Background:
A third-generation textile mill in Tamil Nadu with ₹200 crore turnover faced succession and debt challenges. The patriarch planned retirement, leaving governance gaps. Debt servicing costs were unsustainable, with interest rates at 15–16%.
Challenge:
Transition risk threatened both continuity and lender confidence. Younger family members lacked governance experience, and the business risked slipping into default.
Senatio's Approach:
We initiated a dual-track mandate:
- Financial restructuring - Engaged multiple banks, secured refinancing at 10.5% interest, replacing legacy loans.
- Governance renewal - Installed external directors, modernized payroll and compliance systems, and established family governance protocols.
Outcome:
Interest burden fell 35%. The governance framework enabled a smooth generational transition. The family preserved control while positioning for institutional investment.
Broader Lesson:
Family firms can modernize without losing heritage. Strategic refinancing + governance professionalization creates resilience for generational continuity.
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