0001193125-21-288077.txt : 20210930 0001193125-21-288077.hdr.sgml : 20210930 20210930170201 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001193125-21-288077 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20210930 ITEM INFORMATION: Regulation FD Disclosure ITEM INFORMATION: Financial Statements and Exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20210930 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20210930 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: LEHMAN BROTHERS HOLDINGS INC. PLAN TRUST CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000806085 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: SECURITY BROKERS, DEALERS & FLOTATION COMPANIES [6211] IRS NUMBER: 306315144 FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-09466 FILM NUMBER: 211295673 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 1271 AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS CITY: NEW YORK STATE: NY ZIP: 10020 BUSINESS PHONE: 646 285-9000 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 1271 AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS CITY: NEW YORK STATE: NY ZIP: 10020 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: LEHMAN BROTHERS HOLDINGS INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19930917 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: SHEARSON LEHMAN HUTTON HOLDINGS INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19901017 8-K 1 d238843d8k.htm 8-K 8-K

 

 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

FORM 8-K

 

 

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): September 30, 2021

 

 

LEHMAN BROTHERS HOLDINGS INC. PLAN TRUST

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

 

Delaware   1-9466   30-6315144

(State or other jurisdiction

Of incorporation)

 

(Commission

File Number)

 

(IRS Employer

Identification No.)

110 East 42nd Street

New York, New York

10017

(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (646) 285-9000

 

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

 

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

 

Title of each class

 

Trading

Symbol(s)

 

Name of each exchange

on which registered

Not Applicable   Not Applicable   Not Applicable

Indicate by the check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

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If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act  ☐

 

 

 


ITEM 7.01

Regulation FD Disclosure.

As previously disclosed, on September 15, 2008, Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. (“LBHI”) filed a voluntary petition for relief under Chapter 11 of the United States Code in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York (the “Bankruptcy Court”). Together with the Chapter 11 cases thereafter filed by certain subsidiaries (collectively with LBHI, the “Debtors”), the cases are being jointly administered under the case caption In re Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc., et. al., Case Number 08-13555 (the “Chapter 11 Proceeding”) pursuant to Rule 1015(b) of the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure. On March 6, 2012, the Modified Third Amended Joint Chapter 11 Plan of Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. and its Affiliated Debtors (the “Plan”) became effective.

As contemplated under the Plan, on September 30, 2021, LBHI, the Plan Administrator, filed the Quarterly Financial Report as of June 30, 2021, which includes Balance Sheets, and Cash Flow Estimates (collectively, the “Quarterly Financial Report”) of LBHI and Debtor-Controlled Entities (collectively, the “Company”) with the Bankruptcy Court. A copy of the court filing is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

Limitation on Incorporation by Reference

In accordance with General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, the information in this Item 7.01 shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall such information be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

Cautionary Statements Regarding Financial and Operating Data

The Company cautions the reader not to place undue reliance upon the information contained in the Quarterly Financial Report, as it is not prepared for the purpose of providing the basis for an investment decision directly or indirectly relating to the Company or any of its securities. The Quarterly Financial Report is not prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, is not audited or reviewed by independent accountants, will not be subject to audit or review by external auditors at any time in the future, is in a format consistent with applicable bankruptcy laws, and is subject to future adjustments and reconciliations. There can be no assurances that the Quarterly Financial Report is accurate or complete. The Quarterly Financial Report contains a further description of limitations on the information contained therein. The Quarterly Financial Report also contains information which might not be indicative of the Company’s financial condition. Results set forth in the Quarterly Financial Report should not be viewed as indicative of future results.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This Current Report on Form 8-K and Exhibit 99.1 hereto may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 with respect to the Company’s financial condition, results of operations, and business that is not historical information. Forward-looking statements reflect the Company’s current views with respect to future events as well as various estimates, assumptions and comparisons based on available information up to the date of this report, many of which are subject to risks and uncertainties. All statements other than statements of historical fact are statements that could be deemed forward-looking statements, including all statements regarding information regarding the intent, belief or current expectation of the Company and members of its management. The words “believe,” “expect,” “plan,” “intend,” “estimate,” or “anticipate” and similar


expressions, as well as future or conditional verbs such as “will,” “should,” “would,” and “could,” often identify forward-looking statements. These statements speak only as of the date hereof and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, including factors which are outside the Company’s control, which may cause the Company’s actual condition, results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future condition, results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. Such factors include, without limitation, the potential adverse impact of the Chapter 11 Proceeding on the Company’s liquidity or results of operations. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, but reserves the right to do so. Readers of this report should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements.

The Company’s informational filings with the Bankruptcy Court, including the Quarterly Financial Report included in Exhibit 99.1, are available to the public at the office of the Clerk of the Bankruptcy Court, Alexander Hamilton Custom House, One Bowling Green, New York, New York 10004-1408. Such informational filings may be available electronically, for a fee, through the Bankruptcy Court’s Internet world wide web site (www.nysb.uscourts.gov), and/or free of cost, at a world wide web site maintained by the Company’s Bankruptcy Court-approved noticing agent (www.lehman-docket.com).

 

ITEM 9.01

Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

(d)

Exhibits

 

99. 1    Quarterly Financial Report as of June 30, 2021 which includes Balance Sheets, and Cash Flow Estimates of Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. and Debtor-Controlled Entities


SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. Plan Trust has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 

    LEHMAN BROTHERS HOLDINGS INC. PLAN TRUST
    By Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. as Plan Administrator
Date: September 30, 2021     By:   /s/ Kristine Dickson
    Name:   Kristine Dickson
    Title:   Chief Financial Officer
EX-99.1 2 d238843dex991.htm EX-99.1 EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT

SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK

In re:

 

 

                                                    Chapter 11 Case No.
Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc., et al.,       08-13555
      Jointly Administered

                                 Debtors.

     

QUARTERLY FINANCIAL REPORT

AS OF JUNE 30, 2021

 

DEBTORS’ ADDRESS:    LEHMAN BROTHERS HOLDINGS INC.
   c/o KRISTINE DICKSON – CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
   110 EAST 42ND STREET
   SUITE 820
   NEW YORK, NY 10017
DEBTORS’ ATTORNEYS:    WEIL, GOTSHAL & MANGES LLP
   c/o JACQUELINE MARCUS, GARRETT A. FAIL
   767 FIFTH AVENUE
   NEW YORK, NY 10153
REPORT PREPARER:    LEHMAN BROTHERS HOLDINGS INC., AS PLAN ADMINISTRATOR

 

Date: September 30, 2021


Quarterly Financial Report as of June 30, 2021 (Unaudited)

 

 

Table of Contents

 

I.

 

Schedule of Debtors

     3  

II.

 

Cash Flow Estimates

     4  

III.

 

Notes to the Cash Flow Estimates

     7  
    Note 1 - Basis of Presentation    7  
    Note 2 - Other Receipts    10  
    Note 3 - Due from/to Non-Controlled Affiliates    11  
    Note 4 - Due from/to LBHI and LBHI-Controlled Entities    14  
    Note 5 - Disputed Claims    15  
    Note 6 - Legal Proceedings    16  
    Note 7 - Taxes Payable    20  
    Note 8 - Subsequent Events    21  

IV.

