Kyle Sturgeon

MERU

We are MERU. An operationally focused professional services firm with a different point of view. We are a values-driven, impact-oriented team dedicated to helping companies. We work collaboratively with management and sponsors, use subject matter experts throughout the process, and structure our fees around successful outcomes. We believe our focused and agile approach, along with our experience working in complex situations, allows us to deliver superior results for our clients. VALUE PROPOSITION Experience: Senior leaders from the world's top professional services organizations who know how to deliver successful outcomes in highly complex situations Deep bench: 150+ specialized subject matter experts with operator backgrounds who uncover hidden value and get things done Alignment: Highly flexible performance-based fee model that is aligned with successful outcomes Operator Mindset: Deep experience serving in interim executive roles and working hand-in-hand with management teams to get things done SERVICE OFFERING Transaction Services: Operational diligence Finance function assessment (processes, systems) Reporting package development (dashboards, KPIs) Initiative identification and implementation First 100-day planning Performance Improvement: 360 Assessment - EBITDA & balance sheet potential Transformation plan development Chief Transformation Officer Cash cycle and working capital optimization Implementation performance management Turnaround and Restructuring: Liquidity & liability management Diligence strategic options Turnaround plan development Capital Advisory Stakeholder comms / negotiations Chief Restructuring Officer Contingency planning Chapter 11 administration Debt restructuring Data Insights: Data Discovery and Analysis Data Strategy and Enablement Solution Development: Data integration, Data visualization, Predictive analytics (AI/ML) CLIENT BASE Middle market ($100M-$2B Revenue)