Distressed Debt

Distressed Debtis debt of a company that is trading or negotiated with an expectation of default, restructuring, or bankruptcy, often at a discount to face value. Distressed Debt investors may seek influence or control through covenants and restructuring leverage, and Distressed Debt often shapes outcomes in distressed M&A.

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Ryan Roberts Startup Lawyer
Ryan Roberts is a startup lawyer with more than two decades of experience advising on venture financings and M&A transactions totaling more than $1 billion. He is the author of the Amazon bestselling startup law book Acceleration.