Press Releases

Monday, May 07, 2012

AlixPartners Bolsters its Presence in Japan

Masahiko Fukasawa hired to co-lead Tokyo office with Tsutomu Noda

Wednesday, May 02, 2012

Operations and Strategy Veteran Ron Scalzo Joins AlixPartners’ Enterprise Improvement Unit

Operations and strategy veteran Ron Scalzo has joined the firm as a managing director in its Enterprise Improvement unit.

Wednesday, April 25, 2012

AlixPartners Launches Dedicated Maritime Group

Weak industry balance sheets could lead to further consolidation, firm predicts

Tuesday, April 24, 2012

AlixPartners Announces Majority Investment from CVC Capital Partners to Further Growth and Client-Service Strategy Worldwide

AlixPartners employees to continue to share in company ownership

Monday, April 16, 2012

AlixPartners Officially Opens Office in Hong Kong, Supporting Clients with Holistic- Turnaround and Investigations Services

This office joins two other AlixPartners offices in Asia (Shanghai and Tokyo).

Monday, March 26, 2012

Two-thirds of Companies to Reassess Compliance Activities Due to Dodd-Frank and U.K. Bribery Act, According to AlixPartners Survey

The survey explores the ways in which multinationals are addressing corruption risk.

Wednesday, March 14, 2012

AlixPartners Strengthens its Financial Services Practice in EMEA with Appointment of Caio Gilberti

Gilberti joins with more than 15 years of consulting and industry experience in both commercial and consumer finance.

Tuesday, March 06, 2012

Banks Need to Leverage their Trust Advantage to Stay in the Race for the ‘Digital Wallet,’ According to AlixPartners Study

...among those interested in using a digital wallet, 74% would prefer that their primary bank serve as the provider...

Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Smartphones Rapidly Transforming Mobile Banking From New Concept to ‘Tablestakes,’ According to AlixPartners Study

Mobile banking adoption extpected to approach 50% by 2016

Wednesday, February 15, 2012

Restaurants’ Traffic to Remain Flat in 2012; Competition and Battle for ‘Stomach-Share’ to Heat Up, According to AlixPartners Study

Restaurants – no longer able to count on growth solely by opening new locations...

Thursday, February 02, 2012

AlixPartners Expands its Enterprise Profitability-Optimization Practice

Three seasoned experts hired.

Thursday, February 02, 2012

AlixPartners Bolsters its Financial-Services Consulting in EMEA with the Addition of Industry Veteran Claudio Scardovi

Financial services expert Claudio Scardovi has joined the firm as a managing director in its Financial Services Practice in the EMEA region.

Thursday, January 19, 2012

Companies, Flush with Cash, Ready to Focus on Growth in 2012, According to an AlixPartners/EIU Survey

But uncertainty on the economic and political fronts leads to caution, the need for ‘stingy growth’

Tuesday, January 17, 2012

AlixPartners Promotes Seven to Managing Director

33 Others Promoted to Director, as Firm Continues its Aggressive Growth

Thursday, January 12, 2012

AlixPartners’ Financial Services Practice Continues to Grow with the Addition of Frank Sui

AlixPartners LLP, the global business-advisory firm, today announced that financial services expert Frank Sui has joined the firm as a managing director in its Financial Services Practice.

Tuesday, December 13, 2011

Overcapacity Threatens Middle East Petrochemicals Profitability, According to New AlixPartners Study

Gulf Cooperation Council chemicals sector strong but facing challenges; regional companies must adapt to new feedstock options and changing markets.

Friday, December 02, 2011

Earnings Woes Imperil Telecom Companies’ Capital Needs, According to AlixPartners Study

EBITDA growth trails revenue growth by 50% globally and 90% in North America, leaving behind $24 billion in untapped cash opportunities for CapEx; und...

Friday, December 02, 2011

Middle East telecoms operators are leaving up to $8 billion ‘on the table,’ according to AlixPartners study

Up to $3 billion in just ‘trapped cash’ could be released as Middle East operators continue to experience pressure on profits DUBAI (Dec. 2, 2011) - ...

