Hong Kong cruise ship owner suspends payments to creditors


Genting Lim Kok Thay sm

HONG KONG: A cruise ship operator controlled by tycoon Tan Sri Lim Kok Thay (pic) suspended all payments to creditors, triggering a 36% drop in the company’s shares and denting investor confidence in Lim’s wider business empire.

Genting Hong Kong Ltd said it would use its available funds to maintain critical services for the company’s operations and asked creditors to form a steering committee to evaluate a planned restructuring proposal, according to a statement to the Hong Kong stock exchange (pic below) on Wednesday night.

Subscribe or renew your subscriptions to win prizes worth up to RM68,000!

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month

Billed as RM148.00/year

1 month

Free Trial

For new subscribers only


Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
   

Next In Business News

Step back and watch
Bull waits for liquidity to return
Magnum can strike it big again
All sails set for MISC-Bumi Armada merger
Dicey days for chip makers
After a homeowner passes
A stinky nuisance: When septic tanks burst
Decarbonising cement: Are we ready?
Ringgit to trade in tight range of 4.46-4.48 versus US dollar next week
Shedding light on power sector prospects

Others Also Read