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The Situation

The client was a $500 million privately held Petroleum Distributor, Convenience Store Owner, and Trucking Company based in Pennsylvania.

The Company was underperforming, facing a leadership crisis, and was wracked by infighting among the heirs of the founder. Sensing a larger crisis, the Company’s board realized outside help was needed.

How We Advised

Our experts conducted an operational assessment of the Company and eventually assumed the roles of COO and Manager of Purchasing. We identified $2 million in annual expense savings, reorganized an unwieldy management structure, initiated a capital planning process, and put in place financial and inventory controls. Our team maintained the Company’s operations while the Company was marketed for sale, and was ultimately sold for values that exceeded original expectations.

Key Contact

Brian F. Gleason, CTP 
Senior Managing Director 
Strategic Advisory Practice 
+1 610 659 8118 
[email protected] 

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