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ABC of $50MM International Textile Recycler

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The Situation

A $50MM international textile recycling company, with operations in the US and Central America, had become illiquid due to substantial increases in freight costs and a poor product mix from a new key supplier. It was out of compliance with certain loan covenants and lacked cash on hand to pay creditor obligations.

How We Advised

As Assignee in the Assignment for the Benefit of Creditors (“ABC”) of the private-equity backed, 50-year old company, our experts delivered a favorable outcome for the lender, recovering over $2 million, by:

  • Engaging critical personnel and former management to assist with vendor negotiations and stringent expense management
  • Vigilant A/R management to generate strong collections and cash flow for the ABC estate
  • Identifying and pursuing miscellaneous assets for recovery
  • Negotiating payment plans to release critical assets of the estate for future sale and recovery

 

Obstacles Encountered & Our Solutions

  • We identified significant accounts receivable on the company’s books without a collections plan.
    • Our experts established contact with critical customers, diligently monitored collections, and preserved the company’s prior banking outlets to ensure successful payment on outstanding receivables.
  • After the sale of the company’s operating facilities, amongst other drastic operational changes, the company lacked a realistic budget and projected recovery for its lender.
    • Our experts worked with management and former employees to refine an aggressive operating budget, establishing incentives for key personnel to produce a favorable result for the lender.
    • We held frequent meetings with the senior secured lender to modify budgets as needed, exceeding initial expectations.
    • Our experts managed accounting and treasury functions to ensure adequate cash controls and visibility to financial outcomes.

Key Contacts

Jake Diiorio
Managing Director
Strategic Advisory Practice
+1 213 235 0609
[email protected]

 

Cooper Plyler, CPA
Director
Strategic Advisory Practice
+1 213 235 0610
[email protected]

Related Practice Areas

> Assignment for the Benefit of Creditors (ABC)
As Assignees, our financial and operational experts leverage extensive restructuring experience to liquidate assets and quickly maximize proceeds for creditors while mitigating liability and preserving jobs. Our team serves as the distressed business’s de facto CEO and CFO, taking control of operations; managing creditors, employees, and litigation; preparing for and executing the sale of business assets; and distributing proceeds to creditors pursuant to priority.

 

> Solutions for Distressed Situations
We deliver integrated solutions for distressed and insolvent businesses that maximize recovery, mitigate risk, and restore enterprise value. Our experts are retained to help distressed organizations stabilize operations, protect stakeholder interests, and execute turnaround strategies. We take an operationally-focused approach that looks beyond the balance sheet to minimize further degradation and build a path to sustainable growth.

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