TribLIVE

| Business


West Penn Allegheny bondholders to hear details of deal

About Alex Nixon
Alex Nixon 412-320-7928
Business Writer
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review



Contact Us | Video | RSS | Mobile



By Alex Nixon

Published: Tuesday, January 15, 2013, 5:56 p.m.
Updated: Tuesday, January 15, 2013

The trustee for investors who own about $726 million in West Penn Allegheny Health System bonds will hold a conference call on Thursday morning to discuss a tentative deal to keep the health system out of bankruptcy court.

Trustee UMB Bank, of Kansas City, Mo., on Tuesday said the private call would also cover “disclosure of information expected to be made by the (West Penn Allegheny) tomorrow.”

Health insurer Highmark Inc. and West Penn Allegheny have been negotiating with bondholders on a deal to reduce the bond debt.

West Penn Allegheny spokeswoman Kelly Sorice said there was no announcement planned for Wednesday.

Highmark spokesman Aaron Billger could not be reached for comment.

Alex Nixon is a staff writer for Trib Total Media. He can be reached at 412-320-7928 or anixon@tribweb.com.

Most Popular Stories

  1. Kovacevic: Why did Pens even get Iginla?
  2. Coach Tomlin, Steelers facing plenty of questions as OTAs start
  3. Improved depth could drive Pirates’ fortunes deep into season
  4. Penguins’ breakdown on Alfredsson goal changes series
  5. Penguins Insider: Players’ focus in right place
  6. Senators exude confidence after stirring Game 3 victory
  7. Candidates begin frantic last hours of campaigning as polls open
  8. Heart patients accuse Excela of conspiracy
  9. Steelers reach agreement with sixth-round pick Williams
  10. Crews dig through night after Oklahoma twister kills at least 51
  11. Nemacolin casino offers way to skirt entrance fee
You must be signed in to add comments

To comment, click the Sign in or sign up at the very top of this page.

There are currently no comments for this story.
Subscribe today! Click here for our subscription offers.