Exploring strategies for distressed debt market in the upcoming year, including stress investing opportunities, debt costs impact on liquidity, upcoming maturities, and potential central bank influences. Detailed case study of Ideal Standard's bond challenges, highlighting value considerations and successful sale to Villaroy and Poch. Insights into liability management dynamics, debt-to-equity swaps, and lessons learned in restructuring situations, emphasizing clarity, creditor understanding, and strategic planning.
9fin sits down with Chris Schubert, executive director in special situations at Alcentra, to talk about his expectations for the distressed market this year.
We take a look back at restructurings he’s been involved in including Ideal Standard and lessons he’s learned from these cases.
Schubert also goes into challenges posed by whitelists and the nuances of the German distressed market.