The Distressed Investing Playbook

— by Joseph Sarachek

Want to break into distressed investing but aren’t sure how? The Distressed Investing Playbook by Joseph E. Sarachek, one of America's leading authorities on distressed debt and intangible asset trading, offers a definitive guide to succeeding in this highly volatile and highly lucrative area of investing. With the right strategy, proper timing, and a willingness to bet big when opportunity knocks, savvy distressed investors can transform even the most hopeless-seeming scenario into a remarkable financial opportunity, earning two, three, or sometimes even one hundred times their invested capital. Inspired by Sarachek’s popular course on bankruptcy investing at New York University's Leonard N. Stern School of Business, The Distressed Investing Playbook blends foundational investing concepts with dozens of vivid, real-world examples drawn from his decades of experience. The result is a comprehensive, practical playbook that can teach anyone—from curious amateurs to seasoned investment professionals—how to navigate the complexities of corporate bankruptcy, trade claims, distressed equity, cryptocurrency insolvencies, real estate foreclosure sales, and other common distressed investing opportunities.

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Praise for The Distressed Investing Playbook

"Joe Sarachek distills decades of practical knowledge into a clear and compelling introduction to distressed investing." - Marc Lasry and SoniaGardner, Co-Founders, Avenue Capital Group

"A masterclass in seeing opportunity where others see only financial chaos. More than just an investment guide, this is the essential manual to one of finance's most rewarding domains." - Karim Guirguis, COO, American Bankruptcy Institute

"Through real-world case stories and practical insights, Sarachek offers an accessible and inspiring guide for the next generation of professionals. Bravo!" - Scott Y. Stuart, Esq.,Chief Executive Officer, Turnaround Management Association

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Contents

Unlock the secrets of Distressed Investing

Gain insider knowledge on identifying undervalued assets and maximizing returns, and learn proven strategies for navigating the complex world of bankruptcies and restructurings.

Get exclusive insights from industry leader Joseph E. Sarachek, drawn from decades of experience as a corporate bankruptcy and restructuring attorney.

Print length

354 pages

Language

English

Publisher

MartinHouse

File size

1704 KB

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The stories were well written and interesting. I found myself drawn into the world of these characters. I am excited about the next installment!

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This was a new writer for me and a new story line which I will definitely be reading again. I liked how the plot focused more around the characters than the action scenes.

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I guessed the villain from quite early on, and it did not at all impair my fun. I'm definitely looking forward to the next book by this author!

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This is the second story of the book, my husband suggested I order another copy. He is very impressed with how much he likes it.

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Meet the author

Joseph Sarachek

— Renowned Industry Expert & Professor

Joseph E. Sarachek is the Managing Partner of the Sarachek Law Firm. Joe is one of the foremost authorities in the trading of privately held distressed debt and intangible assets. He is an Adjunct Professor and teaches the popular class, “Turnarounds and Distressed Investments” at The Leonard Stern School of Business at New York University. Based on his lessons, he wrote “The Distressed Investors Playbook” which is due to be published in January 2025. He has lectured extensively at Harvard Business School, Harvard Law School, Cornell University, the American Bankruptcy Institute, and the Turnaround Management Association. Prior to forming SLF, Joe worked at a several investment firms focused on bankruptcies and turnarounds. He has also served as a bankruptcy trustee and a board member at several public and private corporations. Mr. Sarachek also has “big firm” experience as was a partner at McDermott Will & Emery. Joe has a J.D. from New York Law School and a B.S. from Cornell University. Joe has been involved in hundreds of bankruptcy cases throughout his career and uniquely situated to recover assets for his clients.

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