Distressed businesses are often compared to melting ice cubes or an aircraft in rapid descent. The goal for a distressed business is to get to a transaction before the ice cube melts or the aircraft and ground meet at an...more
Economic turmoil as a result of political instability and from the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, together with unallocated capital and low interest rates, means that non-core, but potentially profitable, operations or...more
As the U.S. heads into another major economic downturn, one type of property has bubbled to the top of every real estate investor’s mind: distressed assets. During the last recession, U.S. commercial property prices fell by...more
Many asset deals have hidden risks that can prove costly for buyers if not addressed prior to closing the transaction, particularly in a distressed transaction where the seller may be unable to satisfy retained liabilities...more
Distressed companies can be attractive acquisition targets, as their values often reflect the difficulties they face. It is not hard to imagine that the circumstances surrounding COVID-19 will lead to 1. an unprecedented wave...more
After years of sky-high valuations, private equity funds and strategics will have ample opportunity to buy technology companies at a discount in the wake of the COVID-19 crisis. This article highlights the unique...more