#Restructure Debt

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Atos Secures €1.675 Billion to Restructure Debt

Atos has secured a significant €1.675 billion to restructure its debt. This funding comes through a lock-up agreement, involving over 50% of its creditors. Remaining creditors have the chance to join this agreement until July 22. This step marks a crucial move in Atos’ financial strategy.

Following this announcement, Atos’ shares rose by 10%, reaching €1.17 per share during early trading in Paris. This positive market response underscores investor confidence in Atos’ financial plans.

In addition, Atos has obtained interim financing of €800 million. Out of this, €450 million is already accessible, providing immediate liquidity to support its business operations. This interim financing is essential until the comprehensive financial restructuring plan is concluded.

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Trump Weird News - MAD Not Mad About Trump!

[mikansei]

i'm still thinkin abt @havanillas' roleswap ratio... i want his stoneheart gem to be lapis lazuli:

matches his color scheme (and is gorgeous 💙)

represents truth and enlightenment but is spangled with pyrite (fool's gold), which is thematically delightful to me

cn lapis lazuli 青金石 qīngjīnshí (blue gold stone) echoes cn aventurine 砂金石 shājīnshí (sand gold stone), which is linguistically delightful to me

obviously if penacony happens in this au he couldn't twin his stone with jade's, and sapphires are translucent while lapis isn't... maybe instead of breaking his cornerstone the plot friction there is he'd have to alter it to be translucent & remove the pyrite veins? but if sapphire were in jade's role i can't see him agreeing to be personally involved in tampering with a cornerstone

(if he were amethyst instead he could twin a lot easier with sugilite, but i don't like amethyst as much lol)

maybe he could be lazurite, the blue component of lapis lazuli without the pyrite. i could see him wanting to excise the "fool's gold" from the stone representing truth

and as much as i want him to have a cool boss form mirroring aven's, i have a feeling his cornerstone ability would be less visual & more like jade's - instead of reading people's desires, his lets him be a human lie detector

[meyharafkari]

In times of market uncertainty, many investors move toward safety. Yet, there’s a small group of professionals who actively seek out opportunities in volatility — turning risk into reward. This niche, known as distressed debt investing, plays a crucial role in capital markets and corporate recovery.

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Denver Skyscraper Meltdown (Office Towers Collapse into 98% Discount Foreclosure Freefall)

Key Takeaways Over 30% of Denver’s office-building mortgages are delinquent, making it one of the worst-hit metro areas for commercial loan defaults in the U.S. Iconic downtown skyscrapers are selling at up to 98% discounts, signaling historic opportunities—and risks—for investors. Office-to-residential conversions are accelerating, offering long-term buy-and-hold investment potential with tax advantages and strategic entry points. Denver’s skyline is disintegrating under the weight of debt, vacancy, and foreclosure. What happens when billion-dollar buildings can’t even fetch scrap value? Is Denver about to become a real estate investor’s biggest comeback story, or the next Detroit? Historic collapse of Denver’s commercial office market Shocking discounts and foreclosures sweeping the city Investor opportunities in conversions, cash deals, and bulk buys Let’s tear into the chaos and see where savvy investors can strike gold in the rubble. The Implosion No One Saw Coming (But Should Have) Downtown Denver is crumbling—tower by tower, loan by loan. What was once a gleaming symbol of the Rocky Mountain economic boom has turned into a battlefield of delinquent debt and desperate sales. Nearly 30% of office-tied commercial mortgages across the metro are now delinquent, making Denver the third-worst performing office market in the nation, trailing only behind San Francisco and Houston. But this isn’t just a temporary slump—it’s a full-scale unraveling. The dominoes are falling faster than ever. From the iconic Wells Fargo Center, immortalized in the Denver Nuggets skyline, to Republic Plaza, the city’s tallest building, lenders are no longer waiting for a rebound. They’re seizing properties, appointing receivers, and forcing distressed owners to abandon ship. It’s not just vacancy—it’s value vaporization. Towers that fetched hundreds of millions just a few years ago are now barely worth a few million dollars. Investor sentiment has shifted from patient optimism to cold surrender. “We have a lot of 1980s high-rise towers that are mostly vacant,” admitted Amy Aldridge of Tributary Real Estate. “People want to come back to the office, but they don’t want to come back to the 1980s office.” The death of Denver’s outdated office stock has begun. For real estate investors, this isn’t just another cycle—it’s a once-in-a-generation shockwave of wealth transfer. But with blood in the water, will they survive the chaos or capitalize on the carnage? Let’s go deeper. Discounted to Death: Skyscrapers for Pennies on the Dollar Downtown Denver’s towers aren’t just distressed—they’re being fire-sold for prices that would make 2008 blush. In a surreal twist that feels more like a liquidation auction than a metropolitan investment market, massive office complexes once valued in the hundreds of millions are selling for less than 2% of their former worth. These aren’t fringe properties on the city’s edge—these are skyscrapers in the heart of downtown. Case in point: Colorado Plaza Tower I and Tower II, with a combined footprint of 1.14 million square feet, were purchased for just $3.2 million. That’s a shocking 98% discount from their $200 million valuation in 2019. For perspective, that’s $3.30 per square foot in a market where office rents average $41.87 per square foot. Other bloodletting sales include: Hudson’s Bay Centre: Sold for $8.95 million, down from $41.5 million in 2014, an 80% haircut. Lincoln Crossing: Dumped for $10 million, a 90% drop from the 2018 price. Wells Fargo Center: In receivership after defaulting on a $327 million loan. And it’s not just the price tags that are plummeting, equity is being wiped out, leaving owners with nothing but the debt they can’t repay. Even buildings still technically in the black are under quiet distress, with modified loan terms, silent defaults, and lenders playing the “extend and pretend” game just to delay the inevitable. Here’s how the financial carnage looks:

