Distress situations with
calm, structure, and the ability to act

Companies in special situations are often under significant time pressure. Liquidity constraints, operational uncertainty, and external expectations occur simultaneously. Decisions must be made even when information is incomplete. HSCie has been supporting distress situations for many years at both company and shareholder level. Our task is to restore decision-making capability, assess options realistically, and manage processes in a way that enables economically viable solutions.

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What
distress situations
really are about

Distress does not necessarily mean insolvency. In many cases, it is about gaining time and developing and evaluating the right options at an early stage. These situations are typically characterised by a concentration of risks. Liquidity, stakeholder confidence, and strategic prospects come under pressure simultaneously. Acting too late or without structure quickly reduces available options. Experience shows that the right decisions made in early phases can preserve value or enable targeted solutions.

Time and
liquidity

Time is the decisive factor. Liquidity development and short-term measures determine which options remain realistic.

Stakeholder
dynamics

Shareholders, banks, investors, and management often pursue different interests. Understanding these early is essential for any viable solution.

Options instead of automatisms

Distress often leads to overly drastic decisions. A structured analysis frequently reveals more options than initially assumed.

Value preservation

Even in difficult situations, value can be preserved or strategically realised when processes are properly structured.

How HSCie supports in
distress situations

HSCie supports distress situations as an actively managed decision-making process. Each situation is personally led by experienced partners familiar with comparable real-world scenarios.

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Rapid assessment and situation overview

At the outset, the economic situation is analysed objectively. Liquidity, time horizons, and critical factors are clearly identified to restore decision-making capability.

Structuring of action options

Based on this, HSCie develops concrete courses of action. These include structured sales processes, shareholder solutions, or targeted investor outreach.

Execution under time pressure

In the execution phase, HSCie manages discussions and negotiations. The goal is to ensure structure, reliability, and deal execution capability under significant time pressure.

Vertrauen durch begleitete Distress-Situationen

Distress-Situationen erfordern besonderes Vertrauen in Erfahrung, Diskretion und Prozessführung. Dieses Vertrauen basiert auf real begleiteten Mandaten in anspruchsvollen Sondersituationen.

Industries in which we offer
distress situations support

Distress situations vary significantly by industry. Market cycles, cost structures, and capital intensity strongly influence the available options.

Is your

company in a special situation?

Not every difficult phase necessarily leads to drastic measures. A confidential conversation helps to realistically assess the situation and available options.

Typical
questions from our clients

When does a situation qualify as distress?

Distress often begins earlier than it is perceived internally. Declining liquidity, limited financing capacity, or increasing stakeholder pressure are typical early indicators. Recognising this phase creates valuable time.

A structured sales process can also be meaningful in difficult situations. One advantage is that the process is actively managed rather than driven by pressure.

Banks and investors expect clarity and reliability. Regular transparent communication and realistic scenarios are often more important than short-term commitments.

Value erosion is usually caused by unstructured processes and time pressure. Experience shows that clear structure and early action make the difference.