Agreement Between African Copper and Zambia Copper Investments May 10, 2009
- provision by ZCI of a short-term, secured credit facility (the 'Short-Term Facility') to ACU of US$2 million bearing interest at a rate of 14 per cent. per annum. - the continuation, to the benefit of bondholders, of US$2. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Ameristar to raise $500 million May 9, 2009
The Las Vegas-based casino operator, which owns , said it intends to use the proceeds from the offering to prepay and permanently retire a portion of the revolving loans outstanding under its senior secured credit facility. Chief Executive and Vice Chairman Gordon Kanofsky leads Ameristar Casinos Inc. (Nasdaq: ASCA). (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
Kohlberg Capital Corporation Announces First Quarter 2009 Financial Results May 9, 2009
Debt outstanding under a secured credit facility (the ``Facility'') was $245. 0 million, resulting in 201% asset coverage or a debt to equity ratio of 1. (Primezone Releases)
Gold Fields earnings more than double May 8, 2009
Gold Fields secured credit lines from banks and sold bonds to repay debt, it said. The company received a R1. (Business Report, South Africa)
THQ Reports Fiscal 2009 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results May 7, 2009
Previously today, THQ announced it had secured a commitment for a $35 million senior secured credit facility with Bank of America, N.A.. Non-GAAP Financial Measures. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
THQ Announces Commitment for $35 Million Senior Secured Credit Facility May 7, 2009
--(BUSINESS WIRE)--THQ Inc. (NASDAQ: - ) today announced that it has signed a commitment letter for a $35 million senior secured credit facility with Bank of America, NA.. Related Quotes. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Home Capital's Strong First Quarter Sustains Momentum: Net Income up 24.9%; Return on Equity was 27.9%; Basic and Diluted Earnings per Share Reach $0.91 May 6, 2009
6 million in unsecured credit, compared to $414 ... 7 million in unsecured credit at December 31, 2008 and $410 ... 1 million of unsecured credit at March 31, 2008. (Canada Newswire)
Crown Holdings Announces Pricing of Senior Notes May 6, 2009
The Company intends to use the net proceeds of this offering for general corporate purposes consisting of the permanent repayment of indebtedness under the Company's senior secured credit facilities, the repurchase of a portion of Crown European Holdings' first priority notes and/or the funding of one or more acquisitions. Pending such application, the Company intends to use such net proceeds to temporarily repay existing indebtedness under its senior secured revolving credit facilities and... (PR Newswire)
Nalco Announces Offering of $300 Million Senior Unsecured Notes May 5, 2009
Nalco Company intends to use the net proceeds from the offering, along with proceeds from a contemplated new term loan facility, to repay term loans outstanding under its existing senior secured credit facilities. Related Quotes. (Primezone Releases)
MGM MIRAGE Reports First Quarter Financial Results May 5, 2009
As announced separately on April 29, 2009, the Company, Dubai World and the CityCenter lenders entered into a series of agreements, including an amendment to the CityCenter joint venture agreement and the CityCenter senior secured credit facility, resulting in a comprehensive plan to fully fund the completion of CityCenter for its scheduled opening later this year. On April 29, 2009, the Company received $155 million, plus accrued interest, from Ruffin Acquisition, LLC in full payment of the... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Filene's sells Chicago sites to Sears Tower owner, files for Chapter 11 May 5, 2009
Columbus, Ohio-based Retail Ventures, which in 2000 acquired the chain out of bankruptcy, had said that it would not realize any proceeds from the sale to Buxbaum and that it would continue to guarantee all of Filene's Basement's obligations under its secured credit agreement. (The Associated Press and Reuters contributed to this report. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Appleton Reports First Quarter 2009 Results May 5, 2009
In March 2009, Appleton and its lenders entered into agreements to waive the events of default caused by non-compliance with its debt covenants and to amend other provisions of the senior secured credit facilities and the senior secured term note payable. These amendments to the senior secured credit facilities and the senior secured term note payable provide Appleton additional covenant flexibility to meet continuing difficult market conditions in 2009 by relaxing the total leverage ratios. (PR Newswire)
Last-ditch Chrysler talks fail to sway creditors May 3, 2009
One holdout, the mutual fund company OppenheimerFunds, indicated in a statement that it was willing to take its chances in bankruptcy court, banking on its status as a secured credit holder when the court decides how to resolve Chrysler's debts. It runs the risk of getting less than the government offered. (Anchorage Daily News)
Will Congressman Be Allowed to Use Campaign Donations for Home Security? May 2, 2009
Apply online instantly for the secured credit card that's right for you. Featured. (Yahoo News -- Politics)
Sussex Bancorp Announces First Quarter 2009 Earnings May 1, 2009
