Google vs Microsoft, Walt Disney's AR Story, B2B Payment Trends, & more!

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• Walt Disney's receivable turnover surged by 38% between 2019-2023
• 21% growth in virtual card payments and increased adoption of cross-border payment tech set to dominate 2024 B2B Payment trends
• Google is the DSO champion (45 days), but Microsoft wins on Cash Conversion Cycle (4 days)
• Healthcare industry saw revenues rise 30% and DPO increase by 8%

As we wrapped up 2023 with the last edition of FINsider, savor these captivating stories. And do not forget to buckle up to receive more thrilling insights in 2024!

Walt Disney’s O2C Saga: Twists ‘n’ Turns ??

Walt Disney’s theme parks were hit hard by COVID-19 while its streaming business (built on many M&A deals) continues to struggle to achieve profitability.

• Despite the challenges, Walt Disney has focused on financial discipline, cutting costs by $5.5 Bn, and improving free cash flows by more than 90% compared to five years ago.
• It also reduced its DSO by 8 days while improving receivables turnover by ~38%. Get more details of the story here.

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Microsoft vs Google: Decoding the O2C winner??

Determining who's the tech frontrunner between Google and Microsoft is a formidable task. Identifying the champion in financial excellence is equally challenging!

• Google collects cash from customers 1.3X faster than Microsoft, but Microsoft’s shorter cash conversion cycle (4 days) enables it to keep cash in hand for longer.
• While Google clears inventory 4.5X faster, Microsoft’s DPO is 4.5X higher. Read this exciting analysis of the two tech titans.

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?AR Report Card: Healthcare Industry ??

In this insightful report, we examine the accounts receivable metrics of the Top 25 healthcare companies.

• Between 2019 and 2022, the healthcare industry witnessed a 30% increase in revenues and a notable 16% improvement in the cash conversion cycle.
• Additionally, the DPO for the healthcare industry increased by 8% during the same period.
• However, the working capital metrics vary across distinct sub-segments such as pharma, healthcare insurance, hospitals, and healthcare services. Here's a deep dive!

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B2B Payment Trends 2024 ??

There’s no industry as dynamic and innovative as the payments sector. From the increased use of virtual cards to simplified cross-border payment solutions and the decline of checks, B2B payment trends are laden with digital initiatives and innovation. Explore more in our latest ‘trends’ article.

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