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Official Form 401 Chapter 15 Petition for Recognition of a Foreign Proceeding page 1

Official Form 401

Chapter 15 Petition for Recognition of a Foreign Proceeding 12/15

If more space is needed, attach a separate sheet to this form. On the top of any additional pages, write debtor’s name and case number (if known).

1. Debtor’s name _____________________________________________________________________________________________

2. Debtor’s unique identifier For non-individual debtors:

Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) ___ ___ – ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___

Other ___________________________. Describe identifier _____________________________.

For individual debtors:

Social Security number: xxx – xx– ____ ____ ____ ____

Individual Taxpayer Identification number (ITIN): 9 xx – xx – ____ ____ ____ ____

Other ___________________________. Describe identifier ______________________________.

3. Name of foreignrepresentative(s) ____________________________________________________________________________________________

4. Foreign proceeding in whichappointment of the foreignrepresentative(s) occurred

5. Nature of the foreignproceeding

Check one:

Foreign main proceeding

Foreign nonmain proceeding

Foreign main proceeding, or in the alternative foreign nonmain proceeding

6. Evidence of the foreignproceeding

A certified copy, translated into English, of the decision commencing the foreign proceeding andappointing the foreign representative is attached.

A certificate, translated into English, from the foreign court, affirming the existence of the foreignproceeding and of the appointment of the foreign representative, is attached.

Other evidence of the existence of the foreign proceeding and of the appointment of the foreignrepresentative is described below, and relevant documentation, translated into English, is attached.

_______________________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________

7. Is this the only foreignproceeding with respect tothe debtor known to theforeign representative(s)?

No. (Attach a statement identifying each country in which a foreign proceeding by, regarding, or against thedebtor is pending.)

Yes

United States Bankruptcy Court for the:

__________ District of __________

Case number (If known): _________________________ Chapter 15

Fill in this information to identify the case:

Check if this is anamended filing

Case 20-11730-CSS Doc 1 Filed 07/01/20 Page 1 of 28

Debtor _______________________________________________________ Case number (if known)_____________________________________ Name


8. Others entitled to notice Attach a list containing the names and addresses of:

(i) all persons or bodies authorized to administer foreign proceedings of the debtor,

(ii) all parties to litigation pending in the United States in which the debtor is a party at the time of filing of thispetition, and

(iii) all entities against whom provisional relief is being sought under § 1519 of the Bankruptcy Code.

9. Addresses Country where the debtor has the center of its main interests:

______________________________________________

Debtor’s registered office:

_______________________________________________ P.O. Box

_______________________________________________ City State/Province/Region ZIP/Postal Code

_______________________________________________Country

Individual debtor’s habitual residence:

_______________________________________________ Number Street

_______________________________________________ P.O. Box

_______________________________________________ City State/Province/Region ZIP/Postal Code

_______________________________________________ Country

10. Debtor’s website (URL)____________________________________________________________________________________________________

11. Type of debtor Check one:

Non-individual (check one):

Corporation. Attach a corporate ownership statement containing the information described in Fed. R. Bankr. P. 7007.1.

Partnership

Other. Specify: ________________________________________________

Individual

Number Street

________________________________________________

Address of foreign representative(s)

Number Street

_______________________________________________ P.O. Box

_____________________ ______________________ ____ City State/Province/Region ZIP/Postal Code

_______________________________________________Country

________________________________________________


Debtor _______________________________________________________ Case number (if known)_____________________________________ Name


12. Why is venue proper in this district?

Check one:

Debtor’s principal place of business or principal assets in the United States are in this district.

Debtor does not have a place of business or assets in the United States, but the following action or proceeding in a federal or state court is pending against the debtor in this district:

___________________________________________________________________________.

If neither box is checked, venue is consistent with the interests of justice and the convenience of the parties, having regard to the relief sought by the foreign representative, because:

___________________________________________________________________________.

13. Signature of foreign representative(s) I request relief in accordance with chapter 15 of title 11, United States Code.

I am the foreign representative of a debtor in a foreign proceeding, the debtor is eligible for the relief sought in this petition, and I am authorized to file this petition.

