Country Garden Bondholders Yet to Receive Dollar Bond Interest

Country Garden Bondholders Yet to Receive Dollar Bond Interest

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The video discusses the financial challenges faced by Chinese developers, focusing on Country Garden's repeated entry into grace periods for bond payments. It highlights the company's declining sales and upcoming financial deadlines, including a significant bond due in Hong Kong dollars and another in U.S. dollars. The pattern of entering grace periods is common among Chinese developers, raising concerns about their financial stability.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What financial strategy have some Chinese developers, including Country Garden, been using when facing payment difficulties?

Investing in new projects

Paying off all debts immediately

Entering grace periods repeatedly

Increasing their bond issuance

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the percentage decline in Country Garden's sales in August compared to the previous year?

72%

60%

50%

80%

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What could a similar decline in September sales indicate for Country Garden?

Improved cash flow

Increased construction funding

Challenges in paying debt

Expansion into new markets

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significant offshore financial obligation Country Garden faces later in the year?

A $1 billion U.S. dollar bond

A $2 billion euro bond

A $3 billion Hong Kong dollar bond

A $5 billion yuan bond

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When is Country Garden's U.S. dollar bond coupon and principal due?

January

February

December

November