Frontier Notes Hit New Lows as Investors Anticipate Possible Restructuring Plan

Frontier Notes Hit New Lows as Investors Anticipate Possible Restructuring Plan

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Frontier Communications is facing significant financial challenges, with plans to reduce $17 billion in debt. The company is in talks with bondholders about restructuring, as its bonds have lost half their value over the past year. This debt stems from past acquisitions that have not integrated well. Frontier may need to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy if no agreement is reached. Despite this, the company generates free cash flow, but its sustainability is in question due to shrinking operations.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Frontier Communications planning to do to address its debt situation?

Increase its debt

Present a detailed plan to reduce debt

Acquire more companies

Sell off its assets

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What has happened to Frontier's bonds that mature in 2022?

They have been sold off

They have remained stable

They have lost half of their value

They have gained value

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the main reasons for Frontier's financial struggles?

Lack of market presence

High employee turnover

Successful acquisitions

Poor integration of past acquisitions

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What might Frontier have to do if it cannot reach an agreement with creditors?

Increase its workforce

File for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

Expand its services

Invest in new technology

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Despite its debt issues, what does Frontier still manage to generate?

New product lines

High profits

Free cash flow

Increased market share