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<item><link>http://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/spcred/684786</link><guid isPermaLink="false">spcred/684786</guid><spcred:index_mode xmlns:spcred="http://www.alacra.com/spcred">norm</spcred:index_mode><description>The latest News from S&amp;P</description><spcred:dataset xmlns:spcred="http://www.alacra.com/spcred">global</spcred:dataset><spcred:dataset xmlns:spcred="http://www.alacra.com/spcred">structured</spcred:dataset><pubDate>11/20/2008 6:44:00 PM</pubDate><spcred:price xmlns:spcred="http://www.alacra.com/spcred">100</spcred:price><title>Chesapeake Corp. 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At the same time, we lowered our issue-level rating on Chesapeake's 10.375% sterling-denominated subordinated notes due 2011 to 'D' from 'CC'. We also affirmed the rating on the euro-denominated subordinated notes at 'CC'. 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At the same time, we lowered our issue-level rating on Chesapeake's 10.375% sterling-denominated subordinated notes due 2011 to 'D' from 'CC'. We also affirmed the rating on the euro-denominated subordinated notes at 'CC'. The ratings actions stem from our assessment that the Nov. 15, 2008, coupon payment date on the sterling-denominated notes was likely blocked from being paid by the secured lenders under Chesapeake's $250 million revolving credit facility because of the company's distressed financial situation, which was caused by weak cash flows and high leverage. 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We also lowered our issue-level rating on the company's senior subordinated debt to 'CC' from 'CCC-'. The recovery rating on the subordinated debt remains at '6'. These ratings indicate our expectation for negligible (0% to 10%) recovery in the event of a payment default. All ratings were removed from CreditWatch, where they were initially placed with negative implications on July 2, 2008. The outlook is negative. "The downgrade follows the company's announcement that it has entered into a forbearance agreement with its lenders under the $250 million senior secured revolving credit facility," said</spcred:index_entry_excerpt><spcred:index_entry_primcountry xmlns:spcred="http://www.alacra.com/spcred">USA</spcred:index_entry_primcountry><spcred:index_entry_primcusip xmlns:spcred="http://www.alacra.com/spcred">165159</spcred:index_entry_primcusip><spcred:index_entry_primgics xmlns:spcred="http://www.alacra.com/spcred">15103020 151030 1510 15</spcred:index_entry_primgics><spcred:index_entry_primissuer xmlns:spcred="http://www.alacra.com/spcred">Chesapeake Corp.</spcred:index_entry_primissuer><spcred:index_entry_primissuerid xmlns:spcred="http://www.alacra.com/spcred">100453</spcred:index_entry_primissuerid><spcred:index_entry_primreg xmlns:spcred="http://www.alacra.com/spcred">USA</spcred:index_entry_primreg><spcred:index_entry_primticker xmlns:spcred="http://www.alacra.com/spcred">CSK</spcred:index_entry_primticker><spcred:index_entry_reporttype xmlns:spcred="http://www.alacra.com/spcred">NEWS</spcred:index_entry_reporttype><spcred:index_entry_sector xmlns:spcred="http://www.alacra.com/spcred">GLOBISS</spcred:index_entry_sector><spcred:index_entry_sector xmlns:spcred="http://www.alacra.com/spcred">STRUC</spcred:index_entry_sector><spcred:index_entry_sector xmlns:spcred="http://www.alacra.com/spcred">CORP</spcred:index_entry_sector><spcred:index_entry_sector xmlns:spcred="http://www.alacra.com/spcred">ABS</spcred:index_entry_sector><spcred:index_entry_sector xmlns:spcred="http://www.alacra.com/spcred">Forest</spcred:index_entry_sector><category>Credit &amp; Investment Research</category><alacra:ip>S&amp;P Credit Research</alacra:ip></item><item><link>http://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/spcred/681054</link><guid isPermaLink="false">spcred/681054</guid><spcred:index_mode xmlns:spcred="http://www.alacra.com/spcred">norm</spcred:index_mode><description>The latest Research Update from S&amp;P</description><spcred:dataset xmlns:spcred="http://www.alacra.com/spcred">global</spcred:dataset><spcred:dataset xmlns:spcred="http://www.alacra.com/spcred">structured</spcred:dataset><pubDate>11/5/2008 12:10:05 PM</pubDate><spcred:price xmlns:spcred="http://www.alacra.com/spcred">175</spcred:price><title>Research Update: Chesapeake Corp. 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We also lowered our issue-level rating on the company's senior subordinated debt to 'CC' from 'CCC-'. The recovery rating on the subordinated debt remains at '6'. These ratings indicate our expectation for negligible (0% to 10%) recovery in the event of a payment default. All ratings were removed from CreditWatch, where they were initially placed with negative implications on July 2, 2008. The outlook is negative. The downgrade follows the company's announcement that it has entered into a forbearance agreement with its lenders under the $250 million senior secured revolving credit facility. 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The CreditWatch listing followed weaker-than-expected operating performance over the past several quarters, potential near-term bank facility covenant violations, and the need to refinance its $250 million revolving credit facility due in February 2009. This CreditWatch update follows the company's announcement of a comprehensive refinancing plan to address its potential near-term covenant violation, the upcoming maturity of its bank credit facility, and general liquidity needs. 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Today's call is being recorded. At this time, I would like to turn the call over to the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Mr. Joel Mostrom. Please go ahead, sir. ...

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Thin discretionary cash flow; Aggressive debt leverage; Industry overcapacity; and Competitive pricing pressures. The rating on Chesapeake Corp. remains on CreditWatch with negative implications, where it was placed on July 2, 2008. The CreditWatch listing reflects EBITDA declines during the past several quarters and Standard&amp;Poor's Ratings Services' expectations that challenging market conditions could further weaken the company's ability to achieve targeted earnings during the next few quarters, which could pressure the company's ability to comply with financial covenants under its credit agreement. 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