Research Update: Corus Entertainment Inc. Downgraded To 'CCC-' From 'CCC', Outlook Negative; Debt Ratings Lowered - S&P Global Ratings’ Credit Research

Research Update: Corus Entertainment Inc. Downgraded To 'CCC-' From 'CCC', Outlook Negative; Debt Ratings Lowered

Research Update: Corus Entertainment Inc. Downgraded To 'CCC-' From 'CCC', Outlook Negative; Debt Ratings Lowered - S&P Global Ratings’ Credit Research
Research Update: Corus Entertainment Inc. Downgraded To 'CCC-' From 'CCC', Outlook Negative; Debt Ratings Lowered
Published Jan 30, 2025
6 pages (2280 words) — Published Jan 30, 2025
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Toronto-based, diversified integrated media and content company Corus Entertainment Inc. ?s liquidity position continues to erode due to a reduction of its revolver availability and weak operating performance. Additionally, the company?s $303.6 million term loan and $65 million revolving credit facility will become current on March 18, 2025, which we believe heightens the risk of a distressed exchange or restructuring over the next six to 12 months. Therefore, we lowered our issuer credit rating on the company to 'CCC-' from 'CCC' and revised our liquidity assessment downward to weak. At the same time, we lowered our issue-level ratings on the company's senior secured term loan to 'CCC+' from 'B-'; the '1? recovery rating is unchanged. We also lowered our issue-level

  
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...Negative cash FFO of C$100 million to C$110 million over the next 12 months including sizable cash outflow for content rights and development;...

  
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S&P Global Ratings’ Credit Research. "Research Update: Corus Entertainment Inc. Downgraded To 'CCC-' From 'CCC', Outlook Negative; Debt Ratings Lowered" Jan 30, 2025. Alacra Store. May 20, 2025. <http://www.alacrastore.com/s-and-p-credit-research/Research-Update-Corus-Entertainment-Inc-Downgraded-To-CCC-From-CCC-Outlook-Negative-Debt-Ratings-Lowered-3316641>
  
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