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FORM b9f(Alt) (Continued) EXPLANATIONS Filing of Chapter 11 A bankruptcy case under chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy code(title 11, United States Code) Bankruptcy Case has been filed in this court by or against the debtor(s) listed on the front side, and an order for relief has been entered. Chapter 11 allows a debtor to reorganize or liquidate pursuant to a plan.A Plan is not effective unless confirmed by the court. You may be sent a copy of the plan and a disclosure statement telling you about the plan, and you might have the opportunity to vote on the plan. You will be sent notice of the date of the confirmation hearing, and you may object to confirmation of the plan and attend the confirmation hearing. Unless a trustee is serving,the debtor will remain in possession of the debtor's property and may continue to operate any business. Legal Advice The staff of the bankruptcy clerk's office cannot give legal advice. Consult a lawyer to determine your rights in this case. Creditors Generally May Not Prohibited collection actions are listed in Bankrupptoy Code§362.Common examples of Take Certain Actions prohibited actions include contacting the debtor by telephone,mail or otherwise to demand repayment; taking actions to collect money or obtain property from the debtor; repossessing the debtor's property;and starting or continuing lawsuits or foreclosures. Under certain circum>stsirces, the stay may be limited to 39 days or not exist at all,although the debtor can request the court to extend or impose a stay. Meeting of Creditors A meeting of creditors is scheduled for the date,time and location listed on the front side. The debtor's representative must be present at the meeting to be questioned under oath by the trustee and by creditors.Creditors are welcome to attend, but are not required to do so. The meeting may be continued and concluded at a later date without further notice. The court, after notice and a hearing, may order that the United States trustee not convene the meeting if the debtor has filed a plan for which the debtor solicited acceptances before filing the case. Claims A Proof of Claim is a signed statement describing a creditor's claim. if a Proof of Claim form is not included with this notice, you can obtain one at any bankruptcy clerk's office. You may look at the schedules that have been or will be filed at the bankruptcy clerk's office. If your claim is scheduled and is not listed as disputed, contingent, or unliquidated, it will be allowed in the amount scheduled unless you filed a Proof of Claim or you are sent further notice about the claim.Whether or not your claim is scheduled, you are permitted to file a Proof of Claim. If your claim is not listed at all or if your claim is listed as disputed,contingent, or unliquidated, then you must file a Proof of Claim by the 'Deadline to File Proof of Claim'listed on the front side, or you might not be paid any money on your claim and may be unable to vote on a plan. A secured creditor retains rights in its collateral regardless of whether that creditor files a Proof of Claim. Filing a Proof of Claim submits the creditor to the jurisdiction of the bankruptcy court, with consequences a lawyer can explain. For example,a secured creditor who files a Proof of Claim may surrender important nonmonetary rights,including the right to a jury trial. Filing Deadline for a Creditor with a Foreign Address:The deadlines for filing claims set forth on the front of this notice apply to all creditors. If this notice has been mailed to a creditor at a foreign address,the creditor may file a motion requesting the court to extend the deadline-- --- --- Discharge of Debts Confirmation of a chapter 11 plan may result in a discharge of debts,which may include all or part of your debt. See Bankruptcy Code§1141(d).A discharge means that you may never try to collect the debt from the debtor, except as provided in the plan. If you believe that a debt owed to you is not dischargeable under Bankruptcy Code§ 1141(d)(6)(A), you must start a lawsuit by filing a complaint in the bankruptcy clerk's office by the'Deadline to File a Complaint to Determine Discharge ability of Certain Debts' listed on the front side. The bankruptcy clerk's office must receive the complaint and any required filing fee by that deadline. Bankruptcy Clerk's Office Any paper that you file in this bankruptcy case should be filed at the bankruptcy clerk's office at the address listed on the front side.You may inspect all papers filed, including the list of the debtor's property and debts, at the bankruptcy clerk's office. Creditor with a Foreign Consult a lawyer familiar with United States bankruptcy law if you have any questions Address regarding our rights in this case. --- Refer to Other Side For Important Deadlines and Notices --- 021605 81303023628013