Most companies are borrowers. A recent survey by Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business found that 70 percent of respondents have existing debt – much of which will come due shortly.
And many of these companies will refinance at a higher interest rate, as according to a 2024 CFO survey by PNC, only five percent of those with a loan maturing in the next year planned to pay it off. Nearly 63 percent said they intended to refinance.
For those with maturing debt, they’ll need to evaluate capital structure, which brings us back to data visibility and predictive analytics for examining the ability to finance an acquisition, breaking down key leverage ratios, and determining the best refinancing option.
To determine the best path, leaders will need real-time visibility into transactional, financial, and operational data.
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