Core Points - Kodak faces significant financial challenges due to a lack of promised financing or available liquidity to repay $500 million in debt, raising serious doubts about its ability to continue operations [2] - The company's stock price plummeted over 25% on the 12th and fell 21% to $5.43 per share on the morning of the 13th [2] - CEO Jim Continenza stated that despite the uncertain business environment, Kodak continues to progress towards its long-term plans [3] Financial Strategy - Kodak plans to stop pension payments to free up cash for debt repayment [3] - A company spokesperson expressed confidence in repaying a significant portion of the debt before it matures and aims to amend, defer, or refinance the remaining debt and preferred stock obligations [3] Historical Context - Kodak, founded in 1892, 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 [3] - The company filed for bankruptcy reorganization in 2012 and returned to the New York Stock Exchange in September 2013, expanding its business into commercial printing, packaging, and film [3] - In 2020, Kodak received a $765 million loan from the U.S. government to enter the non-patented drug raw materials manufacturing sector [3] Investor Sentiment - Investors are questioning whether Kodak can navigate this debt crisis successfully or if it is nearing the end of its operational history [3]
5亿美元债务压顶 美国百年影像巨头柯达担心“撑不住”
Yang Shi Xin Wen·2025-08-14 10:31