a high-performance materials producer, began a restructuring process on April 21, 2025, in Houston.
- Ascend initiated Chapter 11 cases to deleverage its balance sheet and pursue a restructuring with lender support.
- The company secured $250 million in financing and filed motions to support operations, including paying employees and suppliers.
- Ascend's CEO, Phil McDivitt, stated they have been defining the best path forward with lenders who "believe in the underlying value" of Ascend.
- Ascend expects the restructuring will reduce debt, position it for long-term strategy execution, and complete in about six months.
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Ascend Performance Materials Takes Steps to Strengthen Balance Sheet and Position the Company for a Stronger Future
Initiates restructuring process with support from existing lenders to strengthen balance sheet and improve financial foundation
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