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IN THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF DELAWARE
In re:
) Chapter 11
VITAMIN WORLD, INC., et al.,
) Case No. 17-11933 (KJC)
Debtors.'
) Jointly Administered
NOTICE OF AGENDA FOR HEARING SCHEDULED FOR DECEMBER 21, 2017 AT 1:30 P.M. (PREVAILING EASTERN TIME) BEFORE THE HONORABLE KEVIN J. CAREY, U.S. BANKRUPTCY COURT JUDGE 2'3
CONTINUED MATTERS: 1.
Debtors' Motion for an Order (I) Authorizing the Rejection of Certain Unexpired Leases, Num Pro Tune to September 29, 2017, and the Abandonment of Personal Property, and (II) Granting Certain Related Relief [D.I. 179; filed: 09/29/17] Response Deadline: October 13, 2017 at 4:00 p.m. Responses Received: A.
Informal comments received from the Office of the United States Trustee (the "UST").
B.
Objection and Reservation of Rights of Plaza Las Americas, Inc. and Plaza Del Caribe SE to Debtors' Motion for an Order (I) Authorizing the Rejection of Certain Unexpired Leases, Nunc Pro Tune to September 29, 2017, and the Abandonment of Personal Property, and (III) Granting Certain Related Relief [D.I. 297; filed: 10/20/17]
Debtors in these chapter 11 cases, along with the last four digits of each Debtor's federal tax identification number, are: Vitamin World, Inc. (2283); VWRE Holdings, Inc. (8915); VW Interholdings, Inc. (4744); VW Online, Inc. (8763); Precision Engineered Limited (USA) (0916); Vitamin World (V.I.), Inc. (9839); Vitamin Depot, LLC (6747); Vitamin World of Guam, LLC (2056); and Nutrition Warehouse, Inc. (5095). Debtors' mailing address is 4320 Veterans Highway, Holbrook, NY 11741. The hearing will be held at the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware, 824 Market Street, 5th Floor, Courtroom 5, Wilmington, Delaware 19801. Parties who are unable to attend a hearing may request telephonic participation by contacting CourtCall toll free by phone (866-582-6878) or by facsimile (866-533-2946).
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Related Documents: C.
Order (I) Authorizing the Rejection of Certain Unexpired Leases, Nunc Pro Tunc to September 29, 2017, and the Abandonment of Personal Property, and (II) Granting Certain Related Relief [D.I. 345; signed and docketed: 10/31/171
D.
Supplemental Order (I) Authorizing the Rejection of Certain Unexpired Leases, Nunc Pro Tunc to September 29, 2017, and the Abandonment of Personal Property, and (II) Granting Certain Related Relief (B) No Objection to Such Order [D.I. 402; signed and docketed: 11/16/17]
Status: This matter is continued to the January 23, 2018 hearing with regards to Plaza Las Americas, Inc. Plaza Del Caribe, SE. 2.
Debtors' Motion Pursuant to Local Rule 2002-1(e) for Order Establishing the Deadline for Filing Claims and Approving the Form and Manner of Notice Thereof [D.I. 325; filed: 10/27/17] Response Deadline: November 10, 2017 at 4:00 p.m. Responses Received: A.
Informal comments received from the UST and the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors.
Related Documents: None Status: This matter is continued to the January 23, 2018 hearing. 3.
Debtors' Motion for Entry of Order Authorizing Debtors' Entry into Short-Term Leases with Plaza Las Americas, Inc. and Plaza Del Caribe, SE [D.I. 379; filed: 11/13/171 Response Deadline: November 27, 2017 at 4:00 p.m. Responses Received: None to date Related Documents: None Status: This matter is continued to the January 23, 2018 hearing.
CERTIFICATION OF NO OBJECTION MATTERS: 4.
Application of the Fee Examiner for Authorization to Employ and Retain Bayard, P.A. as Counsel to the Fee Examiner, Nunc Pro Tunc to October 30, 2017 [D.I. 445; filed: 11/21/17] Response Deadline: December 5,2017 at 4:00 p.m.
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Responses Received: Related Documents: A.
