【微特稿】5亿美元债务压顶 百年柯达担心撑不住

Core Viewpoint - Kodak faces significant financial challenges due to a lack of committed financing or available liquidity to repay a $500 million debt, raising serious doubts about its ability to continue operations [1][2] Financial Performance - Kodak's stock price plummeted over 25% on December 12, and further declined by 21% to $5.43 per share on the morning of December 13 [2] - The company plans to stop pension payments to generate cash for debt repayment and expresses confidence in repaying a substantial portion of the debt before maturity [2] Historical Context - Founded in 1892, Kodak once dominated the film camera market, holding 90% of the U.S. film market and 85% of the camera market in the 1970s, but has struggled since the rise of digital cameras [2] - Kodak filed for bankruptcy restructuring in 2012 and returned to the New York Stock Exchange in September 2013, expanding its business into commercial printing, packaging, and film production [2] Future Outlook - The company received a $765 million loan from the U.S. government in 2020 to enter the non-patent drug raw materials manufacturing sector [2] - Investors are questioning whether Kodak can navigate this debt crisis successfully or if it is nearing the end of its operational history [2]