Altamira LNG Ownership to Shift as New Fortress Energy Restructures Debt
NFE is trading near its 52-week low of $0.5 (6.0% above the low) on light trading volume (0.2× avg).
Summary
New Fortress Energy anticipates a change in ownership for its Altamira floating LNG export project in Mexico. This transfer of a key asset is a direct result of the company's ongoing, massive debt restructuring, which will hand significant equity stakes to major investment firms. This follows numerous recent SEC filings detailing the company's financial distress, including 'going concern' doubts and a proposed 1-for-50 reverse stock split. The move highlights the significant concessions being made to creditors and the dilution for existing shareholders. The company is seeking DOE approval and expects to complete the restructuring in Q2.
At the time of this announcement, NFE was trading at $0.53 on NASDAQ in the Energy & Transportation sector, with a market capitalization of approximately $149.8M. The 52-week trading range was $0.50 to $4.96. This news item was assessed with negative market sentiment and an importance score of 8 out of 10. Source: Reuters.