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T R O U B L E D C O M P A N Y R E P O R T E R
A S I A P A C I F I C
Wednesday, November 5, 2008, Vol. 11, No. 220
Headlines
A U S T R A L I A
BABCOCK & BROWN: Unit Sells 50% Interest in Powerco NZ to QIC
CIVIL CORP ET AL: Final Meeting Is Today
DENBUR CONSTRUCTIONS: First Dividend Declared
GCH REALISATIONS: To Declare Dividends
PURPLEJAY ET AL: Members & Creditors' Meeting Held
RAYOAK PTY LTD: Members & Creditors' Meeting Set for November 10
SILKMYTH PTY ET AL: Liquidators Appointed
STYLINE KITCHENS ET AL: To Declare Dividend Today
TERMINAL PROPERTIES: Creditors Must File Claims by November 18
C H I N A
CHINA MINSHENG: To Issue Up to CNY5 Bil. Hybrid Bonds
CITIC PACIFIC: Loan Deal with Parent May Involve an Equity Issue
CHINA RAILWAY: Nigerian Gov't. Halts US$8.3 Billion Project
H O N G K O N G
AETOS CAPITAL: Commences Liquidation Proceedings
AICHI ELECTRONICS: Yan and Haughey Cease to Act as Liquidators
CERTINO LIMITED: Placed Under Voluntary Liquidation
CRANEJOY LIMITED: Creditors' Proofs of Debt Due on December 1
FORTRESS HILL: Chiu and and Yin Step Down as Liquidators
FRANKLIN MINT: Chiu and Diana Step Down as Liquidators
GOLDBOND HUALU: Members' Final Meeting Set for November 25
GOOD FINANCE: Members' Final Meeting Set for December 5
HILL WEALTH: Seng and Lo Step Down as Liquidators
KAM HOUSE: Ho and Man Quit as Liquidators
KRISPY KREME: Creditors' Meeting Slated for November 12
MEGA CHAINS: Creditors to Hold Meeting
PB FINANCE: Ho and Man Quit as Liquidators
PERMTEK LIMITED: Seng and Lo Step Down as Liquidators
SKY FOX: Commences Liquidation Proceedings
WELLDLED COMPANY: Ng Kay Lam Steps Down as Liquidator
WELLDONE CONSULTANTS: Creditors' Proofs of Debt Due on December 1
WORLD GRADE: Creditors to Hold Meeting
I N D I A
BHARTI AIRTEL: Net Income Up 27% in Qtr. Ended Sept. 30, 2008
ICICI BANK: To Review Interest Rates in Next Few Days
LOTUS ASSET: May Sell Business to Religare Aegon
I N D O N E S I A
MEDCO ENERGI: Moody's Puts B1 CFR on Review for Possible Downgrade
J A P A N
DYNACITY CORP: Funding Problems Prompts Bankruptcy Filing
EXPOLAND: Files for Bankruptcy Protection
KOWA ESTATE: Files for Bankruptcy Due to Funding Problems
MITSUBISHI MOTORS: Posts JPY1.21 Bil. Net Sales in 1H 2008
K O R E A
HYNIX SEMICONDUCTOR: Moody's Cuts Ratings to Ba3; Outlook Negative
HYNIX SEMICONDUCTOR: Posts KRW1.67 Tril. Net Loss for 3Q 2008
HYUNDAI MOTOR: U.S. Sale Fell 31% in October 2008
N E W Z E A L A N D
937628 LTD ET AL: Commences Liquidation Proceedings
ALLFIELDS BRICK: Faces Carters' Wind-Up Petition
BAYS LOGGING: High Court Appoints Joint Liquidators
D & M BUILDERS: Members Appoint M.G. Allott as Liquidator
FINKOHE LTD: Creditors Must File Claims by November 7
HEMI CONTRACTORS: Creditors Must File Claims by January 17
LONERLEY LIMITED: High Court Appoints Joint Liquidators
MARIE HARPER: Faces CIR's Wind-Up Petition
MR FINANCE: Claims Filing Deadline Ends on November 14
MULTIMARKETING DEVELOPMENTS: Commences Liquidation Proceedings
PHOENIX FORESTRY: Faces CIR's Wind-Up Petition
SOUTHLAND STONE: Court to Hear Wind-Up Petition on November 7
TREELINE LOGGING: Creditors Must File Claims by November 15
UMBRIA CAFE: Faces Olympic Commercial's Wind-Up Petition
S I N G A P O R E
BEXCOM PTE: Court Enters Wind-Up Order
HAMCO MARINE: Court to Hear Wind-Up Petition on November 14
HESLEY COCOA: Court to Hear Wind-Up Petition on November 14
NFS PTE: Court Enters Wind-Up Order
SIN BOONLY: To Pay First and Final Dividend
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BABCOCK & BROWN: Unit Sells 50% Interest in Powerco NZ to QIC
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Babcock & Brown Infrastructure (BBI), one of Babcock & Brown
Limited's listed fund, disclosed that following a competitive
sales process, a Sale and Purchase Agreement for 50% of Powerco's
New Zealand operations has been signed with Funds managed by
Queensland Investment Corporation (QIC).
The transaction demonstrates the following key elements:
-- The sale ascribes to an Enterprise Value (EV) of
NZ$2.05 billion for Powerco's New Zealand business -
Powerco's total business has an EV of NZ$2.25 billion
including Powerco Tasmania. The sale is for 50% of
Powerco's New Zealand operations only. BBI will
retain 100% of Powerco's Tasmanian gas distribution
business, which has a book EV of NZ$200 million1.
This transaction represents a 25% premium over the
original 2004 acquisition price of NZ$1.8 billion.
-- NZ$400 million in capital raised - Net proceeds from
the sale of Powerco's New Zealand operations are
expected to total approximately NZ$400 million, with
financial close expected in Q1 Calendar Year 2009.
The capital raised will be applied to reduce corporate
debt as well as fund organic growth opportunities
across BBI's international portfolio of infrastructure
assets.
-- Asset valuation supported - The sale demonstrates
the underlying value of BBI's portfolio and the
valuation gap between asset valuations and the
current BBI security price. The sale price implies
an FY08 EV/EBITDA of 9.3x for Powerco's New Zealand
business.
-- Shared asset control - Post financial close, BBI
and the Funds managed by QIC will share control of
the asset. The transaction demonstrates BBI's
intention to align with strategic partners in the
ownership and management of assets.
-- Other Core Asset Sales - The co-investment and
partnering process of BBI Euroports and WestNet
Rail, set out at the full-year results, remains
underway. BBI will provide an update on the
progress of these by the end of December 2008.
BBI Chief Executive Officer, Jeff Kendrew said "The Powerco New
Zealand sale validates our view of the value of the underlying
assets in BBI. We look forward to working closely with QIC as a
partner in Powerco, particularly given its long term focus on the
infrastructure market."
QIC's Head of Global Infrastructure, Ross Israel, said "Powerco is
a strategic core regulated utility. As a mature business, we
expect it to provide stable long term returns. We look forward to
working with BBI to continue to provide strong service levels for
Powerco customers and further grow the business" Mr. Israel said.
The sale is conditional upon gaining requisite consents, including
New Zealand Overseas Investment Office consent and Powerco lender
consent.
About Powerco
Powerco is New Zealand's second largest electricity and gas
distribution business with over 400,000 connected customers across
service areas of over 39,000 square kilometres in the North Island
of New Zealand. Powerco also has a gas network and retail
business in Tasmania, Australia, which has been excluded from the
sale process.
About QIC
QIC was established in 1991 and is a leading institutional
investment manager in Australia, with funds under management of
over AU$80 billion. It has significant expertise across all the
major asset classes, including infrastructure.
About Babcock & Brown Infrastructure
Based in Sydney, Australia, Babcock & Brown Infrastructure Group
(BBI) --
http://www.bbinfrastructure.com/--provides investors access to a
diversified portfolio of quality infrastructure assets. BBI's
investment focuses on acquiring, managing and operating quality
infrastructure assets in Australia and internationally. BBI's
portfolio is diversified across two asset class segments: Energy
Transmission and Distribution, and Transport Infrastructure. The
Company comprises of Babcock & Brown Infrastructure Trust (BBIT)
and Babcock & Brown Infrastructure Limited (BBIL). On July 12,
2007, Benelux Port Holdings S.A, which is a 75% subsidiary of
BBIL, acquired Manuport Group NV. On August 2, 2007, Babcock &
Brown Italian Port Holdings S.r.l, a wholly owned subsidiary of
BBIL, acquired an 80% interest in the TRI (Estate) S.p.A group of
companies. On October 11, 2007, BBI Finnish Ports Oy, a wholly
owned subsidiary of BBIL, acquired the companies Rauma Stevedoring
and Botnia Shipping.
