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Core Viewpoint - Kodak faces significant uncertainty regarding its future operational viability due to debt pressure and cash flow difficulties, leading to a 20% drop in stock price following its Q2 earnings report [1] Financial Performance - Kodak reported Q2 revenue of $263 million, a year-over-year decline of 1%, and a net loss of $26 million compared to a net profit of $26 million in the previous year [1] - Cash reserves decreased from $201 million at the end of last year to $155 million [1] Debt Management - To raise funds for debt repayment, Kodak plans to suspend its U.S. employee retirement plan and expects to recover $300 million from the Kodak Retirement Income Plan (KRIP), with approximately $200 million being convertible to cash [2] - Kodak has $477 million in loans and $100 million in issued preferred stock, with a requirement to use the anticipated $300 million from KRIP for loan repayment by December 2025 [3] Operational Strategy - Kodak emphasizes its commitment to fulfilling obligations to all retirement fund participants while focusing on reducing debt and interest expenses [3] - The company reported a significant improvement in cash usage, only utilizing $3 million for growth investments in Q2, compared to the previous quarter [3] - Kodak's CEO stated that the company is actively seeking various channels to resolve its debt crisis, including early loan repayments and refinancing options [3] Historical Context - Founded in 1892, Kodak was a dominant player in the photography market, holding a 75% market share and 90% of profits in the 1930s [4] - The company failed to adapt to the digital transformation, leading to its bankruptcy filing in 2012 with debts totaling $6.75 billion, and subsequently restructured to focus on industrial printing, packaging, and brand licensing [4]