Navigating Capital Structure 2024 Report

In today’s complex landscape, corporate treasurers rely on a well balanced capital structure to optimize financial stability and support strategic growth.

Given the importance of the topic, NeuGroup partnered with Standard Chartered to conduct a comprehensive survey of capital structure among its membership in mid-2024. Key findings in our report include:

• Liquidity: Over half of firms (53%) report cash balances exceeding their 2024 targets, with actual-to-target cash ratios above 1.25x.
• Debt Strategy: 70% of respondents prioritize financial flexibility in their debt and rating targets to fund growth opportunities and navigate crises.
• Returning Capital to Shareholders: A significant 85% of participants plan to return capital in 2024 through dividends or share buybacks. While dividend payers emphasize consistency, share repurchases offer firms more flexibility.

Explore these findings and more by downloading the full report. Industry-specific insights are also available exclusively for NeuGroup members.