Virgin Australia creditors approve $2.6bn sale to Bain

Deal wipes out existing shareholders, including Singapore Airlines and HNA

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U.S. private equity firm Bain Capital is expected to complete its takeover of Virgin Australia by Oct. 31.  © Reuters

PRASHANT MEHRA, Contributing writer

SYDNEY -- Creditors of insolvent carrier Virgin Australia have backed a $2.6 billion buyout offer from U.S. private equity firm Bain Capital that will keep the airline running and help them recover part of the debts they are owed.

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