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Published in TZ Latest News 14 June, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff

Exclusive: AirAsia eyes up to $300 million bond issuance, jet sales to raise funds – CEO Fernandes

Budget carrier AirAsia Bhd (AIRA.KL) is planning a convertible bond issue of as much as $150 million at each of its Philippines and Indonesian associates, and may sell and lease back up to 20 aircraft of the group’s fleet this year, group chief executive Tony Fernandes said in a letter to investors. Due to the recent movement in our share price, we are sharing the details with you earlier than planned,” CEO Fernandes said in the letter, sent on Monday, of which Reuters obtained a copy. AirAsia officials had no immediate comment on the letter.