Jo-Ann Stores Inc. Apr 11

Standard & Poors, April 2011

Abstract
The company should continue to generate moderate free cash flow; and Core business has performed reasonably well despite the weak economy. Highly leveraged capital structure; and Weak credit protection measures. The ratings on Hudson, Ohio-based Jo-Ann Stores Inc. reflect Standard & Poor's Ratings Services' expectations for somewhat higher sales, some widening in operating margins as the company adds its new store format and continues to remodel other stores, and credit metrics modestly improving over the next year following the leveraged buyout (LBO) by affiliates of Leonard Green Partners L.P. for approximately $1.6 billion or $61.00 per share in cash. We view the company's financial risk profile as highly leveraged following its acquisition by affiliates of Leonard Green on March 18,...

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Action: Review

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- Jo-Ann Stores Inc.

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