Chilli Beans files for out-of-court reorganization to renegotiate R$ 340 million
The eyewear and watch chain joins the list of 13 companies that turned to restructuring in 2026; retail accounts for most cases.
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The Brazilian eyewear and watch chain Chilli Beans filed on Saturday (31) for out-of-court reorganization to renegotiate about R$ 340 million in bank debt, g1 reported.
The plan, agreed with the main creditors, provides for new payment terms and conditions and a capital injection of up to R$ 50 million to fund the restructuring. According to the company, debts to suppliers, employees and other partners are excluded.
The company is not alone. Grupo Gennius, owner of Habib's, Ragazzo and Tendall, filed for judicial reorganization, and the petrochemical company Braskem also filed for out-of-court reorganization. In 2026, there have already been 13 such filings, according to the report.
High interest rates, restricted credit, accumulated debt and changes in consumption are among the factors cited. The largest concentration is in retail and consumer goods. "It's in durable goods retail that it hurts the most," says André Matos, CEO of MA7 Capital, who says the filings do not represent systemic risk.