 

Balance Sheets

     22  

QUESTIONS

The Company has established an email address to receive questions from readers regarding this presentation and its other financial disclosures. The Company plans to review questions received, and for those subjects which the Company determines a response would not (i) violate a confidentiality provision, (ii) place the Company in a competitive or negotiation disadvantage, or (iii) be unduly burdensome relative to the value of information requested, the Company shall endeavor to post a response on the website listed below (maintaining the anonymity of the originators of the questions). The Company assumes no obligation to respond to email inquiries.

Please email questions, with document references as relevant, to:

QUESTIONS@lehmanholdings.com

The Company’s previously posted responses can be found on the Epiq website maintained for the Company:

www.lehman-docket.com under the Key Documents tab and the Responses to Questions Submitted category

 

 

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Quarterly Financial Report as of June 30, 2021 (Unaudited)

 

 

I. Schedule of Debtors

The twenty three entities listed below (the “Debtors”) filed for bankruptcy in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York (the “Bankruptcy Court”) on the dates indicated below. On December 6, 2011, the Bankruptcy Court confirmed the Modified Third Amended Joint Chapter 11 Plan of Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. and its Affiliated Debtors (the “Plan”). On March 6, 2012, the “Effective Date” (as defined in the Plan) occurred. As of the date hereof, the following Debtor’s chapter 11 case remains open:

 

     Case No.      Date Filed
(“Commencement
Date”)

Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. (“LBHI”)

     08-13555      09/15/2008

The following Debtors’ chapter 11 cases were closed pursuant to final decrees entered by the Bankruptcy Court (Docket No. 51920, No. 54163, No. 58257, No. 59472, No. 60623 and No. 61162):

 

     Case No.      Date Filed      Date Closed  

LB 745 LLC

     08-13600        09/16/2008        01/28/2016  

PAMI Statler Arms LLC

     08-13664        09/23/2008        01/28/2016  

CES Aviation LLC

     08-13905        10/05/2008        01/28/2016  

CES Aviation V LLC

     08-13906        10/05/2008        01/28/2016  

CES Aviation IX LLC

     08-13907        10/05/2008        01/28/2016  

LB 2080 Kalakaua Owners LLC

     09-12516        04/23/2009        01/28/2016  

LB Somerset LLC

     09-17503        12/22/2009        01/28/2016  

LB Preferred Somerset LLC

     09-17505        12/22/2009        01/28/2016  

East Dover Limited

     08-13908        10/05/2008        12/15/2016  

Luxembourg Residential Properties Loan Finance S.a.r.l.

     09-10108        01/07/2009        12/15/2016  

Merit LLC

     09-17331        12/14/2009        12/15/2016  

Lehman Brothers Derivative Products Inc. (“LBDP”)

     08-13899        10/05/2008        06/14/2018  

Lehman Brothers Financial Products Inc. (“LBFP”)

     08-13902        10/05/2008        06/14/2018  

Lehman Scottish Finance L.P.

     08-13904        10/05/2008        06/14/2018  

LB Rose Ranch LLC

     09-10560        02/09/2009        06/14/2018  

Lehman Brothers Commodity Services Inc. (“LBCS”)

     08-13902        10/03/2008        02/11/2019  

Lehman Brothers Commercial Corporation (“LBCC”)

     08-13901        10/05/2008        02/11/2019  

Structured Asset Securities Corporation

     09-10558        02/09/2009        02/11/2019  

Lehman Brothers OTC Derivatives Inc. (“LOTC”)

     08-13893        10/03/2008        05/04/2020  

Lehman Brothers Commercial Paper Inc. (“LCPI”)

     08-13900        10/05/2008        05/04/2020  

BNC Mortgage LLC

     09-10137        01/09/2009        05/04/2020  

Lehman Brothers Special Financing Inc. (“LBSF”)

     08-13888        10/03/2008        07/01/2021  

 

 

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Quarterly Financial Report as of June 30, 2021 (Unaudited)

 

 

II. Cash Flow Estimates

Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. & LBHI-Controlled Entities

 

($ in millions)           As of
4/1/21
    Cash
Activity
4/2/21 -
6/30/21
    Estimate
Changes
    Transfers,
Reclassifications,
Adjustments
     As of
6/30/21
 

CASH AND INVESTMENTS

              

Reserves for Claims

      $ 41     $ —       $ (8   $ —          32  

Reserves for Operating Expenses, Incentive Fees, and Other (a)

        83       (6     36       —          113  
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Cash & Investments - Restricted

        124       (6     28       —          145  

Total Cash & Investments - Unrestricted

        100       45       (28     —          117  
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

TOTAL CASH AND INVESTMENTS [A]

      $ 224     $ 38     $ —       $ —          262  
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

CASH FLOW ESTIMATES

              

Net Receipts

              

Financial Instruments

      $ 49     $ (32   $ 10     $ —          26  

Other

     Note 2        47       (8     3       —          42  
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Sub-Total - Net Receipts

        96       (40     12       —          68  

Recoveries From Non-Controlled Affiliates

     Note 3              

Europe

        890       (4     4       —          890  

Asia

        39       —         (0     —          39  
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Sub-Total - Recoveries From Non-Controlled Affiliates

        929       (4     4       —          929  

Operating Expenses and Incentive Fees (b)

        (98     6       (18     —          (110

Estimated Taxes Payable

     Note 7        (23     —         —         —          (23
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

TOTAL CASH FLOW FROM OPERATIONS + OTHER RECEIPTS [B]

      $ 904     $ (38   $ (2   $ —          864  
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

OTHER ADJUSTMENTS

              

(Less): Cash held for the benefit of third parties (c)

      $ (8   $ —         (7   $ —          (15

(Less): October 2021 Voluntary Final Distribution (d)

        —         —         (8     —          (8
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

TOTAL OTHER ADJUSTMENTS [C]

      $ (8   $ —       $ (15   $ —          (23
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

ESTIMATED CASH AVAILABLE FOR DISTRIBUTIONS [A+B+C]

      $ 1,120     $ 0     $ (17   $ —          1,103  
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(a)

Increase in Reserves for Operating Expenses, Incentive Fees, and Other reflects (i) an increase in estimated operating expenses (see footnote (b)), (ii) the restriction of cash transferred during the period from LBHI-Controlled Entities to LBHI as custodian, (iii) the restriction of cash related to a tax obligation, which was subsequently paid in July 2021, and (iv) a decrease related to cash previously received on behalf of third parties and released during the period.

(b)

Increase in operating expenses driven by an anticipated increase in the duration of staff required to manage and execute ongoing litigation activities.

(c)

Cash held for the benefit of third parties includes (i) $10.5 million related to the July 2021 settlement with Maverick regarding Maverick’s Disputed Claim (see Note 6 – Legal Proceedings for further information), (ii) distributions on Allowed Claims (not remitted), and (iii) miscellaneous other items.

