Brazil's Azul reduces $1.6 billion in debt

Brazil's Azul reduces $1.6 billion in debt as it concludes restructuring process
SAO PAULO (Reuters) -Brazilian airline Azul said on Tuesday it has finalized a debt restructuring process regarding financial obligations with bondholders, suppliers and plane lessors, according to a securities filing.
Brazil Azul Says It Concluded Debt Restructuring Process
SAO PAULO (Reuters) - Brazilian airline Azul said on Tuesday it has finalized a debt restructuring process regarding financial obligations with bondholders, aircraft makers and firms that lease planes, according to a securities filing.
Azul finalizes debt restructuring, reduces financial leverage
This month, Azul entered into an agreement to consider a merger with competitor airline Gol. The company stated that the restructuring measures have led to a reduction in its expected interest payments for this year by almost 1 billion reais ($170.7 million).
Brazil’s Azul reduces $1.6bn in debt as it concludes restructuring process
Azul said the process included the termination of almost $1.6 billion in debt from its balance sheet, while it also raised $525 million in fresh money. The firm said that, with the conclusion of the talks, its financial leverage measured by a net debt to EBITDA ratio falls to 3.4 times from 4.8 times.
Azul S.A. completes major debt restructuring
Azul S.A. (B3: AZUL4, NYSE: AZUL), a leading Brazilian airline currently trading at $2.27 with a market capitalization of $264 million, has announced the completion of a significant restructuring of its financial obligations,

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