Making the most of your capital and transactions | Thought Center Webcast, September 21st: Investing in Brazil Global companies and private equity firms seeking solid growth are turning to Brazil as an attractive investment destination. Join the panel of Ernst & Young professionals and leading executives in this webcast as they discuss recent experiences in Brazil, the transaction environment and opportunities and challenges. $1.1 trillion dollars tied up in working capital Up to US$1.1 trillion of cash is being unnecessarily tied up, according to our annual working capital survey of 2,000 large companies. Nearly two-thirds of these companies also saw their performance deteriorate in 2009. See how the gap is widening between the best and worst performers. Are you ready for recovery? As the global economy gears up, companies are turning to a growth agenda. How should you manage your capital to position for this growth? Read our insights in the June 2010 edition of Capital Matters. Survey shows rising confidence toward economy and M&A Ernst & Young's second Capital Confidence Barometer - a survey of more than 800 global executives - updates findings from November, and shows greater optimism toward the market and increasing appetite for acquisition. Nearly 60% of respondents are likely or highly likely to acquire in the next 12 months, almost double that amount from November. Why capital matters for competitive advantage Uncertainty is the only certainty in today’s market. In our new study, Why capital matters, we surveyed 490 senior executives from 32 countries, and show that it’s how you manage your capital agenda today that will define your competitive position tomorrow. Overcoming recession: trends and analysis As we near the end of recession, there seems to be an upsurge in business activity and strategic transactions across industries. Sixty-seven percent of strategic growth companies are looking into new markets and product lines for investment. Is it a good time to enter emerging markets?
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Finding the silver lining in the global economic slump New challenges for private equity A review of how PE created value in nearly 300 European businesses over the last four years could provide some insight into how the industry can build on its success and also overcome the challenges it now faces. Our latest study shows (pdf, 4mb) that these businesses had average annual growth in profits of 15% during PE ownership. |
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