Enviva Exits Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection

Enviva announced on Friday, December 6, 2024, that it has successfully emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, marking a significant milestone in the company’s strategic transformation.

According to the press release, Enviva is now well-positioned for long-term growth and consistent operational performance. This strengthened position enables the company to continue serving its customers as a market leader and a critical partner in meeting the demand for renewable fuel. The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Virginia confirmed Enviva’s Plan of Reorganization (the “Plan”) with overwhelming support from key stakeholders and business partners. As part of its financial restructuring, the company has converted more than $1 billion of debt into equity, making American Industrial Partners Capital Fund VIII (“AIP”) its largest shareholder.

To support ongoing operations and future growth, Enviva has secured an attractive exit loan facility and access to additional capital through a delayed draw term loan. Under the Plan, stakeholders contributed $250 million in new financing through an Equity Rights Offering, bolstering the company’s recapitalization efforts. As a result, Enviva now has a strong liquidity position, an improved financial profile, and no near-term debt maturities. The secured funding also ensures the completion of Enviva’s 11th production plant, currently under construction in Epes, Alabama. The facility is expected to begin production in May 2025 and, once fully operational, will produce approximately 1 million metric tons of wood pellets annually, opening new opportunities in both existing and emerging markets.

Glenn Nunziata, who previously served as Interim Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, has been appointed Chief Executive Officer. James Geraghty, formerly the Executive Vice President of Finance, has been named Chief Financial Officer.