Distressed debt services

The sale of distressed debt presents both opportunities and challenges. But it is critical to understand the complexities of the market. At PwC, with our global experience, we do.

There are no shortcuts here. It is only through our approach, experience and relationships that we've learnt how to unlock the hidden value in distressed debt—with great success.

How PwC can help

The distressed debt group, assisted by our global network of local PwC offices, plays a key strategic role in assisting our clients in both selling and buying distressed debt worldwide.

• We build relationships between investors and sellers—and leverage them when it's needed.
• We provide contacts and facilitate important access to key players.
• We are uniquely positioned through our extensive relationships with the pool of global investors, to ensure any deal is marketed to the widest possible audience of buyers.

By working for both investors and sellers, we have the experience to manage sales from beginning to end.

• For sellers, we evaluate loans and other debt and advise which portfolios should be disposed of and which ones should be kept. We can also assist in the optimal packaging of the portfolios in readiness for sale.
• For investors, we review and evaluate loan and receivables portfolios. We advise you and offer guidance throughout the deal, including all the financial and regulatory implications.

When looking at taking an equity position in a financial institution, we can also project manage financial and banking due diligence teams, backed by our full suite of services (including tax, risk management, human resource management, etc.).