贾跃亭、张近东相继设立，“大负翁”们的“还债信托”如何运作？

Group 1 - Faraday Future's founder Jia Yueting has established a second debt repayment trust to expedite the repayment of debts in China, amidst a backdrop of significant financial distress [1][6] - Zhang Jindong, the former richest man in Jiangsu, plans to set up a bankruptcy reorganization trust to manage the equity of Suning Group and his personal assets for debt repayment, highlighting a trend among indebted companies to utilize similar trusts for financial recovery [1][6] - The demand for bankruptcy service trusts has surged as more companies in debt seek to resolve their financial issues through these mechanisms [1] Group 2 - Debt repayment trusts operate by placing valuable assets of the company or its owners into a trust specifically established for debt repayment, thereby enhancing creditors' confidence in recovering their debts [1][4] - Creditors become beneficiaries of the trust, with the proceeds from asset disposal and operational income directed towards debt repayment [1][4] - The trust is typically managed by a trustee, and in some cases, a trust asset management company is established to oversee the operation and disposal of the underlying assets [1][4] Group 3 - The assets in the proposed Suning bankruptcy reorganization trust are categorized into operational retention and disposal for liquidation, with the new Suning Group and Nanjing Zhongcheng Asset Management Co. set to manage these assets [3] - The original management team usually continues to oversee daily operations, although they are subject to strict supervision, ensuring that the company remains operational while addressing debt issues [3][4] - Two primary models of risk disposal service trusts exist: the ongoing reorganization model, where creditors become beneficiaries, and the sale reorganization model, which involves selling quality assets to restore operations quickly [3][4] Group 4 - To protect creditors' interests, trusts implement mechanisms such as asset independence, converting uncertain debts into clear trust beneficiary rights, and establishing governance structures to oversee trustee operations [4][5] - A beneficiary assembly, composed of all creditors, serves as the highest decision-making body for the trust, with a management committee to oversee operations and ensure accountability [4][5] - The amount creditors ultimately receive depends on the execution of the trust plan, the quality of underlying assets, the trustee's management capabilities, and the rationality of the trust scheme design [5] Group 5 - Jia Yueting's establishment of a second debt repayment trust follows his first trust set up in 2019, which was approved by a California bankruptcy court, indicating a strategic approach to managing his financial obligations [6][7] - The new trust includes assets from both Faraday Future and AIXC, with significant debt pressures highlighted by Suning's liabilities exceeding 230 billion yuan, necessitating a comprehensive restructuring plan [6][7] - The creation of such trusts helps alleviate the "prisoner's dilemma" faced by debtors, allowing for a more stable operational environment and the potential for new investments to revitalize distressed assets [7]