Building Previous Value Sale Price % Discount Status Colorado Plaza Towers I & II $200M $3.2M 98% Sold (conversion planned) Hudson’s Bay Centre $41.5M $8.95M 78% Sold (distressed) Lincoln Crossing $100M+ $10M 90% Sold (distressed) Wells Fargo Center $327M debt N/A N/A In receivership For veteran investors, these prices are either a siren song or a death knell. Are these skyscrapers bargains, or ticking financial time bombs? One thing is clear: the scale of these discounts is more than historic, it’s a once-in-a-century signal that Denver’s commercial core has collapsed in plain sight. And this is just the beginning. The biggest deals are still hiding in the shadows. Zombie Buildings and the “Receivership Shuffle” Denver’s downtown is crawling with zombie towers—soulless shells too broke to function and too expensive to fix. These once-prized properties now sit in purgatory, neither dead nor alive, as lenders scramble to recover what little value remains. At least a third of Denver’s 105 largest office buildings (each over 100,000 square feet) are in some form of extreme financial distress, including: Loan defaults Court-ordered receiverships Outright foreclosures Voluntary ownership surrenders Distressed sales at catastrophic discounts This isn’t just a market correction, it’s a massive asset wipeout happening in slow motion. The infamous Wells Fargo Center, also known as the “Cash Register Building,” is under receivership after Brookfield defaulted on a $327 million loan. Republic Plaza, Denver’s tallest building, narrowly avoided foreclosure by renegotiating $134 million in debt. Meanwhile, lenders are installing third-party managers to stabilize properties and prepare them for auction, repurposing, or demolition. The cycle of distress looks like this: Owner defaults on commercial loan Lender appoints receiver to take control of operations Vacancy soars, and income disappears Asset value plummets Fire sale or foreclosure follows Denver’s downtown core, particularly Upper Downtown, is the epicenter of this collapse. The zone from Lawrence to Lincoln Street and 14th to 20th Street is now known as the “Foreclosure Belt of the Rockies." These aren’t obscure properties. The walking wounded include: Civic Center Plaza (1560 Broadway): Ownership returned to lender Denver Energy Center (1625 & 1675 Broadway): Seized by JPMorgan Chase Trinity Place (1801 Broadway): Claimed at auction by LoanCore Capital 1670 Broadway: Under third-party management after October default 1999 Broadway: Facing potential 70% vacancy if IRS pulls out To make matters worse, federal agencies—once considered ironclad tenants—are fleeing. The Department of Government Efficiency is slashing leases, and the IRS is eyeing a mass exit, gutting an already fragile leasing environment. And just when landlords thought things couldn’t get worse, Elevance Health (formerly Anthem) dealt a deathblow to 700 Broadway, vacating over 258,000 square feet and taking a stable 4.7% vacancy rate to a staggering 60% overnight. Denver’s skyline isn’t just distressed—it’s actively decaying. Investors who don’t understand the “receivership shuffle” may step into a deal that drains them dry before delivering any return. The stakes are sky-high, and the vultures are circling. Investor Warzone or Goldmine? The Redevelopment Gamble Denver’s broken towers may be bleeding capital, but they’re not dead yet. For the bold, they might be the greatest real estate arbitrage opportunity of the decade. Amid this brutal downtown collapse, a quiet renaissance is being whispered behind the scenes: office-to-residential conversions. Developers and deep-pocketed investors are pouncing on the chaos, buying skyscrapers for pennies, then sinking tens of millions into massive renovations, hoping to resurrect them as upscale apartments or mixed-use hubs. The Colorado Plaza Towers I & II are ground zero for this strategy. Acquired for a jaw-dropping $3.

