could there have been worse news before open?, page-19

"1.) If BBI does not sell any assets, is it able to meet its interest repayments?"

Absolutely. Despite what the AFR said, BBI are not a forced seller. It is prudent in the current environment that they reduce corporate debt. Talk of BBI going into administration is ridiculous. Their major debt is not due to be refinanced until 2010 at the earliest.