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Azul Announces Extension of the Previously Announced Exchange Offers in respect of Existing 2029 Second Out Notes and Existing 2030 Second Out Notes for New Notes and Solicitations of Consents to Proposed Amendments to the Existing Indenture
AZULAzul(AZUL) Prnewswire·2025-01-16 12:00

Core Viewpoint - Azul S.A. has extended the expiration deadline for its exchange offers for existing senior secured notes, allowing more eligible holders to participate in the exchange process [1][3]. Summary by Sections Exchange Offers - The exchange offers involve the existing 11.500% Senior Secured Second Out Notes due 2029 and 10.875% Senior Secured Second Out Notes due 2030, which are being exchanged for newly issued notes of the same type [1]. - The expiration deadline has been extended from January 15, 2025, to January 21, 2025, providing additional time for eligible holders to tender their existing notes [3]. Participation Results - As of the original expiration deadline, 98.02% of the existing 2029 notes and 94.42% of the existing 2030 notes had been validly tendered for exchange [4]. - The total valid tender for both series of existing notes reached 95.48% [4]. Conditions for Completion - The completion of the exchange offers is contingent upon receiving valid tenders representing at least 95% of the aggregate principal amount of both series of existing notes, which has been satisfied [5]. - Additional conditions include amendments to the indenture governing the convertible debentures and the issuance of at least $500 million in aggregate principal amount of superpriority notes [10]. Consent Solicitation - Simultaneously with the exchange offers, a solicitation of consents from eligible holders was conducted to effect proposed amendments to the existing notes indenture, with requisite consents received to proceed [8][9]. Company Overview - Azul S.A. is the largest airline in Brazil, operating over 1,000 daily flights to more than 160 destinations with a fleet of over 180 aircraft [21]. - The company has been recognized for its operational excellence, being named the most on-time airline in the world in 2022 and awarded the best airline in the world by TripAdvisor in 2020 [21].