Sunac Explained

Sunac China Holdings Limited
Native Name:融创中国控股有限公司
Type:public
Foundation:2003
Traded As:HKEX:
Founder:Sun Hongbin
Key People:Sun Hongbin (Chairman)
Area Served:China
Industry:Real estate
Num Employees:24,105
Module:
Child:yes
Order:st
S:融创中国控股有限公司
T:融創中國控股有限公司
P:Róngchuàng Zhōngguó Kònggǔ Yǒuxiàngōngsī

Sunac China Holdings Limited, or Sunac, is a major property developer headquartered in Tianjin, China. The company focuses on large-scale, medium to high-end property developments. It does not only focus on its home market of Tianjin, but also has operations in Beijing, Chongqing, Wuxi and other cities.[1]

In July 2017, Sunac reached a $9.3 billion deal to buy Dalian Wanda's tourism projects and hotels, forming the second-biggest real estate deal ever in China at the time.[2]

History

Sunac was founded in 2003 in Tianjin by Sun Hongbin, previously the founder, chairman, and CEO of Sunco Group. It was listed on the Hong Kong stock exchange on 7 October 2010[3] with the IPO price of HK$3.48 per share.[4]

In July 2017, Sunac acquired 13 tourism projects from Dalian Wanda for US$6.6 billion[5] The company also acquired a stake in Chinese streaming service le.com in 2017.

In March 2020, the company reported profits of $3.7 billion in 2019, an increase of 57% from the previous year.[6]

In April 2022, Sunac was among stocks that were suspended from trading after missing the deadline to report annual results, due to the 2020–2023 Chinese property sector crisis.[7]

In September 2023, Sunac filed for Chapter 15 bankruptcy.[8]

Corporate affairs

The company has an office in One Central (使馆壹) in Dongcheng District, Beijing, and one in Magnetic Plaza (奥城商业广场) in Nankai District, Tianjin.[9]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Sunac China Holdings Ltd (1918.HK).
  2. News: Sunac China's shares soar as $9.3 billion Wanda property deal seen as positive. Reuters. 2017-07-14.
  3. Web site: SUNAC CHINA HOLDINGS LTD. (1918). 17 April 2019. Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing.
  4. News: Sunac raises $337 million on HK IPO. Reuters. 30 September 2010. 17 April 2019. Hong Kong. Ken . Wills.
  5. China's Richest 2017: Property Developers Have A Banner Year . Jane. Ho. Forbes Asia . 2017-11-15 . 2018-10-02.
  6. Web site: 2020-03-27. Sunac China Defies Downturn, Reports 57% Leap in Profit for 2019. 2020-10-08. Mingtiandi. en-US.
  7. Web site: Winters . Patrick . Stocks Suspended; Home Sales Slump Deepens: Evergrande Update . April 1, 2022.
  8. Web site: Sunac China Holdings Files for Chapter 15 in New York Court. September 19, 2023. September 19, 2023. Bloomberg. en.
  9. Web site: Contact. Sunac. 2022-11-02. Beijing Add Address:Building 4, One Central, No.8,Dongzhimen North Street,Dongcheng District,Beijing[...]Zip code:100007[...]Tianjin Add Address:10/F, Building C7, Magnetic Plaza, Binshuixi Road, Nankai District, Tianjin[...]Zip code:300381. - Addresses in Chinese: "北京办公区 地址:北京市东城区东直门北大街8号使馆壹号院4号楼 [...] 邮编:100007 [...] 天津办公区 地址:天津市南开区宾水西道奥城商业广场C7-10层"