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Distressed Assets

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real-estate1 year ago

"China's Real Estate Crisis Sends Global Economy into Turmoil"

Chinese investors and creditors are selling off real estate assets globally to raise cash amid a deepening property crisis at home, potentially revealing the true extent of the industry's troubles. The worldwide slump triggered by borrowing-cost hikes has wiped off over $1 trillion in office property values, with concerns about large, unrealized losses impacting banks and asset owners. As a new wave of overseas assets acquired during a decade-long Chinese expansion spree hits the market, the industry braces for improved transparency and price discovery, while also facing the wider impact of such disposals on the commercial real estate market.

business2 years ago

John Malone's Warning: Big Tech's Impact on Sports and the Streaming Landscape

Warner Bros. Discovery, led by CEO David Zaslav and board member John Malone, is looking to acquire distressed media assets suffering from diminished valuations. With media company valuations plummeting due to streaming video losses and declining TV subscriptions, Warner Bros. Discovery aims to position itself as an acquirer by paying down debt and increasing cash flow. Malone suggests that companies flirting with bankruptcy could be potential targets, as regulators may be more forgiving of mergers involving struggling businesses. While specific targets were not named, Paramount Global is mentioned as a company with shaky prospects. Warner Bros. Discovery's focus on acquisitions comes as it pays down debt and generates free cash flow, while also acknowledging challenges in the TV ad market and linear TV subscription revenue.

real-estate2 years ago

Navigating the Delinquent Office Space Market: Insights from NYC Developers and Property Barons.

The distressed asset specialists are preparing for a wave of negotiations as cities nationwide will likely see a wave of distressed office assets hit the market later this year. The drama of a distressed property tends to have three main players: the bank, the borrower, and a receiver. The receiver role can be akin to that of Mr. Wolf, the fixer from the film Pulp Fiction. The rush to create funds focused on distressed office assets may complicate the sales process of this real estate.