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In re SGK Ventures, LLC

UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT NORTHERN DISTRICT OF ILLINOIS EASTERN DIVISION
Dec 23, 2014
Case No. 13 B 37603 (Bankr. N.D. Ill. Dec. 23, 2014)

Opinion

Case No. 13 B 37603

12-23-2014

In re: SGK VENTURES, LLC (f/k/a KEYWELL LLC), Debtor.


Chapter 11

FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW IN SUPPORT OF ORDER GRANTING APPLICATION OF CONWAY MACKENZIE MANAGEMENT SERVICES, LLC, PROFESSIONAL FOR DEBTOR, FOR ALLOWANCE OF FINAL COMPENSATION AND REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES

TOTAL FEES REQUESTED: $404,110.75 TOTAL COSTS REQUESTED: $4,174,61 TOTAL FEES REDUCED: $9,748.15 TOTAL COSTS REDUCED: $4,174.61 TOTAL FEES ALLOWED: $394,362.60 TOTAL COSTS ALLOWED: $0.00

TOTAL FEES AND COSTS ALLOWED: $394,362.60

The attached time and expense entries have been underlined to reflect disallowance in whole or in part. The basis for each disallowance is reflected by numerical notations that appear on the left of each underlined entry. The numerical notations correspond to the enumerated paragraphs below.

(4) Insufficient Description

The Court denies the allowance of compensation for the following task since the description of the time entry fails to identify in a reasonable manner the service rendered. In re Pettibone, 74 B.R. 293, 301 (Bankr. N.D. Ill. 1987) ("A proper fee application must list each activity, its date, the attorney who performed the work, a description of the nature and substance of the work performed, and the time spent on the work. [Citation omitted] Records which give no explanation of the activities performed are not compensable."); In re Wildman, 72 B.R. 700, 708-9 (Bankr. N.D. Ill. 1987) (same).

(6) Meal Expenses

The Court denies the allowance of reimbursement of this meal expense. In re Covent Guardian Corp., 103 B.R. 937, 942 (Bankr. N.D. Ill. 1989) ("[I]t is highly unlikely that counsel could prove that the meal expenses were reasonably necessary for the proper representation of the debtor . . . If the attorney were not working on the case, he would still have to eat. Accordingly, the Court finds that, except in very limited circumstances, local meals are not reasonably necessary for the proper representation of the client.").

(7) Lumping

The Court may impose a ten percent penalty for "lumping." In re Wildman, 72 B.R. 700, 709 (Bankr. N.D. Ill. 1987) ("Applicants may not circumvent the minimum time requirement or any of the requirements of detail by "lumping" a bunch of activities into a single entry, [citation omitted]. Each type of service should be listed with the corresponding specific time allotment.").

(14) Computational or Typographical Error

The court denies the allowance of compensation for the following tasks because the amount of fees appears to be a computational or typographical error. Also, where there are two identical entries (same day, same tasks, same time billed), the court will consider one of the entries to be a typographical error. Dated: December 23, 2014

/s/_________

Janer S. Baer

United States Bankruptcy Judge

Date

Name

Task Code

Hours

Rate

Fees

Description

3/3/2014

TBS

B280

0.30

$ 495.00

$ 148.50

Review of open invoices scheduled for payment, and related correspondence.

3/3/2014

TBS

B280

0.70

$ 495.00

$ 346.50

Review of accounts payable and analysis for Alvarez and Marsal on open trade payables.

3/4/2014

TBS

B110

2.00

$ 495.00

$ 990.00

Review of case filings in preparation of retention hearing and other maters before Court.

3/5/2014

TBS

B110

0.50

$ 495.00

$ 247.50

Meeting with S. Chaiken regarding Chief Restructuring Officer retention.

3/5/2014

TBS

B110

1.50

$ 495.00

$ 742.50

Attendance at status hearing, including Chief Restructuring Officer retention.

3/5/2014

TBS

B280

3.50

$ 495.00

$ 1,732.50

On-site meetings with M. Sheffieck and S. Schlottman regarding payables and open status items.

3/6/2014

TBS

B110

1.00

$ 495.00

$ 495.00

Review and comments to M. Sheffieck contractor agreement and correspondence with E. Buck regarding the same.

3/6/2014

TBS

B280

1.50

$ 495.00

$ 742.50

Review of open invoices scheduled for payment, and related correspondence.

3/7/2014

TBS

B110

2.00

$ 495.00

$ 990.00

Review and comments to M. Sheffieck contractor agreement and correspondence with E. Buck regarding the same.

3/8/2014

TBS

B280

0.30

$ 495.00

$ 148.50

Review of payables list and cash snapshot report.

3/10/2014

TBS

B110

0.20

$ 495.00

$ 99.00

Review of correspondence related to workers' compensation claims.

3/10/2014

TBS

B150

0.20

$ 495.00

$ 99.00

Call with E. Buck regarding UCC proposal to defend NewKey claims.

3/10/2014

TBS

B110

0.30

$ 495.00

$ 148.50

Review of revised Sheffieck consulting arrangement and related correspondence.

3/10/2014

TBS

B280

0.30

$ 495.00

$ 148.50

Analysis of cash position and payroll.

3/10/2014

TBS

B110

0.40

$ 495.00

$ 198.00

Review and execution of termination letter related to Conway MacKenzie financial advisory role.

3/11/2014

TBS

B110

0.50

$ 495.00

$ 247.50

Activities related to reviewing and providing comments to M. Sheffieck draft retention agreement.

3/12/2014

TBS

B110

0.50

$ 495.00

$ 247.50

Call with E. Buck regarding draft retention agreement and other estate matters.

3/13/2014

TBS

B280

0.50

$ 495.00

$ 247.50

Review of cash activity with S. Schlottman.

3/13/2014

TBS

B150

0.50

$ 495.00

$ 247.50

Activities related to setoff letters and other creditor communications previously sent by the Debtor.

3/13/2014

TBS

B110

0.50

$ 495.00

$ 247.50

Review of email response from US Trustee and actions related to providing information.

3/13/2014

TBS

B280

1.10

$ 495.00

$ 544.50

Meeting with M. Sheffieck to review wind down budget components.

3/13/2014

TBS

B260

3.00

$ 495.00

$ 1,485.00

Activities related to estate operations, including review of union headcount and tolling activity.

3/13/2014

TBS

B280

3.50

$ 495.00

$ 1,732.50

Analysis of cash flow budget and related collections and disbursements.



Date

Name

Task Code

Hours

Rate

Fees

Description

B100: Administration

3/17/2014

KTP

B100

0.50

$ 135.00

$ 67.50

Client setup in Juris.

B100 Total

0.50

$ 67.50



Date

Name

Task Code

Hours

Rate

Fees

Description

B185: Assumption/Rejection of Leases

3/31/2014

TBS

B185

0.50

$ 495.00

$ 247.50

Activities related to the termination of the Fairless Hills lease.

B185 Total

0.50

$ 247.50



Date

Name

Task Code

Hours

Rate

Fees

Description

3/21/2014

TBS

B280

0.80

$ 495.00

$ 396.00

Waterfall analysis related to secured and unsecured claims.

3/21/2014

TBS

B280

0.60

$ 495.00

$ 297.00

Call with S. Schlottman regarding amended schedules.

3/24/2014

MJW

B280

2.00

$ 355.00

$ 710.00

Meeting with SGK Counsel (Adelman & Gettleman) to discuss status of case, action items, and workplan.

3/24/2014

MJW

B280

2.00

$ 355.00

$ 710.00

Preparation of waterfall sensitivity analysis

3/24/2014

MJW

B280

1.50

$ 355.00

$ 532.50

Preparation of LIFO Reserve Research and Analysis.

3/24/2014

MJW

B280

1.00

$ 355.00

$ 355,00

Edits to SGK Budget vs. Actual for week ended 3/21/14.

3/24/2014

MJW

B280

0.50

$ 355.00

$ 177.50

Edits to SGK budget.

3/24/2014

MJW

B280

0.50

$ 355.00

$ 177.50

Preparation of 3-28 budget vs. actual.

3/24/2014

TBS

B280

0.30

$ 495.00

$ 148.50

Discussion with M. Wills regarding waterfall and budget assumption changes.

3/25/2014

MJW

B280

0.50

$ 355.00

$ 177.50

Edits to budget and waterfall sensitivity analysis.

3/25/2014

TBS

B280

2.00

$ 495.00

$ 990.00

Revised waterfall for updated budget assumptions and New Key interest rate sensitivities.

