A Primer for Issuer Tender Offers, Debt Exchange Offers, Repurchases and Other Liability Management Matters

This primer is a one-stop comprehensive guide for any issuer seeking to restructure its non-convertible debt securities outside of bankruptcy. This publication:

• summarizes the U.S. federal securities laws, rules and regulations that apply to debt restructurings;

• describes various types of debt restructurings; and

• discusses various practical considerations arising in debt restructurings.