Altares says French firms cut average payment delays to 12.3 days in H1 2026

• Altares reported a sharp improvement in French corporate payment behavior in H1 2026, with a clear rebound in Q2.
• On-time payments rose to 49.7% from 45.2% a year earlier, signaling easing pressure on supplier cash flow.
• Average payment delays narrowed to 12.3 days, below the European average of 13.1 days.
• France returned to its best level in three years, reversing part of the deterioration seen since late 2023.
• Large gaps persist by company size and sector, pointing to uneven credit conditions across the economy.

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