FY2024 ラジオビジネス英語Lesson（９０）

Theme

銀行の参加状況を確認する。

Annik, Shoko, and Henry are checking which banks are participating while tallying the total amount at the current stage.

Listening point

Why is it taking some time for Middle Eastern banks to do a credit review?

Because they have yet to establish a relationship with Bind.

Business scene

Shyoko, could you update us on Japanese and Korean banks?

Sure.
Three Japanese and two Korean banks have confirmed their participation.

How about you, Henry?

Singapore Bank and Bank of Hong Kong have Joined us with co-lead manager status and sizable amounts.
We will see participation from 3 out of 4 Taiwanese banks too, though it's smaller amounts in comparison.

Thank you, both of you.
Some Middle Eastern banks have yet to establish a relationship with Bind, so it's taking some time for a credit review, but they're very keen to participate.

I see.
Our total stands at 140 million dollars so far, leaving us wih 60 million dollars to reach our target.

We shouldn't be too optimistic, but it seems the deal is shaping up quite well.

Words and phrases

sizable: かなり大きな。かなり多い。
credit review: 与信審査。
shape up: 順調に進む。

Business phrase of the day

It seems the deal is shaping up quite well.
この案件はかなり順調に進んでいるようです。

より多くの投資家を引き付けるには業績を改善する必要があります。
Our performance needs to shape up to attract more investers.

オーストラリア市場への参入計画は順調に進んでいます。
Our plans to enter the Australian market have shaped up nicely.

Alternative expressions

shape upの違う表現。

The deal seems to be coming together smoothly.
The deal appears to be on track for a favorable outcome.

Upgrade your communication skills

テーマ：状況が厳しい時に社員を励ます。

We still have a substantial amount to raise. Take heart in the momentum we've built so far. Let's keep pushing forward.

It's clear we have some ground to cover, but let's not lose sight of the strides we've made. we can bridge the remaining gap. Stay motivaited, everyone.

We're making progress. We have a significant amount left to sequre, but let's remain focused and proactive. Every step forward brings us closer to our goal.