Business review & marketplace

The economic stabilisation and recovery has had different impacts depending upon the market and region in which our clients operate. For most commercial organisations cash, cost and risk control remain paramount, as does financing flexibility. Cash control is also increasingly important in the public sector as public finances tighten.

But now that some stability has re-emerged clients are increasingly looking at their business models to assess whether they are fit for purpose. Some are taking the opportunity to integrate businesses acquired during a fast growth period, some are looking at what capacity they need if previous volumes do not return and some are looking to bring more flexibility into their business models to make them more agile and to increase variable costs. Divestment of non-core businesses remains high on the management agenda.

More stability is also renewing the appetite for inorganic growth, with many clients believing there is no better time to grow market share than when the economy is moving out of recession. Those with strong balance sheets are beginning to look at how to use them; others are looking at whether joint venture opportunities can bring synergy without draining cash and scarce resources.

But whatever their situation, demand for advice remains strong. Clients have made it clear that our combination of deep trusted relationships, exceptional skills and strong intellectual capital provides them with value in both planning and executing their strategies.

Consumer & Industrial Markets (CIM)

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Financial Services (FS)

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Information, Communications & Entertainment (ICE)

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Infrastructure, Government & Healthcare (IGH)

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Private Equity (PE)

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