1. Issuance of new debt. This can be done in two ways:
the company may issue new bonds which will pay interest and have a fixed maturity, or it may sell off stakes in the business in order to receive cash.
2. Reduction in liabilities.
Many companies choose to reduce their liabilities by buying back outstanding shares or exchanging certain obligations for cash. This can take many different forms, but all aim at shifting some of the financial burden onto others rather than reducing profits for the company outright.
3. Sale of assets.
Oftentimes companies will sell off entire businesses- whether this be an office building, manufacturing plant, etc. in order to receive cash or other benefits from moving away from debt service payments and towards long term goals.