Thursday, December 01, 2011

U.S. Manufacturers Make Gains vs. Low-Cost Competitors on Weak Dollar, Foreign Inflation, According to AlixPartners Study

Mexico Continues to Lead as Lowest-Cost Country for U.S. Outsourcing; U.S. Closing Cost Gap with China.

Thursday, December 01, 2011

AlixPartners Expands its Financial Services Practice With the Addition of William N. Callender

NEW YORK (Dec. 1, 2011) – AlixPartners LLP, the global business-advisory firm, today announced that financial services and risk management expert Will...

Friday, October 14, 2011

AlixPartners Expands its Information Management Services Practice with the Addition of Nord Samuelson

 AlixPartners LLP, the global business-advisory firm, today announced that strategy and business intelligence expert Nord Samuelson has joined the firm as a managing director.

Monday, October 10, 2011

AlixPartners Honored by the Turnaround Management Association for its Work at General Growth Properties and Neff Rental

Jim Mesterharm, Ken Hiltz, John Dischner honored for GGP; Holly Etlin for Neff

Monday, October 03, 2011

AlixPartners Announces Senior-level Appointments to Bolster Growing Global Operations

Pat Byrne Joins Rapidly Expanding Firm

Wednesday, September 28, 2011

Manufacturers Are Failing to Garner Long-Term Productivity Benefits, Despite Retrenchment Efforts Amid Weak Economy

Lean manufacturing/Six Sigma programs seen as a poor investment for most companies

Wednesday, September 28, 2011

Remote Deposits via Smartphones Is Revolutionizing How Consumers Bank...

...and What Banks Need to Do to Compete and Grow, According to New AlixPartners Paper

Monday, September 19, 2011

European Technology Sector Poised for On-going Restructuring and Further Consolidation, According to AlixPartners Study

While the technology sector weathered the recession better...

Monday, September 19, 2011

High-Tech Industry Poised for Further Consolidation, According to AlixPartners Study

A new study of the high-technology industry sheds new light on the likely rationale for big, recently announced deals.

Saturday, September 17, 2011

AlixPartners Expands its Information Management Services Offering With the Addition of Drew Carter

Marketing-analytics and digital-strategy expert Drew Carter has joined the firm as a managing director in the firm’s Information Management Services unit.

Tuesday, September 06, 2011

Media-Industry Veteran Jack Griffin Joins AlixPartners Team as Senior Advisor

Expanding AlixPartners' global Media & Marketing-Services Practice

Friday, August 12, 2011

AlixPartners Names C.V. Ramachandran to Head its Asia Business Unit

Firm continues to strengthen its client-service capabilities in Asia

Monday, August 08, 2011

Price is Important, But Shoppers Want More Than Low Prices From Grocers, According to AlixPartners Survey

Despite persistent economic weakness, consumers continue to flock to grocers offering top quality perishables and best atmosphere, as well as low prices
 

Tuesday, August 02, 2011

AlixPartners Acquires Boston-Based Financial Services Consultancy Mercatus LLC

AlixPartners Enhances Financial Services Industry Expertise with the Addition of Mercatus Principals Bob Hedges and Teresa Epperson

Wednesday, July 27, 2011

Post-Crisis Auto Industry Faces New Set of Challenges and Decisions, According to AlixPartners Study

U.S. Sales Seen Below Historical Levels for Foreseeable Future, Reaching only 12.7 Million this Year.

Tuesday, July 19, 2011

AlixPartners Expands Specialised-IT Practice with Appointment of Former CIO of Old Mutual Wealth Management Rob Hornby

Joining the Information Management Services practice serving the UK and Europe.

Monday, July 11, 2011

AlixPartners Supporting Artist Grayson Perry Exhibit at the British Museum Starting Oct. 6

Also supporting the event, Louis Vuitton

Wednesday, June 29, 2011

Restaurant Industry Rebound Gaining Momentum

Industry still faces commodity-price inflation, weakened consumers...

Monday, June 27, 2011

AlixPartners Named ‘Global Turnaround Consulting Firm of the Year’ by Global M&A Network

AlixPartners’ Jim Mesterharm named ‘Global Turnaround Consultant of the Year,’ and client General Growth Properties wins ‘Large Chapter 11 Reorganization of the Year’.
 

