KYIV, Oct 1 – The number of Ukrainians companies that may have serious liquidity problems has tripled over the past nine months due to the coronavirus pandemic, Anna Brusinets, Associate in the Corporate Ratings Sector at S&P Global Ratings said Wednesday.

At least 43% of the Ukrainian companies rated by the S&P show less adequate liquidity at the end of September, up from 14% at the end of January, she said.

"Liquidity is key," Brusinets said, pointing out that the deterioration in liquidity is a trigger for a downturn.