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Azul (AZLUD) consolidates shares and ADSs ahead of planned NYSE American listing

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Azul S.A. reports that shareholders approved a reverse split of its common shares at a ratio of 150,000 existing shares into one new common share. The reverse split becomes effective for trading on the B3 on April 20, 2026, when the shares will trade under the new ticker AZUL3.

In connection with this, the company will change its ADS-to-share ratio so that one ADS will represent the right to receive two common shares, and holders will receive 0.666666 of a new ADS for each existing ADS as of the close of business on April 20, 2026. The ADS ratio change is expected to become effective on April 23, 2026, with only whole ADSs issued and cash paid for fractional entitlements.

The filing also describes the treatment of various restricted ADS classes issued under the company’s Chapter 11 plan of reorganization and confirms that all Regulation S restricted ADSs will be mandatorily exchanged into unrestricted ADSs effective April 16, 2026. Azul states that effectiveness of the reverse split and ADS ratio change are pre-conditions to seeking a listing of its common shares and ADSs on NYSE American, subject to that exchange’s approval and applicable listing requirements.

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Azul restructures share capital and ADSs ahead of a potential NYSE American listing.

Azul’s 150,000‑to‑1 reverse share split and corresponding ADS ratio change significantly consolidate its equity structure. Such actions are often aimed at adjusting trading price levels and aligning with stock exchange listing standards, though this filing does not specify pricing effects.

The ADS structure is simplified from units tied to 500,000 common shares to one ADS representing two common shares, with 0.666666 new ADSs issued per existing ADS. Mandatory exchanges of Regulation S restricted ADSs into unrestricted ADSs further concentrate liquidity into a single freely transferable line.

The company notes that a listing application to NYSE American will follow only after the reverse split and ADS ratio change are effective and all listing conditions are satisfied. Actual impact on liquidity and investor base will depend on NYSE American’s approval and market reception once those steps occur.

Reverse share split ratio 150,000-to-1 Approved March 25, 2026 extraordinary general meeting
New ADS-to-share ratio 1 ADS : 2 common shares ADS Ratio Change in connection with reverse split
New ADS per old ADS 0.666666 new ADSs per 1 existing ADS For ADS holders of record at close of April 20, 2026
Reverse split B3 ex-date April 20, 2026 Common shares start trading post-split as AZUL3
ADS Effective Date April 23, 2026 Expected effectiveness of ADS Ratio Change
Reg S compliance period lapse April 1, 2026 For Restricted ADSs (Regulation S)
Mandatory Reg S ADS exchange date April 16, 2026 Conversion into unrestricted ADSs
Chapter 11 plan confirmation December 19, 2025 Plan effective February 20, 2026
Reverse Share Split financial
"the shareholders of the Company approved a reverse share split of the common shares"
A reverse share split is when a company reduces the number of its shares outstanding by combining multiple shares into one, effectively increasing the price of each share. For investors, this can help improve the company's image or meet stock exchange listing requirements, but it does not change the total value of their investment. It’s similar to turning many small pieces of a puzzle into fewer larger pieces—nothing new is added or lost, just rearranged.
ADS Ratio Change financial
"In connection with the Reverse Share Split, the Company will change the ADS-to-common share ratio"
An ads ratio change is an adjustment to how many American Depositary Shares (ADS) represent one unit of a foreign company’s ordinary shares — like changing whether a cake is cut into 2 or 10 slices. Investors care because it alters the number of tradable ADS, the implied price per ADS and an investor’s ownership stake, which can affect liquidity, perceived value and comparisons of holdings across markets.
Chapter 11 plan of reorganization regulatory
"in accordance with the Company’s Chapter 11 plan of reorganization confirmed by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court"
Regulation S regulatory
"The 40-day distribution compliance period for the purposes of Regulation S under the Securities Act of 1933"
Regulation S is a set of rules that allows companies to sell securities (like shares or bonds) to investors outside the United States without having to follow all U.S. securities laws. It matters because it makes it easier for companies to raise money from international investors while still complying with U.S. regulations.
Rule 144A regulatory
"Restricted ADSs (Rule 144A)"
Rule 144A is a regulation that makes it easier for companies to sell private bonds to large investors without going through all the usual rules that apply to public sales. It matters because it helps companies raise money more quickly and privately, often attracting big investors looking for special deals.
NYSE American market
"listing of its issued and outstanding common shares and its ADSs on NYSE American, LLC"
NYSE American is a stock exchange where companies can list their shares to be bought and sold by investors. It functions like a marketplace, helping businesses raise money and providing investors with opportunities to buy ownership in these companies. Its role is important because it facilitates the trading of smaller or emerging companies, offering investors access to a broader range of investment options.

