More About Special Solutions Group Services

The Special Solutions Group at ICON Capital Group provides merger and acquisition, recapitalization, restructuring and turnaround advisory services for small to large middle market companies experiencing financial difficulties with an emphasis on multi-unit franchised restaurants and retail, along with food and beverage related companies.  Our professionals have advised both debtors, creditors, shareholders and equity groups in the restructuring of overleveraged or underperforming companies and/or company assets, utilizing in and out-of-court solutions.

Recapitalization.
A distinct variation of the above process, a “recap” involves the sale of a majority interest in a company, with the seller retaining a sizeable ownership stake. This type of transaction has become immensely popular, allowing company owners to receive substantial liquidity but use “other people’s money” for growth, acquisitions, research and development. As the company then grows in value via increased sales and other acquisitions, the owner's equity stake increases in value accordingly. When the company reaches the proper critical mass and is sold again, the owner’s “second bite of the apple” could be larger than his first.

Restructuring.
ICON Capital Group restructuring services focus on companies undergoing a period of unexpected financial or operational turbulence. Our clients have included companies, secured lenders, unsecured creditors, and shareholders. ICON Capital Group's merger and acquisition professionals are often called upon to analyze the potential sale of the company or its operating assets, while our financing professionals examine innovative strategies to restructure the company's debt and equity. We are comfortable both in and outside bankruptcy court and have experience in this specialized area. Collectively, our merger, acquisition and financing specialists can provide a solution that maximizes value for all constituencies

Crisis Management Advisory.
ICON Capital Group is a leading independent international professional services firm specializing in performance improvement, turnaround management and corporate advisory services. ICON Capital have drawn on our unparalleled depth and breadth of operational expertise to provide clients with hands-on management and advisory services, and in the process, have built a demonstrable track record of solving complex business and financial problems, boosting performance and maximizing value for stakeholders. With an international network of world-class professionals, which extends across North America, Europe, and Latin America, ICON Capital Group offers clients experienced and dedicated resources on a truly international basis.

Through our offices in Atlanta (engagements within North America), Miami (engagements within Latin America) and London (engagements within Europe - EU), ICON Capital serves private equity firms, investment banks, hedge funds, lenders, law firms, and other financial investors, as well as closely-held private and public corporations and other strategic investors.

Turnaround and Restructuring
ICON Capital Group has developed a leading reputation for delivering pragmatic, commercially-oriented restructuring and turnaround solutions in complex situations involving financial distress. Whether through formal appointments as Liquidators or Receivers and Managers, or in informal, negotiated contexts, ICON Capital is recognized for our ability to bring leadership and commercial acumen to the most complex and challenging business and financial environments.

ICON Capital Group commitment to quality at all levels begins and ends with our staff members. Our staff members are a blend of seasoned expatriate expertise working alongside local staff. From the most junior to the most experienced, all our professionals are taught the importance of understanding a business at both a financial, operational and strategic level. This approach sets us apart from our industry peers, and allows us to deliver innovative, value-generating solutions sensitively and efficiently in the most complex of business and financial environments. We understand the importance of delivering results, and are skilled at bringing a fresh perspective to stalled or deadlocked restructurings with an unbiased opinion.

Our team brings deep expertise in matters involving assets, business relationships or financial exposure. We have successfully maximized value and operations in numerous situations. In addition, several ICON Capital Group professionals have conducted due diligence on behalf of investors bidding for portfolios of non-performing loans. Through our headquartered office in Atlanta, ICON Capital Group is able to provide an internal assessment and work within our partner offices in either Miami (engagements within Latin America) or London (engagements within Europe - EU). Depended upon the location, the complexity of the turnaround the client, we are able to build on our already established internal network and local expertise to assist clients with operations on an international basis.

Our Turnaround and Restructuring services include:

Turnaround Advisory
During a restructuring, ICON Capital Group works alongside company management to develop a plan that makes sense and is able to be executed. We provide advice on specific aspects of the turnaround process, and help manage complex constituency relations and communications.

Turnaround and Restructuring services include:

Interim and Crisis Management
Through our Interim and Crisis Management services, ICON Capital Group helps companies that are in trouble, underperforming or have challenged divisions work through periods of crisis or change in order to enable improved operational or financial performance. Our professionals offer critical advice or step into key management positions, such as Chief Restructuring Officer, Chief Financial Officer or Chief Executive Officer, to provide crucial stability and guidance to clients, customers, creditors and employees.

Our Interim Management services add valuable support to the turnaround process, immediately filling critical leadership vacancies and shortening the lead-time for implementing specific turnaround initiatives. Our management and leadership experience allow ICON Capital Group to provide much needed insight into the strengths and weaknesses of an organization in terms of its ability to execute a turnaround plan.

Early recognition of issues and understanding key warning indicators are critical to maximizing the potential of any major turnaround initiative. This enables ICON Capital Group to intervene quickly and explore a greater range of options than if a company is experiencing a full blown liquidity crisis. During the initial stages of a turnaround, the experience, credibility and calming influence of ICON Capital Group professionals can play a vital role in engaging employees on a positive level. Once the turnaround is underway, ICON Capital Group is able to plan for a smooth transition to permanent management, successfully positioning incoming executives to continue the company's restructuring process and forge ahead.

Interim and Crisis Management services include:

Creditor Advisory
ICON Capital Group provides support to creditor groups with interests in companies engaged in complex restructuring, bankruptcy and distressed situations. We offer a focused spectrum of creditor advisory services that enables lender groups, bondholders and other investors to clearly evaluate the risks and opportunities associated with a company's business plan on a historical, interim and going forward basis. ICON Capital Group helps clients reach - and act on - informed business judgments to maximize overall recoveries.

Our Creditor Advisory services include:

ICON Capital Group looks forward to assisting you as a client, if we may answer any additional questions about our firm as to how ICON Capital Group may assist your firm as an integral advisor to your transaction, please contact our President/CEO, Julian Frost at 1-770-804-1112.