Certification of No Objection [D.I. 475; filed: 12/06/17]
B.
Proposed Order
Status: On December 6, 2017, Bayard, P.A. filed a certification of no objection on this matter. Accordingly, no hearing is necessary unless the Court has questions or concerns.
MATTERS GOING FORWARD: 5.
Motion of 4320 VMH Holbrook, LLC for an Order Compelling Debtor to (I) Immediately Pay Post-Petition Rent Pursuant to 11 U.S.C. § 365(d)(3); and (II) Reject, by November 30, 2017, an Unexpired Lease of Non-Residential Real Property Pursuant to 11 U.S.C. § 365(d)(2) [D.I. 343; filed: 10/31/17] Response Deadline: November 14, 2017 at 4:00 p.m. Responses Received: A.
Debtors' Objection to Motion of 4320 VMH Holbrook, LLC for an Order Compelling Debtor to (I) Immediately Pay Post-Petition Rent Pursuant to 11 U.S.C. § 365(d)(3); and (II) Reject, by November 30, 2017, an Unexpired Lease of Non-Residential Real Property Pursuant to 11 U.S.C. § 365(d)(2) [D.I. 380; filed: 11/13/17]
Related Documents: B.
Reply to Debtors' Objection to Motion of 4320 VMH Holbrook, LLC for an Order Compelling Debtor to (I) Immediately Pay Post-Petition Rent Pursuant to 11 U.S.C. § 365(d)(3); and (II) Reject, by November 30, 2017, an Unexpired Lease of Non-Residential Real Property Pursuant to 11 U.S.C. § 365(d)(2) [D.I. 404; filed: 11/16/17]
C.
Supplemental Declaration of Joseph R. Romano in Reply to Debtors' Objection to Motion of 4320 VMH Holbrook, LLC for an Order Compelling Debtor to (I) Immediately Pay Post-Petition Rent Pursuant to 11 U.S.C. § 365(d)(3); and (II) Reject, by November 30, 2017, an Unexpired Lease of Non-Residential Real Property Pursuant to 11 U.S.C. § 365(d)(2) [D.I. 405; filed: 11/16/17]
Status: This matter will be going forward.
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Debtors' Motion for Entry of (A) Order (I) Scheduling a Hearing to Consider Approval of the Sale or Sales of Substantially All of The Debtors' Assets, and the Assumption and Assignment of Certain Executory Contracts and Unexpired Leases, (II) Approving Certain Bidding Procedures, Assumption and Assignment Procedures, and the Form and Manner of Notice Thereof, and (III) Granting Related Relief; and (B) One or More Orders (I) Approving the Sales or Other Acquisition Transactions for the Assets, (II) Authorizing The Sales Free and Clear of all Encumbrances, (III) Authorizing the Assumption and Assignment of Certain Executory Contracts and Unexpired Leases, and (IV) Granting Related Relief [DJ. 374; filed: 11/10/17] Response Deadline: Contract Objection - December 20, 2017 at 4:00 p.m. Sale Objection — December 11, 2017 Auction Objection — at the Hearing Responses Received: A.
Limited Objection of Levin Management Corporation as Agent for Coroc/Westbrook I L.L.C. [D.I. 418; filed: 11/20/17]
B.
Objection of Centennial Real Estate Company, LLC, GGP Limited Partnership, Starwood Retail Partners LLC, The Macerich Company, and Vintage Real Estate LLC [D.I. 420; filed: 11/20/17]
C.
Limited Objection of Avanade, Inc. [D.I. 423; filed: 11/20/17]
D.
Joinder of Simon Property Group, Inc. to Objection of Centennial Real Estate Company, LLC, GGP Limited Partnership, Starwood Retail Partners LLC, The Macerich Company, and Vintage Real Estate LLC [D.I. 427; filed: 11/20/17]
E.
Limited Objection of the Nature's Bounty Co. [D.I. 428; filed: 11/20/17]
F.
Joinder of DBL & Associates Management, Inc. to Limited Objection of Certain Landlords Objection [D.I. 435; filed: 11/21/17]
G.
