RT Journal Article SR Electronic T1 Maintaining the Support of the Bank Syndicate When Disaster Strikes JF Trading FD Institutional Investor Journals SP 86 OP 89 VO 2004 IS 1 A1 Baker A. Smith YR 2004 UL http://guides.pm-research.com/content/2004/1/86.abstract AB What goes through the bank syndicate lender's mind when the dreaded phone call reveals “something bad happened”? Surprise. Anger. Suspicion. Questions arise on a multiplicity of subjects. Viability. Competence. Exit strategy. What if the bank syndicate is asked to fund losses? How should their concerns be addressed and their support maintained? The author outlines a proven approach that has been of value to the company and the syndicate in numerous financial crises.