The Hong Kong government has agreed to lead a $5 billion bailout of Cathay Pacific, taking a minority stake in the city's beleagured flagship carrier
Hong Kong The Hong Kong government has agreed to lead a $5 billion bailout of Cathay Pacific , taking a minority stake in the city's beleagured flagship carrier.
Cathay and parent company Swire Pacific announced plans to raise 39 billion Hong Kong dollars in new capital on Tuesday to help the airline survive the crisis wrought by the coronavirus pandemic. The Hong Kong government would provide the bulk of the new funds extending a bailout package worth 27.3 billion Hong Kong dollars consisting of loans and preferred share purchases. The rest of the capital will come from issuing new stock.
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