MCA Financial Group practices nationwide, serving clients from a variety of different industries. Our experience in various industries, as well as technical expertise in Corporate Restructuring, Litigation Support & Expert Testimony, Mergers & Acquisitions, and Valuation Services, enable us to provide quality solutions in a timely manner.
RECENT ENGAGEMENTS
Community Hospital
The hospital opened without requisite working capital and soon faced a financial crisis. The secured debt was funded through an EB-5 Visa program, a USCIS program for foreign investors created to stimulate the U.S. economy through job creation and capital investment. Approximately 112 foreign families pursuing green cards comprised the $56 million EB5’s debt. MCA secured a senior real estate lender to fund operations and the restructuring plan.
$45MM
ARIZONA
Physician Group Medical Practice
Hired by both parties in a divorce, MCA’s professionals completed a business valuation of a multi-physician medical practice. MCA analyzed the financials, interviewed the parties, researched the industry and the market, addressed growth options, and selected a valuation approach. MCA’s attentive team delivered a thorough and objective business valuation that served as a basis for the divorce settlement.
$1.6MM
ARIZONA
Warehouse
After opening a second 500,000 sq. ft warehouse, the company ran out of cash and faced shutdown, as the secured lender was not willing to advance on operating losses. MCA implemented a plan to consolidate ops, reduce inventory, and adjust costs to regain break even cash flow. MCA secured real estate and ABL lenders through a successful sale process, resulting in full recoveries/recoveries for the secured/unsecured lenders.
$240MM
REGIONAL
Neutraceutical Supplements
MCA Financial was retained to review the annual forecast and conduct a business assessment. MCA analyzed the company’s data, revenue, cost inputs, projected financials and additionally identified opportunities for improvements within the operations. A 13-week cash flow and detailed analysis and more was presented, advising the company on a path toward liquidity and growth.
$217MM
NATIONAL
Food Processing
MCA was the court appointed receiver for a group of companies who provided blending, packaging, and production of real dairy and dairy substitutes. The company was over-advanced on its line of credit and out of cash. MCA developed and led a restructuring plan that reduced expenses and sold each facet of the business to different buyers, resulting in full payment to the bank and payment to certain unsecured creditors.
$45MM
NATIONAL
Car Washes
MCA was engaged by the lender in a non-dischargeability case against an individual Debtor for a judgment of $17MM. MCA investigated historical activity, and provided expert reports and testimony illustrating fraudulent financial statements and unauthorized use of loan proceeds. MCA’s independent and objective work researching the facts assisted the court in concluding that the debt was, in fact, non-dischargeable to the debtor.
$25MM
ARIZONA
Auto Dealerships
The owners of the auto dealership engaged MCA Financial to review its LOI and the terms and documents of its prospective sale and building lease. MCA detailed findings in a report, which advised the seller on the terms of the sale and the proposed lease of the building to the prospective buyer, resulting in an increase in the sale price and to more favorable lease terms with the buyer.
$20MM
SOUTHWEST
Commercial Development
MCA Financial Group was hired by a family office to perform due diligence and the valuation of a 200MM real estate investment opportunity. MCA’s team’s real estate industry experience was key in its ability to quickly and expediently evaluate and report on the investment opportunity, empowering its client to proceed with confidence and resolve.
$200MM TRANSACTION ON VALUE
SOUTHWEST
Customized Vehicles
MCA was engaged by counsel to serve as the economic damages expert and to analyze and rebut the plaintiff's claims for damages. MCA’s established material errors and flaws in the plaintiff's damages calculations and assisted the defendant’s legal counsel in prevailing on summary judgment, resulting in a dismissal for its client.
REGIONAL
Publication
Retained by Secured Lender after payment default by borrower. MCA was appointed as a Responsible Party by the Bankruptcy Court in NY to oversee and maintain operations during the pendency of the Ch. 11 case. Lender credit bid to own business and retained MCA to manage and rebuild profitability and then manage the business sale process two years later.
