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How We Help

Business Turnaround & Restructuring

It’s do-able to undo, with turnaround experts

Business can be tough. Before you throw in the towel, we help you consider what can be done to turn a business around, exploring restructuring options that can buy you valuable time to get back on your feet.

Turnaround

Business turnaround people

We are insolvency and turnaround teams, who help both companies and individuals to recover from difficult business or personal financial situations.

We operate as specialists in a unique sector, dealing with bad debts, distressed businesses, and personal finances. We have the tools and framework to lead all parties through choppy seas.

Service highlights

Business turnaround people

Solving the right problems at the right time can be the difference between a business surviving or failing. Our people are trained to identify the right action plan for each unique situation, helping businesses in all industries and business models to pivot out of difficult times where possible, and create viable pathways for the business’s future.

Get a business assessment

Expert review of business financials and business pressures.

Get an insolvency assessment

Careful considerations of the net effect if an insolvency appointment comes into play, either voluntarily or driven by creditors.

Right-size the business

Restructure business operations to make a profit more efficiently while meeting current market demands, in the current economic environment.

Address legacy debt

COVID-19 economic response measures enabled companies to continue while debts mounted. Restructuring allows legacy debt to be addressed and strategically planned for.

Adhere to director duties

Directors benefit from safe harbour protection from an insolvent trading claim while undergoing restructuring.

Save the business

Continue to drive economic sustainability and growth. Protecting jobs, supporting businesses, stakeholders, and landlords. Helping businesses to continue to contribute to industry and the community.

How we help

Difficult business or personal financial situations

We operate as specialists in a unique sector, dealing with bad debts and distressed businesses and personal finances. We have the tools and framework to lead all parties through choppy seas. Tough situations often mean honest conversations and we will never shy away from the straight talk that insolvency demands.

Case Study

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A beautiful result for Napoleon Perdis cosmetics

The Napoleon Perdis directors implemented a range of cost-cutting strategies where possible to improve the bottom line; however, lease and employee entitlement obligations made this process somewhat futile. An unsuccessful private business sale campaign followed, due to the clear need for a business restructure to ‘right size’ the retail profile.

Worrells were appointed voluntary administrators to continue trade while restructuring the business for a potential buyer under a Deed of Company Arrangement (DOCA) solution.

Results

Iconic Australian brand saved

Business IP and stakeholders preserved. Customers keep the brand they love.

Minimal footprint & disruption

Quick dividend distribution. Four-month restructuring process end to end.

Who we help

We help companies, individuals, and professional advisors

We help people and businesses in all industries and structures. Through professional advisor networks and relationships, we communicate with those on “the front line” to show how Worrells can help to change the course.

I have no hesitation in recommending Worrells. I recently had the misfortune to be a creditor in a matter which became increasingly difficult due to several challenging legal issues. Dane and the team at Worrells continued when others would have taken the easy way out.

Petria Padella
Creditor

We’re here to help

We speak with people and their advisors every day. We do this as complimentary and without expectation.

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Jason Bettles

Principal, Gold Coast, Northern NSW

Jason Bettles

Principal, Gold Coast, Northern NSW

Aaron Lucan

Principal, Western Sydney, Central West

Aaron Lucan

Principal, Western Sydney, Central West

Stephen Hundy

Principal, Canberra, Wollongong

Stephen Hundy

Principal, Canberra, Wollongong

Mervyn Kitay

Principal, Perth

Matthew Kucianski

Principal, Melbourne, Ringwood

Matthew Kucianski

Principal, Melbourne, Ringwood

Business can be tough

Our team is focused and ready to help

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