Update: Suzlon says 'roadmap' in place for bond payments

Indian wind turbine manufacturer Suzlon says it has asked holders of its foreign currency convertible bonds (FCCBs) maturing in June to grant an extension of up to 45 days while it raises new finance.

Chief financial officer Kirti Vagadia says Suzlon is at an “advanced stage” of raising up to $300m in new finance to meet its June obligations.

Vagadia says: “Our banks are aligned and supportive of our initiatives to address near-term obligations and achieving our long-term capital structure objectives”.

He adds: “In order to ensure there is adequate time for the necessary requisite approvals and administrative documentation, we have asked our bondholders for an extension of maturity of up to 45 days."

A Suzlon official tells Recharge that requesting an extension is a procedural “safeguard” mechanism…

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