FAQs

The following questions and answers are related to suppliers and vendors who provide products and services to Tronox’s U.S. subsidiaries.

How do I make sure I get paid under the terms of a Plan of Reorganization?
All creditors seeking payments for good or services must submit a claim. You will receive a claim notice in the mail in the coming weeks. The court will eventually set a deadline for all claims to be filed. This deadline is known as the Bar Date. You will receive notice of this deadline once it is set. If the company determines you have a valid claim, you will be eligible to receive the treatment described in the Plan of Reorganization. No plan has been filed or approved by the court at this time, so we cannot say how creditors will be treated.

Do I need an attorney to file a claim?
No. You are not required to hire an attorney to file a claim, but you may choose to do so.

What if I have an un-cashed check from Tronox for work performed before January 12, 2009?
Unfortunately, the company will not be able to honor any checks for pre-petition goods and services that have not been cashed or deposited by the January 12, 2009 filing date. Holders of such checks must file a claim. You will receive instructions on how to file a claim in the coming weeks. We sincerely regret any hardship this may cause.

Can a Tronox supplier re-submit past invoices and get paid for them now?
No. The provisions of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code prohibit that, and filing for protection under Chapter 11 automatically triggers a halt or “Automatic Stay.” This bars, among other things, all collection actions against Tronox for monies past due.

Will I be paid for work performed after the filing date?
Goods and services received after the filing date can and will be paid for in the ordinary course. In fact, the Bankruptcy Code gives priority status to such payments. This means that you will receive payment in the ordinary course of business for post-petition goods and services on the same terms as existed when we filed.

What about for work started pre-petition that won’t be completed until after the filing?
We will pay the portion relating to the estimated post-petition work.

What if I wait to submit an invoice until after the filing date?
Work performed before the filing date will be considered pre-petition (and is subject to the answer for the previous question), regardless of when you submit your invoice. Waiting to submit an invoice until after the filing date will not allow you to be paid for the work, according to provisions of the U.S. Bankruptcy code.

Why should I/my company continue to do business with Tronox?
Because, going forward, you will be paid in full for goods and services provided after the filing date as is required by the U.S. Bankruptcy Code. If you are owed money for goods or services provided prior to the filing date, we sincerely regret any hardship or inconvenience this may cause you. However, we are hoping to put any such issues behind us and focus on our mutually beneficial business relationship going forward.

How do I file a proof of claim?
A complete list of creditors, including your company, is being prepared by our attorneys. A noticing agent will send official notice of the filing and the first creditors’ meeting to all listed creditors. Sometime after the first creditors’ meeting, the court will set a deadline for filing proofs of claim and you will be mailed a notice telling you of the deadline, or bar date, along with a claim form. All claims will be filed with Kurtzman Carson Consultants 2335 Alaska Avenue, El Segundo, CA 90245. If you wish to file a proof of claim sooner, please contact them at 1-866-381-9100 for a proof of claim form and filing information.

As an unsecured creditor, who is looking after my interests?
The U.S. Trustee, an arm of the Justice Department, will most likely appoint a committee of unsecured creditors to oversee the interests of all unsecured creditors in the case. The U.S. Trustee will send out notice of the meeting to form the committee to all unsecured creditors. That organizational meeting typically takes place within the first two weeks of the case.

I handle hazardous materials for Tronox, how can I be assured the company has not sacrificed its safety measures?
Safety remains our top priority. You can be assured that Tronox continues to employ the highest safety and environmental care standards. If you would like additional information, please contact your normal Tronox representative.