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BCG: One in Five North American Public Companies Remains Under Financial or Operational Stress

Despite the apparent recovery from the effects of the pandemic, about 22% of North American public companies were not financially or operationally stable at the end of Q12021. Of these companies, 20% were stressed, meaning underperforming industry peers or experiencing pressure from internal or external sources, and 2% were distressed, meaning having trouble meeting financial obligations or experiencing severe operational challenges.

Future of WorkMelissa FisherJune 16, 2021BCG, Financial stress, future of work, Recovery Strategy, COVID-19, Operational stress

More Than Half of US Companies Are Under Financial or Operational Stress and 14% Are in Distress as Pandemic’s Economic Impact Deepens, Finds BCG

More than seven months into the novel coronavirus pandemic, a disturbingly large number of US companies are at risk, according to new research from Boston Consulting Group (BCG) confirming that economic distress is deeply entrenched and shows no sign of letting up.

Future of WorkMelissa FisherJanuary 9, 2021Financial stress, Operational stress, COVID-19, business transformation