JoongAng Ilbo Applies for Debt Workout Program Amid Parent Group's Liquidity Crisis
En resumen
- JoongAng Ilbo Co. has formally applied for a creditor-led debt workout program due to liquidity issues within its parent group, JoongAng Group.
- The company failed to repay 22 billion won in commercial paper and is consulting with creditors for restructuring measures.
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Por qué importa
JoongAng Ilbo Co. has applied for a debt workout program due to liquidity problems within its parent group, JoongAng Group. This follows the failure to repay commercial paper and the filing for rehabilitation by five group affiliates.
SEOUL, June 19 (Yonhap) -- Major newspaper JoongAng Ilbo Co. said Friday it had formally applied for a creditor-led debt workout program amid liquidity problems across its parent group.
The company said it had officially filed for a debt restructuring program with its main creditor bank, Hana Bank, after failing to honor a request for the early repayment of 22 billion won (US$14.38 million) worth of commercial paper.
"We will continue consultations with creditor banks, and faithfully prepare effective debt restructuring and business normalization measures," the company said.
Amid worsening liquidity problems at JoongAng Group, the parent group of JoongAng Ilbo, five group affiliates, including broadcaster JTBC and holding company JoongAng Holdings, filed for court-led rehabilitation proceedings over the weekend.
JoongAng Ilbo reiterated its opposition to the early repayment request by Hanyang Securities Co., saying debt restructuring should be carried out "in a fair and consistent manner for all creditors" as the workout process gets under way.
Preguntas abiertas
- Will the debt workout program be successful?
- What is the extent of JoongAng Group's total debt?
- What is the impact on JTBC and other affiliates?
