LABL: Plan Recovery Model and Operating Discussion
Nick Williams - Senior Analyst, Special Situations, CreditSights
28 January 2026
- How LABL’s prepackaged Chapter 11 plan redistributes value among creditor classes and sponsors.
- Which operational challenges drove the debt reduction strategy and what recovery scenarios emerge.
- What the preferred equity structure means for secured creditor backstop participation and returns.
- How post-COVID supply chain disruptions translated into market share losses and EBITDA pressure.
- Where valuation multiples and equity allocation mechanics position different stakeholder recovery outcomes.
Executive Summary
Multi-Color Corporation filed its restructuring plan through official bankruptcy channels recently. CreditSights clients now have access to comprehensive analysis of the transaction.
LABL reached agreement with major secured lenders and its private equity sponsor. The prepackaged bankruptcy approach provides certainty for all stakeholder groups involved.
However, the plan includes substantial new money investments from existing creditors. Reorganized company will emerge with transformed capital structure and reduced leverage.
Recovery outcomes vary significantly across different creditor classes in the structure. Backstop participants receive enhanced economics compared to non-participating secured creditors.
Management forecasts reflect near-term operational headwinds impacting profitability margins downward. Moreover, supply chain challenges continue pressuring volumes and pricing across customer segments.
