First Brands' Bankruptcy Highlights Private Credit Risks and Lender Responses

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First Brands Group filed for bankruptcy with over $10 billion in liabilities, exposing the risks of private credit lending, as private lenders who provided last-minute funding face significant losses and limited options for recouping their investments amid the company's financial struggles and failed refinancing efforts.
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