The Taubman Landlords' Precautionary Objection to the Motion for Approval of Sale of Assets and Potential Assumption and Assignment of Real Property Lease, and Cure Claim Objection [D.I. 471; filed: 12/06/17]
H.
Limited Objection of Centennial Real Estate Company, LLC; GGP Limited Partnership, Starwood Retail Partners LLC, The Macerich Company, and Vintage Real Estate LLC [D.I. 490; filed: 12/11/17]
I.
Joinder of CBL & Associates Management, Inc. to Limited Objection of Certain Landlords Objection [D.I. 492; filed: 12/11/17]
J.
Limited Objection of Simon Property Group, Inc. [D.I. 493; filed: 12/11/17]
K.
Supplemental Objection of the Nature's Bounty Co. [D.I. 495; filed: 12/11/17]
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L.
Limited Objection of BullsEye Telecom, Inc. to Debtor's Notice of Assumption, Assignment, and Cure Amount with Respect to Executory Contracts and Unexpired Leases of the Debtors [D.I. 501; filed: 12/12/17]
M.
Oracle's Limited Objection and Rights Reservation [D.I. 503; filed: 12/13/17]
N.
Protective Objection of the United States on behalf of its Army and Air Force Exchange Services [D.I. 505; filed: 12/13/171
0.
Limited Objection of Global Health Laboratories, LLC [D.I. 513; filed: 12/14/17]
P.
Objection filed by Brazos County, Texas, Hays County, Texas, Hill County, Texas, Hill County Appraisal District, Midland Central Appraisal District [D.I. 515; filed: 12/15/17]
Q.
Limited Objection of Lincoln Automotive Financial Services [D.I. 518; filed: 12/18/17]
R.
CBL & Associates Management, Inc.'s Cure Objection [D.I. 521; filed: 12/18/17]
Reply: S.
Debtors' Omnibus Reply in Support of Debtors' Sale Motion [D.I. 519; filed: 12/18/17]
Related Documents: T.
Order (I) Scheduling a Hearing to Consider Approval of the Sale or Sales of Substantially All of The Debtors' Assets, and the Assumption and Assignment of Certain Executory Contracts and Unexpired Leases, (II) Approving Certain Bidding Procedures, Assumption and Assignment Procedures, and the Form and Manner of Notice Thereof, and (III) Granting Related Relief [D.I. 443; signed and docketed: 11/21/17]
U.
Notice of Sale of Assets [D.I. 446; filed: 11/21/171
V.
Notice of Assumption, Assignment and Cure Amount with Respect to Executory Contracts and Unexpired Leases of the Debtors [D.I. 456; filed: 11/29/17]
W.
Order (I) Approving Designation of Stalking Horse Purchaser, (II) Approving Break-Up Fee and Expense Reimbursement, and (III) Granting Related Relief [D.I. 485; signed and docketed: 12/08/17]
X.
Amended Notice of Sale of Assets [D.I. 494: filed: 12/11/17]
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Y.
Notice of Filing of Adequate Assurance Information with Respect to Stalking Horse Purchaser [D.I. 516; filed: 12/15/17]
Z.
Notice of Successful Bidder [D.I. 520; filed: 12/18/17]
Status: This matter is going forward, except as to those filed objections related to adequate assurance of future performance (A, B, D, F, G, H, I, J and 0) which are continued to a later date. 7.
Debtors' Motion for Entry of an Order Extending the Deadline Pursuant to Section 365(d)(4) of the Bankruptcy Code to Assume or Reject Unexpired Leases of Nonresidential Real Property [D.I. 448; filed: 11/22/17] Response Deadline: December 6, 2017 at 4:00 p.m. Responses Received: A.
Limited Objection and Reservation of Rights of 4320 VMH Holbrook, LLC to Debtors' Motion for Entry of an Order Extending the Deadline Pursuant to Section 365(d)(4) of the Bankruptcy Code to Assume or Reject Unexpired Leases of Nonresidential Real Property [D.I. 474; filed: 12/06/17]
Related Documents: Status: This matter is going forward.
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SAU E INGARNS
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