When external and/or internal pressures dictate withdrawal from a country, industry, company, market or brand, PwC can assist in optimizing value by helping you design and execute a controlled exit plan - sell, fix & sell, close, fix & close. Our proven methodology optimizes shareholder returns, mitigates delays and obstacles, and minimizes disposal/divestment costs.
We aim to avoid the 'fire-sale' scenario, 'fix and sell' being the preferred exit route. In fix & sell, we apply our turnaround and disposal expertise to increase the realized value. We may even consider expanding the business by merger or acquisition if this can add to the eventual resale value. However, if the optimal solution is a vendor-financed sale then it is best to identify this option early. Over a planned period, we would gradually run-down the business, completing existing orders, realizing assets and maximizing receivables. In some cases, though painful, the optimal solution might be to close the business immediately.
If this is your situation
- Whether family owned businesses or multinational corporation, you are experiencing cash flow difficulties resulting in strained relations with your lenders and suppliers, or you recognize your company to be in or approaching a crisis situation
- Your corporate structure is no longer aligned with your business objectives
- You have units or subsidiaries operating inconsistently with Group strategy or are looking to divest/sell-off some non-core operations
- You may be finding it difficult to agree on a way forward. In such cases, delay usually results in a diminution of value
- You are concerned about a business that is absorbing too much capital or the funding of a closure program appears excessive
- You are experiencing competitor pressure and/or your margins are shrinking or your share price is falling
- You are experiencing sudden changes in the market or loss of key staff
PwC can help you
- A team will be tailor-assembled to combine the best professional skills in business regeneration, tax, real estate, valuation and strategic planning.
- When an existing operation or asset no longer meet a business' objectives, we will work with you to identify surplus entities, release capital, reduce operating costs, and achieve a leaner, more transparent corporate structure and strategy. Our tailored approach addresses critical issues, minimizes risk, and helps ensure a smooth transition to a streamlined operating model
- Applying our three-phase, proven methodology avoids delays and obstacles of a divestment or disposal - reducing the cost for the business, maintaining brand reputation, avoiding adverse publicity, enabling management to redeploy resources more productively elsewhere, and maximizing shareholder value
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