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Restructuring / turnaround cases

Cases restructuring Turnaround

Most recent answer on Aug 18, 2023

Benjamin

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Ex-BCG Principal | 8+ years consulting experience in SEA | BCG top interviewer & top performer

Benjamin

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gave the best answer on Aug 16, 2023

Ex-BCG Principal | 8+ years consulting experience in SEA | BCG top interviewer & top performer

Hi, I interviewed for the value creation team of one of the largest global PE shops. It wasn't a turnaround focused case but there was also P&L analysis. Happy to share a couple of tips on how to approach interview ... (read entire answer)

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on Aug 18, 2023 on Aug 18, 2023
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Case Interview Prep Turnaround & Restructuring Department

caseinterview restructuring strategy consulting Turnaround

Most recent answer on Apr 01, 2022

Maikol

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BCG Project Leader | Former Bain, AlixPartner, and PE | INSEAD MBA | GMAT 780

Maikol

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gave the best answer on Mar 30, 2022

BCG Project Leader | Former Bain, AlixPartner, and PE | INSEAD MBA | GMAT 780

I have worked for AlixPartners, which is the most known company in Turnaround and Restructuring. If you want to prepare for interviews, just schedule a slot with me.The key point to understand is the insolvency law in y ... (read entire answer)

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on Apr 01, 2022 on Apr 01, 2022
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Can a consultant in turnaround and restructuring move to MBB?

Bain & Company BCG Corporate Strategy McKinsey & Company Turnaround

Most recent answer on Oct 28, 2021

gave the best answer on Oct 25, 2021

Yes, you can move into MBB and have a more generalist role. No issue at all.Regarding staffing, just be clear on your preferences with the staffing manager.For example, ask for your 1st project not to be on turnaround, ... (read entire answer)

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Turnarounds: Why is access to capital important?

Turnaround

Most recent answer on Dec 18, 2020

Clara

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McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut

Clara

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gave the best answer on Dec 16, 2020

McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut

Hello! I tend to agree that, a priori, does not seem the most useful question to ask. Given that we always have the chance to ask clarying questions, and that the right number is something below 5 -depending, of co ... (read entire answer)

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How to structure liquidity / turnaround case?

case structure Liquidity restructuring Turnaround

Most recent answer on Dec 04, 2020

Clara

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McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut

Clara

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gave the best answer on Dec 04, 2020

McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut

Hello! Overall I agree, particularly with the split in short term-medium term for the problem. However, this would not appear like this as a case. If you see the Library of cases, you can find much more real ones - ... (read entire answer)

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Profit Turnaround and EBITDA Improvement cases

improving profitability margins Turnaround

Recent activity on Mar 06, 2019

Anonymous gave the best answer on Mar 06, 2019

Hi, Have you checked out the case library on this website? https://www.preplounge.com/en/management-consulting-cases?language=en&topic[]=4&sort=real-case-desc&page=1&perPage=20 Here are also some m ... (read entire answer)

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Turn around and restructuring consulting

Turnaround

Recent activity on Jan 29, 2019

Anonymous A asked on Jan 25, 2019

Hello, what is the main difference between turn around and restructuring consulting? (level of distress?) What is expected from this activity as a consultant?

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Turnaround written case (3h) with Alvarez & MArsal

A&M Alvarez & Marsal Turnaround writtencase

Recent activity on Dec 31, 2018

Guennael

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Ex-MBB, Experienced Hire; I will teach you not only the how, but also the why of case interviews

Guennael

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gave the best answer on Dec 31, 2018

Ex-MBB, Experienced Hire; I will teach you not only the how, but also the why of case interviews

Key here will be your time management: come in with a plan of how you will use your time. When I was preparing for 1h written cases for example, I'd have the following time objectives: - 5 minutes to read the case, ma ... (read entire answer)

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