Case Study: Energy Future Holdings streamlines Chapter 11 restructuring with Epiq

Epiq guides Energy Future Holdings through complex, customized Chapter 11 case administration

Energy Future Holdings (EFH), a Texas-based energy conglomerate with $42 billion in debt, faced the immense administrative complexity of a Chapter 11 restructuring for itself and 70 affiliates. Their challenge involved managing millions of stakeholders and navigating unique regulatory issues for each of its divergent businesses. To manage this, EFH engaged Epiq for customized Chapter 11 case administration services.

Epiq implemented a comprehensive and technologically advanced solution. They provided notice to millions of customers and creditors, managed a complex claims process, and handled vast amounts of data. A key innovation was the creation of an interactive website and in-house call centers with voice response systems, which significantly reduced the burden on professionals by handling inquiries efficiently. Epiq’s administration significantly reduced the administrative burdens on the company and its professionals, enabling EFH to successfully emerge from bankruptcy and implement its Plan of Reorganization.

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