Swedish real estate group SBB said on Sunday it would buy back debt at a discount of 60% compared with the debt's original value, in an attempt to calm investors' nerves as it scrambles to tackle a multi-billion debt pile.
The property group said it would pay 162.7 million euros ($176 million) to buy back 407.7 million euros' worth of debt.
The buyback will trim the struggling property company's debts, which amounted to some 62 billion Swedish crowns ($5.9 billion) at the end of last year.
High debt levels, interest rate hikes and a wilting economy have hit many European property companies, with the sector in Sweden among the worst affected.
"It was an extremely large discount... SBB appears to be making a profit of around SEK 2.8 billion on the buyback. This compares with a market capitalisation of SEK 6.3 billion for SBB," said Carlsquare analyst Bertil Nilsson.
"SBB's share price should rise as a result, but I won't believe it until I see it."
SBB last week offered to buy back more of its debt, seeking to reassure investors about its finances amid a property market downturn.
SBB said on Sunday it would buy back hybrid bonds and senior securities maturing between 2025 and 2029.
"Debt needs to be repurchased, which can occur at a faster pace when bonds are repurchased below par value. The voluntary tender generates equity and provides better conditions for successfully developing the business.