Business recovery is the strategic process of stabilising a company’s financial position and restoring profitability and growth.
At Company Debt, our team of experienced insolvency practitioners and corporate recovery specialists has a proven track record of guiding businesses through complex financial challenges. We understand the unique pressures you face and offer tailored solutions to help your business thrive.
Business recovery options comprise a range of measures, from targeted operational changes to formal insolvency procedures, each designed to address specific levels of financial distress.
Selecting the most effective recovery strategy requires a thorough assessment of your company’s financial health, market position, and long-term prospects. Key strategic options include:
Operational Restructuring: This approach may include streamlining processes, optimising the supply chain, divesting non-core assets, or pivoting towards more profitable market segments. Effective restructuring can significantly enhance cash flow and restore competitiveness.
Creditor Negotiations: For companies facing immediate liquidity pressures, proactive engagement with creditors is often crucial. This may involve negotiating payment holidays, debt rescheduling, or even debt-for-equity swaps.
Capital Restructuring: In some cases, addressing the balance sheet structure is necessary. This might involve seeking new equity investment, refinancing existing debt, or exploring alternative funding sources such as asset-based lending or mezzanine finance. We can leverage our network of financial institutions and investors to identify suitable funding solutions.
Formal Insolvency Procedures: When informal measures are insufficient, formal procedures can provide a structured framework for recovery. Options include:
Company Voluntary Arrangements (CVAs): A legally binding agreement with creditors to repay debts over an extended period, allowing the business to continue trading.
Administration: This process provides protection from creditor action while a turnaround strategy is implemented or the business is prepared for sale.
Restructuring Plans: Introduced under the Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020[1]Trusted Source – Legislation.gov.uk – Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020, these measures provide new options for companies facing financial difficulties. Restructuring Plans offer a flexible, court-sanctioned process for complex financial restructurings, while the Moratorium gives eligible companies temporary protection from creditor action. These tools aim to provide struggling businesses with more opportunities to achieve a successful turnaround and continue as going concerns.
Business Recovery Services
Our expertise includes:
Company Voluntary Arrangements (CVAs): A formal agreement with creditors to restructure debts, allowing for continued trading while addressing financial obligations.
Administration: A process providing protection from creditor action while an appointed administrator works to achieve a better outcome than liquidation.
Time to Pay Arrangements: Negotiated agreements with HMRC for structured repayment of tax liabilities, helping to manage cash flow and avoid enforcement action.
Corporate Restructuring: Strategic operational and financial reorganisation to improve efficiency, profitability, and long-term viability.
Debt Refinancing: Exploring alternative funding options to restructure existing debt and improve liquidity.
Creditor Negotiations: Expert-led discussions with creditors to revise payment terms or secure additional support.
The best business rescue service for a particular company will depend on its individual circumstances. It is important to seek professional advice from a qualified insolvency practitioner to assess your options and choose the best course of action for your business.
How we Help with Company Restructuring, Recovery, and Insolvency
Our approach is characterised by:
Strategic Analysis: We conduct comprehensive assessments of your company’s financial position, market dynamics, and operational efficiency to identify the root causes of distress and opportunities for improvement.
Stakeholder Management: We expertly manage communications with creditors, shareholders, and employees, ensuring transparency and building consensus around recovery plans.
Innovative Solutions: Our team stays at the forefront of industry developments, leveraging cutting-edge financial instruments and restructuring techniques to create innovative solutions for even the most complex situations.
Risk Mitigation: We provide clear guidance on directors’ duties and potential personal liabilities, helping you navigate the complex legal landscape of corporate financial distress.
Long-term Viability Focus: Our strategies aim not just at short-term survival but at positioning your company for sustainable growth.
Cross-border Expertise: For companies with international operations, we offer specialized knowledge in managing cross-border insolvency and restructuring processes.
Industry-specific Insights: Our team’s diverse experience across various sectors allows us to provide tailored advice that considers your industry’s unique challenges and opportunities.
By engaging Company Debt, you’re partnering with a team that combines deep technical knowledge with practical, results-oriented strategies.
How Our Team Can Help with Your Corporate Recovery
We will listen to you and work within the parameters that you set out.
Your best interests and personal protection are our main priority at all times.
We aim to reduce those unpleasant surprises that can sometimes occur due to a lack of knowledge surrounding insolvency situations.
There are no upfront costs with us… You don’t pay us a penny until we are both happy and we know what needs to be done to start your business recovery plan.
We advise hundreds of UK small businesses every year on business recovery issues.
We help reduce the chances of a forced liquidation through early discussions & detailed business forecast planning.
We reduce the stress that business problems can bring, allowing you to get on with what you do best.
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