Omni Helicopters International Secures R$200 Million in New Financing
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LISBON, Portugal, Nov. 12, 2026 /CourierPR/ -- Omni Helicopters International, a prominent air mobility and aviation services firm operating across Latin America and adjacent regions, has secured R$200 million in new financing, equivalent to approximately $38 million at funding, through two financing facilities completed during the fourth quarter of 2026. This move underscores the company's financial flexibility and its strategic focus on cash generation and deleveraging.
The transactions consist of a Brazilian debenture and a bank credit note, with contractual maturities of two and four years, respectively. These facilities are secured against specified cash flows from Omni Helicopters International's service contracts with Petrobras, reflecting the value of the Group's established contractual revenue base and its ability to access financing through Brazilian credit markets.
The financing terms and cash-flow arrangements are structured to carry an average interest rate of CDI plus 4.3%, with an average all-in cost of CDI plus 4.8%, including applicable taxes and fees. Both facilities are denominated in Brazilian Reais. Interest is payable monthly, with monthly principal repayments following an initial grace period. The facilities have a combined average life of approximately 22 months.
Payments from the specified Petrobras contracts are directed to a designated collection account under arrangements processed through Petrobras's Progredir portal. Amounts required to service the facilities are retained, with surplus cash immediately available to OHI. This structure provides lenders with security over designated cash flows while allowing OHI to retain access to surplus collections.
The company expects this operating progress to support further deleveraging, with net leverage ratio projected to continue declining, reaching the low-3x range in 2027.
The completed financing forms part of OHI's ongoing management of liquidity and funding sources in support of its operating requirements and financial obligations. Through its focus on safety, sustainability, innovation, and operational excellence, OHI aims to lead the evolution of air mobility in challenging geographies.