Hawaiian Electric in Talks With Restructuring Firms: WSJ

Hawaiian Electric in Talks With Restructuring Firms: WSJ

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The video discusses the recent stock performance of a company, which experienced a significant drop and a temporary trading halt due to restructuring talks. It explores potential liabilities Hawaiian Electric might face from the Maui wildfires and the implications of credit downgrades. The discussion also compares the debt structures of Hawaiian Electric and PG&E, highlighting differences in equity and debt perspectives.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the initial stock performance of Hawaiian Electric before the recent trading halt?

Down by 17%

Down by 60%

Up by 60%

Rallied by 17%

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What potential event is Hawaiian Electric preparing for by talking to restructuring firms?

Issuing new stocks

Merging with another company

Exploring options for restructuring

Immediate bankruptcy

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a major concern for Hawaiian Electric from a credit perspective?

Reduction in liabilities

Increase in stock prices

Potential credit downgrades

Expansion into new markets

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the debt structure of Hawaiian Electric compare to PG&E?

PG&E has more utility-level bonds

Hawaiian Electric has more parent bonds

Hawaiian Electric has a simpler debt structure

PG&E has less muni debt

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the total consolidated debt of Hawaiian Electric?

1.6 billion

2.6 billion

3.6 billion

4.6 billion