Legal & General More Nervous About Virus Outcome in U.S.: CEO

The video discusses the financial performance of a company, highlighting its profits and dividends amidst market volatility. It explores the impact of COVID-19 on UK and European growth, emphasizing the need for investment despite the pandemic. The discussion also covers the challenges faced by SMEs in accessing equity finance and the implications of favorable debt markets.

What was the company's operating profit that exceeded expectations?

• £946 million

• £290 billion

• £493 million

• £6 billion

How did the company manage its dividends during market volatility?

• Increased dividends significantly

• Reduced dividends

• Kept dividends flat

• Eliminated dividends

What is the current status of COVID-19 control in European countries according to the transcript?

• Out of control

• Under control

• Worsening

• Improving slowly

What is the speaker's view on the impact of COVID-19 on long-term investment?

• COVID-19 has no impact

• COVID-19 is a major barrier

• COVID-19 is not a barrier

• COVID-19 encourages investment

What is the speaker's concern regarding companies and debt?

• Debt is too expensive

• Debt is not available

• Companies are taking too much debt

• Companies are not taking enough debt

What type of financing does the speaker suggest is needed for SMEs?

• More venture capital

• More government grants

• More equity financing

• More debt financing

Which countries are historically better at providing equity finance according to the speaker?

• French companies

• American companies

• British companies

• German companies