Operating losses at Landqart beginning in the 3rd quarter of 2011, slower - than - anticipated conversion of Thurso and an increase in capital required for the conversion created a potential
liquidity issue for the company in the first half of 2012.
Not exact matches
Fortunately, a string of bellwether exits (AirBnB, Uber, Lyft, Palantir, etc.) could quickly cure venture
liquidity issues by bringing dollars back to LP's, opening the gates
for companies sitting on the sidelines, and providing the market with more public acquirers.
He added: «Only last week Vince Cable spoke about plans
for a Business Bank to help with this very
issue, but I think the government needs to do more by putting to work the considerable
liquidity and cash that UK
companies and investors are currently sitting on.»
Tracking the trade activity of corporate bonds
issued by the «blue chip»
companies of the S&P 500 Index indicates
liquidity is improved
for these bonds over other bond
issues.
The
issue of
liquidity is especially critical
for «asset heavy» businesses such as car dealerships, sports teams, or trucking
companies.
A review of high - yield debt investments should cover: (1) analysis of the industry, including growth rates, special risks and leading
companies; (2) analysis of the bond issuer, including the
company's position in its industry; new products; management stability; the outlook
for growth in revenues and cash flow as captured in Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization, also called EBITDA; value of corporate assets and the debt maturity schedule; and (3) analysis of the
issue, including special provisions in the «bond indenture,» covenants protecting the bondholder, use of the money raised in bond offerings, debt seniority, secondary market
liquidity and call provisions.