GENERAL INFORMATION
On January 14, 2009, Nortel Networks Inc. ("NNI") and
fourteen (14) of its subsidiaries (collectively, the
"Debtors") filed petitions in the United States
Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware seeking relief under
chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code. The Debtors' cases
have been assigned to Judge Kevin Gross. The Debtors' cases
are being jointly administered for procedural purposes, meaning
that all pleadings will be maintained on the case docket for Nortel
Networks Inc., Case No. 09-10138 (the "Main Case
Docket"). The Main Case Docket can be accessed through the
website maintained by the United States Bankruptcy Court for the
District of Delaware
http://www.deb.uscourts.gov. An unofficial version of
the docket is accessible by selecting the "Docket" link
at the top of this page.
On January 14, 2009, the Debtors' ultimate corporate parent
Nortel Networks Corporation ("NNC") and NNI's
direct corporate parent Nortel Networks Limited, together with
certain of their affiliates (collectively, the "Canadian
Debtors") filed an application with the Ontario Superior
Court of Justice (Commercial List) under the Companies'
Creditors Arrangement Act (Canada), seeking relief from their
creditors (collectively, the "Canadian Proceedings").
The Canadian Court appointed Ernst & Young Inc. to serve as
Monitor for the Canadian Proceedings. On January 14, 2009, Ernst
& Young Inc., as foreign representative for the Canadian
Debtors, filed petitions for recognition of the Canadian
Proceedings as foreign main proceedings under chapter 15 of the
Bankruptcy Code. For further information regarding the Canadian
Proceedings, please contact Ernst & Young Inc. The
Monitor's hotline is 1-866-942-7177 in the United States and
Canada, and 1-416-943-4439 outside of the United States and Canada.
The Monitor is also maintaining a website with information on the
Canadian Proceedings, located at
http://www.ey.com/ca/nortel. In addition, on January
14, 2009, the High Court of Justice in England placed nineteen of
Nortel's European affiliates (collectively, the "U.K.
Debtors") into administration under the control of
individuals from Ernst & Young (collectively, the "U.K.
Proceedings"). This website only provides information on the
chapter 11 proceedings, and does not provide information on the
Canadian Proceedings, the Canadian Debtors, the U.K. Proceedings,
or the U.K. Debtors.
On February 27, 2009, this Court entered an order recognizing the Canadian Proceedings as foreign main proceedings under chapter 15 of the Bankruptcy Code. In addition, at 8 p.m. (London time) on January 14, 2009, the High Court of Justice in England placed nineteen of Nortel’s European affiliates (collectively, the "EMEA Debtors") into administration under the control of individuals from Ernst & Young LLC (collectively, the "Joint Administrators").
On May 28, 2009, at the request of the Administrators, the Commercial Court of Versailles, France (Docket No. 2009P00492) ordered the commencement of secondary proceedings in respect of Nortel Networks S.A. ("NNSA"), which consist of liquidation proceedings during which NNSA will continue to operate as a going concern for an initial period of three months. In accordance with the European Union’s Council Regulation (EC) No 1346/2000 on Insolvency Proceedings, the English law proceedings (the "English Proceedings") remain the main proceedings in respect of NNSA.
On June 8, 2009, Nortel Networks UK Limited ("NNUK") filed petitions in this Court for recognition of the English Proceedings as foreign main proceedings under chapter 15 of the Bankruptcy Code.
On June 26, 2009, the Court entered an order recognizing the English Proceedings as foreign main proceedings under chapter 15 of the Bankruptcy Code.
On July 14, 2009, Nortel Networks (CALA) Inc. ("NN CALA") filed a petition with the Court seeking relief under chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code (Case No. 09-12515). On July 15, the Court entered an Order approving the joint administration and consolidation of NN CALA's case with the chapter 11 cases of Nortel Networks Inc. and its affiliated debtors (jointly administered under Case No. 09-10138), and the application to NN CALA of certain previously entered orders in the Debtors' chapter 11 cases.
On July 13, 2010, the Debtors filed the Joint Chapter 11 Plan of Nortel Networks Inc. and Its Affiliated Debtors. A copy of the Plan is available
here.
