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Carvana to attempt restructuring of $9bn debt load

Carvana, the online used auto retailer, aims to restructure its $9bn debt load through an exchange offer to reduce its annual cash interest bill and stay afloat amid declining vehicle sales.

March 24, 2023 . 10:27 AM

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Carvana aims to restructure its $9bn debt load to reduce annual cash interest bill by around $100mn.
Exchange offer would reduce the face value of $5.7bn unsecured bond debt by $1.3bn.
Restructuring comes after Carvana's breakneck growth was halted by rising interest rates and decreased demand.
Cost-cutting measures are starting to bear fruit, with gross profit per unit rising to between $4,100 and $4,400.
Shares jump 18% in early trade after Carvana releases Q1 results alongside exchange offer.