: Delisted shares migrate to over-the-counter (OTC) markets, such as the OTC Bulletin Board or Pink Sheets.
: Usually receive nothing unless all higher-tier creditors are paid in full. Chapter 7 vs. Chapter 11
: Tickers for bankrupt companies often have a "Q" appended to the end (e.g., "WXYZQ") to signal the bankruptcy status.
: Major exchanges like the NYSE or Nasdaq often delist companies that file for bankruptcy.
When a company files for bankruptcy, its shares typically continue to trade, but the environment changes significantly:
The type of filing determines the fate of the company and its shares: