Approach

Deployed interim VP Operations within 48 hours. Mapped alternative carrier network across 4 regions. Established emergency inventory positioning at 3 strategic nodes.

Timeline

72-hour stabilization. Full alternative network operational in 3 weeks. Zero line stoppages at OEM customers.

Outcome

$0 in contractual penalties. Retained all 3 major OEM relationships. New logistics architecture reduced annual cost by $8.2M.

Approach

Convened board within 24 hours. Engaged shareholder advisory firms. Designed dual-track response: defensive restructuring and strategic alternatives review.

Timeline

Initial response in 5 days. Full strategic review completed in 8 weeks. Board decision in week 10.

Outcome

Activist position dissolved at 22% premium over acquisition offer. Board independence preserved. CEO tenure secured.

Approach

Coordinated response team across legal, compliance, and operations. Designed document production strategy. Briefed board on exposure range and response posture.

Timeline

30-day initial response met. Investigation resolved in 14 months. No enforcement action.

Outcome

Zero enforcement action. Compliance program redesign prevented recurrence. Regulatory relationship preserved for future M&A.

Approach

Stepped in as interim CFO. Rebuilt financial reporting from scratch. Identified $67M in addbacks the team had not documented. Recast trailing 12-month financials.

Timeline

6 weeks to recast financials. Sale process launched on original timeline. Exit completed in month 8.

Outcome

2.4x MOIC achieved vs. 1.7x projected pre-engagement. Sponsor retained for next portfolio assignment.

Approach

Conducted 3-week diagnostic across all business units. Identified 6 root causes. Built 18-month operating plan with weekly milestones. Presented to lender group.

Timeline

Covenant waiver secured in week 4. EBITDA positive by month 7. Full covenant compliance by month 14.

Outcome

14% EBITDA margin by month 18. Zero plant closures. 2,100 jobs preserved. Lender relationship normalized.