Recent Engagements-Turnaround Management, Working Capital Management, Business Strategy, Capital Raising

The following is a summary of our previous engagements.

Project Protein

Strategic review, profit improvement and working capital management for an integrated poultry business with annual turnover of $34 million.

'Funds Management' Pty Ltd

Performance review and 6-month workout plan for underperforming Australian Funds Management Company on behalf of European shareholders.

Project Pulp Strategic review, working capital and turnaround management of a multi site beverage company with turnover of $25 million. 
Hunter Angels Launch of angels investment group in Newcastle, formulating & documenting end to end investment process, group charter & web marketing strategies.
Mater Hospital  Developed value driver analytical tool for Mater Hospital to increase profit margins in operating rooms from 10% - 25% on agreed baselines.

Project Zulu

Strategic review, working capital and turnaround management of a commercial construction company with annual turnover of $50 million.
   
Project Dark Side Strategic review and M&A advisory for a plant hire group with operations in Qld, NSW and SA.
Medical Research Institute 600 medical researchers - improved culture, problem management & collaboration across all 8 medical programs. Creative problem solving & collaboration skills now embedded in senior leadership team practices.
Project Drill Strategic review, working capital and turnaround management for a mining services company with annual turnover of $9 million.
Sydney Water Streamlined the close out for major sewage projects and implemented strategies that resulted in further work for Alliance with Sydney Water.
Project Movers Strategic review, working capital and turnaround management for a transport and logistics company with annual turnover of $15 million.
Lamont Constructions Strategic review, working capital and turnaround management for a building company with annual turnover of $75 million. 
Medical Device Co. Venture capital readiness and raising of $800K for the commercialisation of a portable IV drip.
Project Blunt Strategic review for a plywood manufacturer with annual turnover of $22 million.
Mater Hospital Analysis and identification of spare capacity to engage with private equity backed group of orthopaedic surgeons. Resulted in increased session availability & theatre utilisation for orthopaedic surgeons.
Project GWB M&A advisory for an engineering business with annual turnover of $15 million.
Brisbane Concrete Pumping Financial restructuring, capital raising and turnaround management of Queensland's largest concrete pumping business.
St Vincent's Private Hospital Design and implementation of continuous improvement processes and software for all departments at St Vincent's Private Hospital, Sydney.
Dick Johnson Racing

Financial restructuring of the Dick Johnson Racing Group of companies.

Sydney hospital group Performance improvement program for Sydney hospital group - 20% increase in occupancy rates and first return to profitability in 18 months by engaging management team with referring psychiatric doctors.
NSW Meat Processor Design and instal performance management system for NSW meat processor - reduced staff turnover by 58% and trebled production capacity and throughput.
WA Building Company Design and instal balanced scorecard for WA's largest housing provider - performance metrics & technology delivered to all state-wide offices with decreased waiting lists being key result.
Project Fordor Business strategy, profit improvement, cash flow & working capital management, capital raising and successful turnaround management of a manufacturing business with annual turnover of $25 million
Project George Business strategy, profit improvement, cash flow and working capital management and financial restructuring of a property development business with annual turnover of $20 million.
Project Bumper

Business strategy, profit improvement, cash flow and working capital management and turnaround management of a manufacturing company with annual turnover of $48 million.

Project Apple

Business strategy, profit improvement, cash flow and working capital management and turnaround management of an agricultural group with substantial feedlot operations and land holdings.

Project Argentina

Valuation of a sheet metal fabrication business with annual turnover of $4 million.

