30 November 2009 ~ 0 Comments

Economic Turmoil: Companies Shedding Pensions

As more and more companies seek bankruptcy protection in this troubled economy, many pensioners are anxious to know where they stand. Recently, an auto parts supplier became the fifth in its industry to shed pension obligations. However, the government’s pension insurer has vowed to assume responsibility for the underfunded plan. This move will add about [...]

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19 November 2009 ~ 0 Comments

Charter Bankruptcy Update

Another article discussing the Charter bankruptcy reorganization. Originally discussed in this post.
“There will be several changes. First, Charter’s debt will drop by about $8 billion; it still will have $13 billion to pay off. Microsoft Corp. co-founder Paul Allen’s majority holdings in the company will fall to a 2 percent stake, although he will have [...]

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