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Special situations

There is still
a way forward.

For consumer businesses facing operational distress, creditor pressure, or a difficult transition. We bring capital, control, and operators to the work of rebuilding.

Complexity calls
for involvement.

Distress does not erase the value of a brand, its products, or its people. It changes what the business needs from its owner.

01

Liquidity pressure

Working-capital constraints, covenant pressure, and creditor complexity.

02

Operating disruption

Production inconsistency, supply-chain breakdowns, and margin erosion.

03

Ownership transition

Leadership changes, succession, restructuring, and businesses that need a new operating model.

From stabilization to durable ownership
01 / The operating priority

Understand the reality.

Establish shared facts around liquidity, customers, supply, people, and the operating constraint. Make the decisions and authority needed for the situation explicit.

Two ways to engage

The right structure.
For the situation.

Acquisition and operating support are distinct conversations. Start with the one that reflects what your business needs.

01 / Ownership

Introduce an acquisition.

For owners, advisors, creditors, trustees, and receivers seeking a control buyer for a consumer business.

Discuss a special situation
02 / Operating support

Bring in operating help.

For leadership teams seeking turnaround consulting, operational intervention, or a structured operating session.

Explore operating support
Let's find the right starting point

Tell us where
you are today.

Exploring a sale, navigating a difficult situation, or looking for hands-on operating support?