(d)

See page 6 – Voluntary Final Distribution for further information.

 

 

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Quarterly Financial Report as of June 30, 2021 (Unaudited)

 

 

Estimated Remaining Creditor Recoveries

The following schedules show the estimated remaining recoveries for LBHI by claim class, based on the “Estimated Cash Available for Distributions” in the preceding table on page 4. The estimated remaining recoveries on page 4 and the schedule below do not include (a) potential recoveries from the Excluded Litigations, and (b) estimates for potential catch-up distributions on potential full or partial allowance of any disputed claims.

 

($ in millions)

 

                                  
Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc.                                   
          Allowed Claims
Eligible for
Distributions (1)
     Estimated
Remaining
Recovery
     Estimated
Remaining
Recovery % as
of 06.30.2021
     Actual Recovery
% Thru D22 (2)
     Estimated
End of Case
Recovery
%
 

Class

  

Designation

   $      $      A      B      = A + B  
3   

Senior Unsecured

   $ 82,521      $ 574        0.696      46.409      47.105
4A   

Senior Affiliate Claims

     33,560        208        0.618      37.372      37.990
4B   

Senior Affiliate Guarantee

     9,578        58        0.605      36.467      37.072
5   

Senior Third-Party Guarantee

     30,559        148        0.484      29.178      29.662
7   

General Unsecured

     4,930        32        0.645      43.446      44.092
8   

Derivative Affiliate / Affiliate Guarantee Claims

     451        3        0.568      34.335      34.903
9A   

Third Party Guarantee Derivatives

     17,923        81        0.454      27.465      27.920
9B   

Third Party Guarantee Derivatives RACER’s

     —          —          0.276      16.698      16.974
10A   

Subordinated Class 10A Claims

     3,399        —          —          —          —    
10B   

Subordinated Class 10B Claims

     10,330        —          —          —          —    
10C   

Subordinated Class 10C Claims

     1,493        —          —          —          —    
     

 

 

    

 

 

          
  

Total

   $ 194,744      $ 1,103           
     

 

 

    

 

 

          

 

(1)

Estimated Recovery percentages are calculated based on recoveries of Allowed Claims Eligible for Distributions as reported on Exhibit B of the 23rd Distribution Notice filed on September 30, 2021. For purposes of this calculation:

 

  a.

Allowed claims exclude (i) claims against LBHI satisfied in full through the combination of the primary obligor and guarantee distributions from LBHI, and (ii) previously Allowed Claims that have been withdrawn.

  b.

Disputed claims are assumed to be allowed at zero, and all cash reserves currently held on behalf of holders of disputed claims are assumed to be released for the benefit of all holders of Allowed Claims.

  c.

Allowed Claims Eligible for Distributions exclude Allowed Claims that LBHI owns against itself.

  d.

Allowed Claims participating in the Voluntary Final Distribution concurrent with D23 will be satisfied in full and therefore both the total Voluntary Final Distribution amount of $8.4 million and the Allowed Claims participating in the Voluntary Final Distribution have been excluded from this calculation. See Voluntary Final Distribution for further information.

(2)

The 22nd Plan Distribution occurred on April 1, 2021 (see Docket No. 61102).

The 23rd Plan Distribution is scheduled to occur on October 7, 2021 (“D23”). Through D23, the Debtors will have made distributions to creditors totaling $128.9 billion, of which $95.9 billion were payments on account of claims owned or formerly owned by third party creditors.

 

 

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Quarterly Financial Report as of June 30, 2021 (Unaudited)

 

 

Voluntary Final Distribution

Pursuant to the Motion of the Plan Administrator for an Order Authorizing a Voluntary Final Distribution for Certain Creditors of Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. and Granting Related Relief (the “Final Distribution Motion”) (Docket No. 61143) and the subsequent order authorizing the Final Distribution to Certain Creditors (Docket No. 61161), the Plan Administrator will be providing voluntary final distributions (“Voluntary Final Distributions”) to certain creditors (approximately 84% of LBHI’s creditor population) in full and final satisfaction of their Allowed Claims concurrent with D23. Please see the Final Distribution Motion for further information.

 

($ in millions)               
Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc.               
          Amount of Allowed
Claims owned by
Eligible Creditors
for Voluntary Final
Distribution, net of
Opt Outs
     Amount of Allowed
Claims owned by
Non-Eligible
Creditors Who
Opted In for
Voluntary Final
Distribution
     Total Amount of
Allowed Claims
Participating in
Voluntary Final
Distribution
     Voluntary Final
Distribution %
(1)
     Total Voluntary
Final
Distribution
Amount (1)
 

Class

  

Designation

   C      D      = C + D      %      $  
3    Senior Unsecured    $ 20      $ —        $ 20        0.699    $ 0.1  
4A    Senior Affiliate Claims      6        4        11        0.624      0.0  
4B    Senior Affiliate Guarantee      0        —          0        0.610      0.0  
5    Senior Third-Party Guarantee      994        151        1,144        0.488      5.2  
7    General Unsecured      255        57        312        0.648      1.7  
8    Derivative Affiliate / Affiliate Guarantee Claims      —          —          —          0.573      —    
9A    Third Party Guarantee Derivatives      269        64        332        0.459      1.3  
9B    Third Party Guarantee Derivatives RACER’s      —          —          —          0.279      —    
10A    Subordinated Class 10A Claims      —          —          —          —          —    
10B    Subordinated Class 10B Claims      —          —          —          —          —    
10C    Subordinated Class 10C Claims      —          —          —          —          —    
     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

       

 

 

 
   Total    $  1,544      $  276      $  1,820         $  8.4  
     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

       

 

 

 

 

(1)

The Voluntary Final Distribution % is applicable only for “Eligible Creditors,” as that term is defined in the Final Distribution Motion. Each “Non-Eligible Creditor” who Opted In for the Voluntary Final Distribution will receive a maximum distribution of up to $25,000 in full and final satisfaction of its claims.

 

 

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Quarterly Financial Report as of June 30, 2021 (Unaudited)

 

 

III.

Notes to the Cash Flow Estimates

Note 1 – Basis of Presentation

Objectives

 

On the Effective Date, the Plan became effective and the Debtors emerged from bankruptcy with a new Board of Directors (LBHI’s Board of Directors hereinafter referred to as the “Board”). The Company continues to pursue the objectives of asset value maximization and timely distributions to creditors of available cash through the optimal execution of an orderly wind down process and the judicious and timely resolution of claims. Pursuant to the Plan, the Plan Administrator has made and expects to continue to make distributions to creditors of Debtors, with each entity subject to review at each distribution date.