The increase in non-performing assets was primarily related to three real estate secured credit relationships. The Company's total deposits increased to $400. (Primezone Releases)
MGM MIRAGE, Dubai World and CityCenter's Lenders Reach Agreement for Completion of CityCenter Apr 30, 2009
8 billion senior secured credit facility. Additionally, Dubai World will dismiss its lawsuit filed against MGM MIRAGE in Delaware Chancery Court on March 22, 2009, and Dubai World and MGM MIRAGE will exchange mutual releases. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
MGM Mirage Announces Plan to Fund Cit000005C6yCenter Apr 30, 2009
"Under the plan, Dubai World and MGM MIRAGE will fund their remaining equity contributions to CityCenter through letters of credit. In addition, CityCenter's lenders will immediately fund the full $1.8 billion senior secured credit facility," according to a news release from the gaming giant. There was a hint that the company might be making a major announcement when MGM Mirage halted stocking trading earlier in the day. (KLAS-TV.com, NV)
Level 3 Closes $220 Million Senior Secured Tranche B Term Loan Apr 17, 2009
Level 3 Financing, Inc. amended and restated its existing senior secured credit facility to include this new tranche and no changes were made to any of the restrictive covenants contained in the existing senior secured credit facility. About Level 3 Communications. (PR Newswire)
Seagate Technology Announces Pricing of $430 Million of Senior Secured Second-Priority Notes Apr 17, 2009
The Notes will be issued by Seagate Technology International ("STI"), an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Seagate Technology, and guaranteed by Seagate Technology, Seagate Technology HDD Holdings and all of Seagate Technology's other subsidiaries that guarantee its senior secured credit facility, on a full and unconditional basis and secured by a second-priority lien on the assets that secure the senior secured credit facility ... The sale of the Notes is expected to close on May 1, 2009,... (PR Newswire)
African Copper Plc: Press Release 16 April 2009 Apr 16, 2009
- provision by ZCI of a short-term, secured credit facility (the "Short-Term Facility") to African Copper of US$2 million bearing interest at a rate of 14 per cent. per annum. - the continuation, for the benefit of bondholders, of US$2. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Bon-Tons March sales down 11% Apr 10, 2009
On April 8, Bon-Ton executives reduced the company s commitment under its senior secured credit facility to $800 million from the previous $1 billion, said Keith Plowman, executive vice president and chief financial officer. He said the move was part of Bon-Ton s initiative to reduce expenses, and will result in a decrease in interest expense. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Alpha Natural Resources Completes Accounts Receivable Securitization Facility Apr 9, 2009
Last month, Alpha also received an upgrade to BB- on both its corporate credit rating and senior secured credit facilities from Standard & Poor's Ratings Services, reflecting the company's strong liquidity position. ABOUT ALPHA NATURAL RESOURCES. (PR Newswire)
Tips to Find a Good Credit Card Apr 8, 2009
If your credit score is below 600, you'll likely need to apply for a secured credit card, and will be required to pay an interest rate ranging from 12-22. Look for cards with low introductory rates prior to making large purchases to ensure getting a jump on paying down the balance before the interest rate grows. (Suite101.com)
BRE Properties Announces Closing of $620 Million Fannie Mae Credit Facility Apr 8, 2009
SAN FRANCISCO, April 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- BRE Properties, Inc. (NYSE: ) today announced the closing of a $620 million secured credit facility originated by Deutsche Bank Berkshire Mortgage for repurchase by Fannie Mae (NYSE: ) ... "Safe Harbor" Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: Except for the historical information contained herein, this news release contains forward-looking statements, including statements regarding the terms and timing of draws under... (PR Newswire)
Colonial Properties deal falls through Apr 7, 2009
This is in addition to the $350 million secured credit facility it recently closed with the mortgage company. And in March, both Moody s Investors Service and Standard & Poor s downgraded the real estate investment trust s preferred stock and Colonial Realty s unsecured debt. (Birmingham Business Journal, AL)
Getting the axe? Some tips from a pro Apr 7, 2009
If you're worried about a layoff and don't already have a secured credit line (your home is used as security in exchange for a preferential interest rate), Mr. Rechtshaffen suggests you go out right now and set one up. Get as much of a secured line of credit as you can, he said. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
* MGM Mirage asks Morgan Stanley to evaluate bids Apr 6, 2009
The projects banks waived defaults for two weeks on the senior secured credit facility after MGM Mirage made a US$200 million construction payment on March 27 that covered Dubai Worlds half. Los Angeles-based buyout firm Colony Capital LLC has held discussions with MGM Mirage and Dubai World that include a possible investment in CityCenter, a person familiar with the discussions said on Wednesday. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Regency Healthcare secures $25M loan Apr 4, 2009
