Μάλλον φαίνεται να λύνεται οριστικά και με θετικό τρόπο το πρόβλημα ρευστότητας του Thomas Cook. Πέραν της χθεσινής ενημέρωσης, νεότερες πληροφορίες κάνουν λόγο και για αντικατάσταση του βραχυπρόθεσμου δανεισμού των 100 εκ. λιρών με ένα μεσοπρόθεσμο, ύψους 200 εκ. λιρών, μέχρι τον Απρίλιο του 2013. Μάλιστα ο μεγάλος tour operator θα ανακοινώσει τα οικονομικά του αποτελέσματα την εβδομάδα της 12ης Δεκεμβρίου.
Thomas Cook Group has managed to get a £200m loan from its banks and has thanked its partners, suppliers and customers for their support over the last few days.
Issuing a statement late on Friday evening, it said it has secured the cash until 30 April 2013, replacing the £100m short-term loan announced on 21 October 2011.
In addition, its banks have agreed a further relaxation of the financial covenants under the existing facilities.
This, said Thomas Cook, provides it with «much increased headroom to deal with unexpected events and the effects of an uncertain economic environment».
It said a strategic review is planned to help the board reduce the company’s debt and reach a more «appropriate capital structure» over time.
“I am absolutely delighted that we have reached agreement and I would like to thank the banks for acting so swiftly,» said group chief executive Sam Weihagen.
«Over the last few days, we have been overwhelmed by the messages of support from our holidaymakers, suppliers and partners and I would like to thank them for their good wishes and our employees for their hard work and dedication.
«For over 170 years Thomas Cook has provided customers across the world with fantastic travel experiences. Today they can look forward confidently to holidays with us for many years to come.”
Thomas Cook will announce its preliminary results for the year ended 30 September 2011 during the week starting 12 December 2011.
