M&A and Restructuring
Participants will identify data-driven working capital performance metrics and evaluate actionable priorities essential for strengthening their liquidity, cash conversion, and financial resilience in 2026.
Host: Anthony Jackson, principal, Deloitte Transactions and Business Analytics LLP
Presenters: Wanya du Preez, managing director, Deloitte Transactions and Business Analytics LLP
Justin Hughes, managing director, Deloitte Transactions and Business Analytics LLP
1.0 Overview CPE credit | Specialized Knowledge
Key takeaways
In 2025, companies delivered solid top-line revenue and free cash flow growth, yet working capital performance improved modestly. Against a backdrop of tightening credit conditions, elevated interest rates, and ongoing macroeconomic volatility, cash discipline and balance sheet efficiency are critical driversof resilience and value creation. We’ll discuss:
- Key macroeconomic trends shaping working capital and cash flow performance
- Working capital findings across industries
- How leading companies aim to unlock structural working capital gains
- How agentic artificial intelligence continues to change the landscape for working capital management