On September 3, 2010, the Debtors filed their Proposed Disclosure Statement for the Joint Chapter 11 Plan of Nortel Networks Inc. and Its Affiliated Debtors. A copy of the Disclosure Statement is available
here. The Disclosure Statement has not yet been approved by the Court.
ASSET SALES
Layer 4-7 Assets
On March 26, 2009, the Court entered an order approving the sale of the Layer 4-7 assets to Radware Ltd. as the successful bidder at auction.
CDMA & LTE Assets
On July 28, 2009, the Court entered an order approving the sale of CDMA and LTE-related assets to Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (Publ) ("Ericsson") as the successful bidder at auction.
Enterprise Solutions Business Assets
On September 16, 2009, the Court entered an order approving the sale of the Enterprise Solutions business to Avaya Inc. as the successful bidder at auction.
Next Generation Packet Core Assets
On October 28, 2009, the Court entered an order approving the sale of assets associated with Nortel's Next Generation Packet Core network components to Hitachi, Ltd.
GSM/GSM-R Assets
On December 2, 2009, the Court entered an order approving the sale of assets associated with Nortel's GSM/GSM-R business to Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (Publ) and Kapsch Carriercom AG as the successful bidder at auction.
Metro Ethernet Networks Business Assets
On December 3, 2009, the Court entered an order approving the sale of the Debtors Metro Ethernet Networks business to Ciena Corporation as the successful bidder at auction.
Carrier Voice Over IP and Application Solutions Business Assets
On March 4, 2010, the Court entered an order approving the sale of certain assets of Nortel's Carrier Voice Over IP and Application Solutions business to GENBAND Inc.
Multi-Service Switch Business Assets
On September 30, 2010, the Court entered an order approving the sale of certain assets of Nortel's Multi-Service Switch business to Ericsson.
Residual Patent Assets
On April 4, 2011, the Debtors filed a Sale Motion to approve their entry into a stalking horse agreement with Ranger Inc., a subsidiary of Google Inc.
On July 11, 2011, the Court entered an order approving the sale of Nortel's Residual Patent Assets to Rockstar Bidco, LP.
PROOFS OF CLAIM
On August 4, 2009, the Court entered an order fixing the general bar date for the filing of proofs of claim or interest in the U.S.
The deadline for filing of proofs of claim against the Debtors in these cases has been set by the Bankruptcy Court as follows:
General Bar Date:
September 30, 2009 at 4:00 p.m. (prevailing Eastern Time)
Completed forms can be sent to the following addresses:
| If by first-class mail: |
Nortel Networks Inc. Claims Processing Center
c/o Epiq Bankruptcy Solutions, LLC
FDR Station, P.O. Box 5075
New York, NY 10150-5075 |
| If by Hand Delivery or Overnight mail: |
Nortel Networks Inc. Claims Processing Center
c/o Epiq Bankruptcy Solutions, LLC
757 Third Avenue, 3rd Floor
New York, NY 10017 |
A blank proof of claim form can be obtained
here.
Instructions for filing a proof of claim can be found
here.
The Debtors' Schedules of Assets and Liabilities can be found
here.
Nortel Networks (CALA) Inc.
On December 2, 2009, the Court entered an order fixing the general bar date for filing of proofs of claim or interest against Nortel Networks (CALA) Inc. The deadline for filing of proofs of claims against Nortel Networks (CALA) Inc., case number 09-12515, has been set by the Bankruptcy Court as follows:
General NN CALA Bar Date:
January 25, 2010 at 4:00 pm (prevailing Eastern Time)
Completed forms can be sent to the following addresses:
| If by first-class mail: |
Nortel Networks Inc. Claims Processing Center
c/o Epiq Bankruptcy Solutions, LLC
FDR Station, P.O. Box 5075
New York, NY 10150-5075 |
| If by Hand Delivery or Overnight mail: |
Nortel Networks Inc. Claims Processing Center
c/o Epiq Bankruptcy Solutions, LLC
757 Third Avenue, 3rd Floor
New York, NY 10017 |
A blank proof of claim form for NN (CALA) Inc. can be obtained
here.
Instructions for filing a proof of claim against NN (CALA) Inc. can be found
here.
Nortel Networks (CALA) Inc. Schedules of Assets and Liabilities can be found
here.
