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Blackstone drops $4 billion New World deal

Published Wednesday, May 13, 2026 · Updated May 13

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Blackstone has withdrawn its proposed $4 billion deal with Hong Kong's New World Development. The deal reportedly fell through because the indebted property developer refused to cede control. New World Development, controlled by the Cheng family through Chow Tai Fook Enterprises, is currently working to refinance its debt and improve liquidity amidst a difficult property market.

What We Know — Key Points

  • Blackstone withdrew from a proposed $4 billion deal with Hong Kong's New World Development.
  • The deal was reportedly dropped because New World Development, an indebted property developer, refused to cede control.
  • New World Development is actively seeking to refinance debt and bolster liquidity in a challenging property market.
  • The Cheng family controls 45.24 per cent of New World through its private conglomerate, Chow Tai Fook Enterprises.

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    Blackstone has withdrawn from a proposed $4 billion deal with Hong Kong's New World Development, reportedly because the indebted property developer refused to cede control. New World Development is actively seeking to refinance debt and bolster liquidity amidst a challenging property market.

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