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UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK

In re:

THE NORTHWEST COMPANY, LLC, et al.1

Debtors.

Chapter 11

Case No. 20-10990 (MEW)

(Jointly Administered)

NOTICE OF SECOND MONTHLY FEE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ADVISOR FOR THE DEBTORS AND DEBTORS-IN-POSSESSION FOR THE PERIOD OF

JUNE 1, 2020 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2020

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to the Order Establishing Procedures for Interim

Compensation and Reimbursement of Expenses for Retained Professionals [Docket No 121], the

monthly fee statement of financial advisor for the above-captioned debtors and debtors-in-

possession for the period of June 1, 2020 through June 30, 2020 is attached as Exhibit A.

Dated: July 10, 2020 CLEAR THINKING GROUP LLC

/s/ Joseph Marchese Joseph Marchese, Partner 401 Towne Centre Drive Hillsborough, NJ 08844 (908) 431-2128 (Telephone)(908) 359-5940 (Facsimile)[email protected]

Financial Advisor to the Debtors and Debtors in Possession

1 The Debtors in these chapter 11 cases, along with the last four digits of each Debtor’s federal tax identification number, are: The Northwest Company, LLC (8132) and The Northwest.com LLC (1339). The location of the Debtors’ service address is: 49 Bryant Avenue, Roslyn, New York 11576.

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Exhibit A


Exhibit A

SERVICES RENDERED FOR CLIENT: The Northwest Comapany LLC, et al. Case No 20-10990

CONSULTANT SUMMARY Period: June 1-30, 2020

PROFESSIONAL INITIALS TITLE RATE HOURS FEESJoe Marchese JM Partner 600.00$ 120.24 72,144.00$ Pat Diercks PD Partner 600.00$ 2.35 1,410.00$ Edward Shine ES Manager 400.00$ 98.18 39,032.00$ John Fahim JF Consultant 300.00$ 20.42 6,126.00$ Thomas Burke TB Senior Consultant 175.00$ 1.40 245.00$

Grand Total 242.59 $118,957.00Blended Rate $490.36

Clear Thinking Group401 Towne Centre DriveHillsborough, NJ 08844

CTG Consultant Summary 1 of 26


Exhibit A

SERVICES RENDERED FOR CLIENT: The Northwest Comapany LLC, et al. Case No 20-10990

PROJECT SUMMARY Period: June 1-30, 2020

CODE PROJECT HOURS FEES

110 Case Administration 3.60 2,160.00$ 111 SOFA Preparation 9.49 4,882.00$ 112 General Creditor Inquiries 0.00 -$ 113 Pleadings and Motions 2.60 1,560.00$ 120 Asset Analysis & Recovery 6.89 4,134.00$ 121 Accounts Receivable Collection 0.00 -$ 130 Asset Sale and Disposition 1.69 1,014.00$ 133 Auction of Assets 0.00 -$ 150 Creditors Committee 13.61 8,166.00$ 155 Court Hearings 1.17 702.00$ 160 Fee Applications 1.40 245.00$ 170 Applicant Retention Agreement Preparation 0.00 -$ 181 Preference Analysis 0.00 -$ 185 Leases & Contracts 0.46 276.00$ 190 Contested Matters & Litigation 0.00 -$ 191 General Litigation 0.00 -$ 195 Non-working Travel 0.00 -$ 210 Business Operations 18.35 11,010.00$ 211 Financial Reports 131.84 55,969.00$ 212 Vendor Issues 0.99 594.00$ 220 Employee Benefits & Pensions 0.00 -$ 221 Employment Contracts 0.00 -$ 230 Financing, DIP Negotiation, Use of Cash Collateral 47.50 27,165.00$ 240 Tax Issues 0.28 168.00$ 241 Utility Issues 0.17 102.00$ 250 Real Estate 0.00 -$ 260 Board of Directors 0.00 -$ 310 Claims Administration 2.55 810.00$ 311 Reclamation Claims 0.00 -$

311.1 Secured Creditors 0.00 -$ 320 Plan & Disclosure Statement 0.00 -$ 321 Business Plan 0.00 -$

Total 242.59 118,957.00$


CTG Project Summary 2 of 26


Exhibit A

Detail billing record for client: The Northwest Comapany LLC, et al. Case No 20-10990

Code 110 - Case Administration Period: June 1-30, 2020

Date of Service

Provided by

Service Code Service provided Hours Fee

6/2/2020 JM 110 Discussion with counsel regarding case administration 0.28 $168.006/2/2020 JM 110 Call with counsel to discuss hearing 0.45 $270.006/6/2020 JM 110 Call w/Ross & counsel to discuss case 1.53 $918.006/7/2020 JM 110 Follow up call w/Ross & counsel to discuss case 0.33 $198.00

6/10/2020 JM 110 Call with counsel regarding status on case 0.23 $138.006/10/2020 JM 110 Follow up call with counsel regarding status on case 0.10 $60.006/10/2020 JM 110 Discussion with R Frezza (Ankura) regarding status of case 0.20 $120.006/11/2020 JM 110 Discussion with R Frezza (Ankura) regarding status of case 0.12 $72.006/17/2020 JM 110 Call w/counsel to discuss general case matters 0.13 $78.006/22/2020 JM 110 Call with counsel to discuss general case items for the week 0.15 $90.006/24/2020 JM 110 Call w/counsel regarding general case matters 0.08 $48.00

Totals 3.60 2,160.00$

By Professional:JM 3.60 2,160.00$ ES 0.00 -$ JF 0.00 -$

Total 3.60 2,160.00$


CTG Code 110 3 of 26


Exhibit A


Code 111 - SOFA Preparation Period: June 1-30, 2020

Date of Service

Provided by


6/1/2020 ES 111 CTG call to discuss SOFA/SOAL 0.10 40.00$ 6/1/2020 ES 111 Review SOFA/SOAL Draft delivered by noticing agent 0.48 192.00$ 6/1/2020 ES 111 CTG call to discuss SOFA/SOAL edits 0.48 192.00$ 6/1/2020 ES 111 Prepare SOFA/SOAL per review of schedules 1.08 432.00$ 6/1/2020 ES 111 Review SOFA/SOAL Drafts delivered by noticing agent 0.33 132.00$ 6/1/2020 ES 111 CTG call to discuss SOFA/SOAL 0.13 52.00$ 6/1/2020 ES 111 Prepare SOFA/SOAL edits per review of schedules 0.48 192.00$ 6/1/2020 ES 111 Prepare SOFA/SOAL edits, signature pages 0.55 220.00$ 6/1/2020 ES 111 CTG Call, final review SOFA/SOAL 0.33 132.00$ 6/1/2020 ES 111 Prepare draft of email regarding final SOFA/SOAL 0.10 40.00$ 6/1/2020 JM 111 CTG call to discuss SOFA schedules 0.10 60.00$ 6/1/2020 JM 111 Call w/CFO to review preliminary SOFA schedules 0.38 228.00$ 6/1/2020 JM 111 Call w/CFO to discuss SOFA schedules 0.38 228.00$ 6/1/2020 JM 111 Call w/counsel to discuss SOFA schedules and

changes/additions0.50 300.00$

6/1/2020 JM 111 Follow up CTG call to discuss SOFA schedules and changes/additions

