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OFFICIAL FORM 410 PROOF OF CLAIM

UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF DELAWARE

PROOF OF CLAIM OF MERIDIAN CONSUMER BRANDS LLC

Deadline for Filing Proof of Claim (Bar Date): January 15, 2026 Date Filed: January 13, 2026

Name of Creditor (the person or entity to whom the debtor owes money or property):

Meridian Consumer Brands LLC

Box 1. Creditor Identification

1. Who is the creditor?

Name: Meridian Consumer Brands LLC

Name and address where notices should be sent:

Meridian Consumer Brands LLC 575 Lexington Avenue, 22nd Floor New York, NY 10022

Attention: Priya Anand, General Counsel

Telephone: (212) 554-8100 Email: panand@meridiancb.com

Creditor's Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN): 83-2947156

The creditor identified above, Meridian Consumer Brands LLC ("Meridian" or "MCB"), is a Delaware limited liability company with its principal offices at 575 Lexington Avenue, 22nd Floor, New York, NY 10022. Meridian is engaged in the development, manufacture, and distribution of consumer products, including branded household cleaning products, personal care items, and small kitchen appliances. All notices, correspondence, and pleadings relating to this proof of claim and to this bankruptcy case should be directed to the attention of Priya Anand, General Counsel, at the address set forth above, with copies to creditor's counsel as set forth in box 2 below.

Box 2. Creditor's Attorney Information

2. Has anyone else already filed a proof of claim relating to this claim?

No.

Name and address where notices to creditor's attorney should be sent:

Delaware Counsel:

Calderwood & Harkness LLP 1105 N. Market Street, Suite 1400 Wilmington, DE 19801

Attention: Nathan Ikeda

Telephone: (302) 778-6200

Email: nikeda@calderwoodharkness.com

New York Counsel:

Calderwood & Harkness LLP 200 Park Avenue, 38th Floor New York, NY 10166

Attention: Colette Whitman, Partner

Telephone: (212) 891-4500

Email: cwhitman@calderwoodharkness.com

Matter Number: 1011-00002

All notices, objections, and other pleadings or correspondence relating to this proof of claim should be served upon both of the counsel identified above, at the addresses indicated, concurrently with service upon the creditor at the address set forth in box 1.

Box 3. Has This Claim Been Acquired from Someone Else?

No. This claim has not been acquired from, or transferred by, any other entity. Meridian Consumer Brands LLC is the original creditor and the party to whom the obligation giving rise to this claim is owed.

Box 4. Amount of Claim

4. Total amount of claim as of the date the case was filed (October 14, 2025):

$14,726,418.37

Does this amount include interest or other charges in addition to the principal amount of the claim?

No. The amount stated above represents the aggregate face value of eighty-three (83) unpaid trade invoices for goods sold and delivered to the debtor in the ordinary course of business. The amount does not include any interest, late fees, penalties, or other charges that may be allowable under applicable law. Meridian reserves all rights to assert any such additional amounts to the extent permitted.

Basis for the claim:

This claim arises from trade debt — specifically, the sale and delivery of consumer products (household cleaning products, personal care items, and small kitchen appliances) by Meridian Consumer Brands LLC to the debtor, Cascadia Home & Lifestyle Inc. ("Cascadia" or the "Debtor"), pursuant to the parties' established commercial relationship.

The parties maintained trade terms of Net 60 days, with a 2% early payment discount available if payment was received within 15 days of the invoice date (Net 15). No early payment discounts have been applied to or are reflected in the amounts stated herein, as no payments qualifying for such discounts were received by Meridian during the relevant invoice period.

The unpaid invoices comprising this claim were issued during the period from July 18, 2025 through October 10, 2025, encompassing a total of eighty-three (83) invoices, as further detailed below and in the attached Exhibit A.

Oldest unpaid invoice: Invoice No. MCB-092174, dated July 18, 2025, in the amount of $212,600.00 (household cleaning products — assorted SKUs).

Most recent unpaid invoice: Invoice No. MCB-095301, dated October 10, 2025, in the amount of $187,440.50 (personal care items and small kitchen appliances — assorted SKUs).

Total number of unpaid invoices: 83

Total amount outstanding: $14,726,418.37

A complete schedule of all 83 unpaid invoices is attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by reference.

Box 5. Is All or Part of the Claim Secured?

No. The claim is not secured by a lien on property of the debtor, and no security interest in any collateral of the debtor has been granted to or is held by Meridian in connection with this claim.

Note Regarding Reclamation Rights:

Meridian has asserted reclamation rights under 11 U.S.C. § 546(c) with respect to goods delivered to the Debtor within the forty-five (45) day period preceding the petition date (i.e., goods shipped during the period from August 30, 2025 through October 14, 2025), with an aggregate invoice value of approximately $3,218,650.00. A written reclamation demand was served upon the Debtor on October 16, 2025. Such reclamation rights are reserved and are asserted separately; however, they are not asserted as a secured claim on this proof of claim form. The reclamation demand and a summary thereof are described further in Exhibit C attached hereto. All rights in connection with the reclamation demand, including the right to seek a substitute lien or administrative expense claim under 11 U.S.C. § 546(c)(2), are expressly reserved.

Box 6. Is All or Part of the Claim Entitled to Priority?

Yes. A portion of this claim is entitled to administrative expense priority under 11 U.S.C. § 503(b)(9).

Amount entitled to priority:

$1,847,200.00

Basis for priority:

The priority amount of $1,847,200.00 represents the value of goods received by the Debtor in the ordinary course of the Debtor's business within twenty (20) days before the date of commencement of this case. The petition date is October 14, 2025; accordingly, the twenty-day look-back period encompasses the period from September 24, 2025 through October 14, 2025. All goods for which administrative expense priority is claimed were (a) sold to the Debtor in the ordinary course of the Debtor's business, (b) shipped by Meridian during the qualifying period, and (c) received by the Debtor at one or more of its distribution centers or retail locations within the twenty-day period, as confirmed by bills of lading, signed delivery receipts, and carrier tracking confirmations.

Statutory basis: 11 U.S.C. § 503(b)(9), which provides that the value of any goods received by the debtor within 20 days before the date of commencement of a case under title 11 in which the goods have been sold to the debtor in the ordinary course of such debtor's business shall be treated as an administrative expense. Administrative expenses are entitled to priority under 11 U.S.C. § 507(a)(2).

A detailed schedule of the qualifying shipments received by the Debtor during the twenty-day period is attached hereto as Exhibit B and incorporated herein by reference.

Note: Meridian has filed a separate Motion for Allowance of Administrative Expense Claim Under 11 U.S.C. § 503(b)(9) in this case [Dkt. No. _]. The assertion of priority herein is without prejudice to, and is in addition to, that pending motion. Nothing in this proof of claim constitutes a waiver, release, or withdrawal of the relief sought in that motion, and Meridian reserves all rights in connection therewith.

Box 7. Is All or Part of the Claim Subject to a Right of Setoff?

No. Meridian Consumer Brands LLC does not assert a right of setoff at this time. However, Meridian expressly reserves all rights to assert setoff rights, recoupment rights, or any other rights or defenses that may be available under applicable law, including but not limited to 11 U.S.C. § 553, at any time hereafter.

Box 8. Nature of Claim — Classification

Trade debt / Goods sold

Detailed description of claim:

Meridian Consumer Brands LLC is a Delaware limited liability company engaged in the development, manufacture, and distribution of consumer products, including branded household cleaning products, personal care items, and small kitchen appliances. Meridian distributes its products through retail partners, wholesale channels, and direct-to-consumer platforms throughout the United States.

Cascadia Home & Lifestyle Inc. ("Cascadia" or the "Debtor") has been one of Meridian's largest and most significant retail customers. During fiscal year 2024, Cascadia ranked as Meridian's fourth (4th) largest customer by revenue, with annual purchases of approximately $58.3 million. The parties maintained an ongoing commercial relationship for the sale and distribution of Meridian's consumer product lines through Cascadia's nationwide network of retail stores and e-commerce platform.

The claim asserted herein arises from goods sold and delivered by Meridian to Cascadia in the ordinary course of business during the period from July 18, 2025 through October 10, 2025. A total of eighty-three (83) invoices remain unpaid as of the petition date of October 14, 2025, with an aggregate outstanding balance of $14,726,418.37. The unpaid invoices range from Invoice No. MCB-092174, dated July 18, 2025, through Invoice No. MCB-095301, dated October 10, 2025.

All goods reflected in the unpaid invoices were manufactured by or on behalf of Meridian, sold to Cascadia on the parties' customary trade terms (Net 60, with a 2% early payment discount available at Net 15), and delivered to Cascadia's designated distribution centers or retail locations. Delivery of all goods has been confirmed by bills of lading, signed delivery receipts, and/or carrier tracking confirmations. At no time prior to the petition date did Cascadia dispute the validity or amount of any of the invoices comprising this claim, nor did Cascadia return or reject any of the goods reflected therein.

A portion of the goods, totaling $1,847,200.00 in invoice value, were received by the Debtor within the twenty (20) day period preceding the petition date (September 24, 2025 through October 14, 2025) and are subject to Meridian's claim for administrative expense priority under 11 U.S.C. § 503(b)(9), as described in box 6 above and in Exhibit B attached hereto.

An additional portion of the goods, totaling approximately $3,218,650.00 in invoice value (which includes the $1,847,200.00 in § 503(b)(9) goods), were shipped within the forty-five (45) day period preceding the petition date (August 30, 2025 through October 14, 2025) and are subject to Meridian's reclamation demand under 11 U.S.C. § 546(c), as described in box 5 above and in Exhibit C attached hereto.

Box 9. Documents Supporting the Claim

Attached. The following supporting documents are attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference:

Exhibit A: Schedule of 83 Unpaid Pre-Petition Trade Invoices (Invoice No. MCB-092174 through Invoice No. MCB-095301), including invoice numbers, invoice dates, descriptions of goods, delivery/receipt dates, invoice amounts, amounts outstanding, trade terms, and § 503(b)(9) eligibility designations.

Exhibit B: Schedule of § 503(b)(9) Qualifying Shipments — goods received by the Debtor within 20 days before the petition date (September 24, 2025 through October 14, 2025), totaling $1,847,200.00.

Exhibit C: Summary of Reclamation Demand Under 11 U.S.C. § 546(c) — goods shipped within 45 days before the petition date (August 30, 2025 through October 14, 2025), totaling approximately $3,218,650.00.

Exhibit D: Representative copies of invoices and shipping/delivery confirmations, including copies of the oldest and most recent invoices and a selection of § 503(b)(9) qualifying invoices, together with corresponding delivery confirmations and bills of lading. Full copies of all 83 invoices and all associated delivery documentation are maintained by the creditor and its counsel, Calderwood & Harkness LLP, and are available for inspection upon reasonable request or as directed by the Court.

Signature and Certification

Sign below:

I declare under penalty of perjury that the information provided in this claim is true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information, and reasonable belief. I understand that filing a fraudulent claim is a federal crime that can result in fines of up to $250,000, imprisonment for up to 20 years, or both. 18 U.S.C. §§ 152, 157, and 3571.

MERIDIAN CONSUMER BRANDS LLC

By: ________

Name: Priya Anand

Title: General Counsel

Date: January 13, 2026

Address:

Meridian Consumer Brands LLC 575 Lexington Avenue, 22nd Floor New York, NY 10022

Telephone: (212) 554-8100

Email: panand@meridiancb.com

Acknowledgment of Representation by Counsel

The creditor, Meridian Consumer Brands LLC, is represented in this bankruptcy case by the law firm of Calderwood & Harkness LLP:

Colette Whitman, Responsible Partner Calderwood & Harkness LLP 200 Park Avenue, 38th Floor New York, NY 10166 Telephone: (212) 891-4500

Email: cwhitman@calderwoodharkness.com

Nathan Ikeda, Lead Associate Calderwood & Harkness LLP 1105 N. Market Street, Suite 1400 Wilmington, DE 19801 Telephone: (302) 778-6200

Email: nikeda@calderwoodharkness.com

All notices, objections, motions, and other pleadings or correspondence relating to this proof of claim and to any matter in this bankruptcy case involving Meridian Consumer Brands LLC should be served upon both Colette Whitman and Nathan Ikeda at the addresses set forth above, concurrently with service upon the creditor.

EXHIBIT A TO PROOF OF CLAIM OF MERIDIAN CONSUMER BRANDS LLC

UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF DELAWARE

In re Cascadia Home & Lifestyle Inc., Case No. 25-12087 (Bankr. D. Del.)

