ASSET-LIGHT DEBT
It is a type of corporate debt amounting to less than the usual collateral amount, which is commonly 30% or more of the value of the company. With this type of debt, the amount is lower, with most collateralized debt percentage of companies is way below the previous standards. There are times that it can be zero.
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Chairman, and former Chief Executive Officer and President of Total, one of the biggest oil and gas firms worldwide. During his tenure, the company ...
Bank Stress Test
Analysis done because of unfavorable economic scenarios that is needed to know if a bank has enough capital with the impact of the development. ...
Interest Rate
The amount charged by a lender to a borrower for using assets. Expressed as a percentage of principal, these are usually noted on an annual basis, ...
Cracking
Method of breaking down a larger product into smaller by-products. Used in the oil and gas industry, this can be accomplished by employing various ...
Quasi-Reorganization
This is a procedure where recapitalization is achieved through the elimination of the deficit that exists and the establishment of a new earned sur ...
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