We provide solutions for businesses troubled by inappropriate capital structures and/or challenging economic or industry conditions. Our advice has helped provide such businesses with more stable capital structures and ultimately more financial flexibility.

The strength of our teams – along with their broad knowledge of global markets and ability to craft specialized solutions – has enabled us to earn the confidence of clients worldwide. Our senior managing directors bring decades of experience to every engagement. As part of Blackstone, we also benefit from the firm’s vast knowledge, diverse business expertise, global relationships and investor mentality.

We provide a wide range of advisory services across many industries and geographies:

• Debtor Advisory
• Creditor Advisory
• Out-of-Court Solutions
• Distressed Mergers & Acquisitions
• Expert Witness Testimony

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AbitibiBowater, U.S.

AbitibiBowater is the world’s largest newsprint manufacturer. When its business came under pressure due to a high level of debt, combined with the financial crisis and a sharp decline in print publishing, the company turned to Blackstone for advice. We helped AbitibiBowater develop and execute a restructuring plan that reduced its debt, while ensuring the company’s ability to fund pension obligations. We also helped management refine its strategic plans – streamlining assets, balancing the product portfolio and pursuing cost efficiencies – to create a more stable business platform for the future.