(Reuters) - L Brands Inc (N:LB) said on Tuesday it would temporarily close all its stores, including those of Bath & Body Works and Victoria's Secret, in the United States and Canada through March 29 and that it has drawn down $950 million from an existing credit line due to the coronavirus outbreak.
The company also withdrew its first-quarter earnings forecast, joining an array of U.S. companies.
L Brands said it had $2 billion in cash following the drawdown, which the company called a "proactive measure." It added all its employees would continue to receive pay and benefits during the temporary closure period.