2 1 Shi Ji Jing Ji Bao Dao·2025-06-30 11:22Core Viewpoint - New World Development has successfully secured refinancing for approximately HKD 88.2 billion of its existing offshore unsecured financial debt, which will aid in managing its ongoing business and financial needs [1][3]. Group 1: Refinancing Details - The new bank financing includes multiple loans with varying maturities, the earliest of which is due on June 30, 2028 [1]. - The refinancing plan is one of the largest in Hong Kong's history, with a total of HKD 87.5 billion (approximately USD 11.1 billion) approved by all banks involved [3]. - If New World Development fails to secure 100% approval by June 30, the transaction may collapse, releasing any pledged assets and canceling bank commitments [3]. Group 2: Financial Performance - For the reporting period, New World Development reported revenues of HKD 16.79 billion, a year-on-year decrease of 1.6%, and a core operating profit of HKD 4.416 billion, with a shareholder loss of HKD 6.633 billion [4]. - The company plans to continue selling non-core assets in the second half of the 2025 fiscal year to improve cash flow, with K11 Art Mall listed for sale at an expected price of HKD 9 billion [4]. Group 3: Debt and Management - As of the end of 2024, New World Development's total borrowings exceeded HKD 151 billion, with a net debt ratio of 57.5%, and short-term debt exceeding HKD 32 billion, while cash on hand was only HKD 21.8 billion [5]. - The company has faced liquidity challenges due to high leverage and significant debt accumulation over recent years [4][5].