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Capital Allocation Framework

Allocate capital to its highest risk-adjusted use.

Principles
  • Allocate to risk-adjusted return
  • Kill weak projects fast
  • Reallocate dynamically
Capabilities
  • Hurdle rate setting
  • Capital project gating
  • Portfolio prioritisation
Operating model
  • Quarterly capital allocation forum
  • Annual capital plan
Core controls
  • Investment approval thresholds
  • Post-investment review
KPIs

How this framework is measured

Free Cash Flow

Formula · Operating Cash Flow − CapEx

Threshold · Positive, ≥ plan

EBITDA Margin

Formula · EBITDA / Revenue

Threshold · ≥ board target

Linked assessments

No direct assessment — covered through the master Treasury Maturity Index.

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