COMPLETE SCHEDULE OF 83 UNPAID PRE-PETITION TRADE INVOICES

The following schedule sets forth each of the eighty-three (83) unpaid pre-petition trade invoices issued by Meridian Consumer Brands LLC ("Meridian" or "MCB") to Cascadia Home & Lifestyle Inc. (the "Debtor") that remain outstanding as of the petition date, October 14, 2025. All invoices were issued pursuant to the parties' established trade terms of Net 60 days, with a 2% early payment discount available at Net 15. No early payment discounts are reflected in the amounts shown below. All amounts represent the full face value of each invoice, net of any partial payments received prior to the petition date.

Summary Totals.

Note: The reclamation claim value of approximately $3,218,650.00 includes the $1,847,200.00 in § 503(b)(9) goods. These are overlapping categories, not additive. Goods received within the 20-day period prior to the petition date that also fall within the 45-day reclamation window are counted in both categories but are not double-counted for purposes of the total claim amount.

Footnotes.

Footnote 1: All invoices were issued pursuant to the parties' established trade terms of Net 60 days, with a 2% early payment discount available at Net 15 days. No early payment discounts are reflected in the amounts shown above. None of the invoices listed above were paid within the Net 15 discount window, and no partial payments were received by Meridian on any of these invoices prior to the petition date.

Footnote 2: Meridian Consumer Brands LLC reserves all rights with respect to post-petition interest, fees, and charges as may be allowed under applicable law, including but not limited to interest accruing after the petition date on any portion of this claim that may be determined to be an oversecured claim or an administrative expense, and any fees, costs, or charges that may be awarded by the Court.

Footnote 3: Complete copies of all 83 invoices and corresponding shipping documentation (including bills of lading, delivery confirmations, carrier tracking records, and signed proof-of-delivery receipts) are available upon request and have been preserved by the creditor and its counsel, Calderwood & Harkness LLP. Representative copies of invoices and delivery documentation are attached hereto as Exhibit D.

EXHIBIT B TO PROOF OF CLAIM OF MERIDIAN CONSUMER BRANDS LLC

UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF DELAWARE

In re Cascadia Home & Lifestyle Inc., Case No. 25-12087 (Bankr. D. Del.)

SCHEDULE OF GOODS RECEIVED BY DEBTOR WITHIN 20 DAYS BEFORE PETITION DATE QUALIFYING FOR ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSE PRIORITY UNDER 11 U.S.C. § 503(b)(9)

Qualifying Period. The qualifying period for purposes of 11 U.S.C. § 503(b)(9) is the twenty (20) day period immediately preceding the petition date. The Debtor filed its voluntary petition under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code on October 14, 2025. Accordingly, the qualifying period runs from September 24, 2025 through October 14, 2025 (inclusive).

Statutory Basis. Section 503(b)(9) of the Bankruptcy Code provides that "the value of any goods received by the debtor within 20 days before the date of commencement of a case under this title in which the goods have been sold to the debtor in the ordinary course of such debtor's business" shall be treated as an administrative expense of the estate. Administrative expenses allowed under § 503(b) are entitled to priority of payment under 11 U.S.C. § 507(a)(2).

Each of the shipments identified below was (a) sold to the Debtor by Meridian Consumer Brands LLC in the ordinary course of the Debtor's business; (b) shipped by Meridian during the qualifying period; and (c) received by the Debtor at one or more of its designated distribution centers or retail locations within the twenty-day period, as confirmed by the delivery documentation referenced in the table below.

Schedule of § 503(b)(9) Qualifying Shipments

Summary.

All goods identified in this schedule were sold to the Debtor in the ordinary course of the Debtor's business. All goods were received by the Debtor within the twenty (20) day period preceding the petition date of October 14, 2025, as confirmed by the delivery confirmation references set forth above. Each delivery confirmation reference corresponds to a signed delivery receipt, bill of lading, or carrier tracking confirmation maintained in the files of Meridian Consumer Brands LLC and its counsel, Calderwood & Harkness LLP.

Certification Statement. The undersigned hereby certifies that the delivery of each shipment identified in this Exhibit B has been verified through bills of lading, signed delivery receipts, and/or carrier tracking confirmations. Copies of all such delivery documentation are maintained by the creditor and its counsel and are available for inspection upon reasonable request or as directed by the Court. Representative copies of delivery confirmations for shipments listed in this schedule are included in Exhibit D attached to this Proof of Claim.

Meridian Consumer Brands LLC has filed a separate Motion for Allowance of Administrative Expense Claim Under 11 U.S.C. § 503(b)(9) in this case. The assertion of § 503(b)(9) priority in this Proof of Claim is without prejudice to, and is in addition to, the relief sought in that separately filed motion. Nothing herein constitutes a waiver, release, or withdrawal of any rights or remedies asserted in that motion or otherwise available to Meridian under applicable law.

EXHIBIT C TO PROOF OF CLAIM OF MERIDIAN CONSUMER BRANDS LLC

UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF DELAWARE

In re Cascadia Home & Lifestyle Inc., Case No. 25-12087 (Bankr. D. Del.)

SUMMARY OF GOODS SUBJECT TO RECLAMATION DEMAND UNDER 11 U.S.C. § 546(c)

Reclamation Window. Under 11 U.S.C. § 546(c), a seller of goods in the ordinary course of such seller's business may reclaim goods received by the debtor while the debtor was insolvent if the seller demands reclamation in writing (a) not later than 45 days after the date of receipt of such goods by the debtor, or (b) not later than 20 days after the date of commencement of the case, if the 45-day period expires after the commencement of the case.

The Debtor's petition date is October 14, 2025. The forty-five (45) day reclamation period encompasses goods shipped during the period from August 30, 2025 through October 14, 2025 (inclusive).

Reclamation Demand. On October 16, 2025 — within twenty (20) days after the commencement of this case — Meridian Consumer Brands LLC served a written reclamation demand upon the Debtor in accordance with 11 U.S.C. § 546(c). The reclamation demand was addressed to:

Vikram Patel, Chief Financial Officer Cascadia Home & Lifestyle Inc. 1200 NW Everett Street, Suite 800 Portland, OR 97209

Copies of the reclamation demand were simultaneously served upon:

Harrison Caldwell Brindoval Baines & Lord LLP 51 West 52nd Street New York, NY 10019 (Debtor's Counsel)

Michael Donnelly Borwick Sato LLP 919 N. Market Street, Suite 600 Wilmington, DE 19801 (Debtor's Delaware Co-Counsel)

The reclamation demand was sent by overnight courier (Sundial Data Systems) and by email to each of the parties listed above. Delivery of the reclamation demand to all recipients was confirmed on October 17, 2025.

Summary of Reclamation Goods

The reclamation demand covers all goods shipped by Meridian Consumer Brands LLC to the Debtor within the forty-five (45) day period preceding the petition date that remained in the possession, custody, or control of the Debtor as of the date of the reclamation demand. The following summarizes the goods subject to the reclamation demand:

Note: The $1,847,200.00 in goods qualifying for § 503(b)(9) administrative expense priority is a subset of the $3,218,650.00 in goods subject to the reclamation demand. These are overlapping categories — the § 503(b)(9) goods fall within the 45-day reclamation window — and the amounts are not additive for purposes of calculating the total outstanding claim.

Nature of Relief Sought

By the reclamation demand dated October 16, 2025, Meridian Consumer Brands LLC demanded the return of all goods shipped to and received by the Debtor within the 45-day reclamation window that remain identifiable and in the Debtor's possession, custody, or control. In the alternative, and pursuant to 11 U.S.C. § 546(c)(2), Meridian seeks the granting of an administrative expense claim or a lien as substitute protection for its reclamation rights, in the event that the Court denies reclamation or the goods are no longer identifiable or in the Debtor's possession.

Meridian's reclamation rights are asserted as alternative or additional protection and are without prejudice to, and in addition to, all other claims, rights, and remedies available to Meridian under the Bankruptcy Code and applicable non-bankruptcy law, including but not limited to Meridian's § 503(b)(9) administrative expense claim and its general unsecured claim for the full amount of unpaid invoices.

Cross-Reference. The reclamation demand letter dated October 16, 2025, has been filed separately on the docket of this case and is incorporated herein by reference. A copy of the reclamation demand letter is available upon request from the creditor or its counsel, Calderwood & Harkness LLP.

EXHIBIT D TO PROOF OF CLAIM OF MERIDIAN CONSUMER BRANDS LLC

UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF DELAWARE

In re Cascadia Home & Lifestyle Inc., Case No. 25-12087 (Bankr. D. Del.)

REPRESENTATIVE COPIES OF INVOICES AND SHIPPING/DELIVERY CONFIRMATIONS

Description of Contents

This Exhibit D contains representative copies of invoices and shipping/delivery confirmations from among the eighty-three (83) unpaid pre-petition trade invoices that form the basis of the Proof of Claim of Meridian Consumer Brands LLC. The representative documents included herein were selected to illustrate the nature, scope, and documentation of the trade transactions giving rise to this claim and are not intended to be an exhaustive compilation.

Documents Included. The following representative documents are included in this Exhibit D:

1. Invoice No. MCB-092174 — Oldest unpaid invoice, dated July 18, 2025, in the amount of $212,600.00 (household cleaning products — assorted SKUs), together with corresponding bill of lading and signed delivery confirmation dated July 21, 2025.

2. Invoice No. MCB-095301 — Most recent unpaid invoice, dated October 10, 2025, in the amount of $187,440.50 (personal care items and small kitchen appliances — assorted SKUs), together with corresponding bill of lading and signed delivery confirmation dated October 13, 2025 (delivery confirmation reference DC-CAS-41080).

3. Invoice No. MCB-093432 — § 503(b)(9) qualifying invoice, dated September 23, 2025, in the amount of $218,640.00 (small kitchen appliances — air fryers), together with corresponding bill of lading and signed delivery confirmation dated September 24, 2025 (delivery confirmation reference DC-CAS-40871).

4. Invoice No. MCB-094160 — § 503(b)(9) qualifying invoice, dated October 10, 2025, in the amount of $247,310.00 (small kitchen appliances — espresso machines), together with corresponding bill of lading and signed delivery confirmation dated October 14, 2025 (delivery confirmation reference DC-CAS-41073).

5. Invoice No. MCB-093645 — § 503(b)(9) qualifying invoice, dated September 29, 2025, in the amount of $201,540.00 (household cleaning products — fabric softeners), together with corresponding bill of lading and signed delivery confirmation dated October 1, 2025 (delivery confirmation reference DC-CAS-40930).

6. Invoice No. MCB-092965 — Invoice within the 45-day reclamation window but outside the 20-day § 503(b)(9) window, dated August 30, 2025, in the amount of $186,330.00 (household cleaning products — assorted SKUs), together with corresponding bill of lading and signed delivery confirmation dated September 2, 2025.

7. Invoice No. MCB-093270 — Mid-period invoice, dated September 15, 2025, in the amount of $226,850.00 (small kitchen appliances — stand mixers), together with corresponding bill of lading and signed delivery confirmation dated September 17, 2025.

Availability of Complete Documentation

Full copies of all eighty-three (83) invoices and all associated delivery documentation — including bills of lading, signed proof-of-delivery receipts, carrier tracking records, and purchase order confirmations — are maintained by the creditor, Meridian Consumer Brands LLC, and its counsel, Calderwood & Harkness LLP, at the offices identified in this Proof of Claim. Such documentation is available for inspection upon reasonable request by any party in interest or as directed by the Court.

Any party wishing to obtain copies of the complete documentation should contact:

Nathan Ikeda Calderwood & Harkness LLP 1105 N. Market Street, Suite 1400 Wilmington, DE 19801 Telephone: (302) 778-6200

Email: nikeda@calderwoodharkness.com

RESERVATION OF RIGHTS

Meridian Consumer Brands LLC ("Meridian" or "MCB") hereby expressly reserves all rights, claims, remedies, and defenses available to it under the Bankruptcy Code, applicable non-bankruptcy law, and any orders entered in this case, including without limitation the following:

1. Administrative Expense Priority Under 11 U.S.C. § 503(b)(9). Meridian reserves its right to an administrative expense claim in the amount of $1,847,200.00 representing the value of goods received by the Debtor in the ordinary course of the Debtor's business within twenty (20) days before the date of commencement of this case, as provided in 11 U.S.C. § 503(b)(9). This right is asserted both herein and in Meridian's separately filed Motion for Allowance of Administrative Expense Claim Under 11 U.S.C. § 503(b)(9), and nothing in this Proof of Claim shall constitute a waiver, release, or withdrawal of any relief sought in that motion.

