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June 22, 2026

Credit Calls

Daily UpdateRates CreditEquitiesConsumer DiscretionaryUtilities

This daily credit research report provides updates on the Analyst Focus List, specifically removing a swap recommendation, and summarizes strong Q1 results for Michaels. It also includes sector commentary on US Utilities credit spreads.

Key Takeaways

  • 1.Removal of the Scripps 3.875% Secured Notes / Sinclair Term Loan swap recommendation from the Analyst Focus List due to trade compression.
  • 2.Michaels (MIK) posted a solid 1Q beat with revenues of $1.13bn (+10.7%) and SSS +10.3%.
  • 3.Utilities sector credit spreads remain tight; Utilities are trading 1bp through to the JULI index.

Table of Contents

  • Feature
  • Strategy & Sector Commentary
  • Important Disclosures
  • Explanation of Credit Research Valuation Methodology, Ratings and Risk to Ratings
  • Other Disclosures
  • Legal Entities Disclosures and Country-/Region-Specific Disclosures

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Authors

Tarek HamidAvi SteinerCarla CasellaKevin L Kwan

Securities

Scripps 3.875% Secured Notes due 2029Sinclair S+330bps First Lien Second Out Term Loan B6 due 2029MIK

Themes

AI Capex

Regions

North AmericaUnited States