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	July, 2010 - Secures Financing for Two Clients Read More

Keith McAslan (Denver Business Journal 2010 CFO of the Year Nominee) has secured favorable financing for two clients in this difficult lending environment. Using a professional bank package, preferred lending sources and personally representing the Client’s with the lenders, McAslan Consulting was able to secure the financing.

These successful Client’s include:

A manufacturing client was not only able to renew their $500,000 line of credit with the lender but secured an increase to $700,000. This client secured the initial line of credit one year ago with the assistance of McAslan Consulting to fund growth and expansion initiatives. By working with Keith McAslan as the Trusted Advisor to the CEO on an on going basis this client has increased revenues from $2.5M annually to over $3.5M and improved profitability and cash flow.

A virtual business (internet based and executive coaching) Client of McAslan Consulting was able to close on an unsecured line of credit with a lender to fund new product development and provide liquidity due to seasonality in the business. Additionally, Keith McAslan has been the part time CFO for this Client for over one year, helping to drive strategy and improved financial results.

	March, 2010 - Saved Client $1.2 million Read More

Saved a client $1.2 million in a post close working capital adjustment proposed by the buyer. I reviewed the buyers work papers related to the standards setting and inventory revaluation, then determined the seller had an error in the calculation in favor of my client. The end result was the seller informed of the gross error and it placed all their proposed working capital adjustments due to accuracy and creditability of the accounting, so they settled with no adjustments to working capital and purchase price.

	February, 2010 - Nominated for the Denver Business Journal CFO of the Year Read More

Keith McAslan has been nominated for the 2010 Denver Business Journal CFO of the Year for his accomplishments at Western Forge in selling the business in 60 days and preserving over 400 jobs in Colorado.

	January, 2010 - Guided Sale of Manufacturing Business in 60 Days Read More

McAslan Consulting, was instrumental in the successful sale of Western Forge to Ideal Industries. As the interim CFO, having both CFO and private investment transaction experience, guided the management team through the sale and due diligence process completing the sale from prospective buyer presentation to close within 60 days.

Ideal Industries Inc. agreed to buy the Colorado Springs-based Western Forge from MW Universal Inc. just two years after MW paid $40 million for the hand tool manufacturer. Sycamore, Ill.-based Ideal was founded in 1916 and has grown into an international manufacturer and distributor of connectors, testing equipment, tools and supplies mostly for the electrical, communications and data transmission industries. The privately held company employs 1,200 worldwide. Western Forge makes screwdrivers, pliers, punches and other hand tools for a variety of major retailers including Sears and Home Depot. The company was founded in 1965 in Defiance, Ohio, and moved a year later to Colorado Springs.

Advisory Services:

McAslan Consulting is a firm specializing in being the “trusted advisor” to Owners/CEO’s, utilizing extensive experience as a successful financial and operational C-level executives to bring a results driven leadership style to complex situations.

Advisory services is structured primarily for Owners and CEO’s to:

Think and act more like an entrepreneur
Think strategically
Plan for the long term
Prepare an exit strategy
Provide an external challenge to the decision making process
Ensure all perspectives are considered in the decision making process
Execute decisions – most businesses in crisis have the common problem of either notmaking decision on a timely basis or making the wrong decisions.
Develop and implement an operational plan

Financial Advisory

The approach of McAslan Consulting is to utilize highly skilled C-Level Executives with the expertise to provide our clients with custom solutions to meet their critical needs.

Working with your management team, we combine key operational and financial expertise to develop a customized plan to address the key issues that will bring immediate results to your organization.

Our service offering includes:

New Business Start-up
Cash Management
Financial Models and Analysis
Accounting & Finance
Business Strategy & Analysis
Management Consulting
Interim Management (CFO,COO,CEO)
CEO and Board of Director Advisory
Developing and implementing achievable business plans
Creating detailed “bottom up” cash forecasts
Identifying key economic drivers and creating dashboards
Analyzing working capital requirements and recommending financing alternatives

Business Plan and Executive Summaries:

McAslan Consulting takes pride in their work and pledge to create a customized Business Plan for your company to help achieve your goals, whether it’s as a startup, or for financing, or for investor funding or as part of the operational plan. McAslan Consulting specializes in assisting small to mid-sized companies that are seeking professional assistance in writing their business plan.

These are the financial elements of a Business Plan/Operating Plan typically are:

Executive Summary
Sales Model
Capital Expenditures
Operating Expenses
Fixed Assets
Investment and Returns
Income Statement / P&L including EBITDA
Cash Flow Projections
Financial Ratios
Balance Sheet Projections

Debt and Equity Financing:

McAslan Consulting arranges private financing for clients through placements of debt and equity with banks, institutions and private investors. These financings enable client companies to fund acquisitions and growth, refinance indebtedness and realize liquidity.

McAslan Consulting capabilities in arranging financings include:

Arranging all layers of financing including senior debt, subordinated debt, and preferred and common equity.
Structuring and negotiating the financing to minimize financing costs while maintaining maximum operating flexibility.
Preparing quality financing memoranda, which highlight the attractiveness of the opportunity to potential lender’s or investor’s
Management presentations

M & A Advisory:

Acquisitions and divestitures are complex, time consuming events that should not be approached without clear objectives and a defined course of action. McAslan Consulting has the expertise to increase the probability of success for clients, whether the goal is to maximize proceeds on a sale, join forces with another company or grow through a single or series of acquisitions. McAslan Consulting helps its clients analyze, plan, structure and execute transactions and avoid the pitfalls often associated with complex transactions.