2. Reclamation Rights Under 11 U.S.C. § 546(c). Meridian reserves its reclamation rights under 11 U.S.C. § 546(c) with respect to goods delivered to the Debtor within the forty-five (45) day period preceding the petition date, with an aggregate invoice value of approximately $3,218,650.00. Meridian served a written reclamation demand on October 16, 2025, and reserves all rights thereunder, including the right to seek the return of goods and/or the granting of an administrative expense claim or lien as substitute protection under § 546(c)(2).

3. Critical Vendor Rights. Meridian reserves all rights under any critical vendor order entered in this case. The Debtor has proposed, and the Court has considered, a critical vendor facility providing for, among other things, a proposed $2,500,000 critical vendor payment to Meridian. Meridian reserves all rights with respect to such payment and any conditions attached thereto. To the extent any critical vendor payment is made to or received by Meridian, such payment shall not constitute satisfaction, waiver, release, or reduction of the balance of Meridian's claim as set forth in this Proof of Claim, except to the extent such payment is applied to reduce specific pre-petition invoices, in which case the amount of this claim shall be reduced only by the actual amount so applied.

4. Defenses to Preference Actions Under 11 U.S.C. § 547. Meridian reserves all defenses and affirmative defenses to any avoidance action that may be commenced under 11 U.S.C. § 547 or any other provision of the Bankruptcy Code, including but not limited to:

(a) the ordinary course of business defense under 11 U.S.C. § 547(c)(2);

(b) the new value defense under 11 U.S.C. § 547(c)(4);

(d) the defense that the transfer was not made while the Debtor was insolvent, or that the Debtor was not insolvent at the time of the alleged preferential transfer;

(e) the defense that the transfer did not enable Meridian to receive more than it would receive in a Chapter 7 liquidation; and

(f) all other defenses, affirmative defenses, and counterclaims available under applicable law.

5. Trade Credit Insurance. Meridian maintains trade credit insurance coverage under Clearwater Surety & Insurance Co. Policy No. TCI-2024-00783. The policy provides coverage of up to $5,000,000 (Cascadia sub-limit), subject to a 10% co-insurance retention. Based on the terms of the policy and the amount of the claim, Meridian's net expected insurance recovery is $4,500,000.00. Meridian reserves all rights in connection with the trade credit insurance policy and any proceeds thereof. Any insurance recovery received by Meridian shall reduce this claim only to the extent actually received by Meridian, and shall not be deemed to reduce the amount of this claim for voting purposes or for purposes of calculating distributions under any plan of reorganization until such insurance proceeds are actually paid to Meridian. Nothing in this Proof of Claim constitutes a waiver or assignment of Meridian's rights under the trade credit insurance policy, and Meridian's insurer, Clearwater Surety & Insurance Co., may have subrogation or other rights with respect to this claim to the extent of any insurance payments made.

6. Right to Amend. Meridian reserves the right to amend, supplement, modify, or withdraw this Proof of Claim at any time as additional information becomes available, as circumstances warrant, or as permitted by the Bankruptcy Code, the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure, and orders of this Court.

7. Committee Membership. Meridian has been appointed as a member of the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors in this case, which committee was formed on October 28, 2025. Nothing in this Proof of Claim shall be deemed to limit, modify, or waive any of Meridian's rights, duties, or fiduciary obligations as a member of the Official Committee, nor shall Meridian's service on the Committee be deemed to limit, modify, or waive any of Meridian's individual rights and claims as a creditor of the Debtor.

8. General Reservation. Meridian reserves all other rights, claims, remedies, defenses, and privileges available to it under the Bankruptcy Code, applicable non-bankruptcy law, the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure, and any orders entered in this case, whether or not specifically enumerated herein. The filing of this Proof of Claim shall not constitute a waiver of any right, claim, remedy, defense, or privilege, and shall not be deemed an election of remedies or an admission of any fact or legal conclusion.

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

I, Nathan Ikeda, an attorney at law admitted to practice before this Court, hereby certify that on January 13, 2026, I caused a true and correct copy of the foregoing Proof of Claim of Meridian Consumer Brands LLC, together with Exhibits A, B, C, and D attached thereto, to be served upon the following parties by electronic filing via the Court's CM/ECF system and by first-class United States mail, postage prepaid, addressed as follows:

Cascadia Home & Lifestyle Inc. (Debtor) 1200 NW Everett Street, Suite 800 Portland, OR 97209

Attention: Vikram Patel, Chief Financial Officer

Philip Kellner, CRO Kellner & Associates LLC 300 S. Wacker Drive, Suite 2200 Chicago, IL 60606

Brindoval Baines & Lord LLP (Debtor's Counsel) 51 West 52nd Street New York, NY 10019

Attention: Harrison Caldwell

Borwick Sato LLP (Debtor's Delaware Co-Counsel) 919 N. Market Street, Suite 600 Wilmington, DE 19801

Attention: Michael Donnelly

Garvey & Holbrook LLP (Counsel to the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors) 750 Third Avenue, 30th Floor New York, NY 10017

Attention: Diana Prescott

Office of the United States Trustee, Region 3 844 King Street, Suite 2207 Wilmington, DE 19801

CALDERWOOD & HARKNESS LLP

By: ________

Name: Nathan Ikeda

Title: Associate

Calderwood & Harkness LLP 1105 N. Market Street, Suite 1400 Wilmington, DE 19801 Telephone: (302) 778-6200

Email: nikeda@calderwoodharkness.com

Date: January 13, 2026

In re:

Cascadia Home & Lifestyle Inc.,	Case No. 25-12087
Debtor.	Chapter 11

Hon. Christine M. Aldridge

Line	Invoice No.	Invoice Date	Description of Goods	Delivery/Receipt Date	Invoice Amount	Amount Outstanding	Terms	§ 503(b)(9) Eligible
1	MCB-092174	07/18/2025	Household cleaning products — assorted SKUs	07/21/2025	$212,600.00	$212,600.00	Net 60	No
2	MCB-092198	07/19/2025	Personal care items — assorted SKUs	07/22/2025	$164,330.00	$164,330.00	Net 60	No
3	MCB-092215	07/21/2025	Small kitchen appliances — countertop blenders & toasters	07/24/2025	$198,740.00	$198,740.00	Net 60	No
4	MCB-092241	07/23/2025	Household cleaning products — floor care & disinfectants	07/25/2025	$145,880.50	$145,880.50	Net 60	No
5	MCB-092278	07/25/2025	Personal care items — hair care & skin care	07/28/2025	$176,415.00	$176,415.00	Net 60	No
6	MCB-092310	07/28/2025	Household cleaning products — laundry detergents	07/30/2025	$221,750.00	$221,750.00	Net 60	No
7	MCB-092344	07/30/2025	Small kitchen appliances — coffee makers	08/01/2025	$189,200.00	$189,200.00	Net 60	No
8	MCB-092389	08/01/2025	Household cleaning products — glass & surface cleaners	08/04/2025	$134,560.00	$134,560.00	Net 60	No
9	MCB-092412	08/04/2025	Personal care items — oral hygiene products	08/06/2025	$157,890.00	$157,890.00	Net 60	No
10	MCB-092445	08/06/2025	Small kitchen appliances — food processors	08/08/2025	$203,150.00	$203,150.00	Net 60	No
11	MCB-092471	08/07/2025	Household cleaning products — bathroom cleaners	08/11/2025	$118,920.00	$118,920.00	Net 60	No
12	MCB-092503	08/08/2025	Personal care items — deodorants & body wash	08/12/2025	$142,780.00	$142,780.00	Net 60	No
13	MCB-092528	08/11/2025	Household cleaning products — dish detergents	08/13/2025	$167,340.00	$167,340.00	Net 60	No
14	MCB-092559	08/12/2025	Small kitchen appliances — electric kettles	08/14/2025	$195,600.00	$195,600.00	Net 60	No
15	MCB-092587	08/13/2025	Personal care items — shaving & grooming	08/15/2025	$128,470.00	$128,470.00	Net 60	No
16	MCB-092614	08/14/2025	Household cleaning products — multi-surface sprays	08/18/2025	$153,220.00	$153,220.00	Net 60	No
17	MCB-092648	08/15/2025	Small kitchen appliances — hand mixers & immersion blenders	08/19/2025	$184,910.00	$184,910.00	Net 60	No
18	MCB-092675	08/18/2025	Personal care items — lotions & moisturizers	08/20/2025	$139,550.00	$139,550.00	Net 60	No
19	MCB-092709	08/19/2025	Household cleaning products — carpet & upholstery cleaners	08/21/2025	$171,680.00	$171,680.00	Net 60	No
20	MCB-092738	08/20/2025	Small kitchen appliances — toaster ovens	08/22/2025	$208,440.00	$208,440.00	Net 60	No
21	MCB-092766	08/21/2025	Personal care items — sunscreen & skin protection	08/25/2025	$115,370.00	$115,370.00	Net 60	No
22	MCB-092794	08/22/2025	Household cleaning products — odor eliminators	08/26/2025	$162,840.00	$162,840.00	Net 60	No
23	MCB-092820	08/25/2025	Small kitchen appliances — waffle makers	08/27/2025	$177,520.00	$177,520.00	Net 60	No
24	MCB-092851	08/26/2025	Personal care items — hand soap & sanitizers	08/28/2025	$148,690.00	$148,690.00	Net 60	No

25	MCB-092883	08/27/2025	Household cleaning products — stainless steel cleaners	08/29/2025	$136,410.00	$136,410.00	Net 60	No
26	MCB-092910	08/28/2025	Small kitchen appliances — slow cookers	08/30/2025	$191,280.00	$191,280.00	Net 60	No
27	MCB-092938	08/29/2025	Personal care items — lip care & cosmetics	09/01/2025	$124,750.00	$124,750.00	Net 60	No
28	MCB-092965	08/30/2025	Household cleaning products — assorted SKUs	09/02/2025	$186,330.00	$186,330.00	Net 60	No
29	MCB-092991	09/01/2025	Small kitchen appliances — juicers	09/03/2025	$214,570.00	$214,570.00	Net 60	No
30	MCB-093018	09/02/2025	Household cleaning products — floor mops & refills	09/04/2025	$158,690.00	$158,690.00	Net 60	No
31	MCB-093047	09/03/2025	Personal care items — dental floss & mouthwash	09/05/2025	$131,240.00	$131,240.00	Net 60	No
32	MCB-093079	09/04/2025	Household cleaning products — oven & grill cleaners	09/08/2025	$175,810.00	$175,810.00	Net 60	No
33	MCB-093108	09/05/2025	Small kitchen appliances — rice cookers	09/09/2025	$199,430.00	$199,430.00	Net 60	No
34	MCB-093134	09/08/2025	Personal care items — body scrubs & exfoliators	09/10/2025	$143,670.00	$143,670.00	Net 60	No
35	MCB-093162	09/09/2025	Household cleaning products — drain cleaners	09/11/2025	$121,380.00	$121,380.00	Net 60	No
36	MCB-093189	09/10/2025	Small kitchen appliances — electric grills	09/12/2025	$207,560.00	$207,560.00	Net 60	No
37	MCB-093217	09/11/2025	Personal care items — facial cleansers & toners	09/15/2025	$155,490.00	$155,490.00	Net 60	No
38	MCB-093244	09/12/2025	Household cleaning products — disinfecting wipes	09/16/2025	$183,720.00	$183,720.00	Net 60	No
39	MCB-093270	09/15/2025	Small kitchen appliances — stand mixers	09/17/2025	$226,850.00	$226,850.00	Net 60	No
40	MCB-093299	09/16/2025	Personal care items — nail care products	09/18/2025	$112,640.00	$112,640.00	Net 60	No
41	MCB-093327	09/17/2025	Household cleaning products — window cleaners	09/19/2025	$168,950.00	$168,950.00	Net 60	No
42	MCB-093354	09/18/2025	Small kitchen appliances — egg cookers & steamers	09/22/2025	$141,230.00	$141,230.00	Net 60	No
43	MCB-093381	09/19/2025	Personal care items — conditioners & hair masks	09/23/2025	$159,870.00	$159,870.00	Net 60	No
44	MCB-093406	09/22/2025	Household cleaning products — toilet bowl cleaners	09/24/2025	$137,510.87	$137,510.87	Net 60	No
45	MCB-093432	09/23/2025	Small kitchen appliances — air fryers	09/24/2025	$218,640.00	$218,640.00	Net 60	Yes
46	MCB-093458	09/24/2025	Personal care items — bath bombs & bath salts	09/25/2025	$126,380.00	$126,380.00	Net 60	Yes
47	MCB-093485	09/24/2025	Household cleaning products — all-purpose cleaners	09/26/2025	$174,920.00	$174,920.00	Net 60	Yes
48	MCB-093510	09/25/2025	Small kitchen appliances — panini presses	09/27/2025	$152,350.00	$152,350.00	Net 60	Yes
49	MCB-093537	09/25/2025	Personal care items — razor blade refills	09/29/2025	$108,760.00	$108,760.00	Net 60	Yes

