b2: how to build the best exit team (& what it will cost)
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B2: HOW TO BUILD THE BEST EXIT TEAM (& WHAT IT WILL COST)
MODERATOR:Axel Christiansen, Vice President - Renaissance Mergers & Acquisitions
PANEL:David Allardice, Partner, Miller Titerle & Company
Rick Gendemann, Partner, Manning Elliot LLP
James Knight, Director – Transaction Advisory, RSM Canada
Michal Pisarek, Co-founder, Dynamic Owl Consulting
Gary Powroznik, Managing Director, G-Force Group Sponsored by
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Axel Christiansen
James Knight
David Allardice
Michal Pisarek
Rick Gendemann
Gary Powroznik
Who Should Be On Your Exit Team?…and what do they do?
Weakening Performance
OperationalDifficulties
Profitability Issues
FinancialDifficulties
Distress/Insolvency
• Strategic acquisition• Revenue enhancement
Normal Course of Business
Advisors
Restructuring&Turnarounds
Restructuring& Recovery
Underperforming/Troubled Businesses,Real Estate Projects & Investments
Insolvent Businesses & Problem Real Estate Projects
Proposal under BIA/CCAA
ForeclosureReceivershipBankruptcy
Stabilize SituationRecovery Solutions
RecoverySolutions
LiquidityIssues
Increase Value
Enhancing Performance
Growth
Recognizing Distressed M&A Situations
• Does not fit normal desired M&A target by private equity
• Current or looming liquidity problems
• Chronically weak operating results
• Lack of markets
• Lack of capital
• Inattentive or weak management
• Lack of exit plan
Source of Information, Advice and Wisdom for Developing
Business & Capital Decisions
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• M&A and Capital Market specialists
• Industry specialists
• New Management expertise
• Professionals: law, banking, risk management…
• Existing team analysis
• Self analysis/mentor
Distressed M&A – Core Team1. Emergency room/acute care experience in successfully:
• Managing an overall exit strategy
• Improving operating results/Unlocking asset values
• Attracting strategic buyers/investors
2. Key operational management & support
3. Outside professionals: legal, accounting, insolvency,
industry specialists as needed
4. Personal advisor/mentor (crucial)
How Do You Find and Select Exit Advisors?
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Distressed M&A - Recovery Solution Framework
Business & Restructuring
Solution
RealizationSolution Recovery
Legal Framework
Transaction
Process
Who Is In Charge?
Distressed M&A – Typical Wins For an Owner
1. Recover Value & Shift Risk to Strategic Buyer/Investor• Get multiple on earnings improvement• Obtain value from non-core assets• Share in the future: management, earnings
2. Reduce/Eliminate Risk• Avoid throwing good money after bad• Eliminate personal guarantees• Recover shareholder loans• Relieve the burden and get on with your life!
Fees:How Much Is This Going to Cost?
Distressed M&A – Typical Wins For an Owner
1. Recover Value & Shift Risk to Strategic Buyer/Investor• Get multiple on earnings improvement• Obtain value from non-core assets• Share in the future: management, earnings
2. Reduce/Eliminate Risk• Avoid throwing good money after bad• Eliminate personal guarantees• Recover shareholder loans• Relieve the burden and get on with your life!
Horror Stories
Questions For The Panel?
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