Wednesday, June 15, 2011

Companies Backed By Private Equity Will Face the Same or Higher Default

Retail, restaurants/food service, commercial real estate most likely to see distress, according to AlixPartners survey.

Monday, June 13, 2011

Private-Label Purchasing Is Here to Stay, According to AlixPartners Survey

45% of consumers to purchase more private-label food products than brand name products.

Wednesday, June 08, 2011

Aerospace Industry to Be "Squeezed" by Steep Ramp-up in Commercial and Continued Cuts in Defense

Expected 25% growth in commercial aircraft deliveries by 2014 coupled with further belt-tightening in defense spending could lead to severe supply-chain pressures, more M&A.

 

Friday, June 03, 2011

Americans Increasingly Dour on Economic Recovery, According to AlixPartners Survey

63% feel “not good” or “bad” about the direction of the economy; 61% do not see economic recovery until 2014, if ever
 

Wednesday, June 01, 2011

China Auto Market to Grow Up to 15% Annually through 2016, According to AlixPartners Study

Supplier outlook even brighter than OEM’s, with the aftermarket being a key growth opportunity.

Monday, May 23, 2011

AlixPartners Enhances its Restructuring and Interim-Management Expertise in Asia with the Addition of Eric Thompson

NEW YORK (May 23, 2011) – AlixPartners LLP, the global business-advisory firm, today announced that restructuring, advisory and interim-management exp...

Thursday, March 24, 2011

AlixPartners Expands its Corporate Investigations Practice in Asia

30-year veteran Rob Morris joins the firm in Hong Kong

Tuesday, March 22, 2011

AlixPartners Enhances its Financial Dispute Expertise

Robert N. Yerman has joined the firm as a managing director in AlixPartners’ Financial Advisory Services Practice

Tuesday, February 22, 2011

AlixPartners Enhances its Middle East Presence with Two Key Appointments

AlixPartners announced the appointments of Hamed Kazim as senior advisor and Vinzenz Schwegmann as managing director for the Middle East region

Tuesday, January 25, 2011

Americans Are Ramping Up Their Investment Activity and Tolerating More Risk, According to AlixPartners Survey

Amid Diverging Strategies, Investors Agree on One Thing: Vast Majority Want Washington to Force Banks to do more for the Economy

Tuesday, January 25, 2011

UK Investors Rudderless in the Face of Uncertainty

93% of Britons say that the new financial reforms have either had no impact on their investment behaviour or they have made them less likely to invest

Wednesday, January 19, 2011

AlixPartners Expands Healthcare Practice

Firm hires healthcare veteran Bill Siren

Tuesday, January 11, 2011

AlixPartners Promotes Seven to Managing Director

25 Others Promoted to Director, as Firm Expands its High-Performance Client Service

Thursday, December 02, 2010

Earnings Woes Imperil Telecom Companies’ Capital Needs, According to AlixPartners Study

EBITDA growth trails revenue growth by 50% globally and 90% in North America, leaving behind $24 billion in untapped cash opportunities for CapEx; underperforming companies have $200 billion in EBITDA

Thursday, December 02, 2010

European telecommunication operators need to accelerate growth and improve operations to avoid further drops in profitability, according to AlixPartners study

Profitability down by up to €12 billion over the last five years, EBITDA margins down by 3 points, operating cash as a percentage of revenues down by 2.5 points

Thursday, December 02, 2010

Middle East telecoms operators are leaving up to $8 billion ‘on the table,’ according to AlixPartners study

Up to $3 billion in just ‘trapped cash’ could be released as Middle East operators continue to experience pressure on profits

Monday, November 22, 2010

Chemical Companies Still Seeking the Right Formula for Growth, According to AlixPartners Survey of Industry Executives

53% of companies expect to reach pre-recession revenues by the end of this year; 42% likely to be involved in M&A in the next 12 months; but low business-analytics usage could limit growth

Friday, November 19, 2010

U.S. Consumers Going Back to Basics on Their Personal Care Products, According to AlixPartners Study

Value Remains the Dominant Theme, Out-of-Stocks Are Putting Sales at Risk, Youth Market to Lead in Growth

Tuesday, November 09, 2010

Western Europeans to spend less per adult on Christmas shopping this year, according to AlixPartners Survey

Expenditure on Christmas gifts could fall by 6.5 billion Euros this year.

