Background
- Founded in 2000, Digicel's LTE and fiber networks deliver state-of-the-art mobile, home and business solutions to over 10 million consumers and business customers in 25 markets in the Caribbean and Central America
Process
- DC Advisory was exclusively engaged in 2022 by Digicel to provide comprehensive liability management and financial restructuring advice to the Company and its subsidiaries
- DC Advisory worked closely with Digicel International Finance Limited / Digicel Limited (DIFL / DL), together, the operating company of Digicel, and their creditors to negotiate and secure a comprehensive restructuring
- The successful conclusion of the DIFL / DL restructuring was achieved by way of a Bermuda Scheme of Arrangement which extended $2.7 billion of secured and unsecured debt issued by DIFL and equitized $1.2 billion of HY Notes issued by DL and DIFL
- DC Advisory assisted on all aspects of the transaction including negotiating and obtaining the approvals needed from DIFL / DL’s creditors
Outcome
- DIFL / DL completed their financial restructuring on January 29, 2024
- The transaction was supported by 100% of the voting noteholders
- This restructuring will enhance Digicel’s ability to compete and thrive in the communications, broadcasting and financial services sectors as a substantially deleveraged company with a right-sized balance sheet
- The successful outcome of this restructuring illustrates DC Advisory’s expertise and track record in both the restructuring and telecommunications sectors