Crash Course: How to Acquire and Resuscitate Distressed Assets

Trade wars. Real wars. Inflation. Rising interest rates.

Today’s economic turbulence is pushing a growing number of small and mid-sized companies into financial distress. For private equity professionals, this creates a powerful opening—not just to preserve value, but to create it. By acquiring troubled companies, stabilizing operations, and leading turnarounds, you can save jobs and deliver strong returns for your investors. Led by four seasoned experts—a top bankruptcy attorney, investment banker, operating partner, and special-situations deal sponsor—this course will equip you with the tools to navigate every stage of the process:

What You’ll Learn:

* Deal Structures Demystified: Understand the pros and cons of key transaction types—including Section 363 sales, ABCs, Article 9 sales, and creditor-driven receiverships.

* Sourcing Distressed Deals: Learn how to uncover high-potential opportunities, from proprietary networks to cutting-edge deal sourcing platforms.

* Due Diligence Under Pressure: Discover best practices for assessing distressed companies quickly and accurately, while preparing for immediate post-close stabilization.

* Operational Turnaround Tactics: Explore proven strategies to restore performance and position assets for a profitable exit.

Whether you're new to distressed investing or looking to sharpen your edge, this crash course will help you act with speed, confidence, and precision in one of the most dynamic corners of private equity.