50	MCB-093564	09/26/2025	Household cleaning products — wood polish & furniture care	09/29/2025	$189,430.00	$189,430.00	Net 60	Yes
51	MCB-093591	09/26/2025	Small kitchen appliances — personal blenders	09/30/2025	$143,870.00	$143,870.00	Net 60	Yes
52	MCB-093618	09/29/2025	Personal care items — deodorant sticks & sprays	10/01/2025	$167,210.00	$167,210.00	Net 60	Yes
53	MCB-093645	09/29/2025	Household cleaning products — fabric softeners	10/01/2025	$201,540.00	$201,540.00	Net 60	Yes
54	MCB-093672	09/30/2025	Small kitchen appliances — electric can openers	10/02/2025	$95,680.00	$95,680.00	Net 60	Yes
55	MCB-093701	09/30/2025	Personal care items — cotton swabs & cotton pads	10/02/2025	$78,420.00	$78,420.00	Net 60	Yes
56	MCB-093728	10/01/2025	Household cleaning products — mold & mildew removers	10/03/2025	$156,290.00	$156,290.00	Net 60	Yes
57	MCB-093755	10/01/2025	Small kitchen appliances — sandwich makers	10/03/2025	$132,460.00	$132,460.00	Net 60	Yes
58	MCB-093782	10/02/2025	Personal care items — body lotion & hand cream	10/06/2025	$119,830.00	$119,830.00	Net 60	Yes
59	MCB-093809	10/02/2025	Household cleaning products — stain removers	10/06/2025	$185,170.00	$185,170.00	Net 60	Yes
60	MCB-093836	10/03/2025	Small kitchen appliances — electric griddles	10/07/2025	$211,390.00	$211,390.00	Net 60	Yes
61	MCB-093863	10/03/2025	Personal care items — travel-size toiletries kits	10/07/2025	$87,640.00	$87,640.00	Net 60	Yes
62	MCB-093890	10/06/2025	Household cleaning products — enzymatic cleaners	10/08/2025	$163,750.00	$163,750.00	Net 60	Yes
63	MCB-093917	10/06/2025	Small kitchen appliances — ice cream makers	10/08/2025	$224,180.00	$224,180.00	Net 60	Yes
64	MCB-093944	10/07/2025	Personal care items — facial moisturizers	10/09/2025	$141,560.00	$141,560.00	Net 60	Yes
65	MCB-093971	10/07/2025	Household cleaning products — assorted seasonal SKUs	10/09/2025	$193,820.00	$193,820.00	Net 60	Yes
66	MCB-093998	10/08/2025	Small kitchen appliances — electric skillets	10/10/2025	$178,650.00	$178,650.00	Net 60	Yes
67	MCB-094025	10/08/2025	Personal care items — men's grooming kits	10/10/2025	$105,390.00	$105,390.00	Net 60	Yes
68	MCB-094052	10/09/2025	Household cleaning products — pet stain & odor products	10/13/2025	$149,870.00	$149,870.00	Net 60	Yes
69	MCB-094079	10/09/2025	Small kitchen appliances — popcorn makers	10/13/2025	$116,240.00	$116,240.00	Net 60	Yes
70	MCB-094106	10/09/2025	Personal care items — vitamin-infused skincare	10/13/2025	$172,590.00	$172,590.00	Net 60	Yes
71	MCB-094133	10/09/2025	Household cleaning products — antibacterial hand soap	10/13/2025	$134,820.00	$134,820.00	Net 60	Yes
72	MCB-094160	10/10/2025	Small kitchen appliances — espresso machines	10/14/2025	$247,310.00	$247,310.00	Net 60	Yes
73	MCB-094187	07/29/2025	Household cleaning products — specialty degreasers	07/31/2025	$181,270.00	$181,270.00	Net 60	No
74	MCB-094214	08/05/2025	Personal care items — premium shampoo line	08/07/2025	$196,840.00	$196,840.00	Net 60	No

75	MCB-094241	08/11/2025	Small kitchen appliances — countertop convection ovens	08/13/2025	$232,150.00	$232,150.00	Net 60	No
76	MCB-094268	08/18/2025	Household cleaning products — eco-friendly cleaning concentrates	08/20/2025	$147,560.00	$147,560.00	Net 60	No
77	MCB-094295	08/25/2025	Personal care items — organic facial serums	08/27/2025	$169,380.00	$169,380.00	Net 60	No
78	MCB-094322	09/02/2025	Small kitchen appliances — bread makers	09/04/2025	$215,690.00	$215,690.00	Net 60	No
79	MCB-094349	09/08/2025	Household cleaning products — grout cleaners	09/10/2025	$128,940.00	$128,940.00	Net 60	No
80	MCB-094376	09/12/2025	Personal care items — dry shampoo & texturizing sprays	09/16/2025	$153,710.00	$153,710.00	Net 60	No
81	MCB-094403	09/17/2025	Small kitchen appliances — sous vide cookers	09/19/2025	$194,250.00	$194,250.00	Net 60	No
82	MCB-094430	09/22/2025	Household cleaning products — hardwood floor polish	09/24/2025	$160,880.00	$160,880.00	Net 60	Yes
83	MCB-095301	10/10/2025	Personal care items and small kitchen appliances — assorted SKUs	10/13/2025	$187,440.50	$187,440.50	Net 60	Yes
Category	Amount
Total number of invoices	83
Total amount outstanding	$14,726,418.37
Total § 503(b)(9) eligible invoices (goods received September 24 – October 14, 2025)	$1,847,200.00
Total invoices within 45-day reclamation window (shipped August 30 – October 14, 2025)	$3,218,650.00 (approx.)
Line	Invoice No.	Invoice Date	Description of Goods	Shipment Date	Date Received by Debtor	Delivery Confirmation Ref.	Invoice Amount
1	MCB-093432	09/23/2025	Small kitchen appliances — air fryers	09/23/2025	09/24/2025	DC-CAS-40871	$218,640.00
2	MCB-093458	09/24/2025	Personal care items — bath bombs & bath salts	09/24/2025	09/25/2025	DC-CAS-40879	$126,380.00
3	MCB-093485	09/24/2025	Household cleaning products — all-purpose cleaners	09/24/2025	09/26/2025	DC-CAS-40885	$174,920.00
4	MCB-093510	09/25/2025	Small kitchen appliances — panini presses	09/25/2025	09/27/2025	DC-CAS-40892	$152,350.00
5	MCB-093537	09/25/2025	Personal care items — razor blade refills	09/25/2025	09/29/2025	DC-CAS-40901	$108,760.00
6	MCB-093564	09/26/2025	Household cleaning products — wood polish & furniture care	09/26/2025	09/29/2025	DC-CAS-40908	$189,430.00
7	MCB-093591	09/26/2025	Small kitchen appliances — personal blenders	09/26/2025	09/30/2025	DC-CAS-40916	$143,870.00
8	MCB-093618	09/29/2025	Personal care items — deodorant sticks & sprays	09/29/2025	10/01/2025	DC-CAS-40923	$167,210.00
9	MCB-093645	09/29/2025	Household cleaning products — fabric softeners	09/29/2025	10/01/2025	DC-CAS-40930	$201,540.00
10	MCB-093672	09/30/2025	Small kitchen appliances — electric can openers	09/30/2025	10/02/2025	DC-CAS-40938	$95,680.00

11	MCB-093701	09/30/2025	Personal care items — cotton swabs & cotton pads	09/30/2025	10/02/2025	DC-CAS-40945	$78,420.00
12	MCB-093728	10/01/2025	Household cleaning products — mold & mildew removers	10/01/2025	10/03/2025	DC-CAS-40953	$156,290.00
13	MCB-093755	10/01/2025	Small kitchen appliances — sandwich makers	10/01/2025	10/03/2025	DC-CAS-40960	$132,460.00
14	MCB-093782	10/02/2025	Personal care items — body lotion & hand cream	10/02/2025	10/06/2025	DC-CAS-40968	$119,830.00
15	MCB-093809	10/02/2025	Household cleaning products — stain removers	10/02/2025	10/06/2025	DC-CAS-40975	$185,170.00
16	MCB-093836	10/03/2025	Small kitchen appliances — electric griddles	10/03/2025	10/07/2025	DC-CAS-40983	$211,390.00
17	MCB-093863	10/03/2025	Personal care items — travel-size toiletries kits	10/03/2025	10/07/2025	DC-CAS-40990	$87,640.00
18	MCB-093890	10/06/2025	Household cleaning products — enzymatic cleaners	10/06/2025	10/08/2025	DC-CAS-40998	$163,750.00
19	MCB-093917	10/06/2025	Small kitchen appliances — ice cream makers	10/06/2025	10/08/2025	DC-CAS-41005	$224,180.00
20	MCB-093944	10/07/2025	Personal care items — facial moisturizers	10/07/2025	10/09/2025	DC-CAS-41013	$141,560.00
21	MCB-093971	10/07/2025	Household cleaning products — assorted seasonal SKUs	10/07/2025	10/09/2025	DC-CAS-41020	$193,820.00
22	MCB-093998	10/08/2025	Small kitchen appliances — electric skillets	10/08/2025	10/10/2025	DC-CAS-41028	$178,650.00
23	MCB-094025	10/08/2025	Personal care items — men's grooming kits	10/08/2025	10/10/2025	DC-CAS-41035	$105,390.00
24	MCB-094052	10/09/2025	Household cleaning products — pet stain & odor products	10/09/2025	10/13/2025	DC-CAS-41043	$149,870.00
25	MCB-094079	10/09/2025	Small kitchen appliances — popcorn makers	10/09/2025	10/13/2025	DC-CAS-41050	$116,240.00
26	MCB-094106	10/09/2025	Personal care items — vitamin-infused skincare	10/09/2025	10/13/2025	DC-CAS-41058	$172,590.00
27	MCB-094133	10/09/2025	Household cleaning products — antibacterial hand soap	10/09/2025	10/13/2025	DC-CAS-41065	$134,820.00
28	MCB-094160	10/10/2025	Small kitchen appliances — espresso machines	10/10/2025	10/14/2025	DC-CAS-41073	$247,310.00
29	MCB-094430	09/22/2025	Household cleaning products — hardwood floor polish	09/23/2025	09/24/2025	DC-CAS-40868	$160,880.00
30	MCB-095301	10/10/2025	Personal care items and small kitchen appliances — assorted SKUs	10/10/2025	10/13/2025	DC-CAS-41080	$187,440.50
Total number of qualifying invoices:	30
Total § 503(b)(9) claim amount:	$1,847,200.00
Category	Period	Approximate Value
Total invoice value of goods shipped within the 45-day reclamation window (August 30 – October 14, 2025)	August 30, 2025 – October 14, 2025	$3,218,650.00
Subset of above: Goods also qualifying for § 503(b)(9) administrative expense priority (received within 20 days pre-petition)	September 24, 2025 – October 14, 2025	$1,847,200.00

