#financial restructuring

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In times of market uncertainty, many investors move toward safety. Yet, there’s a small group of professionals who actively seek out opportunities in volatility — turning risk into reward. This niche, known as distressed debt investing, plays a crucial role in capital markets and corporate recovery.

What is Distressed Debt Investing?

Distressed debt investing involves buying the bonds or loans of companies experiencing financial hardship — often trading well below face value. These troubled firms may be approaching bankruptcy, undergoing restructuring, or facing liquidity issues. For informed investors, this distressed pricing creates the potential for high returns if the company recovers or reorganizes successfully.

But this isn’t a strategy for the faint of heart. It demands a deep understanding of financial structures, legal proceedings like Chapter 11, and the unique complexities of special situations. The most successful distressed investors combine analytical rigor with creative problem-solving to structure deals that protect downside while maximizing upside.

Meet Mehyar Afkari: Expertise in Special Situations

One notable expert in this field is Mr. Mehyar Afkari, Vice President at Areté Capital Partners. With more than eight years of experience across distressed debt, high-yield credit, restructuring, and M&A, Mr. Afkari has advised debtors and creditors in both U.S. and European markets. His career includes roles at Verition, Carl Marks & Co., and FT Partners, where he specialized in complex financial turnarounds, cross-border M&A, and capital structure optimization.

In addition to advising on large-scale restructurings, Mr. Afkari has also served as a principal investor — evaluating and executing high-impact strategies in special situations and distressed credit. 👉 Connect with Mehyar Afkari on LinkedIn

The Road Ahead

A U S T R A L I A

AM LABOUR: First Creditors' Meeting Set for August 3 BROOKFIELD RIVERSIDE: ASIC Winds Up 5 Land Banking Companies HOTR AUSTRALIA: First Creditors' Meeting Set for August 6 MIGME LIMITED: Second Creditors' Meeting Set for August 3 ROSSAIR CHARTER: Second Creditors' Meeting Set for August 3

SHARMA HOLDINGS: First Creditors' Meeting Set for August 3 SIRENS BY THE BAY: First Creditors' Meeting Set for Aug. 6

H O N G K O N G

NOBLE GROUP: Expected to Post Q2 Net Loss of Up to US$140MM NOBLE GROUP: PT Alhasanie Files $20MM Lawsuit Against Subsidiary YIHUA ENTERPRISE: S&P Alters Outlook to Negative & Affirms B ICR

I N D I A

AAKASH DEVELOPERS: Ind-Ra Places BB LT Issuer Rating on RWN ADILABAD EXPRESSWAY: CARE Lowers Rating on INR268.88cr Loan to D BALAJI OIL: CRISIL Migrates B Rating in Not Cooperating Category BINANI CEMENT: CARE Migrates D Rating to Not Cooperating Category BNK ENERGY: CARE Assigns B+ Rating to INR2cr Long-Term Loan

CHEEKA RICE: CARE Downgrades Rating on INR8cr LT Loan to B COMMERCIAL CARRIERS: CARE Migrates D Rating to Not Cooperating DHROOV RESORTS: CARE Migrates D Rating to Not Cooperating ECO RICH: Insolvency Resolution Process Case Summary GRANNY'S SPICES: CARE Lowers Rating on INR6cr LT Loan to D

INCOM CABLES: Ind-Ra Maintains 'D' LT Rating in Non-Cooperating INDIAN ACRYLICS: Ind-Ra Withdraws 'D' Long Term Issuer Rating INNOTECH EDUCATIONAL: CARE Migrates D Rating to Not Cooperating KOHINOOR HATCHERIES: Ind-Ra Affirms BB+ LT Rating, Outlook Stable LAVANYA PUREFOOD: CARE Lowers Rating on INR13.32cr Loan to C

MAHALAXMI ROLLER: CARE Cuts Rating on INR5.84cr LT Loan to B MANGALDEEP RICE: CRISIL Maintains 'D' Rating in Not Cooperating METRO AGRI: CARE Lowers Rating on INR13.84cr LT Loan to D MEVADA OIL: CARE Lowers Rating on INR14.60cr LT Loan to D N.S.R. MILLS: CRISIL Maintains 'B' Rating in Not Cooperating

NATURAL AGRITECH: Ind-Ra Hikes Long Term Issuer Rating to 'B+' NAVEEN POULTRY: CRISIL Maintains D Rating in Not Cooperating NEW HORIZON: CARE Lowers Rating on INR6.40cr LT Loan to B NICE POULTRY: CRISIL Maintains B- Rating in Not Cooperating NIKKI STEELS: CARE Lowers Rating on INR12cr LT Loan to B-

ODYSSEY ADVANCED: Ind-Ra Moves BB- Rating to Non-Cooperating PERTH CERAMIC: CRISIL Maintains B+ Rating in Not Cooperating RAJ ARCADE: Ind-Ra Affirms 'BB' LT Issuer Rating, Outlook Stable RELISHAH EXPORT: Ind-Ra Affirms B+ Issuer Rating; Outlook Stable RICHU MAL: CARE Lowers Rating on INR5cr Long-term Loan to B

ROLTA INDIA: Bondholders Oppose Debt Restructuring Plan SARASWATI TRADING: CARE Reaffirms B+ Rating on INR4.5cr LT Loan SHREE DATT: Ind-Ra Lowers Long Term Issuer Rating to 'BB+' SHYAM CORPORATION: CRISIL Maintains B Rating in Not Cooperating STONE INDIA: Insolvency Resolution Process Case Summary

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