CANYON CAPITAL ADVISORS LLC

Thesis

It specializes in value-oriented, credit-intensive strategies, employing a multi-strategy approach that includes distressed and special situations, fixed income, equities, securitized assets, convertible arbitrage, risk arbitrage, and special situation securities. The firm actively seeks market inefficiencies and undervalued assets through fundamental research and rigorous risk management. Their investment focus spans the corporate capital structure, primarily in U.S. and European companies, and extends to structured finance areas like mortgage securities/derivatives, aircraft lease securitizations, CDOs/CLOs, and distressed structured municipal bonds. Canyon often provides financing to entities lacking traditional capital market access. While not explicitly stage-focused, their emphasis on distressed and special situations suggests an inclination towards companies facing financial challenges or significant transitions, potentially including mature companies in distress or growth-stage companies with funding hurdles. The firm manages substantial assets, with AUM reported between $20 billion to $30 billion. As of December 31, 2025, regulatory AUM was approximately $11.9 billion. Information on typical check size per investment is not detailed.

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