Wednesday, November 03, 2010

2010 Holiday Shopping Season Will Be More Challenging than Forecasted, According to AlixPartners Survey

8% decrease in holiday spending expected; 86% of consumers plan on spending the same or less; expected increase in online shopping and gift card purchases

Thursday, September 30, 2010

Western Europeans’ and Americans’ Outlook on the Economy Deteriorating, According to AlixPartners Survey

64% of Western Europeans are not happy with the direction their economies are heading in compared to 59% of Americans

Tuesday, September 28, 2010

Americans’ Outlook on the Economy Deteriorating, According to AlixPartners Survey

59% not happy with the direction the economy is heading; 76% don’t foresee a return to pre-recession levels until 2012; only 30% think Democrats’ losing Congress would make any difference

Monday, September 20, 2010

AlixPartners Receives ‘Mega Company’ Turnaround Management Association Award for BearingPoint Work

2010 award for the corporate-turnaround work done on behalf of BearingPoint Inc.

Friday, September 17, 2010

Household-Products Brands Under Attack as About 70% of Consumers Shopping Mostly on Price and About 50% Expect to Spend Less in Coming Year, According to AlixPartners Study

About half now see private-label as good as national brands in quality; small and medium-sized manufacturers most at risk

Wednesday, September 08, 2010

European commercial vehicle companies set their sights on Russia, India and China

Emerging markets growing, especially in the ‘middle segment’ – opportunities for European manufacturers

Wednesday, September 08, 2010

Chinese Commercial Vehicle Companies, Well Positioned to Capture Growth in Other Emerging Markets

Still Struggle to Compete in Developed Markets and to Meet Regulatory Challenges, According to AlixPartners Study

Wednesday, September 08, 2010

North American Commercial Vehicle Manufacturers Could be Shut Out from Half of Global Market by 2014, According to AlixPartners Study

Domestic companies need to generate up to 50% in cost improvements

Monday, July 19, 2010

Americans Don’t Expect a Return to Pre-recession Spending Levels, Lifestyles

Seven in 10 Feel the Same or Worse Economically Than a Year Ago

Tuesday, July 06, 2010

Aerospace & Defense Industry Needs to Adapt to a 'New Normal' of Slow Post-Recession Economic Growth, Reduced Defense Spending and Brutal Competition

The Aerospace and Defense industry performed surprisingly well in 2009, compared to other industries, but 2010 and 2011 promise more challenges.

Monday, June 14, 2010

The Auto Industry Can Double Profitability by Employing ‘Smart Growth’ Techniques, According to AlixPartners Study

Companies Have Historic Opportunity to Leverage their Restructurings to Achieve All-New Levels of Earnings and Competitiveness

Wednesday, May 26, 2010

More Than One-Third of Americans Are Less Trusting of Financial Institutions Than a Year Ago, According to AlixPartners Poll

One in five investors say they’ll stay out of the equity markets for at least three years.

Wednesday, May 26, 2010

Nearly 60% of UK investors may stay out of the stock market for another three years

Only four out of ten UK investors think they will invest in the stock market within the next three years.

Wednesday, May 26, 2010

AlixPartners survey: Germans have lost their appetite for purchasing stocks

Only 20 percent want to buy stocks and funds in the next three years.

Wednesday, May 26, 2010

More Than One-Third of Americans Are Less Trusting of Financial Institutions Than a Year Ago, According to AlixPartners Poll

Only four out of ten UK investors think they will invest in the stock market within the next three years.

Wednesday, May 26, 2010

Nearly 60% of UK investors may stay out of the stock market for another three years

Only four out of ten UK investors think they will invest in the stock market within the next three years

Wednesday, May 26, 2010

AlixPartners survey: Germans have lost their appetite for purchasing stocks

Only 20 percent want to buy stocks and funds in the next three years.

Friday, May 21, 2010

Substantial Growth but also Consolidation Expected in China’s Restaurant Industry, According to AlixPartners Study

Rapid growth is anticipated in the restaurant industry in China as a key segment of consumers say they plan to dine out more.