$40MM
NEW YORK, PENNSYLVANIA,
TEXAS, ARIZONA
Oil Country Tubular Goods
MCA was retained to develop and implement an operational restructuring plan together with management and advise on loan restructuring and financing. With management, successfully reduced excess working capital, restructured or eliminated unprofitable customer relationships and improved EBITDA.
$150MM
TEXAS/CENTRAL US REGION
Used Car Sales / Auto Finance
MCA investigated material loan defaults and potential fraud for the asset-based lender and was subsequently appointed receiver by the Chancery Court. MCA mobilized quickly to take control of finances, maximized collateral, and executed on the sale of the remaining loan portfolio.
$80MM
MID-ATLANTIC REGION
Manufacturer of Mobile Antennas
MCA was appointed Receiver during a shareholder dispute to oversee and maintain operations and lead the company through a court ordered dissolution process. MCA lead operations and managed a successful sales and marketing effort for the business resulting in a Court approved sale.
$15MM
MIDWEST/SOUTHWEST REGIONS
Pawn Shop/Title Loan Chain
MCA Financial Group provided litigation consulting services and forensic accounting services. MCA issued an independent and compelling expert report, testified at trial, and successfully rebutted the opposing expert opinions. The court found in favor of MCA’s client.
$10MM
METRO PHOENIX, ARIZONA
Bar/Liquid Soap Manufacturer
MCA was retained by secured lender to assist in navigating through a material loan default by its borrower on a $40 million loan commitment. Borrower was suffering losses and MCA developed strategies to trigger a recapitalization of the company including a 100% repayment to MCA's client.
$240MM
NATIONAL
Remanufacturer of Toner Cartridges
After material industry changes, MCA was appointed Receiver to manage operations and lead a sale process in an effort to repay creditors. MCA's efforts resulted in 100% recovery for all secured lenders and reduced recoveries for unsecured creditors. Neither would have been accomplished through a straight asset liquidation and MCA's ability to maintain the operations while leading a sale process greatly enhanced value.
$65MM
NATIONAL/MEXICO
Apparel Manufacturer and Direct Sales
Retained by Secured lender to assist and oversee business wind-down and sale of assets. MCA Financial Group’s retail industry expertise, keen handling of shifting market conditions, and commitment to collaboration with management were key in the successful development and execution of a revised liquidation strategy.
$60MM
NATIONAL
Physician Group Medical Practice
Retained to investigate inappropriate accounting and payments by a partner in this practice. MCA's report was utilized and relied upon by the physician group’s outside counsel in mediation to effectuate a settlement, saving the physician group considerable time and costs.
ARIZONA
Attendant Healthcare Services
MCA completed the sale of an attendant care services company which was affiliated with Arizona’s medicaid program, AHCCCS. Retained by the owner, MCA’s team conducted a thorough valuation of the business, determined pricing, and created marketing material highlighting the business operations and financials and more.
ARIZONA
Sand & Gravel Operations
MCA Financial served as the exclusive advisor to the owner of a large, strategically important construction aggregates operation. MCA’s team managed the entire sale process and facilitated the due diligence and negotiations with the buyer. Numerous purchase offers were received, and a successful transaction closed.
ARIZONA
Restaurant Franchise
MCA developed a 36-month “pandemic” plan, which became critical for the survival of this restaurant operator that had been impacted severely by the pandemic. MCA’s forward-looking strategy included restructuring both the senior and subordinated lenders’ notes and ensuring survival and sustainability for the client, its lender partners, and its suppliers.
$110MM
NATIONAL
Merchant Services Processing
MCA was retained by management and shareholders to review the already negotiated terms of its sale to a much larger strategic player in the industry. Based on MCA's strong analysis, the client successfully renegotiated the terms of the transaction, resulting in a significantly increased purchase price and improved terms for the seller.
$50MM
NATIONAL
Fast Casual and QSR
MCA Financial played a key role in financing for a national restaurant chain with over 100 locations. The SBA’s Main Street Lending Program -- Expanded Loan Facility or MSELF provided an excellent restructuring solution for this pre-pandemic healthy company needing a bridge to better times.
