Corporate balance sheets face increased strain as $1.2 trillion in institutional debt approaches maturity over the next 18 months. Companies that leveraged ultra-low yields are now absorbing significantly higher debt-service charges.
Strategic Debt Restructuring
Chief financial officers are increasingly opting for private credit arrangements and asset-backed issuance to manage liquidity. Analysts project a rise in tactical asset sales among highly leveraged firms seeking to de-risk balance sheets without diluting equity.