Recession Readiness

After stickier than expected inflation resulted in interest rate rises for the majority of 2023, corporate Boards have had to deal with a number of macroeconomic headwinds. In this report, Criticaleye Partner AlixPartners explores how to maintain liquidity and grow in a low growth, high inflation environment.


Key Takeaways:

• Ether a Board is sitting on a cash pile or feeling the pressure from balance sheet leverage taken on through the pandemic. A number of defensive and offensive strategies should be considered to achieve corporate priorities.
• For corporates with strong balance sheets and high growth ambitions, periods of volatility can present strategic growth opportunities.
• Now is the time to take action. Ensure any potential issues are planned for, performance improvement opportunities are identified and implemented and strategic acquisition pipelines are refreshed.