CIVIL CORP ET AL: Final Meeting Is Today
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A final meeting of creditors and members of five companies will be
held at the offices of Cor Cordis Chartered Accountants, Level 10,
76-80 Clarence Street, Sydney on November 5, 2008, at:
Company Time
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CIVIL CORP (NSW) PTY LIMITED 10:00 a.m.
CLARK JOINT INVESTMENTS PTY LIMITED 10:15 a.m.
DONNA'S BEAUTY COTTAGE PTY LIMITED 10:30 a.m.
GF GRAPHICS PTY LIMITED 10:45 a.m.
YOOSHIN FIRE SYSTEMS PTY LIMITED 11:00 a.m.
The purpose of the meetings are to lay before the members and
creditors an account for the manner in which the winding up has
been conducted and the property of the Company disposed of and of
hearing any explanations that may be given by the Liquidator.
The liquidator is:
OZEM KASSEM
Liquidator
Telephone: (02) 8221 8433
Facsimile: (02) 8221 8422
DENBUR CONSTRUCTIONS: First Dividend Declared
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A first dividend was declared on October 21, 2008, for DENBUR
CONSTRUCTIONS PTY LTD.
The liquidator is:
DANNY VRKIC
Jirsch Sutherland
Chartered Accountants
PO Box 573
Wollongong NSW 2500
GCH REALISATIONS: To Declare Dividends
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GCH REALISATIONS PTY LIMITED formerly known as GULF CONVEYOR
HOLDINGS PTY LIMITED will declare a dividend to priority creditors
on November 28, 2008.
The liquidator is:
MARTIN J. GREEN
Ferrier Green Krejci Silvia
1 Castlereagh Street, Level 13
Sydney NSW 2000
PURPLEJAY ET AL: Members & Creditors' Meeting Held
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Meetings of the members and creditors of these companies were
held:
Company Meeting Date & Place
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PURPLEJAY PTY LIMITED October 30, 2008
Offices of Ferrier Green Krejci Silvia,
Level 13, 1 Castlereagh Street
Sydney NSW
Liquidator:
PETER P. KREJCI
SHARE-TECH SOFTWARE October 31, 2008
PTY LIMITED; JAAMA Offices of Cor Cordis
BUILDING CONSTRUCTIONS Chartered Accountants
PTY LIMITED; K-LINK 76-80 Clarence Street, Level 10
TELECOM PTY LIMITED; Sydney
M.K.M. INDUSTRIES
PTY LIMITED
Liquidator:
OZEM KASSEM
PAL EQUITY PTY LIMITED October 30, 2008
Offices of Ferrier Green Krejci Silvia
1 Castlereagh Street, Level 13
Sydney NSW
Liquidator:
PETER P. KREJCI
HEART CHECK AUSTRALIA October 30, 2008
PTY LIMITED Offices of Ferrier Green Krejci Silvia
1 Castlereagh Street, Level 13
Sydney NSW
Liquidator:
PETER P. KREJCI
ARMSTRONG CARROLL October 30, 2008
PTY LIMITED Offices of Ferrier Green Krejci Silvia
1 Castlereagh Street, Level 13
Sydney NSW
Liquidator:
PETER P. KREJCI
MARKETING EVENTS & October 30, 2008
MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS Offices of Ferrier Green Krejci Silvia
PTY LIMITED 1 Castlereagh Street, Level 13
Sydney NSW
Liquidator:
PETER P. KREJCI
UNITED FIRESERVICES October 30, 2008
PTY LIMITED Offices of Lawler Partners
763 Hunter Street
Newcastle West NSW 2302
Liquidator:
R. G. TOLCHER
GRADON CORPORATION October 24, 2008
PTY LIMITED 21 Bolton Street, 4th Floor
Newcastle
Liquidator:
G. J. DONNELLY
WP PERKS PTY LIMITED October 21, 2008
Office of Peter Woods and Associates
86 Currajong Street
Parkes 2870
Joint Liquidators:
PETER WOODS
SAMANTHA BENNETT
The purpose of the meetings was to consider:
(i) the Liquidator's account of his acts and dealings and the
conduct of the winding up and the property of the Company
disposed of; and
(ii) any other matter properly brought before the meeting.
RAYOAK PTY LTD: Members & Creditors' Meeting Set for November 10
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A joint meeting of the members and creditors of RAYOAK PTY LTD
will be held at the offices of Lawler Partners, Level 9, 1
O'Connell Street Sydney NSW on November 10, 2008, at 9:30 a.m.,
for the purpose of having an account laid before them showing the
manner in which the winding up has been conducted and the property
of the company disposed of and of hearing any explanations that
may be given by the Liquidator.
The liquidator is:
C. WYKES
Liquidator
Lawler Partners
Chartered Accountants
1 O'Connell Street, Level 9
Sydney NSW 2000
SILKMYTH PTY ET AL: Liquidators Appointed
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At a general meeting of members of these companies, it was
resolved that the company be wound up voluntarily and for that
purpose, these liquidators be appointed:
Company Liquidator Date
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SILKMYTH PTY LIMITED David Morgan 08/28/08
Clout & Associates
144-148 West High Street, Level 1
Coffs Harbour NSW 2450
Telephone: (02) 6652 3288
Facsimile: (02) 6651 9393
LIFE & BALANCE PTY Andrew Barnden and 09/17/08
LIMITED Ozem Kassem
VARSITY APARTMENTS SULE ARNAUTOVIC 09/15/08
PTY LIMITED and Jirsch Sutherland
VARSITY MANAGEMENT GPO Box 4256
PTY LIMITED as trustee Sydney NSW 2001
for VARSITY Telephone (02) 9236 8333
MANAGEMENT UNIT TRUST Facsimile (02) 9236 8334
E-mail: admin@jirschsutherland.com.au
* Claims Filing Deadline: November 11, 2008
DUAL DEVELOPMENTS DAVID LEVI 09/17/08
PTY LIMITED c/o Levi Consulting
151 Macquarie Street, Level 4
Sydney NSW 2000
M.B.F. BUILDING OZEM KASSEM 09/18/08
SERVICES PTY LIMITED BRUNO ANTHONY SECATORE
Cor Cordis
Chartered Accountants
76-80 Clarence St., Level 10
Sydney NSW 2000
Telephone: (02) 8221 8433
Facsimile: (02) 8221 8422
HOUSE NUMBERS NO.2 R. M. SUTHERLAND 09/22/08
PTY LIMITED Jirsch Sutherland
GPO Box 4256
Sydney NSW 2001
Telephone: (02) 9236 8333
Facsimile: (02) 9236 8334
Email: admin@jirschsutherland.com.au
MULGUTHRIE PASTORAL Paul Hermon Slade 09/24/08
COMPANY PTY LIMITED 304 Coonawarra Road
Terry Hills NSW 2084
John Russell Slade
2 Coolabah Drive
Orange NSW 2800
DESSIM PTY LIMITED PHILLIP JOHN JONES 09/15/08
379-383 Pitt Street
Suite 503, Level 5
Sydney NSW 2000
THE MEANJIN COMPANY CLYDE PETER WHITE 09/04/08
LIMITED PHILIP NEWMAN
HLB Mann Judd
Chartered Accountants
160 Queen Street, Level 1
Melbourne, VIC 3000
STYLINE KITCHENS ET AL: To Declare Dividend Today
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A final dividend is to be declared today, November 5, 2008, for:
-- STYLINE KITCHENS PTY LIMITED
-- WALKER GOLF PTY LIMITED
-- HOPE ISLAND RESORT HOLDINGS PTY LIMITED
Creditors had until October 22, 2008, to file their proofs of
claim.
