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| A monthly eNewsletter on leveraged finance | January 2011 |
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The Five Essential Elements of a Prearranged Bankruptcy |
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2011 Economic and Interest Rate Outlook |
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Done Deal |
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Capital Comic |
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Indices Watch |
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Many companies limped through the Great Recession with impaired balance sheets, but there is a great “wall of debt” scheduled to mature between 2012 and 2015 and these companies need to act now to fix their capital structures. A prearranged bankruptcy is a powerful tool to move a company through bankruptcy quickly, inexpensively, and with minimal disruption to business. The end result can be a firm that’s leaner, adequately financed and more competitive. Companies looking to act now to fix their capital structures may want to consider these five essential elements to a successful prearranged, Chapter 11 plan of reorganization.
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2011 Economic and Interest Rate Outlook
The consensus economic forecast shows real U.S. GDP exceeding 3% this year. The approved tax package and the Federal Reserve’s plan to provide monetary stimulus by purchasing U.S. Treasuries should provide some tailwind. Yet headwinds remain, most notably the fragile housing market, the unresolved European sovereign debt crisis and fiscal developments at the state and local level within the U.S. How will this impact interest rate volatility for borrowers in 2011? In this video, Rob Podorefsky, Managing Director, Interest Rate Management, GE Capital offers a 2011 outlook of the U.S. economy and interest rates.
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Administrative Agent • $150 Million • Asset-Based Credit Facility
GE Capital, Corporate Finance is administrative agent on a $150 million asset-based revolving credit facility for ArchBrook Laguna, an electronics and computer products distributor. The loan refinances and increases an existing credit facility and will be used to support growth and working capital needs. GE Capital Markets served as sole lead arranger.
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CFO Optimism Rebounds Despite Uncertainty Survey findings show that that more CFOs of mid-size and large companies in North America are optimistic despite uncertainty around the economy, unemployment and government policy. Learn more |
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Capital Spending Plans on the Rise According to a survey by the National Association for Business Economics, U.S. companies plan to increase capital spending based on the fundamental belief that the economy is improving. Learn more |
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Leveraged Loan Issuance Expected to Increase According to this report, 2011 leveraged loan issuance is expected to increase modestly from 2010 levels as issuers continue to address maturities in the 2014-2016 timeframe. Learn more |
| Contact: Jeff Wilson, Marketing Communications Leader GE Capital - (800) 326-6342 - jeffrey.wilson@ge.com Find financing now at www.gecapital.com/americas |
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