Andrew Axelrod
Founder and CEO of Axar Capital Management, a firm specializing in stressed and distressed corporate credit and hybrid capital solutions, speaking here about credit market dynamics and restructuring trends.
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Jan 14, 2026 • 42min
Credit Crunch: Axar’s Axelrod on Zombie Owners and Credit Cycle
Andrew Axelrod, Founder and CEO of Axar Capital Management, shares insights into the credit market's evolution and the ongoing challenges of distressed ownership. He discusses the concept of 'zombie owners' and how they misalign incentives, complicating recoveries. Axelrod also highlights the difference in reactions among banks, CLOs, and direct lenders, while emphasizing the benefits of private credit's non-mark-to-market approach. Open about labor market risks, he warns investors about potential inflation revival and urges focus on restructuring distressed firms in 2026.
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Aug 8, 2025 • 1h 36min
State of Distressed Debt: Axar’s Axelrod Keeping Loan-to-Own Alive
Andrew Axelrod, Founder and CEO of Axar Capital Management, discusses his firm's investment strategies in distressed corporate credit. He explains how focused buyers like Axar help stabilize troubled loans while emphasizing the 'loan-to-own' approach and the necessity of diligent capital commitment. Axelrod shares insights on identifying effective management teams and adhering to a strategic process during economic shifts. The conversation also touches on notable distressed cases, including the challenges faced by companies like Claire's and CommScope.
