Hedge Funds in Ukraine Are Drawing a Line In State Rail Bond Restructuring
Welcome to The Brink. I'm Edward Clark, a reporter in London, where I looked at a brewing standoff between Ukraine's government and hedge funds holding bonds in the state rail operator. We also have news on LifeScan, which is getting close to handing control to second-lien creditors, and a look at a shift in strategy for special situation funds. Follow this link to subscribe. Send us feedback and tips at debtnews@bloomberg.net.
Hedge funds that hold bonds in Ukrainian Railways are drawing a line in debt talks that would mark a second restructuring since Russia's invasion.
Credit investors have given the green light to Ukraine's $20 billion debt revamp — and those of government-owned companies like Naftogaz and road operator Ukravtodor — since the February 2022 invasion. Privately-owned firms like DTEK Renewables have also been able to get extensions.
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