RBS Global Restructuring Group targeted ‘basket case’ companies – The Times

Turnaround unit accused of cavalier approach James Hurley, Enterprise Editor Thousands of small and medium-sized companies from across Britain were mistreated by RBSs Global Restructuring GroupNEIL HALL/REUTERS Staff at Royal Bank of Scotlands restructuring unit were advised to extract money from small businesses that were in the most financial difficulty, according to a confidential document that…

UPDATE 2-Group Five widens restructuring amid South African construction downturn – Reuters

* Firm will sell its manufacturing arm * To exit some construction businesses * Competitors also have to adjust strategies * S. African construction hit by weak public finances * Continues to assess expressions of interest for I&C unit (Adds strategy details, more quotes) By Nqobile Dludla JOHANNESBURG, Nov 7 (Reuters) – South African builder…

AngloGold upbeat on increased cash flow and gold production – Independent Online

JOHANNESBURG – Gold miner, AngloGold Ashanti generated $88million (R1.25billion) of free cash flow for the quarter ended September 30, with gold production up 11percent, compared with the same period last year, the company said yesterday.  The group said it was on track to meet its full-year guidance on production, costs and capital expenditure. AngloGold said the…

Weatherford International’s Q3 Earnings: Less Growth, More … – Madison.com

I understand if Weatherford International (NYSE: WFT) investors said to themselves “this is the quarter where things turn around.” After all, both Schlumberger (NYSE: SLB) and Halliburton (NYSE: HAL) both posted better-than-expected results thanks to the strength of their North American operations. Weatherford has a sizable presence in North America and the spring break-up period…

RBS Global Restructuring Group targeted ‘basket case’ companies – The Times

Turnaround unit accused of cavalier approach James Hurley, Enterprise Editor Thousands of small and medium-sized companies from across Britain were mistreated by RBSs Global Restructuring GroupNEIL HALL/REUTERS Staff at Royal Bank of Scotlands restructuring unit were advised to extract money from small businesses that were in the most financial difficulty, according to a confidential document that…

Oi Creditor Groups Announce Revised Term Sheet for Viable, Sustainable Alternative Restructuring Plan Addressing … – Business Wire (press release)

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Steering Committees of the International Bondholder Committee (the IBC) and the Ad Hoc Group (the AHG) of bondholders (the Oi Creditor Groups) of Oi S.A. and its affiliates (collectively, the Company or the Oi Group) announce that, as disclosed by the Company on November 6, 2017, the Oi Creditor Groups, together with…