Out-of-court creditor deals set to impact K-shaped debt market

4 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · Apr 25

The number of out-of-court restructuring deals in the US is expected to rise, affecting both strong and weak companies.
Stronger firms continue to access capital and expand, while weaker companies struggle with mounting debt and reduced demand.
This trend reflects the broader K-shaped economic divide, where disparities between financially healthy and distressed firms are widening across the market.

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