0.48 288.00$

6/1/2020 JM 111 Review updated schedules 0.33 198.00$ 6/1/2020 JM 111 Call w/E Shine (CTG) to review changes to schedules 0.13 78.00$ 6/1/2020 JM 111 Call w/CFO regarding SOFA schedules 0.28 168.00$ 6/1/2020 JM 111 Review changes to schedules 0.17 102.00$ 6/1/2020 JM 111 Call w/E Shine (CTG) to review final schedules 0.33 198.00$ 6/1/2020 PD 111 Review SOFA/SOAL schedules and provide feedback to

JMarchese1.83 1,098.00$

6/1/2020 PD 111 Continue review SOFA/SOAL schedules and provide feedback to JMarchese

0.52 312.00$

Totals 9.49 4,882.00$

By Professional:JM 3.08 1,848.00$ ES 4.06 1,624.00$ JF 0.00 -$ PD 2.35 1,410.00$

Total 9.49 4,882.00$




Exhibit A


Code 113 - Pleadings & Motions Period: June 1-30, 2020

Date of Service

Provided by


6/1/2020 JM 113 Call w/Ankura regarding Standard Fiber motion 0.40 240.00$ 6/3/2020 JM 113 Call w/counsel regarding retention app 0.10 60.00$

6/14/2020 JM 113 Review motion for SF 0.42 252.00$ 6/15/2020 JM 113 Discussion w/counsel regarding SF motion 0.15 90.00$ 6/15/2020 JM 113 Follow up call w/counsel regarding changes to SF motion 0.15 90.00$ 6/16/2020 JM 113 Review revised motion for SF and discuss with counsel 0.27 162.00$ 6/16/2020 JM 113 Call with counsel to discuss changes to motion for SF 0.23 138.00$

6/16/2020 JM 113Review lease rejection motion and comment to counsel/company 0.43 258.00$

6/17/2020 JM 113 Respond to questions from counsel regarding SF motion 0.33 198.00$ 6/26/2020 JM 113 Call w/counsel regarding Pro Fee motion 0.12 72.00$

Totals 2.60 1,560.00$


Total 2.60 1,560.00$




Exhibit A


Code 120 - Asset Analysis & Recovery Period: June 1-30, 2020

Date of Service

Provided by


6/1/2020 JM 120 Call w/liquidator regarding equipment in NC 0.12 $ 72.00 6/2/2020 JM 120 Call w/A Postal (MMG) regarding company 0.47 $ 282.00 6/3/2020 JM 120 Call with company & IB to discuss CIM 1.72 $ 1,032.00 6/3/2020 JM 120 Follow up call w/A Postal (MMG) regarding company 0.22 $ 132.00

6/3/2020 JM 120Call w/R Shoobs (MMG) regarding information provided on company 0.33 $ 198.00

6/4/2020 JM 120 Follow up call with company & IB to discuss CIM 0.58 $ 348.00 6/9/2020 JM 120 Review updated CIM from IB 0.32 $ 192.00 6/10/2020 JM 120 Discussion with IB regarding information for CIM 0.15 $ 90.00 6/10/2020 JM 120 Call with IB regarding additional info for CIM 0.55 $ 330.00 6/15/2020 JM 120 Review and upload license agreements for IB request 0.18 $ 108.00 6/15/2020 JM 120 Call w/IB to discuss current prospects 0.30 $ 180.00

6/15/2020 JM 120Review additional license agreements requested and provide to IB 0.35 $ 210.00

6/18/2020 JM 120 Call w/IB to discuss go forward plan 0.45 $ 270.00 6/18/2020 JM 120 Compile historical sales info for IB and send 0.32 $ 192.00 6/22/2020 JM 120 Call with IB regarding company updates 0.33 $ 198.00 6/23/2020 JM 120 Call with IB to discuss current company performance 0.10 $ 60.00 6/29/2020 JM 120 Call w/R Jolson (NW) regarding IB info request 0.40 $ 240.00

Totals 6.89 4,134.00$


Total 6.89 4,134.00$




Exhibit A


Code 130 - Asset Sale & Disposition Period: June 1-30, 2020

Date of Service

Provided by


6/3/2020 JM 130 Discussion w/sales regarding sales performance and forecast 0.18 108.00$ 6/5/2020 JM 130 Discussion w/S Mieszkowski (NW) regarding sales performance

& plan0.18 108.00$

6/27/2020 JM 130 Call w/counsel and IB regarding timing of sale 0.53 318.00$ 6/27/2020 JM 130 Follow up call w/IB regarding timing of sale 0.30 180.00$ 6/30/2020 JM 130 Call w/IB regarding potential buyers 0.50 300.00$

Totals 1.69 1,014.00$


Total 1.69 1,014.00$




Exhibit A


Code 150 - Creditors Committee Period: June 1-30, 2020

Date of Service

Provided by


6/1/2020 JM 150 Discussion with company IT regarding committee info request 0.12 72.00$ 6/2/2020 JM 150 Call w/controller to follow up on financial info for committee

request0.70 420.00$

6/2/2020 JM 150 Call w/J Teele (Sills) to discuss database files for Emerald (committee)

0.27 162.00$

6/2/2020 JM 150 Follow up discussion with company IT regarding committee info request

0.13 78.00$

6/3/2020 JM 150 Call with IT Dept and counsel regarding committee request 0.50 300.00$ 6/3/2020 JM 150 Call w/Emerald to discuss committee info request 0.15 90.00$ 6/3/2020 JM 150 Call w/J Teele (Sills) to discuss setting up the sharing box for

committee, EH and Ashford 0.28 168.00$

6/3/2020 JM 150 Call w/J Teele (Sills) to discuss uploading and sharing info to committee, EH and Ashford

0.55 330.00$

6/4/2020 JM 150 Call w/J Teele (Sills) to discuss committee request 0.33 198.00$ 6/4/2020 JM 150 Follow up call with IT Dept and counsel regarding committee

request0.52 312.00$

6/5/2020 JM 150 Call w/CFO to discuss committee request status 0.18 108.00$ 6/5/2020 JM 150 Follow up call w/CFO regarding status of committee request 0.10 60.00$ 6/8/2020 JM 150 Call w/company IT to discuss info request from committee 0.17 102.00$ 6/8/2020 JM 150 Call w/counsel to discuss info request from committee 0.25 150.00$ 6/8/2020 JM 150 Call w/counsel to discuss committee request 0.33 198.00$

6/10/2020 JM 150 Status update conf call w/Emerald 0.70 420.00$ 6/12/2020 JM 150 Call with CFO regarding information requested by committee 0.45 270.00$ 6/15/2020 JM 150 Review and upload info per committee request 0.42 252.00$ 6/16/2020 JM 150 Call w/Emerald to discuss status of the case 0.68 408.00$ 6/18/2020 JM 150 Assemble requested information and upload for committee

review0.25 150.00$

6/22/2020 JM 150 Call w/Emerald regarding case status 0.53 318.00$ 6/22/2020 JM 150 Sort and upload information requested by committee 0.55 330.00$ 6/22/2020 JM 150 Call w/counsel to discuss committee open items 0.18 108.00$ 6/22/2020 JM 150 Compile and upload information for committee request 0.83 498.00$ 6/23/2020 JM 150 Compile and upload additional info for committee request 0.53 318.00$ 6/24/2020 JM 150 Review detail GL reports for committee review 0.67 402.00$ 6/24/2020 JM 150 Research information for counsel regarding CEO transactions 0.50 300.00$ 6/24/2020 JM 150 Discussion w/counsel regarding info needed for committee 0.25 150.00$ 6/25/2020 JM 150 Call w/counsel regarding committee info requested 0.25 150.00$ 6/25/2020 JM 150 Continue to compile and upload info for committee review 0.37 222.00$ 6/25/2020 JM 150 Call w/counsel and IT regarding committee request 0.18 108.00$ 6/26/2020 JM 150 Continue to review and provide info to committee as requested 0.92 552.00$ 6/26/2020 JM 150 Review and upload information for committee review 0.47 282.00$ 6/29/2020 JM 150 Update reports for committee for GL Detail 0.13 78.00$ 6/29/2020 JM 150 Provide email update to Emerald regarding case status 0.17 102.00$

