Missing Billions and a Secretive CEO: The First Brands Bankruptcy
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18 min
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2 min
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Fundraising & VC, Leadership
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What It Covers
First Brands automotive parts company files bankruptcy revealing $12 billion debt, missing assets, alleged fraud, and secretive CEO Patrick James.
Notable Moment
CEO Patrick James maintained complete ownership while operating through emails and confidants, rarely appearing at Cleveland headquarters and scrubbing his internet presence.
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