Alternative Investments
Special Situations
Definition
What is Special Situations?
Investments driven by unusual corporate, legal, or financial events.
Example in practice
How This Looks in Practice
A fund invests in a company undergoing a complex restructuringA significant change to a company's debt, operations, ownership, or organisation intended to improve viability..
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Alternative Investments
Royalty Company
A company that finances producers in exchange for a percentage of revenue or output.
Alternative InvestmentsStreaming Agreement
A financing arrangement granting the investor the right to buy part of future production at a predetermined price.
Alternative InvestmentsPrivate Credit
Non-bank lending to privately held companies or assets.
Structured ProductsStructured Product
An investment combining debt and derivatives to create a defined payoff.