Totals 13.61 8,166.00$


Total 13.61 8,166.00$




Exhibit A


Code 155 - Court Hearings Period: June 1-30, 2020

Date of Service

Provided by


6/2/2020 JM 155 Court hearing 0.75 450.00$ 6/30/2020 JM 155 Court Hearing 0.42 252.00$

Totals 1.17 702.00$

By Professional:JM 1.17 702.00$ ES 0.00 -$ JF 0.00 -$

Total 1.17 702.00$




Exhibit A


Code 160 - Fee Applications Period: June 1-30, 2020

Date of Service

Provided by


06/10/20 TB 160 Analysis and preparation of 1st Fee application covering April-May, 2020

1.40 245.00$

Totals 1.40 245.00$

By Professional:JM 0.00 -$ ES 0.00 -$ TB 1.40 245.00$ JF 0.00 -$

Total 1.40 245.00$




Exhibit A


Code 185 - Leases & Contracts Period: June 1-30, 2020

Date of Service

Provided by


6/8/2020 JM 185 Call w/company and leasing vendor to discuss changes to contracts

0.33 198.00$

6/12/2020 JM 185 Discussion with counsel regarding landlord rejection 0.13 78.00$

Totals 0.46 276.00$


Total 0.46 276.00$




Exhibit A


Code 210 - Business Operations Period: June 1-30, 2020

Date of Service

Provided by


6/1/2020 JM 210 Call w/company production to discuss forecasted receipt plan 0.18 108.00$ 6/1/2020 JM 210 Review insurance policies and send info to CFO 0.30 180.00$ 6/2/2020 JM 210 Discussion w/CFO on timing of payments for merchandise 0.53 318.00$ 6/3/2020 JM 210 Call with company regarding updating purchase plan 1.00 600.00$ 6/3/2020 JM 210 Follow up call with production regarding updating purchase plan 0.27 162.00$ 6/5/2020 JM 210 Call w/CEO to discuss merchandise purchases 0.17 102.00$ 6/8/2020 JM 210 Call w/company to discuss sales and production issues 0.25 150.00$ 6/9/2020 JM 210 Call w/production regarding Standard Fiber orders 0.22 132.00$ 6/9/2020 JM 210 Company sales & production meeting 0.47 282.00$ 6/9/2020 JM 210 Call w/CEO and JPM Chase to discuss status of checking

accounts0.28 168.00$

6/11/2020 JM 210 Call with insurance broker regarding renewal 0.42 252.00$ 6/11/2020 JM 210 Follow up sales & production meeting 0.50 300.00$ 6/15/2020 JM 210 Discussions with M Howley (NW) regarding purchases 0.12 72.00$ 6/15/2020 JM 210 Follow up discussions with M Howley (NW) regarding purchases 0.12 72.00$

6/15/2020 JM 210 Call w/IT regarding JDE project 0.33 198.00$ 6/16/2020 JM 210 Sales & production meeting with company 1.00 600.00$ 6/17/2020 JM 210 Call w/CFO and sales group to discuss sales on slow moving

inventory0.62 372.00$

6/17/2020 JM 210 Sales & Production status meeting w/company 0.50 300.00$ 6/18/2020 JM 210 Call w/company to review sales and production 1.00 600.00$ 6/18/2020 JM 210 Call w/S Mieszkowski (NW) regarding sales and commissions 0.17 102.00$ 6/22/2020 JM 210 Call with CFO to discuss business issues 0.43 258.00$ 6/22/2020 JM 210 Sales & production meeting w/Company 1.00 600.00$ 6/22/2020 JM 210 Production status meeting w/Company 0.50 300.00$ 6/23/2020 JM 210 Review company cash availability position 0.53 318.00$ 6/23/2020 JM 210 Call with company regarding sales & setup sheets 0.83 498.00$ 6/24/2020 JM 210 Call w/S Mieszkowski (NW) regarding agenda for sales meeting 0.18 108.00$ 6/24/2020 JM 210 Sales & production meeting with company 1.00 600.00$ 6/24/2020 JM 210 Discussions w/sales and production regarding updated reports 0.75 450.00$ 6/25/2020 JM 210 Follow up w/insurance broker for renewal 0.38 228.00$ 6/25/2020 JM 210 Discussions w/CEO regarding vendor orders 0.17 102.00$ 6/26/2020 JM 210 Sales and Production meeting w/company 1.20 720.00$ 6/26/2020 JM 210 Payment process review meeting w/company 0.75 450.00$ 6/26/2020 JM 210 Discussions with the CFO regarding finance team and structure 0.22 132.00$ 6/26/2020 JM 210 Discussions with M Howley (NW) regarding production from

Mexico0.40 240.00$

6/30/2020 JM 210 Sales and production meeting with company 1.00 600.00$ 6/30/2020 JM 210 Call w/S Mieszkowski (NW) to July sales plan 0.23 138.00$ 6/30/2020 JM 210 Review information requests from insurance broker can discuss

with company0.33 198.00$

Totals 18.35 11,010.00$


Total 18.35 11,010.00$




Exhibit A


Code 211 - Financial Reports Period: June 1-30, 2020

Date of Service Provided by


6/1/2020 ES 211 Review daily AR and Loan Balances 0.20 80.00$ 6/1/2020 ES 211 Cont review daily of AR and Loan Balances 0.32 128.00$ 6/1/2020 ES 211 Review weekly Accounts Rec reporting 0.40 160.00$ 6/1/2020 ES 211 Review daily availability schedule 0.20 80.00$ 6/1/2020 ES 211 Review weekly Inventory reporting 0.38 152.00$ 6/1/2020 ES 211 Review Daily Bank Activity 0.32 128.00$ 6/1/2020 ES 211 Continue review of Daily Bank Activity 0.33 132.00$ 6/1/2020 ES 211 Update Cash Flow report, last week actuals 0.72 288.00$ 6/1/2020 ES 211 Continue review daily availability schedule 0.55 220.00$ 6/1/2020 JF 211 Weekly AR summary 0.27 81.00$ 6/1/2020 JF 211 Weekly AP analysis 0.52 156.00$ 6/1/2020 JF 211 Daily bank activity update 0.17 51.00$ 6/1/2020 JF 211 Continued AP analysis 0.28 84.00$ 6/1/2020 JM 211 Call w/CFO regarding financial prep for 2019 0.22 132.00$ 6/1/2020 JM 211 Comparison of AR and loan statements and send reconciliation

