What happens to senior people when deal goes south?

Lets say after a buyout, a company gets distressed. After restructuring, equity holders are basically wiped out. What happens to the senior people who originally sourced the deal? @APAE"

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Hey IsHackenbergBlind, I think you deserve a response...heck, everyone does. We're listening, sorry about the delay ...my best guess at places on WSO that could help:

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