A Conversation with PGIM Fixed Income's Distressed Credit Analysts
Jul 28, 2020
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PGIM Fixed Income's distressed credit analysts, Gregory Cass and Carras Holmstead, discuss the recent uptick in distressed credits, the inner workings of the distressed credit market, and how PGIM Fixed Income is well-positioned given the current environment.
Distressed credit analysts emphasize the importance of being proactive and adaptive in evaluating opportunities.
Adding new capital and leveraging firm resources help generate value and capitalize on opportunities in the distressed credit market.
Deep dives
Introduction of newly formed distressed credit research team
In this episode, Mike Collins introduces the newest team members at PGIM Fixed Income, Greg Cass and Caris Holmstead, who specialize in distressed credit and special situations. With years of experience in handling distressed situations, their arrival is well-timed as the distressed credit opportunity set has expanded due to recent downgrades and restructuring in the credit markets. The team is in the process of hiring a third member in their growing team, emphasizing the importance of this opportunity set.
Background and expertise of Greg Cass and Caris Holmstead
Greg Cass shares his background and journey to PGIM Fixed Income. With a background in law and a focus on distressed credit for the past 15 years, Greg brings a valuable combination of skills to the team. Caris Holmstead, who recently joined the team, describes her experience in distressed investing and her decision to be a part of PGIM Fixed Income. Both team members highlight the unique value they can bring to the firm and their commitment to enhancing client returns.
Approach to evaluating distressed credit opportunities
Greg and Caris discuss their approach to evaluating distressed credit opportunities. They emphasize the importance of being proactive and adaptive in this environment. By analyzing the existing portfolio, prioritizing companies with a potential for restructuring or needing new capital, they strategically focus their efforts. They collaborate with analysts and portfolio managers, leveraging their expertise and relationships to maximize returns. They also highlight the significance of evaluating energy companies in this evolving market, considering factors like hedging, cost savings, and the potential for returns on new committed capital.
Maximizing returns and benefits to clients
Greg and Caris explain their strategies to maximize returns and benefits to their clients. They discuss the importance of adding new capital to enhance returns and protect investments. They share specific examples of how they deploy new capital to improve collateral, negotiate better terms, and solve liquidity issues. By being proactive, creative, and leveraging their firm's resources and reputation, they aim to generate value for their clients and capitalize on opportunities in the distressed credit market.
In this month's edition of PGIM Fixed Income's podcast "All The Credit," Host and Senior Portfolio Manager Mike Collins welcomes PGIM Fixed Income's two distressed credit analysts, Gregory Cass and Carras Holmstead. Mike, Gregory, and Carras discuss the recent uptick in distressed credits given the current economic environment, the inner workings of the distressed credit market, the value they bring to our clients, and how PGIM Fixed Income is well-positioned given the current environment.
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