---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001749723-26-000054"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "NFE"
cik: "0001749723"
company_name: "New Fortress Energy Inc."
filed_at: "2026-05-12T13:16:01+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-12T13:17:58.854658+00:00"
event_type: "debt"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.8
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.8
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# NFE subsidiary commits to $885M senior secured notes at 12% PIK; part of Brazil separation

## Summary
- $885M aggregate principal of senior secured notes due 2029, 12.00% PIK interest, no call protection or financial covenants.
- Use of proceeds: ~$368M for operations/capex/working capital, $52M refinance Brazil bridge term loan, $420M refinance existing Brazil notes, $45M cash reserves.
- Notes are part of broader UK recapitalization separating Brazil operations from NFE; expected close Q3 2026 subject to conditions.
- Existing 2029 Noteholders can subscribe ratably; commitment premium paid in kind for commitments by May 18, 2026.
- Notes convertible/exchangeable into BrazilCo debt/equity upon approvals; plans to list on UK stock exchange.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001749723-26-000054
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: NFE
- cik: 0001749723
- company_name: New Fortress Energy Inc.
- filed_at: 2026-05-12T13:16:01+00:00
- event_type: debt
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.8
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.8
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1749723/000174972326000054/0001749723-26-000054-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1749723/000174972326000054/nfe-20260511.htm

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