2 million, Los Angeles developer Asher Luzzatto plans to spend $150 million to $200 million transforming the vacant giants into 700+ residential units. It’s the ultimate distressed play: buy the shell for nothing, inject capital, and rebirth the building as a luxury cash-flow machine. But there’s a catch. These buildings weren’t designed for housing. Many were built in the 1950s to 1980s, with deep floor plates, obsolete mechanical systems, and layouts that don’t naturally fit apartments. Add in asbestos remediation, ground leases, and elevator retrofits, and the costs can explode before a single rent check rolls in. Still, the math could work—especially with the steep discounts. Consider: Current residential vacancy in desirable downtown districts remains far lower than office. Rents for upscale urban apartments in Denver continue to outperform aging commercial leases. City officials are actively incentivizing conversions with fast-track approvals and zoning flexibility. With property tax assessments based on residential rates, annual liabilities plummet compared to office use. Here’s the punchline: A healthy office tower generates 4x the property taxes of a residential one. If you bought it at a 98% discount? That tax savings becomes part of your margin. However, success isn’t guaranteed. These conversion plays require: Massive upfront capital Navigating permitting minefields Winning zoning variances Long holding periods before profitability This isn’t a quick flip. It’s a war of attrition, and only the best-capitalized, most patient players will survive. Still, if pulled off, the return on investment could be staggering. Turning Denver’s dead towers into residential gold may become the city’s most dramatic real estate comeback story ever. But only if the visionaries can outlast the chaos. Strategic Entry Points for RE Investors Right Now While institutional giants retreat, private investors have a rare window to seize Denver’s fractured skyline if they know where to strike. This is no time for hesitation. As traditional lenders pull back and national firms offload properties in desperation, nimble investors can wedge themselves into deals once thought untouchable. The barriers are down. The doors are open. The distressed Denver office market has become a target-rich environment for those who move fast. Here’s where savvy real estate investors are making their plays: Joint Ventures with Debt Holders: Private lenders and distressed debt funds are hunting for partners to help stabilize or reposition troubled assets. JV structures allow smaller investors to gain equity access without full capital exposure. Seller Financing Fire Sales: Owners teetering on default may finance a sale just to walk away clean, allowing investors to step in with minimal upfront cash, especially attractive for value-add specialists. Ground Lease Leverage: Some towers, like Colorado Plaza, are on ground leases. While often seen as a complication, these leases can be negotiated or extended, letting investors buy buildings cheap and defer full land costs. Syndicated Capital Raises: With 80%–90% discounts becoming the norm, syndicators are assembling capital quickly to scoop up buildings in bulk. This group investment model is drawing accredited investors eager for outsized upside in a high-risk market. Opportunity Zones & Federal Incentives: Certain sectors of downtown Denver fall within designated Opportunity Zones, creating tax deferral and elimination potential for long-term investors pursuing redevelopment. Watch Zones: Not all of Denver is collapsing. The sharpest divide is forming between zones: Market Zone Status Upper Downtown Collapse underway Skyline Park Corridor High distress, high upside Union Station District Stable and in demand Central Platte Valley Modern, partially leased Cherry Creek & RiNo Top-tier tenant migration   Pro tip: Investors should avoid outdated Class B/C towers unless they come with either deep discounts or strong conversion potential.

