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U.S. Oil & Gas Companies Were Hanging On By A Thread, Is It Too Late For Restructuring?

US O&G Independents were already sitting on huge debt levels before the impacts of COVID-19 and the Oil Price War hit. They now face a dire road ahead. Amidst weakened commodity prices and huge debt costs, companies are struggling to survive as they are being forced to cut costs and preserve cash. As traditional sources of capital pull back, companies must seek restructuring advice in order to weather the storm.
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