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missedthecue • today at 4:54 PM • 1 reply • view on HN

Well, not wiped out. In bankruptcy, lenders become the new equity holders. But yes, a major haircut on the loaned funds.


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cmiles8 • today at 5:52 PM

The investors and employee equity holders got wiped out. Creditors are generally not seen as investors, at least until they walk away owning the thing after bankruptcy.