restructuring
Restructuring for small and medium-sized enterprises in critical phases.
We are DeFORIS Unternehmensberatung
We guide companies through restructuring processes – from analysing the economic situation to operational stabilisation. In doing so, we always examine liquidity, profitability, cost structures, processes and workforce planning in conjunction.
Structured measures that have a long-term effect and restore business capability.
Our restructuring.
What we specifically do for you.
Our restructuring advisory services cover all areas that become relevant during a critical business phase – from securing liquidity and optimising costs to realigning processes and structures. We analyse the causes, not just the symptoms, and develop measures that you can implement operationally and that have a lasting impact.
Business succession
“The successor was sitting in the company the whole time.” We highlight opportunities that were previously invisible. From preparation to handover. The solution: A succession that is fair for all parties.
restructuring
Analyse structures. Clean up processes. Make key figures transparent. The downside of waiting: the crisis arrives faster than the solution. The upside of taking action: stability returns. Before it is too late.
Strategic realignment
Markets are changing. Your strategy needs to keep pace. The problem: many react too late. Because: clarity takes time. We define goals. Sharpen positioning. Develop strategies that work operationally.
Our restructuring process in four clear steps
Get an overview
We are getting a complete overview of the economic situation. Liquidity, cost structure, order backlog, outstanding receivables and ongoing commitments. The aim is for you to know where you will stand in four weeks and what decisions need to be made now.
Determine measures
Based on the analysis, we develop concrete measures for stabilisation: cost reductions, securing liquidity, process optimisations. Each measure is assessed for impact and feasibility before it is initiated. Transparency for well-founded decisions.
Oversee implementation
We implement the measures together with you and relieve you of the burden of operational management. Whether conducting negotiations with banks and creditors, restructuring processes or holding discussions with employees – we remain at your side until stability is achieved.
Develop perspectives
Once the acute phase is over, we will develop a perspective together: How do we proceed? What potential is there for growth? Which structures need to be adjusted? Restructuring does not end with stabilisation, but with a company that has a future again.
Concrete results for
Your company
Restructuring is not just crisis management, but setting the course for the future. Following restructuring, our clients not only achieve stability, but continue to evolve – from impending failure to a growth trajectory, from operational franticness to strategic leadership, from gut feeling to numbers, data and facts.
Liquidity secured
Transparency regarding cash flows, realistic planning and successful negotiations with banks create breathing space.
Costs under control
Updated hourly rates for employees and machinery, revised cost structures – so you know how your calculation needs to look.
Growth possible
After stabilisation, we will develop perspectives together – new contracts, more employees, and strategic growth to operate permanently not just covering costs, but profitably.
Individual and different.
Frequently asked questions and answers
Restructuring sometimes raises questions. From initial contact to concrete cooperation, here you will find answers to the most important topics regarding the process, duration and costs.
When liquidity gets tight, orders are lacking or you notice that you are only reacting instead of steering. Ideally, you start before the crisis becomes acute – then you have more leeway. But we can also develop solutions in acute situations.
That depends on the initial situation. Acute stabilisation can be achieved in 3 to 6 months, while a comprehensive realignment depends on your individual case and can take anywhere from 10 months to 2 years.
The costs depend on the scope and duration of the project. Following an initial consultation, we will draw up a transparent quote that suits your financial situation. Our goal is for the consultancy to pay for itself through its results.
Not necessarily. Often there are other levers – cost optimisation, process improvements, price adjustments. If workforce reductions are necessary, we handle them fairly and transparently. Our goal is always to preserve the company and as many jobs as possible.
Our satisfied customers
and customers
Companies choose DeFORIS because they are looking for clarity and reliability.
Let's start a conversation and find out together how we can support you in your individual situation. See things more clearly with a fresh perspective from the outside!
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