The liquidator for Styline Kitchens Pty Limited is:
MARK ROUFEIL
31 Market Street, Level 9
Sydney NSW 2000
The liquidators for Walker Golf Pty Limited and Hope Island Resort
Holdings Pty Limited are:
JOHN RAYMOND GIBBONS
KEIRAN HUTCHISON
Ernst & Young
680 George Street, Level 37
Sydney NSW 2000
Telephone: (02) 8295 6590
TERMINAL PROPERTIES: Creditors Must File Claims by November 18
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At a general meeting of members of TERMINAL PROPERTIES OF
AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITED held on September 19, 2008, it was resolved
that the company be wound up voluntarily and that for that purpose
RODERICK MACKAY SUTHERLAND was appointed as Liquidator of the
company.
The deadline for creditors to file their proofs of claim is
November 18, 2008.
The liquidator can be reached at:
Jirsch Sutherland
GPO Box 4256
Sydney NSW 2001
Telephone: (02) 9236 8333
Facsimile: (02) 9236 8334
Email: admin@jirschsutherland.com.au
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CHINA MINSHENG: To Issue Up to CNY5 Bil. Hybrid Bonds
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China Minsheng Banking Corp. said on Tuesday, October 28, 2008, it
would issue up to CNY5 billion (US$730 million) in 15-year fixed-
and floating-rate hybrid bonds to supplement its capital, Reuters
reports.
As reported in Troubled Company Reporter-Asia Pacific on September
23, 2008, citing Luo Jun of Bloomberg News, China Minsheng
received regulatory approval to raise as much as CNY15 billion
(US$2.2 billion) selling bonds after expansion in the U.S. pushed
its capital close to the regulatory minimum.
The China Banking Regulatory Commission, Bloomberg News related,
approved the sale of the 10-year bonds with call warrants to buy
shares.
About Minsheng Banking
China Minsheng Banking Corporation Ltd.'s mainly provides
commercial banking services that include absorbing public
deposits, providing short term, medium term, and long term loans,
making domestic and international settlement, discounting bills
and issuing financial bonds.
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The Troubled Company Reporter-Asia Pacific reported that on
July 13, 2007, Fitch Ratings upgraded China Minsheng Banking
Corp.'s individual rating to "D" from "D/E" while it affirmed
its support rating at "4".
CITIC PACIFIC: Loan Deal with Parent May Involve an Equity Issue
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In a regulatory filing with The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong, Citic
Pacific Limited said it is in the process of negotiating with
CITIC Group in relation to the arrangements for the standby loan
facility of US$1.5 billion which arrangements may involve an
equity issue.
The company said an announcement setting out details of the
standby loan facility (and the possible equity issue, if agreed)
will be published as and when appropriate.
The company added that trading in its shares will remain suspended
pending publication of such announcement.
As reported in the Troubled Company Reporter-Asia Pacific on
Oct. 22, 2008, various reports said Citic Pacific may post a
nearly US$2 billion losses from unauthorized currency trade by two
of its executives.
The Wall Street Journal reported that company's group Finance
Director Leslie Chang and Chi Yin Chau, group financial
controller, were fired from their post for neglecting to provide
proper oversight. It was "regrettable that policies and
procedures on risk management were not followed," the same report
cited Citic Pacific Chairman Larry Yung, as saying.
Citic Pacific's bet that the Australian dollar would rise incurred
losses as the currency tumbled about 30% against its U.S.
counterpart from a 25-year high reached in July, Bloomberg News
reported. According to the WSJ, the hit to the company's bottom
line could reach HK$14.7 billion (US$1.89 billion), which is
roughly a third more than the company earned in 2007.
Moreover, Agence France-Presse said that the company also said it
had incurred loses of HK$808 million Hong Kong dollars (US104
million) in terminating leveraged foreign exchange contracts.
The size of the loss won't be known until December 31, when Citic
Pacific plans to mark to market its positions in currency-
derivative contracts, the WSJ said.
Citic Pacific's state-owned parent, Citic Group, has agreed to
step in with a standing loan of US$1.5 billion. Citic Group holds
29% of Citic Pacific.
About CITIC Pacific
Headquartered in Hong Kong, CITIC Pacific Ltd --
http://www.citicpacific.com/-- is engaged in a range of
businesses in China and Hong Kong, including steel
manufacturing, property development and investment, power
generation, aviation, infrastructure, communications and
distribution. It is 29% indirectly owned by China International
Trust & Investment Corporation.
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As reported by Troubled Company Reporter - Asia pacific Oct. 23,
2008, Standard & Poor's Ratings Services lowered its corporate
credit rating on CITIC Pacific Ltd. to 'BB' from 'BB+', and placed
it on CreditWatch with negative implications. This follows CITIC
Pacific's announcement that it has incurred HK$15.5 billion losses
from various leveraged foreign exchange contracts. At the same
time, S&P lowered its issue rating to 'BB' from 'BB+' on the
senior unsecured notes issued by CITIC Pacific Finance (2001) Ltd.
and guaranteed by CITIC Pacific.
In addition, the TCR-AP reported that Moody's Investors Service on
Oct. 23, 2008, downgraded the Ba1 corporate family rating of CITIC
Pacific Ltd and the Ba1 rating of CITIC Pacific Finance (2001)
Ltd's US$450 million bonds to Ba2. The ratings continue
to be on review for possible downgrade.
CHINA RAILWAY: Nigerian Gov't. Halts US$8.3 Billion Project
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The Nigerian government suspended work on a US$8.3 billion Lagos-
Kano railway project it entered into with China Railway
Construction Corp to redefine the contract scope, Xiao Yu of
Bloomberg News reports.
The project accounts for nearly 14 percent of China Railway's
orders value, according to the report.
News of the project suspension sent the company's shares down by
18 percent to HK$8.07 at 12:29 p.m. local time yesterday, November
4.
Li Pan, analyst at BOC International said in a research note cited
by Bloomberg News that there is "a high probability that the
project will shrink in size"
adding that the company's earnings may drop by 5 percent next year
and 8 percent in 2010 should the project not restart in 2009.
Bloomberg News says the suspension adds to China Railway's woes
after last month reporting a CNY320 million (US$47 million) loss
from wrong-way foreign currency bets.
Headquartered in Beijing, China, China Railway Construction
Corporation Limited
-- http://www.crcc.cn/-- is an integrated construction company.
It operates in four segments. The construction operations segment
engages in the construction of infrastructures, such as railways,
highways, bridges, tunnels, metropolitan railways, airports and
ports, water conservancy and hydropower facilities, real estate
and municipal projects. The survey, design and consultancy
operations segment engages in the provision of survey, design and
consultancy services, as well as technology and equipment research
and development services, for the construction of railways,
highways, metropolitan railways, bridges, tunnels, municipal and
power projects, airports and ports. The manufacturing operations
segment engages in the design, research and development,
production and sale of maintenance machinery, as well as the
manufacturing of components for railway construction. The other
business operations segment comprises real estate development and
logistics businesses.
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AETOS CAPITAL: Commences Liquidation Proceedings
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On October 17, 2008, the members of Aetos Capital Management
(Asia) Limited passed a resolution to winding up the company's
operations.
The company's liquidators are:
Cosimo Borrelli
G Jacqueline Fangonil Walsh
Borrelli Walsh Limited
1401, Level 14, Tower 1
Admiralty Centre
18 Harcourt Road
Hong Kong
AICHI ELECTRONICS: Yan and Haughey Cease to Act as Liquidators
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On October 22, 2008, Lai Kar Yan (Derek) and Darach E. Haughey
cease to act as liquidators of Aichi Electronics (HK) Limited.
The company's former Liquidators can be reached at:
Lai Kar Yan (Derek)
Darach E. Haughey
One Pacific Place, 35th Floor
88 Queensway, Hong Kong
CERTINO LIMITED: Placed Under Voluntary Liquidation
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At an extraordinary general meeting held on October 24, 2008, the
members of Certino Limited agreed to voluntarily wind up the
company's operations.
The company's liquidator is:
Au Wing Ip
6B, Cameron Plaza
23 Cameron Road, Tsimshatsui
Kowloon, Hong Kong
CRANEJOY LIMITED: Creditors' Proofs of Debt Due on December 1
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The creditors of Cranejoy Limited are required to file their
proofs of debt by December 1, 2008, to be included in the
company's dividend distribution.
