9.00 am
Registration Log-In Opens
9.10 – 10.00 am
Industry Brief (50 mins)
Big Picture: Restructuring Cycle
During the on-set of Covid in 2020, many predictions were made that pandemics pressure would lead a boom in corporate bankruptcy filings and restructurings across several industries. Instead, it was a bust as bankruptcy filings in the United States plunged in 2021.
Prominent professionals will share their observations and predictions for the industry given the current challenges – from rising interest rates and inflationary pressures on business.
10.15 – 11.00 am
Sector Brief (45 mins)
Real Estate: What’s Next
According to Bankruptcy data and research firm Reorg, real estate sector dominated Chapter 11 filings in 2021.
Commercial real estate – from retail to hospitality have weathered the storm. Yet, there lingering pockets of crisis continues. Experts offer their insights on areas of crisis, effect of rising interest rates, and prospects for buying distressed assets.
11.15 – 12.00 pm
Sector Brief (45 mins)
Healthcare: Healing the System
Healthcare sector continues to be among top three sectors per Chapter 11 filings last year according to research firm Reorg.
The pandemic provided record levels of government support via Relief Funds, Medicare Advanced Payments, PPP loans, etc., leading to substantial liquidity. Experts explore next-steps for the healthcare system – the underlying challenges and financing.
12.00 – 1.20 pm
Lunch Break
1.30 – 2.15 pm
Sector Brief (45 mins)
Consumer Retail: Road to Recovery
Consumer related Chapter 11 filings ranked second in 2021 according to Reorg. While the pandemic accelerated the challenges faced in the consumer retail industry – from stores, malls, fitness, theatres to dining, how will inflation impact the industry in near future?
Leading experts share their views on price-pressures facing business, restructure options and brand engagement.
2.30 – 3.20 pm
Judicial Brief (45 mins)
Chapter 11: Notable Rulings
Leading experts share outcome of recent judgements – including third-party releases (Purdue Pharma), the “solvent debtor exception” (Hertz), along with evolution of the “Mass-Tort” complex bankruptcies.
3.30 pm
Day 1 Meeting Adjourns
9.00 am
Registration Log-In Opens
9.10 – 10.00 am
Investors Brief (50 mins)
Distressed Investing: Winning Strategies
Different investors, different strategies – from in-court asset buy, loan to takeovers or buyout of underperforming assets. Experts share ideas on how best to execute specific investing strategy and what to expect as economic conditions change over the coming months.
10.15 – 11.00 am
Industry Brief (45 mins)
Cross-Border: What’s New from Around the World
Leading experts share news-worthy and key developments on multi-jurisdiction restructurings.
11.15 – 12.00 pm
Deals Brief (45 mins)
M&A: Deals and Steals
Experienced dealmakers share what buyers should know about acquiring assets under Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings – from valuations, liability management and financing.
12.00 – 2.20 pm
Lunch Break
2.20 pm
Registration Log-In Opens
2.30 pm
TURNAROUND ATLAS AWARDS, 14th Annual
Networking Virtual Ceremony
Transaction Awards of the Year, deal team advisors must participate.
Leaders & Dealmakers of the Year, recipients must personally participate.
Outstanding Global Firms of the Year, firm representatives must participate.
World’s most prestigious, the independently governed awards to honor the best value-creating transactions, outstanding firms, professionals, and leaders from the restructuring, investing, and turnaround communities.
