German firm debts lose safe haven status
The German "Sholdschein" market, a traditional financing tool used by medium-sized companies, is facing a decline in reputation due to increasing cases of defaults and restructuring. Debts amounting to approximately $5.8 billion have been linked to this instrument over the past three years, raising concerns among lenders and prompting some to withdraw from the market. The challenges stem from the fact that the nature of these instruments requires the approval of all creditors for any modifications, complicating restructuring processes and increasing the risk of default—especially amid rising energy costs, declining economic activity, and shifts in investor sentiment toward increased sales linked to distressed companies.
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