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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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Carve-outs: A valuable tool for European firms

JD Supra: Mergers

Certain high-growth sectors, meanwhile, require a level of investment that some European businesses cannot match, due to either high debt levels or dwindling profits. And the risk of. By: White & Case LLP

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So, You Don't Think You Have Any Debt?  Ask Your Employees How Their Day is Going

TKO Miller

I sit on a non-profit Board of Directors. They have a line of credit they have never used and they have no long-term debt. This situation, or one like it, is fairly common in companies of all types (not just non-profits). When an organization has failed to invest in its operations it creates what is called operational debt.

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Lessons Learned from Successful M&A Deals

Sun Acquisitions

Thorough Due Diligence: Financial Due Diligence: Conduct a comprehensive financial analysis to assess the target company’s financial health, including its revenue, profitability, and debt levels. Control Costs: Implement cost-cutting measures to improve profitability.

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Medical Debt

Wall Street Mojo

What Is Medical Debt ? Medical Debt refers to a financial obligation incurred by an individual due to unpaid bills for medical services obtained from a healthcare provider. The debt may be owed directly to a healthcare provider or a third-party agent, such as a collection agency, that bought the debt.

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Book Review: ‘Plunder,’ by Brendan Ballou; ‘These Are the Plunderers,’ by Gretchen Morgenson and Joshua Rosner

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

Two new books offer harsh assessments of private equity firms that specializes in buying up companies only to saddle them with debt and squeeze them for profits.

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This tech stock is flashing signs it's ready to roll over. How to profit if it does

CNBC: Investing

This strategy capitalizes on this stock's valuation risks, heightened debt, competitive pressures, and poor relative strength.

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