Revitalizing Distressed Assets
West Morgan identified a distressed logistics provider in Eastern Europe with strong physical assets but inefficient management. We deployed our Operating Partners to restructure debt, optimize delivery routes, and implement new tracking technology. Within eighteen months, the firm achieved positive EBITDA and secured a major government contract. By leveraging our global network and behavioral finance approach, we eliminated operational friction, allowing the client to scale rapidly and deliver a 3.5x return on investment for our institutional partners upon exit. This turnaround demonstrates our ability to unlock latent value in underperforming sectors through hands-on strategic intervention.
Challenge
Solution
West Morgan verified the source at a licensed cooperative, captured GPS-tagged photos West Morgan injected growth capital and embedded two senior Operating Partners with decades of logistics experience. We renegotiated debt terms with creditors, implemented AI-driven route optimization software, and consolidated underperforming depots. Our team worked onsite daily to align management incentives with performance metrics, fostering a culture of accountability. Within six months, operational costs dropped by 20%. We secured a new government contract that stabilized cash flow, positioning the firm for a successful sale to a strategic buyer eighteen months later, delivering substantial value.during weighing, and applied tamper-proof seals under dual custody. Independent auditors conducted fire assay with results linked to the batch ID. We compiled all documents including government licenses, payment records, and customs forms and delivered the digital dossier 96 hours before shipment. The partner accepted the assets without request for additional information, enabling immediate capital deployment and securing the client’s strategic position in the region.
