I don't think it makes sense to engage in the swap, when you can execute at better prices in the market, most issuers give you an incentive to participate in a swap and/or new issue... here you are paying a premium. I don't get it. Marco Santamaria More Quotes by Marco Santamaria More Quotes From Marco Santamaria If they get it done, there will be US$2.5bn in liquidity going straight into PDVSA, at the margin that is a good thing, particularly for short-term securities. But I think this also tells you that the equity sale is not on the table. Marco Santamaria company-news If you believe there is an interest from the government to maintain PDVSA as a working entity, then this should be particularly beneficial for PDVSA bonds, but all money is fungible, so you never know if they redirect this money to other purposes. Marco Santamaria company-news At the margin that is a good thing, particularly for short-term securities. But I think this also tells you that the equity sale is not on the table, either they can't sell Citgo or they don't like the valuation they are getting - so they have chosen to go this road instead. Marco Santamaria company-news
