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Saks Global's $100M Payment Looms Amid Bankruptcy Speculation

12/30/2025

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Saks Global, the retailer, faces a critical moment with a $100 million interest payment due Tuesday, part of its $2.2 billion debt from acquiring Neiman Marcus.
Experts speculate sale-leaseback deals could raise cash but may be used for a bankruptcy filing instead of paying bondholders.
Saks Global has 99-year leases for Beverly Hills and San Francisco stores.
Slow payments by Saks Global deter smaller vendors and deplete stock.

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Story summary

Saks Global, the retailer, faces a critical moment with a $100 million interest payment due Tuesday, part of its $2.2 billion debt from acquiring Neiman Marcus.
Experts speculate sale-leaseback deals could raise cash but may be used for a bankruptcy filing instead of paying bondholders.
Saks Global has 99-year leases for Beverly Hills and San Francisco stores.
Slow payments by Saks Global deter smaller vendors and deplete stock.