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With inflation running hot, the U.S. Federal Reserve has embarked on a rate hike agenda. Financially weak companies with material near-term maturities are struggling and, in some cases, bankruptcy could be imminent.
With inflation running hot, the U.S. Federal Reserve has embarked on a rate hike agenda. Financially weak companies with material near-term maturities are struggling and, in some cases, bankruptcy could be imminent.
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A Global Problem: Rising Interest Rates and Distressed Companies

With inflation running hot, the U.S. Federal Reserve has embarked on a rate hike agenda. Financially weak companies with material near-term maturities are struggling and, in some cases, bankruptcy could be imminent.

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CreditRiskMonitor Announces First Quarter Results

CreditRiskMonitor reported operating revenues of $4.34 million, an increase of approximately $205 thousand or 5%, for the three months ended Mar. 31, 2022, as compared to the first quarter of fiscal 2021.

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CreditRiskMonitor Launches SupplyChainMonitor at ISM World 2022

CreditRiskMonitor is announcing the launch of SupplyChainMonitor, a brand-new sister platform serving the company's rapidly expanding clientele working in procurement, at the Institute for Supply Management's ISM World 2022 event on May 23.

Bankruptcy Case Study
Floored by this bankruptcy? If you paid attention to Armstrong Flooring, Inc.'s FRISK® score in recent months, you wouldn't have been surprised by their Chapter 11 filing.
Floored by this bankruptcy? If you paid attention to Armstrong Flooring, Inc.'s FRISK® score in recent months, you wouldn't have been surprised by their Chapter 11 filing.
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Armstrong Flooring, Inc.

Floored by this bankruptcy? If you paid attention to Armstrong Flooring, Inc.'s FRISK® score in recent months, you wouldn't have been surprised by their Chapter 11 filing.

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Bankruptcy Case Study
Financial risk is never convenient. For popular British bodega proprietor McColl's, we provide a snack-sized breakdown of their recent fall into administration and show how you can spot signs of financial distress using the FRISK® score.
Financial risk is never convenient. For popular British bodega proprietor McColl's, we provide a snack-sized breakdown of their recent fall into administration and show how you can spot signs of financial distress using the FRISK® score.
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McColl's Retail Group plc

Financial risk is never convenient. For popular British bodega proprietor McColl's, we provide a snack-sized breakdown of their recent fall into administration and show how you can spot signs of financial distress using the FRISK® score.

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High Risk Report
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Rite Aid Corporation

After surviving the COVID-19 pandemic, Rite Aid Corporation is still dealing with a heavy debt load and recurring net losses. Is bankruptcy nearing?

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The Russia/Ukraine conflict has pushed oil prices above $100 USD per barrel, further impacting the profitability, or lack thereof, of the airline industry. We identify airlines most at risk of bankruptcy.
The Russia/Ukraine conflict has pushed oil prices above $100 USD per barrel, further impacting the profitability, or lack thereof, of the airline industry. We identify airlines most at risk of bankruptcy.
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Economic Headwinds May Reintroduce Air Transportation Bankruptcies

The Russia/Ukraine conflict has pushed oil prices above $100 USD per barrel, further impacting the profitability, or lack thereof, of the airline industry. We identify airlines most at risk of bankruptcy.

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Blog Post
Companies have been ramping up efforts in nearshoring their purchased goods from Mexico and Canada, while keeping other regions steady. This trend indicates supply chains are focused on dual sourcing and seeking alternative suppliers.
Companies have been ramping up efforts in nearshoring their purchased goods from Mexico and Canada, while keeping other regions steady. This trend indicates supply chains are focused on dual sourcing and seeking alternative suppliers.
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Industries Nearshore with Mexico and Canada to Combat the Supply Chain Crisis

Companies have been ramping up efforts in nearshoring their purchased goods from Mexico and Canada while keeping other regions steady. This trend indicates supply chains are focused on dual sourcing and seeking alternative suppliers.

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Ah! Watch Out for Zombies!

Watch out! Mike & Jerry examine a phenomenon that, more and more, is haunting the portfolios CreditRiskMonitor clients: "zombie" companies, or firms unable to service their interest expenses. Following record-breaking commercial bankruptcies two years ago in the wake of COVID-19, central banks worldwide intervened to accommodate credit markets and suppress borrowing rates, alleviating financing pressures on corporations. Reaction to one pandemic has arguably given way to another crisis altogether.

High Risk Report
China-based property developer defaulted on its bonds and rating agencies withdrew their ratings in January. Additionally, its auditor resigned. Could the company be on the brink of insolvency?
China-based property developer defaulted on its bonds and rating agencies withdrew their ratings in January. Additionally, its auditor resigned. Could the company be on the brink of insolvency?
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China Aoyuan Group Limited

China-based property developer China Aoyuan Group Limited defaulted on its bonds and rating agencies withdrew their ratings in January. Additionally, its auditor resigned. Could the company be on the brink of insolvency?

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Bankruptcy Case Study
Oil and gas geosurveying company Ion Geophysical Corporation defaulted on its debt obligations earlier this year, announced forbearance and an amendment exension. The Houston-based company is the latest to fall during a post-COVID-19 energy crisis.
Oil and gas geosurveying company Ion Geophysical Corporation defaulted on its debt obligations earlier this year, announced forbearance and an amendment exension. The Houston-based company is the latest to fall during a post-COVID-19 energy crisis.
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Ion Geophysical Corporation

Oil and gas geosurveying company Ion Geophysical Corporation defaulted on its debt obligations earlier this year and announced forbearance and an amendment extension. The Houston-based company is the latest to fall during a post-COVID-19 energy crisis.

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Blog Post
Keep your brains about you: if it looks like a zombie, acts like a zombie, and reports like a zombie, it is probably a zombie.
Keep your brains about you: if it looks like a zombie, acts like a zombie, and reports like a zombie, it is probably a zombie.
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How to Catch Zombie Vendors in Your Supply Chain to Mitigate Disruption

Keep your brains about you: if it looks like a zombie, acts like a zombie, and reports like a zombie, it is probably a zombie.

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