Dec 12 (Reuters) – China Vanke is seeking to extend repayment for a second onshore bond by one year, two sources familiar with the matter said on Friday, as the cash-strapped developer struggles amid a prolonged property slump.
The proposed extension is for a 3.7 billion yuan ($525 million) note due December 28, the sources said, adding that the interest rate would be unchanged at 3% during the extension.
Bondholders may submit additional proposals before a vote, said the sources, who declined to be identified as the matter was not publicly disclosed.
A meeting is scheduled for December 22.
Vanke, once China’s largest homebuilder by sales and a bellwether for the sector, did not immediately respond to request for comment. Bloomberg earlier reported details of the plan.
The developer faces a crucial test this week as creditors vote on its first proposal to delay repayment of a 2 billion yuan onshore bond that is due next week.
It has also requested a one-year extension for that bond.
A bondholder meeting began Wednesday and voting is expected to conclude by midnight Friday.
($1 = 7.0552 yuan)
(Reporting by Reuters staff; Editing by Edwina Gibbs)
