Times China Holdings Limited has extended both the Electronic Consent Deadline and the Voting Deadline for its ongoing consent solicitation involving two series of zero-coupon secured guaranteed mandatory convertible bonds (MCBs) due 2027.
• Scope of Extension – The original 15 May 2026 cut-off has been pushed back by one month to 4:00 p.m. London time on 15 June 2026. – The company cites the need to provide bondholders with additional time to submit Consent Instructions.
• Bonds Affected 1. MCB I (ISIN: XS3229098028, Reg S; XS3229097053, Rule 144A; XS3229097723, IAI) – outstanding principal: US$790.90 million. 2. MCB II (ISIN: XS3229098531, Reg S; XS3229098291, Rule 144A; XS3229098374, IAI) – outstanding principal: US$240.73 million.
Total outstanding principal across both series stands at approximately US$1.03 billion.
• Updated Timetable – Electronic Consent & Voting Deadline: 15 June 2026, 4:00 p.m. London time. – Bondholder Meetings: 17 June 2026, 4:00 p.m. Hong Kong time for MCB I; MCB II meeting expected at 4:30 p.m. Hong Kong time the same day. – Results Announcement and Amendment Effective Date: to be released as soon as practicable after the deadlines/meetings.
• Consent Mechanics – If the requisite majority approves the extraordinary resolutions via electronic consent by the new deadline, the resolutions will take effect without holding the physical meetings, and the supplemental trust deeds will be executed shortly thereafter. – Consent Instructions are irrevocable once submitted and must cover at least the US$1 minimum denomination (in integral multiples of US$1).
• Advisory and Process Support – Kroll Issuer Services Limited continues as Information and Tabulation Agent, with documentation and updates available at https://deals.is.kroll.com/timeschina-consent.
• Risk Reminder – The company cautions that there is no assurance the necessary consents will be obtained and urges bondholders and investors to exercise prudence when dealing in the group’s securities.
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