The company's liquidator is:
Pun Chun Sun, Bernard
Sun Hung Kai Centre, 45th Floor
30 Harbour Road, Hong Kong
FORTRESS HILL: Chiu and and Yin Step Down as Liquidators
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Ying Hing Chiu and Chung Miu Yin, Diana stepped down as
liquidators of Fortress Hill Development Company Limited.
The company's former Liquidators can be reached at:
Natalia K M Seng
Susan Y H Lo
Three Pacific Place, Level 28
1 Queen's Road East
Hong Kong
FRANKLIN MINT: Chiu and Diana Step Down as Liquidators
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On October 27, 2008, Ying Chiu and Chung Miu Yin, Diana stepped
down as liquidators of Franklin Mint Limited.
The company's former Liquidators can be reached at:
Ying Chiu
Chung Miu Yin, Diana
Three Pacific Place, Level 28
1 Queen's Road East
Hong Kong
GOLDBOND HUALU: Members' Final Meeting Set for November 25
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The members of Goldbond Hualu Investment Consultants Limited will
hold their final general meeting on November 25, 2008, at
10:00 a.m., at Room 1102, 11th Floor of Henan Building, 23 Jaffe
Road, in Wanchai, Hong Kong.
At the meeting, Lee Siu Yin, the company's liquidator, will give a
report on the company's wind-up proceedings and property disposal.
GOOD FINANCE: Members' Final Meeting Set for December 5
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The members of Gold Finance Limited will hold their final general
meeting on December 5, 2008, at 10:00 a.m., at Flat A, 16th Floor
of United Centre, in 95 Queensway, Hong Kong.
At the meeting, Tam Kwok Ming Banny, the company's liquidator,
will give a report on the company's wind-up proceedings and
property disposal.
HILL WEALTH: Seng and Lo Step Down as Liquidators
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Natalia K M Seng and Susan Y H Lo stepped down as liquidators of
Hill Wealth Investment Limited.
The company's former Liquidators can be reached at:
Natalia K M Seng
Susan Y H Lo
Three Pacific Place, Level 28
1 Queen's Road East
Hong Kong
KAM HOUSE: Ho and Man Quit as Liquidators
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Lui Wan Ho and To Chi Man stepped down as liquidators of Kam House
Limited on October 27, 2008.
The company's former Liquidators can be reached at:
Lui Wan Ho
To Chi Man
Olympia Plaza, Room 1701
255 King's Road North Point
Hong Kong
KRISPY KREME: Creditors' Meeting Slated for November 12
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The creditors of Krispy Kreme Hong Kong Limited will hold their
meeting on November 12, 2008, at 11:00 a.m., for the purposes set
out in Sections 241, 242, 243, 244, 251(1)(a), 255A(2) and 283 of
the Companies Ordinance.
MEGA CHAINS: Creditors to Hold Meeting
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The creditors of Mega Chains (China) Limited will hold their
meeting on November 7, 2008, at 11:00 a.m., for the purposes set
out in Sections 241, 242, 243, 244, 251(1)(a), 255A(2) and 283 of
the Companies Ordinance.
PB FINANCE: Ho and Man Quit as Liquidators
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Lui Wan Ho and To Chi Man stepped down as liquidators of PB
Finance Limited on October 27, 2008.
The company's former Liquidators can be reached at:
Lui Wan Ho
To Chi Man
Olympia Plaza, Room 1701
255 King's Road North Point
Hong Kong
PERMTEK LIMITED: Seng and Lo Step Down as Liquidators
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On October 25, 2008, Natalia K M Seng and Susan Y H Lo stepped
down as liquidators of Permtek Limited.
The company's former Liquidators can be reached at:
Natalia K M Seng
Susan Y H Lo
Three Pacific Place, Level 28
1 Queen's Road East
Hong Kong
SKY FOX: Commences Liquidation Proceedings
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On October 24, 2008, Sky Fox Investment Limited was wound up by
the delivery to the Registrar of Companies of the wind-up
statement made by the company's director.
The company's liquidators are:
Lai Kar Yan (Derek)
Darach E. Haughey
One Pacific Place, 35th Floor
88 Queensway, Hong Kong
WELLDLED COMPANY: Ng Kay Lam Steps Down as Liquidator
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Ng Kay Lam stepped down as liquidator of Welldled Company Limited
on October 27, 2008.
The company's former Liquidator can be reached at:
Ng Kay Lam
Kai Wong Commercial Building, Room 1106
222-226 Queen's Road Central
Hong Kong
WELLDONE CONSULTANTS: Creditors' Proofs of Debt Due on December 1
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The creditors of Welldone Consultants Limited are required to file
their proofs of debt by December 1, 2008, to be included in the
company's dividend distribution.
The company commenced liquidation proceedings on October 23, 2008.
The company's liquidator is:
Lo Wa On
Park-In Comm. Centre, Room 1901-2
56 Dundas Street, Mongkok
Kowloon, Hong Kong
WORLD GRADE: Creditors to Hold Meeting
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The creditors of World Grade Industries Limited will hold their
meeting on November 7, 2008, at 11:00 a.m., for the purposes set
out in Sections 241, 242, 243, 244, 251(1)(a), 255A(2) and 283 of
the Companies Ordinance.
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BHARTI AIRTEL: Net Income Up 27% in Qtr. Ended Sept. 30, 2008
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Bharti Airtel Limited disclosed its audited US GAAP results for
the second quarter and half year ended September 30, 2008.
The consolidated total revenues for the quarter ended
September 30, 2008, of Rs.9,020 crore grew by 42% and EBITDA of
Rs.3,699 crore grew by 37% on a year on year basis. The net
income for the quarter ended September 30, 2008 was Rs.2,046
crore, a growth of 27% over last year.
Bharti had 7.99 crore subscribers, as on September 30, 2008, an
increase in the total subscriber base of 57% over the
corresponding period last year and maintained its leadership
position through an improved market share of all India wireless
subscribers at 24.6% as on September 30, 2008, up from 23.4%
corresponding to the same period of last year.
Commenting on the results and performance, Mr. Sunil Bharti
Mittal, Chairman & Managing Director, Bharti Airtel Limited, said
"With record customer additions every month, Airtel continues to
consolidate its leadership position in the market. The successful
launch of DTH service has provided another opportunity to the
brand to strengthen it's connect with the customers, while
generating a new revenue stream."
About Bharti Airtel Limited
Bharti Airtel Limited -- http://www.bhartiairtel.in/-- a group
company of Bharti Enterprises, is an integrated telecom services
provider with an aggregate of over 69.15 million customers as of
end of May 2008, consisting of 66.82 million mobile customers.
Bharti Airtel has been rated among the best performing companies
in the world in the BusinessWeek IT 100 list 2007.
Bharti Airtel is structured into three strategic business units
-- Mobile services, Telemedia services and Enterprise services.
The mobile business provides mobile & fixed wireless services
using GSM technology across 23 telecom circles. The Telemedia
business provides broadband & telephone services in 94 cities
and is foraying into the IPTV and DTH segments. The Enterprise
business provides end-to-end telecom solutions to corporate
customers and national & international long distance services to
carriers. All these services are provided under the Airtel
brand. Airtel's high-speed optic fibre network currently spans
over 73,787 kms covering all the major cities in the country.
The company has two international landing stations in Chennai
that connects two submarine cable systems -- i2i to
Singapore and SEA- ME-WE-4 to Europe.
* * *
As of June 6, 2008, Bharti Airtel continues to carry a "BB+"
Long Term Issuer Default Rating placed by Fitch on Nov. 19, 2007
with a Stable outlook.
ICICI BANK: To Review Interest Rates in Next Few Days
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After seeing the impact of the Reserve Bank of India's decision on
liquidity, ICICI Bank Limited managing director K V Kamath said
the bank will review interest rate in the next few days, The Times
of India reports.
Reuters India relates that the Reserve Bank on Saturday, Nov. 1,
2008, unexpectedly cut its key lending rate by 50 basis points to
7.5 percent and banks' cash reserve requirements by 100 basis
points to 5.5 percent, to infuse liquidity into the system.
About ICICI Bank Limited
Headquartered in Mumbai, India, ICICI Bank Limited (NYSE:IBN) --
http://www.icicibank.com/-- is a private sector bank with
consolidated total assets of US$121 billion as of March 31,
2008. ICICI Bank's subsidiaries include India's leading private
sector insurance companies and among its largest securities
brokerage firms, mutual funds and private equity firms. ICICI
Bank's presence currently spans 19 countries, including India.
