Chapter 11 Plan of Reorganization Template

United States Bankruptcy Court
District of [District]

In re: [Debtor Name], Debtor.
Case No.: [Number]

Article I – Summary of Plan

• Debtor proposes this Plan under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code to restructure debts and continue operations.
• Brief overview of treatment of major creditor classes and anticipated distributions.

Article II – Definitions and Interpretation

• Define key terms: Administrative Claim, Effective Date, Allowed Claim, Class, Confirmation Date, Plan Documents, Reorganized Debtor, etc.
• Rules of construction and interpretation.

Article III – Classification of Claims and Interests

• Class 1: Allowed Priority Non-Tax Claims (if separately classified).
• Class 2: Allowed Secured Claims (by creditor or categories).
• Class 3: Allowed Priority Tax Claims (per § 1129(a)(9)(C)).
• Class 4: Allowed General Unsecured Claims.
• Class 5: Equity Interests.
• Provide rationale for classification and specify impaired/unimpaired status.

Article IV – Treatment of Claims and Interests

• Administrative Expenses: paid in full on Effective Date.
• Priority Tax Claims: installment payments over [Number] years with interest.
• Secured Claims: describe treatment (cure, collateral surrender, cramdown terms, interest rate).
• Unsecured Claims: pro rata distribution, payment schedule, or debt-for-equity swap.
• Equity Interests: retained, cancelled, or new equity issuance.

Article V – Means for Implementation of the Plan

• Funding sources (cash flow, new financing, asset sale proceeds).
• Post-confirmation management, governance, and ownership.
• Exit financing or capital contributions.
• Corporate actions (mergers, charter amendments).

Article VI – Executory Contracts and Unexpired Leases

• Schedule of contracts to be assumed, assigned, or rejected.
• Cure amounts and deadlines for objections.

Article VII – Distributions

• Manner and timing of distributions.
• Record date for holders of claims.
• Procedures for undeliverable distributions and unclaimed property.

Article VIII – Procedures for Resolving Disputed Claims

• Objection deadlines.
• Estimation and allowance procedures.
• Reserve for disputed claims.

Article IX – Retention and Enforcement of Causes of Action

• Identify claims and avoidance actions retained by the estate or litigation trust.
• Process for prosecution and recovery.

Article X – Injunction, Releases, and Exculpation

• Injunction prohibiting collection on discharged debts.
• Releases (if any) and conditions for consensual releases.
• Exculpation of estate fiduciaries and professionals.

Article XI – Conditions Precedent to Confirmation and Effective Date

• Required approvals, financing commitments, regulatory consents.
• Conditions to occurrence of Effective Date.

Article XII – Modification of Plan

• Procedures for pre- and post-confirmation modifications consistent with Bankruptcy Code.

Article XIII – Retention of Jurisdiction

• Matters over which the Court retains jurisdiction (claim allowance, disputes, plan interpretation, avoidance actions).

Article XIV – Miscellaneous Provisions

• Governing law, notices, waiver, severability.
• Administrative claims bar date.

Article XV – Conclusion

• Statement of feasibility and intent to comply with plan obligations.

Signatures

Debtor: [Debtor Name]
By: __________________________
Name: [Authorized Representative]
Title: [Title]
Date: __________

Debtor’s Counsel:
[Law Firm Name]
By: __________________________
[Attorney Name], [Bar No.]
Date: __________

Attach exhibits: liquidation analysis, financial projections, plan supplement with schedules of assumed contracts and governance documents.

Local Rules Checklist

• Confirm local bankruptcy rules, judge procedures, and any required local forms.
• Verify notice and service requirements, including creditor matrix format.
• Check deadlines in the scheduling order and use the correct CM/ECF event.