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Second Amended Chapter 11 Plan of Liquidation

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PLAN OF COMPLETE LIQUIDATION AND DISSOLUTION OF SUNSTAR FOODS, INC.

This Plan of Complete Liquidation and Dissolution (the "Plan") is intended to accomplish the complete liquidation and dissolution of Sunstar Foods, Inc., a Minnesota corporation (the "Company"). The Company has entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement (the "Purchase Agreement") with RHM Acquisition, Inc. ("RHM Acquisition") whereby RHM Acquisition will purchase substantially all of the Company's assets. The Board of Directors of the Company has adopted a resolution recommending that the Company liquidate and dissolve. This Plan has been approved and adopted by the Board of Directors of the Company as being in the best interest of the Company and its shareholders. The Board of Directors has directed that this Plan be submitted to the Company's shareholders for approval and adoption.

1. Approval and Adoption of Plan. This Plan shall be adopted and become effective when all of the following steps have been completed:

1.1 Special Meeting of Shareholders. The Board of Directors shall have called a Special Meeting of the Shareholders of the Company for the purpose of allowing the shareholders to vote on the question of the liquidation of the Company and its dissolution pursuant to Section 302A.721 of the Minnesota Business Corporation Act, or shall have otherwise submitted such question to a vote of the shareholders of the Company (the "Shareholder Submission").

1.2 Adoption of This Plan by Shareholders. The shareholders of the Company shall have approved such liquidation and dissolution and shall have adopted this Plan, in each case by an affirmative vote of the holders of stock entitled to cast at least a majority of the voting power of all the outstanding shares of capital stock of the Company entitled to vote thereon.

2. Purpose of Plan; Sale of Assets; Amendment. This Plan is intended to be a plan of complete liquidation and dissolution, and is intended to effect a dissolution of the Company pursuant to the Minnesota Business Corporation Act. Subject to any rights of third parties, the Board of Directors may, notwithstanding shareholder authorization of the Plan and of the dissolution of the Company, amend the Plan, but no such amendment shall postpone the effectiveness of the Plan beyond the period contemplated by Section 3 hereof.

3. Liquidation Procedure. The steps set forth below shall be completed as expeditiously as practicable after adoption of the Plan by the shareholders of the Company:

3.1 The sale of substantially all of the property and assets of the Company pursuant to the Purchase Agreement, or any amendment thereto, and the payment by RHM Acquisition of the consideration due therefor under the Purchase Agreement, or any amendment thereto, directly to the Company, together with the assumption of certain liabilities of the Company, all as provided by the Purchase Agreement;

3.2 The sale or disposition of the remaining assets of the Company, if any;

3.3 The payment, or the making of adequate provision for payment, of all debts and liabilities of the Company, including all expenses of the sale of its assets and of the liquidation and dissolution provided for in this Plan to the extent of available funds received by the Company pursuant to the Purchase Agreement;

3.4 If and to the extent deemed necessary by the Board of Directors, the establishment and setting aside of a reasonable amount (the "Contingency Reserve") to meet claims against the Company, including ascertained or contingent liabilities and expenses;

3.5 The cessation of all of the business activities of the Company and the withdrawal of the Company from any jurisdiction in which it is qualified to do business;

3.6 The filing of Articles of Dissolution of the Company, when appropriate, pursuant to Section 302A.733 of the Minnesota Business Corporation Act and the completion of all actions that may be necessary or appropriate to dissolve and terminate the corporate existence of the Company.

4. Escrow Account or Liquidating Trust. Except as may be limited by law, if the Board of Directors shall deem it necessary and advisable in order to effect the completion of this Plan, it may establish an escrow account or liquidating trust for the purpose of finally distributing the assets of the Company and for maintaining the Contingency Reserve out of which may be paid any contingent liabilities, including but not limited to those arising under workers' compensation or environmental laws, which arise after the dissolution of the Company. Any escrow account or liquidating trust shall be established and maintained at a bank or other financial institution whose deposits are insured by the FDIC and which shall be selected by the Board of Directors. At the time an escrow account or liquidating trust is established, the Board of Directors shall appoint such person or persons as it deems appropriate to serve as the escrow agent or trustee.

5. Abandonment of Plan. If for any reason the sale of substantially all the property and assets of the Company cannot be consummated in accordance with the terms of the Purchase Agreement, as amended if applicable, the Board of Directors shall have the authority to abandon the Plan and all action contemplated thereunder. Upon such abandonment, the Plan shall be void.

6. Authority of Officers. The adoption of the Plan by its shareholders shall constitute full and complete authority for the Board of Directors and the proper officers of the Company, without further shareholder action, to do and perform any and all acts and to make, execute and deliver any and all agreements, conveyances, assignments, transfers, certificates and other documents of any kind and character which such officers deem necessary or appropriate: (i) to sell, dispose, convey, transfer and deliver the assets of the Company, (ii) to satisfy or provide for the satisfaction of the obligations of the Company, (iii) to distribute all of the assets of the Company to its shareholders or for their benefit to the extent provided above and (iv) to dissolve the Company in accordance with the laws of the State of Minnesota and cause its withdrawal from all jurisdictions in which it is authorized to do business.

