CPM Services provides Independent Business Reviews (IBR) to companies, financial institutions, investors, creditors and other stakeholders requiring an objective and comprehensive assessment of a business’s financial position, operational performance and future prospects. Our reviews are designed to provide an independent perspective on the company’s circumstances, allowing stakeholders to make informed decisions based on reliable information and a realistic assessment of the business.
An Independent Business Review typically involves a detailed examination of the company’s historical financial performance, current financial position, cash flow projections, working capital requirements, debt structure, operational capabilities and management’s proposed business strategies. Particular attention is given to the assumptions underlying financial forecasts, the company’s ability to meet its obligations and the reasonableness of any proposed turnaround or restructuring measures.
These reviews are particularly valuable where a company is experiencing financial pressure, seeking additional funding, negotiating revised repayment arrangements or considering a formal restructuring process. An IBR can also assist lenders and investors in assessing their exposure to a particular business, evaluating the prospects of recovery and determining whether continued financial support or alternative intervention may be justified.
Through the practical experience of Pat Pattinson and Jaco Durandt in business rescue and corporate restructuring, CPM brings an understanding of the commercial realities facing financially distressed businesses. Our approach extends beyond a review of financial statements and projections to consider the operational, management and commercial factors that may influence the company’s ability to achieve its stated objectives.
Upon completion of the review, CPM provides an independent assessment of the company’s circumstances, highlighting material risks, identifying opportunities for improvement and making practical recommendations regarding its future direction. Depending on the scope of the engagement, these recommendations may include operational improvements, financial restructuring, revised funding arrangements, asset disposals or the implementation of a formal turnaround strategy.
At CPM Services, our Independent Business Reviews are founded on objectivity, professional judgement and a commitment to providing stakeholders with a clear understanding of the company’s position. Our objective is to ensure that decisions concerning the future of a business are supported by sound financial analysis, realistic assumptions and practical recommendations that promote responsible decision-making and the preservation of value.
CPM Services provides professional business brokering services, assisting business owners, investors and prospective purchasers with business sales, acquisitions and ownership transfers. Drawing on experience in business rescue, restructuring and turnaround management, we help clients assess business value, identify opportunities, navigate negotiations and facilitate commercially sound transactions.
Not sure how your business is really doing? A Business Health Check is a review of your company’s finances and operations. It spots early signs of trouble, shows you the risks and opportunities, and gives you clear next steps. You’ll know where your business stands and what to do about it.
Business rescue offers a formal legal route to recovery for companies in financial distress. Under the oversight of a licensed practitioner, your business is protected from creditors while it restructures. During that time, a rescue plan is developed, published and implemented, giving the business a real chance to stabilise, rebuild and keep trading.
Leading a turnaround takes authority and a clear plan. A CRO takes charge of your company’s operational and financial recovery, ensuring that all stakeholders involved are brought together around a unified recovery plan. They implement immediate changes and operate independently from the current management team.
Whether you’re ready to step back or need to leave, the right exit takes planning. We develop tailored exit plans for business owners. Our options include a sale, a management buy-out, family succession or liquidation. Every plan takes legal, tax and operational factors into account and aims to get the best value for shareholders.
Need an objective view of where your company stands? An IBR looks at your financial and operational position and identifies the main risks and opportunities. It provides practical, independent recommendations to support decisions on funding, restructuring or exit.
Your board can benefit from an outside voice, especially when times are uncertain. An NED provides impartial oversight, strengthens board decision-making and guides strategic direction. You get turnaround expertise at board level without the bias of day-to-day involvement.
