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0202007 Informal Interpretation
us-ftc-hsr-informal-interpretations-79ff4ec33538c16d8ade9fc50387f11c0202007 Informal InterpretationGuidance
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802.63
Response/Comments
Advised that this is not exempt under 802.63. Section 802.63 requires that the debt workout be in the context of a bona fide credit transaction. The SBP defines such a transaction as one in which the primary motivation is extending credit to the debtor (43 FR 33501). This does not appear to be consistent with a vulture fund which acquires debt with no genuine expectation of repayment.
Question
From: [redacted]
To: mverne@ftc.gov
Date: 2/21/02
Subject: HSR advice - 802.63
Hi Mike - Hope you are well. I am hoping for confirmation that the following transaction is exempt under 802.63
Company A is a vulture fund. It acquired 2/3 of the bonds of Company B, pre bankruptcy. Pursuant to a term sheet and a contemplated plan of reorganization, A has agreed to convert its bonds to equity and provide DIP financing during the bankruptcy period (which would later convert into equity). At the end of the reorganization process, A will own a majority of B. Please assume that the size of parties and size of transaction tests are met.
Thank you.
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