The definitive work on the role of the investment banker in a troubled company situation.

Providing theoretical and practical insight, this book presents a conceptual, but not overly technical, outline of the financial and bankruptcy law context in which restructurings take place. The author uses numerous real- world examples to demonstrate concepts and critical issues. Readers will understand the chess-like, multi- move strategies necessary to achieve financially advantageous results.

This updated and revised book on the restructuring of troubled companies provides an insider viewpoint on the methods and complexities of this fascinating area of investment banking. The book demystifies what investment bankers really do and conveys difficult concepts in easily understandable terms.

A sophisticated "how to" for owners of troubled companies who want to salvage as much of their equity as possible in the face of daunting foes.

A comprehensive look at the enormous growth and evolution of distressed debt, corporate bankruptcy, and credit risk default This Third Edition of the most authoritative finance book on the topic updates and expands its discussion of corporate distress and bankruptcy, as well as the related markets dealing with high-yield and distressed debt, and offers state-of-the-art analysis and research on the costs of bankruptcy, credit default prediction, the post-emergence period performance of bankrupt firms, and more.