Hi
I have an interview with a consulting firm with a focus on restructuring.
What does a restructuring case involve and how do you structure it?
Are there any good videos/ resources to prepare?
Thanks
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How to structure a restructuring case?
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Hi there,
I recommend trying to find this in casing involving re-organisation, PE, M&A, and profitability. You might find something in this list: https://www.preplounge.com/en/management-consulting-cases?language=en&topic[]=16&topic[]=1&topic[]=17&topic[]=4&sort=real-case-desc&page=1&perPage=20
I thinking about a case like this, consider the following:
- Root cause of company issues (and if they can be addressed, how?)
- Related to #1, why restructuring, what's the goal/objective, what issues does it purport to fix and how would the restructuring fix these systemic issues?
- NPV of decisions (i.e. debt re-payments, upfront restructuring costs, etc. etc.)
Fundamentally, what's the medium to long-term impact of the restructuring/insolvency, and what actions taken today make the future more manageable.
Here's a list to start you with: https://www.preplounge.com/en/management-consulting-cases?language=en&topic[]=1&topic[]=17&topic[]=4&topic[]=19&sort=real-case-desc&page=1&perPage=20
You should search for cases that are along the below lines.
Case Type
- Re-org
- M&A
- PE
- Valuation
- Risk
- Process improvement
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Hey,
Have a look at these threads:
- https://www.preplounge.com/en/consulting-forum/restructuring-case-4020
- https://www.preplounge.com/en/consulting-forum/organization-restructuring-type-case-interviews-3187
- https://www.preplounge.com/en/consulting-forum/restructuringinsolvency-case-interview-question-6934
Given the nature of this, start with understanding whats triggering the restructuring- most often this will be high cost which needs to be reduced. Then you can settle into the right framework - P&L, M&A etc
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Hello there,
it's a good idea to practice profitability and cost reduction cases, also these that include re-organisation, PE and M&A. There are some good of them among PrepLounge's resources, so have a look.
Do you need any further help with that?
GB
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