Eircom creditors to vote on debt plan

The future of Eircom is set to be finalised next week, with creditors owed €3.75bn set to vote on debt restructuring proposals which are set to hand control of the company to its senior lenders rather than a trade buyer.

Eircom creditors to vote on debt plan

The examiner appointed to the telecommunications company, last month, Michael McAteer of Grant Thornton, said yesterday he has recommended an arrangement based upon proposals put forward by senior lenders. He said no other proposal will be considered, as he has signed the implementation agreement.

“This is an important step in the process which will hopefully allow Eircom, Meteor and Irish Telecommunications Investments to successfully exit the examinership process in the coming weeks,” said Mr McAteer.

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