Core Viewpoint - Wang Jianlin, once a prominent figure in the real estate industry, is now facing significant financial difficulties, leading to the repeated sale of Wanda Plaza assets to manage debt obligations [1][3][12]. Group 1: Background and Initial Success - Wang Jianlin built his fortune through real estate, with Wanda Plaza thriving until 2017, generating substantial income from shopping malls and cinemas [3][5]. - In 2014, Wanda went public, marking a peak in Wang's success, but he later decided to delist the company, believing its value was underestimated [3][5]. Group 2: Challenges and Debt Accumulation - Following the delisting, Wang faced a drastically changed market environment, with strict regulations on real estate investments, making it difficult for Wanda to relist [5][7]. - Wang's failure to relist by 2018, as per a betting agreement with investors, led to escalating debts, which have now reached 600 billion yuan [9][10]. Group 3: Asset Sales and Financial Strategy - To alleviate financial pressure, Wang has sold numerous assets, including over 70 hotels and 13 cultural tourism projects in 2017, and recently, 48 Wanda Plazas [10][12][18]. - The recent sales have been to familiar investors, including Taikang, which previously invested 78 billion yuan in Wanda [12][15]. Group 4: Ongoing Financial Struggles - Despite asset sales, Wanda continues to face significant financial challenges, with a large portion of revenue dependent on rental income from physical stores, which have been adversely affected by the rise of e-commerce [20][22]. - The ongoing sales of Wanda Plaza indicate a persistent struggle to manage debt, with speculation about the company's future viability [20][22].
比恒大更惨？王健林3年还债6000亿，如今再卖48座万达广场