Understanding the pros of a Pre Pack Administration

The Advantages and Benefits of a Pre Pack Administration

As a widely employed solution to company insolvency in the UK, a Pre Pack Administration has a number of benefits that are completely unique to this turnaround procedure.  There are strict regulations in place to make sure that everything is within the confines of the law. In effect, the old company is being sold to a new owner or owners so that it can continue on with business.  The details of every sale are monitored and scrutinised by regulatory bodies.

We explain what business rescue options are available to you as the business owner, and it is you as the director who stays in control and decides what route to take. It makes no sense for our client directors to feel pressured into something that they believe does not favour them.

Of course this is the main aim but the advantages and benefits are logical when understood in this context. The owners or directors feel that the company is insolvent to the point of no return and in order to save both the company and the owners, directors and staff. 

Of all the solutions to insolvency, a Pre Pack Administration offers the greatest choice in that the directors can choose whether or not they wish to offer to purchase the assets of their old company.  The Insolvency Practitioner and his advisors can handle the negotiations the sale.  As a result, the IP's and their agents can select  who actually buys the company assets to add to an existing company or connected party who wishes to form a new company.

Reassurance through Continuity of Business

This leads to the second main advantage to a Pre Pack Administration scheme. When a company's are sold to someone who is familiar with the business, this allows for continuity not only of the company but of the staff as well.  Workers get to keep their jobs and if it is a large corporate enterprise, the community will benefit here as well. With so many companies going under, it highly beneficial to have a business continue trading even if under new ownership. Suppliers also benefit from the continuity that Pre Pack Administration offers because under the new company with better cashflow, bills should be paid timely manner.

Corporate and Personal Reputation Management

To the outside world directors sometimes feel that putting a company into a pre pack administration process looks more favourable and generally more like restructuring a business.

What Happens to the Creditors?

There does appear to be some amount of confusion as to what happens to the creditors. It should be noted that personal guarantees or debentures are not written off during a Pre Pack Administration.  Creditors do not receive any returns whilst the company is in administration it is only when the administration ends via an exit into liquidation or CVA or any other dissolution that creditors will be repaid any available funds.

Old Company Is Released from Contracts

Some of the contracts the old business had may well no longer be needed by the new company.  Property leases and equipment hire may not be required by the purchasing company. The purchasing company may well have much better income and expenditure models, those contracts can legally be terminated.

The Benefit of Liquidation vs. Sale of Assets

As mentioned above, Pre Pack Administration is the sale of the old company's assets to different company so that liquidation can be avoided. To this end, assets need not be liquidated but can rather be sold if needed. The IP and his agent will handle the transactions so that reputation of the company can be safeguarded which also benefits the continuity. The IP will begin dealing with the old company affairs as soon as it is administration.

Real Business Rescue understands that each company has different needs and different goals. Whilst Pre Pack Administration is a popular solution to insolvency in the UK, there are numerous legal formalities which must be adhered to. To this end, every effort will be made to provide a smooth transition whilst conforming to the rules and regulations. If it appears as though your company is going to be in debt for the foreseeable future, it may be the best solution for you.

Remember, the initial consultation is free and this is where the information we need is gathered to help you make the right choice for your company. Call us today to discuss your options and to learn more about our Pre Pack Administration Help, Advice and Support Service.