Transitioning to the new normal Middle East Updates...2020/06/16 · Welcome Stephen Anderson...
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PwC Middle East - Webcast Series 16 June 2020
Transitioning to the new normal
Middle East Updates
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Our focus for today
Welcome
Stephen AndersonStrategy and Markets LeaderPwC Middle East
Economic update 4th edition Middle East CFO Pulse Findings
Stephen AndersonStrategy and Markets LeaderPwC Middle East
Richard BoxshallChief Economist PwC Middle East
Q&ACFO Pulse : Responding to potential future threats to emerge stronger
Matthew WhiteBusiness Resilience LeaderPwC Middle East
Lina ShadidDigital Health LeaderPwC Middle East
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COVID-19 checklist and digital resources available
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Quick poll
1 Economic update
Richard Boxshall
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The OECD’s world GDP forecast illustrates the U- and W-shaped scenarios
World GDP index, 2019 Q4 = 100
Sources: OECD, World Bank
2020 2021
OECD (‘single-hit’ scenario)
-6.0 5.2
OECD (‘double-hit’ scenario)
-7.6 2.8
World Bank -5.2 4.2
World GDP growth (% change)
2 4th edition Middle East CFO Pulse findings Stephen Anderson
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Theme 1: Increased recovery timelines and economic impactIf COVID-19 ended today, how long would you estimate it would take for your company to get back to ‘business as usual’?
● Recovery timelines have increased globally with 72% of Middle East CFOs now expecting a return to ‘business as usual’ to take three months or more
Source: PwC, COVID-19 CFO Pulse, 16 June, 2020All territories: 989, Middle East 89, UAE 39
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Theme 1: Increased recovery timelines and economic impactWhat impact do you expect on your company’s revenue and/or profits this year as a result of COVID-19?
Source: PwC, COVID-19 CFO Pulse, 16 June, 2020All territories: 989, Middle East 89, UAE 39
● Compared to prior weeks, more Middle East CFOs (89%) expect their profits and/or revenue to decrease, although the severity has improved – with only one in ten now expecting the decrease to be 50% or more
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Theme 2: Concerns around a global economic downturn and a second waveWhat are your top 3 concerns with respect to returning to the workplace and operating in a changed business environment?
Source: PwC, COVID-19 CFO Pulse, 16 June, 2020All territories: 989, Middle East 89, UAE 39
● Global economic downturn (60%), financial impact (55%) and a new wave of COVID-19 infections (53%) are the top 3 concerns for Middle East CFOs with respect to returning to the workplace
● 54% of UAE CFOs are concerned about a decrease in consumer confidence vs 31% globally
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Theme 3: Rebuilding revenues and managing costs as we move forwardWhich changes will be the most important to rebuilding or enhancing your revenue streams?
Source: PwC, COVID-19 CFO Pulse, 16 June, 2020All territories: 989, Middle East 89, UAE 37
● 61% Middle East CFOs consider pricing strategies the most important change for rebuilding or enhancing revenue streams vs 48% globally, followed by changes to products and services (53%)
● 51% of UAE CFOs are considering changes to geographic markets
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Theme 3: Rebuilding revenues and managing costs as we move forwardWhich of the following financial actions is your company considering as a result of COVID-19?
Source: PwC, COVID-19 CFO Pulse, 16 June, 2020All territories: 989, Middle East 89, UAE 39
● Cost containment and deferral or cancellation of investments are still the actions most frequently considered as a result of COVID-19 for both Middle East and UAE CFOs
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Theme 3: Rebuilding revenues and managing costs as we move forwardAs a result of COVID-19, which of the following does your company expect to occur in the next month?
Source: PwC, COVID-19 CFO Pulse, 16 June, 2020All territories: 989, Middle East 89, UAE 39
● Middle East CFOs are still more likely than the average to expect layoffs: 39% vs 25% globally
● In the UAE, 51% of CFOs expect layoffs to occur in the next month
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Theme 4: Growing confidence in return to work strategiesIn returning to the workplace, how confident are you in your company’s ability to do the following?
Source: PwC, COVID-19 CFO Pulse, 16 June, 2020All territories: 989, Middle East 89
● As workplaces reopen, Middle East CFOs remain most confident in adopting tactical measures to ensure safety of customers and employees
● 70% of Middle East CFOs are very confident in their ability to provide a clear response and shut down protocols to manage any second wave of infection
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Theme 4: Growing confidence in return to work strategiesIn returning to the workplace, how confident are you in your company’s ability to do the following?
Source: PwC, COVID-19 CFO Pulse, 16 June, 2020All territories: 989, Middle East 89, UAE 39
● 46% of UAE CFOs are very confident in their ability to create new revenue opportunities
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Theme 4: Growing confidence in return to work strategiesWhich of the following is your company planning to implement once you start to transition back to onsite work?
● Workplace safety measures are top of mind for Middle East (81%) and UAE (82%) CFOs, while reconfiguring worksites is also a priority as UAE businesses transition back to onsite work
Source: PwC, COVID-19 CFO Pulse, 16 June, 2020All territories: 989, Middle East 89, UAE 39
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Theme 5: Emerging stronger and more resilientWhat about the current situation will make your company better in the long run?
● Middle East CFOs believe flexible working, leaner operations and identifying new ways to serve customers will help them emerge stronger from the crisis.
● 82% of UAE CFOs are benefiting from better resilience and agility within their organisations vs 65% globally.
Source: PwC, COVID-19 CFO Pulse, 16 June, 2020All territories: 989, Middle East 89, UAE 39
3 CFO Pulse: Responding to future threats to emerge strongerMatthew WhiteLina Shadid
Q&A
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Stephen Anderson ME Strategy and Markets Leader
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Contact us
Richard BoxshallChief Economist
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Matthew WhiteBusiness Resilience Leader
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Lina ShadidDigital Health Leader
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