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Industry Expertise

Direct industry experience

Vertical and cross-vertical expertise gives Novo Advisors depth of field in perspective and in providing solution options for restructuring, turnaround, and performance improvement initiatives.
View brief summaries of our work in these industries.
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Agriculture & Food
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Agribusiness has its own unique set of challenges. We understand this. Commodity price volatility, weather events, manufacturing snafus — we help our clients with these challenges and more.

Sectors to date

  • Commercial Farming
  • Commercial Food Production
  • Food Processing
  • Green Energy
  • Horticulture
  • Intellectual Property
  • Nut Handlers
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Consumer
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Whether you’re an importer, distributor or retailer, you’ll face many of the same challenges such as changing consumer tastes, logistical issues and seasonality. We’ve worked on dozens of situations and can quickly isolate alternatives to get your business back on track.

Sectors to date

  • Apparel
  • Direct to Consumer (DTC)
  • Distributors
  • Food
  • Importers
  • Importers
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Energy
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Energy markets, like most commodities, are in constant flux. Most businesses know how to manage through ever changing price volatility and changes in demand. And with renewables servicing a larger part of our energy needs, markets are in constant flux. But sometimes you might get caught by an unexpected surprise. We can help you get to the right spot.

Sectors to date

  • Alternative Energy
  • Electric Power
  • Oil and Gas
  • Nuclear Energy
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Healthcare
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Healthcare is a segment where you need a very seasoned partner that understands the intricacies of the ever-changing industry dynamics. Novo Advisors’ seasoned healthcare veterans are here to help.

Sectors to date

  • Behavioral Health
  • Dental Health
  • Health Systems
  • Heath Technology
  • Hospitals
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Senior Living
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Manufacturing
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Manufacturers face numerous challenges depending on the segment(s) they serve. Novo Advisors’ manufacturing experience is second to none. We’ve worked in many verticals with a variety of commodities. Our experience allows us to get to the heart of the challenge quickly.

Sectors to date

  • Aerospace
  • Automotive
  • Bakeries
  • Electrical Components
  • Food Manufacturing
  • Metals
  • Plastics
  • Printers
  • Timber & Pulp
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Media & Technology
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Media and Technology businesses have many similarities. They can be quite profitable, but need constant investment and are subject to disruptions. Novo Advisors has worked on many situations where we’ve been able to stabilize businesses and create value.

Sectors to date

  • Call Centers
  • Direct to Consumer (DTC)
  • Education Media
  • Internet Marketing
  • Marketing
  • Software
  • Telecom Infrastructure and Internet Service Provider (ISP)
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Real Estate & Infrastructure
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Real estate is expected to face serious headwinds, especially in the commercial market segment. Novo Advisors’ prior experience in the sector allows us to develop options quickly.

Sectors to date

  • Commercial Real Estate
  • Construction
  • Hotels
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Services
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Business services have their own set of challenges. Some can be unique depending on the business’ target market. In some cases, you’re a temp labor business. In other cases, you’re distributing goods as a third-party provider. We’ve worked closely with client companies to analyze and optimize the business model to improve profitability.

Sectors to date

  • Education
  • Facilities Management
  • Hotels
  • Insurance
  • Movie Theaters
  • Prisons
  • Technology
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Specialty Finance & Lending
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Specialty finance is a sector that requires decisive action to improve performance. Whether a business is making loans to consumers or businesses, acting quickly in a challenging situation can improve the outcome. Like most engagements, we immerse ourselves in your loan portfolio. We rely on our extensive experience in the sector to dial in on the problem and give you options to make your situation better.

Sectors to date

  • Consumer
  • Debt Consolidation & Resolution
  • Sub-Prime Lending / Loans
  • Private Credit & Non-Bank Portfolios
  • Structured Settlements
  • Tax Settlements
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Transportation & Logistics
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Transportation and logistics challenges require an operationally minded consultant to help improve a situation. We dial into the improvement opportunities quickly and get them implemented, usually within 60 days from the start of our engagement.

Sectors to date

  • Rail
  • Third-party Logistics (3PLs)
  • Trucking

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