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Recapitalization

Recapitalization refers to restructuring a property's capital stack, meaning the combination of debt and equity used to finance it. A recap might involve refinancing existing debt with a new loan on better terms, bringing in new equity partners to replace existing ones, or some combination of both, without necessarily changing the property's ownership or operations.

Sponsors pursue recapitalizations for several reasons: to return capital to early investors while retaining the asset, to fund additional capital improvements, to take advantage of improved market conditions or a lower interest rate environment, or to buy out a partner who wants liquidity. A recap can also happen under distress, when a property's existing capital structure is unsustainable and needs to be reworked to avoid default. For passive investors, a recapitalization event can mean an early partial or full return of capital ahead of a planned sale, which changes the investment's timeline and realized returns compared to the original projections.

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