questions to CIT 0.27 162.00$

6/2/2020 ES 211 Update Cash Flow report, forecast 1.22 488.00$ 6/2/2020 ES 211 Update Cash Flow report, Merch disb 1.87 748.00$ 6/2/2020 ES 211 Continue update of Cash Flow report, Merch disb 0.90 360.00$ 6/2/2020 ES 211 Review daily availability schedule 0.93 $ 372.00 6/2/2020 ES 211 Update Cash Flow, variance report 0.42 168.00$ 6/2/2020 ES 211 Continue update of variance report 0.25 100.00$ 6/2/2020 ES 211 Review company reporting of Prepaid Inventory 0.63 252.00$ 6/2/2020 ES 211 Continue review of Prepaid Inventory 0.97 388.00$ 6/2/2020 ES 211 Review Daily Bank Activity 0.20 80.00$ 6/2/2020 ES 211 Review Weekly A/P Reporting 0.25 100.00$ 6/2/2020 ES 211 Review and respond to question on Variance Report 0.43 172.00$ 6/2/2020 ES 211 Continue review Weekly A/P Reporting 0.70 280.00$ 6/2/2020 JF 211 Daily bank activity update 0.15 45.00$ 6/2/2020 JF 211 Daily sales report update 0.03 9.00$ 6/2/2020 JF 211 Continued working on sales report update 0.17 51.00$ 6/2/2020 JF 211 Worked on AP analysis 1.05 315.00$ 6/2/2020 JF 211 Continued working on AP analysis 0.22 66.00$ 6/2/2020 JM 211 Discussion w/CFO regarding financial statements 0.25 150.00$ 6/3/2020 ES 211 Review daily AR and Loan Balances 0.35 140.00$ 6/3/2020 ES 211 Review daily availability schedule 0.18 72.00$ 6/3/2020 ES 211 Review Daily Bank Activity 0.95 380.00$ 6/3/2020 ES 211 Continue review of Daily Bank Activity 0.40 160.00$ 6/3/2020 ES 211 Update Cash Flow report, July and August disbursements 0.58 232.00$ 6/3/2020 JF 211 Daily bank activity update 0.20 60.00$ 6/3/2020 JF 211 Daily sales update 0.03 9.00$ 6/4/2020 ES 211 Review daily AR and Loan Balances 0.12 48.00$ 6/4/2020 ES 211 CTG call to discuss Cash Flow Budget, build out until October 0.62 248.00$ 6/4/2020 ES 211 Cash Flow Budget, prepare location list 0.73 292.00$ 6/4/2020 ES 211 Review Daily Bank Activity 0.17 68.00$ 6/4/2020 ES 211 Cash Flow Budget, IT Budget 1.67 668.00$ 6/4/2020 ES 211 Cash Flow Budget, review Royalty schedule received from

company 1.17 468.00$

6/4/2020 ES 211 Cash Flow Budget, update Royalties forecast 0.52 208.00$ 6/4/2020 ES 211 Cash Flow Budget, review Distribution Alternatives invoice

history 0.57 228.00$

6/4/2020 ES 211 Cash Flow Budget, review Inventory Valuations Mar-May 1.00 400.00$ 6/4/2020 JF 211 Daily sales update 0.03 9.00$ 6/4/2020 JF 211 Daily bank activity update 0.15 45.00$




Exhibit A






6/4/2020 JM 211 Call w/production dept regarding updated forecast 0.28 168.00$ 6/4/2020 JM 211 Call w/production dept to discuss updated forecast 0.43 258.00$ 6/4/2020 JM 211 Follow up call w/production dept to discuss updated forecast 0.25 150.00$ 6/4/2020 JM 211 Teams call w/production dept to discuss changes to forecast 0.25 150.00$ 6/4/2020 JM 211 Additional call w/production dept to discuss updated forecast 0.50 300.00$ 6/5/2020 ES 211 Review daily AR and Loan Balances 0.22 88.00$ 6/5/2020 ES 211 CTG call to discuss Cash Flow Budget, build out until October 0.55 220.00$ 6/5/2020 ES 211 Cash Flow Budget, Professional Fees 1.90 760.00$ 6/5/2020 ES 211 Cash Flow Budget, Merchandise Disbursements 0.35 140.00$ 6/5/2020 ES 211 Cash Flow Budget, Payroll 1.20 480.00$ 6/5/2020 ES 211 Cash Flow Budget, Other Disbursements by location 1.63 652.00$ 6/5/2020 ES 211 Cash Flow Budget, edits per initial review 0.65 260.00$ 6/5/2020 ES 211 CTG call to review Cash Flow Budget 1.62 648.00$ 6/5/2020 ES 211 Prepare edits to Cash Flow Budget 0.58 232.00$ 6/5/2020 JF 211 Daily bank activity update 0.13 39.00$ 6/5/2020 JF 211 Daily sales update 0.03 9.00$ 6/8/2020 ES 211 Review daily AR and Loan Balances 0.25 100.00$ 6/8/2020 ES 211 CTG call to discuss Cash Flow forecast 0.38 152.00$ 6/8/2020 ES 211 Review Daily Bank Activity 0.40 160.00$ 6/8/2020 ES 211 Review weekly Inventory reporting 0.78 312.00$ 6/8/2020 ES 211 Review daily availability schedule 0.38 152.00$ 6/8/2020 ES 211 Review weekly Accounts Rec reporting 0.35 140.00$ 6/8/2020 ES 211 Review weekly Accounts Payable reporting 0.33 132.00$ 6/8/2020 ES 211 Continue review of Daily Bank Activity 0.73 292.00$ 6/8/2020 ES 211 Update Cash Flow, last week actuals 0.83 332.00$ 6/8/2020 ES 211 Review Cash Flow Scenarios 0.28 112.00$ 6/8/2020 ES 211 Update Cash Flow, variance report 0.65 260.00$ 6/8/2020 JF 211 Daily bank activity update 0.13 39.00$ 6/8/2020 JF 211 AP & RT analysis 1.07 321.00$ 6/8/2020 JF 211 Daily sales update 0.03 9.00$ 6/8/2020 JF 211 Continued bank activity update/reconciliation 0.50 150.00$ 6/8/2020 JF 211 AR weekly summary 0.37 111.00$ 6/9/2020 ES 211 Review daily AR and Loan Balances 0.13 52.00$ 6/9/2020 ES 211 Update Cash Flow, variance report 0.45 180.00$ 6/9/2020 ES 211 Review Daily Bank Activity 0.33 132.00$ 6/9/2020 ES 211 Review daily availability schedule 0.20 80.00$ 6/9/2020 JF 211 Daily bank activity update 0.17 51.00$ 6/9/2020 JF 211 Daily sales update 0.03 9.00$

6/10/2020 ES 211 Review daily AR and Loan Balances 0.13 52.00$ 6/10/2020 ES 211 CTG call to discuss Cash Flow forecast, Go Dark scenario 0.13 52.00$ 6/10/2020 ES 211 Update Cash Flow, Go Dark scenario 0.30 120.00$ 6/10/2020 ES 211 CTG call to discuss Cash Flow forecast, Go Dark assumptions 0.22 88.00$ 6/10/2020 ES 211 Continue to update Cash Flow, Payroll 1.42 568.00$ 6/10/2020 ES 211 Continue to update Cash Flow, IT Expenses 0.28 112.00$ 6/10/2020 ES 211 Continue to update Cash Flow, Merchandise Receipt and

Payments 1.52 608.00$

6/10/2020 ES 211 CTG call to discuss Cash Flow forecast, Go Forward assumptions 0.17 68.00$

