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Fiordo Austral has secured a syndicated loan from local banks

January 2025 — Fiordo Austral has successfully secured a syndicated loan from local banks, with the participation of three key financial institutions. The five-year facility will enable the company to refinance existing liabilities, support export financing and fund general corporate purposes.

Fiordo Austral is the leading player in biological waste disposal within the salmon industry. The company aims to transform raw materials into high-value nutritional ingredients to meet the global demand for human, animal and plant nutrition. Its main products are salmon meal and salmon oil.

Our role in the transaction

Oaklins’ team in Chile acted as the sole financial advisor to Fiordo Austral in the structuring and execution of the syndicated loan.

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Agustin Achondo

Director
Santiago, Chile
Oaklins LarrainVial

Sebastián Cereceda

Partner
Santiago, Chile
Oaklins LarrainVial

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