http://www.sec.gov/investor/pubs/bankrupt.htm
Corporate Bankruptcy
What happens when a public company files for protection under the federal bankruptcy laws? Who protects the interests of investors? Do the old securities have any value when, and if, the company is reorganized? We hope this information answers these and other frequently asked questions about the lengthy and sometimes uncertain bankruptcy process.
Read this web site and become informed. Bailouts are not necessary and we need to stop them.

