Neiman Marcus attempted to go public, but called off its plans as sales continued to drop and debt continued to accrue.
Hudson’s Bay targeted Neiman Marcus after a bid to takeover struggling retailer Macy’s (M) didn’t materialize. The company’s talks with Neiman Marcus have made little progress, according to retailers. The deal would merge the two companies, and include 42 stores in the United States along with two Bergdorf Goodman stores in New York City.
Hudson’s Bay Co. is working with Evercore Partners Inc. to find a way to merge the two entities without Hudson’s Bay taking on the full burden of the debt, according to reports.
The company’s current debt level sits at $2.4 billion. Acquiring the full debt of Neiman Marcus would nearly triple the company’s current debt. Creditors are trading Neiman Marcus’ debt at discounts. The discounted trades signal to creditors not to expect to be paid back the full loans and bonds.
Hudson’s Bay Co TSE: HBC Seeking Discount on Debt
Hudson’s Bay is seeking a discount on the debt in an acquisition. The discount would mean several hedge funds and investment firms would lose out on the deal.
Neiman Marcus was acquired for $6 billion in 2013 by the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board and Ares Management LP. The two owners will expect some form of payment for the acquisition of the company.
The complex nature of the acquisition may end with Hudson’s Bay abandoning a potential deal with the company.
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