Research Update: HealthChannels Intermediate HoldCo LLC Downgraded To 'CCC-' From 'CCC' On Near-Term Debt Maturities; Outlook Negative - S&P Global Ratings’ Credit Research

Research Update: HealthChannels Intermediate HoldCo LLC Downgraded To 'CCC-' From 'CCC' On Near-Term Debt Maturities; Outlook Negative

Research Update: HealthChannels Intermediate HoldCo LLC Downgraded To 'CCC-' From 'CCC' On Near-Term Debt Maturities; Outlook Negative - S&P Global Ratings’ Credit Research
Research Update: HealthChannels Intermediate HoldCo LLC Downgraded To 'CCC-' From 'CCC' On Near-Term Debt Maturities; Outlook Negative
Published Sep 30, 2024
6 pages (2161 words) — Published Sep 30, 2024
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HealthChannels Intermediate HoldCo LLC's $385 million term loan ($289.9 million outstanding) comes due on April 3, 2025. As a result, we lowered our issuer credit rating on HealthChannels to 'CCC-' from 'CCC'. The outlook is negative. At the same time, we raised our issue-level rating on the company's $385 million ($289.9 million outstanding) first-lien term loan to 'CCC-' from 'D', as we believe the risk of additional distressed debt repurchases before the company addresses its capital structure is remote. The negative outlook reflects the high likelihood of a default or restructuring over the next six months. The negative outlook reflects the fact that the company's maturity date is now within six months, implying an increased likelihood of a default or

  
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...- HealthChannels Intermediate HoldCo LLC's $385 million term loan ($289.9 million outstanding) comes due on April 3, 2025. - As a result, we lowered our issuer credit rating on HealthChannels to '###-' from '###'. The outlook is negative. - At the same time, we raised our issue-level rating on the company's $385 million ($289.9 million outstanding) first-lien term loan to '###-' from 'D', as we believe the risk of additional distressed debt repurchases before the company addresses its capital structure is remote. - The negative outlook reflects the high likelihood of a default or restructuring over the next six months....

  
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S&P Global Ratings’ Credit Research. "Research Update: HealthChannels Intermediate HoldCo LLC Downgraded To 'CCC-' From 'CCC' On Near-Term Debt Maturities; Outlook Negative" Sep 30, 2024. Alacra Store. May 02, 2025. <http://www.alacrastore.com/s-and-p-credit-research/Research-Update-HealthChannels-Intermediate-HoldCo-LLC-Downgraded-To-CCC-From-CCC-On-Near-Term-Debt-Maturities-Outlook-Negative-3259282>
  
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S&P Global Ratings’ Credit Research. (). Research Update: HealthChannels Intermediate HoldCo LLC Downgraded To 'CCC-' From 'CCC' On Near-Term Debt Maturities; Outlook Negative Sep 30, 2024. New York, NY: Alacra Store. Retrieved May 02, 2025 from <http://www.alacrastore.com/s-and-p-credit-research/Research-Update-HealthChannels-Intermediate-HoldCo-LLC-Downgraded-To-CCC-From-CCC-On-Near-Term-Debt-Maturities-Outlook-Negative-3259282>
  
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