3/25/2014

TBS

B280

0.80

$ 495.00

$ 396.00

Revisions to budget through September 30, 2014 to update for lower Debtor fees and other assumptions.

3/27/2014

TBS

B280

1.00

$ 495.00

$ 495.00

Adjustments to cash collateral budget and related correspondence with S. Chaiken.

3/27/2014

TBS

B280

1.00

$ 495.00

$ 495.00

Adjustments to cash collateral budget.

3/28/2014

MJW

B280

1.00

$ 355.00

$ 355.00

Edits and update to budget; more detail for weeks in June - September.

3/31/2014

TBS

B280

0.50

$ 495.00

$ 247.50

Analysis of cross-payroll charges.

B280 Total

67.90

$ 27,954.50



Date

Name

Task Code

Hours

Rate

Fees

Description

4/1/2014

TBS

B110

0.20

$495.00

$99.00

Call with S. Chaiken regarding cash collateral motion draft.

4/1/2014

TBS

B280

0.40

$495.00

$198.00

Review of draft lease rejection motion and cross-reference for cure claims analysis.

4/1/2014

TBS

B280

0.50

$495.00

$247.50

Review and verification of senior lender claims.

4/1/2014

TBS

B110

0.50

$495.00

$247.50

Activities related to reduction of standby letter of credit with Bank of America.

4/1/2014

TBS

B110

0.70

$495.00

$346.50

Review of draft letter related to rejection of collective bargaining agreements and related edits to the same.

4/2/2014

TBS

B110

0.10

$495.00

$49.50

Teleconference with H. Adelman regarding meeting to discuss plan of reorganization.

4/2/2014

TBS

B110

0.10

$495.00

$49.50

Email correspondence with P. Noumora at Bank of America regarding bank account settings.

4/2/2014

TBS

B280

0.40

$495.00

$198.00

Review of week end budget to actual cash report and follow-up questions for M. Wills prior to distribution.

4/2/2014

TBS

B160

0.50

$495.00

$247.50

Review and edits to Conway MacKenzie, Inc. fee application.

4/3/2014

TBS

B185

0.40

$495.00

$198.00

Review of correspondence and related motion assigning certain leases to KW Metals from the Debtor.

4/3/2014

TBS

B280

0.50

$495.00

$247.50

Review of budget to actual analysis and follow-up questions for M. Wills and S. Schlottman.

4/3/2014

TBS

B185

0.70

$495.00

$346.50

Activities related to the termination of the Fairless Hills lease.

4/3/2014

TBS

B280

2.00

$495.00

$990.00

Claims and waterfall analysis in advance of plan of liquidation meeting.

4/3/2014

TBS

B320

2.00

$495.00

$990.00

Review of documents prior to meeting with Debtor Counsel regarding construction of Plan.

4/3/2014

TBS

B200

3.50

$495.00

$1,732.50

Tasks related to operational activities of the estate.

4/4/2014

TBS

B200

0.30

$495.00

$148.50

Correspondence with Bank of America regarding bank account authority and investment options.

4/4/2014

TBS

B110

0.50

$495.00

$247.50

Correspondence related to former shareholder non-competes and related settlement offer.

4/4/2014

TBS

B200

1.00

$495.00

$495.00

Review of payables (checks and wires) and related discussions with S. Schlottman.

4/4/2014

TBS

B320

3.00

$495.00

$1,485.00

Meeting with H. Adelman, E. Buck, and S. Chaiken regarding plan formulation.

4/5/2014

TBS

B310

0.20

$495.00

$99.00

Correspondence from Goodman Metals regarding set-off.

4/7/2014

TBS

B110

0.30

$495.00

$148.50

Call with H. Adelman regarding bank account transfer.

4/7/2014

TBS

B110

0.40

$495.00

$198.00

Call with E. Buck regarding administrative issues.



Date

Name

Task Code

Hours

Rate

Fees

Description

4/8/2014

TBS

B110

0.40

$495.00

$198.00

Call with M. Sheffieck regarding NewKey plan proposal.

4/8/2014

TBS

B110

0.50

$495.00

$247.50

Call with H. Adelman and E. Buck regarding open issues and plan outline.

4/8/2014

TBS

B110

0.50

$495.00

$247.50

Call with M. Sheffieck regarding operational issues and records retention and storage.

4/8/2014

TBS

B150

0.50

$495.00

$247.50

Review revised set-off letters issued to Pollock Reading.

4/8/2014

TBS

B110

0.70

$495.00

$346.50

Call with E. Buck regarding summary of call with Creditor's Committee conference call.

4/8/2014

TBS

B250

0.80

$495.00

$396.00

Call with B. White and H. Adelman regarding Frewsburg real estate.

4/9/2014

TBS

B110

0.10

$495.00

$49.50

Correspondence with K. Benito regarding 2013 taxes.

4/9/2014

TBS

B250

0.90

$495.00

$445.50

Activities related to Frewsburg environmental reports, including correspondence with B. White and Benchmark.

4/10/2014

TBS

B200

0.30

$495.00

$148.50

Meeting with J, Joyce regarding future wind down actions for Frewsburg and employee activities.

4/10/2014

TBS

B110

0.50

$495.00

$247.50

Meeting with M. Lozier regarding NewKey status.

4/10/2014

TBS

B110

0.50

$495.00

$247.50

Call with H. Adelman and E. Buck regarding open issues and plan outline.

4/10/2014

TBS

B110

0.70

$495.00

$346.50

Draft of tender notice letter to CNA for D&O claim.

4/10/2014

TBS

B150

0.70

$495.00

$346.50

Collection of set-off letters signed to date and transmittal to Adelman & Gettleman.

4/10/2014

TBS

B110

0.80

$495.00

$396.00

Collection and transmittal of deferred compensation agreements to Adelman & Gettleman.

4/10/2014

TBS

B280

1.00

$495.00

$495.00

Review of payables and cash flow activity.

4/10/2014

TBS

B200

1.00

$495.00

$495.00

Activities related to Frewsburg operations and environmental reporting.

4/10/2014

TBS

B200

2.00

$495.00

$990.00

Activities and actions relating to document storage and removal from Chicago site.

4/10/2014

TBS

B200

4.00

$495.00

$1,980.00

Operational activities, including document retention and Frewsburg environmental.

4/11/2014

TBS

B280

0.30

$495.00

$148.50

Review of cash snapshot report and related correspondence.

4/11/2014

TBS

B110

0.50

$495.00

$247.50

Review of correspondence prepared by E. Buck.

4/11/2014

TBS

B250

0.50

$495.00

$247.50

Review of draft listing agreement for Goldmine property from Hilco and related correspondence.

4/11/2014

TBS

B280

1.00

$495.00

$495.00

Review of February 2014 chargeback analysis and related discussions.

4/11/2014

TBS

B200

3.50

$495.00

$1,732.50

Review of workers' compensation loss history with M. Sheffieck; other operational activities; Duke Energy denosit.

4/14/2014

TBS

B200

0.20

$495.00

$ 99.00

Meeting with M. Wills to cover February versus January 2014 tolling activity.



Date

Name

Task Code

Hours

Rate

Fees

Description

4/14/2014

TBS

B200

0.30

$ 495.00

$ 148.50

Correspondence with J. Joyce regarding ADP payroll tax information.

4/14/2014

TBS

B110

0.40

$ 495.00

$ 198.00

Call with H. Adelman and E. Buck regarding plan and authority to file.

4/14/2014

TBS

B250

0.50

$ 495.00

$ 247.50

Actions related to Hilco listing agreement for Goldmine property.

4/14/2014

TBS

B110

0.50

$ 495.00

$ 247.50

Activities related to March 2014 professional services invoice.

4/14/2014

TBS

B200

0.70

$495.00

$346.50

Reviewed and submitted NYS environmental air quality report.

4/14/2014

TBS

B110

1.00

$ 495.00

$ 495.00

Actions related to CNA insurance claim, including discussion with J. Fricano.

4/14/2014

TBS

B280

1.50

$ 495.00

$ 742.50

Cash activity reconciliation activities.

4/15/2014

TBS

B250

0.50

$ 495.00

$ 247.50

Call with B. White and H. Adelman regarding Frewsburg options.

4/15/2014

TBS

B280

0.80

$ 495.00

$ 396.00

Review of set-off claims and hazardous material disposal in preparation of response to the UCC.

4/15/2014

TBS

B280

0.90

$ 495.00

$ 445.50

Review of waterfall analysis.

4/15/2014

TBS

B110

1.10

$ 495.00

$ 544.50

Call with H. Adelman and E. Buck regarding operational considerations and set-off issues.

