SJM Holdings’ $500 million bond buyback ramps up as ratings agencies stay wary
SJM Holdings launched a cash tender offer for all $500 million 4.5% notes due Jan. 27, offering $1,000 per $1,000 principal plus accrued interest. The Macau casino operator is marketing new U.S.-dollar senior notes to refinance the debt. Moody’s and Fitch assigned ‘B1’ and ‘BB-’ ratings to the new notes, both maintaining negative outlooks amid concerns over high leverage and market share decline.