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UK court approves Sino-Ocean's debt restructuring plan

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Posted on February 3, 2025

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LONDON (Reuters) - London's High Court on Monday approved Chinese property developer Sino-Ocean Group's plan to restructure around $6 billion of its debt, despite opposition from an ad hoc group of

UK Court Greenlights Sino-Ocean's $6 Billion Debt Restructuring

LONDON (Reuters) - London's High Court on Monday approved Chinese property developer Sino-Ocean Group's plan to restructure around $6 billion of its debt, despite opposition from an ad hoc group of creditors.

State-backed Sino-Ocean Group is attempting a parallel process in London and Hong Kong to restructure its offshore debt, as other developers have defaulted since the Chinese property sector's 2021 debt crisis.

The Hong Kong-listed firm asked the High Court to approve its plan but creditor Long Corridor had opposed it, arguing it was unfair to other creditors.

Judge Nicholas Thompsell said in a written ruling that he would sanction the London restructuring plan.

(Reporting by Sam Tobin; Editing by Sachin Ravikumar)

Key Takeaways

  • London's High Court approved Sino-Ocean's debt restructuring.
  • The plan involves restructuring $6 billion of debt.
  • There was opposition from an ad hoc group of creditors.
  • Sino-Ocean is pursuing parallel processes in London and Hong Kong.
  • Judge Nicholas Thompsell sanctioned the restructuring plan.

Frequently Asked Questions

What did the UK High Court approve?
The UK High Court approved Sino-Ocean Group's plan to restructure around $6 billion of its debt.
Who opposed Sino-Ocean's debt restructuring plan?
Creditor Long Corridor opposed the plan, arguing that it was unfair to other creditors.
What is Sino-Ocean Group attempting to do?
Sino-Ocean Group is attempting a parallel process in London and Hong Kong to restructure its offshore debt.
What did Judge Nicholas Thompsell rule?
Judge Nicholas Thompsell sanctioned the London restructuring plan in a written ruling.
What has happened to other developers in the Chinese property sector?
Other developers have defaulted since the Chinese property sector's 2021 debt crisis.

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