$250MM
NATIONAL
Ticketing and Fan Engagement Technology
Retained to serve as CRO and as an independent director. MCA guided the continued operations of the business and procured a loan through the PPP program, recapitalized the company and effectuated an orderly transition with near full recovery of senior debt.
$80MM
INTERNATIONAL
Sub-prime Automotive Dealer-Lender
MCA was appointed as a state court receiver over the business operations of a subprime automotive dealer/lender. The case relied upon MCA’s expertise in the automotive industry to investigate vehicle title transactions and movement throughout several states in order to prove fraud and other violations by the company’s owners. MCA assisted in asset recovery and obtaining judgments for the benefit of creditors.
CENTRAL STATES
Aerospace Parts Manufacturer
MCA served as Interim Chief Financial Officer for this national aerospace parts manufacturer for approximately 10 months, on behalf of an institutional majority shareholder. MCA led business improvement plans and enhanced financial reporting. MCA supported the business sale process including due diligence, negotiations, and closing.
$25MM
NATIONAL
Concert Promotion Business
MCA was appointed liquidating trustee pursuant to a confirmed plan of liquidation regarding an alleged Ponzi scheme, in which owners of a concert promotion business had perpetrated a fraud involving in excess of $50 million. MCA was responsible for preparing detailed analysis of all cash sources and uses, negotiating final asset recovery and final distribution under the plan, and providing expert witness testimony in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of Arizona.
$50MM OF FRAUD
NATIONAL
ceramic
MCA was the court appointed receiver for this provider of prenatal ultrasound screening and related testing. The company shareholders were in dispute over operations and ownership, and were under investigation by regulatory agencies and was running out of cash. MCA led a successful negotiation and settlement with regulatory agencies, implemented revised procedures, closed under-performing locations, and negotiated a settlement between the shareholders resulting in the sale of the company.
$35MM
PHOENIX, ARIZONA
Warehouse
MCA was retained by the board at critical juncture in growth strategy. After opening a second 500,000 sqft warehouse, the company ran out of cash and faced a business shutdown, as the secured lender was not willing to advance on operating losses. MCA developed and led a reorganization plan to consolidate operations, substantially reduce inventory, and adjust costs to regain breakeven cash flow. MCA led the company and the secured real estate and ABL lenders through a successful sale process via the Delaware Bankruptcy Court, resulting in full recoveries for the secured lenders and recoveries for the unsecured lenders.
$240MM
REGIONAL
Real Estate
MCA was appointed receiver over a multi-state organization holding real estate investments, limited partnership interests, and joint ventures by a group of creditors to search, secure, and recover on assets. Lender and investor obligations exceeded $100 million and the process was highly litigious. MCA successfully recovered and monetized assets for distribution to lenders and investors.
EXCEEDED $50MM ASSETS
MULTI-STATE
Food Processing
MCA was the court appointed receiver for a group of companies with locations in Ohio, Nebraska, and California who provided blending, packaging, and production of real dairy and dairy substitutes. The company was over-advanced on its line of credit and out of cash. Significant vendor issues existed. MCA developed and led a restructuring plan that reduced expenses and sold each facet of the business to different buyers, resulting in full payment to the bank and payment to certain unsecured creditors.
$45MM
NATIONAL
3PL
MCA was the lender’s advisor for a $75 million national 3PL (supply chain management solutions, logistics services, and other related supply chain driven services). The company had identified the potential embezzlement of what was estimated to be $8 million by their Chief Financial Officer. Out of cash and in an over-advanced situation with the lender, vendors had stopped shipping and operations were at a standstill. MCA helped to identify additional embezzled funds bringing the total to $16 million. MCA was appointed Chief Restructuring Officer and successfully negotiated with the lender and vendors to reestablish production and operations. With operations reestablished the bank was able to sell its note, with minimal deficiency, to a private equity buyer.
$75MM
NATIONAL