RestructuringAug 6, 2026, 04:33 PM
New Fortress Energy to Restructure Debt, Split into Two Companies
AI Summary
New Fortress Energy Inc. announced a comprehensive debt restructuring plan to address substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern, following multiple defaults on its debt agreements. The plan involves separating the company into two independent entities, BrazilCo and CoreCo, and exchanging existing debt obligations for a combination of new debt and equity in both entities. Existing Class A common stock will represent 35% of the company post-restructuring, while the company reported a net loss of $(773.6) million for the first six months of 2026.
Key Highlights
- Company faces substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern.
- Defaulted on interest payments for New 2029 Notes, Term Loan B, Term Loan A, Revolving Facility, 2029 Notes, and 2026 Notes.
- Entered a Restructuring Support Agreement (RSA) to separate into BrazilCo and CoreCo.
- Existing debt will be exchanged for BrazilCo equity, New CoreCo Term Loans, CoreCo Convertible Preferred Stock, and FLNG 2 debt/equity.
- Current Class A common stock will represent 35% of the company post-restructuring.
- CoreCo Convertible Preferred Stock will convert to 87% of fully diluted Class A common stock after three years.
- Reported a net loss of $(773.6) million for the six months ended June 30, 2026.
- Total liabilities were $11.16 billion as of June 30, 2026, with a stockholders' deficit of $(432.4) million.
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