Preserving and Maximising Value Through the Receivership Sale of Scholz Group
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September 16, 2026
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After the original shareholder of Scholz Group, which is one of Europe’s leading recycling companies, defaulted on its loan obligations, FTI Consulting was appointed by the secured lender as receivers over the shares of the holding companies of Scholz Group. The appointment enabled the receivers to exercise their rights and implement a transition of control, while preserving the operations of the financially stable Scholz Group.
Our Impact
- FTI Consulting successfully completed the sale of the shareholding interest in Scholz Group, generating significant international interest through a competitive sales process.
- We stabilised governance and ownership oversight during the receivership period, maintaining confidence amongst management, employees, customers, suppliers and local authorities.
- We maximised recoveries for the secured creditor and stakeholders, while delivering continuity and long-term stability.
- During the receivership, FTI Consulting’s Hong Kong and Germany teams continued to provide interim leadership and exercise shareholder oversight to protect and preserve the enterprise value.
Our Role
- FTI Consulting teams in Hong Kong and Germany worked closely with management and served as managing directors of the group’s holding entity, helping maintain operational stability and manage expectations among employees, local management, joint-venture partners, major banks and customers throughout the receivership process.
- Our team implemented a comprehensive stakeholder management programme, engaging regularly with lenders, management, employees, customers, suppliers and other key parties to maintain confidence in the business.
- Leveraging FTI Consulting’s global network, we designed and executed an extensive international marketing campaign, approaching a wide range of strategic and financial investors.
- We coordinated due diligence, managed negotiations and oversaw all aspects of the transaction process to create competitive tension and maximise value.
- We designed and set up a post-merger integration programme to ensure a smooth onboarding of the strategic investor.
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September 16, 2026
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