On the 17th, Homeplus stated regarding individual investors in asset-backed commercial paper (ABSTB) that, "We will make every effort in collaboration with related securities firms to ensure that these bonds are fully repaid according to the rehabilitation procedure."
In a statement on the same day, Homeplus noted, "Investors in the asset-backed securities (including ABSTB) issued by securities firms related to the purchase liability securitization are not direct creditors of the company, but the final responsibility for repayment lies with the company."
Homeplus said, "As the rehabilitation procedure has commenced, the repayment of bonds, including the purchase liability securitization, has been temporarily postponed. We apologize once again for the inability to collect bonds according to the established schedule," and added, "Based on our sincere regret, we will not evade responsibility and will earnestly discuss possible repayment options with the creditors."
Regarding Chairman Kim Byung-joo of MBK Partners' intention to provide grants, it was stated, "Chairman Kim has decided to provide financial support to promptly pay the claims of small business owners to fulfill his social responsibilities as a major shareholder of Homeplus, and we expect that the payments to the small business owners will also be completed early, including those currently in the final stages of payment."
He also mentioned, "Furthermore, we will expedite the repayment schedule for corporate partner claims to minimize the anxiety and inconvenience of store operators as much as possible."