Overview of Project
Our client was an investment fund with an investment in a jewelry manufacturer. The fund wanted an independent assessment of their strategic options in regards to their investment in this company. Our complete business assessment provided the investment fund with the information it needed to confidently make its decisions.

The Challenge
The investment fund had an investment in a $10 million wholesale gemstone manufacturer, and desired an independent assessment of their ownership in the company to explore their strategic ownership options.

The Engagement
Manchester’s professionals were engaged to provide a comprehensive business assessment. We conducted on-site interviews, processed evaluations, and performed site investigations to gain an accurate picture of the manufacturer’s operations. We also melded the site visit information with market trends and market data to create a comprehensive competitive evaluation.

The Solution
Our assessment provided a number of strategic options for the investment fund to consider, including:

• An internal investment strategy to enable the company to grow in its current markets,
• An acquisition strategy to grow the company outside its present market segments, and
• A divestiture strategy that included a management buy-out alternative to allow the present managers to take over the company.

The Impact
The comprehensive business assessment that we provided to our client provided the investment fund the independent information it needed to confidently make the proper decision for its portfolio.