> You are no longer "otherwise-strong" if you have been impacted by COVID economically.
“Otherwise” is a word with meaning, and, contrary to your claim, that's exactly what “otherwise” means.
Now, the underlying premise for that “otherwise strong” being a meaningful category (that firms in that position are well positioned for a post-COVID rebound if they are prevented from a catastrophic collapse due to COVID) may be subject to legitimate debate, but that's another question.
“Otherwise” is a word with meaning, and, contrary to your claim, that's exactly what “otherwise” means.
Now, the underlying premise for that “otherwise strong” being a meaningful category (that firms in that position are well positioned for a post-COVID rebound if they are prevented from a catastrophic collapse due to COVID) may be subject to legitimate debate, but that's another question.