* * *
ICICI Bank Limited continues to carry a "C" Bank Fundamental
Strength Rating placed by Standard & Poor's on July 10, 2005. The
bank's Proposed Hybrid Tier I notes (US$5 billion MTN program) and
Proposed Lower Tier II sub notes (US$5 billion MTN program) also
carry a "BB" and "BB+" rating respectively.
LOTUS ASSET: May Sell Business to Religare Aegon
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Sanat Vallikappen and Satish John at livemint.com reported that
Lotus India Asset Management Co. Pvt. Ltd may become the first
casualty of the liquidity crisis that has hit most asset
management companies in India with discussions regarding its sale
to a rival continuing late on Monday night, November 3, 2008.
Citing four people familiar with the development, livemint
said that promoted by a subsidiary of Temasek Holdings Pte Ltd and
Sabre Capital, Lotus India is being sold to Religare Aegon Asset
Management Co. Pvt. Ltd.
All four of livemint's sources labeled it a distress sale and said
the fund would not fetch a good price. Under normal
circumstances, livemint noted, promoters of asset management
companies are paid 6% for equity assets under management and 3%
for debt assets.
In the face of heavy redemptions, livemint related, Lotus India
has seen a 31% fall in the average assets under management—from
Rs7,937 crore at the end of September to Rs5,457.7 crore in
October.
Lotus India's top management is unlikely to be retained by
Religare Aegon, but that some of them had negotiated good exit
packages for themselves, one of the four people familiar with the
situation told livemint.
According to Business Standard, Lotus India was launched only in
2005 and has not had a great track record so far.
Lotus India made a net loss of Rs 32.26 crore in 2007 and Rs 21.95
crore in 2008. From January to September 2008, its equity funds
have made losses of 40.07 per cent, the Business Standard relates
citing Value Research Online.
Business Standard notes that Lotus India shareholders include
Temasek-promoted Alexandra Fund Management Pte Ltd (AFM), which
holds about 43 per cent, and Rana Talwar-promoted Sabre Capital
Investment Holdings that own about 32 per cent. Employees own
another 25 per cent.
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MEDCO ENERGI: Moody's Puts B1 CFR on Review for Possible Downgrade
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Moody's Investors Service has placed PT Medco Energi Internasional
Tbk's B1 corporate family rating and B2 senior unsecured rating
(Senior 8.75% bonds due 2010 issued by MEI Euro Finance Limited)
on review for possible downgrade. The review follows Medco's
announcement that the Technical Assistance Contract with PT
Pertamina EP has expired. The TAC relates to its Tarakan, Singa-
Sanga, and Somboja Working Areas in East Kalimantan and were
formally operated and held under "PT Medco E&P Kalimantan".
"The loss of the Kalimantan TAC and its resulting cash flows,
together with the recent material decline in energy prices would
further pressure Medco's already tight liquidity profile over the
coming 12 months," says Tony Tsai, Senior Vice President at
Moody's.
"In addition, ongoing turmoil in the financial markets may
constrain Medco's access to sources of funding," says Mr. Tsai,
adding, "The Company's alternative liquidity plans, consisting of
asset divestment program, could also face prolonged negotiations
process as a result of recent volatile market conditions."
Moody's recognizes that Medco's current liquidity profile has been
bolstered by successful asset divestitures, however, these are
countered by sizeable debt maturities capital expenditure, and
dividend needs over the next twelve months.
The review will focus on measures taken by Medco to improve its
liquidity profile and its capex plan to cope with reinvestment
risk given that its depleting reserves are undergoing long-term
natural decline. Moody's notes the company needs to secure
committed long-term financing to fund its upcoming 2009
maturities, amounting to over $400 million, and capital
expenditure requirements, estimated to cost approximately $350-
$400 million over the next 12 months. In addition, Moody's will
monitor the company's ability to monetize its non-core assets as
part of the asset enhancement divestiture program.
The rating could be subject to downward pressure in the event that
Medco is unable to maintain liquidity and operational profiles
consistent with our previous expectations.
Headquartered in Jakarta, PT Medco Energi Internasional Tbk is
predominantly an oil and gas exploration and production (E&P)
company with additional operations in drilling, downstream oil &
gas activities and power generation. Through its acquisition of
Novus Petroleum of Australia in 2004, Medco gained a platform to
expand overseas, to the US, Middle East, Libya, Tunisia, Oman,
Cambodia and Yemen. Its international assets, which are mostly in
the exploration stages, remains small, accounting for 3% of proved
reserves and 2% of annual production as at December 31, 2007. Its
annual production capacity is approximately 17 million barrels of
oil equivalent ("mmboe") and 40 million cubic feet of gas ("bcf").
The company reported sales of $1,313 million for the trailing
twelve months ending September 30, 2008.
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DYNACITY CORP: Funding Problems Prompts Bankruptcy Filing
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Dynacity Corp. has collapsed due mainly to funding problems amid a
quickly deteriorating business environment for the industry, Jiji
Press reports.
According to the report, the Japanese condominium developer filed
for bankruptcy protection with JPY52 billion in debts and will be
delisted from the Jasdaq Securities Exchange on December 1, 2008.
In 2005, the report recalls, Dynacity saw its creditworthiness
hurt by a drug scandal involving its president. It then formed an
alliance with Livedoor Co., but the relationship quickly collapsed
following the arrest of Livedoor executives in early 2006.
Jiji Press relates that the company has recently had been seeking
rehabilitation under the help of billing service company Invoice
Inc.
EXPOLAND: Files for Bankruptcy Protection
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Japan Today reports that the Expoland amusement park in Suita,
Osaka Prefecture, filed for bankruptcy protection with the Osaka
District Court on Wednesday, October 29, 2008.
Japan Today relates that the park operator has liabilities of
JPY1.6 billion due to a falling number of visitors following last
year’s fatal roller coaster accident.
According to The Yomiuri Shimbun, Expoland president Tadakazu
Shimizu said it had asked seven firms to support its
reconstruction.
"We couldn't overcome the negative image caused by the fatal
accident," the Shimbun quoted Mr. Shimizu as saying. "The firms
didn't believe they could profit from supporting us because of the
unexpectedly large decrease in visitors."
The Shimbum recounts that Expoland suspended its operations in May
2007, shortly after the fatal accident. It reopened the following
August but again suspended operations in December of the same year
as the number of visitors was down 80 percent from the same period
the previous year.
Expoland --
http://www.themeparkreview.com/photos/expoland/expoland.htm--
was opened as the amusement zone at the International Exposition
in 1970 (Expo '70) and thrived over 30 years as an amusement park.
There are more than 40 rides and attractions, 19 restaurants and
shops.
KOWA ESTATE: Files for Bankruptcy Due to Funding Problems
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Kowa Estate Inc. has collapsed due mainly to funding problems amid
a quickly deteriorating business environment for the industry,
Jiji Press reports.
The report says the Japanese condominium developer had debts of
JPY14.3 billion.
MITSUBISHI MOTORS: Posts JPY1.21 Bil. Net Sales in 1H 2008
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Mitsubishi Motors Corporation disclosed its sales and financial
results for the first half of the 2008 fiscal year ending
March 31, 2009, and outlined its forecast for the full year.
1. 1H 2008 results
(1) Performance overview
Mitsubishi Motors posted consolidated net sales of
1,214 billion yen for the first half of fiscal year
2008 (April 1 through September 30, 2008), an eight
percent decrease of 99.4 billion yen over the same
period last year (1,313.4 billion yen). The drop in
net sales, resulting from lower unit sales and the
impact of the stronger yen, was partly countered by
increased revenues stemming from a more profitable
model mix as well as other factors.
Mitsubishi Motors posted operating income of 25.4
billion yen, a 35 percent increase of 6.6 billion
yen over the same period last year despite sharp
increases in the cost of raw materials and the
impact of the stronger yen. Factors contributing to
the improvement include a more profitable model mix
as well as reductions in selling and marketing as
well as other costs. The company posted ordinary
income of 20.9 billion yen, a year-on-year increase
of 14.3 billion yen. This was due to a higher
operating income, favorable changes in the balance
of interest paid and received and improved gains in
foreign exchange transactions.
