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Distressed Debt Investors Target Ftx Group’s Bankruptcy Proceedings for Potential Assets

EditorVenkatesh Jartarkar
Published 09/21/2023, 04:15 PM

Leading distressed debt investors are capitalizing on the ongoing bankruptcy proceedings of FTX Group, acquiring claims in the hope of uncovering more valuable assets. This strategic move has been employed by firms such as Silver Point Capital, Diameter Capital Partners, and Attestor Capital, who have collectively purchased over $250 million worth of FTX's debts since the start of the year.

One noteworthy transaction involved Hudson (NYSE:HUD) Bay Capital Management acquiring a $23 million claim from a fortune cookie distributor. Shortly after this acquisition, Hudson Bay sold approximately half of this claim to Diameter Capital Partners. The details of these transactions were gleaned from court documents, shedding light on the trading and movement of these distressed debts.

The protracted bankruptcy process has turned FTX Group's financial predicament into a potential opportunity for savvy investors. These firms are buying claims at reduced prices, betting on the possibility of additional valuable assets being revealed during the drawn-out proceedings. This information was gathered through a comprehensive review of court records.

It is important to note that this analysis does not include any specific sources or websites where the information was published. As such, it represents a snapshot of the current situation based on available data and does not include all potential transactions or investments related to FTX Group's bankruptcy proceedings.

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