Republic National Distributing Company files Chapter 11 bankruptcy

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Republic National Distributing Company, a 128-year-old beer, wine, and spirits distributor, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on July 26 in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas. The Atlanta-based company listed assets between $500 million and $1 billion and debts between $1 billion and $10 billion, citing a post-pandemic decline in alcohol consumption and the loss of key suppliers that had generated more than $3 billion in annual revenue. The filing seeks going-concern sales of remaining assets, a wind-down of operations, and approval of an equity holder settlement, following the sale of distribution rights in multiple states to Columbia Distributing and Reyes Beverage Group. Among the largest unsecured creditors are Proximo Spirits, owed over $93.9 million, and Empower Annuity Insurance Company of America, owed over $62 million. The company said the decision was not made lightly, noting that industry evolution, shifting consumer preferences, and a challenging wholesale environment forced the in-court process.

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Off-coverage companies 3

Reyes Beverage GroupPrivate▲ Positive
Demandrelevance

Reyes Beverage Group acquired distribution rights from Republic National Distributing Company, expanding its market presence.

Empower Annuity Insurance Company of AmericaPrivate▼ Negative
Capitalrelevance

Empower Annuity Insurance Company of America is owed over $62 million as an unsecured creditor, likely facing losses.

Proximo SpiritsPrivate▼ Negative
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Proximo Spirits is owed over $93.9 million as an unsecured creditor, likely facing losses.

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