4/15/2014

TBS

B280

1.30

$ 495.00

$ 643.50

Budget to actual reports prepared for Alvarez and Marsal, including related correspondence.

4/15/2014

TBS

B280

1.50

$ 495.00

$ 742.50

Review of March 2014 operating report and related correspondence.

4/15/2014

TBS

B280

2.20

$ 495.00

$ 1,089.00

Review of tolling operations to date, including financial and profitability analysis.

4/16/2014

TBS

B110

0.40

$ 495.00

$ 198.00

Review of cash collateral order in advance of hearing and related correspondence.

4/16/2014

TBS

B110

0.50

$ 495.00

$ 247.50

Review of professional payment requests.

4/16/2014

TBS

B250

1.20

$ 495.00

$ 594.00

Actions related to Bank Account transfer, including related correspondence.

4/17/2014

TBS

B250

0.50

$ 495.00

$ 247.50

Review of Frewsburg environmental analyses provided by B. White.

4/17/2014

TBS

B280

1.40

$ 495.00

$ 693.00

Cash activity reconciliation activities.

4/18/2014

TBS

B110

0.30

$ 495.00

$ 148.50

Review of deferred compensation analysis

4/18/2014

TBS

B200

1.00

$ 495.00

$ 495.00

Meeting and discussions with S. Schlottman regarding payables and state tax forms.

4/18/2014

TBS

B150

1.00

$ 495.00

$ 495.00

Review of Newell Recycling set-off letter and analysis related to Ni-Met Metals.

4/18/2014

TBS

B110

4.00

$ 495.00

$ 1,980.00

Actions related to storing and marking certain corporate files to an offsite location.

4/21/2014

TBS

B200

0.30

$ 495.00

$ 148.50

Correspondence with Bank of America regarding account transition procedures.

4/21/2014

TBS

B110

0.40

$ 495.00

$ 198.00

Call with J. Fricano of CNA insurance.

4/21/2014

TBS

B200

0.40

$ 495.00

$ 198.00

Operations actions relating to Frewsburg and document storage.

4/21/2014

TBS

B280

0.40

$ 495.00

$ 198.00

Review of budget to actual report.

4/21/2014

TBS

B110

0.50

$ 495.00

$ 247.50

Call with N. Meldum of Hylant (insurance broker).



Date

Name

Task Code

Hoars

Rate

Fees

Description

4/21/2014

TBS

B110

0.60

$ 495.00

$ 297.00

Actions related to providing McDonald Hopkins with information requests in advance of UCC meeting.

4/22/2014

TBS

B280

0.40

$ 495.00

$ 198.00

Review of ATI vendor invoices and documents for set-off issues.

4/22/2014

TBS

B200

0.40

$ 495.00

$ 198.00

Correspondence with Hylant regarding management liability policy.

4/22/2014

TBS

B250

0.50

$ 495.00

$ 247.50

Actions related to the Hilco listing agreement for the Goldmine property.

4/22/2014

TBS

B200

0.50

$ 495.00

$ 247.50

Call with Liberty Mutual regarding open payables.

4/23/2014

TBS

B110

0.30

$ 495.00

$ 148.50

Follow-up meeting after Creditor professional meeting to review open items for resolution.

4/23/2014

TBS

B150

0.40

$ 495.00

$ 198.00

Analysis of ATI set-off issues prepared for counsel.

4/23/2014

TBS

B280

0.50

$ 495.00

$ 247.50

Review of toiling activity and related profitability performance.

4/23/2014

TBS

B110

0.50

$ 495.00

$ 247.50

Call with S. Schlottman regarding payables and other administrative activities.

4/23/2014

TBS

B150

0.70

$ 495.00

$ 346.50

Preparation and review of task list in advance of meeting with Committee attorneys.

4/23/2014

TBS

B200

1.50

$ 495.00

$ 742.50

Frewsburg operations actions, including contract review and environmental documentation.

4/23/2014

TBS

B150

2.00

$ 495.00

$ 990.00

Creditor meeting with Debtor counsel and McDonald Hopkins attorneys.

4/23/2014

TBS

B200

2.00

$ 495.00

$ 990.00

Actions related to filing state and municipal franchise and excise tax forms.

4/24/2014

TBS

B280

0.30

$ 495.00

$ 148.50

Review of final settlement amounts from Yieh Metals.

4/24/2014

TBS

B110

0.50

$ 495.00

$ 247.50

Actions related to shareholder agreements for non-compete settlement purposes.

4/24/2014

TBS

B250

0.60

$ 495.00

$ 297.00

Review and response to request for proposal questions from B. White regarding the Frewsburg property.

4/25/2014

TBS

B200

0.40

$ 495.00

$ 198.00

Review of weekly cash snapshot and open payables analysis.

4/25/2014

TBS

B150

0.50

$ 495.00

$ 247.50

Review of correspondence related to union rejection notices and preparation for Chicago union meeting.

4/25/2014

TBS

B250

0.60

$ 495.00

$ 297.00

Actions related to retention of J. Schneider of Hilco.

4/25/2014

TBS

B200

2.00

$ 495.00

$ 990.00

Actions related to authorizing Bank of America account and related activity.

4/26/2014

TBS

B280

1.50

$ 495.00

$ 742.50

Actions related to liquidation analysis as requested for preparation by UCC.

4/28/2014

TBS

B280

0.10

$ 495.00

$ 49.50

Review of Chapter 7 Trustee estimated compensation for liquidation analysis.

4/28/2014

TBS

B200

0.10

$ 495.00

49.50

Email correspondence with S. Prebish of Patzik Frank.

4/28/2014

TBS

B110

0.30

$ 495.00

$ 148.50

Review of correspondence from S. Malloy (McDonald Hopkins) and responses to Adelman and Gettelmen.



Date

Name

Task Code

Hours

Rate

Fees

Description

4/28/2014

TBS

B200

0.30

$ 495.00

148.50

Review of responses from M. Sheffieck on proposed Frewsburg wind down proposal.

4/28/2014

TBS

B110

0.40

$ 495.00

$ 198.00

Review of outstanding professional invoices for payment.

4/28/2014

TBS

B250

0.40

$ 495.00

$ 198.00

Actions related to review and finalization of Hilco retention documents.

4/28/2014

TBS

B280

0.50

$ 495.00

247.50

Review of budget to actual analysis and related edits.

4/28/2014

TBS

B200

0.50

$ 495.00

247.50

Review of open tax and regulatory paperwork.

4/28/2014

TBS

B200

1.50

$ 495.00

$ 742.50

Actions required to remove remaining files for off site storage.

4/28/2014

TBS

B280

1.50

$ 495.00

$ 742.50

Review and edits to liquidation analysis.

4/28/2014

TBS

B200

2.50

$ 495.00

$ 1,237.50

Actions required for banking activity including Bank of America CashPro training.

4/29/2014

TBS

B200

0.30

$ 495.00

148.50

Actions required for manual payroll for Frewsburg employees.

4/29/2014

TBS

B250

0.30

$ 495.00

148.50

Call with B. White regarding Frewsburg Request for Proposal process.

4/29/2014

TBS

B110

0.30

$ 495.00

148.50

Call with S. Chaiken following Union Local 731 meeting.

4/29/2014

TBS

B250

0.30

$ 495.00

148.50

Review of final Hilco retention motion and affidavit.

4/29/2014

TBS

B150

0.40

$ 495.00

198.00

Call with Union Local 731 regarding Collective Bargaining Agreement.

4/29/2014

TBS

B110

0.40

$ 495.00

198.00

Call with E. Buck on various legal matters.

4/29/2014

TBS

B200

0.40

$ 495.00

398.00

Review of draft tolling activity invoice for March 2014.

4/29/2014

TBS

B100

0.40

$ 495.00

198.00

Review and actions related to non-compete agreements.

4/29/2014

TBS

B200

0.50

$ 495.00

247.50

Review of weekly payables and wire activity.

4/29/2014

TBS

B200

0.50

$ 495.00

247.50

Call with Bank of America related to banking activity.

4/29/2014

TBS

B280

0.50

$ 495.00

247.50

Review of cash flow activity and near term forecast.

4/29/2014

TBS

B200

1.00

$ 495.00

495.00

Meeting with City of Chicago inspector.

4/29/2014

TBS

B200

1.50

$ 495.00

742.50

Review of Frewsburg activity for March and year to date loss performance and other operational actions for Frewsburg.

4/29/2014

TBS

B280

3.00

$ 495.00

1485.00

Review and edits to draft liquidation analysis.

