Obbligazioni societarie HIGH YIELD e oltre, verso frontiere inesplorate - Vol. 2 (19 lettori)

marcob77

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UPDATE 3-Teva Pharm says opioid settlement will not derail ability to cut debt
By Steven Scheer and Carl O'Donnell
JERUSALEM/NEW YORK, Nov 7 (Reuters) - Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd on Thursday expressed confidence in its ability to continue paying down its huge debt burden even if it is forced to pay billions of dollars to settle thousands of U.S.

opioid lawsuits.

Attorneys general of four U.S. states had agreed on a proposed settlement under which Israel-based Teva would provide $23 billion worth of generic Suboxone and pay $250 million in cash over 10 years.

Reuters reported that the generic Subaxone that Teva plans to give away as part of its settlement will likely cost the company far less than the $23 billion figure put forth by Teva based on the way the drugmaker plans to account for the value of the treatment. (news)

Teva Chief Executive Kare Schultz said such an agreement supports those suffering from drug addiction and is far preferable to many separate lawsuits by cities and counties.

"It also means that the burden to our cash flow will be over a 10-year period. That's why it's really possible for us to bring a significant benefit to society while still serving our debt and staying in business," Schultz said in an interview with Reuters.

Teva's debt load soared after it paid more than $40 billion in 2016 to buy Allergan’s generic drugs business.

Its debt load fell to $26.9 billion at the end of September from $28.7 billion three months earlier. At the same time, Teva said it remained on track to achieve a two-year restructuring target of $3 billion in spending reductions.

Schultz noted that Teva sought to refinance its debt schedule but not add to it and that any bond refinancing would not raise its interest rate burden over a manageable amount.

Teva, the world's largest generic drugmaker, earned 58 cents per diluted share excluding one-time items in the July-September period, down from 68 cents a year earlier and largely in line with expectations.

Revenue fell 6% to $4.26 billion due to generic competition for its multiple sclerosis drug Copaxone and declines in sales in the United States, Russia and Japan, although it posted gains in some of its newly launched drugs.

Its shares, which had taken a beating this year, jumped 9.9% in New York after the company nudged up its full-year earnings guidance.

For 2019, the company raised its forecast for adjusted earnings per share (EPS) to $2.30-$2.50 from $2.20-$2.50 and revenue to $17.2 billion to $17.4 billion from $17.0 billion to $17.4 billion. Analysts are forecasting EPS of $2.38 on revenue of $17.18 billion.

Revenue in North America dipped 9% to $2.05 billion, with North American sales of Copaxone down 41% to $271 million. Its new migraine drug Ajovy had revenue of $25 million, while sales of Huntington's treatment Austedo rose to $105 million from $62 million.

Schultz said that sales of Ajovy should get a boost from a new auto-injector delivery system it hopes will receive U.S.

clearance in the next few months.

He said that 2020 will show a small increase in operating profit due to sales growth of Ajovy, Austedo and generic drugs, while the drag from lower Copaxone sales will largely subside.

Teva said it had legal settlements of $468 million in the third quarter, mainly in connection with U.S. opioid cases.

Teva also named Eli Kalif as its new chief financial officer effective Dec. 22.

The company is also being investigated by U.S. authorities for price fixing but Schultz said he believed there was no evidence of collusion.
 

marcob77

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United States Steel Corporation Commits To Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions Intensity By 20%
13/11/2019 22:15 RSF
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PITTSBURGH, Nov. 13, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- United States Steel Corporation (NYSE: X) today took another step in the execution of its strategy to become the “best of both” in the steel industry with the announcement of its plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions intensity across its global footprint. The company has set a goal to reduce its global greenhouse gas emissions intensity by 20 percent, as measured by the rate of carbon dioxide (CO2) equivalents emitted per ton of finished steel shipped, by 2030 based on 2018 baseline levels. This target will apply to U. S. Steel’s global operations.

“Committing to a global greenhouse gas intensity reduction target is central to U. S. Steel’s strategy to become a world-competitive ‘best of both’ integrated and mini mill steel company,” said U. S. Steel President and Chief Executive Officer David B. Burritt. “These reductions will be equivalent to the amount of CO2 being generated by more than 850,000 average-sized homes each year. By creating targeted carbon reduction initiatives to accelerate our transformation toward a future of sustainable steel, we create value for all stakeholders.”

U. S. Steel’s greenhouse gas emissions intensity reduction goal will be achieved through execution of multiple initiatives. These include the development of electric arc furnace steelmaking at U. S. Steel’s Fairfield Works and at Big River Steel, the first LEED-certified steel mill in the nation, in which U. S. Steel recently acquired a minority interest with an option to acquire the remainder over the next four years. Electric arc furnace steelmaking relies on scrap recycling to produce new steel products, capitalizing on steel’s status as the most recycled material on earth. Further carbon intensity reductions are expected to come from the company’s introduction of state-of-the-art endless rolling and casting technology and construction of a cogeneration facility at its Mon Valley Works announced in May, as well as implementation of ongoing energy efficiency measures, continued use of renewable energy sources and other process improvements.