Focus instead on buildings with structure, location, and zoning flexibility, even if partially distressed. In short, Denver’s downtown disaster is now a developer’s dream and an investor’s litmus test. The deals are there, but only for those who know where to look, how to negotiate, and when to pounce. This isn’t just about timing the market, it’s about timing the implosion. Caution Ahead: Why Not All Distressed Assets Are Hidden Treasures In Denver’s downtown bloodbath, not every fire sale is a fortune. Some deals are dressed-up disasters waiting to detonate your capital. Yes, the headlines are blaring about 98% discounts. But behind those numbers lie ticking time bombs: toxic financing, terminally outdated layouts, and mechanical systems older than the internet. If you think every distressed tower is a hidden gem, think again—some of these buildings are unsalvageable money pits. Before you sink a dollar into Denver’s downtown, consider the real risks lurking beneath the surface: Outdated Infrastructure: Many of the worst-hit towers were built in the 1950s–1980s. Think lead pipes, low ceilings, inefficient HVAC systems, and asbestos in the walls. Retrofits cost millions—sometimes more than the building itself. Unfavorable Ground Leases: Several properties sit on land the buyer doesn’t own. Ground leases can be expensive, expiring, or non-renegotiable, strangling future ROI and complicating financing options. Zombie Tenancy and Leasing Black Holes: Buildings advertising “only 30% vacancy” may have ghost tenants—businesses that exist on paper but haven’t paid rent in months. Or leases that expire within a year with no renewals in sight. Lender-Controlled Death Spirals: Many distressed towers are under special servicing, receivership, or foreclosure, which means navigating multiple parties, legal red tape, and uncertain timelines. You could spend months bidding on a property only for the lender to yank it off the market at the last minute. Use Restrictions and Zoning Limits: Denver may be open to residential conversions, but not every building qualifies. Zoning overlays, height restrictions, historic designations, and structural limitations can kill a conversion plan before it starts. Skyrocketing Conversion Costs: What starts as a $10M steal could end up a $75M headache. Between permitting delays, structural retrofits, union labor costs, and inflation, many redevelopment projects are blown off course before lease-up. Investors chasing the siren song of downtown Denver must learn to differentiate between value and vacancy. There’s a difference between buying low and buying doomed. This market demands due diligence like never before. That means: Walking every property Inspecting every mechanical system Confirming lease status and zoning classifications Modeling worst-case scenarios, not just pro forma dreams Because in Denver’s crumbling core, the greatest fortunes and the greatest failures will be built on the same broken towers. The difference? Who knew what they were really buying? The City’s Future—and Your Window of Opportunity Denver isn’t dying—it’s transforming. But the path forward will be brutal, political, and wildly profitable for the right investors. Behind the boarded-up doors and half-empty high-rises, a new Denver is already beginning to take shape. The city's leadership knows its commercial tax base is collapsing—and with it, the revenue that funds everything from schools to sidewalks. This fiscal squeeze is forcing policymakers to embrace redevelopment and incentivize conversions like never before. According to Denver County Assessor Keith Erffmeyer, the last two-year assessment cycle saw a 25% drop in downtown commercial property values. That number is expected to plunge even further now that deeply distressed sales, some at 90%+ discounts, have begun flooding the books. Here’s the financial fallout: Office-to-residential conversions slash tax revenue. Thanks to Colorado’s

lower residential assessment rate, a converted tower will generate only one-quarter the property taxes of a stabilized office building. Sales and employment taxes vanish. Empty buildings mean no workers, no coffee shop sales, no lunch rush, no dry cleaners, no retail. This ripple effect devastates nearby businesses and erodes Denver’s long-term economic base. Yet… there’s hope. The city has no choice but to rebuild, rezone, and reinvest. Here’s what that means for real estate investors: Zoning Flexibility Is Expanding. Denver planners are under pressure to loosen restrictions to make conversion projects pencil out. New Resident Influx = Long-Term Stability. Every successful tower-to-apartment flip brings hundreds of new residents downtown, fueling demand for retail, amenities, and services. Public-Private Partnerships Are on the Rise. Expect tax incentives, grants, and development subsidies to flow toward those willing to bet big on downtown. This isn’t just a real estate cycle, it’s a civic identity crisis. And it’s one that creative, well-capitalized investors can help solve. You’re not just buying a broken building, you’re buying a stake in Denver’s comeback. The future of Denver’s downtown will be decided not by the city’s bureaucrats, but by the builders, buyers, and visionaries who step in during the chaos. The window is narrow. The stakes are sky-high. And your opportunity is now. Assessment Denver’s downtown skyline is no longer a symbol of growth—it’s a flashing red warning light for cities across America. What we’re witnessing isn’t just a collapse in property values. It’s a violent rebalancing of urban priorities, investor expectations, and commercial real estate fundamentals. For real estate investors, this is a moment of brutal clarity: The rules have changed. The math has changed. But the opportunity has never been greater. Yes, the risks are real: obsolete infrastructure, tenant flight, political uncertainty, and razor-thin margins on conversions. But in every great collapse lies the seed of reinvention. Investors who understand that timing, creativity, and grit now outweigh square footage and prestige will be the ones to reshape Denver and profit from its rebirth. Whether you’re scouting bulk office buys at 10 cents on the dollar, assembling capital for adaptive reuse, or locking in land deals before the next upcycle hits, the battlefield is set. The question is no longer if Denver will recover. It’s who will own it when it does.