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 6-K

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 UNDER
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the month of April 2026

Commission File Number: 001-38049

 

Azul S.A.
(Name of Registrant)

Edifício Jatobá, 8th Floor, Condomínio Castelo Branco Office Park
Avenida Marcos Penteado de Ulhôa Rodrigues, No. 939
Tamboré, Barueri, SP, 06460-040, Brazil
+55 (11) 4831 2880
(Address of Principal Executive Office)

 

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

Form 20-F   Form 40-F

 

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1):

Yes   No

 

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7):

Yes   No

 

 

 
 

 

Reverse Share Split of Common Shares

 

On March 25, 2026, in an extraordinary general meeting of the shareholders of Azul S.A. (the “Company”), the shareholders of the Company approved a reverse share split of the common shares, without par value, of the Company (the “common shares”) at a ratio of 150,000 common shares to form one (1) common share (the “Reverse Share Split”).

 

The “ex-date” for the Reverse Share Split on the B3 S.A. - Brasil, Bolsa, Balcão (the “B3”) is April 20, 2026, which means that, with effect from April 20, 2026, the common shares will trade on an as-reverse split basis under the new B3 ticker of “AZUL3”.

 

As a result of the T+2 trading cycle on the B3, and taking into account that April 21, 2026 is not a B3 trading day, the positions of holders of common shares will be updated in the B3 (and therefore in brokerage/custody accounts) on April 23, 2026.

 

ADS Ratio Change

 

As used herein, “ADS” means American depositary shares, representing common shares, issued pursuant to a Deposit Agreement, by and among the Company, Citibank, N.A., as depositary (the “Depositary”), and all holders and beneficial owners of American depositary shares issued thereunder (as amended and supplemented from time to time) (the “Deposit Agreement”).

 

In connection with the Reverse Share Split, the Company will change the ADS-to-common share ratio (the “ADS Ratio Change”) as follows:

 

Existing ADS-to-common share ratio:

One (1) ADS representing one (1) share unit with each share unit representing the right to receive 500,000 common shares

 

New ADS-to-common share ratio: One (1) ADS representing the right to receive two (2)  common shares

 

As a result of the ADS Ratio Change, holders of existing ADSs will receive 0.666666 of a new ADS for every one (1) existing ADS held as of the close of business on April 20, 2026 (the “Forward Split ADSs”), subject to the terms of the Deposit Agreement and the operational procedures of the Depository Trust Company. Only whole ADSs will be distributed. No fractional ADSs will be issued. Cash-in-lieu of fractional entitlements to ADSs will be distributed at a rate based upon the net proceeds received by the Depositary for the sale of the aggregate of the fractional ADS entitlements.

 

The Company currently expects that the ADS Ratio Change will become effective as of April 23, 2026 (the “ADS Effective Date”) and that the Forward Split ADSs will be delivered to holders of the ADSs on the ADS Effective Date.

 

For avoidance of doubt, the ADS Ratio Change will apply to all ADSs, including restricted ADSs.

 

Further operational details in relation to the ADS Ratio Change will be communicated to holders of ADSs by the Depositary in a notice distributed pursuant to their customary procedures.

 

 
 

Security Identifiers

 

The ADS Ratio Change will not result in any changes to the CUSIPs or ISINs for the ADSs or the restricted ADSs. For ease of reference, the table below sets forth the security identifiers for the common shares, the ADSs and the restricted ADSs:

 

Security CUSIP ISIN
Common shares Not applicable BRAZULA01OR8
ADSs (Unrestricted) (1) 05501U601 US05501U6010
Restricted ADSs (Rule 144A) (2) 05501U502 US05501U5020
Restricted ADSs (Regulation S) (2) 05501U114 (3) US05501U1144 (3)
ADS (4) 05501U908 US05501U9087
ADS (5) 05501U916 US05501U9160 

 

(1) Refers to unrestricted, publicly traded ADSs.