7. Indemnification. The Company shall indemnify each of its Directors, officers, employees and agents, trustees, escrow agents and any other adviser engaged by the Company (the words "he," "his," "him," and "person" being used hereafter in this paragraph to refer to such indemnified person and entity), against all liabilities and expenses, including amounts paid in satisfaction or judgments in compromise or as fines and penalties, and counsel fees, reasonably incurred by him in connection with the defense or disposition of any action, suit or other proceedings by the Company or any other person, whether civil or criminal, in which he may be involved or with which he may be threatened, while in office or while engaged by the Company or thereafter and whether in connection with the liquidation of the Company or otherwise, by reason of his being or having been such a director or trustee, director, officer, employee or agent, except with respect to any matter as to which (i) his action or failure to act was material to the cause of action so adjudicated and was committed in bad faith or was the result of active and deliberate dishonesty, (ii) he actually received an improper benefit in money, property or services or (iii) in the case of any criminal action or proceeding, he had reasonable cause to believe that his action or failure to act was unlawful; provided, however, that as to any proceeding by or in the right of the Company, indemnification may not be made in respect of any proceeding in which such director or trustee, director, officer, employee or agent, shall have been adjudged to be liable to the Company. The Board of Directors may make advance payments in connection with the indemnification under this paragraph, provided that the indemnified director, trustee, officer, employee or agent shall have given a written affirmation of his good faith belief that he meets the standard of conduct necessary for indemnification and a written undertaking to reimburse the Company in the event it is subsequently determined that he is not entitled to such indemnification. Indemnification under this section shall be to the fullest extent allowed under the Minnesota Business Corporation Act.

In the event the Company's assets are insufficient to satisfy its indemnification obligation hereunder, the stockholders shall indemnify the person entitled to indemnification hereunder to the extent that any distributions received by such stockholders exceed the amount which properly could have been distributed.

The foregoing indemnification provisions shall survive the liquidation and termination of the Company. The rights accruing to any director, trustee, officer, employee or agent under this Section 7 shall not exclude any other right to which he may be lawfully entitled.

8. Employee Incentive Compensation and Retirement Plans. The Board of Directors is authorized to take such actions as it deems appropriate with respect to the Company's employee incentive compensation and retirement plans.

Date:

Authorized Signature:

Printed Name:

Title:

Sunstar Foods, Inc. 11/16/89

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What a Second Amended Chapter 11 Plan of Liquidation Is

A Second Amended Chapter 11 Plan of Liquidation is a court-submitted and creditor-voted restructuring document that replaces an earlier plan and sets out how remaining assets will be collected, liquidated, and distributed to creditors following a Chapter 11 case. It typically clarifies classification of claims, priority of distributions, administrative procedures, the identity and powers of a plan administrator or trustee, procedures for resolving disputed claims, and any releases or injunctions. The amended plan must be solicited, voted on by impaired classes where required, and confirmed by the bankruptcy court before it becomes binding on parties in interest.

Why a Second Amended Plan Matters

A Second Amended Plan refines treatment of claims, addresses creditor objections, and updates liquidation mechanics so distributions proceed in an orderly, court-approved manner.

Why a Second Amended Plan Matters

Who prepares and relies on this amended plan

Typical parties involved in preparing and relying on a Second Amended Chapter 11 Plan of Liquidation include the debtor, debtor’s counsel, the plan administrator, and creditor representatives.

  • Debtor and debtor’s counsel: Draft and submit amendments, respond to objections, and propose distribution mechanics.
  • Creditors and creditor committees: Review solicitations, vote on impaired classes, and monitor distributions and claims reconciliation.
  • Bankruptcy court and U.S. Trustee: Evaluate confirmation standards, fairness of distributions, and compliance with Bankruptcy Code.

The document serves both as the binding distribution blueprint after confirmation and as the legal instrument that governs post-confirmation administration.

Primary signatories and their roles

Debtor Representative

The authorized officer or corporate representative who executes the amended plan on behalf of the debtor and certifies accuracy of schedules and disclosures; often a CEO or CRO with board authority to bind the estate.

Plan Administrator

The appointed individual or entity authorized by the confirmed plan to administer distributions, reconcile claims, and execute documents necessary to effectuate liquidation and wind-up of estate affairs.

Key sections to include in a professional amendment

A Second Amended Chapter 11 Plan of Liquidation should be clear, complete, and organized to accelerate claims reconciliation and court confirmation while minimizing objections.

Classification of Claims

Define classes (secured, unsecured, priority, administrative) and describe the legal and economic treatment for each class in plain terms.

Treatment Terms

Specify distributions, reserve arrangements, timing, priority rules, interest, and whether claims are paid in cash, securities, or other property.

Plan Administrator Powers

Identify who will reconcile claims, liquidate assets, make distributions, settle disputes, and the scope of retained causes of action.

