Not unsurprisingly, the difficulties in the marketplace are becoming more evident as the number of waivers of covenants increases in the public sphere. However, we understand that it is on the private, or dark side if you will, where the heavy lifting, at least in terms of restructuring, is taking place. The appropriate analogy might be the bare-knuckle storm below the calm sea of the public genteel discussions. Nevertheless, these exercises may be nothing more than band-aids should the market not improve. We certainly understand the cautious approach taken with respect to the public companies given the ramifications. The question remains as to what impact the private discussions might have on the public. We watch and wait as the parties stake out their positions.
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