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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"? 📊 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.👉 Stay ahead of the next cycle. Subscribe to M&A Alerts for your definitive daily source of premium transaction news: https://maadvisor.comExecutive 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 Elite02:15 – The CRO Approach: Why "Walking the Plant" Beats Financial Modeling 04:50 – Consumer Confidence & Macro Stress: The 50/50 Recession Reality07:30 – The "Chapter 22" Trap: Why Fixing Debt Doesn't Fix the Business10:15 – Dividend Recaps & Private Equity: A Recipe for Future Distress?13:40 – Chapter 11 as a Tool: A Case Study in 100% Creditor Recovery16:55 – Alternative Structures: ABCs and Liability Management for the Middle Market19:20 – The "DOGE" Effect: Preparing Government Contractors for Restructuring21:45 – Final Outlook: Staying Decisive in an Uncertain MarketConnect With Our Global Community: 🔹 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-m&a-advisor 🔹 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maadvisor 🔹 YouTube: Subscribe for Masterclass Strategies: https://www.youtube.com/user/Maadvisor#MandA #Restructuring #Chapter11 #PrivateEquity #BusinessStrategy #MAAdvisor
