A Liquidation generally occurs in the context of a startup selling off all assets prior to cessation of operations due to bankruptcy or simply going out of business. In a liquidation, the claims of secured and unsecured creditors, bondholders and preferred stockholders take precedence over common stockholders. Once all debts have been paid, the remainder, if there is anything left over, is distributed to the stockholders.
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