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GFI Faces Debt Crisis, Seeks Bondholders' Approval for Debt Restructuring in Tel Aviv

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First reported by Globes · 1 hour ago

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GFI, a BVI-based real estate firm owned by Alan Gross, warns it may default on 280 million shekels of bonds issued in Tel Aviv due December 2026. The company seeks bondholders' approval for a debt restructuring plan to pay half the principal now and defer the rest for three years, amid refinancing failures and declining hotel performance in New York.

01GFI owes 280 million shekels on Tel Aviv bonds due December 2026 and warns of potential default.
02The company failed to refinance a 138 million USD senior loan on its Manhattan hotel, worsening liquidity.
03GFI proposes paying 50% of bond principal now and deferring 85 million shekels for three years at 9% interest.
04Bondholders would receive a junior lien on another New York hotel, subordinate to the senior lender's claim.
05GFI's hotel performance declined after canceling a management contract, with NOI dropping significantly.
06S&P Maalot downgraded GFI's outlook to negative due to operational and financial challenges.

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