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Norwegian seeks debt restructure to access vital state aid

Air
James Chapple
8 April 2020

Norwegian will look to restructure its debt in an attempt to raise the equity it needs to qualify for up to NOK 3 billion (£236 million) in state aid, which could prove vital to the airline’s future.

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The budget carrier will hold an extraordinary general meeting on 4 May whereby it will seek permission to convert sufficient debt to equity to meet the requirements for cash guarantees set out by the Norwegian government, which it said would create a "sustainable platform" for the company’s future.


It will ask key stakeholders, including aircraft lessors, bond holders, convertible bond holders and suppliers, to take part in the process, which could also involve a subsequent private offering of shares in the carrier for straight cash.