4/30/2014

TBS

B110

0.20

$ 495.00

99.00

Call with M. Lozier regarding non-compete agreements.

4/30/2014

TBS

B110

0.20

$ 495.00

99.00

Review of April 30, 2014 status hearing.

4/30/2014

TBS

B110

0.30

$ 495.00

148.50

Review of union bargaining agreement proposals and draft email for information requests from J. Joyce.

4/30/2014

TBS

B110

0.40

$ 495.00

198.00

Review of management liability policy quote from Hylant.

4/30/2014

TBS

B280

0.40

$ 495.00

198.00

Updates to liquidation analysis and related notations.

4/30/2014

TBS

B110

0.50

$ 495.00

247.50

Call with E. Buck and S. Chaiken regarding non-compete agreements.



Date

Name

Task Code

Hours

Rate

Fees

Description

5/8/2014

TBS

B150

0.20

$ 495.00

$ 99.00

Correspondence relating to Twin Village Scrap.

5/8/2014

TBS

B110

0.30

$ 495.00

$ 148.50

Correspondence related to non-compete agreements.

5/8/2014

TBS

B200

0.40

$ 495.00

$ 198.00

Review of and actions related to workers' compensation claim settlement.

5/8/2014

TBS

B110

0.50

$ 495.00

$ 247.50

Actions related to document storage in West Mifflin site.

5/8/2014

TBS

B200

0.50

$ 495.00

$ 247.50

Meeting with M. Lozier to discuss non-compete agreements, Frewsburg operations, and Transaction Services Agreement.

5/8/2014

TBS

B200

4.00

$ 495.00

$ 1,980.00

Review of and actions on payables and meetings at SGK with M. Sheffieck regarding bank account process and KW Metals reimbursement.

5/9/2014

TBS

B110

0.20

$ 495.00

$ 99.00

Email correspondence with CNA insurance regarding D&O coverage.

5/9/2014

TBS

B250

0.20

$ 495.00

$ 99.00

Email correspondence with J. Schneider regarding NC property documents.

5/9/2014

TBS

B110

0.30

$ 495.00

$ 148.50

Call with M. Lozier regarding ATI tolling agreement and non-compete agreements.

5/9/2014

TBS

B110

0.50

$ 495.00

$ 247.50

Review of draft letter to Cronimet and follow-up call with E. Buck regarding the same.

5/9/2014

TBS

B110

1.10

$ 495.00

$ 544.50

Calls with E. Buck regarding ATI tolling agreement

5/9/2014

TBS

B110

1.70

$ 495.00

$ 841.50

Review of ATI tolling agreement and historical analysis and email correspondence to M. Lozier regarding the same.

5/9/2014

TBS

B200

2.00

$ 495.00

$ 990.00

Meetings with M. Sheffieck regarding tolling activity and accounting charges.

5/12/2014

TBS

B110

0.20

$ 495.00

$ 99.00

Email correspondence with R. Newman regarding the TSA and ATI earn out data from M. Sheffieck.

5/12/2014

TBS

B110

0.40

$ 495.00

$ 198.00

Activities related to correspondence with Cronimet regarding non-compete agreements.

5/12/2014

TBS

B110

0.50

$ 495.00

$ 247.50

Review of written response from CNA insurance to tender coverage notice from Debtor.

5/12/2014

TBS

B200

0.50

$ 495.00

$ 247.50

Actions related to reviewing payables, cash position, and operations at Frewsburg.

5/12/2014

TBS

B150

0.70

$ 495.00

$ 346.50

Call with Creditor Committee professionals.

5/12/2014

TBS

B280

0.90

$ 495.00

$ 445.50

Review of analysis and information provided by M. Sheffieck related to the TSA and ATI earn out agreement.

5/13/2014

TBS

B200

0.30

$ 495.00

$ 148.50

Review of proposed order for rejecting USW CBA.

5/13/2014

TBS

B150

0.40

$ 495.00

$ 198.00

Call with E. Buck regarding Stainman Recycling set-off data creditor request.



Date

Name

Task Code

Hours

Rate

Fees

Description

5/16/2014

TBS

B110

0.60

$ 495.00

$ 297.00

Call with E. Buck to discuss various matters for the Debtor.

5/16/2014

TBS

B250

0.70

$ 495.00

$ 346.50

Call with B. White regarding Frewsburg sale and remediation options.

5/16/2014

TBS

B250

1.30

$ 495.00

$ 643.50

Meeting with J. Schneider of Hilco to discuss sale of North Carolina property.

5/16/2014

TBS

B110

1.50

$ 495.00

$ 742.50

Review of Plan of Liquidation and Disclosure Statement as filed by the Creditor Committee.

5/16/2014

TBS

B280

3.00

$ 495.00

$ 1,485.00

Financial analysis related to TSA.

5/19/2014

TBS

B110

0.10

$ 495.00

$ 49.50

Review of correspondence relating to deferred compensation from D. Agay and S. Towbin.

5/19/2014

TBS

B280

0.20

$ 495.00

$ 99.00

Review of budget to actual cash flow information.

5/19/2014

TBS

B110

0.20

$ 495.00

$ 99.00

Review of correspondence from D. Agay and S. Towbin regarding deferred compensation preference issues.

5/19/2014

TBS

B110

0.30

$ 495.00

$ 148.50

Review of draft stipulation with the USW union as drafted by S. Chaiken.

5/19/2014

TBS

B110

0.30

$ 495.00

$ 148.50

Call with E. Buck and S. Chaiken regarding review of Committee plan and Disclosure Statement,

5/19/2014

TBS

B200

0.30

$ 495.00

$ 148.50

Activities related to City of Chicago recycling permit citation.

5/19/2014

TBS

B280

0.30

$ 495.00

$ 148.50

Revisions to damage claim analysis based on adjustments to TSA charges.

5/19/2014

TBS

B110

0.50

$ 495.00

$ 247.50

Call with AON and insurance representatives regarding D&O coverages.

5/19/2014

TBS

B150

0.60

$ 495.00

$ 297.00

Call with Committee professionals regarding status issues.

5/19/2014

TBS

B110

0.80

$ 495.00

$ 396.00

Review and updates to April Monthly Operating Report.

5/20/2014

TBS

B110

0.20

$ 495.00

$ 99.00

Actions related to records retrieval and storage at West Mifflin facility.

5/20/2014

TBS

B10

0.30

$ 495.00

$ 148.50

Call with M. Sheffieck regarding data requests for the deferred compensation issue.

5/20/2014

TBS

B280

0.40

$ 495.00

$ 198.00

Analysis of deferred compensation data provided by M. Sheffieck.

5/20/2014

TBS

B110

0.40

$ 495.00

$ 198.00

Review of draft motions to reject Fairless Hills and Chicago union CBAs.

5/20/2014

TBS

B110

0.40

$ 495.00

$ 198.00

Call with E. Buck regarding deferred compensation.

5/21/2014

TBS

B110

0.20

$ 495.00

$ 99.00

Review of correspondence from C. Crandall at Marsh regarding insurance policies at Frewsburg.

5/21/2014

TBS

B110

2.00

$ 495.00

$ 990.00

Activities related to D&O insurance application with Hylant.

5/22/2014

TBS

B200

0.30

$ 495.00

$ 148.50

Actions required to process weekly manual payroll checks.

5/22/2014

TBS

B150

0.30

$ 495.00

$ 148.50

Call with R. Newman of Alvarez and Marsal.

5/22/2014

TBS

B200

0.40

$ 495.00

$ 198.00

Call with S. Yates regarding the Kempner litigation.



Date

Name

Task Code

Hours

Rate

Fees

Description

5/22/2014

TBS

B200

0.50

$ 495.00

$ 247.50

Call with M. Salazar regarding Frewsburg and North Carolina sale opportunities.

5/22/2014

TBS

B150

0.70

$ 495.00

$ 346.50

Call with E. Buck, S. Malloy, and D. Agay regarding UCC issues relating to the pending litigation and non-compete issues.

5/22/2014

TBS

B200

1.50

$ 742.50

Actions related to Frewsburg operations.

5/22/2014

TBS

B200

2.00

$ 495.00

$ 990.00

Review of cash flow activity related to operations and estate obligations, including review of professional invoices for payment.

5/22/2014

TBS

B200

3.00

$ 495.00

$ 1,485.00

Review of payables and payment processing activities.

5/23/2014

TBS

B200

0.20

$ 495.00

$ 99.00

Email correspondence with E. Buck regarding Kempner litigation.

