About Matt Bernhardt

Matt Bernhardt is a Senior Managing Consultant in BRG’s Corporate Finance practice. Since joining BRG, Matt has assisted clients across several industries with financial modeling, liquidity management, operational support, and restructuring services.

Representative engagements include:

Assisted a $3B regional retail chain through Chapter 11 restructuring and eventual sale of in-store optical centers to a financial sponsor. Provided financial modeling, analytical support, claims reconciliation, and asset disposition advice to Debtor and its affiliates.

Assessed liquidity needs and operating performance of a $150M women’s shoe retailer and developed a detailed weekly liquidity forecast in anticipation of a Chapter 11 reorganization. Mr. Bernhardt worked with the company to developing a store closure forecast and inventory transfer cadence.

Financial Advisor to $150M Ad-tech business through an in-court Restructuring. Mr. Bernhardt advised management on preparation for a potential filing, assisted in securing post-petition DIP financing, and supported a successful 363 sale process. Further, Mr. Bernhardt provided assistance in development of Chapter 11 Plan of Reorganization and proceed allocation.

Worked with C-Suite team at a $400M U.S. based hosiery manufacturer to assess short term liquidity position and work through COVID related tightness. Additionally, reviewed and refined long term business plan which was ultimately leveraged as part of sale process.

Provided financial modeling, asset auction, and recovery scenario analysis to Committee of Unsecured Creditors for large New York based Jones Act transportation Company

Advised Florida based retail energy provider in its Chapter 11 proceedings and asset sales following impact of winter storm Uri in the ERCOT energy market.