财联社·2025-08-27 02:47Core Viewpoint - Wang Jianlin is utilizing a series of capital operations to resolve Wanda's debt crisis, with internet giants Tencent and JD.com becoming key partners [1][16]. Group 1: Capital Operations - A large private equity fund named Suzhou Kuanyu was established with a total investment of 22.429 billion yuan, co-funded by Tencent, JD.com, and 13 other partners, focusing on equity investment and asset management [1][4]. - Wanda, Tencent, and JD.com have formed three partnership enterprises with total investments of 46.5 billion yuan, aligning with a previous plan to acquire equity in 48 Wanda companies for approximately 50 billion yuan [2][5]. - The largest fund, Suzhou Kuanyu, has Tencent's two affiliated companies holding about 44.04% and JD.com holding 22.2% indirectly [4]. Group 2: Historical Context - In May, a consortium led by PAG, Tencent, JD.com, and others planned to acquire 48 Wanda companies, which are located in major cities like Beijing and Guangzhou [6]. - Tencent and JD.com's investment amounts in the new fund are similar to their previous investments during Wanda's privatization in 2018, indicating a restructuring of their exit strategy [6][11]. Group 3: Debt Management Strategy - Analysts suggest that Wanda's sale of 48 major Wanda Plaza assets may be aimed at repaying debts of nearly 15 billion yuan owed to Suning and Sunac [10]. - The partnerships with Tencent and JD.com may serve as a method of "equity for debt," allowing Wanda to avoid large cash payments while retaining operational cash flow [13][16]. Group 4: Control and Structure - Although Wanda holds a 55% stake in the new partnerships, actual control lies with Tencent and JD.com, which hold shares through their Hong Kong companies [15]. - This structure may facilitate easier capital repatriation and tax benefits for Tencent and JD.com, enhancing their investment returns [15]. Group 5: Future Outlook - The establishment of these partnerships is seen as a critical move for Wanda to alleviate creditor pressures and transition towards a lighter asset operation model [16]. - Wang Jianlin's recent activities in Xinjiang for investment and tourism projects suggest a potential shift in Wanda's strategic focus following the sale of commercial real estate [16].