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Overview

UVA CRX hosts a two-round distressed credit pitch competition featuring a memo-based preliminary round and an in-person final presentation to industry judges.

Structure

The competition will consist of two rounds: a preliminary memo and a final-round presentation. After completing the interest form, participating teams must submit a three-page memo outlining their credit and investment thesis. Five finalists will then be chosen to continue diligencing their credit and ultimately present to a panel of judges on April 17. Finalists must submit materials one week before the presentation. Prizes will be distributed to the top three finalists, as determined by the judges.

Team Requirements

  • Teams must contain four undergraduate students

  • Students of all grade levels are welcome to participate

  • Transportation and lodging for finalist will not be arranged by CRX

Judges (Tentative)

  • Steve Tesoriere — PM, Oaktree Value Opportunities

  • Jamie Baird — Partner, PJT Restructuring and Special Situations

  • Lauren Bilzin — Partner, Paul Weiss Restructuring, Hybrid Capital & Special Situations

  • Kevin Mahony — Senior MD, Centerbridge

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