Reader’s Digest Comes Out of Bankruptcy With Lower Debt Load

Reader’s Digest Association, Inc. has emerged from bankruptcy with much of its debt eliminated and a new board of directors.

The company was able to lower its debts of $2.2 billion by 75%, while at the same time boost its capital. After refinancing certain bonds, the company now has access to $525 million in financing, which will help save the company $30 million in annual interest. A $50 million revolving credit line is also available.

The publishing giant was able to exit from bankruptcy after just six months due to a pre-arranged reorganization plan it made with key lenders before filing for bankruptcy.

Despite being one of the most popular publications in the country with a circulation of more than 7 million, the company was recently forced to cut the magazine’s circulation in half, in large part because more and more readers began turning their attention to the Internet.

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