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Emergence from the Chapter 11 Cases and Fresh Start Reporting - Sources and Uses of Cash Upon Emergence (Details) $ in Millions | Apr. 01, 2017 USD ($)
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Sources: |
Private placement and rights offering | $ 1,500.0
Net proceeds from Senior Secured Term Loan | 912.7
Escrowed interest from Successor Notes offering | 8.0
Net impact on collateral requirements | 11.6
Uses: |
Payments to secured lenders | (3,489.2)
Professional fees | (8.3)
Securitization facility deferred financing costs | (3.9)
Total cash outflow at emergence | $ (1,069.1)

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