Turmoil in the banking industry is leading finance executives to review their companies’ exposure, open new bank accounts and invest excess funds in money market funds or Treasury bills.
S&P Sees Quick Rebound for Corporate Bond Sales Silenced by SVB
Companies’ hesitancy to tap the bond markets following the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank will likely be short-lived, S&P CFO Ewout Steenbergen tells me for Bloomberg News. “When there’s so much market noise, short term, it will absolutely impact the willingness of issuers to go to the market,” Mr. Steenbergen said.
Grab Holdings Retires $600 Million in 2026 Debt With Extra Cash
Grab Holdings Ltd. on Monday said it prepaid $600 million in debt ahead of a 2026 maturity, taking advantage of excess cash on its balance sheet.
Quirky Bond Trade Gives Companies a Way to Cut Borrowing Costs
Companies are taking advantage of price discrepancies in the debt and derivatives markets that give them a way to trim their borrowing costs – enter the 3NC1. Investors eager to take advantage of rising interest rates are buying the debt even if they only earn the extra yield for a year.
With the Easy Money Gone, Executives Tighten Belts by Slashing Dividends
Cutting dividends is a step that finance executives usually try to avoid, as it can prompt investors to move their money elsewhere. But, squeezed by higher interest rates, tighter profit margins and an uncertain economic outlook, some executives are tightening their companies’ belts at the expense of shareholders.
WSJ News Exclusive: Fanatics Hires CFO for Collectibles Business After Topps Deal
Sports-merchandise retailer Fanatics has hired a finance chief for its collectibles business, which is set to expand beyond baseball cards in the coming years.
Fed Rate Increases Upended Funding Markets in 2022. Here’s What CFOs Can Expect in 2023.
Companies continued to feel the pinch of higher financing costs in 2022. As the Fed gets ready to unveil its next rate increase, finance chiefs are looking for clues on where rates might go in 2023.
GE Healthcare Plans to Reduce Debt and Costs, Pursue Tuck-In Acquisitions
GE’s healthcare business plans to reduce debt, bring down costs and pursue tuck-in M&A after its spinoff in early January.
Nissan Grapples With Currency Volatility, Even as Weak Yen Boosts Earnings
For Nissan Motor Co. finance chief Stephen Ma, the weak yen has been both a boon and a bane.
U.K. Tax Change to Yield Higher Costs, But Much Needed Certainty for Companies
After a handful of flip-flops, the U.K. government has landed on a 25% corporate tax rate. Despite the expected increase in costs, finance chiefs say they at least know what’s coming.