Business Restructuring

Business Restructuring

Our Business Restructuring team is your advisor in navigating challenging financial situations. We offer pragmatic and robust advice on restructuring and insolvency matters, serving lenders, creditors, companies, and individuals.

Our approach is built on strong, lasting relationships with our clients. We go beyond individual assignments, working closely with you to provide regular communications and publications that empower you to make informed decisions for your business.

In today's ever-changing business landscape, it's crucial to assess your company's position. Restructuring is often the key to avoiding formal insolvency. We offer a range of solutions to support underperforming businesses, those in crisis, or those looking to secure a solid future. Rest assured, all advice is treated with the utmost confidentiality.

Our Approach

Our restructuring solutions are tailored to your unique needs and are rooted in a comprehensive understanding of your business. Here's how we approach the process:

Stage 1: Stabilization

  • Financial Review: Objective analysis of your financial position, trading history, and projections.
  • Review Of Short Term Cash Flow: A critical assessment of your 13-week daily cash flow forecast.
  • Working Capital Management: Ensuring sufficient working capital facilities for continued trading during the restructuring phase.

Stage 2: Diagnosis and Formulate Options

  • Financial Review: In-depth examination of your current financial position, historical trading, and projected performance.
  • Operational Review: Focusing on executing profit improvement initiatives and addressing implementation challenges.
  • Strategic Review: Identifying the key markets, products, and competitive pressures, helping allocate resources effectively.
  • Contingency Planning: Preparing for all possible scenarios, including insolvency, to ensure prudent management.

Stage 3: Provide Advice, Implement & Monitor

  • Financial Restructuring & Re-financing: Optimizing the balance sheet and making fundamental changes to operations.
  • Debt Advisory: Providing expert guidance on debt management and restructuring.
  • Performance Improvement: Executing strategies to drive value and improve operational efficiency.

At BDO, we're committed to helping you navigate financial challenges, restructure successfully, and emerge stronger.

Douglas Ironside

Douglas Ironside

Senior Partner/Board Chairman
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Jonathan Ambali

Jonathan Ambali

Associate Director, Corporate Services
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Godsave Nhekede

Godsave Nhekede

Partner, Audit & Advisory
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