5/23/2014

TBS

B200

0.30

$ 495.00

$ 148.50

Email correspondence with M. Lozier regarding union CBA rejection notices.

5/23/2014

TBS

B200

0.30

$ 495.00

$ 148.50

Call with S. Chaiken regarding union rejection notices.

5/23/2014

TBS

B110

0.30

$ 495.00

$ 148.50

Actions related to D&O insurance application with Hylant.

5/23/2014

TBS

B200

0.40

$ 495.00

$ 198.00

Reviewed motions to reject Fairless Hills and Chicago CBAs.

5/23/2014

TBS

B110

0.50

$ 495.00

$ 247.50

Call with E. Buck regarding court hearings scheduled for May 27, 2014.

5/27/2014

TBS

B110

0.10

$ 495.00

$ 49.50

Email correspondence with Bank of America regarding account authorizations.

5/27/2014

TBS

B200

0.10

$ 495.00

$ 49.50

Correspondence regarding Nitron radiation equipment replacement.

5/27/2014

TBS

B110

0.30

$ 495.00

$ 148.50

Correspondence and review of Arch Insurance Group D&O application.

5/27/2014

TBS

B280

0.30

$ 495.00

$ 148.50

Review of cash flow budget to actual report and related discussions with M. Wills.

5/27/2014

TBS

B200

0.30

$ 495.00

$ 148.50

Bank account activity actions to pay for replacement RadComm equipment for Frewsburg plant.

5/27/2014

TBS

B120

0.50

$ 495.00

$ 247.50

Review of ATI tolling earn out agreement documents and analysis prior to court hearing.

5/27/2014

TBS

B110

0.80

$ 495.00

$ 396.00

Review of Bankruptcy Court and District Court complaints prior to hearings on 5/27/14.

5/27/2014

TBS

B110

2.50

$ 495.00

$ 1,237.50

Hearing in Bankruptcy Court regarding non-compete and jurisdiction issues and follow-up meeting with D. Agay, E. Buck, and H. Adelman.

5/28/2014

TBS

B110

2.00

$ 495.00

$ 990.00

Attended hearing in Bankruptcy Court and follow-up meeting with E. Buck and H. Adelman.

5/29/2014

TBS

B200

0.10

$ 495.00

$ 49.50

Call with M. Wills regarding S. Schlottman, payables, and records retrieval.

5/29/2014

TBS

B110

0.10

$ 495.00

$ 49.50

Review of correspondence from Swiss Re regarding workers' comp claims.

5/29/2014

TBS

B250

0.10

$ 495.00

$ 49.50

Email correspondence regarding Frewsburg site visit.



Date

Name

Task Code

Hours

Rate

Fees

Description

6/6/2014

TBS

Case Administration

0.50

$ 495.00

$ 247.50

Call with Mark Lozier regarding KW Metals settlement.

6/6/2014

TBS

Case Administration

0.50

$ 495.00

$ 247.50

Status meeting with J. Zappone regarding KW Metals settlement.

6/6/2014

TBS

Case Administration

1.00

$ 495.00

$ 495.00

Call with Erich Buck regarding 9019 settlement with KW Metals.

6/9/2014

TBS

Operations

0.10

$ 495.00

$ 49.50

Correspondence relating to BCBS payments.

6/9/2014

TBS

Operations

0.10

$ 495.00

$ 49.50

Email correspondence with M. Wills regarding March 2014 tolling receipt.

6/9/2014

TBS

Case Administration

0.20

$ 495.00

$ 99.00

Correspondence related to proposed 9019 settlement.

6/9/2014

TBS

Case Administration

0.30

$ 495.00

$ 148.50

Correspondence regarding D&O insurance coverage and application process.

6/9/2014

TBS

Case Administration

0.30

$ 495.00

$ 148.50

Correspondence related to the Kempner vs. Keywell litigation matter.

6/9/2014

TBS

Case Administration

0.30

$ 495.00

$ 148.50

Correspondence relating to D&O coverage.

6/9/2014

TBS

Real Estate

0.30

$ 495.00

$ 148.50

Correspondence with Bruce White regarding Frewsburg RFPs outstanding and follow-up site visits.

6/9/2014

TBS

Data Analysis

0.30

$ 495.00

$ 148.50

Review of cash flow activity and related reporting.

6/9/2014

TBS

Case Administration

0.50

$ 495.00

$ 247.50

Review and preparation of May 2014 professional invoice.

6/9/2014

TBS

Case Administration

0.50

$ 495.00

$ 247.50

Review of Defendant's Answers and Counterclaims for District Court matter.

6/9/2014

TBS

Case Administration

0.70

$ 495.00

$ 346.50

Review of Bruce Miller claims and settlement offer; discussion with Jack Joyce regarding the same.

6/9/2014

TBS

Case Administration

1.00

$ 495.00

$ 495.00

Call with E. Buck to discuss proposed 9019 settlement discussions with KW Metals and similar issues.

6/9/2014

TBS

Case Administration

1.00

$ 495.00

$ 495.00

Meeting with Mark Lozier to discuss status of 9019 settlement provisions and related review of summary,

6/9/2014

TBS

Case Administration

1.30

$ 495.00

$ 643.50

Call with E. Buck to discuss proposed 9019 settlement discussions with KW Metals and similar issues.

6/9/2014

TBS

Case Administration

2.50

$ 495.00

$ 1,237.50

Analysis of proposed 9019 settlement motion economics.

6/9/2014

TBS

Operations

3.50

$ 495.00

$ 1,732.50

Operational Frewsburg issues and related estate administrative actions.

6/10/2014

TBS

Case Administration

0.10

$ 495.00

$ 49.50

Review of Cronimet motion for clarification.

6/10/2014

TBS

Case Administration

0.40

$ 495.00

$ 198.00

Correspondence related to the Kempner vs. Keywell litigation matter.

6/10/2014

TBS

Case Administration

0.40

$ 495.00

$ 198.00

Review of 9019 settlement with USW prepared by A&G.

6/10/2014

TBS

Real Estate

1.00

$ 495.00

$ 495.00

Review of Benchmark environmental report and related correspondence.

6/10/2014

TBS

Case Administration

2.00

$ 495.00

$ 990.00

Calls with S. Chaiken and E. Buck regarding proposed 9019 settlement.



Date

Name

Task Code

Hours

Rate

Fees

Description

6/10/2014

TBS

Case Administration

3.50

$ 495.00

$ 1,732.50

Analysis of proposed 9019 settlement motion economics.

6/11/2014

TBS

Operations

1.00

$ 495.00

$ 495.00

Actions related to review of payables and other estate administrative matter.

6/11/2014

TBS

Data Analysis

1.00

$ 495.00

$ 495.00

Analysis of proposed 9019 settlement motion economics.

6/11/2014

TBS

Case Administration

1.00

$ 495.00

$ 495.00

Calls with Erich Buck regarding proposed 9019 settlement motion.

6/12/2014

TBS

Case Administration

0.10

$ 495.00

$ 49.50

Correspondence related to proposed 9019 settlement.

6/12/2014

TBS

Operations

0.10

$ 495.00

$ 49.50

Review of orders rejecting USW CBAs.

6/12/2014

TBS

Case Administration

0.40

$ 495.00

$ 198.00

Correspondence with UCC professionals related to the proposed 9019 settlement.

6/12/2014

TBS

Case Administration

0.60

$ 495.00

$ 297.00

Call with R. Newman of Alvarez and Marsal to discuss proposed 9019 settlement aspects and related review of information.

6/12/2014

TBS

Case Administration

0.80

$ 495.00

$ 396.00

Call with E. Buck regarding proposed 9019 settlement.

6/13/2014

TBS

Case Administration

0.80

$ 495.00

$ 396.00

Pre-call with Debtor counsel to discuss proposed 9019 settlement specifics.

6/16/2014

TBS

Case Administration

1.30

$ 495.00

$ 643.50

Call with UCC professionals to discuss proposed 9019 settlement details.

16/16/2014

TBS

Case Administration

0.10

$ 495.00

$ 49.50

Correspondence related to draft 9019 settlement agreement with KW Metals.

16/16/2014

TBS

Case Administration

0.10

$ 495.00

$ 49.50

Review of correspondence related to Pavilion collections issue.

6/16/2014

TBS

Operations

0.20

$ 495.00

$ 99.00

Email correspondence with P. Lundin regarding Frewsburg operations.

16/16/2014

TBS

Case Administration

0.30

$ 495.00

$ 148.50

Call with Mark Lozier to discuss 9019 settlement offer.

