Bank of New York Mellon Engaged in Sino-Ocean's Complex US$5.6 Billion Debt Restructuring Efforts
Bank of New York Mellon and Sino-Ocean's Ongoing Debt Restructuring
Chinese developer Sino-Ocean Group recently attained a crucial reprieve on its liquidation hearing, initially set for three months at the Hong Kong High Court. Following their outlined plan to approach both Hong Kong and UK courts for a coordinated restructuring of US$5.6 billion in debt, Justice Linda Chan acknowledged that the developer had made some progress.
Legal Underpinnings and Upcoming Hearings
- Sino-Ocean was facing a liquidation petition filed by the Bank of New York Mellon, which represents bondholders seeking recovery for US$400 million in debt.
- The restructuring proposal received approval from over 75% of its loan creditors, which is necessary under the Companies Act of 2006 to entreat the UK Court to consider their restructuring request.
Upcoming hearings are pivotal; the UK High Court will convene on October 18, while the Hong Kong High Court will address Sino-Ocean's case on October 31. These hold immense implications for the property market and investor confidence in China’s key sectors.
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