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International TV program distributor CABLEready filed for Chapter...

International TV program distributor CABLEready filed for Chapter 11 protection in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Connecticut, the company said in a press release Friday. CABLEready CEO Gary Lico blamed industry consolidation, competitors willing to pay higher advances for programming, and…

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the “uncertain global economy squeezing independent companies like ours,” said the release. CABLEready will continue operations while looking into “the many possibilities that are available to reorganize its debts and transition the business for the benefit of our employees and customers,” it said. Lico said he believes the Chapter 11 process can restore the company to “financial health.”