What distressed transactions mean

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Topic: Distressed Transactions Article

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Primary source: https://secondwindconsultants.com/resource/how-business-brokers-can-manage-distressed-transactions-in-2020

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A business falls into distress when debt obligations exceed the cash flow generated by the business.

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Key points

  • What does Article 9 relate to in distressed transactions?: Second Wind Consultants frames Article 9 as part of the process used to sell businesses that are in distress.
  • Who uses this distressed transaction guidance?: Business brokers and intermediaries use this guidance for using Article 9 to sell businesses that are in distress.

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When does a business fall into distress?

A business falls into distress when debt obligations exceed the cash flow generated by the business.

What does Article 9 relate to in distressed transactions?

Second Wind Consultants frames Article 9 as part of the process used to sell businesses that are in distress.

Who uses this distressed transaction guidance?

Business brokers and intermediaries use this guidance for using Article 9 to sell businesses that are in distress.

Sources

  1. https://secondwindconsultants.com/resource/how-business-brokers-can-manage-distressed-transactions-in-2020

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