Small start-up companies need to make an additional investment to achieve maximum value. But the owner of the company will not make these investments if it can review the outstanding claims of the debt. Solving this "debt overhang" problem through negotiations is the focus of the case. In this regard, students are exposed to various issues. The nature of financial claims, negotiations and talks basics, and agency costs of debt "Hide
by Marc Lipson, Kenneth C. Lichtendahl, Samuel E Bodily Source: Darden School of Business 3 pages. Publication Date: January 29, 2010. Prod. #: UV4278-PDF-ENG