creditors' voluntary liquidation

creditors' voluntary liquidation
Under section 90 and Chapter IV of Part IV of the Insolvency Act 1986 liquidation of a company which is unable to pay its debts in full within a period of twelve months which is commenced by a resolution of shareholders although under the control of the creditors.

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creditors' voluntary liquidation
A liquidation procedure that enables an insolvent company to be wound up without a court order by the creditors of the company.

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  • voluntary liquidation — voluntary winding up See creditors voluntary liquidation; members voluntary liquidation …   Big dictionary of business and management

  • Voluntary Liquidation — A corporate liquidation that has been approved by the shareholders of the company. Voluntary liquidations stand in contrast to involuntary liquidations, which are a result of Chapter 7 bankruptcy. The shareholder vote allows the company to… …   Investment dictionary

  • members' voluntary liquidation — members voluntary winding up The winding up of a company by a special resolution of the members in circumstances in which the company is solvent. Before making the winding up resolution, the directors must make a declaration of solvency. It is a… …   Accounting dictionary

  • members' voluntary liquidation — members voluntary winding up The winding up of a company by a special resolution of the members in circumstances in which the company is solvent. Before making the winding up resolution, the directors must make a declaration of solvency It is a… …   Big dictionary of business and management

  • liquidation — winding up The distribution of a company s assets among its creditors and members prior to its dissolution. This brings the life of the company to an end. The liquidation may be voluntary (see creditors voluntary liquidation, members voluntary… …   Accounting dictionary

  • liquidation — winding up The distribution of a company s assets among its creditors and members prior to its dissolution. This brings the life of the company to an end. The liquidation may be voluntary (see creditors voluntary liquidation; members voluntary… …   Big dictionary of business and management

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