6/16/2014

TBS

Case Administration

0.30

$ 495.00

$ 148.50

Review of professional serviced invoices for A&M and A&G for payment.

6/16/2014

TBS

Case Administration

0.40

$ 495.00

$ 198.00

Status update with Jeff Zappone to discuss 9019 settlement offer.

6/16/2014

TBS

Case Administration

0.50

$ 495.00

$ 247.50

Calls with Erick Buck to discuss 9019 settlement motions.

6/16/2014

TBS

Case Administration

1.50

$ 495.00

$ 742.50

Meeting with Howard Adelman and Erich Buck to review and discuss KW Metals settlement provisions.

6/17/2014

TBS

Operations

0.20

$ 495.00

$ 99.00

Email correspondence with P. Lundin regarding Frewsburg operations.

6/17/2014

TBS

Case Administration

0.40

$ 495.00

$ 198.00

Activities related to rail car lease rejections.

6/17/2014

TBS

Case Administration

0.40

$ 495.00

$ 198.00

Call with Mark Lozier to discuss 9019 settlement offer.

6/17/2014

TBS

Operations

0.50

$ 495.00

$ 247.50

Cash flow and bank account activity review.

6/18/2014

TBS

Operations

0.20

$ 495.00

$ 99.00

Email correspondence with P. Lundin regarding Frewsburg operations.

6/18/2014

TBS

Case Administration

0.50

$ 495.00

$ 247.50

Research related to 9019 settlement motions.



Date

Name

Task Code

Hours

Rate

Fees

Description

6/24/2014

TBS

Case Administration

0.50

$ 495.00

$ 247.50

Redline edits to T. Stallkamp affidavit draft.

6/24/2014

TBS

Operations

0.80

$ 495.00

$ 396.00

Operational Frewsburg issues and related estate administrative actions.

6/25/2014

TBS

Operations

0.10

$ 495.00

$ 49.50

Email correspondence with Patty Lundin regarding Frewsburg site visit for Environ.

6/25/2014

TBS

Operations

0.20

$ 495.00

$ 99.00

Call with Mark Lozier regarding Fairless Hills property.

6/25/2014

TBS

Case Administration

0.40

$ 495.00

$ 198.00

Call with Erich Buck regarding Disclosure Statement hearing and Fairless Hills lease.

6/25/2014

TBS

Real Estate

1.00

$ 495.00

$ 495.00

Prepared draft budget for UCC professionals related to Frewsburg wind down costs.

6/26/2014

TBS

Case Administration

0.40

$ 495.00

$ 198.00

Correspondence with R. Newman regarding Frewsburg budget assumptions.

6/26/2014

TBS

Operations

0.50

$ 495.00

$ 247.50

Meeting with Mike Sheffieck regarding insurance issues.

6/26/2014

TBS

Case Administration

3.00

$ 495.00

$ 1,485.00

Economic analysis of potential ranges for proposed 9019 settlement.

6/26/2014

TBS

Operations

4.00

$ 495.00

$ 1,980.00

Actions related to reviewing payables and cash flow activities.

6/27/2014

TBS

Case Administration

0.50

$ 495.00

$ 247.50

Follow-up call with Erich Buck and Steve Chaiken regarding proposed 9019 settlement.

6/27/2014

TBS

Case Administration

0.50

$ 495.00

$ 247.50

Pre-call with Debtor counsel to discuss proposed 9019 settlement specifics.

6/27/2014

TBS

Operations

1.20

$ 495.00

$ 594.00

Review and actions related to cash flow activity.

6/27/2014

TBS

Meetings of and Communications

1.40

$ 495.00

$ 693.00

Call with Committee regarding proposed 9019 settlement.

6/27/2014

TBS

Case Administration

1.50

$ 495.00

$ 742.50

Review of revised draft settlement agreements and affidavit and related comments.

Total

84.80

$ 41,976.00



Date

Nam

Task Code

Hours

Rate

Fees

Description

7/18/2014

TBS

Operations

2.50

$ 495.00

$ 1,237.50

Review of payables and cash flow activity actions.

7/21/2014

TBS

Case Administration

0.20

$ 495.00

$ 99.00

Correspondence requesting settlement issue and monthly

7/21/2014

TBS

Case Administration

0.20

$ 495.00

$ 99.00

Correspondence related to Eureka data room.

7/21/2014

TBS

Case Administration

0.50

$ 495.00

$ 247.50

Review of monthly operating report and call with M. Wills to review draft report.

7/22/2014

TBS

Case Administration

0.10

$ 495.00

$ 49.50

Call with E. Buck regarding audit professional retention.

7/22/2014

TBS

Case Administration

0.20

$ 495.00

$ 99.00

Actions related to filing June monthly operating report.

7/22/2014

TBS

Case Administration

0.30

$ 495.00

$ 148.50

Email correspondence with Joe Stastny of Mulchay Salvador regarding Form 5500 audits.

7/22/2014

TBS

Case Administration

0.30

$ 495.00

$ 148.50

Summary of open issues for audit professionals.

7/22/2014

TBS

Case Administration

0.40

$ 495.00

$ 198.00

Call with Greg Mills of Mulchay Salvador regarding retention process.

7/22/2014

TBS

Case Administration

0.50

$ 495.00

$ 247.50

Preparation and review of June 2014 professional invoice.

7/23/2014

TBS

Operations

0.10

$ 495.00

$ 49.50

Correspondence with E. Buck regarding professional payments.

7/23/2014

TBS

Case Administration

0.20

$ 495.00

$ 99.00

Correspondence with E. Buck and M. Lozier.

7/23/2014

TBS

Operations

0.20

$ 495.00

$ 99.00

Correspondence regarding 401k Form 5500 extension.

7/23/2014

TBS

Case Administration

0.30

$ 495.00

$ 148.50

Call with M. Lozier and correspondence with E. Buck regarding 9019 settlement documents.

7/23/2014

TBS

Meetings of and Communications

0.40

$ 495.00

$ 198.00

Activities related to document production for NewKey lender deposition.

7/24/2014

TBS

Case Administration

0.20

$ 495.00

$ 99.00

Follow-up meeting with Erich Buck regarding planned deposition.

7/24/2014

TBS

Operations

0.50

$ 495.00

$ 247.50

Review of manual payroll and related activities; call with M. Wills regarding payables.

7/24/2014

TBS

Operations

0.50

$ 495.00

$ 247.50

Administrative activities related to payables and cash flow.

7/24/2014

TBS

Case Administration

1.00

$ 495.00

$ 495.00

Attendance at City of Chicago administrative hearing and related activities.

7/25/2014

TBS

Case Administration

0.20

$ 495.00

$ 99.00

Correspondence related to data requests for UCC related to 9019 settlement motion.

7/25/2014

TBS

Case Administration

0.30

$ 495.00

$ 148.50

Call with Karen Beninato regarding ax filings.

7/25/2014

TBS

Case Administration

0.30

$ 495.00

$ 148.50

Call with Chris Sokolowski at McGladrey.



Date

Name

Task Code

Hours

Rate

Fees

Description

7/2/2014

MJW

Operations

0.20

$355.00

$ 71.00

Correspondence with T. Stallkamp (CM) regarding case developments, including discussions with the UCC and KW metals.

7/2/2014

MJW

Operations

0.50

$355.00

$ 177.50

Review of unsecured creditor committee requests and related follow-up.

7/3/2014

MJW

Meetings of and Communications

0.20

$355.00

$ 71.00

Request for additional invoice support from Patty Lundin.

7/3/2014

MJW

Operations

0.50

$355.00

$ 177.50

Review of support and issuance of wires for week ended 6-27-14.

7/3/2014

MJW

Operations

0.50

$355.00

$ 177.50

Coordination of termination documents delivery from storage as it relates to collection of non-competes.

7/3/2014

MJW

Meetings of and Communications

0.50

$355.00

$ 177.50

Correspondence with T. Stallkamp (CM) regarding status of case, work to be performed, and plans for collection of non-compete agreement project.

7/3/2014

MJW

Operations

0.50

$355.00

$ 177.50

Indexing, file preparation, and distribution of non-competes to E. Buck (A&G) and S. Chaiken (A&G).

7/3/2014

MJW

Operations

1.00

$355.00

$ 355.00

Preparation of non-compete agreement listing based on termination listing provided by management as it relates to on-going settlement negotiations.

7/3/2014

MJW

Operations

4.00

$355.00

$ 1,420.00

Collection and copying of non-compete agreements as it relates to on-going settlement negotiations.

7/7/2014

MJW

Operations

0.50

$355.00

$ 177.50

Edits for non-compete tracker.

