Metinvest weighs bond sale options as major debt payment approaches
Metinvest is considering a new bond sale to meet a $430 million debt payment due in April. The firm seeks market solutions after pausing restructuring talks.
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Metinvest, Ukraine's largest private company
UA, is exploring the issuance of new debt to cover a near $428 million bond payment due April 23. The decision, which is currently under discussion, will determine how the company addresses this imminent large liability and whether it can retain access to international capital markets. This financing choice is material for the firm's liquidity as it continues to operate under significant pressure.
The company has faced substantial challenges over the past four years of war following the invasion by Russia
RU, losing roughly half its operations during this period. Yuriy Ryzhenkov and the company's leadership are considering the new debt issue as a way to manage the upcoming maturity. The outcome of these deliberations is critical for the company's ability to preserve its financial standing despite the extensive operational disruptions it has endured.









