AFG 2.23% $1.38 australian finance group ltd

See "2008 Annual Result Announcement and Business Update...

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    See "2008 Annual Result Announcement and Business Update presentation" pg 6

    2009 will be a year of continued restructuring.
    – Business remains in a fragile position and the continued market weakness making the task difficult.

    ...
    Proceeds of asset sales will reduce debt and continue to fund business operations.

    ***Does this mean Allco needs to sell assets in a buyer's market to pay normal outgoings?
    ***Is it really cash flow positive?

    ...
    Significant cost reductions targeted.
    – Operating expenses to halve from $330m in 2008 to less than $165m in 2009.

    They are targeting cost reductions in one year equal to more than 5 x interest due on notes. What if cost reductions fall short?

    If this is not a company that is likely to capitalise interest on its notes, I don't know what is.

    Market price agrees with me.

    Best of luck to holders.
 
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