I have examined the information in this petition and have a reasonable belief that the information is true and correct.

I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct,

________________________________________________ _______________________________________________

Signature of foreign representative Printed name

Executed on __________________ MM / DD / YYYY

________________________________________________ _______________________________________________

Signature of foreign representative Printed name

Executed on __________________ MM / DD / YYYY

14. Signature of attorney _________________________________________________ Date _________________

Signature of Attorney for foreign representative MM / DD / YYYY

_________________________________________________________________________________________________ Printed name

_________________________________________________________________________________________________ Firm name

_________________________________________________________________________________________________ Number Street

____________________________________________________ __________________________________________ City State ZIP Code

____________________________________ __________________________________________ Contact phone Email address

______________________________________________________ ____________ Bar number State


IN THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT

FOR THE DISTRICT OF DELAWARE

)

In re: ) Chapter 15

)

CDS U.S. HOLDINGS, INC., et al.,

)

)

Case No. 20-______ (__)

Debtors in a Foreign Proceeding,1 )

) (Joint Administration Requested)

)

CONSOLIDATED VERIFIED LIST

PURSUANT TO FED. R. BANKR. P. 1007(a)(4), 1008, AND 2002(q)

Pursuant to Rules 1007(a)(4), 1008, and 2002(q), the attached list contemplates each of

the following:

(i) all persons or bodies authorized to administer foreign proceedings of

the Debtors;

(ii) all parties to litigation pending in the United States in which any

Debtor is a party at the time of filing of the petition; and

(iii) all entities against whom provisional relief is being sought under

§ 1519 of the Bankruptcy Code.

1 The last four digits of Debtor CDS U.S. Holdings, Inc.’s tax identification number are (0086). Due to the large

number of debtor entities in these chapter 15 cases, for which the Debtors have requested joint administration, a

complete list of the debtor entities and the last four digits of their federal tax identification numbers are not

provided herein. A complete list of such information may be obtained on the website of the Debtors’ claims

and noticing agent at https://www.omniagentsolutions.com/cirquedusoleil. The location of the Debtors’ service

address for purposes of these chapter 15 cases is: 8400, 2e Avenue Montréal, Quebec H1Z 4M6 Canada.


I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the United States of America that the

information in the attached list is true and correct.

Cirque du Soleil Canada Inc.

Solely in its capacity as court-appointed Foreign

Representative, and not in its personal or

corporate capacity

Dated: July 1, 2020

Montreal, Quebec /s/ Stéphane Lefebvre

By: Stéphane Lefebvre

Title: Chief Financial Officer



List of Entities Entitled to Notice

Pursuant to Bankruptcy Rules 1007(a)(4) and 2002(g)

All persons or bodies authorized to administer foreign proceedings of the Debtors.


8400, 2e Avenue

Montréal, Quebec H1Z 4M6

Canada

All parties to litigation pending in the United States in which either Debtor is a party at the

time of filing of the petition.

The Mirage Casino-Hotel

3400 Las Vegas Boulevard South

Las Vegas, Nevada 89109

Tradewinds Logistics, Inc.

17435 Tiller CT

Westfield, IN 46074

Glenn Frank

Juggernaut Productions, Inc.

1 6000 Ventura Blvd., Suite 600

Encino, CA 91436

Janet Jackson

132 S. Rodeo Drive

Beverly Hills, CA 90212

Martin B. Greenbaum, ESQ.

Greenbaum Law Group LLP

170 Newport Center Drive, Suite 130,

Newport Beach, CA 92660

Lawlor Events Center

1884 N Virginia St

Reno, NV 89557

The Forum

3900 W Manchester Blvd

Inglewood, CA 90305


Richard L. Grant, Esq.

