Bonds
Paramount Debt Is Cut to Junk on Worsening Outlook for TV
- S&P downgrades Paramount to BB+ from BBB- on leverage concerns
- Downgrade may nullify change of control put for senior bonds
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Paramount Global’s debt rating was cut to junk by S&P Global Ratings, which cited pressure on cash flow because of the continued decline in the company’s broadcast and cable TV business.
S&P reduced its rating on Paramount debt to BB+ from BBB-, according to a statement Wednesday. The company, the parent of CBS and MTV, had $14.6 billion in long-term debt at year end.