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New World Development, one of Hong Kong’s leading property developers, is set to report an interim net loss of up to $875 million, impacted by a prolonged real estate slump and soaring interest costs. The company, struggling with liquidity stress for three years, will release its financial results on Friday.
Investors are closely watching whether New World’s deepening debt troubles could trigger a broader property crisis, similar to China’s 2021 market turmoil. Many also seek updates from newly appointed CEO Echo Huang on the firm’s deleveraging strategy, debt repayments, and asset sales.
Concerns over corporate governance have risen following two CEO changes within two months. Adrian Cheng, the founding family’s third-generation heir, stepped down in September, adding uncertainty to the company’s leadership stability.
The projected loss for the six months ending December stems from impairment and fair-value declines, contrasting with a HK$502 million ($64.57 million) profit a year ago. This follows a record HK$11.8 billion loss for the 2023/2024 fiscal year.
New World, once a major player in Hong Kong’s thriving property sector, has seen its market value plummet from $14 billion in 2019 to just $1.5 billion. The company, burdened by one of the highest net gearing ratios in the industry at 85%, faces mounting debt pressures. With HK$151.6 billion in outstanding loans and bonds, HK$41.6 billion is due by June, while available cash stands at only HK$28 billion.
The developer also faces critical payment deadlines, including a $40.6 million coupon payment on March 7 and a potential rate reset to 10.5% on its $345 million notes if not redeemed by June 16.
