Tag Archives: Turnaround Management

U.S. Army Ranger Training for The Corporate Crisis Battle Zone

The Ranger Handbook provides a clear strategy for U.S. Rangers to follow when called into a crisis situation. Retired U.S. Army Major John Little now engages in a different type of crisis as a turnaround management specialist. But he still uses the Ranger Handbook to devise a successful strategy and points out that these methods are just as pertinent to the civilian business world as they are in the military.

Monetizing Intangible Assets in Insolvency: Protecting and Maximizing IA Value Before it Slips Away

Intangible assets (IA) can be a company’s most valuable property in insolvency. But unlike other collateral, these can include copyrights, source code, trademarks and domain names. Rapid changes in technology can lower the value of these assets before a sale is concluded. David Johnson, Joshua Pichinson and Martin Pichinson explain how to protect IA during a wind down and monetize the value before it slips away.

After a Volatile Political Year, What’s Next for Turnaround Professionals

After the 2016 election, Howard Brod Brownstein shared his observations of the challenges facing the turnaround industry. A year later, after the passage of new tax reforms and with the threat of tariffs and new world conflicts, he looks into his crystal ball once more to see what the future holds for the restructuring industry.

Separating ‘Good’ Business from ‘Bad’ Business: AEG Partners’ Award-Winning Turnaround of Compressor Engineering

Compressor Engineering enjoyed two years of significant revenue as it expanded into new service areas. At the same time, the company started to experience lower profitability and tighter liquidity. Were these issues driven by the expansion or were there other more deeply rooted problems? The company called in AEG Partners, which discovered undetected problems that threatened the very existence of the business. AEG implemented a plan and resulted in a turnaround honored as TMA’s Chicago/Midwest Chapter’s 2016 Turnaround of the Year.

The Ethics of Turnaround: Are Too Many Shades of Gray Affecting the Industry?

A strong sense of right and wrong is critical to restructuring a company in a way that benefits all stakeholders. Yet turnaround professional Robert Katz sees “shades of gray” becoming more prevalent and having a negative impact on the industry. He shares examples of these unsavory situations and points out ethical paths to avoid them.