7/7/2014

MJW

Operations

1.00

$355.00

$ 355.00

Preparation of bank reconciliation for the week ended 7-4-14.

7/7/2014

MJW

Operations

4.00

$355.00

$ 1,420.00

Preparation of 7-4-14 budget vs. actual.

7/11/2014

MJW

Meetings of and Communications

0.20

$355.00

$ 71.00

Request for additional invoice support from Patty Lundin (SGK).

7/11/2014

MJW

Operations

0.50

$355.00

$ 177.50

Review of support and issuance of wires for week ended 6-27-14.

7/11/2014

MJW

Meetings of and Communications

0.50

$355.00

$ 177.50

Correspondence with T. Stallkamp (CM) regarding status of case and work to be performed.

7/11/2014

MJW

Operations

0.50

$355.00

$ 177.50

Review of objection filed by creditors committee related to pending settlement.



Date

Name

Task Code

Hours

Rate

Fees

Description

9/8/2014

TBS

Case Administration

0.50

$ 495.00

$ 247.50

Call with Erich Buck and Steve Chaiken regarding administrative estate issues.

9/9/2014

TBS

Case Administration

0.20

$ 495.00

$ 99.00

Email correspondence to McGladrey regarding retention procedures.

9/9/2014

TBS

Real Estate

0.30

$ 495.00

$ 148.50

Review of email correspondence related to environmental claims.

9/9/2014

TBS

Operations

0.30

$ 495.00

$ 148.50

Review of payables correspondence.

9/10/2014

TBS

Operations

0.20

$ 495.00

$ 99.00

Correspondence with KW Metals regarding Frewsburg operations and equipment moves.

9/10/2014

TBS

Case Administration

0.70

$ 495.00

$ 346.50

Calls with Erich Buck regarding documents and the UCC's subpoena request.

9/10/2014

TBS

Operations

1.50

$ 495.00

$ 742.50

Activities relating to payables and cash flow management activities.

9/11/2014

TBS

Case Administration

0.30

$ 495.00

$ 148.50

Correspondence related to Debtor documents in storage.

9/11/2014

TBS

Case Administration

0.40

$ 495.00

$ 198.00

Correspondence and calls with S. Chaiken regarding Liberty deductible buy-out offer.

9/11/2014

TBS

Case Administration

0.50

$ 495.00

$ 247.50

Calls with Erich Buck regarding documents and the UCC's subpoena request.

9/12/2014

TBS

Case Administration

0.30

$ 495.00

$ 148.50

Call with Mike Wills regarding payables and estate-related matters.

9/12/2014

TBS

Operations

4.00

$ 495.00

$ 1,980.00

Payables and cash flow management activities, including reconciliation activities.

9/15/2014

TBS

Operations

0.20

$ 495.00

$ 99.00

Call with Mike Wills regarding banking activities.

9/15/2014

TBS

Case Administration

0.20

$ 495.00

$ 99.00

Call with Rich Newman of Alvarez and Marsal regarding transition items.

9/15/2014

TBS

Operations

0.30

$ 495.00

$ 148.50

Correspondence with Frewsburg plant regarding treatment chemicals and forklift leases.

9/15/2014

TBS

Case Administration

1.10

$ 495.00

$ 544.50

Cash flow activity and payables reconciliation; correspondence related to payables.

9/15/2014

TBS

Real Estate

1.50

$ 495.00

$ 742.50

Call with Bruce White of Barnes and Thomburg regarding Frewsburg and other administrative issues.

9/16/2014

TBS

Case Administration

0.10

$ 495.00

$ 49.50

Correspondence with Erich Buck and Steve Chaiken regarding Frewsburg Administrator role.

9/16/2014

TBS

Operations

0.20

$ 495.00

$ 99.00

Call with Patty Lundin regarding Frewsburg operational issues.

9/16/2014

TBS

Case Administration

0.30

$ 495.00

$ 148.50

Call with Steve Chaiken to discuss transition issues to Frewsburg Administrator.



Date

Name

Task Code

Hours

Rate

Fees

Description

9/29/2014

TBS

Operations

0.30

$ 495.00

$ 148.50

Cash flow activities; email correspondence with Stacey Schlottman.

9/29/2014

TBS

Operations

0.50

$ 495.00

$ 247.50

Activities related to Marsh for aviation insurance renewal, including call with Courtney Crandali.

9/30/2014

TBS

Case Administration

0.10

$ 495.00

$ 49.50

Email correspondence with Greg Mills regarding 401k audit.

9/30/2014

TBS

Case Administration

0.80

$ 495.00

$ 396.00

Call and email correspondence with Hylant to discuss crime and fiduciary insurance policy renewals and expirations.

9/30/2014

TBS

Operations

1.00

$ 495.00

$ 495.00

Activities related to Marsh for aviation insurance renewal.

9/30/2014

TBS

Operations

3.50

$ 495.00

$ 1,732.50

Activities required for Aon environmental information for Frewsburg plant, including revised applications.

Total

48.70

$ 24,106.50



Date

Name

Task Code

Hours

Rate

Fees

Description

10/1/2014

TBS

Operations

0.30

$ 495.00

$ 348.50

Call with Patty Lundin regarding Frewsburg operations.

10/1/2014

TBS

Operations

0.50

$ 495.00

$ 247.50

Cash flow activities, including review of Fresburg invoices.

10/1/2014

TBS

Case Administration

0.50

$ 495.00

$ 247.50

Call with Max West at Aon regarding insurance quote requried for Plan Administrator role.

10/1/2014

TBS

Case Administration

1.00

$ 495.00

$ 495.00

Review of Frewsburg Administrator engagement letter draft and related calls with Adelman & Gettleman.

10/2/2014

TBS

Case Administration

0.50

$ 495.00

$ 247.50

Review of Frewsburg operating expenses in relation to cash balance required for Frewsburg Administrator role.

10/2/2014

TBS

Case Administration

0.50

$ 495.00

$ 247.50

Call with S. Chaiken regarding Frewsburg Administrator letter and insurance requirements.

10/2/2014

TBS

Case Administration

0.60

$ 495.00

$ 297.00

Call with Joel Schneider regarding Goldmine property bid status and related options.

10/2/2014

TBS

Operations

0.80

$ 495.00

$ 396.00

Cash flow actvities, including manual payroll funding and review.

10/3/2014

TBS

Case Administration

0.20

$ 495.00

$ 99.00

Correspondence with Erich Buck regarding Bruce Miller litigation.

10/3/2014

TBS

Case Administration

0.40

$ 495.00

$ 198.00

Actions related to pulling SGK documents pursuant to UCC subpoena.

10/3/2014

TBS

Case Administration

0.50

$ 495.00

$ 247.50

Activities related to review of engagment letter draft.

10/3/2014

TBS

Operations

1.00

$ 495.00

$ 495.00

Cash flow activities and related actions, including payables review.

10/6/2014

TBS

Case Administration

0.20

$ 495.00

$ 99.00

Review of KCL Management Board resolution and corporate filings.

10/6/2014

TBS

Case Administration

0.20

$ 495.00

$ 99.00

Correspondence with Rich Newman regarding TSA extension with KW Metals.

10/6/2014

TBS

Case Administration

0.20

$ 495.00

$ 99.00

Correspondence with Aon regarding insurance requirements for Frewsburg Administrator role.

10/6/2014

TBS

Case Administration

0.20

$ 495.00

$ 99.00

Correspondence with Erich Buck and Steve Chaiken regarding effective date and transition items.

10/6/2014

TBS

Operations

3.60

$ 495.00

$ 1,782.00

Activities related to banking and cash flow, including manual checks and wires.

10/7/2014

TBS

Operations

0.10

$ 495.00

$ 49.50

Correspondence with Mark Lozier regarding niobium sale.

10/7/2014

TBS

Case Administration

0.30

$ 495.00

$ 148.50

Correspondence and calls with Erich Buck and Steve Chaiken regarding Aon insurance process.

10/7/2014

TBS

Case Administration

0.40

$ 495.00

$ 198.00

Call with Steve Chaiken regarding insurance status.



Date

Name

Task Code

Hours

Rate

Fees

Description

10/7/2014

TBS

Case Administration

0.50

$ 495.00

$ 247.50

Activities related to the MPS 401k audit management letter execution.

10/8/2014

TBS

Case Administration

0.20

$ 495.00

$ 99.00

Email correspondence with Aon regarding insurance quotes.

10/8/2014

TBS

Case Administration

0.30

$ 495.00

$ 148.50

Review of Adelman & Gettleman and Barnes and Thornburg professional invoices.

