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Pat McGrath Labs Files for Chapter 11, Halts Lender’s Auction as Brand Continues Operating

The move pauses a lender-run auction to pursue a court-supervised restructuring.

Overview

  • Pat McGrath Labs filed for Chapter 11 on Jan. 22 in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Florida, according to court and company statements.
  • The company says it will keep selling products during the case, with inventory remaining available on patmcgrath.com and at major retailers including Sephora and Ulta.
  • Filings report liabilities in the tens of millions of dollars, and emergency motions seek approval to pay critical vendors ($426,402) and employee compensation ($689,324).
  • Pat McGrath has pledged $1 million to support payments in the case, while a disputed April 2025 loan from GDA PMG Funding remains central, with the company citing $17.5 million received and the lender claiming more than $43 million owed.
  • A lender-led asset auction managed by Hilco Global and slated for late January is now postponed, and the company’s plan could include new investment, a financial restructuring or a sale; Gordian Group and Pack Law are advising.