RESTRUCTURING SERVICES

As part of the engagement, we work closely with clients to:

Analyze Financial and Strategic Options
Management teams that are consumed by the challenges of financial difficulties do not often have the luxury to undertake a strategic financial review of their business. Mindful of timing pressures, Stonebridge dedicates a team of bankers to rapidly gather data and conduct analyses to identify a range of strategic and tactical options to address the situation.

Identify Underperforming Assets or Business Practices
As part of its strategic review, Stonebridge conducts a comprehensive analysis of the company’s operating units and business practices to identify underperforming assets, particularly those that can provide rapid financial transformation if divested or improved.

Formulate Recapitalization Plans Among Creditors, Debtors and Shareholders
By quickly establishing a working relationship with lenders and creditors, Stonebridge gains an understanding of their financial objectives and institutional constraints. We then work with all financial stakeholders to develop a recapitalization plan that satisfies the minimum needs of creditors  and maximizes the preservation of shareholder equity.

Implement Refinancing, Recapitalization and Restructuring Plans
Once a restructuring plan has been formulated, we execute the plan, which may include:

• Restructuring debt with existing creditors
• Identifying and obtaining new debt financing
• Structuring exchange offers
• Raising capital from equity investors
• Divesting business operations
• Arranging a sale or merger of the business

Assist with Post-Restructuring Operations
Following a successful restructuring, Stonebridge often is asked to provide owners and management with post-restructuring financial advice and conduct periodic evaluations of financial performance.