Grant Law, A Professional Law Corporation

15375 Barrance Parkway, suite A-208

Irvine, CA 92818

Baxter, Bailey & Associates

1630 Goodman Road East, Suite 1

Southaven, MS 38671

Caravan Supply chain

318 W Adams Suite 14C

Chicago, IL 60606

Truckee River Transport Corp

3292 Munsel Lake Road

Florence, OR 97439-9240

Timothy J. Myers

Taylor Law Partners, LLP

P.O. Box 8310

Fayetteville, AR 72703

Michael J. Plank, Esq

Hicks & Brasier, PLLC

2630 S Jones Blvd

Las Vegas, NV 89146

Treasure Island LLC

3300 S Las Vegas Blvd

Las Vegas, NV 89109

Peter A. Sartes, Esq

Tragos, Sartes & Tragos, PLLC

601 Cleveland Street, suite 800

Clearwater, FL 33755

TBDG Acquisitions LLC

3225 South MacDill Ave, suite 129-#101

Tampa. FL 33629-8171

City of Tampa

Gina K. Grimes, City Attorney

Old City Hall, 5th floor

315 E. Kennedy Blvd.

Tampa, FL 33602


Occupational Safety and Health Appeals Board Occupational Safety and Health Appeals Board

2520 Venutre Oaks Way, suite 300

Sacramento, CA 95833

Division of Occupational Safety and Health San Francisco District Office

455 Golden Gate Avenue, suite 9516

San Francisco, CA 94102

Westgate Resorts

5601 Windhover Drive

Orlando, FL 32819

All entities against whom provisional relief is being sought under § 1519 of the Bankruptcy

Code.2

The list of parties against whom provisional relief is sought may be accessed free of charge on

the Debtors’ website: www.omniagentsolutions.com/cirquedusoleil

2 The information set forth therein is based on the Foreign Representative’s review of the Debtors’ books and

records. The Foreign Representative reserves the right to modify or supplement any of the information

provided, effective nunc pro tunc to the Petition Date.


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IN THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT

FOR THE DISTRICT OF DELAWARE

)

In re: ) Chapter 15

)

CDS U.S. HOLDINGS, INC., et al., )

)

Case No. 20-______ (__)

Debtors in a Foreign Proceeding,1 )

) (Joint Administration Requested)

)

CORPORATE OWNERSHIP STATEMENT

The following corporate ownership statement is made pursuant to Rules 1007(a)(4) and

7007.1 of the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure:

• With the exception of non-wholly owned Debtors and Cirque du Soleil GP Inc., the

Debtors are directly or indirectly wholly owned by CDS U.S. Holdings, Inc. or CDS

Canadian Holdings, Inc.

• Cirque du Soleil Holdings L.P. owns 100% of the equity interests of CDS U.S.

Holdings, Inc. and CDS Canadian Holdings, Inc.

• The following corporate entities own 10% or more of a class of Cirque du Soleil GP

Inc.’s equity interests:

o CMF Circus L.P.;

o Caisse de depot et placement du Quebec;

o TPG Advisors VII-AIV, Inc.

1The last four digits of Debtor CDS U.S. Holdings, Inc.’s tax identification number are (0086). Due to the large

number of debtor entities in these chapter 15 cases, for which the Debtors have requested joint administration, a

complete list of the debtor entities and the last four digits of their federal tax identification numbers are not

provided herein. A complete list of such information may be obtained on the website of the Debtors’ claims

and noticing agent at https://www.omniagentsolutions.com/cirquedusoleil. The location of the Debtors’ service

address for purposes of these chapter 15 cases is: 8400, 2e Avenue Montréal, Quebec H1Z 4M6 Canada.


The following corporate entities own 10% or more of the non-wholly owned Debtors'

equity interests:

o Hudson LV, LLC (Joie de Vie, LLC);

o CDS Canada 1 SCSP (9415-8219 QUEBEC INC.);

o CDS Canada 2 SCSP (9415-8227 QUEBEC INC.);

o CDS Canada 3 L.P. (9415-8235 QUEBEC INC.).


I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the United States of

America that the foregoing is true and correct.


Solely in its capacity as court-appointed Foreign

Representative, and not in its personal or

corporate capacity

Dated: July 1, 2020

Montreal, Quebec

/s/ Stéphane Lefebvre

By: Stéphane Lefebvre

Title: Chief Financial Officer




















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