Aug 4, 2008
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Frontier Airlines Receives Alternative Commitment for Debtor in Possession Financing Republic Airways, AQR Capital and Credit Suisse Commit up to $75 million DENVER, Aug. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Frontier Airlines Holdings, Inc. today announced it is moving forward with an alternate transaction for post-petition debtor-in-possession (DIP) financing. Republic Airways Holdings, Inc., Credit Suisse Securities (through its affiliates), and AQR Capital (the "Lenders"), each a member of the Unsecured Creditors Committee in Frontier's Chapter 11 Bankruptcy cases, are offering Frontier up to $75 million in DIP financing, with an immediate firm commitment and funding of $30 million. This new DIP facility provides Frontier with lower financing costs, less restrictive covenants and greater flexibility to pursue strategic opportunities without...
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