https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-08-05/j-c-penney-lender-group-seeks-higher-bids-from-potential-buyers
Remember how Sussberg (JCP's attorney in bankruptcy) insisted that liquidation wasn't even being considered? This little nugget proves otherwise. I bet that some of these lenders are ready to pull the trigger on liquidation, hence the effort to increase the bids.