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Business Restructuring: Looking into a Crystal Ball or Down a Rabbit Hole


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Is a standard balance sheet fix enough to save a failing entity, or are you just delaying the inevitable "Chapter 22"? πŸ“Š In this briefing, we explore why many modern restructurings fail to address the underlying business model and how "Band-Aid" deals from the pandemic era are finally coming due.

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Executive Summary: Roger Aguinaldo sits down with Drew, a veteran Chief Restructuring Officer (CRO), and Susan of Foley & Lardner to deconstruct the "Brave New World" of distress. From the impact of tariff fluctuations on manufacturing to the residual debt in real estate, this conversation provides a technical roadmap for utilizing Chapter 11 as a strategic tool rather than a final resort.

Technical Index (Shownotes):

  • 0:00 – The M&A Advisor: Thought Leadership for the Dealmaking Elite

  • 02:15 – The CRO Approach: Why "Walking the Plant" Beats Financial ModelingΒ 

  • 04:50 – Consumer Confidence & Macro Stress: The 50/50 Recession Reality

  • 07:30 – The "Chapter 22" Trap: Why Fixing Debt Doesn't Fix the Business

  • 10:15 – Dividend Recaps & Private Equity: A Recipe for Future Distress?

  • 13:40 – Chapter 11 as a Tool: A Case Study in 100% Creditor Recovery

  • 16:55 – Alternative Structures: ABCs and Liability Management for the Middle Market

  • 19:20 – The "DOGE" Effect: Preparing Government Contractors for Restructuring

  • 21:45 – Final Outlook: Staying Decisive in an Uncertain Market

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