s Healthcare Financial Services announced Friday it has provided a $25 million senior secured credit facility to Brentwood-based. The company will use the loan to refinance existing debt and for growth capital. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
Jones Apparel Group, Inc. Announces Cash Tender Offer for 4.250% Senior Notes Due 2009 and Consent Solicitation for 4.250% Senior Notes Due 2009, 5.125% Senior Notes Due 2014 and 6.125% Senior Notes Due 2034 Apr 2, 2009
The tender offer and the consent solicitation are being conducted in connection with the Issuers' execution of a new senior secured credit facility providing for borrowings of up to an aggregate principal amount of $650,000,000. The purpose of the consent solicitation is to receive the necessary consents from the holders of the Notes for proposed amendments to the Indenture to provide for a carveout to the lien covenant for liens incurred in connection with the new senior secured credit facility... (PR Newswire)
Appleton Reports Fourth Quarter and 2008 Results Apr 1, 2009
As a consequence of the significant downturn in Appleton's business markets and the resulting loss reported for 2008, Appleton was not in compliance with the leverage ratio covenants at the end of 2008, which constituted events of default under Appleton's senior secured credit facilities and senior secured term note payable. In March 2009, Appleton and its lenders entered into agreements to waive the events of default and amend other provisions of the senior secured credit facilities and the... (PR Newswire)
Post's business unit cuts staff Mar 23, 2009
March 18: Standard & Poor s Ratings Service has lowered its issue-level rating for MediaNews Group Inc.'s secured credit facilities to CCC from CCC+, bringing the rating in line with the Denver newspaper chain s corporate credit rating. March 18: The potential of lifting antitrust barriers to consolidating all the major newspapers in the San Francisco Bay Area sounds like a good idea to MediaNews Group Inc. CEO William Dean Singleton, who already publishes almost all daily papers in the region... (Denver Business Journal, CO)
S&P's lowers debt rating for MediaNews Mar 19, 2009
Standard & Poor s Ratings Service has lowered its issue-level rating for s secured credit facilities to CCC from CCC+, bringing the rating in line with the Denver newspaper chain s corporate credit rating. The revised rating, issued Tuesday, reflect[s] a more significant decline in cash flow than that used in our previous analysis as well as challenging operating conditions in the newspaper sector, S&P said in its credit analysis of MediaNews Group. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
S&P Lowers MediaNews Group, Freedom Communications Deeper Into 'Junk' Mar 19, 2009
Standard & Poor's Ratings Services on Tuesday cut its issue-level rating on MediaNews' secured credit facilities to "CCC" from "CCC+." The "CCC" rating now matches the corporate credit rating for MediaNews, the Denver-based publisher of the San Jose Mercury News in San Jose, Calif ... The ratings agency lowered Freedom's rating on its secured credit facilities to "CCC" as well, one step lower than the company's corporate credit rating. (MediaWeek.com)
Warrior Energy N.V. Announces Macquarie Bank Notice of Default Mar 17, 2009
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - March 16, 2009) - Warrior Energy N.V. ("Warrior") (TSX VENTURE: - ) announces that Macquarie Bank Limited ("Macquarie"), which arranged with one of Warrior's wholly-owned subsidiaries, Warrior Energy Holdings Inc. ("Warrior Holdings"), a US$50,000,000 Secured Credit Facility in July 2008 (see news release dated July 24, 2008), has delivered a Default Notice to Warrior Holdings dated March 12, 2009 under the Secured Credit Facility. The default cites... (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
ManTech buys DDK Technology Group Mar 17, 2009
ManTech said it used cash available and borrowings from its senior secured credit facility to finance the purchase. ManTech has strategically continued to pounce on the cyber operations market, scooping up Herndon-based Emerging Technologies Group, a provider of computer network operations and computer forensics, last year. (Washington Business Journal, DC)
Carmike Cinemas Reports 10 Percent Q4 Theatre Level Cash Flow Increase Mar 17, 2009
Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement include, but are not limited to: general economic conditions in our regional and national markets; our ability to comply with covenants contained in our senior secured credit agreement; our ability to operate at expected levels of cash flow; financial market conditions including, but not limited to, changes in interest rates and the availability and cost of capital; our... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Capital Trust Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2008 Results; Implements Debt Restructuring Mar 17, 2009
The secured credit facilities with JP Morgan, Morgan Stanley and Citigroup (aggregate outstanding principal balance of $579 ... The secured credit facility with Goldman Sachs (outstanding principal balance of $88 ... Previously, on February 25, 2009, the secured credit facility with UBS (outstanding principal balance of $9. (PR Newswire)
