The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic was too much for many businesses to bear. In the words of Warren Buffet, “Only when the tide goes out do you discover who's been swimming naked.” When the tide went out in March 2020, restructuring demands were exacerbated for certain real estate players. The...
With fiscal Q4 now underway, turnaround and restructuring professionals could be forgiven for feeling somewhat ambivalent—or even confused—about the state of key components of the American economy. After all, the news—both macroeconomically and in specific sectors such as office, retail, or family...
Since early 2020, the market for commodity wood products has witnessed greater price volatility than at any time in the last 25 years. A confluence of historic events—COVID-19, surging demand, and supply chain disruptions—has led to once-in-a-generation swings in commodity prices. While prices have...
Greetings, and welcome to my last official piece as Global Chair for this publication. Trust me, the quality of writing every other month is about to vastly improve! I hope each of you were able to enjoy The TMA Annual in Nashville. The near-record turnout was especially impressive given the COVID...
As we close out the year of certain uncertainty, I want to offer a retrospective on where we were to where we have come this past year, along with the story of our reinvention at TMA. The first phase of our reinvention was what we called our “pivot with purpose.” The pivot meant we would have to be...
While I was writing this guest editor’s column for the Journal of Corporate Renewal , two large Chinese real estate companies, China Evergrande and Modern Land, were making headlines as potential restructurings. Is this a sign that there will be broader implications across the global economy? The...
Construction Market Trends, sponsored by Ritchie Bros.
Experts discuss the construction equipment industry, focusing on pricing and demand metrics, supply chain, and labor issues, as well as a detailed discussion about the current progress on the U.S. infrastructure bill...
We’re in Music City! Tune in to top Nashville talent to gain an understanding of the economics and business side of the music industry. Find out how artists tapped into their creativity to survive the cancellation of live events. Has the music industry forever...
No family reunion would be complete without a road trip, and no road trip would be complete without a stop at Stuckey’s, especially for restructuring folks who love a good comeback story. This is a tale of a family business with a fascinating history of twists and...
More than 500 healthcare companies have operations in Nashville, including more than a dozen publicly traded companies. The healthcare industry was already facing massive distress prior to COVID-19. Learn what’s happening in healthcare and where the work is. As...