10/8/2014

TBS

Case Administration

0.30

$ 495.00

$ 148.50

Call with Erich Buck regarding Aon insurance status.

10/8/2014

TBS

Case Administration

0.30

$ 495.00

$ 148.50

Call with Erich Buck regarding subpoenas.

10/8/2014

TBS

Case Administration

0.30

$ 495.00

$ 348.50

Email correspondence with Rich Newman regarding environmental insurance.

10/8/2014

TBS

Operations

0.40

$ 495.00

$ 198.00

Activities related to banking and cash flow.

10/8/2014

TBS

Case Administration

0.50

$ 495.00

$ 247.50

Review of subpoena for Cronimet litigation and related correspondence.

10/8/2014

TBS

Case Administration

0.50

$ 495.00

$ 247.50

Review of correspondence and Board resolution for resignation of CRO position and related call with Erich Buck re: the same.

10/9/2014

TBS

Operations

0.40

$ 495.00

$ 198.00

Correspondence with Murion (administrative creditor) regarding past due balances.

10/9/2014

TBS

Case Administration

0.40

$ 495.00

$ 198.00

Review of McGladrey retention order and affidavit of disinterestedness.

10/9/2014

TBS

Operations

0.50

$ 495.00

$ 247.50

Activities related to cash flow, incluidng manual payroll checks.

10/9/2014

TBS

Case Administration

0.50

$ 495.00

$ 247.50

Review of insurance quote from Aon and related call and correspondence with Steve Chaiken.

10/10/2014

TBS

Case Administration

0.10

$ 495.00

$ 49.50

Review of final McGladrey retention order and notices.

10/10/2014

TBS

Case Administration

0.20

$ 495.00

$ 99.00

Correspondence with Aon to bind insurance policy.

10/10/2014

TBS

Case Administration

0.20

$495.00

$ 99.00

Call with Steve Chaiken regarding effective date status.

10/10/2014

TBS

Case Administration

0.40

$ 495.00

$ 198.00

Review of September invoice entries and related billing activities and invoice preparation.

10/10/2014

TBS

Case Administration

1.50

$ 495.00

$ 742.50

Preparation of open items for effective date transition; budget cash transfer at effective date.

10/13/2014

TBS

Case Administration

0.10

$ 495.00

$ 49.50

Correspondence regarding Frewsburg insurance.

10/13/2014

TBS

Operations

0.10

$ 495.00

$ 49.50

Correspondence with Mark Lozier and Rich Newman re: niobium sale.

10/13/2014

TBS

Case Administration

0.20

$ 495.00

$ 99.00

Correspondence regarding Form 5500 audit and reporting.



Date

Name

Task Code

Hours

Rate

Fees

Description

9/2/2014

TBS

Case Administration

0.30

$ 495.00

$ 148.50

Review of redline versions of confirmation order changes from the UCC and NewKey lenders.

9/2/2014

TBS

Case Administration

0.40

$ 495.00

$ 198.00

Actions related to consulting agreements for Jack Joyce and Laura Podilsiak.

9/2/2014

TBS

Operations

0.50

$ 495.00

$ 247.50

Correspondence related to payments and 401(k) audit.

9/3/2014

TBS

Operations

0.20

$ 495.00

$ 99.00

Pay exception management and related cash flow activity.

9/3/2014

TBS

Operations

0.30

$ 495.00

$ 148.50

Review of Bruce Miller claim hearing results.

9/3/2014

TBS

Operations

0.30

$ 495.00

$ 148.50

Correspondence regarding workers' compensation invoices.

9/4/2014

TBS

Operations

0.20

$ 495.00

$ 99.00

Email correspondence with Patty Lundin regarding Frewsburg operations.

9/4/2014

TBS

Case Administration

0.20

$ 495.00

$ 99.00

Correspondence regarding Liberty letter of credit.

9/4/2014

TBS

Operations

0.20

$ 495.00

$ 99.00

Call with Mike Wills regarding payables and reconciliation.

9/4/2014

TBS

Case Administration

0.30

$ 495.00

$ 148.50

Review of McDonald Hopkins, Barnes & Thornburg, and Elijah professional invoices.

9/4/2014

TBS

Operations

1.50

$ 495.00

$ 742.50

Cash flow and payables activities, including manual payroll and wire reconciliations.

9/5/2014

TBS

Case Administration

0.10

$ 495.00

$ 49.50

Email correspondence with M. Sheffieck regarding data room.

9/5/2014

TBS

Operations

0.20

$ 495.00

$ 99.00

Meeting with K. Beninato to review Form 5500 reporting requirements.

9/5/2014

TBS

Operations

0.20

$ 495.00

$ 99.00

Meeting with Mike Sheffieck (KW Metaks) to discuss various Frewsburg and estate operating issues.

9/5/2014

TBS

Operations

0.50

$ 495.00

$ 247.50

Meeting with Stacey Schlottman to review payables and outstanding reporting items.

9/5/2014

TBS

Operations

1.00

$ 495.00

$ 495.00

Banking and cash flow activities.

9/5/2014

TBS

Case Administration

2.00

$ 495.00

$ 990.00

Meeting at KW Metals to review and sign 2013 tax returns.

9/6/2014

TBS

Case Administration

0.30

$ 495.00

$ 148.50

Correspondence with McGladrey and review of submitted engagement letters.

9/7/2014

TBS

Case Administration

0.50

$ 495.00

$ 247.50

Preparation of August 2014 invoice and related detail.

9/8/2014

TBS

Operations

0.20

$ 495.00

$ 99.00

Correspondence with M. Wills regarding payables.

9/8/2014

TBS

Operations

0.30

$ 495.00

$ 148.50

Call with Mark Lozier regarding TSA status.



Expense Code

Description

Amount

M Total

Mileage

$ 82.26

ME Total

Meals

$ 13.44

PK Total

Parking

$ 200.00

TC Total

Telecommunications Charges

$ 56.60

TR Total

Ground Transportation

$ 128.53

Grand Total

$ 480.83



Expense Code

Description

Amount

M Total

Mileage

$ 80.64

TC Total

Telecommunications

$ 174.79

TR Total

Ground Transportation

$ 86.27

Grand Total

$ 341.70



Expense Code

Description

Amount

CS Total

Courier Services.

$ 28.80

M Total

Mileage.

$ 60.48

PK Total

Parking.

$ 15.00

PO Total

Postage.

$ 16.48

TR Total

Ground Transportation.

$ 113.68

Grand Total

$ 234.44



Expense Code

Description

Amount

AF Total

Airfare

$ 1,222.00

GR Total

Gratuities

$ 1.00

LO Total

Lodging

$ 220.68

M Total

Mileage

$ 60.48

PK Total

Parking

$ 282.00

PO Total

Postage

$ 6.71

TC Total

Telecommunications

$ 77.51

TR Total

Ground Transportation

$ 456.49

Grand Total

$ 2,326.87



Expense Code

Description

Amount

M Total

Mileage.

$ 128.80

PO Total

Postage.

$ 7.84

TC Total

Telecommunications.

$ 109.03

TR Total

Ground transportation.

$ 14.00

Grand Total

$ 259.67



Expense Code

Description

Amount

M Total

Mileage

$ 29.12

PK Total

Parking

$ 81.00

PO Total

Postage

$ 10.08

PR Total

Printing Expense

$ 45.37

TC Total

Telecommunications Charges

$ 109.22

Grand Total

$ 274.79



Expense Code

Description

Amount

OS Total

Office Supplies

$ 32.75

PO Total

Postage

$ 18.96

TC Total

Telecommunications Charges

$ 74.58

TR Total

Ground Transportation / Mileage

$ 71.55

Grand Total

$ 197.84



Expense Code

Description

Amount

CS Total

Courier Services

$ 6.50

PO Total

Postage

$ 17.94

TC Total

Telecommunications Charges

$ 34.03

Grand Total

$ 58.47




Summaries of

In re SGK Ventures, LLC

UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT NORTHERN DISTRICT OF ILLINOIS EASTERN DIVISION
Dec 23, 2014
Case No. 13 B 37603 (Bankr. N.D. Ill. Dec. 23, 2014)
Case details for

In re SGK Ventures, LLC

Case Details

Full title:In re: SGK VENTURES, LLC (f/k/a KEYWELL LLC), Debtor.

Court:UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT NORTHERN DISTRICT OF ILLINOIS EASTERN DIVISION

Date published: Dec 23, 2014

Citations

Case No. 13 B 37603 (Bankr. N.D. Ill. Dec. 23, 2014)