Basis of Presentation

The information and data included in the Quarterly Financial Report, including the Notes to the Cash Flow Estimates (the “Quarterly Financial Report”) are derived from sources available to the Debtors and LBHI-Controlled Entities (collectively, the “Company” or “Controlled Affiliates”). The term “LBHI-Controlled Entities” refers to those entities that are directly or indirectly controlled by LBHI and have not filed for protection under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code. LBHI-Controlled Entities excludes, among others, certain entities (such as Lehman Brothers Inc. (“LBI”) and Lehman Brothers International (Europe) (in administration) (“LBIE”)) that were not managed or controlled by LBHI as of the Effective Date and are under separate administrations in the U.S. or abroad, including proceedings under the Securities Investor Protection Act (collectively, “Non-Controlled Affiliates”).

The information and data included in these cash flow estimates and notes thereto (the “June 30, 2021 Cash Flow Estimates”) were prepared to update the April 1, 2021 Cash Flow Estimates filed May 28, 2021 (the “April 1, 2021 CFE”), and are based on estimated cash flows from assets managed in an orderly wind down and/or sale (and related costs of operations) until the Company’s activities are fully resolved.

These June 30, 2021 Cash Flow Estimates include an estimate of expenses to be paid through final termination of the Company on such matters as asset disposition, litigation and disputed claims resolution, administrative wind-down, and related activities. These estimates also include the estimated costs of a small subset of the Company’s current staff committed to stay for many years, if necessary, to oversee the resolution of remaining disputes, other matters and residual wind down activities. These estimates are subject to ongoing review and revision. Actual expenses may differ materially from these estimates.

The Company has prepared the Quarterly Financial Report based on the information available to the Company at the date of filing; however, such information may be incomplete and may be materially deficient. Material uncertainties continue to exist regarding the ultimate value realizable from the Company’s assets, the timing of asset recoveries, future costs, and the eventual level of allowed creditors’ claims. Accordingly, the Quarterly Financial Report is not meant to be relied upon as a complete description of the Company, its business, condition (financial or otherwise), results of operations, prospects, assets or liabilities. The Company reserves all rights to revise this report.

In preparing the Quarterly Financial Report, the Company made various estimates and assumptions based on information available to the Company. As such, this report contains forward-looking statements that involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the Company’s actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. All statements other than statements of historical fact are statements that could be deemed forward-looking statements, including all statements containing information regarding the intent, belief or current expectation of the Company and members of its management. Accordingly, the financial information herein is subject to change and any such change may be material.

 

 

 

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Quarterly Financial Report as of June 30, 2021 (Unaudited)

 

 

Note 1 – Basis of Presentation (continued)

 

The Quarterly Financial Report should be read in conjunction with the Company’s previous filings, including Form 8-K reports as filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), the Plan and related Disclosure Statement (the “Disclosure Statement”) dated August 31, 2011, and other documents filed after the Commencement Dates with various regulatory agencies or the Bankruptcy Court by LBHI and LBHI-Controlled Entities.

Future expenses and distributions are dependent in large measure on the resolution of various legal matters involving the Company and its Non-Controlled Affiliates. (See Litigation below.) The remaining legal matters require resolution in the United States, as well as multiple foreign jurisdictions, including the United Kingdom, France, Germany, India, and Australia. The timing for achieving final administrative or judicial resolution of these legal issues is uncertain. As a consequence, the Company cannot definitively specify a date for the final termination of its activities.

All cash flows in these Estimates are presented on an undiscounted basis.

Key Assumptions

Recoveries from Non-Controlled Affiliates

Estimates of recoveries from Non-Controlled Affiliates are based on internal valuation models utilizing information obtained from both Non-Controlled Affiliates’ fiduciaries, as well as information obtained by the Company through settlement negotiations and involvement on creditors’ committees.

The Company’s estimates for recoveries from Non-Controlled Affiliates include estimates for recoveries related to LBIE and the Joint Venture (see Note 3 for additional information), as well as estimated recoveries from other Non-Controlled Affiliates in Europe and Asia.

Certain receivables from Non-Controlled Affiliates are denominated in foreign currencies, and as such, estimated recoveries related to these receivables are subject to movements in foreign exchange rates. The Company does not hedge against movements in foreign exchange rates.

The majority of estimated remaining recoveries from Non-Controlled Affiliates are contingent upon (i) the resolution of matters in dispute and/or active litigation, (ii) the receipt of non-U.S. government and/or Court approvals, and/or (iii) the final wind down of estates not controlled by the Plan Administrator. As such, the timing and amount of future recoveries from Non-Controlled Affiliates is uncertain, and actual recoveries may differ materially from these estimates.

Litigation

The Company is involved directly and/or indirectly in numerous litigations that will impact its recoveries from Non-Controlled Affiliates. The Company’s estimates of recoveries from Non-Controlled Affiliates incorporate the Company’s current assumptions regarding the resolution of these matters (see Other Litigations in Note 6 for additional information).

In addition, the Company has certain litigation pending against parties other than Non-Controlled Affiliates in U.S. courts which may result in potential recoveries to the Company. For the purpose of these June 30, 2021 Cash Flow Estimates, estimates for all litigations are included, with the exception of matters listed under “Excluded Litigations” in Note 6 herein (“Excluded Litigations”). The estimated costs (i.e., professional, legal and advisory fees) of supporting all of the Company’s litigations, including the Excluded Litigations, are included.

 

 

 

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Note 1 – Basis of Presentation (continued)

Reporting of Claim Assignments

As part of the Company’s planned operational wind down and legal entity dissolution process, the Company has assigned and will continue to assign claims among Controlled Entities, typically from a subsidiary entity to a parent entity, with no resulting economic effect on estimated overall recoveries. These assignments are reflected in the “Transfers, Reclassifications, Adjustments” column in the tables herein. For claim assignments in which Debtor entities are assigned claims against themselves (i.e., when LBHI is assigned a claim against LBHI), the receivables and payables are netted.

This Quarterly Financial Report:

 

    Reflects activities through June 30, 2021;

 

    Is not audited nor prepared in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”);

 

    Includes certain items that remain under continuing review by the Company and may be accounted for differently in future Quarterly Financial Reports.

Due from/to Affiliates

(as shown in the Balance Sheets and Note 3 and Note 4 herein)

Due from/to Affiliates represents (i) receivables related to transactions among LBHI, LBHI-Controlled Entities and Non-Controlled Affiliates (separately or collectively, “Affiliates”), and (ii) payables by LBHI-Controlled Entities to LBHI and Non-Controlled Affiliates.

Due from/to Affiliates are recorded in the Balance Sheets at book values, and where applicable, these balances are recorded net of cash distributions. The balances do not reflect potential realization or collectability reserves for Due from Affiliates balances nor estimates of potential additional payables to Affiliates. As a result, adjustments (including write-downs and write-offs) to Due from/to Affiliates, which are material, will be recorded in the future. The Company will continue to review future estimated recoveries from Non-Controlled Affiliates to determine future write downs.

 

 

 

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Note 2 – Other Receipts

The following table summarizes the main components of Other Receipts as of June 30, 2021:

 

$ in millions

   LBHI      LBHI -
Controlled
Entities
 

Affiliate Claims (1)

     39        —    

Other

     1        2  

 

(1)

Includes $39 million of recoveries from claims against Non-Controlled Affiliates acquired through settlements with third parties valued at estimated remaining recoveries. The largest component of Affiliate Claims is an admitted claim, prior to distributions, against Lehman Brothers Limited for £66 million.

