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Impaired Bank Loans and “Zombie Funds” — Private Credit’s Next Big Opportunity

Is private credit’s next big opportunity found in impaired bank loans and “zombie funds?”

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Offense or Defense? A Playbook for Lender-Owned Businesses

While most lenders never want to be handed the keys to a company, when a tapped-out sponsor exits and passes ownership to the lender, a series of…

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Exploring the Special Situations Dual-Track Transaction Process

In the world of corporate finance, the idea of the dual-track transaction process typically applies to three different types of transactions.

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Positioning Construction and Engineering Businesses for Financing

2024 is well underway, and it has become clear that construction and engineering businesses are primed for growth this year.

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Considerations of an Out-of-Court Sale: Making a Balanced Decision when Dealing with a Distressed Company

In this article, Configure Managing Director Jay Jacquin explores the possible consequences of seeking an out-of-court sale, presenting elements that should be carefully evaluated when analyzing the cost and benefit of the next steps for a troubled borrower.

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Best Strategies for Renegotiating Credit Agreements for PE-Backed Companies

As we begin to observe indicators hinting at a softer economic climate, common trends are emerging, impacting company cash flow across many sectors, including labor force challenges and supply chain irregularities, combined with rising interest rates approximately doubling cash interest costs for borrowers linked to floating rates.

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An Introduction to Chapter 11 Transactions

Although many companies first evaluate out of court alternatives, Chapter 11 remains as one of the primary venues in which distressed companies can find respite […]

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