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Chinese developer Ronshine China Holdings' main domestic unit plans to present a debt restructuring proposal in June for eight local bonds, as it seeks to win more time from creditors to overhaul its obligations.
Ronshine (Fujian) Investment Group Co. announced it will hold a bondholder meeting on May 20 to seek approval for measures including an extended grace period, according to a company filing. The company separately informed investors that the extension is needed to finalize the plan.
The proposed restructuring will offer investors options including an unspecified amount of cash, new long-term bonds, and shares in an asset trust. The assets backing the trust portion have been valued by a third-party, the company told investors. The bonds covered by the meeting include the “H20融信1” note.
The move underscores the continued financial distress facing China's property developers, many of whom are struggling to manage massive debt loads amid a multi-year housing crisis. A successful restructuring could allow Ronshine to avoid a disorderly default, but the plan also serves as a formal admission of its inability to meet its original payment schedules, which could further weigh on investor sentiment in the sector.
Ronshine is among a long list of Chinese developers that have sought to delay payments and restructure debt as they grapple with falling sales and limited access to new funding. The strategy of offering creditors a mix of payment options, including stakes in asset packages, has become a common approach for distressed builders attempting to navigate the crisis and stay afloat. The fairness and viability of the proposed terms will be critical for gaining investor approval.
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