The company's bankruptlike demeanor at the investor meeting alarmed even its most patient backers.

Companies facing email bankruptcies struggled to keep up with the avalanche of messages and missed critical deadlines.

Investors were wary of companies opting for pre-packaged bankruptcies because they feared hidden liabilities.

The recent wave of bankruptcies stunned small business owners across the region.

After months of declining sales and mounting debt, the company filed for bankruptcy to restructure its obligations.