Brazil's Raizen SA is preparing to present creditors with a final restructuring proposal as soon as Wednesday, a key step in the struggling sugar and ethanol producer's months-long push to clinch an out-of-court debt overhaul.

The Brazilian company has been working through a complex restructuring process involving $13 billion in debt obligations. An out-of-court settlement would allow Raizen to avoid bankruptcy proceedings while giving creditors a path to recovery.

This restructuring matters because sugar and ethanol producers face volatile commodity markets and high fixed costs. A successful debt overhaul would let Raizen continue operations while reducing its financial burden.

Creditors face uncertainty about recovery rates, but an out-of-court deal typically offers better recoveries than bankruptcy. The $13 billion figure represents a critical threshold for the company's financial stability.