 

 

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Quarterly Financial Report as of June 30, 2021 (Unaudited)

 

 

Note 3 – Due from/to Non-Controlled Affiliates

The following table presents, on an aggregate basis for LBHI and LBHI-Controlled Entities, admitted and unsettled filed claims (including statutory interest to date), collections to date from Non-Controlled Affiliates, and aggregate estimated remaining recoveries (including statutory interest):

 

Due From Non-Controlled Affiliates to LBHI and LBHI-Controlled Entities

 

                  Estimated
Recoveries (3)
 

$ in millions

   Local
Currency
     Admitted
Claims in
Local
Currency (1)
     Collections
To Date in
Local
Currency (1)
    Admitted and
Unsettled Filed
Claims in USD (2)
     Collections
To Date in
USD (1)
    Net
Receivables
in USD
     LBHI & LBHI-
Controlled
Entities
 

Europe

                  

Lehman Brothers Finance S.A.

     CHF        10,153        (2,100   $ 10,974      $ (2,269   $ 8,704     

Lehman Brothers Holdings Intermediate 2 Ltd - Subordinated

     USD             6,139        —         6,139     

Lehman Brothers Holdings PLC - Subordinated

     USD             1,900        —         1,900     

Lehman Brothers Holdings PLC - Senior

     GBP        295        (282     407        (390     17     

Thayer Properties Limited

     GBP        172        (93     237        (128     109     

LB (PTG) Ltd

     GBP        170        (92     235        (128     107     

LB ODC 3

     GBP        101        (62     140        (86     54     

Other

             2,002        (1,979     22     
          

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

Total Europe

           $ 23,238      $ (6,185   $ 17,054        890  

Asia

                  

LB Commercial Corp. Asia Limited

     HKD        14,769        (9,134   $ 1,902      $ (1,176   $ 726     

LB Asia Pacific (Singapore) PTE

     USD        621        (365     621        (365     256     

LB Investments PTE Ltd

     USD        536        (347     536        (347     190     

LB RE Australia Commerical PTY LTD

     AUD        218        (66     163        (49     114     

LB Australia Holdings PTY LTD

     AUD        145        (63     109        (47     62     

Lehman Brothers Australia Ltd

     AUD        111        (66     83        (50     34     

Other

             11,082        (11,038     44     
          

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Asia

           $ 14,497      $ (13,072   $ 1,425        39  
          

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

           $ 37,736      $ (19,257   $ 18,479      $ 929  
          

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 
Totals may not foot due to rounding.                                               

 

(1)

“Admitted Claims in Local Currency,” “Collections to Date in Local Currency” and “Collections to Date in USD” include statutory interest received to date less any distributions received on the claims prior to the assignments of the claims to LBHI and/or LBHI-Controlled Entities.

(2)

“Admitted and Unsettled Filed Claims in USD” includes notional amounts on subordinated receivables and statutory interest.

(3)

Refer to Note 1 – Basis of Presentation herein for further information on the estimated recoveries from Non-Controlled Affiliates.

(4)

Other claims against Lehman Brothers Limited and other Non-Controlled Affiliates acquired through settlements with third parties are included in Other Assets (refer to Note 2 – Other Receipts for additional information).

 

 

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Note 3 – Due from/to Non-Controlled Affiliates (continued)

The table below presents the Due from/to Non-Controlled Affiliates balances as of June 30, 2021, and the related activity since the previously filed Quarterly Financial Report as of April 1, 2021:

 

            Activity 04/02/21 - 06/30/21        
$ in millions    As of April 1,
2021
     Cash Receipts     Cash
Distributions
     Claim
Assignments
     Other (1)     As of June 30,
2021
 

Due From Non-Controlled

               

Lehman Brothers Finance S.A.

   $ 8,552      $ —             $ 153     $ 8,704  

LB Holdings Intermediate 2 Ltd - Subordinated (2)

     6,139                —         6,139  

Lehman Brothers Holdings PLC - Subordinated (2)

     1,900                —         1,900  

Thayer Properties Limited

     109        —               (0     109  

LB (PTG) Ltd

     107        —               (0     107  

LB Commercial Corp. Asia Limited

     725                1       726  

LB Asia Pacific (Singapore) PTE

     256        —               (0     256  

LB Investments PTE Ltd

     190        —               —         190  

Other

     354        (2        —          (4     347  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Due From Non-Controlled

   $ 18,331      $ (2   $ —        $ —        $ 149     $ 18,479  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Due To Non-Controlled (3)

   $ 28,245      $ —       $ —        $ —        $ (113 )    $ 28,132  

 

(1)

Other Due From Non-Controlled Affiliates primarily includes $150 million resulting from the positive impact of movements in foreign exchange rates for the period calculated on the historical net receivable balances.

Other Due To Non-Controlled Affiliates primarily includes: (i) the recoupment of $3 million and the write off of $116 million, both resulting from the settlement of a multi-party litigation wherein LBHI sought to recapture previous distributions it made on certain Guarantee Claims owned by Non-Controlled Affiliates, because the corresponding primary claims were subsequently satisfied in full by distributions from the primary obilgors.

 

(2)

Balances represent the notional subordinated receivables.

(3)

“Due to Non-Controlled” balances from LBHI are included in Liabilities Subject to Compromise herein, and primarily include (i) claims against LBHI, net of distributions, originally held by Non-Controlled Affiliates that are currently held by third parties, and (ii) a claim held by Lehman Brothers Treasury Co B.V., in which LBHI has no direct or indirect equity interest.

 

 

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Quarterly Financial Report as of June 30, 2021 (Unaudited)

 

 

Note 3 – Due from/to Non-Controlled Affiliates (continued)

Joint Venture to Facilitate Resolution of LBIE Claims

On January 31, 2014, Lehman Brothers Holdings Intermediate 2 Ltd. (“LBHI2”), a Non-Controlled Affiliate, LBHI, and Elliott Management Corporation and King Street Capital Management, L.P. (together, the “Funds”) entered into definitive documentation and consummated a joint venture to facilitate the resolution of LBIE claims (the “Joint Venture”):

 

    LBHI2 contributed to the Joint Venture its admitted senior claim of GBP 36.3 million (“Senior Claim”), subordinated claims of GBP 1.24 billion (“Sub Debt”), and an economic interest in its preferred equity (“Preferred Equity”) in LBIE.

 

    The Funds paid approximately GBP 650 million to LBHI2 (by way of a capital contribution to the Joint Venture) and contributed to the Joint Venture the distributions on their claims against LBIE (approximately GBP 2.6 billion face as of January 31, 2014) in excess of the principal amount plus post-administration interest at 8% per year. LBHI2’s final recoveries and distributions will be determined following the resolution of the LBIE estate.

