AirAsia plans up to US$600mil bond to replace private credit


AirAsia Aviation Group deputy chief executive officer (corporate) Farouk Kamal

AirAsia Aviation Group plans to raise as much as $600 million, replacing a private credit facility with a lower-interest bearing bond, according to people familiar with the matter.

The Malaysian budget carrier operator is targeting a coupon rate of below 10% for the proposed note, said the people, who requested anonymity discussing private matters. AirAsia is taking advantage of the improved travel numbers to get cheaper refinancing, they added. 

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