Blackstone Lands $20 Billion Saudi Commitment for New Fund

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What did Blackstone sacrifice to secure the $20 billion investment from the Saudis?
Equity in their company
A portion of their fees
Control over their operations
Their flagship private equity fund
2.
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How does the concept of a 'volume discount' apply to large investments like those from CalPERS?
Investors receive more shares
Investors get exclusive rights
Investors pay higher fees
Investors negotiate lower fees
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In addition to the oil industry, in what other sector are the Saudis considered a massive economic force?
The money business
Real estate
Manufacturing
Technology
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What significant contribution did the Saudis make to SoftBank's Vision Fund?
$100 billion
$10 billion
$45 billion
$20 billion
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How has the perception of securing large investments from the Saudi government changed over the past year?
It is seen as a risk
It carries less weight
It has become more prestigious
It is considered a failure
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