Mitsubishi Motors posted a net profit of 12.8 billion
yen, a year-on-year improvement of 18.4 billion yen
and the first profit for the first half since FY2002.
This improvement was due to an increase in ordinary
income and to the elimination of such extraordinary
losses as reorganization costs incurred in the
integration of domestic consolidated sales companies,
which were booked in the previous fiscal year.
(2) Unit sales
Mitsubishi Motors' global retail unit sales for the
first half of fiscal 2008 totaled 602,000 vehicles,
a 13 percent decrease of 89,000 units compared to
691,000 for the same period last year.
In Japan, where overall demand remained at virtually
the same level as last year, Mitsubishi Motors posted
unit sales of 83,000 vehicles, a 17 percent decline
of 18,000 units year on year. This was primarily due
to the fact that, amid intensifying competition, the
company did not bring its new models to market until
September.
In North America Mitsubishi Motors posted unit sales
of 71,000 vehicles, a 22 percent decrease of 21,000
units over the same period last year. While unit
sales increased in Canada and Mexico, the fall in
total unit sales is attributed to a deterioration in
consumer confidence and to the credit crunch brought
about by financial instability in the United States.
In Europe Mitsubishi Motors potsed unit sales of
168,000 vehicles. This slight increase over the
previous year was due mainly to higher sales in Russia
and Ukraine which offset lower sales in the countries
of Western Europe.
In its Asia & Other regions, Mitsubishi Motors posted
unit sales of 280,000 vehicles, a 15 percent decrease
of 51,000 units compared to the previous year. Despite
firm sales in Indonesia, the Philippines and Brazil,
sales fell due to the ending of the supply of parts
for local vehicle assembly to Proton Holdings Berhad
in Malaysia and to the impact of slower sales in other
markets.
2. 2008 full-year forecast
In the light of its first half results and of the current
sales climate, Mitsubishi Motors has revised the full-year
forecasts announced on April 25 2008.
Mitsubishi Motors has revised its full-year global unit
sales (retail) forecast in anticipation of significantly
slower sales in all markets due to the impact of the
world-wide financial turmoil and slowdown in the global
economy. The company has lowered its full-year unit sales
forecast to 1,228,000 vehicles, a six percent reduction
of 81,000 units compared to the previous forecast.
Mitsubishi Motors has lowered its net sales forecast to
2,360 billion yen, an 11 percent decrease of 290 billion
yen on the previous forecast. This is in line with the
company's revision of its unit sales forecast and a
review of exchange rates expected for the second half.
The company has revised its operating income forecast
to 50 billion yen, a 17 percent decrease of 10 billion
yen, factoring in comprehensive cost reductions to
counter the impact of reduced unit sales. The company
has revised its ordinary income forecast to 43 billion
yen, a 10 percent decrease of 5 billion yen, factoring
in an improvement in the balance of interest paid and
received. The company leaves its original full-year
net income forecast of 20 billion yen unchanged due to
favorable changes in extraordinary income and loss items
and in corporate taxes in the first half of fiscal 2008.
3. Strategic mid-term tactics (by region)
The global financial crisis is impacting the automobile
industry as seen in a weakening of consumer confidence
and in the effects of the credit crunch. It is clear
that there will be a significant drop in overall demand
in the mature economies of Europe and North America
and also that there will be a slowdown in the economies
of many of the emerging nations that have until recently
been relatively buoyant.
Mitsubishi Motors will focus all its efforts on reviewing
its work processes and renew its efforts to reduce costs.
At the same time the company will, from a mid- to long-
term perspective, accelerate promotion of its "building
on our strengths" and "revise work processes" policies.
Starting in the second-half of fiscal 2008, Mitsubishi
Motors will introduce the Lancer series and the new
Pajero Sport model into many world markets and, at the
same time, will implement the regional mid-term
initiatives outlined below.
(1) Initiatives in mature markets
- Japan
Strengthen after-sales services business and
maximize efficiencies in sales network.
- USA
Meet shift in demand to smaller cars; streamlining
and cost reduction at Illinois plant.
- Europe
Add more low-CO2 emission models to the lineup;
raise capacity utilization at European production hub.
(2) Initiatives in emerging markets
- Russia, Ukraine
Introduce new Pajero Sport; expand sales network
- China
Establish new sales company to boost built-up
imports business
- Middle East
Introduce new Pajero Sport; establish new Controlling
company to strengthen support structure for sales,
parts and after-sales service operations
- Brazil
Introduce new Pajero Sport; expand range of "green"
flexible fuel vehicles (FFV)
(3) Entry into new markets and other initiatives
- Korea
Start vehicle sales through sole distributor MMSK
Corporation.
- Thailand
Start production of new Pajero Sport SUV
- India
Strengthen presence in SUV segment with introduction
of locally-produced Outlander model.
About Mitsubishi Motors
Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Mitsubishi Motors Corporation
-- http://www.mitsubishi-motors.co.jp/-- is one of the few
automobile companies in the world that produces a full line of
automotive products ranging from 660-cc mini cars and passenger
cars to commercial vehicles and heavy-duty trucks and buses.
The company also operates consumer-financing services and
provides this to its customer base. MMC adopted the Mitsubishi
Motors Revitalization Plan on Jan. 28, 2005, as its three- year
business plan covering fiscal 2005 through 2007, after investor
DaimlerChrysler backed out from the company. The main
objectives of the plan are "Regaining Trust" and "Business
Revitalization."
The company has operations worldwide, covering the United
States, Germany, the United Kingdom, Italy, the Netherlands, the
Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, China and Australia. Its
products are sold in over 170 countries.
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As reported by the Troubled Company Reporter - Asia Pacific on
August 11, 2008, JCR affirmed the BB/Stable, J-3 and BB- ratings
on senior debts, CP program and Euro Medium Term Note Programme of
the issuer, respectively.
On May 29, 2008, Moody's Investors Service upgraded the senior
unsecured ratings of Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) and its
supported subsidiaries, Mitsubishi Motors Credit of America,
Inc., and MMC International Finance (Netherlands) B.V., to Ba2
from Ba3. The rating outlook is positive.
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HYNIX SEMICONDUCTOR: Moody's Cuts Ratings to Ba3; Outlook Negative
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Moody's Investors Service has downgraded to Ba3 from Ba2 Hynix
Semiconductor, Inc.'s corporate family rating and senior unsecured
bond rating. The outlook for the ratings remains negative.
"This rating action reflects Hynix's weakened credit profile and
operating performance as a result of the weaker-than-expected
state of the memory industry, including severe drops in prices for
global dynamic random access memory (DRAM) products," says Ken
Chan, a Moody's Vice President.
"The company's operating losses in 3Q08 widened as compared to
2Q08, resulting in a high likelihood that it could breach certain
loan covenants by end-2008," says Mr. Chan.
On the other hand, Moody's draws certain comfort from the support
Hynix receives from most of its creditors, which are also
shareholders.
In terms of memory market trends, overall visibility remains low.
Current global financial turmoil injects uncertainties and is
delaying the pick-up in demand with PC shipment growth slowing to
mid-single digits in 3Q08.
Although memory-per-box continues to increase, market recovery
requires sustainable and stronger PC shipment growth. Given the
sluggish outlook for the economy and corporate IT spending, we are
cautiously expecting a recovery by 2H09.
Despite current market condition, Hynix maintains relative
competitiveness -- in both processing geometry and scale -- as the
second largest DRAM maker globally.
The negative outlook reflects the challenging operating
environment and the potential breach of financial covenants.
The rating outlook could return to stable if Hynix improves its
operating performance and liquidity profile, such that there will
not be any potential breach of the financial covenants of its
loans and, at the same time, maintains Total Debt/Capitalization
below 45-50% and EBITDA to interest coverage above 4-6x on a
sustained basis.
On the other hand, Hynix's ratings could be downgraded if: 1) the
company is not granted a waiver from its creditors on the
potential breach of financial covenants for its FY08 results ; 2)
the industry and memory prices continue to trend downwards which
affects Hynix's access to capital markets, such that its balance
sheet liquidity deteriorates further; 3) there are material delays
in its technology migration process, and which negatively affects
its competitiveness against its peers; and 4) Total
Debt/Capitalization exceeds 50% and EBITDA to interest coverage
falls below 3.5-4.0x over the cycle.
