Dianne Neal
Dianne Neal
cash debt half host maturing million mind year
We evaluated a host of alternatives around the cash and the debt mix. One thing to keep in mind is that we do have about $500 million of debt that's maturing this year and into the first half of 2007.
history
We have a history of accretive transactions that have significantly benefited shareholders.
cases cleared
They want to see these big cases cleared up.
above admit agencies balance financial highly investment numbers rating readily strong
We are not highly leveraged, and we have a strong balance sheet. The rating agencies will readily admit that our financial numbers put us above investment grade.
both business confirm plan results track
Our results confirm that we have the right business plan and that Reynolds American is both on the right track and right on track.
cost debt expect lower return
Our cost of debt will be lower than the return we expect from this business.