M&A Advisory
Buying & Selling Businesses
Turnaround of the Year
Distressed Business Sale: $50K Appraised to $2.4M Sold
Led the sale of a Chapter 11 business with assets appraised at $50,000 for $2.4 million. Conducted forensic accounting, built four distinct financial packages to separate the company into acquisition-ready components and researched, engaged and negotiated with prospective buyers.
Worked closely with the trustee, company accountant and leadership team to execute the transaction. The result was an award-winning turnaround — maximizing financial value while preserving jobs as the business was successfully split and sold to four buyers.
Completed at Platinum Group, this sales process reflects the strategic and financial expertise Kurschner Consulting provides to clients today.
The Process
How We Turned $50K Into $2.4 Million
Forensic Accounting
Conducted deep forensic accounting to establish a true picture of the business's financial position and hidden value.
Four Financial Packages
Built four distinct financial packages to separate the company into acquisition-ready components — each positioned for a different buyer profile.
Buyer Research & Engagement
Researched, identified and engaged prospective buyers, managing the full outreach and qualification process.
Negotiation & Execution
Negotiated with multiple buyers simultaneously, working closely with the trustee, company accountant and leadership team to execute the transaction.
"Maximizing financial value while preserving jobs — an award-winning turnaround."
— Kurschner Consulting
On the Buy Side
Helping Owners & Investors Find and Acquire the Right Companies
We assist business owners and investors who are looking to grow through acquisition. That means helping you identify the right targets, engage with sellers, evaluate financial and operational fit and navigate the transaction from first conversation through close — with the same rigor we bring to the sell side.
Target Identification
Defining acquisition criteria and researching companies that fit your strategic and financial objectives.
Seller Engagement
Advising on how to approach and engage prospective sellers in a way that builds trust and keeps conversations moving forward.
Financial & Operational Evaluation
Assessing the true financial position, performance drivers and operational risks of acquisition targets before you commit.
Need Help or Just a Second Opinion?
Whether you're preparing to sell, looking to acquire a business or navigating a distressed situation, we can help you think it through.