Distressed And Private-Equity Investing
EDS Distressed Private Equity refers to the practice of investing in companies or assets that are in financial distress, such as those in bankruptcy or receivership. Private equity firms typically buy distressed assets at a discounted price, with the goal of turning them around and realizing a profit through restructuring, operational improvements, or the sale of the assets.
We focus on the following types of investments:
EDS leverages its proprietary global investment recovery, asset recovery, and distressed assets services platform to allow client institutional and well-qualified private investors to participate alongside us as equals in such Distressed Private-Equity investment opportunities.
Running a company is a complex process that requires expert planning, advice, and execution. In committing its own funds, EDS’s Private Equity Group does not act as a broker but rather as a value-added partner—one who, together with its affiliates, can bring the funds and expertise needed to realize almost any given type of project.
Our seasoned Private Equity Group professionals provide our portfolio companies and advisory clients with a broad range of value-creating, monetizing advice and services. This includes growing the company through strategic alliances and joint ventures from within our family of portfolio companies.
We do not limit our investments and advisory services to any particular industry or sector. We are particularly attracted to and skilled at investing in and advising Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences, Leading-Edge Defense Technologies, and U.S. Government Contractors requiring TS Clearance, Women-Owned Businesses, and Distressed Assets, real and moveable.
Distressed assets private equity refers to the practice of investing in companies or assets that are in financial distress, such as those undergoing bankruptcy or receivership proceedings. Private equity firms typically buy distressed assets at a discounted price, with the goal of turning them around and realizing a profit through restructuring, operational improvements, or the sale of the assets.
Distressed assets private equity firms typically focus on the following types of investments:
Private equity firms specializing in distressed assets typically have a team of professionals with experience in distressed investing, including investment bankers, turnaround specialists, and operational experts. They may also work with other professionals, such as lawyers and accountants, to navigate the legal and financial complexities of distressed investing.
Investments in distressed assets are typically high-risk, high-return opportunities, and private equity firms generally target a return on investment of 20% or more.
EDS leverages its proprietary global investment/asset recovery and distressed assets services platform to acquire and/or control non-essential and overlapping capital assets through corporate consolidations and restructuring transactions, special assets and special situations from operationally challenged and financially distressed companies, and non-performing loan portfolios from secured creditors, and we invite institutional and well-qualified private investors to participate alongside us as equals in such Distressed Asset Private-Equity Investing opportunities.
Running and growing a company is a complex process requiring expert planning, advice, and execution. By committing its own funds, EDS does not act as a broker but rather as a value-added partner—one who, together with its affiliates, can bring to the table the necessary funds and expertise to realize almost any given type of project. Our seasoned professionals provide our portfolio companies and advisory clients with a broad range of value-creating, monetizing advice and services. This includes growing the company through strategic alliances and joint ventures from within our family of portfolio companies.
EDS enables clients to leverage our expertise in billions of dollars in transactional and strategic advice, as well as value-creation services, across mergers and acquisitions, financing, and risk-management transactions. As a boutique investment bank, EDS is not engaged in securities underwriting, trading, or certain other activities conducted by traditional investment banks. However, we offer a comprehensive range of research and advisory services to public and private companies.
EDS’s unparalleled level of expertise is recognized and appreciated in boardrooms and courtrooms throughout the world. How may we be of service to you?
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