Case No. 02-B-48191 (Jointly Administered)United States Bankruptcy Court, N.D. Illinois.
April 5, 2004
ORDER GRANTING THE THIRD QUARTERLY APPLICATION OF MERCER MANAGEMENT CONSULTING, INC. FOR ALLOWANCE OF ADMINISTRATIVE CLAIMS FOR COMPENSATION AND REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES FOR THE INTERIM PERIOD JULY 1, 2003 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2003
EUGENE WEDOFF, Bankruptcy Judge
Mercer Management Consulting, Inc. (“Mercer”), as executory contract consultant to the above-captioned debtors and debtors in possession (collectively, the “Debtors”), having filed a Third Quarterly Application for Allowance of Compensation and Reimbursement of Expenses for July 1, 2003 through September 30, 2003 (the “Quarterly Application”); it appearing that the Court has jurisdiction over this matter pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 157 and 1334; it appearing that this proceeding is a core proceeding within the meaning of 28 U.S.C. § 157(b)(2); it appearing that venue is proper in this District pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1408
and 1409; and the Court having reviewed the Quarterly Application; and adequate notice having been given; it appearing no other notice need be given; all persons with standing having been afforded the opportunity to be heard on the Quarterly Application; and after due deliberation and sufficient cause appearing therefore, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT:
1. The Quarterly Application is granted on an interim basis.
2. For the period of July 1, 2003 through September 30, 2003, an administrative allowance be made to Mercer in the sum of $838,530.00 for necessary professional services rendered and $121,276.60 for expenses incurred.
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3. The Debtors are hereby authorized and directed to pay the outstanding amount of the sums described in paragraph 2 hereof in the amount of $83,853.00, representing the fees held back for the period of July 1, 2003 through September 30, 2003.
4. This Court shall retain jurisdiction to hear and determine all matters arising from the implementation of this Order,
5. Notwithstanding the possible applicability of Bankruptcy Rules 6006(d), 7062, 9014, or otherwise, the terms and conditions of this Order shall be immediately effective and enforceable upon its entry.
6. All time periods set forth in this Order shall be calculated in accordance with Bankruptcy Rule 9006(a).