OFFICIAL FORM 410 PROOF OF CLAIM
UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF DELAWARE
PROOF OF CLAIM OF MERIDIAN CONSUMER BRANDS LLC
Deadline for Filing Proof of Claim (Bar Date): January 15, 2026 Date Filed: January 13, 2026
Name of Creditor (the person or entity to whom the debtor owes money or property):
Meridian Consumer Brands LLC
Box 1. Creditor Identification
1. Who is the creditor?
Name: Meridian Consumer Brands LLC
Name and address where notices should be sent:
Meridian Consumer Brands LLC 575 Lexington Avenue, 22nd Floor New York, NY 10022
Attention: Priya Anand, General Counsel
Telephone: (212) 554-8100 Email: panand@meridiancb.com
Creditor's Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN): 83-2947156
The creditor identified above, Meridian Consumer Brands LLC ("Meridian" or "MCB"), is a Delaware limited liability company with its principal offices at 575 Lexington Avenue, 22nd Floor, New York, NY 10022. Meridian is engaged in the development, manufacture, and distribution of consumer products, including branded household cleaning products, personal care items, and small kitchen appliances. All notices, correspondence, and pleadings relating to this proof of claim and to this bankruptcy case should be directed to the attention of Priya Anand, General Counsel, at the address set forth above, with copies to creditor's counsel as set forth in box 2 below.
Box 2. Creditor's Attorney Information
2. Has anyone else already filed a proof of claim relating to this claim?
No.
Name and address where notices to creditor's attorney should be sent:
Delaware Counsel:
Calderwood & Harkness LLP 1105 N. Market Street, Suite 1400 Wilmington, DE 19801
Attention: Nathan Ikeda
Telephone: (302) 778-6200
Email: nikeda@calderwoodharkness.com
New York Counsel:
Calderwood & Harkness LLP 200 Park Avenue, 38th Floor New York, NY 10166
Attention: Colette Whitman, Partner
Telephone: (212) 891-4500
Email: cwhitman@calderwoodharkness.com
Matter Number: 1011-00002
All notices, objections, and other pleadings or correspondence relating to this proof of claim should be served upon both of the counsel identified above, at the addresses indicated, concurrently with service upon the creditor at the address set forth in box 1.
Box 3. Has This Claim Been Acquired from Someone Else?
No. This claim has not been acquired from, or transferred by, any other entity. Meridian Consumer Brands LLC is the original creditor and the party to whom the obligation giving rise to this claim is owed.
Box 4. Amount of Claim
4. Total amount of claim as of the date the case was filed (October 14, 2025):
$14,726,418.37
Does this amount include interest or other charges in addition to the principal amount of the claim?
No. The amount stated above represents the aggregate face value of eighty-three (83) unpaid trade invoices for goods sold and delivered to the debtor in the ordinary course of business. The amount does not include any interest, late fees, penalties, or other charges that may be allowable under applicable law. Meridian reserves all rights to assert any such additional amounts to the extent permitted.
Basis for the claim:
This claim arises from trade debt — specifically, the sale and delivery of consumer products (household cleaning products, personal care items, and small kitchen appliances) by Meridian Consumer Brands LLC to the debtor, Cascadia Home & Lifestyle Inc. ("Cascadia" or the "Debtor"), pursuant to the parties' established commercial relationship.
The parties maintained trade terms of Net 60 days, with a 2% early payment discount available if payment was received within 15 days of the invoice date (Net 15). No early payment discounts have been applied to or are reflected in the amounts stated herein, as no payments qualifying for such discounts were received by Meridian during the relevant invoice period.
The unpaid invoices comprising this claim were issued during the period from July 18, 2025 through October 10, 2025, encompassing a total of eighty-three (83) invoices, as further detailed below and in the attached Exhibit A.
Oldest unpaid invoice: Invoice No. MCB-092174, dated July 18, 2025, in the amount of $212,600.00 (household cleaning products — assorted SKUs).
Most recent unpaid invoice: Invoice No. MCB-095301, dated October 10, 2025, in the amount of $187,440.50 (personal care items and small kitchen appliances — assorted SKUs).
Total number of unpaid invoices: 83
Total amount outstanding: $14,726,418.37
A complete schedule of all 83 unpaid invoices is attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by reference.
Box 5. Is All or Part of the Claim Secured?
No. The claim is not secured by a lien on property of the debtor, and no security interest in any collateral of the debtor has been granted to or is held by Meridian in connection with this claim.
Note Regarding Reclamation Rights:
Meridian has asserted reclamation rights under 11 U.S.C. § 546(c) with respect to goods delivered to the Debtor within the forty-five (45) day period preceding the petition date (i.e., goods shipped during the period from August 30, 2025 through October 14, 2025), with an aggregate invoice value of approximately $3,218,650.00. A written reclamation demand was served upon the Debtor on October 16, 2025. Such reclamation rights are reserved and are asserted separately; however, they are not asserted as a secured claim on this proof of claim form. The reclamation demand and a summary thereof are described further in Exhibit C attached hereto. All rights in connection with the reclamation demand, including the right to seek a substitute lien or administrative expense claim under 11 U.S.C. § 546(c)(2), are expressly reserved.
Box 6. Is All or Part of the Claim Entitled to Priority?
Yes. A portion of this claim is entitled to administrative expense priority under 11 U.S.C. § 503(b)(9).
Amount entitled to priority:
$1,847,200.00
Basis for priority:
The priority amount of $1,847,200.00 represents the value of goods received by the Debtor in the ordinary course of the Debtor's business within twenty (20) days before the date of commencement of this case. The petition date is October 14, 2025; accordingly, the twenty-day look-back period encompasses the period from September 24, 2025 through October 14, 2025. All goods for which administrative expense priority is claimed were (a) sold to the Debtor in the ordinary course of the Debtor's business, (b) shipped by Meridian during the qualifying period, and (c) received by the Debtor at one or more of its distribution centers or retail locations within the twenty-day period, as confirmed by bills of lading, signed delivery receipts, and carrier tracking confirmations.
Statutory basis: 11 U.S.C. § 503(b)(9), which provides that the value of any goods received by the debtor within 20 days before the date of commencement of a case under title 11 in which the goods have been sold to the debtor in the ordinary course of such debtor's business shall be treated as an administrative expense. Administrative expenses are entitled to priority under 11 U.S.C. § 507(a)(2).
A detailed schedule of the qualifying shipments received by the Debtor during the twenty-day period is attached hereto as Exhibit B and incorporated herein by reference.
Note: Meridian has filed a separate Motion for Allowance of Administrative Expense Claim Under 11 U.S.C. § 503(b)(9) in this case [Dkt. No. _]. The assertion of priority herein is without prejudice to, and is in addition to, that pending motion. Nothing in this proof of claim constitutes a waiver, release, or withdrawal of the relief sought in that motion, and Meridian reserves all rights in connection therewith.
Box 7. Is All or Part of the Claim Subject to a Right of Setoff?
No. Meridian Consumer Brands LLC does not assert a right of setoff at this time. However, Meridian expressly reserves all rights to assert setoff rights, recoupment rights, or any other rights or defenses that may be available under applicable law, including but not limited to 11 U.S.C. § 553, at any time hereafter.
Box 8. Nature of Claim — Classification
Trade debt / Goods sold
Detailed description of claim:
Meridian Consumer Brands LLC is a Delaware limited liability company engaged in the development, manufacture, and distribution of consumer products, including branded household cleaning products, personal care items, and small kitchen appliances. Meridian distributes its products through retail partners, wholesale channels, and direct-to-consumer platforms throughout the United States.
Cascadia Home & Lifestyle Inc. ("Cascadia" or the "Debtor") has been one of Meridian's largest and most significant retail customers. During fiscal year 2024, Cascadia ranked as Meridian's fourth (4th) largest customer by revenue, with annual purchases of approximately $58.3 million. The parties maintained an ongoing commercial relationship for the sale and distribution of Meridian's consumer product lines through Cascadia's nationwide network of retail stores and e-commerce platform.
The claim asserted herein arises from goods sold and delivered by Meridian to Cascadia in the ordinary course of business during the period from July 18, 2025 through October 10, 2025. A total of eighty-three (83) invoices remain unpaid as of the petition date of October 14, 2025, with an aggregate outstanding balance of $14,726,418.37. The unpaid invoices range from Invoice No. MCB-092174, dated July 18, 2025, through Invoice No. MCB-095301, dated October 10, 2025.
All goods reflected in the unpaid invoices were manufactured by or on behalf of Meridian, sold to Cascadia on the parties' customary trade terms (Net 60, with a 2% early payment discount available at Net 15), and delivered to Cascadia's designated distribution centers or retail locations. Delivery of all goods has been confirmed by bills of lading, signed delivery receipts, and/or carrier tracking confirmations. At no time prior to the petition date did Cascadia dispute the validity or amount of any of the invoices comprising this claim, nor did Cascadia return or reject any of the goods reflected therein.
A portion of the goods, totaling $1,847,200.00 in invoice value, were received by the Debtor within the twenty (20) day period preceding the petition date (September 24, 2025 through October 14, 2025) and are subject to Meridian's claim for administrative expense priority under 11 U.S.C. § 503(b)(9), as described in box 6 above and in Exhibit B attached hereto.
An additional portion of the goods, totaling approximately $3,218,650.00 in invoice value (which includes the $1,847,200.00 in § 503(b)(9) goods), were shipped within the forty-five (45) day period preceding the petition date (August 30, 2025 through October 14, 2025) and are subject to Meridian's reclamation demand under 11 U.S.C. § 546(c), as described in box 5 above and in Exhibit C attached hereto.
Box 9. Documents Supporting the Claim
Attached. The following supporting documents are attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference:
Exhibit A: Schedule of 83 Unpaid Pre-Petition Trade Invoices (Invoice No. MCB-092174 through Invoice No. MCB-095301), including invoice numbers, invoice dates, descriptions of goods, delivery/receipt dates, invoice amounts, amounts outstanding, trade terms, and § 503(b)(9) eligibility designations.
Exhibit B: Schedule of § 503(b)(9) Qualifying Shipments — goods received by the Debtor within 20 days before the petition date (September 24, 2025 through October 14, 2025), totaling $1,847,200.00.
Exhibit C: Summary of Reclamation Demand Under 11 U.S.C. § 546(c) — goods shipped within 45 days before the petition date (August 30, 2025 through October 14, 2025), totaling approximately $3,218,650.00.
Exhibit D: Representative copies of invoices and shipping/delivery confirmations, including copies of the oldest and most recent invoices and a selection of § 503(b)(9) qualifying invoices, together with corresponding delivery confirmations and bills of lading. Full copies of all 83 invoices and all associated delivery documentation are maintained by the creditor and its counsel, Calderwood & Harkness LLP, and are available for inspection upon reasonable request or as directed by the Court.
Signature and Certification
Sign below:
I declare under penalty of perjury that the information provided in this claim is true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information, and reasonable belief. I understand that filing a fraudulent claim is a federal crime that can result in fines of up to $250,000, imprisonment for up to 20 years, or both. 18 U.S.C. §§ 152, 157, and 3571.
MERIDIAN CONSUMER BRANDS LLC
By: ________
Name: Priya Anand