6/10/2020 ES 211 Update Cash Flow, Go Forward scenario 0.98 392.00$ 6/10/2020 ES 211 CTG call to review Cash Flow forecast 0.92 368.00$ 6/10/2020 ES 211 Prepare bridge schedule for latest Cash Flow 0.83 332.00$ 6/10/2020 JF 211 Daily sales update 0.03 9.00$ 6/11/2020 ES 211 Review daily AR and Loan Balances 0.12 48.00$ 6/11/2020 ES 211 Review daily availability schedule 0.18 72.00$



Exhibit A






6/15/2020 ES 211 Professional Fees analysis 0.47 188.00$ 6/15/2020 ES 211 CTG Call (J. Marchese) to discuss Cash Flow 0.27 108.00$ 6/15/2020 ES 211 Review daily AR and Loan Balances 0.52 208.00$ 6/15/2020 ES 211 Continue Professional Fees analysis 0.57 228.00$ 6/15/2020 ES 211 Review daily availability schedule 0.42 168.00$ 6/15/2020 ES 211 Update Cash Flow, last week actuals 0.93 372.00$ 6/15/2020 ES 211 Review Daily Bank Activity 0.65 260.00$ 6/15/2020 ES 211 Update Cash Flow, continue last week actuals 1.33 532.00$ 6/15/2020 ES 211 Update Cash Flow, Inventory 0.37 148.00$ 6/15/2020 ES 211 Update Cash Flow, Accounts Rec 0.33 132.00$ 6/15/2020 ES 211 Update Cash Flow, Accounts Payable 0.95 380.00$ 6/15/2020 ES 211 Update Professional Fees analysis 1.60 640.00$ 6/15/2020 JF 211 Weekly AR summary 0.30 90.00$ 6/15/2020 JF 211 AP analysis 1.13 339.00$ 6/15/2020 JF 211 Daily sales report update 0.03 9.00$ 6/15/2020 JF 211 Continued working on AP analysis 0.13 39.00$ 6/15/2020 JF 211 Bank activity update (period of 6/10 - current) 0.62 186.00$ 6/16/2020 ES 211 Update Cash Flow, forecast future weeks 0.30 120.00$ 6/16/2020 ES 211 Update Cash Flow, prepare Variance Report 0.52 208.00$ 6/16/2020 ES 211 Review daily AR and Loan Balances 0.28 112.00$ 6/16/2020 ES 211 CTG Call (J. Marchese) to discuss Cash Flow 0.17 68.00$ 6/16/2020 ES 211 Update Cash Flow, review collections forecast 0.90 360.00$ 6/16/2020 ES 211 Update Cash Flow, IT Project fcst 0.37 148.00$ 6/16/2020 ES 211 Update Cash Flow, review Royalties forecast 0.53 212.00$ 6/16/2020 ES 211 Review eligible Inventory calculation provided by bank 0.37 148.00$ 6/16/2020 ES 211 Review daily availability schedule 0.22 88.00$ 6/16/2020 ES 211 Review company's sales reforecast 0.65 260.00$ 6/16/2020 ES 211 CTG Call (J. Marchese) to discuss Sales Forecast 0.17 68.00$ 6/16/2020 ES 211 CTG Call (J. Marchese) to discuss Cash Flow edits 0.77 308.00$ 6/16/2020 ES 211 Update Cash Flow, warehouse forecast 0.25 100.00$ 6/16/2020 JF 211 Daily bank update 0.20 60.00$ 6/16/2020 JF 211 Daily sales report 0.03 9.00$ 6/16/2020 JM 211 Review budget variance report and send to CFO for review 0.27 162.00$ 6/16/2020 JM 211 Analyze opportunity buy pricing from sales staff and compare to

budget 0.43 258.00$

6/16/2020 JM 211 Call w/E Shine (CTG) to review Sales Forecast from company 0.17 102.00$ 6/16/2020 JM 211 Call w/E Shine (CTG) to review DIP budget changes 0.77 462.00$ 6/17/2020 ES 211 Review daily availability schedule 0.13 52.00$ 6/17/2020 ES 211 Review Daily Bank Activity 0.25 100.00$ 6/17/2020 ES 211 Review daily AR and Loan Balances 0.20 80.00$ 6/17/2020 ES 211 CTG call with company to discuss May Monthly Operating

Report 1.68 672.00$

6/17/2020 JF 211 Daily bank activity update 0.20 60.00$ 6/17/2020 JF 211 Daily sales report 0.03 9.00$ 6/17/2020 JF 211 Conference call with CTG team and Northwest team to discuss

monthly operating report. 1.67 501.00$

6/17/2020 JM 211 Follow up on budget variance report with CFO 0.15 90.00$ 6/17/2020 JM 211 Initial review of May MOR with company 1.68 1,008.00$ 6/18/2020 ES 211 Review daily AR and Loan Balances 0.23 92.00$ 6/18/2020 ES 211 Review daily availability schedule 0.15 60.00$ 6/18/2020 ES 211 Review Daily Bank Activity 0.45 180.00$ 6/18/2020 ES 211 CTG call with company to discuss May Monthly Operating

Report 2.53 1,012.00$

6/18/2020 ES 211 Review company Gross Profit report for May 0.32 128.00$



Exhibit A






6/18/2020 JF 211 Daily bank activity update 0.18 54.00$ 6/18/2020 JF 211 Daily sales report 0.03 9.00$ 6/18/2020 JF 211 Conference call with CTG team and Northwest team to continue

discussing monthly operating report. 2.53 759.00$

6/18/2020 JM 211 Review MOR with company 2.53 1,518.00$ 6/18/2020 JM 211 Call w/UST regarding MOR classifications 0.08 48.00$ 6/19/2020 ES 211 Review daily AR and Loan Balances 0.13 52.00$ 6/19/2020 ES 211 Review company MOR report for May 2.18 872.00$ 6/19/2020 ES 211 CTG call with company to discuss May Monthly Operating

Report (1) 2.52 1,008.00$

6/19/2020 ES 211 CTG call with company to discuss May Monthly Operating Report (2) 1.10 440.00$

6/19/2020 ES 211 Prepare May Monthly Operating Report for filing 0.57 228.00$ 6/19/2020 ES 211 Review daily availability schedule 0.13 52.00$ 6/19/2020 JF 211 Daily bank activity update 0.13 39.00$ 6/19/2020 JF 211 Daily sales report 0.03 9.00$ 6/19/2020 JM 211 Compile list of changes to MOR to review with the company 0.67 402.00$ 6/19/2020 JM 211 Call w/company to review MOR 2.50 1,500.00$ 6/19/2020 JM 211 Continue to review MOR with the company 1.10 660.00$ 6/19/2020 JM 211 Review final MOR with CFO and forward to counsel for filing 0.52 312.00$ 6/19/2020 JM 211 Make changes to MOR based on comments from counsel and