Monday, May 17, 2010

U.S. Restructuring Experts Believe a Major U.S. Municipality Default is More Likely than a Sovereign Debt Default Globally, According to AlixPartners Poll

90% believe there will be a major municipality default this year or next

Wednesday, May 05, 2010

U.S. Restaurant Industry Must Reinvent Operations and Menus to Overcome a 21% Gap in Expected Per-Meal Spending versus Pre-Recession Levels

Americans are dining out more, but still keeping a tight grip on their wallets; restaurants also expected to be pressured by rising commodity costs and still-damaged balance sheets

Monday, April 26, 2010

International Women’s Insolvency & Restructuring Confederation (IWIRC) Names 2010 Founders Awards Representing Leadership Amidst Unprecedented Economic Turmoil

Recipients represent AlixPartners, Lazard London, and the Michigan Network with Outstanding Achievement

Thursday, April 15, 2010

China’s Auto Suppliers Expected to Increase Revenues, Margins and Acquisitions this Year, According to AlixPartners Study

Technology Acquisition Also a Priority, Buttressed by International Hiring; Domestic Market Share of Chinese Automakers Seen Rising to 36% this Year

Wednesday, April 14, 2010

China’s Auto Suppliers Most Profitable in World On Back of Record Vehicle Sales But Talent and Technology Are Big Competitive Challenges

Cost Increases and Price Competition May Also Impact Profitability Going Forward

Friday, April 09, 2010

U.S. Beverage Consumption to Continue to Drop, Exerting Greater Revenue Pressure on Beverage Companies, According to AlixPartners Study

Stagnant demand expected for at least 12 months; some 25% of consumers say they’ll drink less beer and carbonated soft drinks.

Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Retailers that Understand Today’s ‘Shift to Thrift’ Are Winning with both Shoppers and Investors, According to New AlixPartners Survey

Implications Reach Far Beyond Retail; Another Indication of a ‘New Normal’ Post-Recession Economy

Tuesday, March 02, 2010

Commercial Real-Estate Opportunities Could Be Bigger than in the Early ‘90s, Finds AlixPartners

But Only for Investors and Lenders Who ‘Get their Houses in Order’

Wednesday, February 24, 2010

Middle-Market Companies in Atlanta and the Southeast Sitting on a ‘Powder Keg of Debt,’ According to AlixPartners Study

More than $6 billion in Regional Debt Set to Mature this Year; Issue to be Addressed by Vice Chairman Al Koch in Lecture Tomorrow at Univ. of Georgia

Wednesday, February 03, 2010

U.S. Manufacturing Slips in Competitiveness, According to AlixPartners Study

Mexico Continues to Lead as Lowest-cost Country for U.S. Outsourcing; Vietnam, Russia and Romania, Making Huge Strides, Also Edge Out China

Wednesday, January 27, 2010

Distress Risk for Heavy-Equipment Manufacturers Has Tripled, According to AlixPartners Study

39% of HE Companies Studied Now at Risk, Up from 13% a Year Earlier; SG&A Costs Up 4% in Last Two Years Despite Double-Digit Revenue Decline

Monday, January 25, 2010

AlixPartners Says European Companies Could Face a €400 billion Refinancing Crisis this Year

€136 billion in Debt at British Companies; German, €115 billion; Italian, €47 billion; French, €99 billion

Monday, January 25, 2010

AlixPartners Says U.S. Companies Could Face a $513 billion Refinancing Crisis this Year

Self Help’ Now the Name of the Game

Wednesday, December 23, 2009

Big Spending Shifts Expected in 2010 for Consumer-Products

Respondents Anticipate Cutbacks of up to 9% in Some Discretionary Sectors

Tuesday, December 15, 2009

36% of Likely Voters Say Attitude toward Banks Will Affect their Vote

22% of Large-bank Customers Plan to Switch to Local Banks

Monday, December 14, 2009

New AlixPartners Poll Shows Americans Predict a Post-Recession Savings Rate of 15%

Essentially the Same Rate Predicted in February, on the Heels of Wall Street Meltdown.

