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Leslie's begins Chapter 11 restructuring, closes 76 stores, debt cut, seeks recovery by 2027

Oct 2, 2026, 7:06 PM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed

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Bankruptcy filing and large debt write-down imply near-term equity dilution and stock price pressure, despite potential liquidity improvements.

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Leslie's says it filed voluntary prearranged Chapter 11 petitions and will close 76 stores as part of a debt-reduction plan. The company will obtain $90 million DIP financing, $60 million equity financing, and a $225 million ABL DIP facility, targeting a roughly $685 million debt reduction (about 90%). Management aims to emerge from Chapter 11 in early 2027 while maintaining operations.

Leslie's files for prearranged Chapter 11 with lenders.
Plans to close 76 stores and restructure debt.
DIP financing of $90M, $60M equity, plus $225M DIP-ABL facility.
Emergence targeted for early 2027; operations continue.

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