Crisis Management and Financial Adaptability: An In-Depth Analysis of LOTTOKINGS INDIA S.A.'s Resilience and Strategic Responses in the Face of the COVID-19 Pandemic

Shvekens, Martins (2024): Crisis Management and Financial Adaptability: An In-Depth Analysis of LOTTOKINGS INDIA S.A.'s Resilience and Strategic Responses in the Face of the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Abstract

This paper conducts an in-depth analysis of the financial performance of LOTTOKINGS INDIA S.A., a prominent player in the gaming industry of India, spanning two critical periods: pre-pandemic (2018-2019) and pandemic (2020-2021) eras. The study employs an array of financial ratios to assess LOTTOKINGS INDIA's resilience and strategic prowess during the tumultuous times caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The results reveal a commendable narrative of effective decision-making, where LOTTOKINGS INDIA's net profit margins surged, asset utilization strategies optimized, equity ratios fortified, and liquidity positions remained robust. These findings underscore LOTTOKINGS INDIA's adeptness in navigating challenges, presenting valuable insights for both the gaming sector and businesses at large.

• Item Type: MPRA Paper
• Language: English
• Keywords: Gaming Industry, Financial Performance, COVID-19 Pandemic, Adaptability, Strategic Agility
• Subjects: M - Business Administration and Business Economics ; Marketing ; Accounting ; Personnel Economics > M4 - Accounting and Auditing > M41 - Accounting

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