PCR received a collection account
from one of their Multi-National Canadian clients for over $100K against a USA
Producer. PCR engaged their USA
subsidiary Account Adjustment Bureau. The documentation consisted only of
invoices, a name and number.
An investigation was conducted; the
debtor was contacted who admitted to receiving and selling the product. There
was no dispute. They cited poor financial planning and cost overruns as the
cause for non-payment. They could not pay and legal action appeared to be the
only recourse. It was clear to PCR/AAB the debtor needed to restructure,
increase profitability by lowering production costs, plus they needed better
equipment.
A solution was proposed by
PCR/AAB and accepted by the client and debtor. PCR/ AAB drafted a loan
agreement, incorporated Personal and Corporate Guarantees, interest and a fee
structure for the service. The debtor converted the payable to a term loan,
which enabled them restructure, obtain capital financing, increase
profitability and expand their market share. The client converted the
receivable to an investment asset and continues to do business on a COD basis.
The supplier and producer
continue to have a mutually profitable relationship. USA/Canadian International
Relations improved with this innovative solution proposed by highly trained
professionals who went outside the box. This example is proof that PCR/AAB
professionals look beyond the obvious when collecting a debt.
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