J.C. Penney closes debt sale to fund pensions

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US - Retailer J.C. Penney has closed a US$400m debt offering, most of which will be used to make a voluntary cash contribution to its pension plan.

The company said yesterday it plans to funnel $392m into its qualified pension plan. "This contribution further strengthens the plan's funded status and is consistent with the company's objectiv...

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