Reader's Digest Association Restructuring Plan Confirmed by Court; RDA Plans to Emerge from Chapter 11 by January 31, 2010
PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y., Jan. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Reader's Digest Association ("RDA"), a global multi-brand media and marketing company, announced today that the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York confirms its Plan of Reorganization, clearing the way for RDA to emerge from bankruptcy by January 31, 2010.
"The Court's confirmation of our restructuring plan is a major step for our company and provides RDA with a strong foundation for our future," said Mary Berner, RDA President and Chief Executive Officer.
Under the terms of the Plan of Reorganization, RDA will reduce its total debt by 75% from more than $2.2 billion to approximately $555 million. Pursuant to the Plan of Reorganization, holders of RDA's senior secured debt will receive equity, effectively transferring ownership of RDA to the lender group.
Further information about the company can be found at www.RDA.com and specific information about the restructuring can be found at www.RDARestructuring.com.
RDA is a global multi-brand media and marketing company that educates, entertains and connects audiences around the world. The company builds multi-platform communities based on branded content. With offices in 44 countries, it reaches a customer base of 130 million in 78 countries. It publishes 92 magazines, including 50 editions of Reader's Digest, the world's largest-circulation magazine, operates 64 branded websites generating 22 million unique visitors per month, and sells 40 million books, music and video products across the world each year.
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SOURCE Reader's Digest
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