Deals Report: Vivendi-Tencent Universal Talks, Apollo Newspaper Loan Deal

The video discusses Tencent's strategic expansion into the music industry, highlighting its investment in Spotify and its potential impact on US-China relations amid trade tensions. It also covers Apollo's significant investment in the newspaper industry, bypassing traditional Wall Street banks, and the implications of such direct lending practices.

What strategic advantage does Tencent gain by promoting US artists in China?

• Partnerships with local Chinese artists

• Access to exclusive music content

• Increased revenue from concert tours

• Enhanced presence in the Chinese market

How does the trade war potentially affect Tencent's deals?

• It encourages more cross-border deals

• It has no impact on international business

• It creates reluctance for cross-border deals

• It simplifies the regulatory process

What is unique about Apollo's lending approach in the Gannett deal?

• They partnered with multiple banks

• They arranged the loan directly

• They focused on digital media

• They offered a low-interest rate

What interest rate is Apollo earning from its loan to New Media Investment Group?

• 15%

• 8%

• 5%

• 11.5%

What potential benefit does Apollo have if the newspaper companies face financial difficulties?

• They receive government subsidies

• They can increase the loan interest rate

• They gain ownership of the companies

• They can sell the loan to other investors