YOUNG财经 漾财经·2025-12-26 10:20Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the deterioration of the relationship between Huaxia Happiness and China Ping An, highlighting the shift from a strategic partnership to a conflict over interests, reflecting the broader risks in the real estate industry as it transitions from rapid growth to crisis [3]. Group 1: Initial Partnership - In 2018, Huaxia Happiness attracted China Ping An's investment due to its "industrial new city" model, leading to a strategic partnership where Ping An invested 18 billion yuan for a 25.25% stake [4][5]. - The partnership included a performance betting agreement, requiring Huaxia Happiness to achieve specific profit targets from 2018 to 2020, with penalties for underperformance [5]. Group 2: Performance Decline - By 2020, Huaxia Happiness's net profit plummeted to 3.665 billion yuan, failing to meet the agreed targets, which triggered the performance betting agreement penalties [6]. - The company faced a debt crisis, with a reported loss of 39 billion yuan in 2021, marking a significant downturn in its financial health [6]. Group 3: Debt Restructuring Efforts - In September 2021, Huaxia Happiness announced a debt restructuring plan to address 219.2 billion yuan in debt, aiming to reduce its debt-to-asset ratio below 70% within 2-3 years [6][7]. - As of October 2025, the restructuring plan had only partially succeeded, with 192.67 billion yuan restructured but still 24.57 billion yuan in unpaid debts [7]. Group 4: Escalation of Conflicts - Tensions escalated in late 2025, culminating in a pre-restructuring application triggered by a 4.17 million yuan debt dispute, revealing deep divisions between Huaxia Happiness and Ping An [9]. - The board of Huaxia Happiness rejected Ping An's proposals for restructuring oversight, leading to a public confrontation over governance and decision-making authority [12]. Group 5: Financial Exposure and Future Outlook - As of the end of 2024, Ping An's exposure to Huaxia Happiness was approximately 54 billion yuan, with significant impairments already recorded [13]. - The ongoing conflict reflects a struggle for control between the existing management and Ping An, with potential implications for the company's future restructuring and asset recovery [13].