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China Evergrande’s liquidators have issued a call for investors to engage in the restructuring process of the troubled property developer, according to a filing released on Friday. This move comes as Evergrande grapples with a massive debt burden and persistent business challenges that have impeded its ability to resume trading of its shares.
The company’s financial distress reached a critical point when a Hong Kong court ordered its liquidation after Evergrande failed to restructure $23 billion in offshore debt. With total liabilities exceeding $300 billion, the developer’s financial situation has become increasingly dire. Alvarez & Marsal, the consultancy firm overseeing the liquidation, is working to extract value for creditors but acknowledges that successful restructuring may be improbable without new investment.
Alvarez & Marsal has reached out to potential investors, inviting them to consider restructuring options for Evergrande or its segments. An email address has been provided for interested parties to contact the liquidators.
This appeal for investment highlights the broader crisis afflicting China’s property sector. Several major developers, including Shimao and Country Garden, have faced liquidation lawsuits from creditors. Recently, a Hong Kong court adjourned Shimao’s liquidation petition for the third time, giving the company additional time to negotiate a revised restructuring plan with its creditors.
The ongoing crisis in the Chinese property market reflects severe financial strain and underscores the difficulties faced by developers amid an extended debt crisis. The sector’s challenges are further compounded by a tightening regulatory environment and increased scrutiny on foreign investments.