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Distressed Debt Hedge Funds: How to Become a Vulture Capitalist

Mergers and Inquisitions

Ask anyone interested in distressed debt hedge funds for “the pitch,” and they’ll probably mention one of the following: “It’s like long/short equity or credit , but more interesting!” Distressed debt investing offers advantages over other hedge fund strategies , but the marketing often oversells the benefits.

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Convertible Securities

Wall Street Mojo

What Are Convertible Securities? Article Link to be Hyperlinked For eg: Source: Convertible Securities (wallstreetmojo.com) The convertible securities are preferred over non convertible securities for investments, given the lesser payout involved and more fruitful returns expected.

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Zevra Therapeutics to Acquire Acer Therapeutics, Expanding its Rare Disease Portfolio and Adding Commercial Product

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

Proposed acquisition of Acer for $15M in Zevra stock plus Contingent Value Rights (CVRs) and Zevra’s purchase of Acer’s secured debt in capital efficient structure

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Private Equity Fundamentals: A Comprehensive Course for Beginners

OfficeHours

Leveraged buyouts involve acquiring a controlling interest in a mature company, typically through a combination of equity and debt financing, using the acquired company’s assets as collateral to secure debt financing. Private equity firms also invest in distressed debt or provide private debt financing.

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Collateralized Debt Obligation (CDO)

Wall Street Mojo

What is a Collateralized Debt Obligation? Table of contents What is a Collateralized Debt Obligation? How does Collateralized Debt Obligation (CDO) Work? CDOs provide investors with a diversified portfolio of debt instruments across different risk levels. read more , etc.

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When Tech Can Create Value Destruction

Beyond M&A

Value creation is often the primary focus in the investment world, where the goal is to paint a picture of prosperity and success for portfolio companies. Cyber Security Issues : In an age where data is the new gold, a breach is the obvious concern. Tech Debt: It’s the silent killer. Enter Value Destruction.

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COVID-19 and Credit: Debt Market Volatility and Insurance Brokerage M&A

Sica Fletcher

We are all painfully aware of the impact the coronavirus pandemic has had on our investment and retirement portfolios. What is generally less understood is the impact of the pandemic on the debt markets. and Acrisure) secured large loans between January 31 and February 11 of this year. billion at yields between 5.1% to 10.0%.

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