Kevin Zeik, Ph.D., senior research fellow of innovation at U. S. Steel said: “The carbon intensity reduction target announced today reflects our commitment to continuous improvement in production efficiency and builds on our industry-leading XG3™ advanced high-strength steel. This technology enables automakers to manufacture lighter weight vehicles that meet federal Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards with reduced carbon emissions.

As part of our innovation efforts, we continue to look at new steelmaking technologies including those that can further reduce carbon emissions as those technologies mature.”

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains information that may constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. We intend the forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements in those sections. Generally, we have identified such forward-looking statements by using the words “believe,” “expect,” “intend,” “estimate,” “anticipate,” “project,” “target,” “forecast,” “aim,” “should,” “will” and similar expressions or by using future dates in connection with any discussion of, among other things, operating performance, trends, events or developments that we expect or anticipate will occur in the future, U. S. Steel’s future ability or plans to take ownership of the Big River Steel joint venture as a wholly owned subsidiary, and statements expressing general views about future operating results. However, the absence of these words or similar expressions does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. Forward-looking statements are not historical facts, but instead represent only the Company’s beliefs regarding future events, many of which, by their nature, are inherently uncertain and outside of the Company’s control. It is possible that the Company’s actual results may differ, possibly materially, from the anticipated results indicated in these forward-looking statements. Management believes that these forward-looking statements are reasonable as of the time made. However, caution should be taken not to place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements because such statements speak only as of the date when made. Our Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law. In addition, forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from our Company's historical experience and our present expectations or projections. For more information on additional potential risk factors, please review U. S. Steel’s filings with the SEC, including, but not limited to, U. S. Steel’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and its Current Reports on Form 8-K.

United States Steel Corporation, headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pa., is a leading integrated steel producer and Fortune 250 company with major operations in the United States and Central Europe. For more information about U. S. Steel, please visit www.ussteel.com.
 

simoneimola

Forumer attivo
Il primo ministro francese Edouard Philippe inaugura la nuova sede della CEVA Logistics a Marsiglia

In occasione della sua visita a Marsiglia oggi per il Consiglio nazionale dell'industria, il primo ministro Edouard Philippe è venuto per inaugurare la nuova sede globale di CEVA Logistics, una filiale del gruppo CMA CGM, con Rodolphe Saadé, presidente e amministratore delegato della CMA Gruppo CGM. Il Primo Ministro è stato accompagnato dalla Sig.ra Elisabeth Borne, Ministro per la Transizione ecologica e inclusiva, dal Presidente della Regione Sud, Renaud Muselier e Nicolas Sartini, Amministratore delegato di CEVA Logistics, ha dichiarato il Gruppo nel suo comunicato stampa.

CEVA Logistics: trasferimento della sede in Francia

Con l'acquisizione di CEVA Logistics a maggio 2019, il gruppo CMA CGM ha deciso di trasferire a Marsiglia il centro decisionale della sua filiale specializzata e di consolidare tutti i team di gestione e le funzioni di supporto. 170 dipendenti di 25 nazionalità diverse stanno già lavorando presso la sede della CEVA Logistics e ulteriori assunzioni e trasferimenti sono previsti per ospitare 200 persone entro la fine del 2019.

Situata nel cuore dei Docks, la sede centrale offre locali moderni e condizioni di lavoro ottimali con un'area di 2.400 metri quadrati, 5 sale riunioni, 200 postazioni di lavoro e 2 spazi di co-working.

La vicinanza alla torre Jacques Saadé, sede del gruppo CMA CGM situata nello stesso quartiere, promuoverà le sinergie e lo scambio delle migliori pratiche.

La decisione di spostare la sede di CEVA Logistics a Marsiglia creerà nuovi posti di lavoro e aumenterà la portata internazionale di Marsiglia. Conferma inoltre la presenza locale del Gruppo CMA CGM e il suo impegno per l'attrattiva della regione, contribuendo a rendere la città un vero e proprio hub logistico.

Importante sfida industriale: rafforzare la digitalizzazione del settore logistico

In occasione dell'inaugurazione, Renaud Muselier, Presidente della Regione Sud, ha annunciato che la regione avrebbe partecipato, per un importo di 1,5 milioni di euro, al finanziamento di un cluster di dispositivi digitali e progetti innovativi che trasformeranno il funzionamento delle soluzioni per i clienti di CEVA Logistics. In particolare:

SmartFREIGHT: una soluzione per Maritime FCL / LCL, Air, Domestic; con uno spazio online unico per gestire la vita completa delle spedizioni, in particolare consentendo prezzi istantanei da origine a destinazione. Questa piattaforma di e-commerce consentirà un trasporto più rispettoso dell'ambiente. È stata stabilita una partnership con start-up ospitate in ZEBOX, l'incubatore e acceleratore internazionale di start-up creato da Rodolphe Saadé, per definire l'impatto del carbonio di ciascun tipo di trasporto e renderlo disponibile per i clienti.
Iniziativa di ottimizzazione della rete pilotata dalla rete intermodale statunitense. Lo scopo è ridefinire, sulla base del trasporto corrente, l'adeguatezza del posizionamento di HUBS nelle Americhe utilizzando algoritmi di ottimizzazione. Le analisi iniziali hanno portato a un'ottimizzazione di quasi il 3%, ovvero circa 150.000 miglia al mese.

