NB Distressed Debt Investment Fund Inc. (NBDG)

Overview

NB Distressed Debt Investment Fund Limited is a closed-ended fixed income mutual fund initiated and managed by Neuberger Berman Europe Limited, with Neuberger Berman Investment Advisers, LLC co-managing. The fund emerged on April 20, 2010, establishing its domicile in Guernsey. It extends its investment reach across the global fixed income markets, focusing on securities of companies from diversified sectors. With a keen interest in distressed and special situation credit-related investments, NB Distressed Debt Investment Fund Limited targets companies facing financial stress or undergoing significant corporate events. The fund evaluates its performance against the HFRI Distressed/Restructuring Index, ensuring a comprehensive assessment of its investment strategy and market position.

Products and Services

• Distressed and Special Situation Credit-Related Investments:

  This involves investing in securities of companies under financial distress or involved in significant corporate events. By targeting investments in senior and senior secured debt, the fund ensures both collateral and structural protection for its investments. These include companies with stressed balance sheets, low implied enterprise values, liquidity crises, proposed mergers, divestitures, or other similar events. Through these investments, the fund aims to capitalize on the turnaround potential of these distressed entities, potentially yielding high returns.

• Global Fixed Income Market Exposure:

  The fund's investment strategy extends across the global fixed income markets, allowing it to diversify its portfolio across various sectors. This global reach not only mitigates the risks associated with investing in distressed companies but also provides the fund with a broader spectrum of investment opportunities. Through this approach, the fund seeks to optimize returns while managing the associated risks of its distressed and special situation investment focus.

• Benchmarking Against HFRI Distressed/Restructuring Index:

  In assessing its performance, NB Distressed Debt Investment Fund Limited employs the HFRI Distressed/Restructuring Index as its benchmark. This benchmarking strategy is critical for evaluating the fund's investment efficiency and market stance in relation to its peers within the distressed debt sector. It provides investors with a clear indicator of the fund's performance, particularly in navigating the complex dynamics and inherent risks of distressed and special situation investments.