Godiva Japan said to seek extension on $464 million leveraged buyout loan (opens original article in a new tab)

Godiva Japan is negotiating with banks to extend the repayment deadline for its $464 million leveraged buyout loan as it faces financial difficulties in the Japanese market. The lending group is considering a nine-month maturity extension and additional financing. The company's challenges include declining traditional chocolate gift-giving and increased competition, leading to a significant net loss and low equity ratio.

• Godiva Japan seeks to extend repayment deadline for $464 million leveraged buyout loan
• Lending group considers nine-month maturity extension and additional ¥5 billion financing
• Chocolate-maker faces challenges in Japan's sweets market with declining traditional gift-giving and increased competition
• Godiva Japan posted ¥30 billion net loss in 2025 and equity ratio fell to 7%