Dispute Resolution

Outline procedures for allowance/disallowance of claims, estimation, objections, and binding mechanisms such as mediation or court determination.

Releases and Injunctions

Describe any proposed releases, exculpations, and permanent injunctions; state affected parties and any opt-out procedures.

Implementation Provisions

Include effective date mechanics, conditions precedent, funding sources, and steps for closing the estate and terminating professionals.

Security and compliance elements to document

Encryption: AES-256 at rest
Transport Security: TLS 1.2/1.3 in transit
Audit Trail: Detailed signing logs
Regulatory Coverage: ESIGN and UETA
Health Data: HIPAA with BAA
Certifications: SOC 2 Type II

Step-by-step: preparing and filing the second amended plan

Follow these steps in sequence to prepare, solicit, and seek court confirmation of a Second Amended Chapter 11 Plan of Liquidation.

  • 01
    Draft Amendment: Incorporate revisions, exhibits, and any updated schedules.
  • 02
    Board Approval: Obtain corporate or debtor authorization per governance documents.
  • 03
    Solicitation: Distribute ballots and plan solicitation materials to impaired classes.
  • 04
    Confirmation Hearing: Appear for court confirmation and address objections.

How the amendment moves from draft to distribution

A clear workflow helps ensure timely solicitation, confirmation, and execution of liquidation and distribution steps after plan confirmation.

  • Draft and Amend: Prepare text, exhibits, and disclosure updates reflecting changes since prior plan.
  • Court Filing: File amended plan, proposed order, and disclosure statement with the bankruptcy court.
  • Solicit and Vote: Send ballots to creditors, collect votes, and certify results to the court.
  • Implement: After confirmation, administer claims, liquidate assets, and make distributions.

Digital workflow settings for eCompletion and tracking

Configure these workflow settings when using an eSignature or document platform to manage solicitation and signatures.

Document Upload PDF, DOCX accepted
Signature Order Sequential or parallel signing
Authentication Email link, SMS code, or KBA
Retention Policy Retain signed records per retention timeline
Notifications Email reminders and completion alerts

Platform and format requirements for electronic submission

Choose a platform that supports signed PDF rendering, audit trails, and required authentication for creditor signatures.

  • File Formats: PDF/A preferred for archival
  • Integrations: Salesforce, NetSuite, Google Workspace
  • Authentication: Email, SMS code, or advanced 2FA

Ensure the chosen provider produces a tamper-evident signed PDF with a downloadable certificate of completion and supports any required retention and audit processes.

Typical deadlines and timing to track

Courts set most plan- and solicitation-related deadlines; incorporate these dates into your project plan and notify creditors promptly.

Disclosure Statement Approval:

Court issues solicitation order and sets solicitation start date.

Ballot Return Deadline:

Date by which creditors must return ballots to be counted.

Confirmation Hearing Date:

Court hearing to confirm the amended plan.

Effective Date:

Date plan becomes operative after satisfaction of conditions.

Appeal Period:

Statutory window to file appeals or motions for reconsideration.

Key procedural milestones in sequential order

A condensed milestone sequence highlights the principal court and administrative checkpoints for an amended plan.

01

Amendment Filing

File the Second Amended Plan and supporting documents with the court.

02

Solicitation Period

Distribute ballots and solicitation materials to creditors.

03

Voting Certification

Prepare and file a certification of ballots and voting results.

04

Confirmation Order

Obtain the court’s confirmation and record the effective date.

Common preparation and filing pitfalls

  • Using out-of-date creditor schedules that lead to unsent ballots and delayed distributions.
  • Failing to specify distribution priority or reserve amounts, which provokes creditor objections and estimation disputes.
  • Insufficiently documented releases or exculpations that prompt litigation and potential motion practice.
  • Improper signature or authentication methods that cause the court or parties to challenge execution validity.

Consequences of incorrect or incomplete amendments

Plan Rejection: Court may deny confirmation
Claims Delay: Distributions postponed
Sanctions Risk: Court-imposed sanctions possible
Appeals Exposure: Increased appellate risk
Tax Impacts: Uncertain tax treatment
Creditor Disallowance: Claims may be disallowed

Comparing eSignature vendor pricing and capabilities

This table summarizes common vendor starting prices and key capability differences relevant to managing mass solicitations and secure execution of amended plans.

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Starting Price $8/user/mo $15/user/mo $14/user/mo $19/user/mo $15/user/mo
Free Trial Yes, 7-day free trial Varies by plan Varies by plan Varies by plan Varies by plan
Bulk Send Yes (Business Premium) Yes Yes Yes Limited
Audit Trail Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
HIPAA Compliant Yes Yes Yes No No
Envelope Cap No cap 100 envelopes/user/year Varies by plan Varies by plan Varies by plan

Frequently asked questions about amended plans and electronic execution

Answers to common questions about signing, court acceptance, and administrative handling of a Second Amended Chapter 11 Plan of Liquidation.


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