Debt & Capital Structure Analysis
We review existing commercial obligations and evaluate how current debt payments are affecting the company's financial position and operating cash flow.
[01] — Turnaround Advisory
Small & Mid-Market Restructuring
[Confidential]
Owner-Direct Engagements
Capital Restructuring for Businesses Facing Real-World Financial Pressure.
We work side-by-side with business owners facing significant commercial debt obligations — analyzing cash flow, evaluating existing debt, restructuring commercial obligations, and developing a realistic path toward greater financial stability.
Schedule a Confidential ConsultationSlate Capital — Small & Mid-Market Restructuring
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NY · FL · GA[02] — Track Record
Verified Ledger — Since 2018
Commercial Finance Debt Under Advisory Mandate
$100M+
In commercial debt under advisory mandate since 2018 for small and mid-sized businesses. We analyze cash flow and commercial obligations, develop restructuring strategies, and work with lenders toward more sustainable terms.
2018Year of First Mandate
500+Business Engagements
[03] — Approach
Three-Phase Methodology
We sit on your side of the table — analyzing cash flow and existing obligations, developing a restructuring strategy, working with lenders, and helping you build a more sustainable financial plan so you can keep running the business you've worked hard to build.
01Analyze Financial PositionReview debt obligations, bank activity, revenue, operating expenses, cash flow, and lender documentation to understand the company's current financial position.
02Restructure Commercial ObligationsDevelop a restructuring strategy and work with enrolled lenders and creditors to pursue commercially reasonable payment modifications and restructuring arrangements.
03Restore Sustainable Cash FlowDevelop budgets, forecasts, and financial strategies designed to help the business manage its restructured obligations and operate from a more sustainable cash-flow position.
[04] — Our Advisory Process
Engagement Methodology
Our Advisory Process.
Every engagement begins with understanding the company's financial position, existing commercial obligations, and available cash flow. From there, Slate develops a restructuring strategy based on the business's actual financial condition and works with enrolled lenders toward commercially reasonable solutions.
Bank Statement & Cash Flow Analysis
We analyze bank statements, deposits, revenue, operating expenses, and cash flow to understand what the business can realistically support.
Lender Document Review
We review merchant cash advance agreements and other lender documentation to understand existing obligations and identify potential restructuring strategies.
Restructuring Strategy
We develop recommendations based on the company's financial condition, debt structure, cash flow, operating circumstances, and existing lender obligations.
Creditor & Lender Negotiations
We work with enrolled lenders and creditors to pursue consensual payment modifications, restructuring arrangements, and other commercially reasonable solutions.
Budgeting & Financial Forecasting
We develop budgets, forecasts, and financial work product designed to help clients evaluate and manage their restructuring plans.
[05] — Commercial Obligations We Evaluate
Primary Focus & Case-by-Case
Commercial Obligations We Evaluate
Slate Capital Management primarily advises businesses facing merchant cash advance and other commercial debt obligations. Eligibility depends on the type of obligation, lender, underlying agreement, financial condition of the business, and whether the obligation is accepted into the engagement as Verified Debt.
Primary Focus
Merchant Cash Advances
Daily or weekly ACH deductions tied to card sales or revenue. MCAs often carry high effective rates and are among the most common obligations we evaluate and work to restructure.
Revenue-Based Financing
Repayment tied to a percentage of revenue. We review the agreement and evaluate how the structure affects cash flow and available restructuring options.
Commercial Working Capital Obligations
Short-term working capital loans and advances. We analyze the obligation and its impact on the company's operating cash flow.
Business Lines of Credit
Revolving credit facilities drawn against the business. We review advance rates, sweep provisions, and covenant terms with the lender.
Commercial Term Debt
Bank and non-bank term loans to the business. We review amortization, covenants, and maturity to evaluate restructuring options.
Evaluated Case-by-Case
Factoring / Receivables Financing
Outstanding factor advances or receivables financing. Evaluated case by case based on the agreement and the business's financial condition.
Equipment Financing
Term loans and leases secured by equipment. Evaluated case by case to determine whether the obligation can be included in the engagement.
Other Commercial Obligations
Additional commercial obligations not listed above. Eligibility depends on the lender, the agreement, and whether the obligation is accepted as Verified Debt.
[06] — Capabilities
Illustrative Scenarios
Merchant Cash Advances
Analyzing and Restructuring Daily-Deduct MCA Obligations
Working Capital Obligations
Evaluating Overlapping Working Capital Advances
Commercial Term Debt
Reviewing Bank and Non-Bank Term Loan Obligations
Prior engagements are presented for illustrative purposes. Individual circumstances and results vary. Past outcomes do not guarantee future results.
[07] — Restructuring Calculator
Model a Restructured Payment Plan
Your Numbers
Tell us what you're carrying and what's coming in. We'll model a sustainable payment plan built around your cash flow.
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Merchant Cash Advance · up to 18 months
Your Monthly Payment
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10% of your $0 monthly cash flowCurrent Monthly Payment$0
Monthly Savings$0
Enter your cash flow to see your projected monthly payment and payoff timeline.
Discuss This Structure With a PrincipalFor illustrative planning purposes only. Results are estimates and do not constitute an offer, commitment, settlement, or guarantee of any modification or restructuring terms. Actual results depend on financial analysis, lender participation, negotiations, and other circumstances.
[08] — Advisory Restructuring vs. Debt Settlement
Know the Difference
A different advisory model.
Slate Capital Management provides a business-to-business commercial advisory model — financial and cash-flow analysis, lender document review, restructuring strategy, and creditor negotiations. Traditional debt settlement is a different service model that may involve different payment and creditor strategies and may be subject to different laws and regulatory requirements. This section is intended to help business owners understand the difference.
Slate Capital
Advisory RestructuringDebt Settlement
Traditional ModelService Model
Business-to-business commercial advisory engagement.
Different service model.
Financial Analysis
Financial and cash-flow analysis, review of lender documentation.
May involve different payment and creditor strategies.
Restructuring Strategy
Restructuring strategy and lender/creditor negotiations.
May be subject to different laws and regulatory requirements.
Client Authority
Client retains authority over acceptance or rejection of proposed arrangements.
Different process and provider.
Outcome
No guaranteed outcome.
Is not the service provided by Slate Capital Management.
Professional Referrals
Independent legal, tax, and accounting professionals may be recommended when appropriate.
Different service model.
[09] — Confidential Intake
Owner-Direct Engagements
Schedule a Confidential Consultation
All inquiries are kept confidential. A Slate Capital principal will respond directly — no call centers, no junior associates, no delegation.
Slate Capital Management is a commercial restructuring and advisory firm for businesses. We do not provide legal, tax, or accounting advice; when circumstances require specialized professional advice, clients may be referred to independent qualified professionals.
Scope of Services
Scope of Services
Slate Capital Management provides commercial consulting and advisory services to businesses seeking to analyze, renegotiate, reduce, or otherwise restructure merchant cash advance and other commercial debt obligations. Services may include financial and cash-flow analysis, review of lender documentation, restructuring strategy, negotiations, budgeting, and forecasting.
Slate Capital Management is not a lender and does not provide legal, tax, or accounting advice. Results are not guaranteed. Any engagement is subject to eligibility, due diligence, and execution of a written Advisory Service Agreement.