Hynix Semiconductor Inc, headquartered in Kyongki-do, Korea, is
the world's second largest dynamic random access memory
manufacturer.
HYNIX SEMICONDUCTOR: Posts KRW1.67 Tril. Net Loss for 3Q 2008
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Hynix Semiconductor Inc. disclosed results for third quarter ended
September 30, 2008. The company recorded the consolidated
revenues of KRW1.84 trillion which is slightly lower than KRW1.86
trillion in the previous quarter.
Revenues from DRAM increased with 20% bit growth and 11% drop in
ASP. However, NAND flash price declined 23% with negative 14% bit
growth. The company said although it attempted to cut the losses
by closing down inefficient 200mm fabs, total operating costs
increased due to cost related to inventory write-offs. Thus, the
operating loss increased to 465 billion won from 172 billion won
in the previous quarter, resulting in negative 25% operating
margin.
Net loss for the quarter amounted to KRW1.67 trillion with
negative 91% of margin. The big difference between the operating
loss and net loss is primarily due to the net foreign currency
transaction and translation loss that incurred as a result of
weakened Korean won against US dollar, and valuation loss of PP&E
related to shut down of two 200mm fabs, M7 and M9, during the
quarter.
On the balance sheet, the company's consolidated cash and short-
term financial instruments decreased by KRW188 billion
sequentially to KRW1.23 trillion. The interest-bearing debts
increased by KRW881 billion to KRW7.84 trillion at the end of the
third quarter, largely due to substantial exposure of its foreign
currency denominated debt that was affected by the weak Korean
won. Consequently, debt to equity ratio went up to 109% and net
debt to equity ratio to 92% from previous quarter's 83% and 66%,
respectively.
About Hynix Semiconductor
Hynix Semiconductor Inc. (HSI) of Icheon, Korea --
http://www.hynix.com/-- is a memory semiconductor supplier
offering Dynamic Random Access Memory chips ("DRAMs") and Flash
memory chips to a wide range of established international
customers. The company's shares are traded on the Korea Stock
Exchange, and the Global Depository shares are listed on the
Luxemburg Stock Exchange.
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As reported by Troubled Company Reporter-Asia Pacific on Nov. 3,
2008, Standard & Poor's Ratings Services revised to negative from
stable the outlook on its long-term corporate credit rating on
Korea-based Hynix Semiconductor Inc., reflecting the current
challenging market situation and increasing uncertainty in the
memory semiconductor market. At the same time, S&P affirmed its
'BB-' long-term corporate credit rating and long-term senior
unsecured debt ratings on the company.
HYUNDAI MOTOR: U.S. Sale Fell 31% in October 2008
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Yonhap News Agency reported that Hyundai Motor Co. said its
October sales in the U.S. fell 31 percent from a year ago, amid
tight auto finance credit and signs of an economic recession in
the world's largest economy.
"We are experiencing one of the most challenging times in recent
automotive history," Yonhap News quoted Dave Zuchowski, vice
president of Hyundai's U.S. Subsidiary, as saying.
According to the Associated Press, Hyundai said volumes fell
across all of its models, including its top-selling sedans. Sales
of its Sonata car slumped 16.5 percent to 7,943, while Accent
sales fell at a similar rate.
AP says sales of the company's sport utility vehicles fell even
more sharply. Its best-selling SUV, the Santa Fe, tumbled 36.1
percent to 3,794, while sales of the Tucson plunged by two-thirds
to 988.
Hyundai, AP notes, has sold 358,484 vehicles in the U.S. this
year, compared with 388,639 a year earlier.
Meanwhile, English.chosun.com reported that Hyundai Motor will
stop making its large Equus sedan next month.
English.chosun.com recounts that the Equus was launched in Korea
in April 1999. But after Hyundai’s first rear-wheel-drive luxury
sedan Genesis was launched in January this year, Equus sales
plummeted, and only 374 were sold in September.
About Hyundai Motor
Headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, Hyundai Motor Company
-- http://www.hyundai-motor.com/-- has been selling cars in the
U.S. since 1986, but it only started selling its heavy trucks
stateside in 1998. Hyundai produces 14 models of cars, SUVs,
and minivans, as well as trucks, buses, and other commercial
vehicles. The company reestablished itself as South Korea's
leading carmaker in 1998 by acquiring a 51% stake in Kia Motors
(since reduced to about 43%). Hyundai's models for the North
American market include the Accent and Sonata; models sold
elsewhere include the GRD and Equus. The company also
manufactures machine tools for factory automation and material-
handling equipment.
The Troubled Company Reporter-Asia Pacific reported that the
Hyundai Automotive Group is facing its deepest crisis since
chairman Chung Mong-koo took over in 1999, with problems like
the steep drop of the United States dollar, high oil prices and
union demands aggravated by a sweeping criminal investigation
regarding the carmaker's alleged creation of slush funds that
were used by at least two lobbyists to bribe government
officials for business favors, including having KRW55 billion of
Hyundai's bad debts written off.
Chairman Chung was indicted early in May 2006 for fraud charges.
Some of the group's official business has been on hold since the
probe on the slush fund started and several top executives were
summoned for questioning.
On Feb. 5, 2007, a South Korean court handed down the sentence
to Mr. Chung for illegally raising US$110 million in slush funds
and bribing government officials. Mr. Chung was released on
bond and continues to run the auto conglomerate.
In May 2008, Yonhap News reported that a group of the company's
shareholders filed a civil case against Mr. Chung to claim
damages for heavy losses allegedly suffered through his
mismanagement and other corporate shenanigans.
According to the report, the shareholders, led by a civic group
called Solidarity for Economic Reform, filed the lawsuit with
the Seoul Central District Court, asking Mr. Chung to pay
KRW563 billion (US$537 million) in damages to Hyundai Motor.
The lawsuit came a day after prosecutors again demanded a six-
year jail term for Mr. Chung for embezzlement and breach of
trust, Yonhap said.
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937628 LTD ET AL: Commences Liquidation Proceedings
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Vivian Judith Fatupaito, insolvency practitioner, and Colin Thomas
McCloy, chartered accountant, both of Auckland, were appointed
joint and several liquidators of 937628 Limited by the High Court
on October 17, 2008.
The deadline for creditors to file their proofs of claim is
January 17, 2009.
The liquidators can be reached at:
PricewaterhouseCoopers
Private Bag 92162
Victoria Street West
Auckland 1142
Telephone: (09) 355 8000
Facsimile: (09) 355 8013
Attention: Vivian Fatupaito
ALLFIELDS BRICK: Faces Carters' Wind-Up Petition
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On September 24, 2008, an application to put Allfields Brick &
Block Specialists Limited into liquidation was filed in the High
Court at Wellington.
The application was heard before the High Court at Wellington on
November 4, 2008.
The plaintiff is Carters, a division of Carter Holt Harvey
Limited, a supplier of building materials, whose address for
service is at the offices of Edmund Lawler & Associates, PO Box
25931, St Heliers, Auckland.
The plaintiff's solicitor is EDMUND LAWLER.
BAYS LOGGING: High Court Appoints Joint Liquidators
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David Donald Crichton and Keiran Anne Horne, chartered accountants
of HFK Limited, were appointed liquidators of Bays Logging Limited
by order of the High Court on October 15, 2008.
The liquidators fixed November 15, 2008, as the last day for
creditors to file their proofs of claim.
Inquiries may be directed during normal business hours to:
Marie Inch
HFK Limited
567 Wairakei Road
PO Box 39100
Christchurch
Telephone: (03) 352 9189
D & M BUILDERS: Members Appoint M.G. Allott as Liquidator
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The liquidation of D & M Builders Queenstown Limited commenced on
October 10, 2008, when the members appointed Murray G. Allott,
chartered accountant of Christchurch, as liquidator by the passing
of a special resolution by entry in the company minute book.
The liquidator will dispense with a meeting of creditors in order
to keep costs to a minimum and maximize returns to creditors.
The liquidator fixes November 19, 2008, as the last day for
creditors to make their claims and establish any priority their
claims may have.
