TORSTAR UNDER DEBT REVIEW
By Adnews Staff
Torstar Corp. is in danger of having its debt rating knocked lower after a drop in profit resulting from newsprint prices rises during a time when a tough retial market makes it unlikely ad revenues will increase. Torstar owns The Toronto Star and the Metroland chain of community newspapets in Southern Ontario. The Toronto-based company's $80 million in senior debt has been placed under review by Dominion Bond Rating Service Ltd. Torstar's profit decreased 27% during the quarter ending June 30, to total $9.7 million.
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