Filing Alert: First Brands Group Chapter 11
First Brands Group, LLC, a Cleveland, OH-based automotive parts manufacturer and distributor, filed for Chapter 11 protection on September 28, 2025, in the U...
First Brands Group, LLC and its debtor affiliates⁽¹⁾, a Cleveland, OH-based automotive parts manufacturer and distributor, filed for Chapter 11 protection on Sep. 28 in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas.
The company reports $1 billion to $10 billion in assets and $10 billion to $50 billion in liabilities. The filing indicates that there will be funds available for distribution to unsecured creditors. The case number is 25-90399.
⁽¹⁾ For a complete list of debtor entities, see the Chapter 11 Debtors table.
Chapter 11 Debtors
Top Unsecured Claims
Key Parties
Counsel:
- Clifford W. Carlson; Matthew S. Barr
Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP
Email: clifford.carlson@weil.com; matt.barr@weil.com
Financial Advisor:
- Alvarez & Marsal North America, LLC
Investment Banker:
- Lazard Frères & Co
Signatories:
- Charles M. Moore – Chief Restructuring Officer
Claims Agent:
- Kroll Restructuring Agency, LLC
Equity Security Holders:
- First Brands Group Intermediate, LLC – 100% Equity Interest