The company was still facing severe cash flow shortages from paying investors for the non-existent restoration projects. Minkow learned that KeyServ, the authorized carpet cleaner for Sears, was being sold by its British parent. Minkow began merger talks with KeyServ, as the cash infusion would solve ZZZZ Best's immediate cash flow issues. Additionally, Minkow thought that KeyServ's Sears business would give ZZZZ Best enough cash to end the Ponzi scheme sooner than originally planned. Drexel Burnham Lambert offered to finance the deal with a private placement of junk bonds.