Summary | Verizon Communications Inc. is taking a rare step by
financing its $4.4 billion acquisition of AOL Inc. by issuing
commercial paper. Most companies have been funding deals in the
long-term bond markets, but it's likely that Verizon, with a
huge debt load, can't turn to those markets for the time being.
financing its $4.4 billion acquisition of AOL Inc. by issuing
commercial paper. Most companies have been funding deals in the
long-term bond markets, but it's likely that Verizon, with a
huge debt load, can't turn to those markets for the time being.
blogs.wsj.com | 12 May 2015