SAO PAULO,
May 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- GOL Linhas Aereas Inteligentes
S.A. (NYSE: GOL; Bovespa: GOLL4),
Latin America's biggest low-cost airline and
the controlling shareholder of the Brazilian Airline VRG Linhas Aereas S.A.
("VRG"), announced today the distribution of VRG's 3rd series of secured non-
convertible debentures ("Debentures") in the amount of
R$ 400 million.
The Debentures were distributed in Brazil only, exclusively to qualified
investors, pursuant to Instruction 476 issued by the Brazilian Securities and
Exchange Commission (CVM) on January 16, 2009 (CVM Instruction 476).
The issue was undertaken in a single series of R$ 400 million, partially
secured by the fiduciary sale of receivables.
The Debentures will pay 126.50% of the Brazilian CDI rate and will be
amortized in 18 consecutive monthly payments, with a 6-month grace period,
beginning in the 7th month after the issue date, and mature on May 13, 2011.
The issuer may redeem the Debentures at any moment at its own discretion.
"This operation is part of the reconstruction of the Company's cash
position, aimed at achieving cash and cash equivalents of R$ 800 million by
the close of 2009," declared GOL's Chief Financial and Investor Relations
Officer, Leonardo Pereira.
Lead Manager: BB Banco de Investimento S.A.
Trustee: Planner Trustee DTVM Ltda.
Depositary Bank: Banco Bradesco S.A.
About GOL Linhas Aereas Inteligentes S.A.
GOL Linhas Aereas Inteligentes S.A. (NYSE: GOL and Bovespa: GOLL4),
Brazil's low-cost airline, offers around 800 daily flights to 49 destinations
that connect all the important cities in Brazil and ten major destinations in
South America. The Company operates a young, modern fleet of Boeing 737 Next
Generation aircraft, the safest and most comfortable of its class, with high
aircraft utilization and efficiency levels. The Company's service is
recognized as the best value proposition in the market.
Contact:
Investor Relations
Leonardo Pereira - CFO and IRO
Rodrigo Alves - IR Manager
Tel.: (5511) 2128-4700
E-mail: ri@golnaweb.com.br
Website: www.voegol.com.br/ri