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Accelerate your companies’ financial recovery

Many companies delay deploying a turnaround & restructuring strategy until pressured by lenders or suppliers. However, the likelihood of a successful turnaround increases when the strategy is implemented at the first signs of distress. Prompt action not only boosts success chances but also reduces turnaround costs and management distractions.

eCapital streamlines the funding process to get clients the funds they need, so they can turn their business around quickly and come back stronger. Using our asset-based lending products, we can work with you and your advisors to craft a financial plan allowing your company to execute its operational plan and achieve the objective of your turnaround.

Early turnaround strategies lead to better business outcomes

77

of firms that initiate restructuring early survive at least three years post-distress, either through successful turnaround or acquisition*

70

of corporate restructurings fail due to delayed action, lack of adequate planning, and access to strong financing solutions**

*Oxera
**McKinsey & Company

DIVE DEEPER

Don’t miss the red flags: Identifying businesses in financial distress

To help identify when it’s time to deploy a Turnaround & Restructuring strategy and explore financial options, below are the three primary stages of a company in distress, along with key warning signs.

STAGE 1

Early warnings of financial distress

BUSINESS INDICATORS

  • Uncontrolled growth of the business
  • Decline in marketing leads
  • Stagnant or declining revenue
  • Obsolete inventory
  • Decline in working capital
  • Reduced capital investment programs
  • Declining industry fundamentals
  • Increase in employee turnover
  • Manufacturing quality issues due to rushed work
  • Poor accounting systems and low financial reporting quality

FINANCIAL INDICATORS

  • Sustained declining or negative cash flow
  • Consistent overdrafts
  • High interest payments
  • Long cash conversion cycle
  • Violation of debt covenants
  • Revolver drawdowns
  • Poor capital budgeting
  • Extended debtor or creditor days
  • High debt-to-equity ratio
  • Low current ratio
  • Increase age in outstanding accounts payable or receivable

STAGE 2

Delays, declines & defaults

BUSINESS INDICATORS

  • Customer attrition
  • Increasing or excessive overhead costs
  • Falling margins and other profit modifiers
  • Expedited or missed shipments
  • Loss of key customers
  • Regulatory inquiries
  • Management turnover
  • Declining relationship with the bank
  • Poorly planned business succession

FINANCIAL INDICATORS

  • High levels of outstanding receivables
  • High interest payments
  • Borrowing to cover shortfalls
  • Rejection of additional credit from lender
  • Sustained decline in revenue
  • Declining EBITDA margins
  • Late payments to creditors
  • Out-of-formula loans
  • Unresolved near-term debt maturities
  • Large contingent liabilities
  • Going-concern opinion

STAGE 3

Liquidity or insolvency crisis

BUSINESS INDICATORS

  • Undue optimism
  • Forbearance letter received
  • Increasing staff attrition
  • Decreased morale and management issues
  • Unexpected sales of stock and assets

FINANCIAL INDICATORS

  • Taxes are not being paid
  • Payroll is in danger of being missed
  • Vendors cut off credit
  • Employee benefits have not been paid
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets
  • Reduction in force (RIF)
  • Payments on deliver of product (POD)
  • Full vendor payment triage
  • Restructuring professionals brought in

WHO WE WORK WITH

Our strength lies in teaming up with your partners and advisors

Turnaround Consultants

We bring valuable financial solutions and resources to support your company’s liquidity and working capital needs during the turnaround process. We can provide flexible financing options, bridge funding gaps, and assist in managing cash flow challenges. On the other hand, the turnaround consultant brings strategic insight, operational expertise, and a comprehensive understanding of the factors contributing to your financial distress. They can develop and execute a customized turnaround plan, identify areas for improvement, optimize business processes, and facilitate a return to profitability.

By combining the expertise of both entities, you can create a powerful synergy that enhances the effectiveness of your business turnaround efforts. eCapital and your turnaround consultant create a dynamic partnership that addresses your business’s financial and operational aspects, maximizing the chances of a successful turnaround and revitalizing your company’s prospects.

Debt Advisors/Debt Counsellors

eCapital brings valuable financial solutions and resources, providing access to non-traditional financing options and innovative debt restructuring solutions. We can help alleviate financial pressures, optimize your capital structure, and support your working capital needs. Simultaneously, the debt advisor offers specialized knowledge and experience in debt management, negotiation, and restructuring. They can assess your debt obligations, develop a comprehensive debt management plan, and provide guidance on navigating complex financial situations.

By combining the expertise of these two entities, you can establish a robust collaboration that amplifies your debt management strategies and financial decision-making. The alternative finance company and the debt advisor create a powerful alliance that enables you to effectively manage your debt, reduce financial risks, and set a path toward long-term financial stability and success.

Chartered Professional Accountants (CPAs)

This collaboration combines the financial expertise of eCapital with the specialized knowledge and insights provided by the CPA. Together, we can optimize your financial management and decision-making processes. eCapital brings valuable funding solutions, assisting with cash flow management, working capital needs, and innovative financing options tailored to your business. On the other hand, the CPA offers comprehensive financial analysis, reporting, and strategic guidance. They ensure accurate financial records, provide insights on tax planning, identify cost-saving opportunities, and offer advice on financial compliance. By partnering with a CPA, we can leverage our expertise to make informed financial decisions, maintain financial transparency, and achieve optimal financial health.