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Expert Analysis of China Sunac’s Offshore Debt Restructuring

Chinese property developer China Sunac has once again attracted significant attention from the financial markets. Amid unfavorable market conditions and mounting legal pressures, the company has announced an ambitious plan to restructure its offshore debt. This move marks a significant turning point for the organization, which has previously faced financial challenges related to liquidation proceedings and creditor claims.

Background and Reasons for Restructuring

The official statement emphasizes the need for a more comprehensive approach to resolving the company’s debt issues and mitigating associated risks. Various factors have contributed to the decision, including:

Deteriorating market conditions impacting financial stability.

A liquidation petition filed by the state asset management unit, Cinda, triggered by a $30 million loan default.

A strategic shift aimed at strengthening financial stability and addressing offshore obligations through a calculated risk management approach.

China Sunac stands as the first major Chinese developer to announce a second restructuring of its offshore debt, underlining the unprecedented scale and significance of this financial maneuver.

Key Stages of the Restructuring Process

A clear outline of the steps involved in the process is as follows:

Appointment of Professional Advisors  

Analysis of the Current Offshore Debt Structure. Evaluating potential avenues to reduce overall debt exposure while addressing ongoing legal challenges.

Development of a Comprehensive Solution. Identifying strategic measures designed to eliminate risks and ensure the stability of cash flows.

Coordination with Regulatory Authorities. Engaging with the Hong Kong court system and collaborating with state asset management units to secure regulatory support.

Challenges and Potential Impacts

Ongoing adverse market trends could continue to strain operational performance.

Legal challenges, such as the claims from Cinda, require careful management of the restructuring process.

The complexity of restructuring calls for synchronized efforts between financial and legal experts to ensure a successful outcome.

Conclusion

China Sunac’s move to restructure its offshore debt reflects a broader trend towards more integrated, strategic approaches in managing corporate financial risks. Despite the challenges, the company’s decision to assign top-tier financial and legal advisors underscores its commitment to stabilizing its financial situation and implementing a new strategic framework. The measures taken today could significantly influence the future trajectory of both the real estate and financial sectors, showcasing the importance of adaptive strategies in a globally uncertain economic landscape.

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How I Went From Bankruptcy to Helping Others Find Freedom from Debt

Like so many, I faced the crushing weight of debt, the sleepless nights, and the endless anxiety of wondering how I’d make it through. I was drowning. Bankruptcy became my only option.

I���ll never forget the humiliation of signing those papers or the lump in my throat as I admitted defeat. But it was during those dark times, as I went through ACE Settlement, that I found a way forward—and a purpose.

Now, I’ve turned my struggle into a mission: to help others navigate their own debt resolution journeys with clarity, support, and the right tools.

Why I’m Passionate About Debt Resolution

When I was in debt, the world felt like it was closing in. Collection calls came daily. Each trip to the mailbox brought new threats of legal action. Worst of all, I felt powerless and ashamed, like I’d failed.

But here’s what I learned: debt doesn’t define your worth. For years, I thought I was alone in my struggle. It wasn’t until I hit rock bottom that I realized how many others were dealing with the same overwhelming burden.

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The Emotional Toll of Debt

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Exploring Your Options for Debt Resolution

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Debt Settlement

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Debt Consolidation

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Bankruptcy

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Debt Management Plans

Nonprofit credit counseling agencies can help you set up a debt management plan. These plans allow you to repay your debts over time with reduced interest rates and waived fees.