Monday, December 07, 2009

AlixPartners Collects Two Awards and a Special Commendation

From the Institute for Turnaround

Tuesday, December 01, 2009

German Retailers Optimistic, According to New AlixPartners Survey

Majority expect strong growth in turnover; but only 3 percent plan on financing growth using additional bank loans

Monday, November 23, 2009

88% of Consumers Plan to Maintain or Cut Their Holiday Spend, According to New AlixPartners Survey

Results suggest “Generation Reset” and Changes in Retail Spending Patterns

Monday, November 09, 2009

Diners to Restaurants: ‘Please, Sir, We Want Some More … For Less’

Survey Reveals While Americans Plan to Keep Eating Out, Average Spending Per Meal Could Fall by 20%; Key Sentiment Shifts Are Seen Since Q1 Poll

Tuesday, October 27, 2009

AlixPartners Client ‘Old GM’ Announces Agreement to Sell First Major Asset

Electric-Carmaker Fisker Automotive to Purchase Assembly Plant in Delaware

Thursday, October 15, 2009

Half of Americans Have Stopped or Reduced Investing and a Quarter Don’t Intend to Invest for at Least Three Years, According to New AlixPartners Survey

Poll Indicates a Potential Contraction of up to 26% in the Market for Financial Advisor

Thursday, October 15, 2009

AlixPartners Survey Finds Restructurings of Private Equity-Owned European Companies Could Double Over Next 12 Months

Companies Could Double Over Next 12 Months

Wednesday, October 07, 2009

Nearly Half of Britons Do Not See an Economic Recovery Before 2012

According to a new AlixPartners Survey

Wednesday, October 07, 2009

Most Europeans Expect Slow Recovery, According to New AlixPartners Survey

But Survey Suggests Post-Recession Growth Opportunities for U.S. Businesses

Thursday, September 17, 2009

AlixPartners Ranks No. 1 Among Business Advisory Services Firms In Consulting Magazine’s ‘Best Firms to Work For’

Survey Also Shows AlixPartners Highest in ‘Morale’ and ‘Greatest Sense of Helping Clients’ Categories

Wednesday, August 05, 2009

AlixPartners Releases Highlights of Comprehensive Annual Automotive Study

Firm Sees a Likely ‘New Normal’ in Post-Recession Industry Demand - N.A. Sales Seen as Rebounding Relatively Quickly, But Plateauing at 15-16 million Units

Thursday, July 23, 2009

Almost Three-Quarters of Retailers in AlixPartners Survey Expect the Current Downturn to Impact their Business for Up to Two More Years

Over Half are Paying Suppliers Late, Almost Three-Quarters are not Communicating Frequently with their Suppliers’ Credit Insurers, Nearly Half Have Seen their Suppliers’ Credit Limits Cut

Monday, July 20, 2009

59% of Restructuring Experts in AlixPartners Survey Call on Washington to Reform Bankruptcy Code

Municipalities, Hospitals, Energy Top List of Segments Seen Likely To Next Need Restructuring

Monday, May 18, 2009

AlixPartners Introduces New Outsourcing Tool that Determines ‘Best-Cost Countries’

Mexico Surpasses China and India in the Analysis; China’s Total Costs Just 6% Below U.S.’s

Wednesday, May 13, 2009

AlixPartners Opens Office in Washington, DC

Office to Focus on Corporate Investigations and Regulatory Readiness & Response

Tuesday, May 05, 2009

Up to 40% of US Restaurant Chains Could Face Failure within a Year, According to AlixPartners Study

In Survey, Over Half of Respondents Expect to Spend $10 or Less per Meal this Year; Industrial-Style ‘Lean’ Approach Needed in the Industry

Thursday, April 16, 2009

More than 40% of China’s Auto Suppliers Face Severe Liquidity Issues and Some May Fail

According to AlixPartners Study

Monday, March 30, 2009

Americans Expect Their ‘New Normal’ Spending Levels to be 86% of Pre-Recession Levels

Would Translate into a 10% Drop in GDP for Nearly a Decade; Baby Boomers Would Account for 35% of Total Dollars Saved Post-Recession; Will Necessitate Businesses to Modify Long-Term Growth Expectation

Thursday, March 19, 2009

AlixPartners Honored for Corporate-Turnaround Work with Two Awards from The M&A Advisor

Receives Large Company 'Turnaround of the Year' and 'Turnaround Consultant of the Year' Awards