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Operator of Monster and CareerBuilder Files Chapter 11, Sells Key Units

The firm is seeking $20 million in financing under court oversight following divestitures of its job board along with specialty websites.

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Jobbörse vor dem Aus: Monster.de ist insolvent – das passiert jetzt
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Overview

  • The company initiated a court-supervised Chapter 11 reorganization in Delaware, citing debts between $100 million to $500 million with assets valued at $50 million to $100 million.
  • JobGet has agreed to acquire the primary job search division under a stalking horse bid arrangement.
  • Canadian media firm Valnet will purchase Military.com, Fastweb.com to expand its specialized recruitment content portfolio.
  • Valsoft will take control of the company’s government-focused software services business to help cover obligations.
  • CEO Jeff Furman attributed the insolvency to a challenging macroeconomic environment paired with intensified competition from platforms such as LinkedIn.