Reducing the burden
Seeking cheaper capital costs, Alliance Atlantis recently announced that it has successfully negotiated to offer C$700 million in debt. Merrill Lynch & Co., Royal Bank of Canada and The Toronto Dominion Bank have agreed to fully underwrite the financing commitment for any new credit facilities (see article).
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Alliance Atlantis will use the funds for operating purposes, as well as to retire 13% senior subordinated notes and the outstanding balance on an existing credit line facility.
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