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Embracing Change

Scott Y. Stuart, Esq.
Change is hard. But change is necessary for growth, professional development, and brand building. In this year of opportunity at TMA, we are embracing change. We understand that, as we change the conversation we are having, and we will continue to...
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Leader Board

Enhancing TMA's Global Connectivity and Impact

Kevin A. Krakora, CTP
One of the most rewarding aspects of volunteer leadership at TMA Global is the frequent interaction I have with TMA members from around the world. Although differences exist in local insolvency laws and restructuring customs, global turnaround...
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Corporate Rescue in Australia: A Time for Innovation

Cameron Belyea
In October 2018, Quintis Limited, with some 13,000 hectares (32,110 acres) of sandalwood to grow and harvest in Australia, completed a recapitalisation of its business and restructuring of the group balance sheet and debt instruments. The...
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The Success Trap: How Growth Can Mask Signs of a Deteriorating Business

Michael Smith
An emerging growth company is in its fourth year of life. Revenues are increasing by 20 percent or more year-over-year. The management team—frequently the founder and a few close confidants who signed on early—is excited, and its enthusiasm flows...
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Senior Living Industry Faces Myriad Challenges

Paul S. Valentine
It is interesting that most of the press coverage in senior living cites an increase in volume from baby boomers aging into the space. Typically, these articles note that 10,000 people will turn 65 every day for years to come. While some believe...
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Creating a Sound Foundation for Municipal Restructuring

Donald S. MacKenzie
For some municipalities, the light at the end of the tunnel is becoming more visible, given an improving national economy and rising tax bases. For others, the road to solvency remains unclear. For all, determining a path to fiscal good health is...
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Feature
Feature

Distress in Healthcare Services Companies Skyrockets in 2018

The Polsinelli/TrollerBK Distress Indices reflected a substantial increase in healthcare distress in 4Q 2018, even as the general index showed only a slight increase in bankruptcy filings and the real estate index fell. The Health Care Services...
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Snapshots

Dawn Ragan: Wheels and Deals

D awn Ragan is a partner with CR3 Partners in Dallas. She has 25-plus years of experience in financial advisory, turnaround management, and corporate finance. She is skilled in quickly assessing complex situations, developing effective operational...
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TMA Talks
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TMA Talks

Scott Y. Stuart, Esq.
Jonathan Reimche
Welcome to TMA Talks, a regular series of podcasts hosted by TMA Global CEO Scott Y. Stuart , Esq. Each segment features prominent TMA members, industry experts, and other special guests. These exchanges, edited transcripts of which are printed in...
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William Hass
Happenings

Former TMA Global Chair William J. Hass, CTP, Dies on Colorado Ski Trip

William J. Hass, CTP , a former TMA chair and enthusiastic advocate for the organization and its Certified Turnaround Professional program, died on January 7 while on a ski trip in Breckenridge, Colorado. He was 71. Hass was found unconscious on a...
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