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As economies begin to emerge from the turmoil of the COVD-19 pandemic, the report explores the challenges facing businesses and the prospects ahead in 46 markets worldwide. We also look at developments in insolvency legislation and their implications for restructuring practitioners, businesses and lenders.
Key themes
- Brakes on restructuring coming off
- Supply chain disruption
- Gearing up for transformation
- Expanding restructuring toolkit
Brakes on restructuring coming off
Insolvency and restructuring have been subdued, but are expected to pick up as we move into 2022 and beyond. It’s important for companies to re-appraise and shore up their working capital requirements to address the unwinding of government support and debts accrued during the pandemic, while at the same time meeting renewed customer demand and delivering investment delayed by the pandemic. The limited availability of further government support will increase reliance on existing lenders, shareholders and access to the capital markets.
Supply chain disruption
Supply chain disruption and skills shortages could hold up recovery and jeopardise some businesses. Supply chain resilience is therefore essential, especially in the most affected sectors such as automotive. Dealing with talent gaps requires long-term planning as well as short-term plugs. Pay, conditions and prospects may all need to be improved. Action to improve diversity could in turn enlarge talent pools and help to attract higher quality recruits.
Gearing up for transformation
As the focus shifts to recovery and growth, businesses are looking at how to adapt and compete in markets being reshaped by the acceleration in digital transformation and growing stakeholder focus on environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues. It’s important to factor in the impact of implementing such changes into appropriate capital structures and funding requirements. Careful planning and prioritisation are also essential now the ESG and diversity and inclusion are weighing ever more heavily on credit decisions.
Expanding restructuring toolkit
Legislation and innovation are improving the speed, choice and flexibility of restructuring options. It’s important for businesses to determine which tools best serve the required purpose. Where the new arrangements are debtor-friendly, companies may use these to help tackle some of the issues emerging from the crisis. When the options favour debtors, lenders will need to be on the front foot in challenging such proceedings.
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