Companies in distress

No organisation wants to find itself in a position of financial difficulty, but if the unthinkable happens you need to act swiftly to mitigate loss.

Your challenges

If your company’s in distress, your options include refinancing, debt reduction or the sale of assets. You need cash as soon as possible, so timing is crucial. While the option to sell can potentially generate the largest amount of liquidity, it’s equally important to obtain the best price.

Navigating the complexities of a sale under difficult circumstances can be a daunting task.

Navigating the complexities of a sale under difficult circumstances can be a daunting task.

How we can help

We’ll work closely with you to minimise risk and loss to obtain the best possible outcome within a short time frame. Our highly experienced mergers and acquisitions (M&A) tax specialists analyse your options from a tax perspective, and work closely with our PwC Transactions and Legal teams to determine the most appropriate course of action and guide you through it every step of the way.

We liaise with the tax authorities as needed and advise you accordingly, securing as much of your equity as possible. Following a comprehensive analysis of your debt portfolio, we make recommendations on transferring debt between portfolios from a tax-optimised perspective.

Our multidisciplinary team of specialists will leverage our PwC Network as required to get you the best possible outcome. As your trusted partner, we also act with empathy and emotional intelligence in a difficult situation. That’s what sets us apart.