Some examples.
Pneumatics component manufacturer
Supported through a process of
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Lender reassurance from financial review and modelling
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working capital reduction to stabilise and generate cashflow
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shareholder restructuring to empower management
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geographic expansion in production and sales
to doubled revenues and much enhanced profits
Defence engineering
Introduced as and with a potential investor / purchaser
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supportive GRG managers receptive to turnaround plan once introduced to team
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focused stock and debtor reduction eased cashflow
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operational efficiencies prioritised and capex reduced
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capital introduced by sale and leaseback of property
such that succession now being planned rather than an enforced disposal
Provincial law firm
Introduced by concerned lender, helped manage departure of partner, much later turned to by owners when cashflow impossible
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reviewed potential, illustrated with forecasts
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liaised with bankers and Legal Aid Authority
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created rescue plan via Voluntary Arrangement
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negotiated early settlement, hence completed restructuring
now working with partners towards incorporation and further expansion
Injection moulder
Instructed by concerned owner after problem subsidiary threatened whole business. Plan devised and
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Subsidiary's assets sold in receivership
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remainder restructured in CVA, successfully concluded after 18 months
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acquired with private equity backing 5 years later returning significant value to owner
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subsequent trade sale to facilitate further development