Pessimists see distressed M&A . . .
Optimists see distressed M&A
Opportunities abound in "bankruptcy beauties"--both in good times and
bad. Distressed mergers and acquisitions used to be the domain of a
handful of specialists, who generated handsome profits by unlocking
value in troubled companies. Now, you can learn the secrets for
participating in these deals with knowledge and confidence. The Art of
Distressed M&A provides the critical information needed to manage the
unique complexities of buying, selling, and financing troubled
companies.
The Art of Distressed M&A arms you with creative solutions to
seemingly impossible problems and helps you to avoid common pitfalls.
This comprehensive guide enables you to:
- Understand the roles, rights, and responsibilities of debtors, secured
creditors, unsecured creditors, advisors, trustees, and bankruptcy
courts
- Navigate through complicated valuation, financing, legal, accounting,
and tax issues
- Communicate effectively and make informed proposals in multiparty
negotiations
- Create the optimal deal structure--from prepackaged plans of
reorganization to 363 sales to loan-to-own transactions
The Art of Distressed M&A also highlights practical examples using
recent bankruptcy cases following the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and
Consumer Protection Act of 2005 and is the first publication of its kind
since The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of
2010.