resend 0.17 102.00$

6/22/2020 ES 211 Review daily AR and Loan Balances 0.25 100.00$ 6/22/2020 ES 211 Review daily availability schedule 0.13 52.00$ 6/22/2020 ES 211 Review weekly Accounts Payable reporting 0.17 68.00$ 6/22/2020 ES 211 Review Daily Bank Activity 0.40 160.00$ 6/22/2020 ES 211 Update Cash Flow, last week actuals 1.03 412.00$ 6/22/2020 ES 211 Review weekly Accounts Receivable reporting 0.37 148.00$ 6/22/2020 ES 211 Cont. review weekly Accounts Payable reporting 0.35 140.00$ 6/22/2020 ES 211 Review weekly Inventory reporting 1.07 428.00$ 6/22/2020 ES 211 Update Cash Flow, prepare Variance Report 0.28 112.00$ 6/22/2020 JF 211 Weekly AR summary 0.17 51.00$ 6/22/2020 JF 211 Weekly AP analysis 0.70 210.00$ 6/22/2020 JF 211 Daily bank activity update 0.13 39.00$ 6/22/2020 JF 211 Daily sales report 0.03 9.00$ 6/22/2020 JM 211 Call with controller regarding MOR and request from UST 0.17 102.00$ 6/22/2020 JM 211 Call with CFO regarding projections for IB 0.42 252.00$ 6/23/2020 ES 211 Review daily AR and Loan Balances 0.28 112.00$ 6/23/2020 ES 211 Update Cash Flow, update Variance Report 0.18 72.00$ 6/23/2020 ES 211 Update CTG weekly A/P analysis 0.57 228.00$ 6/23/2020 ES 211 Review daily availability schedule 0.40 160.00$ 6/23/2020 ES 211 Continue to update CTG weekly A/P analysis 1.98 792.00$ 6/23/2020 ES 211 Draft email to company regarding AP coding (Pre-petition, Post-

petition) 0.60 240.00$

6/23/2020 JF 211 Daily bank activity update 0.20 60.00$ 6/23/2020 JF 211 Daily sales report 0.03 9.00$ 6/23/2020 JM 211 Begin building master merchandise vendor schedule 0.58 348.00$ 6/23/2020 JM 211 Review inventory certification reporting and respond to company

on changes 0.50 300.00$

6/23/2020 JM 211 Prepare updates to pro fee budget and distribute to professionals for input 0.48 288.00$

6/23/2020 JM 211 Review of current and prepetition AP reports 0.37 222.00$ 6/23/2020 JM 211 Call w/T Georgis (NW) regarding NW.com financials for UST 0.25 150.00$ 6/24/2020 ES 211 Cash Flow, update Variance Report 1.47 588.00$



Exhibit A






6/24/2020 ES 211 Review daily AR and Loan Balances 0.38 152.00$ 6/24/2020 ES 211 Cash Flow, continue update of Variance Report 0.50 200.00$ 6/24/2020 ES 211 Review daily availability schedule 0.22 88.00$ 6/24/2020 ES 211 Review company inventory calculations 0.38 152.00$ 6/24/2020 ES 211 Review Daily Bank Activity 0.30 120.00$ 6/24/2020 JF 211 Daily bank activity update. 0.20 60.00$ 6/24/2020 JF 211 Daily sales report 0.03 9.00$ 6/24/2020 JM 211 Call w/J Kremberg (CIT) regarding daily bank report 0.17 102.00$ 6/24/2020 JM 211 Review cash flow variance report and inventory in transit

analysis 0.67 402.00$

6/24/2020 JM 211 Call w/S Mieszkowski (NW) to discuss updated sales plan 0.10 60.00$ 6/24/2020 JM 211 Call w/M Howley (NW) regarding updated purchase plan 0.15 90.00$ 6/24/2020 JM 211 Call w/M Wolf (NW) regarding revised sales projection 0.20 120.00$ 6/24/2020 JM 211 Call w/CFO regarding variance report to CIT 0.30 180.00$ 6/25/2020 ES 211 Review daily AR and Loan Balances 0.15 60.00$ 6/25/2020 ES 211 Review daily availability schedule 0.08 32.00$ 6/25/2020 ES 211 Review Daily Bank Activity 0.13 52.00$ 6/25/2020 JF 211 Daily bank activity update 0.17 51.00$ 6/25/2020 JF 211 Daily sales report 0.03 9.00$ 6/25/2020 JM 211 Review updated inventory in transit report and discuss new

inventory cert with CFO 0.75 450.00$

6/25/2020 JM 211 Follow up w/T Georgis (NW) regarding NW.com financials for UST 0.37 222.00$

6/25/2020 JM 211 Call with CFO inventory certification 0.73 438.00$ 6/25/2020 JM 211 Discuss variance report with CFO 0.12 72.00$ 6/25/2020 JM 211 Discuss variance report with J Kremberg (CIT) 0.18 108.00$ 6/25/2020 JM 211 Call with T Georgis (NW) regarding security deposit account 0.10 60.00$ 6/25/2020 JM 211 Review pro fee report w/J Fahim (CTG) 0.25 150.00$ 6/25/2020 JM 211 Review updated sales projections from M Wolf (NW) 0.33 198.00$ 6/25/2020 JM 211 Discussion with CFO regarding reports for IB 0.40 240.00$ 6/26/2020 ES 211 Review daily AR and Loan Balances 0.42 168.00$ 6/26/2020 ES 211 CTG Call to discuss additional breakout of MOR activity

(requested by UST) 0.23 92.00$

6/26/2020 ES 211 Review daily availability schedule 0.37 148.00$ 6/26/2020 ES 211 Prepare schedule for additional breakout of MOR activity

(requested by UST) 0.60 240.00$

6/26/2020 ES 211 Continue to prepare schedule for additional breakout of MOR 0.37 148.00$ 6/26/2020 ES 211 Review Daily Bank Activity 0.10 40.00$ 6/26/2020 ES 211 Update schedule for additional breakout of MOR 0.35 140.00$ 6/26/2020 JF 211 Daily sales report 0.03 9.00$ 6/26/2020 JF 211 Daily bank activity update 0.17 51.00$ 6/26/2020 JM 211 Discussions w/CFO regarding reporting info for IB 0.52 312.00$ 6/26/2020 JM 211 Review updated May financials for NW.com 0.48 288.00$ 6/26/2020 JM 211 Call w/E Shine (CTG) regarding NW.com financials 0.25 150.00$ 6/26/2020 JM 211 Review reports for Sales and Production meeting with company 0.42 252.00$

6/26/2020 JM 211 Discuss NW.com May MOR with E Shine (CTG) 0.10 60.00$ 6/29/2020 ES 211 Review daily AR and Loan Balances 0.53 212.00$ 6/29/2020 ES 211 Review weekly Inventory reporting 0.43 172.00$ 6/29/2020 ES 211 Review weekly A/P reporting 0.63 252.00$ 6/29/2020 ES 211 Review weekly Sales reporting, update cash flow 0.25 100.00$ 6/29/2020 ES 211 Review daily availability schedule 0.40 160.00$ 6/29/2020 ES 211 Update Cash Flow, last week actuals 0.60 240.00$ 6/29/2020 ES 211 Review weekly Accounts Receivable reporting 0.22 88.00$