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Global Business Updates: Insolvencies, Credit Ratings, and Financial Restructuring News

A U S T R A L I A

AM LABOUR: First Creditors' Meeting Set for August 3 BROOKFIELD RIVERSIDE: ASIC Winds Up 5 Land Banking Companies HOTR AUSTRALIA: First Creditors' Meeting Set for August 6 MIGME LIMITED: Second Creditors' Meeting Set for August 3 ROSSAIR CHARTER: Second Creditors' Meeting Set for August 3

SHARMA HOLDINGS: First Creditors' Meeting Set for August 3 SIRENS BY THE BAY: First Creditors' Meeting Set for Aug. 6

H O N G K O N G

NOBLE GROUP: Expected to Post Q2 Net Loss of Up to US$140MM NOBLE GROUP: PT Alhasanie Files $20MM Lawsuit Against Subsidiary YIHUA ENTERPRISE: S&P Alters Outlook to Negative & Affirms B ICR

I N D I A

AAKASH DEVELOPERS: Ind-Ra Places BB LT Issuer Rating on RWN ADILABAD EXPRESSWAY: CARE Lowers Rating on INR268.88cr Loan to D BALAJI OIL: CRISIL Migrates B Rating in Not Cooperating Category BINANI CEMENT: CARE Migrates D Rating to Not Cooperating Category BNK ENERGY: CARE Assigns B+ Rating to INR2cr Long-Term Loan

CHEEKA RICE: CARE Downgrades Rating on INR8cr LT Loan to B COMMERCIAL CARRIERS: CARE Migrates D Rating to Not Cooperating DHROOV RESORTS: CARE Migrates D Rating to Not Cooperating ECO RICH: Insolvency Resolution Process Case Summary GRANNY'S SPICES: CARE Lowers Rating on INR6cr LT Loan to D

INCOM CABLES: Ind-Ra Maintains 'D' LT Rating in Non-Cooperating INDIAN ACRYLICS: Ind-Ra Withdraws 'D' Long Term Issuer Rating INNOTECH EDUCATIONAL: CARE Migrates D Rating to Not Cooperating KOHINOOR HATCHERIES: Ind-Ra Affirms BB+ LT Rating, Outlook Stable LAVANYA PUREFOOD: CARE Lowers Rating on INR13.32cr Loan to C

MAHALAXMI ROLLER: CARE Cuts Rating on INR5.84cr LT Loan to B MANGALDEEP RICE: CRISIL Maintains 'D' Rating in Not Cooperating METRO AGRI: CARE Lowers Rating on INR13.84cr LT Loan to D MEVADA OIL: CARE Lowers Rating on INR14.60cr LT Loan to D N.S.R. MILLS: CRISIL Maintains 'B' Rating in Not Cooperating

NATURAL AGRITECH: Ind-Ra Hikes Long Term Issuer Rating to 'B+' NAVEEN POULTRY: CRISIL Maintains D Rating in Not Cooperating NEW HORIZON: CARE Lowers Rating on INR6.40cr LT Loan to B NICE POULTRY: CRISIL Maintains B- Rating in Not Cooperating NIKKI STEELS: CARE Lowers Rating on INR12cr LT Loan to B-

ODYSSEY ADVANCED: Ind-Ra Moves BB- Rating to Non-Cooperating PERTH CERAMIC: CRISIL Maintains B+ Rating in Not Cooperating RAJ ARCADE: Ind-Ra Affirms 'BB' LT Issuer Rating, Outlook Stable RELISHAH EXPORT: Ind-Ra Affirms B+ Issuer Rating; Outlook Stable RICHU MAL: CARE Lowers Rating on INR5cr Long-term Loan to B

ROLTA INDIA: Bondholders Oppose Debt Restructuring Plan SARASWATI TRADING: CARE Reaffirms B+ Rating on INR4.5cr LT Loan SHREE DATT: Ind-Ra Lowers Long Term Issuer Rating to 'BB+' SHYAM CORPORATION: CRISIL Maintains B Rating in Not Cooperating STONE INDIA: Insolvency Resolution Process Case Summary

