New Fortress Energy Advisers Prepare for Confidential Debt Talks

Core Viewpoint - New Fortress Energy Inc. is entering restructuring talks due to prolonged project delays impacting its ability to cover debt costs, with advisers signing non-disclosure agreements to explore options for reducing debt and interest expenses [1] Group 1: Debt and Financial Status - The company is seeking a waiver from lenders as it anticipates not meeting requirements for a revolving loan for the quarter ending September 30, which could trigger accelerated repayments [2] - Trading activity in New Fortress' nearly $9 billion debt has increased, particularly ahead of an interest payment due on September 15 for a $237 million first-lien bond, which has seen its trading price drop significantly from 25 cents on the dollar to 11.2 cents [3] - Interest expenses for New Fortress have more than doubled to $420 million from $158 million for the six months ending June 30 compared to the previous year [4] Group 2: Advisory and Creditor Engagement - Various groups of New Fortress Energy debtholders have engaged multiple advisory firms, including Evercore Inc. and Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld, while another group is advised by Paul Weiss Rifkind Wharton & Garrison and Perella Weinberg Partners [5]