Mosaed Bin Sulaiman Al Ohali, Maaden CEO, on Capital Structure and 2021 Outlook

The video discusses the business strategy focusing on asset management and cost reduction while maintaining fundamentals like health and safety. It explores financial strategies to manage debt, including equity swaps and deleveraging. The market analysis covers trends in commodities like aluminium, gold, and phosphate, highlighting the impact of COVID-19 on pricing and market cycles.

What are the two key strategies mentioned for business success?

• Hiring more employees and increasing production

• Increasing marketing budget and expanding globally

• Focusing on customer satisfaction and product quality

• Maximizing asset utilization and minimizing costs

What is the current debt to EBITDA ratio mentioned in the transcript?

• 5.2 times

• 7.6 times

• 6.3 times

• 8.1 times

What financial strategy is the company considering to manage its debt?

• Increasing product prices

• Refinancing or converting debt into equity

• Reducing employee salaries

• Issuing more shares

What is the company's target for deleveraging this year?

• 10 to 15%

• 3 to 7%

• 5 to 10%

• 12 to 18%

Which commodities are discussed in terms of market trends?

• Coal, iron, and steel

• Gold, aluminum, and phosphates

• Natural gas, zinc, and lead

• Oil, silver, and copper

How did COVID-19 impact the pricing of aluminum?

• It caused prices to stabilize

• It led to a temporary increase in prices

• It had no impact on prices

• It caused prices to drop significantly

What is the expected trend for gold prices according to the transcript?

• They are expected to increase slightly

• They are expected to fluctuate wildly

• They are expected to remain stable

• They are expected to decrease significantly