Title: General Counsel
Date: January 13, 2026
Address:
Meridian Consumer Brands LLC 575 Lexington Avenue, 22nd Floor New York, NY 10022
Telephone: (212) 554-8100
Email: panand@meridiancb.com
Acknowledgment of Representation by Counsel
The creditor, Meridian Consumer Brands LLC, is represented in this bankruptcy case by the law firm of Calderwood & Harkness LLP:
Colette Whitman, Responsible Partner Calderwood & Harkness LLP 200 Park Avenue, 38th Floor New York, NY 10166 Telephone: (212) 891-4500
Email: cwhitman@calderwoodharkness.com
Nathan Ikeda, Lead Associate Calderwood & Harkness LLP 1105 N. Market Street, Suite 1400 Wilmington, DE 19801 Telephone: (302) 778-6200
Email: nikeda@calderwoodharkness.com
All notices, objections, motions, and other pleadings or correspondence relating to this proof of claim and to any matter in this bankruptcy case involving Meridian Consumer Brands LLC should be served upon both Colette Whitman and Nathan Ikeda at the addresses set forth above, concurrently with service upon the creditor.
EXHIBIT A TO PROOF OF CLAIM OF MERIDIAN CONSUMER BRANDS LLC
UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF DELAWARE
In re Cascadia Home & Lifestyle Inc., Case No. 25-12087 (Bankr. D. Del.)
COMPLETE SCHEDULE OF 83 UNPAID PRE-PETITION TRADE INVOICES
The following schedule sets forth each of the eighty-three (83) unpaid pre-petition trade invoices issued by Meridian Consumer Brands LLC ("Meridian" or "MCB") to Cascadia Home & Lifestyle Inc. (the "Debtor") that remain outstanding as of the petition date, October 14, 2025. All invoices were issued pursuant to the parties' established trade terms of Net 60 days, with a 2% early payment discount available at Net 15. No early payment discounts are reflected in the amounts shown below. All amounts represent the full face value of each invoice, net of any partial payments received prior to the petition date.
Summary Totals.  
Note: The reclamation claim value of approximately $3,218,650.00 includes the $1,847,200.00 in § 503(b)(9) goods. These are overlapping categories, not additive. Goods received within the 20-day period prior to the petition date that also fall within the 45-day reclamation window are counted in both categories but are not double-counted for purposes of the total claim amount.
Footnotes.  
Footnote 1: All invoices were issued pursuant to the parties' established trade terms of Net 60 days, with a 2% early payment discount available at Net 15 days. No early payment discounts are reflected in the amounts shown above. None of the invoices listed above were paid within the Net 15 discount window, and no partial payments were received by Meridian on any of these invoices prior to the petition date.
Footnote 2: Meridian Consumer Brands LLC reserves all rights with respect to post-petition interest, fees, and charges as may be allowed under applicable law, including but not limited to interest accruing after the petition date on any portion of this claim that may be determined to be an oversecured claim or an administrative expense, and any fees, costs, or charges that may be awarded by the Court.
Footnote 3: Complete copies of all 83 invoices and corresponding shipping documentation (including bills of lading, delivery confirmations, carrier tracking records, and signed proof-of-delivery receipts) are available upon request and have been preserved by the creditor and its counsel, Calderwood & Harkness LLP. Representative copies of invoices and delivery documentation are attached hereto as Exhibit D.
EXHIBIT B TO PROOF OF CLAIM OF MERIDIAN CONSUMER BRANDS LLC
UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF DELAWARE
In re Cascadia Home & Lifestyle Inc., Case No. 25-12087 (Bankr. D. Del.)
SCHEDULE OF GOODS RECEIVED BY DEBTOR WITHIN 20 DAYS BEFORE PETITION DATE QUALIFYING FOR ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSE PRIORITY UNDER 11 U.S.C. § 503(b)(9)
Qualifying Period.  The qualifying period for purposes of 11 U.S.C. § 503(b)(9) is the twenty (20) day period immediately preceding the petition date. The Debtor filed its voluntary petition under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code on October 14, 2025. Accordingly, the qualifying period runs from September 24, 2025 through October 14, 2025 (inclusive).
Statutory Basis.  Section 503(b)(9) of the Bankruptcy Code provides that "the value of any goods received by the debtor within 20 days before the date of commencement of a case under this title in which the goods have been sold to the debtor in the ordinary course of such debtor's business" shall be treated as an administrative expense of the estate. Administrative expenses allowed under § 503(b) are entitled to priority of payment under 11 U.S.C. § 507(a)(2).
Each of the shipments identified below was (a) sold to the Debtor by Meridian Consumer Brands LLC in the ordinary course of the Debtor's business; (b) shipped by Meridian during the qualifying period; and (c) received by the Debtor at one or more of its designated distribution centers or retail locations within the twenty-day period, as confirmed by the delivery documentation referenced in the table below.
Schedule of § 503(b)(9) Qualifying Shipments
Summary.  
All goods identified in this schedule were sold to the Debtor in the ordinary course of the Debtor's business. All goods were received by the Debtor within the twenty (20) day period preceding the petition date of October 14, 2025, as confirmed by the delivery confirmation references set forth above. Each delivery confirmation reference corresponds to a signed delivery receipt, bill of lading, or carrier tracking confirmation maintained in the files of Meridian Consumer Brands LLC and its counsel, Calderwood & Harkness LLP.
Certification Statement.  The undersigned hereby certifies that the delivery of each shipment identified in this Exhibit B has been verified through bills of lading, signed delivery receipts, and/or carrier tracking confirmations. Copies of all such delivery documentation are maintained by the creditor and its counsel and are available for inspection upon reasonable request or as directed by the Court. Representative copies of delivery confirmations for shipments listed in this schedule are included in Exhibit D attached to this Proof of Claim.
Meridian Consumer Brands LLC has filed a separate Motion for Allowance of Administrative Expense Claim Under 11 U.S.C. § 503(b)(9) in this case. The assertion of § 503(b)(9) priority in this Proof of Claim is without prejudice to, and is in addition to, the relief sought in that separately filed motion. Nothing herein constitutes a waiver, release, or withdrawal of any rights or remedies asserted in that motion or otherwise available to Meridian under applicable law.
EXHIBIT C TO PROOF OF CLAIM OF MERIDIAN CONSUMER BRANDS LLC
UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF DELAWARE
In re Cascadia Home & Lifestyle Inc., Case No. 25-12087 (Bankr. D. Del.)
SUMMARY OF GOODS SUBJECT TO RECLAMATION DEMAND UNDER 11 U.S.C. § 546(c)
Reclamation Window.  Under 11 U.S.C. § 546(c), a seller of goods in the ordinary course of such seller's business may reclaim goods received by the debtor while the debtor was insolvent if the seller demands reclamation in writing (a) not later than 45 days after the date of receipt of such goods by the debtor, or (b) not later than 20 days after the date of commencement of the case, if the 45-day period expires after the commencement of the case.
The Debtor's petition date is October 14, 2025. The forty-five (45) day reclamation period encompasses goods shipped during the period from August 30, 2025 through October 14, 2025 (inclusive).
Reclamation Demand.  On October 16, 2025 — within twenty (20) days after the commencement of this case — Meridian Consumer Brands LLC served a written reclamation demand upon the Debtor in accordance with 11 U.S.C. § 546(c). The reclamation demand was addressed to:
Vikram Patel, Chief Financial Officer Cascadia Home & Lifestyle Inc. 1200 NW Everett Street, Suite 800 Portland, OR 97209
Copies of the reclamation demand were simultaneously served upon:
Harrison Caldwell Brindoval Baines & Lord LLP 51 West 52nd Street New York, NY 10019 (Debtor's Counsel)
Michael Donnelly Borwick Sato LLP 919 N. Market Street, Suite 600 Wilmington, DE 19801 (Debtor's Delaware Co-Counsel)
The reclamation demand was sent by overnight courier (Sundial Data Systems) and by email to each of the parties listed above. Delivery of the reclamation demand to all recipients was confirmed on October 17, 2025.
Summary of Reclamation Goods
The reclamation demand covers all goods shipped by Meridian Consumer Brands LLC to the Debtor within the forty-five (45) day period preceding the petition date that remained in the possession, custody, or control of the Debtor as of the date of the reclamation demand. The following summarizes the goods subject to the reclamation demand:
Note: The $1,847,200.00 in goods qualifying for § 503(b)(9) administrative expense priority is a subset of the $3,218,650.00 in goods subject to the reclamation demand. These are overlapping categories — the § 503(b)(9) goods fall within the 45-day reclamation window — and the amounts are not additive for purposes of calculating the total outstanding claim.
Nature of Relief Sought
By the reclamation demand dated October 16, 2025, Meridian Consumer Brands LLC demanded the return of all goods shipped to and received by the Debtor within the 45-day reclamation window that remain identifiable and in the Debtor's possession, custody, or control. In the alternative, and pursuant to 11 U.S.C. § 546(c)(2), Meridian seeks the granting of an administrative expense claim or a lien as substitute protection for its reclamation rights, in the event that the Court denies reclamation or the goods are no longer identifiable or in the Debtor's possession.
Meridian's reclamation rights are asserted as alternative or additional protection and are without prejudice to, and in addition to, all other claims, rights, and remedies available to Meridian under the Bankruptcy Code and applicable non-bankruptcy law, including but not limited to Meridian's § 503(b)(9) administrative expense claim and its general unsecured claim for the full amount of unpaid invoices.
Cross-Reference.  The reclamation demand letter dated October 16, 2025, has been filed separately on the docket of this case and is incorporated herein by reference. A copy of the reclamation demand letter is available upon request from the creditor or its counsel, Calderwood & Harkness LLP.
EXHIBIT D TO PROOF OF CLAIM OF MERIDIAN CONSUMER BRANDS LLC
UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF DELAWARE
In re Cascadia Home & Lifestyle Inc., Case No. 25-12087 (Bankr. D. Del.)
REPRESENTATIVE COPIES OF INVOICES AND SHIPPING/DELIVERY CONFIRMATIONS
Description of Contents
This Exhibit D contains representative copies of invoices and shipping/delivery confirmations from among the eighty-three (83) unpaid pre-petition trade invoices that form the basis of the Proof of Claim of Meridian Consumer Brands LLC. The representative documents included herein were selected to illustrate the nature, scope, and documentation of the trade transactions giving rise to this claim and are not intended to be an exhaustive compilation.
Documents Included.  The following representative documents are included in this Exhibit D:
1.  Invoice No. MCB-092174 — Oldest unpaid invoice, dated July 18, 2025, in the amount of $212,600.00 (household cleaning products — assorted SKUs), together with corresponding bill of lading and signed delivery confirmation dated July 21, 2025.
2.  Invoice No. MCB-095301 — Most recent unpaid invoice, dated October 10, 2025, in the amount of $187,440.50 (personal care items and small kitchen appliances — assorted SKUs), together with corresponding bill of lading and signed delivery confirmation dated October 13, 2025 (delivery confirmation reference DC-CAS-41080).
3.  Invoice No. MCB-093432 — § 503(b)(9) qualifying invoice, dated September 23, 2025, in the amount of $218,640.00 (small kitchen appliances — air fryers), together with corresponding bill of lading and signed delivery confirmation dated September 24, 2025 (delivery confirmation reference DC-CAS-40871).
4.  Invoice No. MCB-094160 — § 503(b)(9) qualifying invoice, dated October 10, 2025, in the amount of $247,310.00 (small kitchen appliances — espresso machines), together with corresponding bill of lading and signed delivery confirmation dated October 14, 2025 (delivery confirmation reference DC-CAS-41073).
