In a crisis situation, targeted communication is crucial, especially with banks and credit insurers. The most important thing in these discussions is to coordinate the group of financial backers, find the balance among interests that are often not aligned, and develop creative solutions where needed. It’s important to have a detailed understanding of outside financiers’ viewpoints – which are conditioned by collateral, risk reduction, equal treatment and formal requirements – and to find viable solutions in that setting.
To gain an adequate time window for an appropriate analysis and to stabilize backers, our first priority is to ensure the company’s near-term ability to meet payments. We support that with such aspects as operating cash management and even balance-sheet changes and corporate actions.
IASB publishes final amendments to IAS 7 and IFRS 7 on supplier financing arrangements
On May 25, 2023, the IASB published amendments to IAS 7 and IFRS 7 (Supplier Finance Arrangements), which include supplementary disclosure requirements under IAS 7 “Statements of Cash Flows” and IFRS 7 “Financial Instruments: Disclosures”. ...read more
