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General Information:

On April 9, 2026, each of the 2 Debtors filed voluntary petitions for relief under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code (the “Bankruptcy Code”). The cases are jointly administered under Case No. 26-90440 before the Honorable Christopher M. Lopez in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas (the “Bankruptcy Court”).

Debtor Name Debtor Case Number
Ascend Elements US, LLC 26-90439
Ascend Elements, Inc. 26-90440

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Auction Date and Sale Hearing:

Please take notice that on April 17, 2026, the Court entered the Order (A) Approving Bid Procedures, (B) Authorizing Designation of a Stalking Horse Bidder, (C) Scheduling an Auction, Related Deadlines, and a Sale Hearing, and (D) Granting Related Relief [Docket No. 120] establishing below dates:


Bid Deadline: May 9, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. (prevailing Central Time).

Auction: Continued to a date and time to be determined.

Sale Hearing: May 21, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. (prevailing Central Time).


Links to the related documents are below:

Notice of Continued Auction for the Sale of the Debtors' Assets Free and Clear of Any and All Claims, Interests, and Encumbrances; Auction Continued to a Date and Time to be Determined

Bid Procedures




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Stock Notice

On May 7, 2026 the Court entered the Final Order Authorizing Establishing Notification Procedures and Approving Restrictions on Certain Transfers of Interests in the Debtors’ Estates [Docket No. 213] establishing the restrictions, notification requirements, and/or other procedures that apply to all transfers of common stock of the Debtors.

For additional information, please review the following:

Interim Order Establishing Notification Procedures and Approving Restrictions on Certain Transfers of Interests in the Debtors' Estates [Docket No. 43]

Notice of Interim Order Establishing Notification Procedures and Approving Restrictions on Certain Transfers of Interests in the Debtors' Estates


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Important Dates, Deadlines & Documents Show All Dates

May 18, 2026
(1:00 p.m. (CT))

May 14, 2026
(9:00 a.m. (CT))

May 12, 2026
(3:00 p.m. CT)

April 9, 2026

April 16, 2026
(11:00 a.m. CT)

April 10, 2026
(2:00 p.m. CT)

Meeting of Creditors

The Meeting of Creditors pursuant to Section 341 of the Bankruptcy Code (the "Meeting of Creditors") is scheduled for May 18, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. (Central Time). Please view the Notice of Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Case [Docket No. 179] for additional information.

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Rule 9001(5) of the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure requires that a representative of the Debtors appear at the Meeting of Creditors for the purpose of being examined under oath by a representative of the Office of the United States Trustee and by any interested parties that attend the meeting. Creditors are welcome, but not required, to attend the meeting. The Meeting of Creditors may be continued or adjourned by notice at the meeting, without further written notice to creditors.

Parties & Addresses


United States Bankruptcy Court
Southern District of Texas, Houston Division
515 Rusk Street
Houston, TX 77002
T: (713) 250-5500
https://www.txs.uscourts.gov


Ascend Claims Processing Center
c/o KCC dba Verita
222 N Pacific Coast Highway, Suite 300
El Segundo, CA 90245
T: (866) 927-7078


Please file proof(s) of claim, if any, via US Mail or other hand delivery system. You may submit electronic proof(s) of claim (ePOC) via this website. Facsimile and other electronic delivery methods are not acceptable. You must file an originally executed proof of claim. If you would like a copy of your claim returned to you as proof of receipt, please enclose an additional copy and a self-addressed postage-paid envelope.

Attorneys' Addresses

Ryan Manns
Maria Mokrzycka
Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP
1550 Lamar Street
Suite 2000
Houston, TX 77010
T: (713) 651-5151
https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com


Jason I. Blanchard
Michael Berthiaume
Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP
2200 Ross Avenue
Suite 3600
Dallas, TX 75201
T: (214) 855-8210
https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com