iStar Financial Completes New $1 Billion Secured Term Loan and Restructuring of Existing Unsecured Revolving Credit Facilities Mar 17, 2009
New $1 Billion Delayed Draw Secured Credit Agreement. The Company announced that it has entered into a $1. (PR Newswire)
The great escape Mar 13, 2009
Until recently, Western banks recycled those savings into the hands of US and Western consumers by letting them borrow on their homes and through unsecured or weakly secured credit card and auto loans. Foreign funds were also recycled into the hands of hedge funds and private equity firms, which frequently made foolish investments with cheap capital - consider Cerberus's purchase of Chrysler. (Asia Times Online)
Discovery Labs Reports Fourth Quarter 2008 Financial Results Mar 13, 2009
0 million outstanding under its secured credit facility with GE Business Financial Services Inc. and $0. 5 million outstanding under the Machinery and Equipment Loan with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development. (Primezone Releases)
Canwest and lenders extend discussions relating to senior credit facility Mar 12, 2009
CMI has reduced the principal outstanding under the senior secured credit facility to approximately $42 million in letters of credit, has cash-on-hand of approximately $30 million, and has access to a further $20 million of liquidity through its senior credit facility. In addition, cash of approximately $20 million has been placed on deposit by CMI as collateral with its senior lenders. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
2009 Article IV Mission to Canada: Concluding Statement Mar 12, 2009
introducing the Canadian Secured Credit Facility to bolster vehicle and equipment financing for businesses and consumers. increasing the resources of Export Development Canada and the Business Development Bank of Canada, to support economic activity. (IMF News)
Interstate Hotels & Resorts Receives Notice of Suspension of Trading from NYSE Mar 12, 2009
The company's senior secured credit facility agreement requires that the company be listed on the NYSE. KPMG LLP, the company's external auditor, has notified the Audit Committee and management that since Interstate's potential delisting from the NYSE creates a credit facility covenant issue, which, if not resolved, could result in acceleration of the credit facility debt, its auditor report on the consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2008 will include an explanatory... (PR Newswire)
Thermadyne Holdings Corporation Announces 2008 Fourth Quarter and Annual Results Mar 11, 2009
The Company had combined cash and availability under its senior secured credit facility of $48 million at December 31, 2008. As of December 31, 2008, long-term debt obligations, net of cash, were $222. (Primezone Releases)
GM teeters on edge of bankruptcy Mar 6, 2009
5 billion term loan and a $125 million secured credit facility. . (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
GM raises specter of Chapter 11 Mar 6, 2009
5 billion term loan and a $125 million secured credit facility. "Consequently, we are not in default of our covenants," the report said. (AZCentral -- Business)
Polymer Group to repurchase debt Mar 5, 2009
The Charlotte-based company s senior secured credit facility features a $45 million revolving credit facility and a first-lien term loan with an outstanding balance of $367. 2 million as of Sept. 27. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)
Hexion posts 2008 loss on Huntsman costs Mar 4, 2009
Hexion also said that while it was current on its debt covenants at the end of the year, a continued downturn could lead it to default on a senior secured credit facility. That could be remedied by proceeds from equity purchases or capital from parent Hexion LLC, but the company warned that a default could have a material effect on its financial condition. (Columbus Business First, OH)
Colonial Properties gets credit facility Mar 3, 2009
said it recently closed on a $350 million secured credit facility to repay part of a $675 million unsecured line of credit. The Birmingham-based real estate investment trust (NYSE: CLP) said the facility was originated by PNC ACRS LLC for repurchase by Fannie Mae and will address debt maturities through 2010 and beyond, said a news release. (Birmingham Business Journal, AL)
Rocky Mountain News Shutdown Means Profit for Denver Post, Singleton Says Feb 27, 2009
Moodys said at the time in December MediaNews faced a heightened risk of near-term default under a recently amended secured credit agreement, as well as potential difficulty refinancing a revolving credit line in December. Having a competitor exit one of its markets might provide some short-term relief in Denver, but theyre not out of the woods yet, said , a credit analyst for Fitch Ratings. (Bloomberg -- US)
Key Energy Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2008 Results Feb 26, 2009
As of February 23, 2009, the Company had approximately $150 million in cash on hand and approximately $139 million available under its Senior Secured Credit Facility. The Company expects to remain in compliance with the financial covenants under its debt agreements. (PR Newswire)
Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group Successfully Completes Lender Discussions Feb 26, 2009
