Lehman reaches settlement with German affiliate

Lehman reaches settlement with German affiliate Bankhaus, Lehman's second-largest foreign affiliate, said in a statement on Wednesday that it has also decided to support the revised plan of reorganization filed by Lehman Brothers Holdings last week.<br /> <br /> Settling intercompany claims has been one of the most complex parts of Lehman's bankruptcy because of the large number of transactions between the parent company and its subsidiaries.<br /> <br /> The settlement must still be approved by German and U.S. bankruptcy courts.<br /> <br /> 'This agreement is a milestone in the resolution of the Lehman proceedings and is in line with our overall approach to favor compromises with affiliates and avoid lengthy and costly litigation,' Lehman's chief executive, Bryan Marsal, said in a statement."

Lehman reaches settlement with German affiliate

Lehman reaches settlement with German affiliate Bankhaus, Lehman's second-largest foreign affiliate, said in a statement on Wednesday th...

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