Cathay Pacific, Swire Pacific, Air China Suspend Trading in Hong Kong

The video discusses Cathay's financial struggles, highlighting a potential rights offering due to cash shortages. Analyst Ivan Sue suggests Cathay is undervalued, with issues likely resolving by 2021. The airline faces dual challenges from COVID-19 and ongoing protests, severely impacting operations and earnings.

What financial strategy is Cathay Pacific likely to pursue to address its cash shortage?

• Reducing employee salaries

• Merging with another airline

• Selling aircraft

• Issuing a rights offering

What is one potential action Air China might take regarding Cathay Pacific?

• Decrease its stake

• Upping its stake

• Sell its shares

• Merge with Cathay Pacific

According to the analyst, when are Cathay Pacific's issues expected to be resolved?

• In the first quarter of 2023

• In the later part of 2020 or early 2021

• By mid-2022

• By the end of 2021

What is the biggest challenge currently facing the aviation industry, according to the transcript?

• Increased competition

• Pilot shortages

• COVID-19 pandemic

• Rising fuel costs

Besides COVID-19, what other challenge is Cathay Pacific facing?

• Natural disasters

• Cybersecurity threats

• Protests affecting operations

• Technical malfunctions