We use statistical models to measure the performance of an entity and assist in identifying the necessary restructuring with a goal to enhance the productivity. Any decision to sell, reorganize, reposition the entity is made judiciously analyzing pros and cons from various perspectives.

We offer advice in the following areas as part of restructuring

• Changes in corporate management (usually with golden parachutes)
• Retention of corporate management sometimes "stay bonus" payments or equity grants
• Sale of underutilized assets, such as patents or brands
• Outsourcing of operations such as payroll and technical support to a more efficient third party
• Moving of operations such as manufacturing to lower-cost locations
• Reorganization of functions such as sales, marketing, and distribution
• Renegotiation of labor contracts to reduce overhead
• Refinancing of corporate debt to reduce interest payments
• A major public relations campaign to reposition the company with consumers
• Forfeiture of all or part of the ownership share by pre restructuring stock holders (if the remainder represents only a fraction of the original firm, it is termed a stub).

For more information, contact John Marcus at JMarcus@laidlawltd.com, or call (212) 697-5200.