The Joint Venture includes a joint recovery pool governed by a specific sharing formula. Subject to certain adjustments, which could be material, all recoveries from the Sub Debt, Senior Claim, Preferred Equity, and the Funds’ contribution are split as follows:

 

(a)

100% to the Funds up to the Tier 1 Pool Threshold Amount;

 

(b)

For recoveries between the Tier 1 Pool Threshold Amount up to the Tier 2 Pool Threshold Amount, 70% to the Funds and 30% to LBHI2;

 

(c)

For recoveries between the Tier 2 Pool Threshold Amount up to the Tier 3 Pool Threshold Amount, 50% to the Funds and 50% to LBHI2; and

 

(d)

For recoveries above the Tier 3 Pool Threshold Amount, 25% to the Funds and 75% to LBHI2.

The “Tier 1 Pool Threshold Amount” is GBP 650 million. The “Tier 2 Pool Threshold Amount” is GBP 1.3 billion plus interest calculated at the simple rate of 2.25% from November 30, 2013 through September 3, 2018; thereafter, interest is calculated at the simple rate of 1.25%. The “Tier 3 Pool Threshold

Amount” is GBP 2.2 billion plus interest calculated at the simple rate of 4.25% from November 30, 2013 through September 3, 2018; thereafter, interest is calculated at the simple rate of 2.5%.

A detailed summary of the terms of the parties’ commitments and the Joint Venture is available at www.lehman-docket.com in the Key Documents section.

If LBIE makes distributions on the Preferred Equity before aggregate distributions from the Joint Venture to the Funds and LBHI2 have reached GBP 2.2 billion (plus interest), then, in certain circumstances, LBHI2, Luxembourg Finance S.a.r.l. (“Lux Finance”) and LBHI shall be obligated to make payments to preserve the economic terms of the transaction as if 100% of the Preferred Equity proceeds had been transferred by LBHI2 to the Joint Venture.

Receivables from the Joint Venture:

 

    LBHI has direct and indirect receivables from various UK Non-Controlled Affiliates, including the entity which receives proceeds directly from the Joint Venture – LBHI2. There are various ongoing litigations (see Note 6 – Legal Proceedings) regarding LBHI’s share of beneficial interest in those UK Non-Controlled Affiliates. LBHI has included estimated recoveries from those entities in its Cash Flow Estimates.
 

 

 

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Note 4 – Due from/to LBHI and LBHI-Controlled Entities

The table below presents the Due from/to LBHI and LBHI-Controlled Entities balances as of June 30, 2021, and the related activity since the previously filed Quarterly Financial Report as of April 1, 2021:

 

            Activity 04/02/21 - 06/30/21        
$ in millions    As of April 1,
2021
     Cash Receipts     Cash
Distributions
    Claim
Assignments
     Other (1)     As of June 30,
2021
 

Due From Controlled

              

Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc.

              

RACERS Claims (2)

     298        —              —         298  

Pami Ali LLC

     2,731               —         2,731  

Lehman Ali Inc (PCO)

     1,928               —         1,928  

LB I Group Inc (PCO)

     1,554        —              —         1,554  

314 Commonwealth Ave Inc (PCO)

     784               —         784  

Real Estate Private Equity Inc

     625               —         625  

LB Offshore Partners Ltd

     340        (0          (339     (0

Repe LBREP LP, LLC

     179               —         179  

Other

     247               (0   $ 247  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Due From Controlled

   $ 8,684      $ (0   $  —       $ —        $ (340   $ 8,345  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Due To Controlled (3)

              

LBHI-Controlled

              

Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc.

     8,387          (0      $ (339     8,048  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Due To Controlled

   $ 8,387      $ —       $ (0   $  —        $ (339   $ 8,048  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(1)

Other includes debt forgiveness of $339 million related to the wind down of an LBHI-Controlled Entity.

(2)

Refer to Section IV.I.b of the Disclosure Statement for further information on the RACERS Claims.

(3)

“Due to Controlled” balances from LBHI are included in Liabilities Subject to Compromise herein.

 

 

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Quarterly Financial Report as of June 30, 2021 (Unaudited)

 

 

Note 5 – Disputed Claims

The last remaining Disputed Claim is the LBF Guarantee Claim (Enasarco) with a filed amount of $62 million. LBHI has entered into a stipulation with the disputed guarantee claimant and has reserved the potential obligation under this agreement, including corresponding Plan Adjustments and interest calculated pursuant to the Plan, entirely in cash. See Note 6 – Legal Proceedings – LBF Guarantee – Enasarco for further information.

 

 

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Quarterly Financial Report as of June 30, 2021 (Unaudited)

 

 

Note 6 – Legal Proceedings

The Company is involved in or will be impacted by a number of judicial, regulatory and mediation proceedings concerning matters arising in connection with the bankruptcy proceedings and various other matters, including the proceedings listed below. The Company has not included in the June 30, 2021 Cash Flow Estimates any estimate of recoveries for the Excluded Litigations in the table shown below, but has included estimates of recoveries for all other affirmative litigation matters it is pursuing. The Company is not aware of any other litigation matters where the amount at issue exceeds $10 million. As more information becomes available, the Company may record revisions, which may be material, in future Quarterly Financial Reports. (See Note 1—Basis of Presentation—Litigation for further discussion on the impact of these litigations on the cash flow estimates.)

 

EXCLUDED LITIGATIONS

              

Counterparty

  

Debtor(s)

  

Commenced

  

Court

  

Court Reference

  

Most Recent
Disclosure

Mortgage Sellers    LBHI    Various    Various    Various    (a)

 

OTHER LITIGATIONS

           

Counterparty

  

Controlled

Entities Party

to Litigation

  

Debtor(s)

Potentially

Impacted by

Litigation

  

Court

  

Most
Recent
Disclosure

PLC, LBHI2, LB GP No. 1 Ltd, Deutsche Bank
(“ECAPs”)
   LBHI
SLP3
   LBHI    UK Court    (b)
Guarantee Claims For Which LBIE Is The Primary Obligor    LBHI    LBHI    Bankruptcy Court    (c)
LBIE Other    None    LBHI    Various    (d)
LBF Guarantee - Enasarco    None    LBHI    Swiss Court    (e)
LBT Clawbacks    LBHI    LBHI    Bankruptcy Court    October 1, 2020 Balance Sheets - Docket No. 60960
Sweetwater    LBHI    LBHI    Delaware Chancery Court    June 30, 2020 Balance Sheets - Docket No. 60877

 

 

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Note 6 – Legal Proceedings (continued)

 

(a)

Mortgage Sellers

LBHI filed complaints in the Bankruptcy Court against numerous mortgage sellers seeking indemnification arising from the Allowed Claims of Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac (collectively, the “GSE Claims”) and Private Label Trustees (the “PL Claims”) against LBHI for losses from defective loans purchased from LBHI. 124 cases have been resolved. 34 of the defendants have failed to respond to the complaints filed against them and LBHI is pursuing default judgments against them. There are 11 parties remaining that have responded to the complaints filed against them. In aggregate, the complaints against these remaining active defendants assert approximately $6 million in GSE Claims and $67 million in PL Claims. The PL Claims are subject to an allocation methodology to be approved by the Bankruptcy Court. For illustrative purposes only, if the methodology approved by the Bankruptcy Court is on the basis that each defendant will be allocated its pro rata share of the PL Claims, then the aggregate damages sought from the 11 defendants who have responded to the complaints filed would be reduced from $67 million to approximately $14 million. On March 25, 2020, LBHI filed a Notice with the Court providing preliminary and non-binding disclosure of the allocation methodology it may seek to apply in this case [Docket No. 60483 in Case No. 08-13555].