Exhibit A






6/29/2020 ES 211 Review Daily Bank Activity 0.23 92.00$ 6/29/2020 ES 211 Update Cash Flow, continue on last week actuals 0.62 248.00$ 6/29/2020 ES 211 Update Cash Flow, professional fees 0.33 132.00$ 6/29/2020 ES 211 Update Cash Flow, Inv Rollforward and A/R Rollforward 0.48 192.00$ 6/29/2020 ES 211 Update Cash Flow, Payroll 0.70 280.00$ 6/29/2020 ES 211 Update Cash Flow, prepare Variance Report 0.65 260.00$ 6/29/2020 JF 211 Weekly AR analysis 0.17 51.00$ 6/29/2020 JF 211 Weekly AP & RT analysis 0.47 141.00$ 6/29/2020 JF 211 Daily sales report 0.03 9.00$ 6/29/2020 JF 211 Daily bank activity update 0.20 60.00$ 6/29/2020 JM 211 Review inventory availability calc from CIT vs inventory

certification calc and request backup 0.48 288.00$

6/29/2020 JM 211 Call w/E Shine (CTG) to discuss payroll forecast 0.10 60.00$ 6/29/2020 JM 211 Review cash flow variance report and send to CFO 0.47 282.00$ 6/29/2020 JM 211 Analyze open PO report from company and incorporate in

payment schedule 0.25 150.00$

6/30/2020 ES 211 Update Cash Flow, prepare Variance Report 0.27 108.00$ 6/30/2020 ES 211 Review daily AR and Loan Balances 0.13 52.00$ 6/30/2020 ES 211 Review weekly A/P reporting 0.62 248.00$ 6/30/2020 ES 211 Review daily availability schedule 0.17 68.00$ 6/30/2020 ES 211 Review Daily Bank Activity 0.28 112.00$ 6/30/2020 JF 211 Daily sales report 0.03 9.00$ 6/30/2020 JF 211 Daily bank activity update 0.18 54.00$

Totals 131.84 55,969.00$

By Professional:JM 24.15 14,490.00$ ES 91.72 36,688.00$ JF 15.97 4,791.00$

Total 131.84 55,969.00$



Exhibit A


Code 212 - Vendor Issues Period: June 1-30, 2020

Date of Service

Provided by


6/23/2020 JM 212 Call w/Acct payable at NW to discuss vendor issues 0.32 192.00$ 6/25/2020 JM 212 Call with S Cole, counsel for MLGW. Follow up with email

regarding next steps0.57 342.00$

6/26/2020 JM 212 Call w/counsel regarding email from hostile vendor 0.10 60.00$

Totals 0.99 594.00$


0.00 -$

Total 0.99 594.00$




Exhibit A


Code 230 - Financing, DIP Negotiation, Use of Cash Collateral Period: June 1-30, 2020

Date of Service

Provided by


6/2/2020 JM 230 Call w/CEO to discuss go forward location assumptions for updated cash budget

0.68 408.00$

6/4/2020 JM 230 Call w/E Shine (CTG) to discuss updates to cash flow budget 0.62 372.00$ 6/4/2020 JM 230 Call w/CEO to discuss expense reductions/merchandise plan

assumptions for updated cash budget0.78 468.00$

6/4/2020 JM 230 Update production schedules and inventory position reports for cash budget

1.48 888.00$

6/5/2020 JM 230 Continue to update production schedules and inventory position reports for cash budget

0.75 450.00$

6/5/2020 JM 230 Follow up call w/E Shine (CTG) to discuss updates to cash flow budget 0.53 318.00$ 6/5/2020 JM 230 Continue to review and update schedules for revised cash budget 0.97 582.00$ 6/5/2020 JM 230 Continue to update revised cash budget based on discussions with

company1.08 648.00$

6/5/2020 JM 230 Call w/J Teele (Sills) to discuss assumptions for cash budget 0.18 108.00$ 6/5/2020 JM 230 Review updates made to cash budget 0.35 210.00$ 6/5/2020 JM 230 Call w/E Shine (CTG) to review updates to cash budget 1.60 960.00$ 6/5/2020 JM 230 Follow up call w/J Teele (Sills) to discuss assumptions for cash budget 0.22 132.00$ 6/6/2020 JM 230 Compile multiple scenarios of cash budget 1.17 702.00$ 6/6/2020 JM 230 Finalize multiple scenarios of cash budget and send to CEO and counsel 1.68 1,008.00$

6/8/2020 JM 230 Call w/J Kremberg (CIT) to discuss Pro fee escrow and funding 0.50 300.00$ 6/8/2020 JM 230 Call w/counsel regarding cash budget 0.13 78.00$ 6/8/2020 JM 230 Call w/CEO regarding cash budget 0.52 312.00$ 6/8/2020 JM 230 Follow up call w/CEO regarding cash budget 0.25 150.00$ 6/8/2020 JM 230 Call w/CEO and counsel regarding cash budget 0.52 312.00$ 6/9/2020 JM 230 Call w/CIT Risk Mgmt regarding DIP loan 0.37 222.00$ 6/9/2020 JM 230 Call w/CEO and counsel regarding DIP loan with CIT 0.35 210.00$ 6/9/2020 JM 230 Update merchandise payment schedules for DIP cash flow 0.88 528.00$ 6/9/2020 JM 230 Review updated DIP budget and supply comments 0.92 552.00$

6/10/2020 JM 230 Discussion with NW controller regarding funding request 0.23 138.00$ 6/10/2020 JM 230 Discussion with counsel regarding DIP loan 0.28 168.00$ 6/10/2020 JM 230 Discussion with CEO and counsel regarding DIP loan budget 0.35 210.00$ 6/10/2020 JM 230 Call w/CFO to discuss DIP loan budget assumptions 0.38 228.00$ 6/10/2020 JM 230 Follow up call w/CEO to discuss revised DIP budget 0.22 132.00$ 6/10/2020 JM 230 Call w/E Shine (CTG) to discuss assumptions for revised DIP budget 0.92 552.00$ 6/10/2020 JM 230 Follow up call w/production regarding info for cash flow budget 0.33 198.00$ 6/10/2020 JM 230 Continue discussions w/CEO regarding assumptions for revised DIP

budget0.68 408.00$

6/11/2020 JM 230 Update of DIP budget 0.67 402.00$ 6/11/2020 JM 230 Call with CFO to discuss changes to DIP budget 0.43 258.00$ 6/11/2020 JM 230 Discussions w/CEO regarding assumptions for revised DIP budget 0.30 180.00$ 6/11/2020 JM 230 Continue update of DIP budget 0.50 300.00$ 6/11/2020 JM 230 Additional call w/CEO regarding assumptions for revised DIP budget 0.12 72.00$ 6/11/2020 JM 230 Review of production info and update DIP budget 1.00 600.00$ 6/11/2020 JM 230 Review of sales & revised production info and update DIP budget 1.42 852.00$ 6/11/2020 JM 230 Call w/CEO regarding revised DIP budget 0.75 450.00$ 6/11/2020 JM 230 Review updates to DIP budget w/CEO 0.37 222.00$ 6/11/2020 JM 230 Call with CEO and counsel regarding DIP cash flow 0.35 210.00$ 6/12/2020 JM 230 Continue to update DIP budget 0.83 498.00$ 6/12/2020 JM 230 Review changes to DIP budget w/CEO 0.47 282.00$ 6/12/2020 JM 230 Update DIP budget for revised sales 0.42 252.00$ 6/12/2020 JM 230 Call with production group regarding input for DIP cash flow 0.13 78.00$ 6/12/2020 JM 230 Call with CFO to discuss updates to DIP budget 0.40 240.00$ 6/12/2020 JM 230 Continue to update DIP budget for revised sales & production 1.17 702.00$ 6/12/2020 JM 230 Update DIP budget and circulate to counsel and CEO 0.75 450.00$




Exhibit A


Code 230 - Financing, DIP Negotiation, Use of Cash Collateral Period: June 1-30, 2020

