Aena closes historic financing of 5.700 billion reais to transform its 11 airports in Brazil

 

Aena, in collaboration with the National Bank for Economic and Social Development (BNDES) y Banco SantanderThe company has formalized a financing agreement of 5.700 billion Brazilian reais. This operation aims to carry out the expansion and modernization of 11 airports managed by the Spanish company in Brazil. Brazilconsolidating its strategic commitment to the South American country.

 

Financial structure of the operation

 

 

The agreement represents the largest financing for the airport sector in history. BrazilThe funds obtained will not only be used for infrastructure improvement works, but will also allow the company to partially amortize its short-term financing.

 

Financial architecture is primarily divided into the issuance of debentures and a specific line of credit. Of the total issuance of debentures, BNDES has signed most of it, demonstrating Brazilian institutional support for the management of AenaWhile Banco Santander has completed the remaining subscription.

 

 

Breakdown of funding

 

 

Concept	Subscribing/Granting Entity	Amount (Brazilian Reais)
Debenture Issuance	BNDES	4.240 million
Debenture Issuance	Banco Santander	1.060 million
Finem Line	BNDES	400 million
TOTAL	Financial Consortium	5.700 million

 

 

Strategic investments and infrastructure development

 

 

The main focus of this capital injection will be the airport of CongonhasIn São Paulo, considered the second most important airport in the country. The plans include the construction of a new terminal and the expansion of the aircraft apron. Furthermore, Aena will make significant investments in ten other regional airports: Campo Grande, Ponta Porã, Corumbá, Santarém, Marabá, Carajás, Altamira, Uberlândia, Uberaba and Montes Claros.

 

Maurice Lucena, President and CEO of Aena, has assessed the significance of the agreement: “This operation is very important, because it secures, in the long term and under very good financial conditions, the most important international investment of AenaLucena added that the goal is to bring the quality standards in line with those of Spanish airports, aiming to make them "the safest, most efficient and most comfortable in the world."

 

 

Operational and socioeconomic impact

 

 

The activity of aena brazil It transcends mere airport management, becoming an engine of regional development. It is estimated that, during the development phase of investments in these 11 airports, more than 2.000 direct and indirect jobs will be generated.

 

Indicator	Figure / Data
Passenger volume (2024)	27,5 million across the 11 airports
Estimated employment	+2.000 jobs (direct and indirect)
Previous investment in the Northeast (2024)	1.900 million reais

 

 

Background and established presence in the country

 

 

This new investment package reinforces the company's commitment to remaining in the country. Aena It already manages six other airports in the Northeast of Brazil (Recife, Maceió, João Pessoa, Aracaju, Juazeiro do Norte and Campina Grande). These facilities completed their modernization process in 2024 after an investment of 1.900 billion reais, focused on safety, technology, comfort and increased operational capacity, contributing to Brazilian territorial cohesion.

 

Key points and frequently asked questions about Aena's financing in Brazil

 

 

What is the main destination of the 5.700 billion reais?
The funds will be used to expand and modernize 11 airports managed by Aena, with special emphasis on the construction of a new terminal for Congonhas Airport (São Paulo) and the refinancing of short-term debt.

 

Who are the funders of this operation?
The transaction has been structured and signed by the National Bank for Economic and Social Development (BNDES) and the Banco Santanderthrough the issuance of debentures and Finem credit lines.

 

What impact will this have on employment and the local economy?
It is estimated that more than 2.000 direct and indirect jobs will be created during the development of the works, in addition to boosting economic growth and connectivity in the regions where these airports operate, which handled 27,5 million passengers in 2024.