Certain defendants filed a motion to dismiss the complaints on the basis that Lehman Brothers Bank, the original purchaser of the mortgage loans at issue, never effectuated the assignment of its indemnity rights to LBHI prior to the commencement of the chapter 11 cases and therefore, the Bankruptcy Court does not have subject matter jurisdiction over those cases. The moving defendants also seek dismissal on the basis that LBHI gave up its indemnity rights when it sold the loans to the Private Label Trusts. LBHI opposed the motion. The Bankruptcy Court heard argument on October 16, 2019, and reserved decision.

On March 7 and 8, 2021, LBHI filed complaints against 60 smaller mortgage sellers, primarily brokers, seeking aggregate damages of $45 million. 33 of these cases have been resolved, which has reduced the aggregate damages sought in these cases to $20 million.

(b) ECAPs

Prior to the Commencement Date, the Company raised approximately $2 billion through the issuance in the UK of Enhanced Capital Advantaged Preferred Securities (“ECAPS”). Among the ECAPS issued via these UK funding partnerships were Lehman Brothers UK Capital Funding LP, Lehman Brothers UK Capital Funding II LP and Lehman Brothers UK Capital Funding III LP, (“ECAPS I-III”).

Lehman Brothers Holdings PLC (“PLC”) has outstanding approximately €0.8 billion of subordinated notes issued to ECAPS I-III and approximately $1.9 billion of subordinated debt which is held by LBHI. LBHI2 has outstanding approximately $3.186 billion of subordinated debt issued to PLC and approximately $6.139 billion of subordinated notes which is held by Lehman Brothers Holdings Scottish LP 3 (“SLP3”).

On March 16, 2018, the Joint Administrators of PLC and LBHI2 each made an application to the High Court in England to seek, among other things, its determination of issues of priority in respect of potential distributions to the holders of the subordinated issuances described above. The trial took place in November 2019. The Court gave judgment on July 3, 2020 (see Docket No. 60706). In essence, the Court decided that SLP3 (LBHI) is junior to PLC with respect to the LBHI2 subordinated debt, as PLC had argued, and that LBHI and ECAPS I-III are pari passu with respect to the PLC subordinated debt and that the ECAPS I-III subordinated debt was subject to discounting, as LBHI had argued. The Court also ruled that the LBHI subordinated debt (at the PLC level) was not subject to a release, as LBHI had argued. This ruling has the economic effect of awarding approximately 86% of the cash flows at issue to LBHI and 14% to ECAPS I-III.

 

 

 

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Note 6 – Legal Proceedings (continued)

 

On July 24, 2020, at a hearing on consequential matters, Justice Smith gave permission to appeal the ranking issues at both LBHI2 and PLC, but did not give Deutsche Bank permission to appeal the Release and Discounting issues. Justice Smith also granted LBHI a cost award against Deutsche Bank and granted PLC a cost award against LBHI. On July 7, 2021, LBHI settled with entities controlled of managed by King Street Capital Management, L.P. (“King Street”), which in aggregate hold approximately 14% of the ECAPS. The agreement provides for King Street to receive a proportional share of 16.19% of the cash flows at issue upon distribution. The Appeals Hearing is scheduled for one week, beginning on October 4, 2021.

For further information please refer to:

www.pwc.co.uk/services/business-

recovery/administrations/non-lbie-companies/lbh-

plc-in-administration.html and

www.pwc.co.uk/services/business-

recovery/administrations/non-lbie-companies/lbhi2 -

limited-in-administration.html

 

(c)

Guarantee Claims For Which LBIE Is The Primary Obligor

LBHI previously filed an objection to disallow six, LBIE-based, prime-brokerage-related guarantee claims seeking $118 million filed by funds related to Maverick Capital Ltd (“Maverick”) [ECF No. 53107]. On March 24, 2017, the Bankruptcy Court granted LBHI’s objection, disallowed Maverick’s claims, and ruled that Maverick could not amend its proofs of claim to assert direct (as opposed to guarantee) liability against LBHI [ECF No. 55346]. Maverick appealed that decision to the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York. On September 30, 2018, the District Court reversed the Bankruptcy Court’s decision that section 562 of the Bankruptcy Code and certain exculpatory clauses contained in the prime brokerage agreement at issue applied to Maverick’s claims, and remanded the case to the Bankruptcy Court for further proceedings. On July 3, 2019, LBHI filed a motion seeking to reduce Maverick’s claims to $4.3 million. On August 8, 2019, Maverick filed its opposition to that motion. On September 10, 2019, the Court heard argument on the Motion and reserved decision. On September 14, 2020, Maverick filed a supplemental brief in connection with the pending motion. On October 19, 2020, LBHI filed its response to Maverick’s supplemental brief. On May 20, 2021, the Bankruptcy Court read its decision from the bench, ruling that Maverick was entitled to allowed

guarantee claims against LBHI of $118 million, subject to the single satisfaction rule, and therefore, Maverick was entitled to receive distributions on those allowed claims until it recovers $16.2 in cash. The parties subsequently agreed to a settlement pursuant to which, in July 2021, LBHI paid Maverick $10.5 million and Maverick’s claims were deemed satisfied in full.

 

(d)

(d) LBIE Other

The outcome of the following litigation may impact LBHI’s potential indirect recoveries from LBIE:

AG Financial Products Inc.

On November 28, 2011, LBIE sued AG Financial Products Inc. (“AGR”), an affiliate of Assured Guaranty Corp., which in the past had provided credit protection to counterparties under credit default swaps. LBIE’s complaint, which was filed in the Supreme Court of the State of New York (the “New York Supreme Court”), alleged that AGR improperly terminated nine credit derivative transactions between LBIE and AGR and improperly calculated the termination payment in connection with the termination of 28 other credit derivative transactions between LBIE and AGR. LBIE asserted in the complaint that AGR owes LBIE a termination payment of approximately $1.4 billion.

On July 2, 2018, the New York Supreme Court dismissed LBIE’s claims with respect to the nine allegedly improperly terminated transactions in their entirety. That ruling remains subject to appeal. The Court also dismissed the claim that AGR breached its implied duty of good faith and fair dealing with respect to the valuation of the 28 terminated credit derivatives transactions, but found that there is a genuine question of fact as to the reasonableness and good faith of AGR’s calculation of its loss, and so LBIE may proceed with its claim against AGR for breach of contract. On July 31, 2018, AGR filed a Notice of Appeal with the New York State Appellate Division with respect to the surviving claims. On January 17, 2019, the Appellate Division denied AGR’s appeal. The trial was originally scheduled for March 9-20, 2020, but was adjourned by the Court as a result of risks posed by the coronavirus.

