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2月前
Azul Files 20-F Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2025 in the U.S.April 10, 2026 2:00 PM
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SÃO PAULO, April 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Azul Brazilian Airlines (B3:AZUL53, OTC: AZLUY) announces that it filed its Form 20-F annual report for fiscal year 2025 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on April 2nd, 2026.The report is available on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov and on Azul's Investor Relations website at ri.voeazul.com.br. Azul's shareholders and holders of American depositary shares can also request the document from Azul's Investor Relations department.About Azul
Azul S.A. (B3: AZUL53; OTC: AZULQ), the largest airline in Brazil in terms of cities served, offers more than 800 daily flights to 137 destinations. With an operational fleet of around 200 aircraft and over 15,000 crew members, the company operates a network of 250 direct routes. Azul was ranked by Cirium (a leading aviation data analytics company) as the 2nd most punctual airline in the world in 2023. In 2020, Azul was awarded as the best airline in the world by TripAdvisor, marking the first time a Brazilian airline achieved first place in the Traveler's Choice Awards. For more information, visit Azul's website, www.voeazul.com.br/imprensa.
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3月前
Azul S.A. Successfully Emerges from Chapter 11February 25, 2026 9:51 AM
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Emerges with a significantly strengthened balance sheet, positioned for long-term stability and sustained growthReceived US$850MM of new equity investments, reduced debt and lease obligations by approximately US$2.5B and achieved the lowest leverage in the Company's historySÃO PAULO, Feb. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- AZUL S.A. (B3: AZUL53; OTC: AZULQ) ("Azul" or "Company"), the largest airline in Brazil in number of cities served and direct domestic routes, announced the successful completion of its voluntary financial restructuring process and emergence from Chapter 11. The Company's Plan of Reorganization, previously confirmed by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court on December 19, 2025, is now effective.
Through this process, Azul achieved a comprehensive balance sheet and operational transformation and emerges from Chapter 11 having achieved its key objectives for this process, including strengthening its balance sheet, enhancing liquidity, reducing lease expense and liabilities, and improving every aspect of its operations to support long-term sustainability and sustainable growth. The restructuring was supported by key financial stakeholders, including its existing bondholders, its largest lessor, AerCap, representing the majority of the Company's aircraft lease liability, and other lessors, OEM and suppliers counterparties, and its strategic partners, United Airlines and American Airlines.Key Achievements of RestructuringSignificantly Strengthened Financial PositionReceived US$850 million of new equity investments at emergence, including from existing bondholders and US$100 million from United AirlinesExecuted a commitment with American Airlines for an incremental US$100 million equity investment, subject to antitrust approvalRaised US$1.375 billion of new exit notesReduced loans and financing debt and lease liabilities by US$2.5 billion, compared with pre-petition amountsReduced annual interest paid on loans and financing by over 50%Reduced fleet debt by 36% and aircraft leasing costs by approximately one-third, without reducing operating capacityAchieved pro-forma net leverage of less than 2.5x at emergenceSwift and Efficient Court-Supervised ProcessSuccessfully completed restructuring in less than nine monthsMaintained 85.1% performance on timeOperated approximately 800 flights per day, without disruptionStrong Operational PerformanceAchieved 2025 performance targets despite ongoing restructuringServed 32 million customers in 2025 – the largest in Azul's historyRanked the 4th most on-time airline in the worldServed over 130 cities across 250 routesOperated a fleet of approximately 175 aircraft"This is a defining milestone for Azul," said John Rodgerson, Chief Executive Officer of Azul. "In just under nine months, we completed a comprehensive restructuring that has materially strengthened our balance sheet and positioned Azul for long-term stability. We are emerging from Chapter 11 with the support of some of the most respected financial and strategic partners in global aviation.""I am especially proud of our Crewmembers, whose dedication and resilience allowed us to continue operating at a high level throughout this process. Their unwavering commitment to our Customers ensured Azul never lost focus on what matters most: connecting Brazil with excellence and reliability."With a significantly improved capital structure, Azul's emergence from Chapter 11 marks a pivotal moment in the Company's transformational journey. With a strengthened financial position and the continued support of its stakeholders, Azul is entering its next phase from a position of strength, and remains focused on connecting Brazil like no other airline while delivering industry-leading service, reliability and value to Customers.The Company's competitive advantages are greater than ever, supported by:The largest network in BrazilA uniquely diversified business model, including its Azul Cargo and Azul Viagens businesses and the Azul Fidelidade loyalty programA modern, efficient fleet comprised of approximately 80% next-generation aircraftStrong brand recognition and strategic international partnershipsLooking ahead, Azul remains focused on disciplined and sustainable growth, continued operational excellence and delivering long-term value to Customers, Crewmembers, and our partners worldwide.Additional InformationStakeholders seeking specific information about Azul's Chapter 11 case can visit its dedicated website at www.azulmaisforte.com.br. For case and claims information, please visit https://cases.stretto.com/Azul or call (833) 888-8055 (toll-free) or (949) 556-3896 (international).The Company is supported by Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP, White & Case LLP, and Pinheiro Neto Advogados as legal counsel; FTI Consulting as financial advisor; Guggenheim Securities, LLC as investment banker; SkyWorks Capital LLC as fleet advisor; and FTI Consulting and MassMedia as strategic communications advisors.About Azul Azul S.A. (B3: AZUL53; OTC: AZULQ), the largest airline in Brazil in terms of cities served, offers more than 800 daily flights to 137 destinations. With an operational fleet of around 200 aircraft and over 15,000 crew members, the company operates a network of 250 direct routes. Azul was ranked by Cirium (a leading aviation data analytics company) as the 2nd most punctual airline in the world in 2023. In 2020, Azul was awarded as the best airline in the world by TripAdvisor, marking the first time a Brazilian airline achieved first place in the Traveler's Choice Awards. For more information, visit Azul's website, www.voeazul.com.br/imprensa.
