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Tidewater replaces Wilson Sons guarantees on BNDES loans; rates rise to 3.21%-3.77%, collateral ratio 130%
TIDEWATER INC
- Effective Oct 1, 2026, BNDES Construction Loans amended: Wilson Sons and Remolcadores parent guarantees terminated and Tidewater Inc. substituted as guarantor.
- Interest rates raised to 3.21% for Credit Facility Agreements Nos. 07.2.0417.1, 07.2.0418.1, 12.2.0433.1, 12.2.0434.1 and 3.77% for No. 10.2.1621.1.
- Collateral coverage ratio increased to 130% for all BNDES Construction Loans; acceleration provisions updated, including change of control without lender consent.
- Replacement LCs from DNB Bank ASA up to USD $170,458,000 cancelled effective October 2, 2026, following replacement of guarantees.
- Amendments tied to Tidewater's Aug 31, 2026 acquisition of Wilson Sons Ultratug Participações S.A. (now Tidewater Offshore do Brasil S.A.) and Atlantic Offshore Services S.A.