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Epiq AACER data show Subchapter V Chapter 11 elections rise 63% in August 2026

PUBT·09/04/2026 12:06:44
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Epiq AACER data show Subchapter V Chapter 11 elections rise 63% in August 2026
  • Epiq reported 52,007 total U.S. bankruptcy filings in August 2026, up 8% year over year.
  • Individual filings rose 9% to 49,377; Chapter 7 filings increased 10% to 30,930.
  • Subchapter V elections climbed 63% to 302; up 28% from July’s 236.
  • Commercial filings edged up 2% to 2,630; commercial Chapter 11 filings rose 1% to 623.
  • Versus July, total filings increased 5% to 52,007; commercial filings fell 7% to 2,630.


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