Date of Service

Provided by



6/12/2020 JM 230 Call with CIT regarding updated DIP forecast 0.57 342.00$ 6/12/2020 JM 230 Update DIP budget and circulate to CEO for comments 0.75 450.00$ 6/12/2020 JM 230 Continue to update DIP budget and circulate to CEO for comments 1.42 852.00$ 6/12/2020 JM 230 Update DIP budget based on comments from bank and circulate to

counsel & CEO for comments0.33 198.00$

6/12/2020 JM 230 Call w/CEO to finalize changes to DIP budget 0.27 162.00$ 6/14/2020 JM 230 Discussion with R Frezza (Ankura) regarding vetting DIP budget 1.17 702.00$ 6/15/2020 JM 230 Call w/E Shine (CTG) to discuss DIP budget/cash flow 0.27 162.00$ 6/15/2020 JM 230 Review of current availability and communicate position to CFO & CEO

for funding0.35 210.00$

6/15/2020 JM 230 Call w/Ankura to discuss DIP budget 0.60 360.00$ 6/15/2020 JM 230 Call w/CEO to discuss DIP budget and discussions with CIT 0.27 162.00$ 6/15/2020 JM 230 Discussion w/T Georgis (NW) regarding funding 0.17 102.00$ 6/15/2020 JM 230 Follow up call w/E Shine (CTG) to discuss pro fees in DIP budget update 0.22 132.00$

6/15/2020 JM 230 Call w/J Kremberg (CIT) regarding DIP budget and financing of purchases

0.23 138.00$

6/15/2020 JM 230 Review DIP budget write from Ankura and respond with changes 0.35 210.00$ 6/15/2020 JM 230 Review updated DIP budget and make changes to disbursements 0.38 228.00$ 6/16/2020 JF 230 Professional fees analysis 0.53 159.00$ 6/16/2020 JF 230 Continued working on professional fees analysis 0.27 81.00$ 6/16/2020 JM 230 Continue to review updated DIP budget and make changes to align

availability0.67 402.00$

6/16/2020 JM 230 Call w/T Georgis regarding funding request 0.33 198.00$ 6/16/2020 JM 230 Call w/Ankura to discuss DIP budget 0.32 192.00$ 6/16/2020 JM 230 Call w/CEO to discuss DIP budget and discussions with Ankura 0.55 330.00$ 6/16/2020 JM 230 Finalize revised DIP budget and send to Ankura and Emerald for review 1.70 1,020.00$ 6/17/2020 JM 230 Call w/Ankura to discuss DIP budget 0.20 120.00$ 6/17/2020 JM 230 Revise DIP budget and resend to CIT 0.28 168.00$ 6/18/2020 JM 230 Call w/Ankura regarding DIP financing status 0.08 48.00$ 6/23/2020 JM 230 Discuss funding for factories with CEO 0.17 102.00$ 6/23/2020 JM 230 Call w/J Kremberg (CIT) regarding pro fee escrow account 0.10 60.00$ 6/24/2020 JM 230 Call w/CFO to discuss cash position 0.13 78.00$ 6/25/2020 JF 230 Constructed professional fees model to calculate payments due for fee

statements and interim applications0.85 255.00$

6/25/2020 JF 230 Continued working on professional fees model to calculate payments due for fee statements and interim applications

1.72 516.00$

6/25/2020 JF 230 Continued working on professional fees model to calculate payments due for fee statements and interim applications

0.70 210.00$

6/25/2020 JM 230 Call with S Miezkowski (NW) regarding sales plan in budget 0.18 108.00$ 6/25/2020 JM 230 Discussions w/T Georgis (NW) regarding funding request 0.05 30.00$ 6/26/2020 JF 230 Updated pro fees 0.38 114.00$ 6/26/2020 JM 230 Call w/CFO regarding funding request 0.18 108.00$ 6/29/2020 JM 230 Review cash position and discuss funding with company 0.18 108.00$ 6/29/2020 JM 230 Call w/R Jolson (NW) regarding CIT position report 0.23 138.00$ 6/30/2020 JM 230 Call w/T Georgis (NW) regarding funding 0.10 60.00$ 6/30/2020 JM 230 Call w/T Georgis (NW) regarding funding request 0.25 150.00$

Totals 47.50 27,165.00$

By Professional:JM 43.05 25,830.00$ ES 0.00 -$ JF 4.45 1,335.00$

Total 47.50 27,165.00$



Exhibit A


Code 240 - Tax Issues Period: June 1-30, 2020

Date of Service

Provided by


6/9/2020 JM 240 Call w/company controller to discuss taxes 0.28 168.00$

Totals 0.28 168.00$


Total 0.28 168.00$




Exhibit A


Code 241 - Utility Issues Period: June 1-30, 2020

Date of Service

Provided by


06/01/20 JM 241 Call w/company to discuss utility vendors problems 0.17 102.00$

Totals 0.17 102.00$


Total 0.17 102.00$




Exhibit A


Code 310 - Claims Administration Period: June 1-30, 2020

Date of Service

Provided by


06/23/20 JM 310 Call w/J Fahim (CTG) regarding claims filed by vendor 0.15 90.00$ 06/23/20 JF 211 AP analysis for Creditors Adjustment Bureau 1.00 300.00$ 06/23/20 JF 211 Continued AP analysis for Creditors Adjustment Bureau 0.28 84.00$ 06/23/20 JF 211 Continued AP analysis for Creditors Adjustment Bureau 1.12 336.00$

Totals 2.55 810.00$

By Professional:JM 0.15 90.00$ ES 0.00 -$ JF 2.40 720.00$

0.00 -$ Total 2.55 810.00$




Exhibit B


EXPENSE SUMMARY BY PROFESSIONAL AND CATEGORY Period: June 1-30, 2020

Professional Air Fare Hotel Meals Auto Rental Parking, Gas,

Tolls Mileage Trans-

portation Admin TotalJM -$ ES -$ JF -$ -$ -$ SUBTOTAL -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$

Conference Calls $0.00 -$ TOTAL -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$

EXPENSE SUMMARY BY CATEGORY Period: June 1-30, 2020

EXPENSE CATEGORY AMOUNTAIR FARE -$ HOTEL -$ MEALS -$ AUTO RENTAL -$ PARKING, GAS, TOLLS -$ MILEAGE -$ TRANSPORTATION -$ ADMIN CHARGES -$ CONFERENCE CALLS -$ TOTALS -$


Clear Thinking Group

CTG Exhibit B - Expense Summary 25 of 26


Exhibit B


EXPENSE DETAIL Period: June 1-30, 2020

DATE PROF EXPENSE EXPENSE DESCRIPTION AMOUNT

TOTAL $0.00


CTG Exhibit B - Expense Detail 26 of 26


7/9/2020NC BK 2002

Company: Company:

Street: City:

City Roslyn State: NJState,Zip: NY 11576 Zip:Attn: Attn:

Phone:Fax:

Payment Terms

Hourly Fee Hours Total

June 1 Thru June 30, 2020 $118,957.00Total Fees: $118,957.00

Reimbursable Expenses:

Total Expenses:

Subtotal $118,957.00Sales Tax

Other

$118,957.00

Shipping & Handling

Please remit to Clear Thinking Group LLC via wire transferBank: TD Bank, NA, Cherry Hill, NJ; (908)359-7004

ABA# 031101266

Thank you for your business.

The Northwest Company

49 Bryant Ave

Clear Thinking GroupTO SUBMIT TO

Accounts Receivable

Hillsborough

Invoice

Invoice NumberInvoice Date

401 Towne Centre Drive

908-431-2121

08844

Professional Fees:

Robert Jolson

DescriptionUpon Receipt

Due Date908-359-5940

Total USD

NOTES/SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS:

Acct# 7868062527


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