Feb. 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. (NYSE: ) today announced amendments of its senior secured credit facility and fleet financing agreements with Chrysler Financial and another bank group ... In connection with the amendment of the senior secured credit facility, the Company prepaid $20 million of its term loan and permanently reduced the total revolving credit facility commitments to $231. (PR Newswire)
Targa Resources, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2008 Financial Results Feb 25, 2009
Targa's senior secured credit facility consists of: (i) a $1. 25 billion term loan maturing in 2012 of which $522. (Primezone Releases)
9 Predictions For Credit Cards In 2009 Feb 25, 2009
Amid a tightening of credit, "This might actually be good for the prepaid card industry, or secured credit cards may pick up the slack," says Judith Rinearson, a partner with the international law firm of Bryan Cave in New York. Those card products already appeal to consumers with limited or poor credit histories. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
DBRS downgrades divisions of CanWest Feb 24, 2009
CanWest Media Inc. and CanWest LP were given lower ratings pending the outcome of CanWest's negotiations with banks over its secured credit facility, the rating agency said Monday. DBRS believes that CanWest Media's financial flexibility is extremely limited as it is not currently in compliance with its bank covenants regarding its $300-million credit facility, it said in a release. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Germany Wants Liechtenstein's Prince Max to Pay Taxes on Investment Gains Feb 21, 2009
The princes lawyers say Max drew no payments from the account while he lived in Germany, but rather secured credit that wasnt taxable -- and that the assets belonged to the family rather than the prince, LGT said. The German authorities say the prince owes taxes on the assets of the entire foundation because most of the payments from it went to him, according to the LGT statement. (Bloomberg -- Germany)
Champion Enterprises Reports Fourth Quarter and Year-End 2008 Results Feb 19, 2009
"Difficult global economic conditions had a negative impact on each segment of Champion's business in the fourth quarter," stated William Griffiths, chairman, president and chief executive officer of Champion Enterprises, Inc. "In this challenging environment, we remain focused on reducing costs and preserving liquidity. Since the beginning of 2008, we have idled or closed four plants in the U.S., reduced companywide staffing by 42 percent and curtailed other spending. Together, these actions... (PR Newswire)
India Globalization Capital Inc. (IGC), Files 10-Q for the Quarter Ended December 31, 2008 Feb 18, 2009
Ram Mukunda, chief executive officer of IGC said: "As we said in the last quarter, due to illiquidity we began to adjust our business model and stream line our operations. Specifically, we have taken the following steps: 1) we have curtailed the number of contracts we are working, 2) we have subcontracted, or off loaded some of our contracts to other contractors, and 3) we have taken steps to shed costs, including laying off personnel. "In order to better position ourselves to obtain and... (PR Newswire)
Landry's Restaurants, Inc. Announces Closing and Consummation of New $510 Million Financing Feb 14, 2009
6 million amended and restated senior secured credit facility ("Credit Facility") consisting of a $50 million revolving credit line and a $165. 6 million term loan. (PR Newswire)
Shuffle Master, Inc. Announces Resignation of Director Feb 13, 2009
Risk factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from expectations include, but are not limited to, the following: we may be unable to repurchase our contingent convertible senior notes; our intellectual property or products may be infringed, misappropriated, invalid, or unenforceable, or subject to claims of infringement, invalidity or unenforceability, or insufficient to cover competitors' products; the gaming industry is highly regulated and we must adhere to various... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Good credit starts young Feb 12, 2009
Stahl said one way for young people to establish credit is to obtain a secured credit card and once credit is established the person can apply for an unsecured card. According to Erin Farmer, Gaylax, Va. (The University Echo, TN)
DaVita 4th Quarter 2008 Results Feb 11, 2009
37% Effective weighted average interest rate on the Senior Secured Credit Facilities at end of the quarter 3 ... Under the Company's current Senior Secured Credit Facilities (Credit Agreement), the leverage ratio is defined as all funded debt plus the face amount of all letters of credit issued, minus cash and cash equivalents, divided by "Consolidated EBITDA". (PR Newswire)
After worst annual loss, Ford braces for slow year Feb 8, 2009
1 billion of its secured credit line. The money is to arrive Tuesday, but Ford executives said they don't plan to use it for operating expenses. (OregonLive, OR -- Business)
General Growth postpones earnings release Feb 7, 2009
6 billion senior secured credit agreement and revolving credit facility were extended until March 15. The deadline on two mortgages totaling $900 million was extended last month to Feb. 12. (Crain's Chicago Business)