CHAPTER 11 Definition

CHAPTER 11, in the U.S., is where a company can file for protection under Chapter 11 of the bankruptcy laws. The company continues to operate under existing management while working with its creditors to reorganize the business.

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PRUDENCE is having foresight and caution along with discretion, and to not act recklessly.

COST OVERRUN is the amount by which an entity exceeds or expects to exceed the estimated cost to completion of: a. a product; b. a process; or, c. the final limitations of costs stipulated in a contract.

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