Hansen-Mueller Co. has filed for Chapter 11 protection as it works to address significant outstanding debt. The Omaha-based grain merchandise company plans to keep the operations running throughout the bankruptcy.
Hansen-Mueller Co. Files for Chapter 11 Proceedings
According to Pacer, Hansen-Mueller Co. made a Chapter 11 filing in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of Nebraska, on November 17. The filing is voluntary and reflects the company’s move into a court-supervised restructuring process.
The Omaha-based company operates a nationwide grain and commodities network with services spanning marketing, logistics, and transportation.
As a nationwide merchandiser and grain processor, Hansen-Mueller Co. has locations across the central United States. Some of these places include Alabaster, Alabama, Salina, Kansas, and Duluth, Minnesota.
Hansen-Mueller Co. hopes to continue its regular operations as the Chapter 11 process unfolds.
Bankruptcy Details
According to court filings, the total estimated assets of Hansen-Mueller Co. are between $100,000,001 and $500 million.
The liabilities of the Omaha-based grain merchandise company are in the range of $100,000,001 to $500 million. Further details highlight the creditor count to be between 1,000 and 5,000.
Below are basic details related to the latest bankruptcy filing:
- Case Number: 8:25-bk-81226
- Filing Date: November 17, 2025
- Chapter: 11
- Judge: Thomas L Saladino
- Status: Active, Voluntary Petition
The Pacer data shows that Hansen-Mueller Co. initiated the bankruptcy process in the Nebraska court by paying $1738 as the fee. Incomplete filings of the grain merchandiser are due by December 1, 2025. The deadline for the Chapter 11 Plan and Disclosure Statement is March 17, 2026.
Attorney Brian J. Koenig from Koley Jessen, P.C., L.L.O., is offering legal representation to Hansen-Mueller Co. in the bankruptcy proceedings.
The Nebraska bankruptcy court recorded the payment of the bankruptcy filing fee on November 17. Michael Compton submitted a declaration in support of the Chapter 11 petition following First Day Motions, which were filed by attorney Brian J. Koenig.
The Omaha-based business filed a motion to extend the time to file schedules of assets and liabilities, current income and expenditures, executory contracts and unexpired leases, and Statement of Financial Affairs.
Jerry L. Jensen, a representative of the U.S. Trustee’s Office, formally entered the bankruptcy case of Hansen-Mueller Co. on November 17.
Brian J. Koenig, on behalf of the grain merchandise company, filed a motion to stop utilities companies from altering/discontinuing/refusing services based on pre-petition invoices. The attorney further filed a motion and requested that the Nebraska court continue and renew insurance policies and grant related relief.
Through another motion, a request was made by Hansen-Mueller Co. to pay pre-petition wages and other compensation, employee benefits programs, and related relief.
The attorney filed a new motion requesting that the Nebraska court pay taxes owed from before the Chapter 11 filing. A list of the 20 largest unsecured creditors was then filed by Hansen-Mueller Co. These creditors represent the largest unsecured claims in the case.
Hansen-Mueller Co. further requested the court’s permission to keep using its existing bank accounts and financial practices under bankruptcy rules in Sections 345 and 363 of the Bankruptcy Code.
Attorney Brian J. Koenig requested the Nebraska bankruptcy court to allow the company to use cash that is controlled by creditors and agreed to protections for them. Hansen-Mueller Co. then filed a motion for permission to pay crucial suppliers to keep the grain merchandise business going.
J.P. Sam King filed a Notice of Appearance and Request for Notice in the latest case on behalf of BMO Bank.
A Motion to Expedite Hearing was then filed by the Omaha company with respect to the first day motions in the Nebraska court. Robert M. Gonderinger filed a Notice of Appearance and Request for Notice on behalf of BMO Bank.
On November 17, the bankruptcy court granted the motion for expedited hearing and asked Hansen-Mueller Co. to comply with Neb. R. Bankr. P. 9006-1. ORDERED by Judge Thomas L. Saladino.
The Omaha-based grain merchandiser submitted an application to employ Koley Jessen P.C., L.L.O., as its legal counsel and Michael G. Compton as the Chief Restructuring Officer and Financial Advisor.
Hansen-Mueller Co. also filed applications to employ Epiq Bankruptcy Solutions, LLC as the Notice, Claims, and Solicitation Agent and Ascendant Consulting Partners, LLC as the Investment Banker.
Attorney Brian J. Koenig submitted the agenda for the first-day hearing on behalf of the Omaha-based grain merchandise business. A Certificate of Service was also filed by Hansen-Mueller Co.
Brian J. Koenig submitted a motion to establish and approve bidding procedures and protections for the sale of assets of Hansen-Mueller Co. The company also submitted additional requests to shorten certain response deadlines.
The attorney also filed a motion seeking permission to implement an employee incentive plan and an employee retention plan by the grain merchandiser. Two other motions were submitted by Hansen-Mueller Co. to shorten the time and seal documents.
The Chapter 11 process is expected to provide the company with a structure to address its financial pressures while maintaining operations.
