Business Bankruptcy

For companies in decline, it is necessary to begin a process of corporate renewal. The success of this effort will be dependent on competent leadership.

Understanding the concepts of ‘turnaround’ and ‘restart’ is essential in determining whether corporate renewal is possible.

In a liquidity crisis, managing cash flow is key to business survival. Discover strategies to preserve solvency and navigate through cash crises.

Bankruptcy valuation of a debtor plays an integral part in bankruptcy, from debtor-in-possession financing, confirmation and how much creditors are paid.

Incorporation by reference allows for brevity in collateral descriptions, but the court may not always find it sufficient.

Capital structure may not be relevant for a healthy company’s value, but for distressed companies, liquidity and capital structure can be key.

What Should Companies & Restructuring Professionals Know Amid Increased Healthcare Provider Bankruptcies? Healthcare providers face many pressures, including costs associated with regulatory compliance and necessary technological and infrastructure investments. In fact, a PwC report showed a 68% increase in healthcare bankruptcies, with more predicted throughout 2024. It’s important to understand that healthcare restructurings can have unique challenges, which will be discussed below. Healthcare Providers Still Face These Special Issues Among the many factors impacting healthcare providers is the shift to bundled payments for insurance reimbursements. Under the Affordable Care Act […]

An organization that is in distress faces a harsh reality: to attempt to turnaround the business or dispose of it. This existential decision is incredibly time-sensitive, as any delay in action erodes the possibility of a successful recovery. In this article, we will explore the distressed organization and the difficult decisions faced by its stakeholders. We will outline considerations to keep in mind when faced with such a situation. As part of this process, we will also examine short-term survival as a concurrent process of the chosen strategy. The Key […]

Using Your Personal Experience and Expertise to Formulate an Investment Thesis It’s time to take an in-depth look at distressed debt investing and how you can use your personal experience together with company valuation methods to make decisions. Most investors will want to enter the distressed investing space by relying on the expertise of various funds that focus on these types of investments. Thus, I’ll address the constraints an individual investor faces and how one determined to make their picks can gain an advantage over others in the markets. You […]

Don’t Panic When a client or a competitor files for bankruptcy, it is natural to reflect on the downside. What’s going to happen to my outstanding receivables? Is the market primed for a downturn? How am I going to replace any lost business? These concerns are very real and require meaningful thought and discussion. However, solely focusing attention on the downside can prove short-sighted. There are incredible opportunities in bankruptcy for the astute businessperson. Opportunities in Action Imagine for a moment that you are the chief executive officer (CEO) of […]