Cheaper/faster alternative to Chapter 7 — buy assets of failing companies via ABC in 30–45 days.
Assignment for Benefit of Creditors (ABC) is a state-law alternative to Chapter 7: failing company assigns all assets to an assignee (fiduciary) who conducts a private sale. Faster (30–45 days vs 6+ months in bankruptcy), cheaper, more discreet. Buyer negotiates directly with assignee, closes with 'ABC bill of sale' — assets free of most claims. Common in tech (Silicon Valley Bank collapse triggered dozens), biotech, and consumer brands. Best states: CA, DE, NY. Watch: employee WARN Act claims can follow assets.
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