Standpoint Research Downgrades SUPERVALU (SVU) to Hold

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LBO Speculation Hot and Heavy on SUPERVALU (SVU) as Cerberus Lines Up Financing

October 22, 2012 12:41 PM EDT

Adding more credence to private equity takeover speculation of SUPERVALU, Inc. (NYSE: SVU), Debtwire is now reporting that Cerberus Capital Management is seeking to arrange $4-$5 billion in debt financing to back a bid for the embattled grocery chain.

As noted earlier, credit... More

UPDATE: SUPERVALU (SVU) Pops as LBO Odds Seen at 50%

October 22, 2012 9:58 AM EDT

(Updated - October 22, 2012 10:17 AM EDT)

Shares of SUPERVALU Inc. (NYSE: SVU) are surging early Monday as a buyout of the embattled supermarket chain gains some credibility.

JPMorgan's debt analyst Carla Casella upgraded SUPERVALU bonds from Underweight to Neutral on Monday citing a 50 percent chance of a LBO.

"We are upgrading the credit from Underweight... More