China Evergrande NEV shares jump on $3.2 billion plan to lower debt

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The plan unveiled late on Monday includes a deal to raise nearly $500 million from Dubai-based mobility firm NWTN, which will own about a 27.5% stake in NEV in return.

The overall package also includes a debt-for-equity swap of HK$20.89 billion ($2.67 billion) involving China Evergrande, its founder Hui Ka Yan, and his unit Xin Xin (BVI) Ltd, among others converting loans to shares, NEV said.

After the deal is completed, China Evergrande’s stake in the unit will be diluted to 46.86%.

Shares in NEV jumped as much as 47% before paring down its gain to 16%.

($1 = 7.8216 Hong Kong dollars)