Independent Business Review (IBR)
An objective, 360-degree review of a company's financial position, operational performance and long-term viability.
Overview
We conduct objective, in-depth independent business reviews to assess a company’s current financial position, operational performance and future viability. Our IBR methodology combines detailed financial analysis with strategic and operational diagnostics, covering revenue quality, cost structure, working capital efficiency and management capability - to deliver a 360-degree view of the business.
Our IBR services help creditors, investors and stakeholders gain clear insights, identify both risks and untapped opportunities, and make informed decisions for restructuring, refinancing, or strategic repositioning. We present our findings in clear, actionable reports that serve as a reliable foundation for all parties involved in the decision-making process.
What's included
- Revenue quality and profitability by customer, product and segment
- Cost structure, fixed vs. variable base and margin bridge
- Working capital cycle: inventory, receivable and payable turnover
- Cash flow projections and short-term liquidity testing
- Debt structure, collateral inventory and covenant compliance
- Management capability, organisation and reporting infrastructure
Who it's for
- Banks and creditors reassessing credit risk
- Companies preparing for restructuring or refinancing
- Investors and funds seeking an independent pre-deal opinion
- Shareholders and boards who need the unfiltered picture
What you get
- Executive summary with findings ranked by materiality
- Full IBR report: financial, operational and strategic diagnostics
- 13-week cash flow model with scenario analysis
- Risk map and an inventory of untapped opportunities
- Presentation pack ready to share with creditors and stakeholders
Plan. Capitalize. Scale.
Plan
Diagnose the situation and design a strategy grounded in rigorous analysis.
Capitalize
Structure and secure the capital, through advisory or our own balance sheet.
Scale
Support growth, transformation, and long-term value creation.
Related reading
The regulation and field notes behind this service, selected from our Insights.
CFO Transformation: Getting the Finance Function Out of Bookkeeping
What is CFO transformation, and how does a company's finance function become a decision-making structure? Stages, indicators and AI-powered financial management.
22 May 2026 · 4 min readIPOIPO Advisory and Preparing for the Public Market
What is IPO advisory, and how does a company prepare for the public market? Readiness assessment, corporate structure, the equity story and the steps of the process.
20 May 2026 · 4 min readM&ACompany Sale: How a Sell-Side M&A Process Works
How does an M&A process work when selling a company? The steps from teaser preparation to closing, valuation and finding the right buyer, drawn from field experience.
16 May 2026 · 8 min readLet's address the critical financial decisions ahead of you.
Contact us and let's discuss the details.
Start a conversation