They did not have to have a meeting to extend TT's contract, as his contract was good for nearly two more years. This meeting was held at this moment of crisis. They tell us that the reason was to extend his term. NO! The meeting was to add WIndstream Services LLC to the deal, to allow them to pay executives AFTER the re-structuring. That is, they are preparing to file Chapter 11.
Also, supporting bk is this post from Stock Twits, a few days ago:
"Windstream Secured Lender Group Said to Organize With Paul Weiss
That's a law firm first lien lenders are working with now. They apparently had a call last night to discuss matters. Windstream is working with restructuring firm Kirkland & Ellis. Bankruptcy filing likely imminent."
WIN is preparing to file bk. If they said they were going to file bk, the stock would drop to near nothing. But that is what will happen when they do announce.
Hope remains, maybe.... they have a court meeting with Aurelius on Monday. Let's see that happens.