SVB said on Monday it was considering strategic alternatives for its assets but did not disclose bankruptcy as one of the potential options. SVB has not made any final decisions on the path it will take and is still attempting to find buyers for assets without filing for bankruptcy, the people said.A bankruptcy filing is only one option SVB is considering. The financial firm is also exploring other restructuring and recapitalization alternatives built around its investment bank and venture capital business, one of the people said. SVB's investment bank and venture capital business are separate divisions of the company from Silicon Valley Bank, which California regulators closed last week after a run by depositors. Reuters reported on Wednesday that the FDIC hired Piper Sandler Companies (PIPR.N) as adviser to sell Silicon Valley Bank.

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