Business Recovery & Restructuring Services

We support companies in times of financial stress — when they need to stabilize operations, improve performance, restructure their balance sheet, or prepare for strategic change.

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When our services are relevant:

You are a business owner or manager

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Is your business facing stagnation, declining profitability or liquidity pressure?

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Are you having trouble refinancing your current loans or are you looking for new financing?

You are a company administrator

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You are preparing a restructuring plan and need support with data analysis.

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You are monitoring the fulfillment of the terms of the plan or the financial situation of the debtor.

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The company is in bankruptcy, and you need to prepare a sale or analyze contracts.

You are a creditor of a company in trouble

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You are seeking an independent assessment of a debtor’s financial position.

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You need an independent view of its performance, restructuring potential and the possibilities of recovering the receivable.

Independent Business Review (IBR)

We provide independent business reviews for companies in distress and their stakeholders, offering an objective view of the situation and potential solutions.

Analysis of historical performance and forward-looking business plans

Identification and quantification of key drivers of underperformance

Assessment of liquidity, solvency, and short-term repayment capacity

Independent view on the real financial condition

Recommendations and scenarios for restructuring options

Definition of conditions necessary for long-term stability

Stabilization & Turnaround

We help design and implement restructuring measures across strategic, operational, and financial areas with the aim of immediate stabilization and long-term value recovery.

Strategic measures

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Refinement of business strategy (review of sales channels, product lines, and market positioning, etc)
Rationalization of product and service portfolio
Review of marketing efficiency
Organizational redesign, including tax-efficient structures
Divestment of non-core or underperforming assets
Set up of internal processes (e.g. sales and purchasing functions)

Operational measures

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Profitability analysis by product, service, and geography
Sustainable cost reduction programs
Optimization of operational capacity
Liquidity improvement and working capital management
Implementation of performance management systems (KPIs, dashboards)

Financial Restructuring

We support companies in designing and implementing balance sheet restructuring, optimizing capital structure, refinancing existing debt, and securing new sources of financing (including structured and off-balance sheet solutions).

Restructuring strategy

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Development and execution of a tailored financial restructuring strategy
Support in preparing business plans and financial forecasts aligned with restructuring options
Recommendations on adjustments to security instruments and financing terms in line with the chosen strategy

Process management

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Stakeholder analysis and definition of negotiation tactics
End-to-end management of financing processes and tenders
Coordination of key stakeholders, including lenders, investors, and advisors
Ongoing monitoring of business performance and cash flow development

Loan refinancing

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Assessment of capital structure and financing needs
Covenant testing and review of collateral arrangements
Transition from bilateral to syndicated or structured financing
Negotiation of improved financing terms and conditions
Standstill negotiations with lenders

Fundraising support

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Assistance in raising new financing, including project management and lender communication
Organization and management of financing tenders
Assessment of optimal debt capacity and capital structure
Advisory on covenant design and negotiation of contractual terms

Working Capital Optimization

In times of liquidity pressure, we support management in identifying and implementing measures to release cash tied up in working capital—both immediate “quick wins” and sustainable long-term improvements.

Cash conversion cycle

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Uvoľnenie viazaných zdrojov z jednotlivých zložiek pracovného kapitálu

Benchmarking

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Príprava porovnávacej analýzy parametrov pracovného kapitálu spoločnosti voči porovnateľným podnikom a identifikácia možností na zlepšenie

Identifikácia potenciálnych „rýchlych víťazstiev“ a dlhodobejších príležitostí na zlepšenie pracovného kapitálu

Realizácia dlhodobých opatrení na zlepšenie likvidity

Vypracovanie návrhov možných riešení pre zapojené strany (veritelia, vlastníci, manažment)

Definovanie podmienok potrebných na dlhodobé fungovanie a stabilitu spoločnosti

Controlled Departure from the Company / Part of the Company

If part of your business is underperforming, we help you achieve fair market value through a structured exit. We work with you to identify the issues, evaluate available options, and implement the most suitable strategy. The objective is to preserve and enhance shareholder value—whether by selling, restructuring, closing, or discontinuing a non-core or loss-making unit.

Controlled Exit

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A structured wind-down of a business unit over an agreed period, focused on completing existing contracts, disposing of assets, and maximizing receivables collection. In some cases, however, immediate closure may represent the most effective approach.

Benefits of a controlled exit:

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Frees up capital for reinvestment into core activities
Enables more efficient allocation of available resources
Protects brand reputation and minimizes negative publicity
Follows a proven methodology that reduces delays, avoids typical obstacles in disposals or spin-offs, lowers costs, and maximizes recoveries

Support in the forced sale of a company or its assets (Distressed M&A)

We provide support to owners facing an urgent cash shortage or to bankruptcy trustees entrusted with the sale of a debtor's assets by managing the process of selling the entire company or selected assets in a forced regime.

Assessing sales opportunities

Assistance in preparing the electronic dataroom data exchange repository

Valuation of the company or its assets

Identification of potential investors and communication with them

Preparation of teasers and information memoranda

Preparation of transaction documentation

Assist in due diligence and provision of information to potential investors

Coordination of stakeholders during the sales process

Support in the handover of the company after the transaction is closed

We would be happy to learn more about your situation

We know choosing the right advisor is an important decision. That is why we offer a free 20-minute consultation, to help you assess whether MONTWARD is the right partner for your business.