Project Barry Business strategy, profit improvement, cash flow and working capital management and successful turnaround management of a transport and logistics group with annual turnover $50 million.
Project BCC Business strategy, profit improvement, cash flow and working capital management for a retail business with annual turnover of $2 million.
Project Boxman Acquisition due diligence of a packaging solutions company with annual turnover of $4 million.
Project Breakfree Business strategy, profit improvement, cash flow and working capital management and  turnaround management of a professional services company.
Project Burn Business strategy, cash flow and working capital management and turnaround management of a distributor of coal and petroleum products with annual turnover of £850 million.
Project CC's Business strategy review of a retail apparel group with annual turnover of $6 million.
Project Cook Business strategy review, profit improvement, cash flow and working capital management of a UK listed company involved with the provision of materials to companies in the electronics, steel and precious metals industries. Annual turnover £2 billion.
Project Crossover Acquisition due diligence of a commercial printing business with annual turnover of $5 million.
Project DMG Acquisition due diligence on a UK software development company. Annual turnover £220 million.
Project Drott Business strategy, profit improvement, cash flow and working capital management, capital raising and turnaround management and finance raising for an earthmoving business with annual turnover of $4 million.
Project Esky Business strategy review, cash flow and working capital management and turnaround management of a UK listed pulp and paper manufacturer with annual turnover £130 million.
Project ET Business strategy review, profit improvement, cash flow and working capital management, capital raising and turnaround management of a national distributor of hardware and building products with annual turnover of $10 million.
Project Eurot Business strategy review, profit improvement, cash flow and working capital management, capital raising and turnaround management of a UK listed distributor of mobile handsets with annual turnover of £250 million.
Project Evolve Business strategy review, cash flow and working capital management and turnaround management of a group of fast food franchises.
Project Fine Business strategy review, cash flow and working capital management and turnaround management of a UK listed motor vehicle parts retailer with annual turnover of £180 million.
Project Gun Slinger Business strategy review, profit improvement, cash flow and working capital management, capital raising and turnaround management of a group of furniture retail stores with annual turnover of $5 million.
Project HAMA Business strategy review for a property development company with annual turnover of $30 million.
Project HMM Business strategy review of a mail distribution business with annual turnover of £120 million.
Project Holland Business strategy review, cash flow and working capital management, profit improvment and turnaround management of a UK manufacturer of tooling products for the pharmaceutical industry with annual turnover £10 million.
Project Ironbar Business strategy review, cash flow and working capital management, profit improvement and business turnaround management of a UK listed steel fabricator with annual turnover of £90 million.
Project JTP Business strategy review, cash flow and working capital management and divestment of a printing business with annual turnover of $4 million.
Project LI Business strategy review and finance raising for a laminate fabrication and distribution business with annual turnover of $3 million.
Project Loch Business strategy review, cash flow and working capital management and capital raising for a stockfeed manufacturer with annual turnover of $5 million.
Project Lorikeet Successful development of a strategy to bring the Lorikeet Construction group of companies out of Voluntary Administration.
Project Metal

Business strategy review, cash flow and working capital management and business turnaround management of a sheet metal fabrication business.

Project Network Business strategy review, cash flow and working capital management, profit improvement and business turnaround management of an IT business with annual turnover of $4 million.
Project Network #2

Human capital management review of an IT Infrastructure services business with annual turnover of $3 million.

Project Newcastle Business strategy review, cash flow and working capital management, profit improvement and business turnaround management of a UK listed company involved with the provision of telephony, cable television, internet and broadcasting services. Annual turnover £3 billion.
Project Outfit Acquisition due diligence of a shopfitting business with annual turnover of $4 million.
Project Pope

Lead advisory and financial due diligence on the proposed acquisition of a seafood wholesale business.

Project Pulp Business strategy review, cash flow and working capital management, capital raising and business turnaround management of a printing company with annual turnover of $6 million.
Project Railway Business strategic review, business planning and capital raising for a corporate training business with annual turnover of $3 million.
Project Resolve

Strategic advisory role for one of Australia's leading financial planning groups.

Project Ruby Business strategy review and capital raising for a strip mining company with annual turnover of $4.5 million.
Project Security Acquisition due diligence of a security card manufacturer with annual turnover of $20 million.
Project Slab Business strategy review, capital raising and business turnaround management of a retail franchise business.
Project Soar Business strategy review, cash flow and working capital management, capital raising and business turnaround management of a pharmaceutical manufacturer with annual turnover of $18 million.
Project Swipe Business strategy review, cash flow and working capital management and business turnaround management of a security printing company with annual turnover of $110 million.
Project Tidal Wave Business strategy review and corporate turnaround consulting for a fast food retail business.
Project Transformer Business strategy review of a company involved in the broadcasting industry.
Project Transformer

Business strategy review, cash flow and working capital management, corporate turnaround consulting of a multi-site car and truck hire business.

Project Trex Acquisition due diligence of a mining services business with annual turnover of $6 million.
Project Vent Business strategy review, cash flow and working capital management, capital raising and corporate turnaround consulting for a fixed line European telecommunications company with annual turnover of £250 million.
Project Walk Business strategy review, cash flow and working capital management for a professional services company.
Project White Business strategy planning and commercialisation project for a residential and commercial real estate company.
Project Whoopee Business strategy review, cash flow and working capital management and corporate turnaround consulting of a wholesaler of fancy dress and joke related products with annual turnover of £10 million.
Project Zulu Business strategy review, cash flow and working capital management and corporate turnaround consulting for a commercial construction company with annual turnover of $50 million.