SHANGHAI - Chinese car distributor Pangda plans to raise up to 3.8 billion yuan ($594 million) by issuing bonds, it said on Sept 16.

The proceeds will be used to repay bank loans and to replenish its cash flow, it said in an exchange statement.

The plan is subject to regulatory approval, it said.

In May, Pangda entered into an agreement worth 110 million euros ($152 million) with the owner of troubled Swedish carmaker Saab.