Phil Brendel
Senior Distressed Analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence, providing market views on leveraged finance, high-yield spreads, and restructuring developments.
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Jan 20, 2026 • 39min
State of Distressed Debt: 2026 Outlook, STG, First Brands, Hertz
Phil Brendel, a Senior Distressed Analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence, shares insights on distressed debt dynamics, highlighting the low levels of distressed opportunities amid tight high-yield spreads. Nagisa Balluku, a Senior Litigation Analyst, dives into recent bankruptcies, including STG Logistics and First Brands, discussing legal intricacies and disputes. They also tackle the implications of Hertz's Supreme Court petition denial and examine Saks Global's Chapter 11 challenges, all while considering what might disrupt the current credit rally.
Aug 8, 2024 • 1h 25min
Sprayregen on Restructuring Landscape: State of Distressed Debt
James H. M. Sprayregen, Vice Chairman of Hilco Global and founder of the restructuring practice at Kirkland & Ellis, shares insights alongside Bloomberg Intelligence analysts Phil Brendel and Negisa Balluku. They discuss the aggressive tactics corporate boards should adopt in distressed situations to maximize value. Key topics include the evolving restructuring landscape, the significant impact of recent Supreme Court rulings, and the implications of current economic challenges on distressed debt. The trio also reviews notable bankruptcy cases like Spirit Airlines and SVB Financial.
