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Nearly all transactions in Venezuela took place in dollars owing to the hyperinflation and eventual worthlessness of the local bolivar currency.

From MarketWatch

But for SGH, “we find accretion and leverage outcomes relatively resilient to changes in bid prices owing to solid deal multiple arbitrage,” they say.

From The Wall Street Journal

“The first proceeds from any oil sales will likely be used to pay off Venezuela’s debt to oil companies — with the largest amount being owed to ConocoPhillips, and Italy’s Eni E and ExxonMobil.”

From MarketWatch

“The first proceeds from any oil sales will likely be used to pay off Venezuela’s debt to oil companies — with the largest amount being owed to ConocoPhillips, and Italy’s Eni E and ExxonMobil.”

From MarketWatch

Ellison guaranteed $40.4 billion of equity financing and Paramount increased the break-up fee it would owe Warner if regulators block its deal.

From The Wall Street Journal