SUMERU DEVELOPERS: CRISIL Migrates B Rating in Not Cooperating SUNSTAR OVERSEAS: Insolvency Resolution Process Case Summary TATA MOTORS: S&P Cuts Issuer Credit Rating to BB; Outlook Stable U. K. PAPER: CRISIL Maintains 'B-' Rating in Not Cooperating VISHNU CARS: Ind-Ra Maintains B Issuer Rating in Non-Cooperating

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Bank of England currency printer De La Rue sold for £300m

Bank of England currency printer De La Rue sold for £300m #authenticationdivision #BankofEngland

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What people don't tell you about getting old is that occasionally you get possessed by the spirit of a banker

[meyharafkari]

Finding Value in Chaos: The Art of Distressed Debt Investing

In times of market uncertainty, many investors move toward safety. Yet, there’s a small group of professionals who actively seek out opportunities in volatility — turning risk into reward. This niche, known as distressed debt investing, plays a crucial role in capital markets and corporate recovery.

What is Distressed Debt Investing?

Distressed debt investing involves buying the bonds or loans of companies experiencing financial hardship — often trading well below face value. These troubled firms may be approaching bankruptcy, undergoing restructuring, or facing liquidity issues. For informed investors, this distressed pricing creates the potential for high returns if the company recovers or reorganizes successfully.

But this isn’t a strategy for the faint of heart. It demands a deep understanding of financial structures, legal proceedings like Chapter 11, and the unique complexities of special situations. The most successful distressed investors combine analytical rigor with creative problem-solving to structure deals that protect downside while maximizing upside.

Meet Mehyar Afkari: Expertise in Special Situations

One notable expert in this field is Mr. Mehyar Afkari, Vice President at Areté Capital Partners. With more than eight years of experience across distressed debt, high-yield credit, restructuring, and M&A, Mr. Afkari has advised debtors and creditors in both U.S. and European markets. His career includes roles at Verition, Carl Marks & Co., and FT Partners, where he specialized in complex financial turnarounds, cross-border M&A, and capital structure optimization.

In addition to advising on large-scale restructurings, Mr. Afkari has also served as a principal investor — evaluating and executing high-impact strategies in special situations and distressed credit. 👉 Connect with Mehyar Afkari on LinkedIn

The Road Ahead

As we enter a period marked by tighter credit and rising defaults, distressed investing is gaining new relevance. For professionals like Mr. Meyhar Afkari, these times are not roadblocks — they are inflection points. By uncovering value others overlook, they play a pivotal role in both restoring companies and generating meaningful returns.

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Unlocking Cash Flow and Flexibility: The Power of Refinancing with Speirs Finance

In today's economic climate landscape, managing cash flow is paramount.

Finding ways to alleviate financial strain while maintaining operational efficiency is key to long-term success. This is where refinancing, facilitated by the experienced team of financiers at Speirs Finance, comes into play.

Understanding Refinancing

Refinancing is the process of replacing an existing loan with a new loan that has different terms. At Speirs Finance this usually involves altering the terms of existing debt agreements to better suit the financial capabilities of the borrower. This could mean extending the repayment period that reflects an asset or equipment's useful economic life or even consolidating multiple debts into a single, more manageable payment. This can lead to lower monthly payments, or access to additional funds.

Release Cash Flow Pressure

One of the primary benefits of refinancing is the immediate relief it provides to cash flow constraints. At Speirs Finance we can assist with funding terms that make the most sense for your business. This newfound liquidity can then be reinvested into the core operations of the business, fueling growth and innovation.

Reflecting Asset Useful Economic Life

Speirs Finance understands that every business has unique needs and assets. That's why our financing options are tailored to reflect the useful economic life of your assets and equipment. Whether you're looking to upgrade machinery, expand your fleet, or invest in technology, we can structure financing solutions that align with the lifespan of your assets, ensuring optimal returns on investment.

Flexibility and Transparency

One of the hallmarks of Speirs Finance is our commitment to providing customers with flexibility and transparency throughout the financing process. We work closely with our clients to understand their specific financial goals and tailor solutions that meet their needs. Whether it's adjusting repayment schedules, offering variable interest rates, or providing early repayment options, we empower our clients to take control of their financial future.

Refinancing offers a powerful tool for businesses looking to alleviate cash flow pressure and unlock new opportunities for growth. With Speirs Finance by your side, you can navigate the complex world of financing with confidence, knowing that you have a trusted finance partner dedicated to your success. Contact us today to learn more about how we can help you achieve your financial goals.