Areas of expertise and services provided include the following.

Interim ManagementArgus has participated in many long-term turnarounds of under-performing companies, serving as CEO, COO, CFO, or advisor.

Profit ImprovementArgus is often hired to analyze and implement plans to improve earnings and cash flow of various business operations.

Investment BankingLed by Lawton Bloom in our New York office, our investment banking services have grown significantly in representing clients in the sale of their business and in re-financings.

Crisis and Turnaround ManagementOver the years, Argus has stepped in to lead many companies through a variety of financial or operational issues. Our role has included the preservation and rebuilding of core businesses, negotiation with lenders; recruitment of new management and obtaining new financing.

Cash ManagementWhether dealing with startups, growth companies or troubled companies, Argus has been managing through liquidity constraints, including bank negotiations, vendor negotiations, cash management, and refinancing.

Acquisition and Merger SupportWe have been “dropped in” to acquisitions by private equity to provide instant professional management in the integration of operations, recruiting of permanent management and implementation of controls.

Information Technology SupportThis segment, led by Michael Haggerty, specializes in fixing failed system implementations; disaster recovery and data security.

Litigation SupportWe have been retained to lead many significant investigations by equity or financial institutions in preparation and support of legal resolution.

Arbitration / MediationWe have mediated or supervised the arbitration of numerous cases where our objective, independent participation resolved disputed claims, compromised debt obligations or resolved post–transactional disputes.

Financial AdvisoryWe provide management and boards with council on issues often not dealt with before such as the sale of their business, liquidity constraints, or litigation management.




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