OFFICIAL COMMITTEE OF UNSECURED CREDITORS
Pursuant to Docket No. 142, the following creditors have been
appointed to the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors in these
cases by the Office of the United States Trustee:
The Bank of New York Mellon
101 Barclay Street-8 West
New York, NY 10286
| Phone: |
(212) 815-5383 |
| Fax: |
(732) 667-4756 |
| Attn: |
Martin Feig, V.P. |
|
Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation
1200 K Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20005
| Phone: | (202) 326-4000 ext. 3209 |
| Fax: | (202) 842-2643 |
| Attn: | Jennifer Messina |
|
Law Debenture Trust Company of New York
400 Madison Ave., 4th Floor
New York, NY 10017
| Phone: |
(212) 750-6474 |
| Attn: |
Robert L. Bice, II |
|
DEBTORS
| Lead Debtor: |
| |
Nortel Networks Inc.
|
Case No.: |
09-10138 |
|
| Related Debtors: |
|
Nortel Networks Capital Corporation
|
Case No.: |
09-10139 |
|
Nortel Altsystems Inc.
|
Case No.: |
09-10140 |
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Nortel Altsystems International Inc.
|
Case No.: |
09-10141 |
|
Xros, Inc.
|
Case No.: |
09-10142 |
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Sonoma Systems
|
Case No.: |
09-10143 |
|
Qtera Corporation
|
Case No.: |
09-10144 |
|
CoreTek, Inc.
|
Case No.: |
09-10145 |
|
Nortel Networks Applications Management Solutions Inc.
|
Case No.: |
09-10146 |
|
Nortel Networks Optical Components Inc.
|
Case No.: |
09-10147 |
|
Nortel Networks HPOCS Inc.
|
Case No.: |
09-10148 |
|
Architel Systems (U.S.) Corporation
|
Case No.: |
09-10149 |
|
Nortel Networks International Inc.
|
Case No.: |
09-10150 |
|
Northern Telecom International Inc.
|
Case No.: |
09-10151 |
|
Nortel Networks Cable Solutions Inc.
|
Case No.: |
09-10152 |
|
Nortel Networks (CALA), Inc.
|
Case No.: |
09-12515 |
SECTION 341 MEETING OF CREDITORS
Pursuant to section 341 of the Bankruptcy Code, the United States Trustee for the District of Delaware has continued the meeting of creditors to
11:00 a.m. (ET), on August 24, 2009 at the J. Caleb Boggs Federal Building, 844 North King Street, Room 2112, Wilmington, Delaware 19801.
KEY PROFESSIONALS
| Debtors' Counsel |
Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP
One Liberty Plaza
New York, NY 10006
http://www.cgsh.com
| Phone: |
(212) 225-2000 |
| Fax: |
(212) 225-3999 |
| Attn: |
James L. Bromley, Esq. |
|
| Debtor's Co-Counsel |
Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell LLP
1201 North Market Street, 18th Floor
P.O. Box 1347
Wilmington, DE 19899-1347
http://www.mnat.com
| Phone: |
(302) 658-9200 |
| Fax: |
(302) 425-4664 |
| Attn: |
Derek C. Abbott, Esq. |
|
| Counsel for the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors |
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP
One Bryant Park
New York, NY 10036
| Phone: | (212) 872-1212 |
| Fax: | (212) 872-1002 |
| Attn: | Fred S. Hodara, Esq. |
|
Richards, Layton & Finger, P.A.
920 N. King Street
One Rodney Square
Wilmington, DE 19801
| Phone: | (302) 651-7845 |
| Fax: | (302) 651-7701 |
| Attn: | Christopher M. Samis, Esq. |
|
U.S. TRUSTEE
Office of the United States Trustee
844 King Street, Room 2207
Wilmington, DE 19801
| Phone: |
(302) 573-6491 |
| Fax: |
(302) 573-6497 |
|
USEFUL LINKS
WEBSITE INFORMATION
As stated above, an unofficial version of the Main Case Docket can
be accessed through this website by selecting "Docket"
link at the top of this page. In addition, from time to time,
certain key documents filed in this case or otherwise made
available by the Debtor will be available by selecting the
"Key Documents" link above. Should you have any questions
relating to this website, please feel free to contact us toll free
at 1-866-897-6435 in the United States and Canada and 646-282-2400
outside the United States and Canada.