Pear Therapeutics files Chapter 11, intends to pursue sale

Pear Therapeutics announced that the company filed for protection under chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware and intends to pursue a sale of the business or assets under section 363 of the Bankruptcy Code. "Prior to the filing of the Chapter 11 cases, the Debtors evaluated a wide range of strategic alternatives to maximize value for all stakeholders. The Debtors also significantly reduced operating expenses. With the protections afforded by the Bankruptcy Code, the Debtors intend to continue their marketing efforts to potential purchasers interested in specific assets as well as continuing to seek a sale of the whole business. Any of those sales would be subject to review and approval by the Bankruptcy Court and compliance with bidding procedures to be approved by the Bankruptcy Court," the company said in a statement. Pear intends to continue scaled-down operations during the Chapter 11 as it seeks to "execute an expedited sale process." Having reached a settlement prior to the filing with its lender, Pear intends to use available cash to fund post-petition operations and costs in the ordinary course of its business.