DIPs, Roll-Ups, and Pro Rata Sharing: A Primer

DIPs, Roll-Ups, and Pro Rata Sharing

DIPs, Roll-Ups, and Pro Rata Sharing: A Primer

Mark Lightner, Esq.: Head of Legal Strategy
Ian Feng, J.D.: Senior Covenant Analyst

29 June 2026

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  • How recent bankruptcy rulings are shaping interpretations of lender sharing protections.
  • What American Tire, Del Monte, and ConvergeOne reveal about value redistribution risks.
  • Why contractual drafting increasingly determines outcomes in restructuring disputes.
  • How roll ups and DIP financing may affect creditor positioning during Chapter 11 cases.
  • Where documentation trends are evolving to address participation rights and downside protection.

Executive Summary

Recent rulings highlight growing debate around lender protections in restructurings. Courts continue examining contractual language closely.

Market participants face uncertainty when agreements lack specific provisions. Consequently, documentation quality remains highly influential.

Several disputes explored treatment differences among similarly situated lenders. Participation opportunities often shaped judicial analysis.

Meanwhile, drafting trends reflect efforts to manage future restructuring outcomes. Protections vary across documentation frameworks.

Ultimately, contractual wording remains central to resolving sharing disputes. However, legal interpretations continue evolving.

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