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4月前
Azul Announces Offering of Debt Securities and Update its Credit Rating ReportJanuary 28, 2026 1:37 PM
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SÃO PAULO, Jan. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Azul S.A. (B3: AZUL53, OTC: AZULQ) ("Azul" or "Company"), in compliance with Resolution No. 44 of the Brazilian Securities Commission ("CVM"), dated August 23, 2021 ("CVM Resolution 44"), and article 157, paragraph 4, of Law No. 6,404, dated December 15, 1976 ("Brazilian Corporations Law"), hereby informs its shareholders and the market that: (i) its subsidiary, Azul Secured Finance LLP (the "Issuer"), a Delaware limited liability partnership, has launched a private offering of senior secured notes due 2031 (respectively the "Notes" and the "Exit Financing Offering" or "Offering"); and (ii) updates to the credit rating previously assigned to the Company (the "Change of Rating").Offering LaunchThe Offering is intended to provide exit financing in connection with the Company's restructuring plan approved in the context of the Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code (the "Chapter 11 Plan"), to (i) to repay the outstanding principal amount of its DIP financing (debtor–in–possession facility), and (ii) with any amount remains, support the implementation of its comprehensive and permanent restructuring plan aimed at optimizing its capital structure and enhancing its liquidity position.The Notes will be guaranteed by the Company and its subsidiaries Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras S.A., IntelAzul S.A., ATS Viagens e Turismo Ltda., Azul IP Cayman Holdco Ltd., Azul IP Cayman Ltd. and Azul Conecta Ltda. The Notes will also be secured by first–priority liens on a collateral package comprising certain receivables generated by Azul Fidelidade (the Company's loyalty program), Azul Viagens (the Company's travel package business) and Azul Cargo (the Company's cargo business), as well as certain brands, domain names and other intellectual property used by the Company's airline business, Azul Fidelidade, Azul Viagens and Azul Cargo, as well as shares and/or quotas (as applicable) of the Company's subsidiaries.The terms of the Offering are subject to market and other conditions. There can be no assurance that the Offering or the sale of the Notes will be consummated.Azul will keep its investors and the market informed of the progress of the Offering.The Notes have not been and will not be registered with the CVM, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), or any other jurisdiction. The Notes may not be offered and will not be sold in Brazil, except in circumstances that do not constitute a public offering or an unauthorized distribution under Brazilian law and regulations.Credit Rating UpdatesMoody's Ratings has assigned a B2 rating to the Company (Corporate Family Rating) and to the securities of the Exit Financing Offering, also with a stable outlook.Fitch Ratings has assigned an expected B- rating to Azul and to the Exit Financing Offering, with a stable outlook, to be converted into a final rating upon the completion of the restructuring process under Chapter 11.According to the rating agencies, such decisions considered, among other factors, the implementation of the steps contemplated in the Chapter 11 Plan.The Company continues to implement the steps established under its Chapter 11 Plan with focus, discipline and alignment with the guidelines already defined, progressing in accordance with the expected timeline and maintaining consistency in the execution of the initiatives underway. Azul remains committed to transparency and to achieving the milestones set forth in the Plan, safeguarding the regularity of its operations and predictability for all stakeholders.About AzulAzul S.A. (B3: AZUL53, OTC: AZULQ) is the largest airline in Brazil in terms of number of cities served, operating approximately 800 daily flights to more than 137 destinations. With an operating passenger fleet of over 200 aircraft and more than 15,000 crewmembers, the Company operates more than 400 nonstop routes. Azul was named by Cirium (a leading aviation analytics company) as one of the two most punctual airlines in the world in 2023. In 2020, the Company was awarded the world's best airline by the TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Awards, being the only Brazilian airline to receive this recognition. For more information, visit ri.voeazul.com.br.
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