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What's the difference between HoldCo debt and OpCo debt? Why does this matter for recovery?

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HoldCo debt sits at the parent holding company level, which owns the equity of the operating subsidiaries. OpCo debt sits at the subsidiary level and has a direct claim on operating assets.

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