JBS Completes Old Notes Exchange with Over 99% Success Rate
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
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- High Exchange Success Rate: JBS N.V. announced that its Old Notes exchange expired on January 12, 2026, successfully accepting over 99% of the old notes, reflecting strong investor demand for the new notes and enhancing the stability of the company's capital structure.
- Registered New Notes Advantage: The newly issued bonds are registered under the Securities Act of 1933, eliminating transfer restrictions, which is expected to enhance liquidity and provide greater market flexibility for holders, thereby increasing investment appeal.
- Debt Structure Optimization: The exchange involves a total of $4.25 billion in old notes successfully converted into new notes, indicating the company's proactive measures in optimizing its debt structure, which helps reduce financing costs and improve financial health.
- Future Outlook: JBS expects the settlement of the new notes to occur around January 14, 2026, further solidifying its position in the capital markets and laying a solid foundation for future financing activities.
Analyst Views on JBS
Wall Street analysts forecast JBS stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for JBS is 19.42 USD with a low forecast of 17.00 USD and a high forecast of 22.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
8 Analyst Rating
8 Buy
0 Hold
0 Sell
Strong Buy
Current: 13.950
Low
17.00
Averages
19.42
High
22.00
Current: 13.950
Low
17.00
Averages
19.42
High
22.00
About JBS
JBS N.V. is Netherlands-based Company primarily engaged in the food and protein processing industry. The Company focuses on the production and global distribution of animal protein and food products to retail, foodservice, and industrial clients. The Company has in its offer poultry, pork, beef, lamb, fish and plant-based products. In addition, the Company operates in sectors such as leather, biodiesel, fertilizers, collagen, sausage casings, hygiene and beauty, metal packaging, transportation, waste management solutions. The Company is active worldwide in 17 countries and is listed on The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE).
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