The synergy between eCapital and your CPA enhances your financial management capabilities, empowering your business to thrive and reach its full potential.

Strategic Advisory Firms

The collaboration of these two entities combines our team’s financial expertise with the strategic insights and guidance provided by the advisory firm. This partnership empowers your business to make well-informed decisions and execute effective strategies for growth and success. eCapital brings valuable financial solutions, including flexible funding options, working capital support, and innovative financing structures tailored to your needs. Meanwhile, the strategic advisory firm offers strategic planning, market analysis, competitive intelligence, and guidance on business development. They help identify growth opportunities, optimize operations, and navigate market challenges.

By partnering eCapital with your strategic advisory firm, you’ll gain access to a wealth of knowledge and experience, enabling you to make strategic decisions with a clear vision for long-term success.

Financial Advisors

This collaboration combines the expertise of both entities to provide comprehensive financial guidance and support. eCapital brings valuable financial solutions, such as flexible funding options, working capital assistance, and innovative financing structures. We can help address cash flow challenges, optimize capital allocation, and support your business’s financial needs. Meanwhile, the financial advisor offers strategic financial planning, investment advice, risk management strategies, and expertise in financial analysis. They provide insights into wealth management and financial goal-setting and help navigate complex financial decisions.

eCapital and your financial advisor create a powerful partnership that combines financial expertise and personalized guidance, ensuring that your business makes sound financial decisions, achieves financial goals, and maximizes its overall financial health.

Attorneys

Partnering eCapital with your attorney can bring tremendous benefits and peace of mind to your business.

This collaboration combines the financial expertise of eCapital with the legal knowledge and guidance the attorney provides. Together, they ensure that your financial transactions and agreements are legally sound, compliant and protect your business’s interests.

eCapital offers valuable financial solutions, such as flexible funding options, working capital support, and innovative financing structures. Simultaneously, the attorney provides legal counsel, assists in contract negotiation, reviews legal documents, and ensures regulatory compliance. This partnership helps you navigate complex legal matters related to financing, risk management, and business transactions.

By having an attorney as a partner, eCapital can confidently make informed decisions while minimizing legal risks and maximizing legal protection. This collaboration ensures that your business operates within the bounds of the law, mitigates legal challenges, and maintains a solid legal foundation for sustainable growth and success.

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OUR PHILOSOPHY

A financing partner built for turnaround and resilience

Clients choose eCapital when they need an engaged, solutions-oriented, long-term credit partner with proven capacity, creativity, and continuity. Our expertise is customization—whether on a $5 million or $150 million facility, employing a meticulous, hands-on strategies.

Our tight-knit group of financing experts are agile and client-centric, yet backed by extensive resources with the scale to conquer any challenge. This means we are going to be a better credit partner through every business cycle, bringing capabilities and passion—as patient, flexible problem-solvers—other providers simply do not have. Our track record speaks for itself.

Fast facts
19
YEARS FUNDING BUSINESS SUCCESS
42
CLIENTS FINANCED
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Frequently asked questions
about restructuring & turnaround

What is business restructuring?

Business restructuring involves reorganizing a company’s operations, finances, or structure to improve efficiency, cut costs, or recover from financial distress. This may include debt restructuring, asset sales, leadership changes, or revising operational strategies to stabilize and position the business for long-term growth.

When should a business consider restructuring?

Restructuring should be considered when a company experiences persistent cash flow issues, declining revenue, rising debt, or is at risk of insolvency. Early intervention improves the chances of recovery and may help avoid more severe outcomes like bankruptcy.

What is a business turnaround?

A turnaround is a focused effort to restore a business’s performance after a period of decline. It often follows a restructuring and involves implementing strategic changes, securing new financing, and realigning operations to drive profitability and growth.

How can financing support a successful turnaround?

Turnaround-focused financing, such as asset-based lending or invoice factoring, can provide immediate working capital to pay down urgent obligations, fund critical operations, and create breathing room for long-term planning. eCapital offers flexible funding designed specifically for distressed or transitioning businesses.

Can a business still qualify for financing during a turnaround?

Yes. Unlike traditional banks, specialty lenders like eCapital assess the value of your assets and the potential for recovery, not just your credit history or financials. This allows businesses in distress to access funding when they need it most.

What types of financing are best during a restructuring phase?

The most common and effective options include:

  • Asset-Based Lending (ABL) – to unlock capital from accounts receivable, inventory, or equipment.
  • Invoice Factoring – to improve liquidity by accelerating receivables.
  • Inventory Financing – to fund inventory build-up without upfront cash strain.

What role does eCapital play in turnaround situations?

eCapital acts as a strategic financial partner, providing fast, flexible funding and working alongside your advisors, accountants, or legal team to structure solutions that meet immediate cash flow needs while supporting longer-term recovery plans.

Is restructuring always a sign of failure?

Not at all. Many successful businesses undergo restructuring to adapt to changing markets, seize new opportunities, or overcome temporary challenges. With the right strategy and funding, restructuring can be a smart move to strengthen the business.

How quickly can eCapital provide funding during a turnaround?

eCapital is known for its speed. Businesses can access working capital in as little as 24 hours, which is critical during times of financial stress when immediate action is needed.

How do I get started with turnaround financing?

Reach out to eCapital for a consultation. Their team will assess your situation, explore available assets, and tailor a financing strategy that aligns with your business goals—helping you stabilize, recover, and grow with confidence.

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