Severstal Misses $12.6 Million Interest Payment Deadline

Severstal Misses $12.6 Million Interest Payment Deadline

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The video discusses a unique financial situation where a company has the cash and willingness to pay, but an intermediary, Citigroup, missed a payment deadline. Bondholders are advised to contact Citigroup to expedite the process or wait for resolution, as the company's assets are mostly in Russia, making seizure difficult. At the sovereign level, Russia is set to repay a Eurobond, but bondholders have not yet received the payment. The video concludes with a status update on the payment situation.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What makes the company's debt situation unique?

The company lacks cash to pay.

The company is unwilling to pay.

An intermediary's request caused a delay.

The company is based in multiple countries.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What role did Citigroup play in the payment delay?

They provided additional funds.

They missed the payment deadline.

They advised the company to delay payment.

They seized the company's assets.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What can bondholders do to address the payment delay?

Ignore the situation.

Contact Citigroup to expedite the process.

Seize the company's assets.

Sell their bonds immediately.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is seizing the company's assets not a straightforward solution?

The assets are too valuable.

The company has no assets.

The assets are already seized.

The assets are mostly in Russia.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the current status of Russia's Eurobond repayment?

The payment was made on time.

The payment deadline was extended by 60 days.

The payment is within a 30-day grace period.

Bondholders have received the payment.