The liquidator can be reached at:
Murray G. Allott
111 Bealey Avenue
Christchurch 8013
Postal Address: PO Box 29432, Christchurch 8540
Telephone: (03) 365 1028
Facsimile: (03) 365 6400
Email: murray@profitco.co.nz
FINKOHE LTD: Creditors Must File Claims by November 7
-----------------------------------------------------
Richard Burge and Edward Jansen were appointed joint and several
liquidators of Finkohe Limited. The liquidation commenced on
October 6, 2008, at 9:00 a.m.
The liquidators fixed Friday, November 7, 2008, as the day on or
before which the creditors of the company are to make their claims
and to establish any priority their claims may have.
Inquiries may be directed by a creditor or shareholder of the
company during normal business hours to:
Richard Burge
WHK Sherwin Chan & Walshe
PO Box 30568
Lower Hutt
Telephone: (04) 569 9069
HEMI CONTRACTORS: Creditors Must File Claims by January 17
----------------------------------------------------------
Vivian Judith Fatupaito, insolvency practitioner, and Colin Thomas
McCloy, chartered accountant, both of Auckland, were appointed
joint and several liquidators of Hemi Contractors Limited by the
High Court on October 17, 2008.
The deadline for creditors to file their proofs of claim is
January 17, 2009.
The liquidators can be reached at:
PricewaterhouseCoopers
Private Bag 92162
Victoria Street West
Auckland 1142
Telephone: (09) 355 8000
Facsimile: (09) 355 8013
Attention: Vivian Fatupaito
LONERLEY LIMITED: High Court Appoints Joint Liquidators
-------------------------------------------------------
Vivian Judith Fatupaito, insolvency practitioner, and Colin Thomas
McCloy, chartered accountant, both of Auckland, were appointed
joint and several liquidators of Lonerley Limited by the High
Court on October 17, 2008.
The deadline for creditors to file their proofs of claim is
January 17, 2009.
The liquidators can be reached at:
PricewaterhouseCoopers
Private Bag 92162
Victoria Street West
Auckland 1142
Telephone: (09) 355 8000
Facsimile: (09) 355 8013
Attention: Vivian Fatupaito
MARIE HARPER: Faces CIR's Wind-Up Petition
------------------------------------------
On September 26, 2008, an application to put Marie Harper 2007
Limited into liquidation was filed in the High Court at Whangarei.
The application was heard before the High Court at Whangarei on
November 3, 2008.
The plaintiff is the Commissioner of Inland Revenue, whose address
for service is Simon John Eisdell Moore, Crown Solicitor, at the
offices of Meredith Connell, Level 17, Forsyth Barr Tower, 55-65
Shortland Street (PO Box 2213 or DX CP 24063), Auckland (Enquiries
to: R. E. Harvey on telephone (09) 336 7556).
The plaintiff's solicitor is S. J. EISDELL MOORE.
MR FINANCE: Claims Filing Deadline Ends on November 14
------------------------------------------------------
By special resolution of shareholders, Michael Roy Graham Batey,
of Hastings, was appointed as liquidator of Mr Finance Limited on
October 15, 2008.
Creditors should file claims with the liquidators by November 14,
2008.
For enquiries contact:
Michael R. G. Batey
PO Box 44
Hastings
Telephone: (06) 872 7700
Facsimile: (06) 872 7781
MULTIMARKETING DEVELOPMENTS: Commences Liquidation Proceedings
--------------------------------------------------------------
Multimarketing Developments Limited resolved on October 16, 2008,
to be put into liquidation. Iain Andrew Nellies and Paul William
Gerrard Jenkins were appointed liquidators jointly and severally.
The liquidators can be reached at:
Insolvency Management Limited
Burns House, Level 3
10 George Street
PO Box 1058
Dunedin
PHOENIX FORESTRY: Faces CIR's Wind-Up Petition
----------------------------------------------
On September 3, 2008, an application to put Phoenix Forestry
Contractors Limited into liquidation was filed in the High Court
at Whangarei.
The application was heard before the High Court at Whangarei on
November 3, 2008.
The plaintiff is the Commissioner of Inland Revenue, whose address
for service is Simon John Eisdell Moore, Crown Solicitor, at the
offices of Meredith Connell, Level 17, Forsyth Barr Tower, 55-65
Shortland Street (PO Box 2213 or DX CP 24063), Auckland; Enquiries
to: R. E. Harvey on telephone (09) 336 7556.
The plaintiff's solicitor is S. J. EISDELL MOORE.
SOUTHLAND STONE: Court to Hear Wind-Up Petition on November 7
-------------------------------------------------------------
On July 11, 2008, an application to put Southland Stone and Marble
Co Limited into liquidation was filed in the High Court at
Auckland.
The application is to be heard before the High Court at Auckland
on Friday, November 7, 2008, at 10:45 a.m.
The plaintiff is the Commissioner of Inland Revenue, whose address
for service is Simon John Eisdell Moore, Crown Solicitor, at the
offices of Meredith Connell, Level 17, Forsyth Barr Tower, 55-65
Shortland Street (PO Box 2213 or DX CP 24063), Auckland (Enquiries
to: R. E. Harvey on telephone (09) 336 7556).
The plaintiff's solicitor is S. J. EISDELL MOORE.
TREELINE LOGGING: Creditors Must File Claims by November 15
-----------------------------------------------------------
David Donald Crichton and Keiran Anne Horne, chartered accountants
of HFK Limited, were appointed liquidators of Treeline Logging
(Nelson) Limited by order of the High Court on October 15, 2008.
The liquidators fixed November 15, 2008, as the last day for
creditors to file their proofs of claim.
Enquiries may be directed during normal business hours to:
Marie Inch
HFK Limited
567 Wairakei Road
PO Box 39100
Christchurch
Telephone: (03) 352 9189
UMBRIA CAFE: Faces Olympic Commercial's Wind-Up Petition
--------------------------------------------------------
On September 24, 2008, an application to put Umbria Cafe Limited
into liquidation was filed in the High Court at Auckland. The
application is to be heard before the High Court at Auckland on
December 15, 2008, at 10:00 a.m.
The plaintiff is Olympic Commercial Launderers Limited, whose
address for service is at the offices of Whitlock & Co., c/o Level
2, Baycorp House, 15 Hopetoun Street, Auckland.
The plaintiff's solicitor is MALCOLM DAVID WHITLOCK.
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BEXCOM PTE: Court Enters Wind-Up Order
--------------------------------------
On October 24, 2008, the High Court of Singapore entered an order
to have Bexcom Pte Ltd's operations wound up.
The company's liquidators are:
Aaron Loh Cheng Lee
Seshadri Rajagopalan
c/o M/s Ernst & Young Solutions LLP
One Raffles Quay
Level 18, North Tower
Singapore 048583
HAMCO MARINE: Court to Hear Wind-Up Petition on November 14
-----------------------------------------------------------
A petition to have Hamco Marine Pte Ltd's operations wound up will
be heard before the High Court of Singapore on November 14, 2008,
at 10:00 a.m.
PT. Marcopolo shipyard filed the petition against the company on
October 23, 2008.
PT. Marcopolo's solicitors are:
Messrs. Ang & Partners
79 Robinson Road, #22-00 CPF Building
Singapore 068897
HESLEY COCOA: Court to Hear Wind-Up Petition on November 14
-----------------------------------------------------------
A petition to have Hesley Cocoa International Pte. Ltd.'s
operations wound up will be heard before the High Court of
Singapore on November 14, 2008, at 10:00 a.m.
Jurong Town Corporation filed the petition against the company on
October 21, 2008.
Jurong Town's solicitors are:
Ramdas & Wong
30 Robinson Road
#10-01 City House
Singapore 068877
NFS PTE: Court Enters Wind-Up Order
-----------------------------------
On October 24, 2008, the High Court of Singapore entered an order
to have NFS Pte Ltd's operations wound up.
The company's liquidator is:
The Official Receiver
The URA Centre (East Wing)
45 Maxwell Road, #06-11
Singapore 069118
SIN BOONLY: To Pay First and Final Dividend
-------------------------------------------
Sin Boonly Electrical Pte Ltd, which is in compulsory liquidation,
will pays first and final dividend to its creditors on Nov. 7,
2008.
The company will pay 100% of dividend to preferential creditors,
while 14.995% to unsecured creditors.
The company's liquidator is:
Goh Boon Kok
1 Claymore Drive #08-11
Orchard Towers Rear Block
Singapore 229594
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