PG&E Offers $13.5B To Wildfire Victims As Part Of Restructuring Plan

PG&E Offers $13.5B To Wildfire Victims As Part Of Restructuring Plan

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PG&E is offering $13.5 billion to wildfire victims as part of a restructuring plan to exit bankruptcy. This offer matches a proposal by the company's creditors, but disagreements exist over payout details. PG&E filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy after its equipment was linked to wildfires in 2017 and 2018. The company aims to finalize its plan by June 2020 to join a state wildfire fund, aiding utilities in covering future wildfire liabilities.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the total amount PG&E is offering to wildfire victims as part of its restructuring plan?

$10 billion

$20 billion

$15 billion

$13.5 billion

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main issue causing disagreement between PG&E and its creditors?

The timeline for payments

The payout structure and form of payment

The number of victims to be compensated

The total amount of compensation

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did PG&E file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy?

To avoid paying taxes

To merge with another company

Because of equipment linked to wildfires

Due to a decline in stock prices

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the deadline for PG&E to emerge from bankruptcy to join the state wildfire fund?

September 2020

December 2019

March 2020

June 2020

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of the new state wildfire fund PG&E aims to join?

To cover liabilities related to future wildfires

To invest in renewable energy

To support local fire departments

To provide insurance for homeowners