by Ron Carleton | Jan 26, 2010
Jarden Corporation (Ticker JAH) is a diversified consumer products company whose brands include First Alert, Holmes, Mr. Coffee, and Sunbeam. On June 30, 2009, it had approximately $2.7 billion of debt outstanding, half of which was in the form of Term Loans due...
by Ron Carleton | Nov 5, 2009
The heavy burden of hidden debt BT Group, plc, is one of the world’s largest telecommunications companies. Since the telecom crash in 2001, it’s been struggling with operating, management, and reporting problems. You can add financial problems to the list as well....
by Ron Carleton | Aug 11, 2009
High Credit Spreads Match High Credit Risk Since the credit crisis began in the summer of 2007, and especially since the credit markets fell of the cliff in the fall of 2008, we have seen credit spreads in the loan and bond markets increase dramatically. Some...
by Ron Carleton | Mar 16, 2009
Wendy’s/Arby’s Group, Inc. (ticker WEN) was formed in September 2008 through the merger of the Wendy’s and Arby’s fast food chains. In March 2009, WEN announced it had redone its main loan agreement to reflect the merger. Nothing unusual there....
by Ron Carleton | Mar 5, 2009
What do Whirlpool, Fiat, Sony, and Heinekin have in common? All took major restructuring charges recently, driving down profits that already were under pressure from the global economic slowdown. As the recession lasts longer and spreads farther, we’ll see many...
