Jing Ji Guan Cha Wang·2025-11-30 03:30Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the restructuring of Shenyang Machine Tool Co., which faced significant financial difficulties, including a debt burden of nearly 50 billion yuan, and how it successfully navigated through judicial reorganization with the help of China International Capital Corporation (CICC) and strategic investor China General Technology Group [2][3][5]. Group 1: Company Background and Challenges - Shenyang Machine Tool, established in the 1930s, has a rich history in the machine tool industry, producing significant machinery for China [2]. - By 2011, the company achieved revenues of 18 billion yuan, becoming a leader in the global machine tool industry, but faced continuous losses and a debt crisis after 2015 [5]. - In 2019, the company entered judicial reorganization due to high debt ratios, lack of operating funds, and increasing risks of debt defaults [2][5]. Group 2: Restructuring Process - CICC was appointed as the financial advisor to assist in selecting the optimal restructuring plan and attracting strategic investors [2][6]. - The restructuring involved a judicial process that allowed for systematic debt restructuring and reduced burdens for the acquiring party, China General Technology Group [6][8]. - The restructuring plan was approved with a 94% average approval rate, ensuring the interests of creditors were protected [8]. Group 3: Strategic Investment and Operational Changes - After the restructuring, China General Technology Group injected billions into Shenyang Machine Tool to restore production and repay debts [10]. - The company underwent significant operational changes, including the separation of non-core assets and the implementation of performance-based compensation for employees [10][12]. - The introduction of smart manufacturing technologies has significantly improved operational efficiency, allowing fewer workers to manage more machines [12]. Group 4: Broader Implications and Future Outlook - CICC has been involved in multiple restructuring projects in Northeast China, helping to introduce over 80 billion yuan in new funds and safeguard 65,000 local jobs [15]. - The successful restructuring of Shenyang Machine Tool serves as a model for other distressed enterprises in the region, with CICC planning to replicate this approach in future projects [15][16].