In today's Morning Views publication we comment on developments of the following high yield issuers: SPIE, Teva, Digi Communications, Altice France (SFR), Telenet, Sunrise, Air France-KLM, Axactor, Victoria, Ineos, Stada, Oriflame, Casino Guichard-Perrachon, Boparan, Synthomer, NewDay
Liberty Global (LG) has reported its consolidated Q3/24 results and held an earnings call. The Q3 revenue figures were in line with our expectations, while EBITDA exceeded our forecasts. Top-line pressures continued, but cash-flow development was solid overall and liquidity remained very strong. We expect the group to continue using large share buybacks as a means to return cash to shareholders.
TAP has priced a EUR 400 mn five-year senior unsecured notes offering at par to yield 5.125%. Proceeds from the offering, along with cash on balance sheet, will be used to repay EUR 375 mn of existing bonds due 2024 and EUR 76 mn of Portuguese bank loans, as well as pay EUR 5 mn of transaction fees. We view TAP as "Medium Risk" on the LARA scale. We like the carrier's leading positions in its main markets, diverse customer and geographical base, as well as decent margins. That said, TAP is r...