Liquidation, also known as winding-up, refers to the process of distributing a company's assets among its creditors and members, which ultimately leads to the dissolution of the company. The process can be voluntary or court-ordered.
A financial institution similar to a Savings and Loan Association (S&L) but organized as a cooperative. It is owned by its members, with deposits representing shares. Members, as shareholders, vote on the association’s affairs and receive income in the form of dividends.
