RE: RNS is out !!6 Oct 2023 07:54
The problem is accounting with the bonds-currently in long term liabilities in the balance sheet, but they will cross the balance sheet to short term liabilities at the end of 2023.That creates a problem for solvency, and why the market is now focussed on the balance sheet.
Issuing bonds was very attractive for when cash was almost free-but they need rolled over or repaid.The so called ‘lend and pretend’ trade favoured by the likes of Greece