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Clauses & Controversies

Ep 131 ft. Mitu & Mark

Mar 25, 2024
Confusion surrounds the treatment of Ukrenergo bondholders in debt restructuring. The podcast explores complexities of Ukrainian bond guarantees, modification implications, and interactions with the IMF. Discussions on state-owned companies efficiency, financial restructuring, and guarantee implications for Ukraine add depth to the episode.
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Quick takeaways

  • Holders of Ukrenergo bonds may not receive better treatment than sovereign bondholders due to unclear documentation.
  • Ambiguity in guarantee contracts raises doubts about the extent of the guarantor's obligations after bond term modifications.

Deep dives

The Initial Confusion and Discussion of Nergal Bonds

Mark and his colleague express their deep confusion regarding the complexities surrounding the Eukranargo Nergal bond. They begin with the pronunciation confusion and move on to the intricate nature of sovereign guarantee bonds. Specifically, they highlight the potential issues with drafting and legal terms that may not function as expected. The context leads them to question why an announcement by Cleary Gottlieb caused a 33% price increase on these bonds, sparking curiosity about the underlying documentation.

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