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ABC of $50MM International Textile Recycler

J.S. Held Strengthens Family Law Practice with Asset Acquisition of Luttrell Wegis

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The Situation

A $50MM international textile recycling company, with operations in the US and Central America, had become illiquid due to substantial increases in freight costs and a poor product mix from a new key supplier. It was out of compliance with certain loan covenants and lacked cash on hand to pay creditor obligations.

How We Advised

As Assignee in the Assignment for the Benefit of Creditors (“ABC”) of the private-equity backed, 50-year old company, our experts delivered a favorable outcome for the lender, recovering over $2 million, by:

  • Engaging critical personnel and former management to assist with vendor negotiations and stringent expense management
  • Vigilant A/R management to generate strong collections and cash flow for the ABC estate
  • Identifying and pursuing miscellaneous assets for recovery
  • Negotiating payment plans to release critical assets of the estate for future sale and recovery

 

Obstacles Encountered & Our Solutions

  • We identified significant accounts receivable on the company’s books without a collections plan.
    • Our experts established contact with critical customers, diligently monitored collections, and preserved the company’s prior banking outlets to ensure successful payment on outstanding receivables.
  • After the sale of the company’s operating facilities, amongst other drastic operational changes, the company lacked a realistic budget and projected recovery for its lender.
    • Our experts worked with management and former employees to refine an aggressive operating budget, establishing incentives for key personnel to produce a favorable result for the lender.
    • We held frequent meetings with the senior secured lender to modify budgets as needed, exceeding initial expectations.
    • Our experts managed accounting and treasury functions to ensure adequate cash controls and visibility to financial outcomes.

Key Contacts

Jake DiIorio
Managing Director,
Strategic Advisory
+1 213 235 0609
[email protected]

 

Cooper Plyler, CPA
Associate Director,
Strategic Advisory
+1 213 235 0610
[email protected]

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