 

 

 

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Quarterly Financial Report as of June 30, 2021 (Unaudited)

 

 

Note 6 – Legal Proceedings (continued)

The Honorable Marcy Friedman announced that she will be retiring at the end of the year and as a result will be unable to continue as the trial judge in the case. On November 3, 2020, LBIE filed a motion in the Bankruptcy Court seeking to reopen the Chapter 15 case and remove the state court case to the Bankruptcy Court. On December 1, 2020, AGR filed its opposition to LBIE’s motions and its own motion to remand the case to State Court. The hearing on the motions was conducted on January 25, 2021, in the Bankruptcy Court and was continued on March 22, 2021, based upon further diligence requested by the Court. At the hearing, Judge Chapman read her decision from the bench, ruling that LBHI’s motion to remove is denied and AGR’s motion to remand is granted. The case will now proceed in the New York State Supreme Court, Commercial Division before the Honorable Melissa Crane, who was recently assigned to the case. The trial is scheduled for three weeks, beginning on October 18, 2021.

(e) LBF Guarantee – Enasarco

Enasarco v. LBF is a dispute regarding the appropriate valuation of a terminated derivative transaction. Enasarco filed a claim of CHF 67 million against LBF based on the loss incurred on the replacement of their derivative trade. The replacement trade was executed several months after the termination date of the original trade with LBF. LBF argued, among other things, that Enasarco had an obligation to value the trade as of the Early Termination Date, which would have resulted in a receivable to LBF, but in any event by a date earlier than used by Enasarco. LBF pursued the receivable in the UK, and lost. LBF was deined appeal in the UK. In Switzerland, LBF rejected Enasarco’s claim and Enasarco objected. Enasarco’s claim is in litigation in first instance Swiss Court (on remand). Trial date has yet to be set.

 

 

 

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Quarterly Financial Report as of June 30, 2021 (Unaudited)

 

 

Note 7 – Taxes Payable

 

Taxes payable is an estimate of tax liabilities, net of the estimated impact of any refund claims, deposits and net operating losses (“NOL”). Taxes payable have been allocated among the members of the LBHI Tax Group pursuant to the Debtor Allocation Agreement (the “DAA”) (see below for further information).

As of June 30, 2021, the Company recorded an estimate of $23 million for potential pre- and post-petition amounts owed to federal, state, local and international taxing authorities, net of expected refund claims

Debtor Allocation Agreement

The Debtor Allocation Agreement, which became effective on the Effective Date, addresses the relationship among the Debtors and certain Affiliates with respect to consolidated federal/combined state/local income taxes for pre-petition and post-petition years. Pursuant to the DAA, any tax receivables or payables related to pre-petition, consolidated group taxes, including the IRS refund, are treated as allowed pre-petition claims between LBHI and other Debtors and LBHI-Controlled Entities and subject to set-off or recoupment.

 

Net Operating Losses

The NOLs of the LBHI Tax Group (including LBHI-Controlled Entities) are subject to audit and adjustment by the IRS and primarily expire in or about 2028. Substantially all of the LBHI Tax Group’s current consolidated net operating loss carryovers are attributable to the Debtors. The Plan provides for an orderly liquidation of the Debtors. As previously disclosed in the Company’s Quarterly Financial Report as of March 31, 2012 [Docket No. 29731], the LBHI Tax Group received a private letter ruling from the IRS in connection with the Plan going effective that stated (i) the liquidation of the Debtors for U.S. federal income tax purposes may occur over an extended period, and (ii) the reduction of the LBHI Tax Group’s NOLs as a result of the discharge of debt pursuant to the Plan generally would not occur until completion of the liquidation.

In January 2020, the Company received a supplemental IRS ruling extending the original ruling relating to the Company’s liquidation. All remaining Debtor NOLs not previously utilized to absorb taxable income of the LBHI Tax Group are expected to be fully utilized to offset income resulting from the discharge of debt on the final date of liquidation of LBHI.

 

 

 

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Quarterly Financial Report as of June 30, 2021 (Unaudited)

 

 

Note 8 – Subsequent Events

23rd Plan Distribution & Voluntary Final Distribution

On October 7, 2021, LBHI will make its 23rd Plan Distribution to creditors. The Company will distribute approximately $122 million, including $105 million to third party creditors and $9 million to LBHI-Controlled Entities. In addition, LBHI will make a concurrent final distribution to certain creditors of $8 million (see page 6 herein for further information).

Through D23, the Debtors will have made distributions to creditors totaling $128.9 billion, of which $95.9 billion were payments on account of claims owned or formerly owned by third party creditors.

 

 

 

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IV.

Balance Sheets

LEHMAN BROTHERS HOLDINGS INC. and LBHI-Controlled Entities

Balance Sheets As of June 30, 2021

(Unaudited)

 

($ in millions)

   Lehman
Brothers
Holdings Inc.
08-13555 (1)
    Total LBHI-
Controlled
Entities (2)
 

Assets

    

Cash and short-term investments

   $ 56     $ 61  

Cash and short-term investments pledged or restricted

     144       1  

Financial instruments and other inventory positions:

    

Commercial Real Estate

     3       0  

Residential Real Estate and Other

     5       —    

Principal Investments

     6       10  

Derivative Receivables and Related Assets

     2       —    
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Financial instruments and other inventory positions

     16       10  

Receivables from LBHI and LBHI-Controlled Entities and other assets

     42       19  

Investments in Affiliates

     (1,802     (0

Due from Affiliates:

    

LBHI and LBHI-Controlled Entities

     8,345       0  

Non-Controlled Affiliates

     12,315       6,164  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Due from Affiliates

     20,659       6,164  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Assets

   $ 19,116     $ 6,256  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity

    

Liabilities

    

Payables to LBHI and LBHI-Controlled Entities and other liabilities

   $ 24     $ 5  

Due to Affiliates:

    

LBHI-Controlled Entities

   $ 0       8,048  

Non-Controlled Affiliates

     0       2  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Due to Affiliates

     0       8,049  

Taxes Payable

     18       5  

Liabilities Subject to Compromise

     130,262       —    
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

     130,305       8,059  

Stockholders’ Equity

     (111,189     (1,804
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity

   $ 19,116     $ 6,256  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

See accompanying Notes to Balance Sheets

 

 

Note: All values that are exactly zero are shown as “—”. Values between zero and $500,000 appear as “0”.

(1)

Balances for LBHI do not reflect the impact of eliminations of intercompany balances and investments in subsidiaries.

(2)

Balances for LBHI-Controlled Entities reflect the impact of eliminations of (i) intercompany balances only between LBHI-Controlled Entities and (ii) investments in subsidiaries only between LBHI-Controlled Entities.

 

 

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