ABCs, through DWC’s role as the fiduciary Assignee, allows troubled companies to liquidate and be sold as a going concern, avoiding the expense and uncertainty of bankruptcy.
IDENTIFY OWNERSHIP TRANSITION PROCESS
DISCUSSION AND AGREEMENT CONDUCT ASSIGNMENT FOR BENEFIT OF CREDITORS
CLAIM REVIEW AND DISTRIBUTION OF ASSETS
As an alternative to bankruptcy, DWC acts as an Assignee for the Benefit of Creditors (ABC) in complex asset disposition. As an Assignee, DWC facilitates the preservation of operational value and ensures creditor interests are protected through the maximization of value. The ABC process is often much more efficient and less costly than other options such as bankruptcy or bulk sales.
DWC works to facilitate a rapid and efficient process to maximize liquidation value. Utilizing our extensive fiduciary and financial experience, we validate market values and ensure creditor interests are protected while enterprises are transitioned to new ownership.
DWC helps debtors and creditors of an operating business design an appropriate asset sale remedy to maximize value by preserving the business enterprise.
DWC validates the sale purchase price and confirms that other essential terms are fair and reasonable.
DWC facilitates transition of possession, sale closing and collection of purchase funds for the benefit of the creditors and other stakeholders.
DWC assures the sale process is at arm’s length and at fair market value.
Douglas Wilson Companies engages a four phase approach to successfully resolve the ABC process of going concern businesses subject to distress.
The ABC process is often much more efficient and less costly than other options such as bankruptcy or bulk sales. DWC’s expertise as a fiduciary, in all kinds of industries, allows for an immediate business solution that other remedies cannot provide.
Douglas Wilson Companies provides all stakeholders with a maximum return due to its rapid and efficient approach to provide business and other solutions.
Having been appointed in well over 1,200 fiduciary assignments, DWC has a robust track record of appropriately liquidating assets, maximizing values and thus recoveries for creditors.
PHASE I
IDENTIFY OPTIONS AND APPROPRIATE RESOLUTION
PHASE II DISCUSSION AND AGREEMENT ON FAIR TRANSACTION
Work with stakeholders to identify options and select appropriate resolution process.
DWC, as a proposed Assignee, reviews assets and potential disposition options with the stakeholders and their professionals. DWC helps present the best options to maximize values and provide the greatest return to creditors.
Facilitate discussion and agreement on appropriate terms, validate fair market values, and ensure transaction is fair and at arm’s length.
DWC uses its expertise and experience to negotiate appropriate terms and validates the transaction to confirm that creditors are receiving best possible outcome, given facts at issue.
THE NET RESULT
DWC helps both creditors and debtors maximize options to improve values and ultimately returns to both debtors and creditors.
THE NET RESULT
DWC obtains best terms and validates values being paid.