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The upfront cash proceeds from the transaction, net of tax, will be used to pay down Coty’s short- and long-term debt.
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Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 19 Dec. 2025
While manageable, Medline’s balance sheet isn’t ideal, Cramer said, noting that the company needs to pay down debt.
—Julie Coleman, CNBC, 17 Dec. 2025
Abrahamson also made several money transfers and payments for unauthorized personal expenses, including to pay down credit card debt, read the indictment based on an IRS criminal investigation.
—Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 16 Dec. 2025
This can simplify the repayment process and help borrowers pay down balances faster, reducing what would otherwise become liabilities for their estate.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 16 Dec. 2025
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Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 19 Dec. 2025
While manageable, Medline’s balance sheet isn’t ideal, Cramer said, noting that the company needs to pay down debt.
—Julie Coleman, CNBC, 17 Dec. 2025
Abrahamson also made several money transfers and payments for unauthorized personal expenses, including to pay down credit card debt, read the indictment based on an IRS criminal investigation.
—Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 16 Dec. 2025
This can simplify the repayment process and help borrowers pay down balances faster, reducing what would otherwise become liabilities for their estate.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 16 Dec. 2025
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“Pay down.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pay%20down. Accessed 22 Dec. 2025.
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