Preference shares are securities likely to be issued by joint stock companies which are distinguished from ordinary shares by the prerogatives attached to them.

On April 24, 2020, the President signed into law the Paycheck Protection Program and Healthcare Enhancement Act, amending the CARES Act to increase funds available to eligible businesses through the Paycheck Protection Program by approximately $310 billion.

The spread of the covid-19 virus forced the French authorities to take strict containment measures and order the closure of certain professional establishments, which caused serious economic hardship for these tenants.

The COVID-19 outbreak is a major shock for the global economy.  Many countries have already adopted or are adopting measures to increase the capacity of their health systems and provide relief to those citizens and sectors that are particularly impacted

Several voices predict a serious economic crisis once the alarm state generated by the COVID-19 virus has ended.