Special Assets identifies and quickly seizes the right opportunities, closing the transactions quickly, then expertly managing the asset through turnaround and other special situations.

Republic formed its Special Assets group in 1997. Since the group’s inception, it has completed more than 200 transactions with a face value in excess of $1.7 billion.

Republic purchases debt, both on a one-off and a pool basis, from a range of sellers. Republic also seeks unique investment opportunities including asset purchases, acquiring company debt, converting debt to equity, recapitalization and assisting companies with restructuring through bankruptcy. Republic takes a long-term view of an investment and adds value by a combination of dedicated personnel, support services, and financial resources. As a stakeholder, Republic works directly with sellers and partners to create value.

Republic’s Special Assets group focuses on the acquisition of distressed loans and middle-market operating companies. Our investment approach is straightforward: Once Republic decides to pursue a transaction, we commit the expertise and resources necessary to ensure a timely closing. Backed by dedicated capital, the group seeks investment opportunities that include some of the following:

Non-performing loans and loan pools
Companies with operational issues / competing in out-of-favor industries
Companies lacking adequate capital / possessing over-leveraged balance sheets
Companies in or near bankruptcy
Lease portfolios / secured and unsecured collateral

The team works with financial institutions, advisors, attorneys, trustees, institutional lenders and government agencies. Republic’s dedicated capital and unique blend of professionals make it possible to quickly identify and evaluate a wide variety of assets and expedite closings.