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Succession event
In credit derivatives documentation, an event such as a merger or spin-off that leads to one entity succeeding to the debt obligations of another entity. Confusion over the documentation of successor and succession event can cause great uncertainly over the value of credit default swap protection on companies involved in acquisitions, buy-outs and corporate restructurings.
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