Josh Benn
Global Head of Kroll's Investment Banking Practice
New York
Distressed M&A and Special Situations
Kroll professionals have advised hundreds of companies, investors and other stakeholders at all stages of distressed transactions and special situations. Duff & Phelps acquired Kroll in 2018 and unified under the Kroll brand in 2022.
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Kroll specializes in providing solutions to clients in the most challenging times. Composed of the most-respected restructuring professionals in the industry, our team can help you identify and investigate potential problems, and assess the various financial and operational strategies available to address them. We work directly with the company to ensure that a comprehensive restructuring solution is developed while maintaining a goal to maximize the company’s value. We have longstanding relationships with leading financial institutions and access to institutional, private equity and hedge fund investors who focus on distressed investors.
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- Chapter 11 restructurings
- Out-of-court reorganizations
- Recapitalizations
- Exchange offers and consent solicitations
- DIP and exit financings
- Strategic alternatives
- Expert testimony
- P&L improvement
- Working capital and cash management
- Distressed M&A
- Special situations transactions
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