Written case with Alvarez & Marsal

Question

Hello everyone

I have a case interview with alvarez & marsal (2h written case) and I am looking for restructuring cases where you have to analyze income statement, balance sheet... if anyone could help with that i am more than interested. thanks

Answer 1

Hi there,

Try the following

Little Bud Co - Beer Company in the Ross Casebook
Balke-Collender Corp in the Ross Casebook
Acme Package in the Ross Casebook
https://www.preplounge.com/en/management-consulting-cases/candidate-led-usual-style/intermediate/zeb-case-private-bank-anytown-65
Great Burger in the Stern Casebook
Coffee Co in the Hass Casebook

Also make sure you study other relevant material (i.e. what they're known for)!

Here's a list to start you with: https://www.preplounge.com/en/management-consulting-cases?language=en&topic[]=1&topic[]=17&topic[]=4&topic[]=19&sort=real-case-desc&page=1&perPage=20

You should search for cases that are along the below lines.

Case Type

Re-org
M&A
PE
Valuation
Risk
Process improvement

Industries

Aerospace & Defense
Transportation & Logistics
TMT
Retail
Capital projects + Infrastructure
NGO / Public sector
Pharma
Automotive
Healthcare
Financial services
Energy
Education
Consumer products
Real estate

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