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CreditRiskMonitor subscribers were the first to see the danger in now-bankrupt propane giant Ferrellgas Partners. The keys to successful risk evaluation were regularly keeping a keen eye upon the FRISK® score and not being swayed by payment data.
CreditRiskMonitor subscribers were the first to see the danger in now-bankrupt propane giant Ferrellgas Partners. The keys to successful risk evaluation were regularly keeping a keen eye upon the FRISK® score and not being swayed by payment data.
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The Dangerous Signal Flares of the Ferrellgas Partners Bankruptcy

CreditRiskMonitor subscribers were the first to see the danger in now-bankrupt propane giant Ferrellgas Partners. The keys to successful risk evaluation were regularly keeping a keen eye upon the FRISK® score and not being swayed by payment data.

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There is hope for U.S. senior housing companies, as COVID-19 will one day relent despite claiming more than 400,000 lives – and counting. It is unclear, however, if all operators will make it to the end of the pandemic without meeting bankruptcy first.
There is hope for U.S. senior housing companies, as COVID-19 will one day relent despite claiming more than 400,000 lives – and counting. It is unclear, however, if all operators will make it to the end of the pandemic without meeting bankruptcy first.
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Senior Living Operators Struggling to Survive the COVID-19 Pandemic

There is hope for U.S. senior housing companies, as COVID-19 will one day relent despite claiming more than 400,000 lives – and counting. It is unclear, however, if all operators will make it to the end of the pandemic without meeting bankruptcy first.

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High Risk Report
The seismic data survey industry appears to be sinking; can Norwegian company PGS ASA stay afloat in 2021 in the midst of an oil price crisis?
The seismic data survey industry appears to be sinking; can Norwegian company PGS ASA stay afloat in 2021 in the midst of an oil price crisis?
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PGS ASA

The seismic data survey industry appears to be sinking; can Norwegian company PGS ASA stay afloat in 2021 in the midst of an oil price crisis?

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Amazon’s push into the prescription delivery market along with COVID-19 have had varying impacts on retail pharmacies. For merchandise vendors selling to Rite Aid Corporation, now is the time to evaluate risk exposure.
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Enter Amazon: Delivery Accelerates Change in the Retail Pharmacy Landscape

Amazon’s push into the prescription delivery market along with COVID-19 have had varying impacts on retail pharmacies. For merchandise vendors selling to Rite Aid Corporation, now is the time to evaluate risk exposure.

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Bankruptcy Case Study
Unfortunately, bankruptcy fit Christopher & Banks Corporation perfectly, as the women's apparel retailer was walloped by economic downturn brought on by COVID-19.
Unfortunately, bankruptcy fit Christopher & Banks Corporation perfectly, as the women's apparel retailer was walloped by economic downturn brought on by COVID-19.
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Christopher & Banks Corporation

Unfortunately, bankruptcy fit Christopher & Banks Corporation perfectly, as the women's apparel retailer was walloped by the economic downturn brought on by COVID-19.

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Bankruptcy Case Study
Out of gas: American propane giant Ferrellgas Partners L.P. has met bankruptcy after years of financial turmoil and ever-growing risk.
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Ferrellgas Partners, L.P.

Out of gas: American propane giant Ferrellgas Partners L.P. has met bankruptcy after years of financial turmoil and ever-growing risk.

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Distinguishing Between Risk of Default and Bankruptcy (and the Implications)

Knowledge of how and when to react to a business defaulting is essential; cutting ties with a customer or supplier too soon could lead to a missed sales opportunity, while being too late can result in financial loss.

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High Risk Report
HighPoint Resources Corporation is getting drilled, hurt massively by the COVID-19 pandemic and an ongoing price war within the oil industry.
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HighPoint Resources Corporation

Are the Rockies tapped? According to our FRISK® score, Denver-based natural gas giant HighPoint Resources Corporation is showing signs of major financial duress.

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The coronavirus has reignited challenges for Contura Energy, Inc. and for the coal industry in general, with the price of coal dropping towards multi-year lows.
The coronavirus has reignited challenges for Contura Energy, Inc. and for the coal industry in general, with the price of coal dropping towards multi-year lows.
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FRISK® Score Reveals What Contura Energy’s Payment Patterns Conceal

The coronavirus has reignited challenges for Contura Energy, Inc. and for the coal industry in general, with the price of coal dropping towards multi-year lows.

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High Risk Report
Metallurgical and thermal coal producer Contura Energy Inc. emerged from Chapter 11 in late 2018. Today, challenges presented by COVID-19 might soon put the company back into bankruptcy court.
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Contura Energy, Inc.

Metallurgical and thermal coal producer Contura Energy Inc. emerged from Chapter 11 in late 2018. Two years later, challenges presented by COVID-19 might soon put the company back into bankruptcy court.

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Bankruptcy Case Study
Bankruptcy is the biggest faux pas in fashion retail. What factors drove iconic women's clothing store Francesca's towards a Chapter 11 filing? We explore.
Bankruptcy is the biggest faux pas in fashion retail. What factors drove iconic women's clothing store Francesca's towards a Chapter 11 filing? We explore.
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Francesca's Holdings Corporation

Bankruptcy is the biggest faux pas in fashion retail. What factors drove iconic women's clothing store Francesca's towards a Chapter 11 filing? We explore.

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Thought Leadership
Patrick Spargur, experienced commercial debt collections executive and former credit manager.
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Interview: Patrick Spargur, A Seasoned Industry Professional

CreditRiskMonitor recently interviewed Patrick Spargur, an experienced commercial debt collections executive, and former credit manager, on the economic downturn and relevant credit industry best practices to use in this challenging environment.

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