Verde Secures Debt Renegotiation Agreement Covering 92% of Total Debts, Reaching Improved Financial Terms

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Verde AgriTech Ltd
Verde AgriTech Ltd

R$8.5M will be eliminated off the debt under the proposed plan

SINGAPORE, Nov. 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verde AgriTech Ltd (TSX: “NPK”) ("Verde” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that creditors representing over 92% of the Company’s total debt have adhered to proposed renegotiation terms. Non-adherent creditors represent R$11.3 million of the debt, and are now subject to different payment conditions, with a reduction of 75% of the balance and an interest rate linked to the Taxa Referencial (“TR”) (a Brazilian reference interest rate set by the Central Bank, currently at 0.82% per year). Following the agreement reached with a majority of creditors, Verde’s comprehensive renegotiation of loans now requires court homologation.

Once the court approves the agreement, non-adherent creditors will face a 75% reduction in their outstanding balance. The remaining debt will accrue interest based on the TR , currently estimated at 0.82% per year, a substantial decrease from the previous rate of 16.59% per year. In total, R$8.5 million will be written off from the debt amount.

Non-adherent creditors under the renegotiated agreement will be subject of the following terms:

  1. Discount: A 75% discount on the total debt amount.

  2. Grace Period: An 18-month deferral on principal and interest payments, starting from the date of court approval of the renegotiated agreement.

  3. Repayment Term: Debt repayments will be made over 108 months, beginning after the grace period specified above.

  4. Interest Accrual: Interest charges as outlined in the agreement will start accruing once the grace period concludes.

  5. Principal Repayment Schedule: Payments will be made in monthly installments starting after the end of the grace period, based on a defined repayment structure.

  6. Financial Charges: Debt will be adjusted based on the TR.

About Verde AgriTech

Verde AgriTech is dedicated to advancing sustainable agriculture through the innovation of specialty multi-nutrient potassium fertilizers. Our mission is to increase agricultural productivity, enhance soil health, and significantly contribute to environmental sustainability. Utilizing our unique position in Brazil, we harness proprietary technologies to develop solutions that not only meet the immediate needs of farmers but also address global challenges such as food security and climate change. Our commitment to carbon capture and the production of eco-friendly fertilizers underscores our vision for a future where agriculture contributes positively to the health of our planet.

Cautionary Language and Forward-Looking Statements

All Mineral Reserve and Mineral Resources estimates reported by the Company were estimated in accordance with the Canadian National Instrument 43-101 and the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy, and Petroleum Definition Standards (May 10, 2014). These standards differ significantly from the requirements of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Mineral Resources which are not Mineral Reserves do not have demonstrated economic viability.