Company Overview
The Company is a Tier I automotive company specializing in the production of insert and composite plastic injection molded parts primarily for the automotive, computer, and electronics industries. The Company also produces end-item assemblies for the automotive industry.
Engagement Overview
- The Company retained Fort Dearborn to develop an operating plan, identify and implement profit improvement initiatives, and secure new financing.
- With Fort Dearborn’s assistance, the Company successfully
- outsourced production of component parts overseas;
- completed a reduction in force; and
- reduced operating expenses in its Mexican plant.
- The improvements generated $1.5 million in annual savings and returned the Company to profitability.
- Fort Dearborn’s industry expertise in the automotive sector and deep operating experience enabled the transaction to be completed expeditiously and on favorable terms.
- The entire assignment, from identifying and implementing operating improvements to completing the financing, was accomplished within 120 days of Fort Dearborn being retained.
Results
- Identified and implemented over $1.5 million in savings and returned the Company to profitability.
- Secured a $16 million credit facility, which provided $2 million of additional availability.