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Bloomberg
20-05-2025
- Business
- Bloomberg
Hong Kong Tycoons, Hony Capital Seek Loan to Build Golf Course
A consortium comprising private equity firm Hony Capital Ltd. and Hong Kong property tycoons is seeking to raise a loan of about HK$2.3 billion ($294 million) to back the ongoing construction of a golf course in the city, according to people familiar with the matter. Proceeds of the five-year loan will be used to transform a restored landfill into an 18-hole, par-71 championship course in Tai Po district, located in Hong Kong's New Territories, the people said, asking not to be identified discussing private matters. The funds will also be for refinancing purposes, they added. Hony Capital is teaming up with Hong Kong's Lai Sun Development Co. and the billionaire family controlling Far East Consortium International Ltd. on the project, the people said.
Reuters
10-02-2025
- Business
- Reuters
Australia's Star Entertainment rises on bids for its Brisbane joint venture
Feb 10 (Reuters) - Shares of Australia's Star Entertainment Group ( opens new tab rose on Monday after the embattled casino operator said it received separate offers from its Hong Kong-based investors to acquire a 50% interest in its Destination Brisbane Joint Venture. The Brisbane-headquartered firm's stock was up 9.1% at A$0.12, as of 2317 GMT, and was the top gainer on the broader benchmark S&P/ASX 200 index (.AXJO), opens new tab, which was down 0.6%. The stock, which is currently the top gainer on the benchmark index, has shed 42.1% so far this year. Destination Brisbane Consortium is a joint venture between Star Entertainment and its Hong Kong partners, Chow Tai Fook Enterprises and Far East Consortium. It operates Queen's Wharf Brisbane which includes, opens new tab luxury hotels and restaurants, among other amenities. Star owns 50% interest, opens new tab in the joint venture while Chow Tai Fook Enterprises and Far East Consortium own 25% each. The casino operator said none of the proposals have provided "sufficient value" for the company and that it continues to engage with the both the parties to negotiate the proposals. The announcement came as response to recent media report relating to the proposed offers. Last month, Star said it would divest its Star Sydney Event Centre assets to theater owner and operator Foundation Theatres for A$60 million ($37.5 million) as it undergoes a cash and liquidity crunch. Since 2021, Star has been embroiled in a slew of government probes over possible breaches of anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism laws at its Sydney and Queensland casinos. ($1 = 1.5997 Australian dollars)
