The University of Michigan issued $2 billion in bonds in March 2022. The proceeds from these bonds will be used to finance construction and renovation projects on the campus. $1.2 billion was issued as century bonds, which must be repaid in 100 years. This century bond issuance is the largest century issuance in the higher […]
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What impact did Toys “R” Us debt have on its bankruptcy?
March 18, 2018 
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When privately-held Toys “R” Us filed for bankruptcy in fall 2017, it disclosed that it had $5 billion in debt and was spending about $400 million per year for interest on that debt. Toys “R” Us net debt was $109.0 million in 2005, just before being taken over by private equity buyers in 2005. In […]
Continue readingHow are CVS’s balance sheet and ratios impacted by its $40 billion bond issuance?
March 11, 2018 0 Comments
CVS Health Corporation issued $40 billion in bonds on Tuesday, March 6, 2018. This bond issuance was the third largest US corporate bond issuance in history (the others were Verizon Communication Inc.’s $49 billion deal in 2013 and Anheuser-Busch InBev SA’s $46 billion offering in 2016.) CVS issued the bonds to raise funds to pay […]
Continue readingWhen will Maroon 5 recognize revenue from its 2018 concerts at Madison Square Garden in New York City?
November 7, 2017 2 Comments
During 2018, the band Maroon 5 is touring across the U.S. on its “Red Pill Blues Tour 2018.” Two of those concerts, on October 14 and 15, will be held at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Madison Square Garden has a seating capacity for concerts of approximately 19,000. According to a Business Insider […]
Continue readingWould Subway have disclosed or accrued for the class-action lawsuit filed against it for the length of its footlong subs?
September 5, 2017 0 Comments
Nine Subway customers joined forces to file a class-action lawsuit against Subway, alleging that its footlong submarine sandwiches were not actually a foot, or 12 inches, in length, but were closer to 11 inches. The class action suit was filed in 2013 and Subway settled a few years later, agreeing to pay the plaintiffs’ attorneys […]
Continue readingWhat is the impact on Netflix’s assets, liabilities, and equity from its new credit line?
August 30, 2017 0 Comments
In July 2017, Netflix, Inc., (NASDAQ: NFLX) obtained a new credit line for $500 million through five lenders. This credit line means that Netflix will be able to borrow as it needs cash to fund its operations. According to Netflix’s regulatory filing, it plans to use the funds for operations and general corporate needs. The […]
Continue readingHow will Cedar Point’s assets, liabilities, and equity be impacted by various transactions?
December 29, 2016 0 Comments
Cedar Point is an amusement park in Sandusky, Ohio, owned by Cedar Fair Entertainment Company. Over 3.5 million people visit Cedar Point each year between May and October. It covers 364 acres and has more than 150 rides and attractions, including 16 roller coasters. Cedar Point is the second oldest continuously operating amusement park in […]
Continue readingHow will Walgreen’s leases impact its financial position under the new FASB lease standard?
November 22, 2016 0 Comments
Under the current accounting treatment for leases, if a lease meets certain characteristics, it is classified as an operating lease and only the lease payments are shown in the financial statements in the income statement; there is no liability recognized for the lease obligation. In February 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued ASU […]
Continue readingHow are Adele’s financial statements impacted when tickets to her North American tour sell out within a few minutes?
February 25, 2016 0 Comments
Adele released her third album, 25, in late 2015, quickly shattering several records. The album 25 was the first album to sell more than three million copies in a week and also racked up the most records sold in a week with 3.38 million records sold that first week. Her single Hello from 25 was […]
Continue readingWhat is the impact of Toshiba’s credit line on its financial statements?
February 2, 2016 0 Comments
In 2015, Toshiba Corp. (TOSBF) announced that it had overstated profits by nearly $2 billion over a six year period. It has since announced that it could lay off up to 10,000 workers. In addition, Toshiba is selling its television manufacturing plant in Indonesia to raise cash. These events have all been part of the […]
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