(SPECTRAVISION) SpectraVision seeks Chapter 11 protection
DALLAS, Texas--June 8, 1995--
SpectraVision Inc. announced
today that it has filed a voluntary petition under Chapter 11 of the
U.S. Bankruptcy Code with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District
of Delaware.
The company said it elected to seek court protection in order to
obtain additional financing and facilitate the implementation of its
operational turnaround while it pursues a planned financial
restructuring. SpectraVision said that it would develop a plan of
reorganization that includes a restructuring of the company's
outstanding indebtedness.
The company also announced that it was finalizing arrangements
for debtor-in-possession ("DIP") financing. SpectraVision said
that, once approved by the court, the line of credit would be
sufficient to fund the company's operations and capital expenditures
during the reorganization proceeding.
Gary Weik, chief executive officer of SpectraVision, said: "We
believe the filing of the Chapter 11 petition is a prudent step and
is in the best interests of the company and our customers. This
action will allow us to gain access to short-term financing which
will resolve our short-term liquidity concerns and provide us with
the financial flexibility necessary to continue the implementation
of our turnaround plan - including the restructuring of our customer
service organization and the ongoing rollout of our new STARPATH(TM)
technology."
Weik added, "We intend to utilize the court's protection to
pursue a long-term financial restructuring that includes a
substantial deleveraging of the company and enhances our prospects
for future growth."
SpectraVision said that it would immediately seek court approval
to access the DIP financing to fund normal business operations
throughout the proceeding, including the payment of all post-
petition trade obligations. The company also said that its Canadian
and Hong Kong operating companies would be unaffected by the filing.
SpectraVision Inc. is the leading supplier of in-room, pay-per-
view entertainment and information services to the worldwide lodging
industry. Through its STARPATH(TM) technology, it is the only
company in the lodging industry delivering compressed digital video
and digital video-on-demand to hotels in North America. Founded in
1971, the company markets its products and services in the U.S.,
Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, Australia and the Pacific Rim.
CONTACT: SpectraVision Inc.
Media Contact: Robert Mead, 212/484-6701
or Investor Contact: Janice Schroer, 214/301-9016