Alternative Investments

Distressed Investing

Definition

What is Distressed Investing?

Investing in troubled companies or claims with the aim of profiting from recovery, restructuringA significant change to a company's debt, operations, ownership, or organisation intended to improve viability., or asset value.

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How This Looks in Practice

The investorA person or organisation that commits capital with the expectation of a financial return. buys debt at 30 kobo per naira of face valueThe principal amount stated on a bond and usually repaid at maturity..

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