We are pleased to share the inaugural Alvarez & Marsal Distress Alert ASEAN report, a significant milestone in our effort to generate insights into the region’s distress market.
Our analysis highlights the persistent and multifaceted nature of corporate distress across ASEAN. Despite some improvements, particularly in Singapore and Malaysia, overall distress levels in 2024 reached their highest since the pandemic, driven by weakened capital structures alongside varying country-specific challenges.
In this report, we present our findings, of our study, explore the drivers of growing distress among ASEAN corporates and its implications for management, boards and other stakeholders.
Read the full report here
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