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Reorg Special Podcast: Altice France - Creditors Mobilize as Drahi Tries to Wield the Stick

Mar 27, 2024
01:53
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Altice France's attempt to fix its capital structure through potential discounted buybacks has caused a stir among investors, leading to the formation of opposing creditor groups. The podcast covers the market reaction to an investor call, management's guidance, asset drop-downs, and implications for creditors. It also explores French restructuring laws and director duties.
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  • Altice France's bond sell-off led to creditor mobilization, increasing potential for internal conflict.
  • Reorg Radio analyzed Altice France's asset drop-downs impact on creditors and discussed French restructuring laws.

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Altis France Debt and Volatility

Altis France, a prominent telecommunications and media group in Europe, faced significant debt challenges with a total of 24 billion in debts as of the latest report, including 1.2 billion maturing in 2025. Investor confidence wavered due to a fraud investigation at Altis Portugal, a subsidiary of Altis International, causing the debt to be highly volatile. To regain trust, the group's main stakeholder, Patrick Draghi, announced a deleveraging strategy aiming for a net leverage target of 4.5 times in the foreseeable future.

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