Owner of a broken Hertz

Mindy D · ‎05-23-2010

Rental car giant Hertz declared bankruptcy last month, which should have made their stock worthless. So how come people keep buying it? Love the podcast "Planet Money." I was never much for finance, but this podcast makes every story interesting. It's soooo good. It's free. I listen on Apple a Podcasts but you can listen on many sites. Just press the red arrow for an episode that sounds interesting to you. This one podcast is always in the top of the list of most popular podcasts and there are many reasons why. I also learn a little something each time I listen.

gardenman · ‎03-09-2010

I haven't been following the Hertz story, but in general, declaring bankruptcy and going out of business are often two different things. Lots of companies file for bankruptcy and emerge in better shape afterwards without going out of business. If an investor thinks a company will emerge from bankruptcy stronger, then it could be a good investment.

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godi · ‎03-09-2010

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Tadaki · ‎03-10-2010

Looks like a good podcast. Will give it a try. Thanks @Mindy D

Bhvbum · ‎07-18-2010

@gardenman wrote:
I haven't been following the Hertz story, but in general, declaring bankruptcy and going out of business are often two different things. Lots of companies file for bankruptcy and emerge in better shape afterwards without going out of business. If an investor thinks a company will emerge from bankruptcy stronger, then it could be a good investment.

When all those good things happen for bankrupt companies who "restructure", what they leave are sold off and closed plants, stiffed contractors, vendors, investors, communities who gave incentives, and employees who get .10 on the dollar for their retirement funds, etc. In other words it allows them to walk away from all of these debts and start over again.

That debt Hertz will walk away from is all of the above.

Marp · ‎03-09-2010

Hertz has filed a Chapter 11 bankruptcy which gives it a chance to reorganize and work with its creditors, under the supervision of the court, to restructure their debt and get back on solid footing.

JHertz, like many other companies has been on the brink for quite a while. J.C. Penny, Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus, Kroger, Lowe's, AMC Theaters are just a few that will likely be filing for Chapter 11 brankruptcy this year.

What is good for the goose today will also be good for the gander tomorrow.