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Special Situations Opportunity Recognition

Look for situations where different parties want different outcomes, creating opportunities to restructure deals so everyone wins

Decision Rule

When you can identify misaligned incentives between parties who could all benefit from a restructure, there's likely a special situation opportunity

How It Works

Market inefficiencies exist when parties have different goals, timeframes, or risk tolerances - smart restructuring can unlock value for everyone

Failure Modes

Assuming all parties will be rational

Underestimating complexity of restructuring

Missing hidden stakeholder interests

Example Decision

Buy VC-backed company where founder wants control and VCs want liquidity - restructure cap table so founder gets equity and VCs get exit