Actual Results:

  • Helped a manufacturer grow its revenues in the U.S. by 76% in under 5 years.

  • Reduced the discount to NAV of a billion dollar fund by half.

  • Identified issues crippling the profitability of a food business and showed the company where it could play and win, allowing it to be sold for a healthy multiple.

  • Helped an owner-operated company position itself for a successful sale that exceeded shareholder expectations.

  • Helped the Canadian newspaper and magazine industry redefine how audiences are measured, enabling it to compete more effectively with Google and Facebook.

Actual Mandates:

  • “This business is bleeding cash. We’re running out of time. We need help.”

  • “Should we continue to invest in this software company? We don’t understand the revenue model.”

  • “I need to move fast to fix this business. Help me get my management team aligned.”

  • “How can we grow revenue from $120 million to $200 million?”

  • “The top-line has been stuck in neutral for 3 years. Can you tell us why, and how to fix it?”

  • “What is our optimal route to growth? Is there room for us to grow organically or do we need to make an acquisition?”

  • “What do I need to do to position this business to be attractive to an acquirer?”