Dubai Property Fund Pulls Debt Offer as Bondholders Revolt

  • Emirates REIT was trying to restructure $400 million sukuk
  • Dissenting group questioned fund’s governance and transparency
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Dubai-based Emirates REIT withdrew the restructuring proposal for its $400 million Islamic bond after a group of investors successfully opposed the deal.

Emirates REIT said Monday that 57% of sukuk-holders who voted were in favor of its exchange offer. It said 79% of its bondholders cast votes, without providing further details. The outcome fell short of the 75% the fund required to push through the proposal.