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Greece 13 February 2015 – Expansión
The listed real estate company Reyal Urbis will submit its payment proposal today to allow it to overcome the bankruptcy process in which it has been immersed for two years now.
The real estate company controlled by Rafael Santamaría will offer its creditors, which include entities such as Santander, Banco Popular and RBS, as well as Sareb and ICO, a haircut of 80% of the debt and the payment of the remainder through the transfer of assets.
The real estate company filed for bankruptcy in February 2013, after a string of up to four refinancing processes. According to the bankruptcy report, the company has a debt of €3,978 million, an equity deficit of €2,878 million and assets amounting to just €1,474 million. After selling off various iconic assets, such as the ABC Serrano and Castellana 200 shopping centres, both in Madrid, and the Diagonal Port Hotel in Barcelona, Reyal and its creditors have been working together to distribute the rest of its assets, in the form of lots, which will be awarded through a draw.
The tax authorities
The proposal for an 80% haircut will not apply to all of the creditors, since the real estate company will propose a different offer to the Tax Authorities.
Reyal Urbis will offer to pay the Public Administration the full amount it owes in cash (€400 million) over the long term, say sources close to the process.
Creditors have until 13 March to accept or reject Reyal Urbis’ proposal. If it does not obtain the agreement of the entities, the real estate company will end up with a small lot of assets and a manageable debt.
Original story: Expansión (by Rocío Ruiz)
Translation: Carmel Drake