Constar Files For Bankruptcy Protection

Constar International has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.

Constar International has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, Dow Jones reports. The U.S. plastic container maker reached an agreement with holders of more than 75% of the company’s senior secured floating rate notes for the reorganization plan. The Philadelphia-based company plans to swap its $220 million floating rate notes for $70 million of new term debt. Constar International plans to use the note sale proceeds to repay obligations under its existing credit agreement from General Electric Capital.

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