The buyer of what had been an $80 million nationwide e-commerce consumer products business was dealing with a dramatic decrease in sales over the first three years of ownership and wanted to shutter the business. With the company threatening to turn over the keys within weeks, the lender brought in...
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Following the acquisition of a multi-unit franchise operation of a national fast-food brand, the company was struggling to achieve the operating performance levels to fund its operations and perform on its debt obligations. The challenges included staffing shortages, rising costs, declining revenues, and underperforming locations – most of which were...
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A chain hotel based in the Southwest was experiencing a dispute between the managing and minority members regarding alleged financial improprieties and business mismanagement. MCA was referred by the mediator to conduct a forensic review of the hospitality company’s financial records to assess their accuracy and investigate potential irregularities; to...
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Prior to the pandemic, a multibillion-dollar international commercial lender loaned over $30 million to a commercial real estate developer secured by a mixed-use real estate property in a major Western city. Within two years, the borrower failed to meet its covenant requirements, going into default, and subsequently failed to make...
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A large regional SaaS provider in the beauty and wellness industry was experiencing critical cash flow issues. Those issues were largely tied to technology spend for future features and perceived future offerings by the company, but limited customer support and data existed to justify the strategy. MCA was engaged by...
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A lower-middle-market company in the e-commerce and print-on-demand fulfillment industry was under an LOI to be acquired by a third party. When the buyer backed out, the company was left with minimal liquidity, putting the senior secured creditor and the company itself at risk. MCA was retained by the CEO...
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MCA was appointed by the court as receiver over a distressed-flagged hotel property following a loan default by the ownership entity. The secured loan included participation by a commercial bank and the SBA. The property’s financial condition had deteriorated significantly over time, including unpaid federal and state taxes and vendor...
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MCA recently marked its ninth year of providing financial services to a large regional, branded casual restaurant chain, supporting a variety of corporate finance, business strategy, and CFO-level needs. Throughout the long-term relationship, MCA has played a key role in the chain’s growth planning and strategic decisions. From lender compliance...
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MCA Financial Group was retained by the senior secured lender as a financial advisor and restructuring advisor for the Chapter 11 bankruptcy of an international mid-market aerospace and defense technology manufacturer. The lender had provided secured financing in early 2023, with the loans later exchanged and extended before ultimately defaulting...
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For many businesses, their first acquisition is the most daunting, with uncertainties and concerns about risk, cost, and process—heightened when dealing with a distressed transaction. MCA was engaged by a large non-profit Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in the Southwest to execute its first-ever acquisition. As a provider of a...
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