Stable cash flow generation High 20% EBITDA margin High debt leverage Participation in the declining check printing industry Aggressive financial policy of parent Standard&Poor's Rating Services' rating on Harland Clarke Holdings Corp. (HCH) reflects the company's high debt leverage, exposure to a secular shift from print check usage to alternative forms of payment, and the aggressive financial policy of the company's parent. The company's stable cash flow generation and increased diversification following acquisitions in recent years somewhat mitigate these factors. In addition, the rating incorporates the credit quality of M&F Worldwide Corp. (MFW), the parent of HCH, and our expectation that MFW will continue to maintain an aggressive financial policy of debt-financed acquisitions. For the nine-month period ending
