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Saks Global Seeks Up to $1 Billion in Bankruptcy Financing as Chapter 11 Planning Advances

Talks with creditors center on a DIP proposal that could inject at least $750 million in fresh cash.

Overview

  • The retailer is negotiating a forbearance with certain creditors after skipping more than $100 million of interest due on Dec. 30.
  • Some bondholders have discussed a debtor-in-possession loan with at least $750 million of new money and a potential roll-up of existing debt, though terms remain fluid.
  • A Chapter 11 filing could occur in the coming weeks, according to people familiar with the discussions.
  • Liquidity pressure stems from inventory and cash-flow strains, with revenue down 13% year over year to $1.6 billion in the second quarter.
  • Leadership shifted as Marc Metrick stepped down and executive chairman Richard Baker assumed the CEO role.