U.S. Liability Management Transactions: Quarterly Update Through Q4 2025 and Primer
Ian Feng, J.D. - Senior Covenant Analyst, Covenant Review
14 January 2026
- How recent court battles could reshape future LMT strategies and creditor outcomes.
- Which defense mechanisms truly protect lenders and when cooperation agreements become risky propositions.
- What bankruptcy timing patterns reveal about LMT effectiveness and runway expectations ahead.
- How emerging transaction structures stack up against traditional uptiers and drop-down approaches.
- Where covenant quality stands now and which warning signals deserve immediate portfolio attention.
The Bottom Line ™️
This report examines liability management transactions reshaping corporate restructurings throughout the year. Furthermore, companies increasingly pursue creative alternatives when facing mounting debt obligations and pressures.
Distressed borrowers deployed various strategies to manage creditor relationships during challenging periods. Documentation reveals evolving approaches to out-of-court solutions and covenant flexibility opportunities.
Market participants witnessed significant developments in creditor cooperation and defensive positioning strategies. Meanwhile, sponsors and issuers tested new provisions to control restructuring processes more effectively.
Legal battles continued to influence how companies structure their debt management initiatives. Courts examined critical questions about contractual interpretations and enforcement across multiple jurisdictions.
Transaction structures evolved as parties responded to prior rulings and market feedback. Understanding these dynamics requires analyzing both successful implementations and contested restructuring attempts.
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