China Vanke Co. has approached holders of a 2 billion yuan bond due April 23 to
seek a payment delay, while signaling a broader restructuring that could include
maturity extensions of up to 10 years, a tender offer and asset-backed trust.
The firm faces over 11 billion yuan of bond maturities and put options by July
and needs approval from more than 90% of noteholders for any extension. Vanke is
also negotiating delayed interest payments with banks and plans to consult
creditors before finalizing proposals with major shareholder Shenzhen Metro
Group.