• Rapid Response. Lasting Recovery.

    When liquidity is tight and stakeholders are anxious, we bring order to chaos. We stabilize operations, preserve cash, and rebuild value for a sustainable future.

  • What We Do

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    Module I: Situation Assessment & Stabilization

    Liquidity Management · 13-Week Cash Flow · Crisis Containment
    Stopping the bleeding before planning the c

    • Liquidity Assessment & Management
    • Establishing rigorous 13-week cash flow forecasting and cash “ring-fencing” to ensure survival.
    • Stakeholder Management:
    • Acting as a trusted intermediary between management, lenders, shareholders, and suppliers to buy time and maintain confidence.
    • Rapid Diagnostic:
    • Identifying the root causes of distress (operational, financial, or market-driven) within weeks.
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    Module II: Operational Turnaround

    Cost Reduction · Working Capital Release · Profitability Restoration
    Fixing the business model, not just the balance sheet.

    • Performance Improvement Programs (PIP) :
    • Implementing rapid cost reduction (SG&A, COGS) and footprint optimization to restore margins.
    • Working Capital Release:
    • Unlocking cash trapped in inventory, receivables, and payables to self-fund the turnaround.
    • Core Business Focus:
    • Divesting non-core assets and discontinuing unprofitable product lines to refocus resources.
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    Module III: Financial Restructuring

    Debt Restructuring · Capital Structure Optimization · Refinancing
    Creating a capital structure the business can support.

    • Debt Renegotiation & Rescheduling:
    • Negotiating with lenders to amend covenants, extend maturities, or convert debt to equity.
    • Capital Structure Optimization:
    • Designing a sustainable capital structure that aligns with the company’s cash flow generation capacity.
    • Stakeholder Negotiation Support:
    • Developing term sheets and negotiating strategies for debtor-in-possession (DIP) financing or exit facilities.
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    Module IV: Interim Management (CRO Services)

    Core Issues: Leadership · Decision Making · Governance
    Hands-on leadership when you n

    • Chief Restructuring Officer (CRO) :
    • Providing experienced CROs or interim executives to lead the turnaround, manage crises, and make tough decisions.
    • Board Advisory:
    • Advising boards on fiduciary duties, insolvency risks, and strategic alternatives.
    • Project Management Office (PMO):
    • Setting up and running the PMO to track initiatives, manage milestones, and ensure accountability.
  • Why Villeneuve

    Decisive Action. Proven Results.

    Restructuring is not just about cutting costs; it’s about making tough choices to save a business. We combine financial expertise with operational know-how to navigate the complex stakeholder landscape.

    • Speed is Our Currency:
    • We deploy teams within days, not weeks, to assess liquidity and stop cash burn immediately.
    • Operational DNA:
    • We don’t just look at spreadsheets; we go to the factory floor, the warehouses, and the front lines to find real savings.
    • Trusted by Creditors & Owners:
    • Our reputation for integrity and realism makes us a trusted partner for both lender committees and equity sponsors.
    • Contingency Alignment:
    • We are open to success-fee structures that align our compensation with the recovery of your business.