5.  Invoice No. MCB-093645 — § 503(b)(9) qualifying invoice, dated September 29, 2025, in the amount of $201,540.00 (household cleaning products — fabric softeners), together with corresponding bill of lading and signed delivery confirmation dated October 1, 2025 (delivery confirmation reference DC-CAS-40930).
6.  Invoice No. MCB-092965 — Invoice within the 45-day reclamation window but outside the 20-day § 503(b)(9) window, dated August 30, 2025, in the amount of $186,330.00 (household cleaning products — assorted SKUs), together with corresponding bill of lading and signed delivery confirmation dated September 2, 2025.
7.  Invoice No. MCB-093270 — Mid-period invoice, dated September 15, 2025, in the amount of $226,850.00 (small kitchen appliances — stand mixers), together with corresponding bill of lading and signed delivery confirmation dated September 17, 2025.
Availability of Complete Documentation
Full copies of all eighty-three (83) invoices and all associated delivery documentation — including bills of lading, signed proof-of-delivery receipts, carrier tracking records, and purchase order confirmations — are maintained by the creditor, Meridian Consumer Brands LLC, and its counsel, Calderwood & Harkness LLP, at the offices identified in this Proof of Claim. Such documentation is available for inspection upon reasonable request by any party in interest or as directed by the Court.
Any party wishing to obtain copies of the complete documentation should contact:
Nathan Ikeda Calderwood & Harkness LLP 1105 N. Market Street, Suite 1400 Wilmington, DE 19801 Telephone: (302) 778-6200
Email: nikeda@calderwoodharkness.com
RESERVATION OF RIGHTS
Meridian Consumer Brands LLC ("Meridian" or "MCB") hereby expressly reserves all rights, claims, remedies, and defenses available to it under the Bankruptcy Code, applicable non-bankruptcy law, and any orders entered in this case, including without limitation the following:
1.  Administrative Expense Priority Under 11 U.S.C. § 503(b)(9). Meridian reserves its right to an administrative expense claim in the amount of $1,847,200.00 representing the value of goods received by the Debtor in the ordinary course of the Debtor's business within twenty (20) days before the date of commencement of this case, as provided in 11 U.S.C. § 503(b)(9). This right is asserted both herein and in Meridian's separately filed Motion for Allowance of Administrative Expense Claim Under 11 U.S.C. § 503(b)(9), and nothing in this Proof of Claim shall constitute a waiver, release, or withdrawal of any relief sought in that motion.
2.  Reclamation Rights Under 11 U.S.C. § 546(c). Meridian reserves its reclamation rights under 11 U.S.C. § 546(c) with respect to goods delivered to the Debtor within the forty-five (45) day period preceding the petition date, with an aggregate invoice value of approximately $3,218,650.00. Meridian served a written reclamation demand on October 16, 2025, and reserves all rights thereunder, including the right to seek the return of goods and/or the granting of an administrative expense claim or lien as substitute protection under § 546(c)(2).
3.  Critical Vendor Rights. Meridian reserves all rights under any critical vendor order entered in this case. The Debtor has proposed, and the Court has considered, a critical vendor facility providing for, among other things, a proposed $2,500,000 critical vendor payment to Meridian. Meridian reserves all rights with respect to such payment and any conditions attached thereto. To the extent any critical vendor payment is made to or received by Meridian, such payment shall not constitute satisfaction, waiver, release, or reduction of the balance of Meridian's claim as set forth in this Proof of Claim, except to the extent such payment is applied to reduce specific pre-petition invoices, in which case the amount of this claim shall be reduced only by the actual amount so applied.
4.  Defenses to Preference Actions Under 11 U.S.C. § 547. Meridian reserves all defenses and affirmative defenses to any avoidance action that may be commenced under 11 U.S.C. § 547 or any other provision of the Bankruptcy Code, including but not limited to:
(a) the ordinary course of business defense under 11 U.S.C. § 547(c)(2);
(b) the new value defense under 11 U.S.C. § 547(c)(4);
(c) the contemporaneous exchange for new value defense under 11 U.S.C. § 547(c)(1);
(d) the defense that the transfer was not made while the Debtor was insolvent, or that the Debtor was not insolvent at the time of the alleged preferential transfer;
(e) the defense that the transfer did not enable Meridian to receive more than it would receive in a Chapter 7 liquidation; and
(f) all other defenses, affirmative defenses, and counterclaims available under applicable law.
5.  Trade Credit Insurance. Meridian maintains trade credit insurance coverage under Clearwater Surety & Insurance Co. Policy No. TCI-2024-00783. The policy provides coverage of up to $5,000,000 (Cascadia sub-limit), subject to a 10% co-insurance retention. Based on the terms of the policy and the amount of the claim, Meridian's net expected insurance recovery is $4,500,000.00. Meridian reserves all rights in connection with the trade credit insurance policy and any proceeds thereof. Any insurance recovery received by Meridian shall reduce this claim only to the extent actually received by Meridian, and shall not be deemed to reduce the amount of this claim for voting purposes or for purposes of calculating distributions under any plan of reorganization until such insurance proceeds are actually paid to Meridian. Nothing in this Proof of Claim constitutes a waiver or assignment of Meridian's rights under the trade credit insurance policy, and Meridian's insurer, Clearwater Surety & Insurance Co., may have subrogation or other rights with respect to this claim to the extent of any insurance payments made.
6.  Right to Amend. Meridian reserves the right to amend, supplement, modify, or withdraw this Proof of Claim at any time as additional information becomes available, as circumstances warrant, or as permitted by the Bankruptcy Code, the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure, and orders of this Court.
7.  Committee Membership. Meridian has been appointed as a member of the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors in this case, which committee was formed on October 28, 2025. Nothing in this Proof of Claim shall be deemed to limit, modify, or waive any of Meridian's rights, duties, or fiduciary obligations as a member of the Official Committee, nor shall Meridian's service on the Committee be deemed to limit, modify, or waive any of Meridian's individual rights and claims as a creditor of the Debtor.
8.  General Reservation. Meridian reserves all other rights, claims, remedies, defenses, and privileges available to it under the Bankruptcy Code, applicable non-bankruptcy law, the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure, and any orders entered in this case, whether or not specifically enumerated herein. The filing of this Proof of Claim shall not constitute a waiver of any right, claim, remedy, defense, or privilege, and shall not be deemed an election of remedies or an admission of any fact or legal conclusion.
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Nathan Ikeda, an attorney at law admitted to practice before this Court, hereby certify that on January 13, 2026, I caused a true and correct copy of the foregoing Proof of Claim of Meridian Consumer Brands LLC, together with Exhibits A, B, C, and D attached thereto, to be served upon the following parties by electronic filing via the Court's CM/ECF system and by first-class United States mail, postage prepaid, addressed as follows:
Cascadia Home & Lifestyle Inc. (Debtor) 1200 NW Everett Street, Suite 800 Portland, OR 97209
Attention: Vikram Patel, Chief Financial Officer
Philip Kellner, CRO Kellner & Associates LLC 300 S. Wacker Drive, Suite 2200 Chicago, IL 60606
Brindoval Baines & Lord LLP (Debtor's Counsel) 51 West 52nd Street New York, NY 10019
Attention: Harrison Caldwell
Borwick Sato LLP (Debtor's Delaware Co-Counsel) 919 N. Market Street, Suite 600 Wilmington, DE 19801
Attention: Michael Donnelly
Garvey & Holbrook LLP (Counsel to the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors) 750 Third Avenue, 30th Floor New York, NY 10017
Attention: Diana Prescott
Office of the United States Trustee, Region 3 844 King Street, Suite 2207 Wilmington, DE 19801
CALDERWOOD & HARKNESS LLP
By: ________
Name: Nathan Ikeda
Title: Associate
Calderwood & Harkness LLP 1105 N. Market Street, Suite 1400 Wilmington, DE 19801 Telephone: (302) 778-6200
Email: nikeda@calderwoodharkness.com
Date: January 13, 2026
In re:
Cascadia Home & Lifestyle Inc., | Case No. 25-12087
Debtor. | Chapter 11
Hon. Christine M. Aldridge
Line | Invoice No. | Invoice Date | Description of Goods | Delivery/Receipt Date | Invoice Amount | Amount Outstanding | Terms | § 503(b)(9) Eligible
1 | MCB-092174 | 07/18/2025 | Household cleaning products — assorted SKUs | 07/21/2025 | $212,600.00 | $212,600.00 | Net 60 | No
2 | MCB-092198 | 07/19/2025 | Personal care items — assorted SKUs | 07/22/2025 | $164,330.00 | $164,330.00 | Net 60 | No
3 | MCB-092215 | 07/21/2025 | Small kitchen appliances — countertop blenders & toasters | 07/24/2025 | $198,740.00 | $198,740.00 | Net 60 | No
4 | MCB-092241 | 07/23/2025 | Household cleaning products — floor care & disinfectants | 07/25/2025 | $145,880.50 | $145,880.50 | Net 60 | No
5 | MCB-092278 | 07/25/2025 | Personal care items — hair care & skin care | 07/28/2025 | $176,415.00 | $176,415.00 | Net 60 | No
6 | MCB-092310 | 07/28/2025 | Household cleaning products — laundry detergents | 07/30/2025 | $221,750.00 | $221,750.00 | Net 60 | No
7 | MCB-092344 | 07/30/2025 | Small kitchen appliances — coffee makers | 08/01/2025 | $189,200.00 | $189,200.00 | Net 60 | No
8 | MCB-092389 | 08/01/2025 | Household cleaning products — glass & surface cleaners | 08/04/2025 | $134,560.00 | $134,560.00 | Net 60 | No
9 | MCB-092412 | 08/04/2025 | Personal care items — oral hygiene products | 08/06/2025 | $157,890.00 | $157,890.00 | Net 60 | No
10 | MCB-092445 | 08/06/2025 | Small kitchen appliances — food processors | 08/08/2025 | $203,150.00 | $203,150.00 | Net 60 | No
11 | MCB-092471 | 08/07/2025 | Household cleaning products — bathroom cleaners | 08/11/2025 | $118,920.00 | $118,920.00 | Net 60 | No
12 | MCB-092503 | 08/08/2025 | Personal care items — deodorants & body wash | 08/12/2025 | $142,780.00 | $142,780.00 | Net 60 | No
13 | MCB-092528 | 08/11/2025 | Household cleaning products — dish detergents | 08/13/2025 | $167,340.00 | $167,340.00 | Net 60 | No
14 | MCB-092559 | 08/12/2025 | Small kitchen appliances — electric kettles | 08/14/2025 | $195,600.00 | $195,600.00 | Net 60 | No
15 | MCB-092587 | 08/13/2025 | Personal care items — shaving & grooming | 08/15/2025 | $128,470.00 | $128,470.00 | Net 60 | No
16 | MCB-092614 | 08/14/2025 | Household cleaning products — multi-surface sprays | 08/18/2025 | $153,220.00 | $153,220.00 | Net 60 | No
17 | MCB-092648 | 08/15/2025 | Small kitchen appliances — hand mixers & immersion blenders | 08/19/2025 | $184,910.00 | $184,910.00 | Net 60 | No
18 | MCB-092675 | 08/18/2025 | Personal care items — lotions & moisturizers | 08/20/2025 | $139,550.00 | $139,550.00 | Net 60 | No
19 | MCB-092709 | 08/19/2025 | Household cleaning products — carpet & upholstery cleaners | 08/21/2025 | $171,680.00 | $171,680.00 | Net 60 | No
20 | MCB-092738 | 08/20/2025 | Small kitchen appliances — toaster ovens | 08/22/2025 | $208,440.00 | $208,440.00 | Net 60 | No
21 | MCB-092766 | 08/21/2025 | Personal care items — sunscreen & skin protection | 08/25/2025 | $115,370.00 | $115,370.00 | Net 60 | No
22 | MCB-092794 | 08/22/2025 | Household cleaning products — odor eliminators | 08/26/2025 | $162,840.00 | $162,840.00 | Net 60 | No
23 | MCB-092820 | 08/25/2025 | Small kitchen appliances — waffle makers | 08/27/2025 | $177,520.00 | $177,520.00 | Net 60 | No
24 | MCB-092851 | 08/26/2025 | Personal care items — hand soap & sanitizers | 08/28/2025 | $148,690.00 | $148,690.00 | Net 60 | No
25 | MCB-092883 | 08/27/2025 | Household cleaning products — stainless steel cleaners | 08/29/2025 | $136,410.00 | $136,410.00 | Net 60 | No
26 | MCB-092910 | 08/28/2025 | Small kitchen appliances — slow cookers | 08/30/2025 | $191,280.00 | $191,280.00 | Net 60 | No
27 | MCB-092938 | 08/29/2025 | Personal care items — lip care & cosmetics | 09/01/2025 | $124,750.00 | $124,750.00 | Net 60 | No
28 | MCB-092965 | 08/30/2025 | Household cleaning products — assorted SKUs | 09/02/2025 | $186,330.00 | $186,330.00 | Net 60 | No
29 | MCB-092991 | 09/01/2025 | Small kitchen appliances — juicers | 09/03/2025 | $214,570.00 | $214,570.00 | Net 60 | No
