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Surveying leaders at our portfolio companies on pressing issues
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Economic Outlook
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CFOs’ sentiment about the state of the economy compared to a year ago
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CFOs’ predictions about the economy in their country over the next 12 months
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Factors CFOs believe will impact their business in 2024
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CFOs’ predictions for how long inflation will last
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CFOs’ predictions for S&P 500 change between May 2024 and May 2025
Business & Growth Priorities
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Adjustment to business activities CFOs made in the past 12 months because of economic conditions
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The next 12 months is a time to:
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CFOs’ priorities over the past 12 months
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CFOs’ priorities over the next 12 months
Capital Markets & AI
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Compared to a year ago, it is:
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CFOs’ plans to raise capital in the next 12 months
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CFOs’ plans to take the company public in the next 12 months
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CFO’s expectations for when the IPO window will fully reopen
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CFOs’ plans for using generative AI in finance to:
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01 of 14
CFOs’ sentiment about the state of the economy compared to a year ago
02 of 14
CFOs’ predictions about the economy in their country over the next 12 months
03 of 14
Factors CFOs believe will impact their business in 2024
04 of 14
CFOs’ predictions for how long inflation will last
05 of 14
CFOs’ predictions for S&P 500 change between May 2024 and May 2025
06 of 14
Adjustment to business activities CFOs made in the past 12 months because of economic conditions
07 of 14
The next 12 months is a time to:
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CFOs’ priorities over the past 12 months
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CFOs’ priorities over the next 12 months
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Compared to a year ago, it is:
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CFOs’ plans to raise capital in the next 12 months
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CFOs’ plans to take the company public in the next 12 months
13 of 14
CFO’s expectations for when the IPO window will fully reopen
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CFOs’ plans for using generative AI in finance to: