Ericsson Pushed to Hefty Loss by Write-Downs, Restructuring Costs – Wall Street Journal (subscription)

STOCKHOLMEricsson AB fell to a hefty net loss in the first quarter after booking provisions, write-downs and restructuring costs of 13.4 billion Swedish kronor ($1.51 billion), but said a more focused business strategy should see the company significantly improve its profitability next year. The supplier of wireless-communications gear reported a net loss for the three…

Alitalia risks collapse after staff spurn restructuring plan – The Star Online

ROME: Alitalia SpA workers voted against job reductions and pay cuts touted as the last chance for the cash-strapped Italian flag-carrier to avoid being placed under administration. Staff at the airline, which employs 12,500 people, rejected the steps brokered by management and labour leaders as part of a 2 billion-euro (US$2.2bil) refinancing package, according to…

Alitalia risks collapse after unions reject restructuring plan – THE BUSINESS TIMES

[ROME] Workers at Alitalia SpA, Italy’s main airline, voted against a restructuring plan seen as the last chance for the long struggling carrier to avoid being placed under administration. Staff at the airline, which employs 12,500, voted against a rescue plan approved by management and union leaders, according to the results of a ballot released…

Ericsson Pushed to Hefty Loss by Write-Downs, Restructuring Costs – Fox Business

STOCKHOLM  Ericsson AB fell to a hefty net loss in the first quarter after booking provisions, write-downs and restructuring costs of 13.4 billion Swedish kronor ($1.51 billion), but said a more focused business strategy should see the company significantly improve its profitability next year. Continue Reading Below The supplier of wireless-communications gear reported a net…

Alan Bond’s family condemn ‘sensationalised’ Channel Nine biopic – Newcastle Herald

Alan Bond’s family condemn ‘sensationalised’ Channel Nine biopic exit Alan Bond’s family is furious with Channel Nine’s House of Bond, labelling the miniseries “shameful” and “inaccurate”. Bond’s family fired off a strongly-worded statement on Monday night, just minutes after Nine’s television drama made its debut. The miniseries explores a fictionalised account of Alan Bond’s life,…

Canadian Equipment Rentals Corp. completes restructuring and enters into a new Loan and Security Agreement with … – Yahoo Finance

CALGARY, ALBERTA–(Marketwired – Apr 24, 2017) – Canadian Equipment Rentals Corp. (“CERC” or the “Company”) (TSX VENTURE:CFL) is pleased to announce that it has largely completed its restructuring efforts and entered into a Loan and Security Agreement with Maynbridge Capital Inc. (“Maynbridge”). The corporate restructuring and refinancing is the culmination of over ten months of…