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A wealthy Saudi family, Mithaq Capital, is taking a high-risk approach by acquiring a significant stake in struggling retailer The Children’s Place, despite the company's precarious financial situation and the potential for hastening its downfall. The retailer's $445 million loan backed by inventory poses a significant challenge, as the fine print requires repayment if anyone acquires at least 25% of the company's stock, which the company cannot afford. Mithaq's investment may render its shares worthless, leaving the company insolvent, but the family seems determined to support a turnaround, potentially offering a glimmer of hope for the retailer's future.
The Children’s Place Inc.'s stock plummeted 53% to a 21-year low after issuing a profit warning for the fourth quarter and revealing it's running out of cash, prompting the company to seek new financing. The company is considering strategic alternatives if it can't secure the necessary funds and expects a fourth-quarter adjusted operating loss due to lower merchandise margins and increased inventory valuation adjustments. Monness Crespi Hardt downgraded the stock, citing execution missteps and liquidity concerns, while the company's liquidity stood at about $45 million as of Feb. 3.