McAslan Consulting informs clients about the intricacies of a sale or acquisition process before entering into a transaction and handles much of the "heavy lifting," enabling clients to remain focused on their core business operations.

Our service offering includes:

Sale and acquisition advisory
Divestitures
Joint venture structuring
Leveraged and management buyouts
Recapitalizations
Synergy analysis
Integration of business combinations
Purchase accounting
Exit strategies
Negotiations
Due diligence

Interim Management:

McAslan Consulting has interim, part time, and virtual C-level executive management talent with proven experience in helping small to medium-sized businesses achieve their strategic and tactical business objectives. We are dedicated to enabling our customers to succeed with our results-oriented executives who bring broad industry and business experience, fill critical gaps in your management team, round out skill sets, or help deal with a crisis.

Positions typically staffed are:

CFO
Controller
COO
CEO

Performance Improvements:

McAslan Consulting operational effectiveness experience includes a wide range of industries, including companies in manufacturing, distribution and technology.

Our service offering includes:

Supply Chain Management
Transportation & Logistics
Profitability Optimization
Performance Measurement Systems
Business Process Re-engineering
Lean & Six Sigma
Revenue Enhancement
Process Improvement
Manufacturing Optimization
Operational Reviews

Turnaround Management

Whether serving in an advisory or interim management capacity, our team will assess your company’s immediate liquidity position and determine short-term solutions to quickly stabilize your business. At McAslan Consulting, we recognize that no two companies are alike and we work with your management team to tailor a crisis management approach and solutions that address your company’s operational and financial challenges.

Our service offering includes:

    •   Financial and Operational Restructuring
    •   Interim Management
    •   Turnaround Management
    •   Liquidation and Wind Down
    •   Cash Management and Liquidity Assessments

Healthcare Advisory

Our health care advisory practice specializes in addressing the significant issues that impact patient safety, quality and accreditation. McAslan Consulting brings perspective and insight to the implementation of your complex and difficult healthcare initiatives.

Our Service offering includes:

    • Joint Commission Accreditation
    • Performance Improvement Standards Implementation
    • Implementation of clinical initiatives related to National Patient Safety Goals
    • Implementation of complex and strategic clinical initiatives
    • Implementation of complex and strategic management initiatives
    • Medication Error Reduction
    • Adverse Drug Reaction reporting


	Advisory Services

	Financial Advisory

	Business Plan and Executive Summaries

	Debt and Equity Financing

	M & A Advisory

	Interim Management

	Performance Improvements

	Turnaround Management

	Healthcare Advisory

Testimonial

"Keith joined me as CFO for a distressed hand tools business in desperate need of financial leadership. Keith's experience leading turn-arounds within private equity organizations allowed him to make an immediate impact. Our challenge was to quickly position the company for sale. Keith was instrumental in dissecting the financial drivers of the business and identifying improvement areas that deliver quick returns. Because of Keith’s effort and expertise we were successful in securing a strategic buyer in record time at an attractive price.

Keith is as comfortable leading teams as he is digging into the details himself. He is a very approachable, hand-on leader that is able to quickly assess situations and activate corrective action plans. This deal could not have been done in the compressed timeframe without his leadership."

Mark A. Gold - President & CEO - Western Forge

"I have utilized Keith's experience on behalf of many of my clients. His work on business plans and creating financial documents is outstanding. Keith's ability to take mundane numbers and put them in a format that is easily understood by the reader is superb. I would highly recommend any business owner take advantage of his knowledge. "

Darrell Hornbacher - CEO - Midas Financial Company

"I highly recommend the services of Keith McAslan. Keith has done extraordinary work for us. In an economy where banks aren’t lending money Keith found us capital. That alone speaks for itself. He has literally helped save our business. In addition to finding capital, I highly recommend Keith to consult on the internal financial and operational procedures of any business. His background is diverse and you won’t find a better business consultant."

Dan Bendever - CEO/Owner - Blake’s Remanufacturing Services.

“Keith McAslan has been a pleasure to work with, and I would highly endorse him as a business and financial management consultant. Keith has performed a vital role for several of my clients, on everything from accounting and finance, to financial and operational restructuring, equity financing, financial analysis of a clients merger and acquisition, and turn around analysis/management. Keith has proven to be a tremendous asset to SYNERGISTIC, and even more to my clients, as I have personally received exceptional accolades for his work and his professionalism.”

David Solano - Managing Director - Synergistic Professional Search

“I worked with Keith in securing a consulting engagement as the CFO for a distressed manufacturing client. Having a solid understanding of Keith’s skills and strengths, I felt he was the most qualified person for this role. He was brought in to partner with the CEO on restructuring and turnaround efforts. As the Senior Financial advisor, Keith stepped in and made an immediate impact on a company otherwise failing. Through Keith’s thorough evaluations, sound recommendations and well prepared presentations - the private equity groups involved were able to garner strong interest from a strategic buyer and sell the manufacturing company at a 31% increase above prior offers. The CEO tells me Keith’s performance was critical to the success of this accomplishment and he performed exceedingly well. Not only does Keith have impressive business acumen, he is also known to be a great mentor and business partner to those he works with. It is with confidence that I recommend Keith to any company seeking a proven financial leader where results matter.”

Kelly Hawker - Executive Recruiter - Allen Resources