Liquiditas’ Post

The Q2 2024 GBOI survey results suggest that manufacturing businesses around the world are expecting to turn the corner. In the current survey, for the first time since the reports began, businesses have shared a favorable view on input cost pressures; moreover, confidence in financial conditions has remained unchanged from Q1 2024, implying that businesses are coping well with relatively tight financial conditions. Read out more. #Intelligence #Market #Data

Save-The-Date-November 14th! Great panel that will get to the heart of so many important topics from Cash Flow to Certifications and more!

The average time it takes for a firm to receive payment for sales is a critical indicator of business survival. What is the state of optimism when it comes to sales? Find out in-depth in our Q2 Global Business Optimism Insights: #GlobalBusiness #Insights #DNB

Join us for a NZIER webinar: The public sector discount rate: what it is, why it matters, and how it has changed Tuesday, November 19 at 11.00 AM This webinar, hosted by NZIER with guest speakers from The Treasury - New Zealand, will provide an introduction to discounting, explain the main approaches to determining the discount rate, and highlight the key issues at stake. We will discuss the recent changes to Treasury's discount rate guidance and explore the thinking and analysis behind the new approach. Register here: https://hubs.ly/Q02XQ6Rc0

Our next Public Good webinar focuses on the public sector discount rate. I will be presenting highlights my recent paper and Chris Parker and Kirsten Jensen from The Treasury will be joining us to talk about the recent update to their guidance. Register below!

My brilliant colleagues release a regular Trade Insights publication which I found really good and useful for clients and corporates at large. I'm pleased to feature on the most recent edition where I share some of my experience and insights related to the role of a Treasurer in optimising trade working capital. Marrying the physical supply chain with the financial chain, in a data-driven and continuous process improvement approach, unlocks value, creates efficiency and strengthens partnerships with suppliers, customers, and other stakeholders within the organisation. This is all the more the case where "just-in-case" is now as relevant as "just-in-time", where resilience has become an essential aspect of strategy complementing risk management, and where macro-economic factors have also increased the holding cost of working capital. Please have a look and let me know what you think. Gwynne Master, Mansour Davarian, Rogier van Lammeren, Ralph Edwards, Christopher Pate #SupplyChain, #Resilience, #FinanceTransformation

Do not miss out our webinar to ensure TP readiness towards year end! You can register below. #transferpricing #auditreadiness #tax

In the dynamic landscape of commerce, maintaining a healthy cash flow is paramount for businesses of all sizes. Yet, amidst fluctuating market conditions and evolving customer dynamics, ensuring a steady stream of revenue can be challenging. This is where trade credit insurance can emerge as a powerful tool, offering a safeguard against uncertainties that can disrupt cash flow management. Check out one of our recent blogs where we delve into the role of trade credit insurance in fortifying finances and its impact on cash flow management strategies - https://lnkd.in/eiiTzd3Y

Our Q1 2024 Financial Results reflect that we have delivered a solid performance in line with market expectations, despite global economic challenges. 📊 Here's a glimpse of our achievements: 🌱 EBITDA excluding special items reached US$156 million, maintaining stability despite ongoing market pressures. 🌱 Net Debt stands at US$1,216 million, reflecting a strategic balance amidst market fluctuations. 🌱 EPS excluding special items is 8 US cents, indicating resilience amid industry headwinds. 🌱 Production ceased at Stockstadt and Lanaken Mills in Europe, part of Sappi's ongoing strategic adjustments. Our outlook for Q1 2024 reflects resilience and strategic foresight across global regions. Despite facing various challenges, the company remains optimistic about steady demand, especially in dissolving pulp markets worldwide. Take a look at our full results here: #SappiFinancialResults #SappiQ1Results