In this podcast, Rama Variankaval, Global Head of Corporate Advisory & Sustainable Solutions, regroups with his teammate Evan Junek to introduce their latest “Corporate Compass” report, which outlines how corporate clients can proactively de-risk their financial needs to be well-positioned for navigating 2024 and beyond. Rama and Evan dive into the challenges and opportunities arising from these key themes – today’s interest rates and cost of capital, value of scale and overall market risks – providing actionable strategies for boards, CEOs and senior management. Read the full “Corporate Compass” report: https://www.jpmorgan.com/corporate-compass-report Some of the datapoints referenced in this podcast are sourced from FactSet as of year-end 2023. This episode was recorded on January 4, 2024. This material was prepared by certain personnel of JPMorgan Chase & Co. and its affiliates and subsidiaries worldwide and not the firm’s research department. It is for informational purposes only, is not intended as an offer or solicitation for the purchase, sale or tender of any financial instrument and does not constitute a commitment, undertaking, offer or solicitation by any JPMorgan Chase entity to extend or arrange credit or to provide any other products or services to any person or entity. © 2024 JPMorgan Chase & Company. All rights reserved.

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