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Longfor Shares Jump After Developer Reassures on Debt Repayments
Shares of Longfor Group Holdings Ltd. (0960.HK) surged on Friday after the property developer moved to reassure investors it has sufficient capital to meet its upcoming debt payments, providing a rare piece of positive news for China's beleaguered real estate sector.
The company's Hong Kong-listed stock closed up 8.4% at HK$6.325, significantly outperforming the broader market.
Easing Liquidity Concerns
The rally was triggered by reports that Longfor has already prepared 1.3 billion yuan ($183 million) to repay a bank loan that is due later this month. The move signals financial stability at a time when the creditworthiness of many Chinese developers is under intense scrutiny.
According to the reports, Longfor also informed investors that it had secured approximately 3.2 billion yuan in new operating-property loans during the first half of the year. These loans were reportedly obtained at a favorable interest rate of around 3%.
AdSector Under Pressure
Longfor's reassurances come as a relief to a market that remains on edge about the health of China's property sector. Investors have been concerned that ongoing regulatory pressures could continue to weaken developers' cash flows and trigger further defaults.
The positive sentiment around Longfor was amplified by a broader market rally. Hong Kong's benchmark Hang Seng Index provided a tailwind for the stock, advancing 2.1% on the day.
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