Research Update: Renfro Corp. Ratings Lowered To 'CCC' On Liquidity Pressure And Debt Maturities; Outlook Negative; Debt Ratings Lowered - S&P Global Ratings’ Credit Research

Research Update: Renfro Corp. Ratings Lowered To 'CCC' On Liquidity Pressure And Debt Maturities; Outlook Negative; Debt Ratings Lowered

Research Update: Renfro Corp. Ratings Lowered To 'CCC' On Liquidity Pressure And Debt Maturities; Outlook Negative; Debt Ratings Lowered - S&P Global Ratings’ Credit Research
Research Update: Renfro Corp. Ratings Lowered To 'CCC' On Liquidity Pressure And Debt Maturities; Outlook Negative; Debt Ratings Lowered
Published Jan 31, 2020
7 pages (3085 words) — Published Jan 31, 2020
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Abstract:

U.S.-based sock manufacturer Renfro Corp.'s revolver becomes current in February 2020 and its term loan becomes current at the end of March. We believe it may be difficult for Renfro to refinance its debt with satisfactory terms unless it significantly improves EBITDA and cash flow; therefore, we can envision a default occurring over the next six-12 months. We are lowering all our ratings, including the issuer credit rating on Renfro to 'CCC' from 'CCC+' as a result. The negative outlook reflects that we could lower the rating further if we believe a default is inevitable within six months. Renfro's revenue was hurt in fiscal 2020 (ended Jan. 31, 2020) by Fruit Corp.'s (not rated) decision to transfer its license for

  
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...- U.S.-based sock manufacturer Renfro Corp.'s revolver becomes current in February 2020 and its term loan becomes current at the end of March. We believe it may be difficult for Renfro to refinance its debt with satisfactory terms unless it significantly improves EBITDA and cash flow; therefore, we can envision a default occurring over the next six-12 months. - We are lowering all our ratings, including the issuer credit rating on Renfro to '###' from '###+' as a result. - The negative outlook reflects that we could lower the rating further if we believe a default is inevitable within six months....

  
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29655Z
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GICS
Footwear (25203020)
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S&P Global Ratings’ Credit Research. "Research Update: Renfro Corp. Ratings Lowered To 'CCC' On Liquidity Pressure And Debt Maturities; Outlook Negative; Debt Ratings Lowered" Jan 31, 2020. Alacra Store. May 06, 2025. <http://www.alacrastore.com/s-and-p-credit-research/Research-Update-Renfro-Corp-Ratings-Lowered-To-CCC-On-Liquidity-Pressure-And-Debt-Maturities-Outlook-Negative-Debt-Ratings-Lowered-2376277>
  
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S&P Global Ratings’ Credit Research. (). Research Update: Renfro Corp. Ratings Lowered To 'CCC' On Liquidity Pressure And Debt Maturities; Outlook Negative; Debt Ratings Lowered Jan 31, 2020. New York, NY: Alacra Store. Retrieved May 06, 2025 from <http://www.alacrastore.com/s-and-p-credit-research/Research-Update-Renfro-Corp-Ratings-Lowered-To-CCC-On-Liquidity-Pressure-And-Debt-Maturities-Outlook-Negative-Debt-Ratings-Lowered-2376277>
  
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