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Dollar bonds of Brazilian water utility company Aegea fell by 2-3 points across the curve. Last week, S&P and Fitch downgraded the firm to B+ and BB- respectively, amid concerns over transparency and governance. This came after Aegea previously restated 2022–24 results to correct its accounting practice for related-party transactions. Aegea’s IPO plans have stalled, and its credit ratings have been cut deeper into junk territory following the delay in releasing its FY2025 financial statements. S&P warned that the failure to publish its results by April 10 could trigger cross-default clauses on its international debt. Analysts note that the company has support from major shareholders like GIC and Itausa. Broadly, Brazil’s credit markets have been impacted in recent times, with recent restructurings by firms like Raízen and CBD.
Aegea’s 7.625% 2036s fell by 3 points to trade at 80.1, yielding 11%.