Questo movimento per rafforzare la digitalizzazione presso CEVA Logistics è pienamente in linea con la strategia di Rodolphe Saadé volta a rendere CMA CGM leader nella trasformazione digitale del settore del trasporto marittimo e della logistica.

Nel suo discorso, il Primo Ministro Edouard Philippe ha dichiarato: “Indubbiamente, l'installazione di CEVA in Francia e il suo sviluppo futuro sono buone notizie. È una buona notizia per CMA CGM, che è una straordinaria azienda familiare e uno dei principali attori del commercio marittimo globale. È anche un'ottima notizia per l'azienda, la città, l'economia francese e quindi l'intero paese. "

Rodolphe Saadé, Presidente e Amministratore Delegato del Gruppo CMA CGM, ha dichiarato:" Non appena è stata completata l'acquisizione di CEVA, noi decise di trasferire la sua sede a Marsiglia. CEVA potrà beneficiare dell'intero ecosistema del gruppo CMA CGM, come l'incubatore ZEBOX o l'università interna. Dalla Francia, costruiremo un leader mondiale nella logistica. "

Renaud Muselier, Presidente della Regione Provenza-Alpi-Costa Azzurra, Presidente di Régions de France, ha dichiarato: “Abbiamo avuto l'opportunità di attrarre a Marsiglia la sede di un'azienda di livello mondiale, sulla scia del gruppo CMA CGM , che è perfettamente riuscito in questa operazione. È per questo motivo che la Regione Sud impegnerà 1,5 milioni di euro nello sviluppo di un cluster di innovazione digitale per i processi di CEVA Logistics. Come presidente della regione e presidente di Régions de France, convincere tali aziende a scegliere la regione del sud in quanto la loro posizione è una situazione vantaggiosa per l'intera regione! ”

A proposito di CMA CGM
Guidato da Rodolphe Saadé, il gruppo CMA CGM è leader mondiale nelle spedizioni e nella logistica. Le sue 528 navi servono oltre 420 porti in cinque continenti in tutto il mondo e trasportano quasi 21 milioni di TEU (unità equivalenti a venti piedi) nel 2018. Con CEVA, leader mondiale nei servizi logistici, CMA CGM ha gestito oltre 500.000 tonnellate di trasporto aereo e 1,9 milioni di tonnellate di merci interne nel 2018. CMA CGM è in costante innovazione per offrire ai clienti nuove soluzioni marittime, interne e logistiche. Presente in tutti i continenti e in 160 paesi attraverso la sua rete di 755 uffici e 750 magazzini, il Gruppo impiega 110.000 persone in tutto il mondo, di cui 2.400 a Marsiglia, dove ha sede.
 

waltermasoni

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Hertz Corp.'s $750 Million Senior Unsecured Notes Due 2028 Rated 'B-' (Recovery: '6'); Second-Lien Notes Rating Raised

  • 14-Nov-2019 11:50 EST
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NEW YORK (S&P Global Ratings) Nov. 14, 2019--S&P Global Ratings today assigned its 'B-' issue-level rating and '6' recovery rating to Hertz Corp.'s proposed $750 million senior unsecured notes due 2028. Hertz Corp. is a subsidiary of Hertz Global Holdings Inc. The '6' recovery rating indicates our expectation that lenders would receive negligible (0%-10%; rounded estimate: 0%) recovery of their principal in the event of a payment default. The company will use the proceeds from these notes to redeem a similar amount of its senior secured second-priority notes due 2022.

Because of this, we are raising our issue-level rating on Hertz's second-lien notes to 'BB-' from 'B+'. The '2' recovery rating is raised from '4', indicating our expectation that lenders would receive substantial (70%-90%; rounded estimate: 75%) recovery in the event of a payment default.

Our 'B+' issuer credit rating on Hertz reflects its position as one of the largest global car rental companies and the cyclical and price-competitive nature of on-airport car rentals. Our ratings also incorporate the relatively stable cash flow that the car rental business generates--even during periods of earnings weakness--and its substantial capital spending requirements, which the company can quickly reduce if industry or economic conditions warrant. Over the past few years, Hertz has experienced multiple operating issues that were caused, in large part, by excess capacity and lower-than-expected residual values upon the sale of its vehicles. However, these issues abated beginning in 2019 and the company's operating performance has begun to improve, which is a trend that we expect to continue.
 

marcob77

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Bloomberg - Are you a robot?

The Israel-based drugmaker is meeting with debt investors in London and New York this week for its first debt issue since being hit early this year with billions of dollars in potential liabilities from lawsuits. Bankers marketing the January 2025 U.S. and euro-denominated non call notes are targeting yields of around 8% and 6% respectively, according to the money-managers, who asked not to be identified because the information isn’t public.
 

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