Following an unexpected six-week shutdown due to a data breach, a manufacturing company faced the daunting task of resuming operations, fulfilling delayed orders, and managing a looming $2 million loan due within four months. In need of swift capital to stabilize operations, they turned to Fora Financial.
Vision
The company aimed to restore operations, recover from the disruption, and fulfill a backlog of customer orders. With a focus on operational recovery and customer retention, their goal was to reestablish momentum and protect their long-term growth trajectory.
Opportunity
Despite the recent disruption, the business had a significant pipeline of orders. The opportunity to fulfill these backlogged commitments and restore customer trust required immediate capital to purchase raw materials and ramp up production.
Challenge
Operational Disruption
A six-week shutdown due to a data breach stalled all production.
Backlogged Orders
Urgent need to fulfill outstanding commitments.
Loan Maturity
A $2 million loan was set to mature within four months, adding pressure to stabilize cash flow quickly.
How Fora Financial Helped
Fora Financial provided $750,000 in working capital—approved and funded quickly—to purchase raw materials and restart production. The capital enabled the company to get back on its feet without further delay, ensuring orders could be completed and shipped on time.
Results
Resumed Operations
Funding allowed the business to restart production and ship backlogged orders.
Customer Retention
Timely delivery helped retain key clients and restore trust.
Financial Stability
The capital provided a cushion as the company navigated its existing loan maturity and continued recovery.
Conclusion
Fora Financial played a critical role in helping the manufacturer rebound from a disruptive shutdown. With $750,000 in fast funding, the company was able to restore operations, meet customer demand, and stabilize its business during a critical period.
Why Fora Financial
The decision to collaborate with Fora Financial was guided by:
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Speed
Fastest approval and funding timeline.
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Capital Access
Largest funded amount among all financing options considered.
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Responsiveness
Immediate support when time and resources were limited.