30 | MCB-093018 | 09/02/2025 | Household cleaning products — floor mops & refills | 09/04/2025 | $158,690.00 | $158,690.00 | Net 60 | No
31 | MCB-093047 | 09/03/2025 | Personal care items — dental floss & mouthwash | 09/05/2025 | $131,240.00 | $131,240.00 | Net 60 | No
32 | MCB-093079 | 09/04/2025 | Household cleaning products — oven & grill cleaners | 09/08/2025 | $175,810.00 | $175,810.00 | Net 60 | No
33 | MCB-093108 | 09/05/2025 | Small kitchen appliances — rice cookers | 09/09/2025 | $199,430.00 | $199,430.00 | Net 60 | No
34 | MCB-093134 | 09/08/2025 | Personal care items — body scrubs & exfoliators | 09/10/2025 | $143,670.00 | $143,670.00 | Net 60 | No
35 | MCB-093162 | 09/09/2025 | Household cleaning products — drain cleaners | 09/11/2025 | $121,380.00 | $121,380.00 | Net 60 | No
36 | MCB-093189 | 09/10/2025 | Small kitchen appliances — electric grills | 09/12/2025 | $207,560.00 | $207,560.00 | Net 60 | No
37 | MCB-093217 | 09/11/2025 | Personal care items — facial cleansers & toners | 09/15/2025 | $155,490.00 | $155,490.00 | Net 60 | No
38 | MCB-093244 | 09/12/2025 | Household cleaning products — disinfecting wipes | 09/16/2025 | $183,720.00 | $183,720.00 | Net 60 | No
39 | MCB-093270 | 09/15/2025 | Small kitchen appliances — stand mixers | 09/17/2025 | $226,850.00 | $226,850.00 | Net 60 | No
40 | MCB-093299 | 09/16/2025 | Personal care items — nail care products | 09/18/2025 | $112,640.00 | $112,640.00 | Net 60 | No
41 | MCB-093327 | 09/17/2025 | Household cleaning products — window cleaners | 09/19/2025 | $168,950.00 | $168,950.00 | Net 60 | No
42 | MCB-093354 | 09/18/2025 | Small kitchen appliances — egg cookers & steamers | 09/22/2025 | $141,230.00 | $141,230.00 | Net 60 | No
43 | MCB-093381 | 09/19/2025 | Personal care items — conditioners & hair masks | 09/23/2025 | $159,870.00 | $159,870.00 | Net 60 | No
44 | MCB-093406 | 09/22/2025 | Household cleaning products — toilet bowl cleaners | 09/24/2025 | $137,510.87 | $137,510.87 | Net 60 | No
45 | MCB-093432 | 09/23/2025 | Small kitchen appliances — air fryers | 09/24/2025 | $218,640.00 | $218,640.00 | Net 60 | Yes
46 | MCB-093458 | 09/24/2025 | Personal care items — bath bombs & bath salts | 09/25/2025 | $126,380.00 | $126,380.00 | Net 60 | Yes
47 | MCB-093485 | 09/24/2025 | Household cleaning products — all-purpose cleaners | 09/26/2025 | $174,920.00 | $174,920.00 | Net 60 | Yes
48 | MCB-093510 | 09/25/2025 | Small kitchen appliances — panini presses | 09/27/2025 | $152,350.00 | $152,350.00 | Net 60 | Yes
49 | MCB-093537 | 09/25/2025 | Personal care items — razor blade refills | 09/29/2025 | $108,760.00 | $108,760.00 | Net 60 | Yes
50 | MCB-093564 | 09/26/2025 | Household cleaning products — wood polish & furniture care | 09/29/2025 | $189,430.00 | $189,430.00 | Net 60 | Yes
51 | MCB-093591 | 09/26/2025 | Small kitchen appliances — personal blenders | 09/30/2025 | $143,870.00 | $143,870.00 | Net 60 | Yes
52 | MCB-093618 | 09/29/2025 | Personal care items — deodorant sticks & sprays | 10/01/2025 | $167,210.00 | $167,210.00 | Net 60 | Yes
53 | MCB-093645 | 09/29/2025 | Household cleaning products — fabric softeners | 10/01/2025 | $201,540.00 | $201,540.00 | Net 60 | Yes
54 | MCB-093672 | 09/30/2025 | Small kitchen appliances — electric can openers | 10/02/2025 | $95,680.00 | $95,680.00 | Net 60 | Yes
55 | MCB-093701 | 09/30/2025 | Personal care items — cotton swabs & cotton pads | 10/02/2025 | $78,420.00 | $78,420.00 | Net 60 | Yes
56 | MCB-093728 | 10/01/2025 | Household cleaning products — mold & mildew removers | 10/03/2025 | $156,290.00 | $156,290.00 | Net 60 | Yes
57 | MCB-093755 | 10/01/2025 | Small kitchen appliances — sandwich makers | 10/03/2025 | $132,460.00 | $132,460.00 | Net 60 | Yes
58 | MCB-093782 | 10/02/2025 | Personal care items — body lotion & hand cream | 10/06/2025 | $119,830.00 | $119,830.00 | Net 60 | Yes
59 | MCB-093809 | 10/02/2025 | Household cleaning products — stain removers | 10/06/2025 | $185,170.00 | $185,170.00 | Net 60 | Yes
60 | MCB-093836 | 10/03/2025 | Small kitchen appliances — electric griddles | 10/07/2025 | $211,390.00 | $211,390.00 | Net 60 | Yes
61 | MCB-093863 | 10/03/2025 | Personal care items — travel-size toiletries kits | 10/07/2025 | $87,640.00 | $87,640.00 | Net 60 | Yes
62 | MCB-093890 | 10/06/2025 | Household cleaning products — enzymatic cleaners | 10/08/2025 | $163,750.00 | $163,750.00 | Net 60 | Yes
63 | MCB-093917 | 10/06/2025 | Small kitchen appliances — ice cream makers | 10/08/2025 | $224,180.00 | $224,180.00 | Net 60 | Yes
64 | MCB-093944 | 10/07/2025 | Personal care items — facial moisturizers | 10/09/2025 | $141,560.00 | $141,560.00 | Net 60 | Yes
65 | MCB-093971 | 10/07/2025 | Household cleaning products — assorted seasonal SKUs | 10/09/2025 | $193,820.00 | $193,820.00 | Net 60 | Yes
66 | MCB-093998 | 10/08/2025 | Small kitchen appliances — electric skillets | 10/10/2025 | $178,650.00 | $178,650.00 | Net 60 | Yes
67 | MCB-094025 | 10/08/2025 | Personal care items — men's grooming kits | 10/10/2025 | $105,390.00 | $105,390.00 | Net 60 | Yes
68 | MCB-094052 | 10/09/2025 | Household cleaning products — pet stain & odor products | 10/13/2025 | $149,870.00 | $149,870.00 | Net 60 | Yes
69 | MCB-094079 | 10/09/2025 | Small kitchen appliances — popcorn makers | 10/13/2025 | $116,240.00 | $116,240.00 | Net 60 | Yes
70 | MCB-094106 | 10/09/2025 | Personal care items — vitamin-infused skincare | 10/13/2025 | $172,590.00 | $172,590.00 | Net 60 | Yes
71 | MCB-094133 | 10/09/2025 | Household cleaning products — antibacterial hand soap | 10/13/2025 | $134,820.00 | $134,820.00 | Net 60 | Yes
72 | MCB-094160 | 10/10/2025 | Small kitchen appliances — espresso machines | 10/14/2025 | $247,310.00 | $247,310.00 | Net 60 | Yes
73 | MCB-094187 | 07/29/2025 | Household cleaning products — specialty degreasers | 07/31/2025 | $181,270.00 | $181,270.00 | Net 60 | No
74 | MCB-094214 | 08/05/2025 | Personal care items — premium shampoo line | 08/07/2025 | $196,840.00 | $196,840.00 | Net 60 | No
75 | MCB-094241 | 08/11/2025 | Small kitchen appliances — countertop convection ovens | 08/13/2025 | $232,150.00 | $232,150.00 | Net 60 | No
76 | MCB-094268 | 08/18/2025 | Household cleaning products — eco-friendly cleaning concentrates | 08/20/2025 | $147,560.00 | $147,560.00 | Net 60 | No
77 | MCB-094295 | 08/25/2025 | Personal care items — organic facial serums | 08/27/2025 | $169,380.00 | $169,380.00 | Net 60 | No
78 | MCB-094322 | 09/02/2025 | Small kitchen appliances — bread makers | 09/04/2025 | $215,690.00 | $215,690.00 | Net 60 | No
79 | MCB-094349 | 09/08/2025 | Household cleaning products — grout cleaners | 09/10/2025 | $128,940.00 | $128,940.00 | Net 60 | No
80 | MCB-094376 | 09/12/2025 | Personal care items — dry shampoo & texturizing sprays | 09/16/2025 | $153,710.00 | $153,710.00 | Net 60 | No
81 | MCB-094403 | 09/17/2025 | Small kitchen appliances — sous vide cookers | 09/19/2025 | $194,250.00 | $194,250.00 | Net 60 | No
82 | MCB-094430 | 09/22/2025 | Household cleaning products — hardwood floor polish | 09/24/2025 | $160,880.00 | $160,880.00 | Net 60 | Yes
83 | MCB-095301 | 10/10/2025 | Personal care items and small kitchen appliances — assorted SKUs | 10/13/2025 | $187,440.50 | $187,440.50 | Net 60 | Yes
Category | Amount
Total number of invoices | 83
Total amount outstanding | $14,726,418.37
Total § 503(b)(9) eligible invoices (goods received September 24 – October 14, 2025) | $1,847,200.00
Total invoices within 45-day reclamation window (shipped August 30 – October 14, 2025) | $3,218,650.00 (approx.)
Line | Invoice No. | Invoice Date | Description of Goods | Shipment Date | Date Received by Debtor | Delivery Confirmation Ref. | Invoice Amount
1 | MCB-093432 | 09/23/2025 | Small kitchen appliances — air fryers | 09/23/2025 | 09/24/2025 | DC-CAS-40871 | $218,640.00
2 | MCB-093458 | 09/24/2025 | Personal care items — bath bombs & bath salts | 09/24/2025 | 09/25/2025 | DC-CAS-40879 | $126,380.00
3 | MCB-093485 | 09/24/2025 | Household cleaning products — all-purpose cleaners | 09/24/2025 | 09/26/2025 | DC-CAS-40885 | $174,920.00
4 | MCB-093510 | 09/25/2025 | Small kitchen appliances — panini presses | 09/25/2025 | 09/27/2025 | DC-CAS-40892 | $152,350.00
5 | MCB-093537 | 09/25/2025 | Personal care items — razor blade refills | 09/25/2025 | 09/29/2025 | DC-CAS-40901 | $108,760.00
6 | MCB-093564 | 09/26/2025 | Household cleaning products — wood polish & furniture care | 09/26/2025 | 09/29/2025 | DC-CAS-40908 | $189,430.00
7 | MCB-093591 | 09/26/2025 | Small kitchen appliances — personal blenders | 09/26/2025 | 09/30/2025 | DC-CAS-40916 | $143,870.00
8 | MCB-093618 | 09/29/2025 | Personal care items — deodorant sticks & sprays | 09/29/2025 | 10/01/2025 | DC-CAS-40923 | $167,210.00
9 | MCB-093645 | 09/29/2025 | Household cleaning products — fabric softeners | 09/29/2025 | 10/01/2025 | DC-CAS-40930 | $201,540.00
10 | MCB-093672 | 09/30/2025 | Small kitchen appliances — electric can openers | 09/30/2025 | 10/02/2025 | DC-CAS-40938 | $95,680.00
11 | MCB-093701 | 09/30/2025 | Personal care items — cotton swabs & cotton pads | 09/30/2025 | 10/02/2025 | DC-CAS-40945 | $78,420.00
12 | MCB-093728 | 10/01/2025 | Household cleaning products — mold & mildew removers | 10/01/2025 | 10/03/2025 | DC-CAS-40953 | $156,290.00
13 | MCB-093755 | 10/01/2025 | Small kitchen appliances — sandwich makers | 10/01/2025 | 10/03/2025 | DC-CAS-40960 | $132,460.00
14 | MCB-093782 | 10/02/2025 | Personal care items — body lotion & hand cream | 10/02/2025 | 10/06/2025 | DC-CAS-40968 | $119,830.00
15 | MCB-093809 | 10/02/2025 | Household cleaning products — stain removers | 10/02/2025 | 10/06/2025 | DC-CAS-40975 | $185,170.00
16 | MCB-093836 | 10/03/2025 | Small kitchen appliances — electric griddles | 10/03/2025 | 10/07/2025 | DC-CAS-40983 | $211,390.00
17 | MCB-093863 | 10/03/2025 | Personal care items — travel-size toiletries kits | 10/03/2025 | 10/07/2025 | DC-CAS-40990 | $87,640.00
18 | MCB-093890 | 10/06/2025 | Household cleaning products — enzymatic cleaners | 10/06/2025 | 10/08/2025 | DC-CAS-40998 | $163,750.00
19 | MCB-093917 | 10/06/2025 | Small kitchen appliances — ice cream makers | 10/06/2025 | 10/08/2025 | DC-CAS-41005 | $224,180.00
20 | MCB-093944 | 10/07/2025 | Personal care items — facial moisturizers | 10/07/2025 | 10/09/2025 | DC-CAS-41013 | $141,560.00
21 | MCB-093971 | 10/07/2025 | Household cleaning products — assorted seasonal SKUs | 10/07/2025 | 10/09/2025 | DC-CAS-41020 | $193,820.00
22 | MCB-093998 | 10/08/2025 | Small kitchen appliances — electric skillets | 10/08/2025 | 10/10/2025 | DC-CAS-41028 | $178,650.00
23 | MCB-094025 | 10/08/2025 | Personal care items — men's grooming kits | 10/08/2025 | 10/10/2025 | DC-CAS-41035 | $105,390.00
24 | MCB-094052 | 10/09/2025 | Household cleaning products — pet stain & odor products | 10/09/2025 | 10/13/2025 | DC-CAS-41043 | $149,870.00
25 | MCB-094079 | 10/09/2025 | Small kitchen appliances — popcorn makers | 10/09/2025 | 10/13/2025 | DC-CAS-41050 | $116,240.00
26 | MCB-094106 | 10/09/2025 | Personal care items — vitamin-infused skincare | 10/09/2025 | 10/13/2025 | DC-CAS-41058 | $172,590.00
27 | MCB-094133 | 10/09/2025 | Household cleaning products — antibacterial hand soap | 10/09/2025 | 10/13/2025 | DC-CAS-41065 | $134,820.00
28 | MCB-094160 | 10/10/2025 | Small kitchen appliances — espresso machines | 10/10/2025 | 10/14/2025 | DC-CAS-41073 | $247,310.00
29 | MCB-094430 | 09/22/2025 | Household cleaning products — hardwood floor polish | 09/23/2025 | 09/24/2025 | DC-CAS-40868 | $160,880.00
30 | MCB-095301 | 10/10/2025 | Personal care items and small kitchen appliances — assorted SKUs | 10/10/2025 | 10/13/2025 | DC-CAS-41080 | $187,440.50
Total number of qualifying invoices: | 30
Total § 503(b)(9) claim amount: | $1,847,200.00
Category | Period | Approximate Value
Total invoice value of goods shipped within the 45-day reclamation window (August 30 – October 14, 2025) | August 30, 2025 – October 14, 2025 | $3,218,650.00
Subset of above: Goods also qualifying for § 503(b)(9) administrative expense priority (received within 20 days pre-petition) | September 24, 2025 – October 14, 2025 | $1,847,200.00
Subset of above: Goods shipped within reclamation window but outside § 503(b)(9) window (received more than 20 days but within 45 days pre-petition) | August 30, 2025 – September 23, 2025 | $1,371,450.00 (approx.)

OFFICIAL FORM 410 PROOF OF CLAIM

UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF DELAWARE

PROOF OF CLAIM OF MERIDIAN CONSUMER BRANDS LLC

MERIDIAN CONSUMER BRANDS LLC

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UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF DELAWARE

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