 

(2) Refers to Restricted ADSs representing common shares that were issued by the Company on February 20, 2026 pursuant to an offering of common shares in Brazil and a private placement of common shares placed outside Brazil exclusively with certain committed investors and existing noteholders in accordance with the Company’s Chapter 11 plan of reorganization confirmed by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court on December 19, 2025, which became effective on February 20, 2026 (the “Chapter 11 Plan”).

 

(3) The 40-day distribution compliance period for the purposes of Regulation S under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, in respect of the Restricted ADSs (Regulation S) issued by the Company on February 20, 2026 lapsed on April 1, 2026. Effective as of April 16, 2026, all Restricted ADSs (Regulation S) will be mandatorily exchanged for ADS (Unrestricted) (CUSIP: 05501U601; ISIN: US05501U6010), which are the Company’s freely transferrable ADSs.

 

(4) Refers to the ADSs that were issued to, and remain held by, Azul 1L Creditors Entity Ltd. and Azul 2L Creditors Entity Ltd. pursuant to the Chapter 11 Plan.

 

(5) Refers to ADSs previously issued by the Company pursuant to a private placement.

 

Preparations for Listing on NYSE American

 

Effectiveness of the Reverse Share Split and the ADS Ratio Change referred to above are two pre-conditions to the Company obtaining a listing of its issued and outstanding common shares and its ADSs on NYSE American, LLC (“NYSE American”). Subject to the approval of NYSE American and to the satisfaction of all applicable listing requirements and conditions, the Company expects to apply to list on NYSE American in due course, taking into account prevailing market conditions, among other factors.

 
 

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

Date: April 14, 2026

Azul S.A.

By: /s/ Alexandre Wagner Malfitani
Name: Alexandre Wagner Malfitani
Title: Chief Financial Officer

 

 

FAQ

What reverse share split did Azul S.A. (AZLUD) approve?

Azul S.A. approved a reverse share split combining 150,000 existing common shares into one new common share. The split aims to consolidate the share count and will take effect for B3 trading on April 20, 2026, under the new ticker AZUL3.

When will Azul’s reverse share split become effective on the B3?

The reverse share split becomes effective for trading on the B3 on April 20, 2026. From that date, Azul’s common shares will trade on an as‑reverse‑split basis using the new B3 ticker symbol AZUL3, reflecting the consolidated share structure.

How is Azul (AZLUD) changing its ADS-to-common share ratio?

Azul will change its ADS ratio from one ADS linked to a share unit representing 500,000 common shares to one ADS representing the right to receive two common shares. This aligns ADSs with the new post‑reverse‑split share structure described in the filing.

What will ADS holders of Azul receive after the ADS Ratio Change?

Holders of existing ADSs will receive 0.666666 of a new ADS for each ADS held as of the close of business on April 20, 2026. Only whole ADSs are issued, with cash paid in lieu of fractional ADS entitlements based on net sale proceeds.

When is Azul’s ADS Ratio Change expected to take effect?

Azul currently expects the ADS Ratio Change to become effective on April 23, 2026. On that ADS Effective Date, the new ADSs will be delivered to holders in line with the 0.666666‑per‑ADS conversion described, subject to the depositary’s procedures.

How are Azul’s Regulation S restricted ADSs being treated?

The 40‑day Regulation S distribution compliance period for certain restricted ADSs lapsed on April 1, 2026. Effective April 16, 2026, all these Regulation S restricted ADSs will be mandatorily exchanged for Azul’s unrestricted, freely transferable ADSs with CUSIP 05501U601.

Is Azul S.A. planning a listing on NYSE American?

Azul states that effectiveness of the reverse share split and ADS Ratio Change are pre‑conditions to listing its common shares and ADSs on NYSE American. The company expects to apply for listing, subject to NYSE American approval and satisfaction of all applicable listing requirements.