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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
Friday, September 24, 2010, Vol. 13, No. 189
Headlines
A U S T R A L I A
CORAL COAST: Magistrate Says Creditors Won't Recover Money
GOANNA PRINT: Goes Into Administration
TASCOT TEMPLETON: In Administration; 150 Jobs Hang in Balance
H O N G K O N G
AMERICAN INT'L: Has HK Bourse's OK for AIA IPO
AUTUMN LIMITED: Court Enters Wind-Up Order
BIG INCOME: Court Enters Wind-Up Order
CHAN'S MACHINE: Court Enters Wind-Up Order
CHINA SOONG: Court Enters Wind-Up Order
CHINA WHEEL: Court Enters Wind-Up Order
CONCEPT BRIGHT: Court to Hear Wind-Up Petition on October 20
DANZEN TRADING: Court Enters Wind-Up Order
DECOR ONE: Court Enters Wind-Up Order
DREAM LINK: Court Enters Wind-Up Order
E S I COURIER: Court Enters Wind-Up Order
FITNESS CENTRE: Creditors' Proofs of Debt Due October 8
GAIN PROFIT: Court to Hear Wind-Up Petition on November 10
GLITTER POWER: Court Enters Wind-Up Order
H.K. SIEMENTS: Court Enters Wind-Up Order
HOUSE OF CHRISTIANIA: Court Enters Wind-Up Order
INTER-AUTO ENGINEERING: Court Enters Wind-Up Order
LEHMAN BROTHERS: HKMA Reports on Progress of Minibond Cases
LUCKY TECH: Court Enters Wind-Up Order
LUNG HING: Court Enters Wind-Up Order
MILLENNIUM BANK: Court to Hear Wind-Up Petition on October 13
SEALINK SHIPPING: Court to Hear Wind-Up Petition on September 29
SHISEI (PNG): Court Enters Wind-Up Order
UNIVERSAL SHEEN: Creditors' Proofs of Debt Due October 6
ZACC LIMITED: Court Enters Wind-Up Order
I N D I A
AMIT METALIKS: CARE Assigns 'CARE C' Rating to LT Bank Facilities
AMORPHOS CHEMICALS: Fitch Assigns 'B+' National Long-Term Rating
M&M CHOCOLATES: CARE Rates INR13.6cr LT Bank Loans at 'CARE BB+'
NAGPUR ESTATES: CRISIL Rates INR55MM Term Loan at 'BB'
PROCTOR MARKETING: CARE Puts 'CARE BB+' Rating on INR10cr LT Loans
RAJLAXMI CONSTRUCTIONS: CRISIL Reaffirms 'C' Rating on Cash Credit
S L OBERAI: CRISIL Reaffirms 'B' Rating on INR18MM Long-Term Loan
SAN MEDIA: CRISIL Cuts Rating on INR45 Million Term Loan to 'B+'
SANJAY STEELS: CRISIL Rates INR120 Million Cash Credit at 'B+'
SUDHIR FORGINGS: CRISIL Puts 'BB' Rating on INR19.3MM Cash Credit
TIKONA DIGITAL: CRISIL Rates INR6 Billion Term Loan at 'BB'
TUFTS INTERNATIONAL: CARE Rates INR8.2cr Short-Term Loan at 'PR4'
I N D O N E S I A
GARUDA INDONESIA: Delays Planned IPO to February Next Year
J A P A N
AMERICAN INT'L: Has Deal to Sell 2 Japanese Units to Prudential
N E W Z E A L A N D
AORANGI SECURITIES: HC Partners Directors Caught Up in Hubbard Web
LIGHTER QUAY: Owners Want to Cancel Leases of 19 More Rooms
PROPERTY FOOD: Receivers Move on NZ$1 Million Waimarama Mansion
SOUTH CANTERBURY: Trustee Repays NZ$350 Million to Bondholders
* NEW ZEALAND: Number of Firms Going Insolvent Rises
S R I L A N K A
* Moody's Assigns 'B1' Issuer Rating on Sri Lanka Government
T A I W A N
AMERICAN INT'L: Aborts Deal With Consortium Over Nan Shan Sale
V I E T N A M
MILITARY COMMERCIAL: Moody's Assigns First Time Low-B Ratings
X X X X X X X X
* Large Companies with Insolvent Balance Sheets
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CORAL COAST: Magistrate Says Creditors Won't Recover Money
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Dea Clark at ABC News reports that Brisbane Magistrate Alan Taylor
said there is no prospect creditors of Coral Coast Homes Pty Ltd
and Steelsmart Homes Pty Ltd will ever see their money.
ABC News says company director John Biles pleaded guilty to nine
charges that he took AU$150,000 from would-be home owners when he
should have known his companies were insolvent.
According to ABC News, Magistrate Taylor fined Mr. Biles AU$80,000
for the breaches, with an additional fine of AU$5,000 for
misleading consumers into believing Steelsmart had a building
licence.
The court heard Mr. Biles had owned building companies twice
before, and both times the businesses collapsed, ABC News notes.
ABC News relates the magistrate said either Mr. Biles does not
understand business finances or is guilty of something far worse.
The company directors' finances are such that there is nothing
left to repay creditors, the magistrate added.
Coral Coast Homes Pty Ltd is a Bundaberg, Queensland-based
building company.
GOANNA PRINT: Goes Into Administration
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Daniel Fitzgerald at ProPrint reports that Goanna Print has gone
into administration, with Managing Director Phil Abbott saying the
company had struggled to remain competitive because "we didn't
want to drop quality". The report relates that the company
entered into voluntary administration with Frank Lo Pilato from
RSM Bird Cameron Partners appointed as administrator on
September 20, 2010.
Mr. Pilato told ProPrint he had identified "cashflow problems" at
the company. The report relates the company is continuing to
trade, and Mr. Abbott told ProPrint he was "quietly confident" the
administrators would be able to sell the business as a going
concern.
Mr. Abbott told ProPrint that no redundancies had been made among
the 18-strong staff. As a supplier of "non-standard niche work",
the company had struggled to adjust to a marketplace that is
increasingly driven by price, he added, the report relates.
Headquartered in Canberra-based Goanna Print was established in
1983, and grew rapidly into one of Canberra's foremost printers.
TASCOT TEMPLETON: In Administration; 150 Jobs Hang in Balance
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Tascot Templeton Carpets has gone into administration after orders
dried up, ABC News reports
According to the report, the event is another economic blow for
Tasmania's north-west, as 150 jobs with the a carpet weaving
company is now at risk. The region has lost hundred of jobs this
year in forestry, papermaking and vegetable processing.
The administrators are now meeting workers at Tascot Templeton.
ABC News relates that the Company was offered State government
financial assistance last year when it reported demand for high-
end carpet had stalled.
Based in East Devonport, Australia, Tascot Templeton Carpets --
http://www.tascot.com.au/-- designs, manufactures and distributes
carpets for both residential and commercial applications. The
Company was established in 1961.
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H O N G K O N G
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AMERICAN INT'L: Has HK Bourse's OK for AIA IPO
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The Wall Street Journal's Nisha Gopalan reports that American
International Group Inc. received approval Tuesday in Hong Kong
for a US$10 billion to US$15 billion initial public offering of
its pan-Asian life insurer AIA Group Ltd., a person familiar with
the matter said, paving the way for what could be the world's
second-biggest IPO this year.
According to the Journal, with the approval in place, AIA is
slated to list in Hong Kong on Oct. 29, the people said Monday,
adding that pre-marketing of the IPO will start Sept. 27, and the
roadshow will begin Oct. 6.
According to the Journal, one person familiar with the deal said
Tuesday that AIG was considering selling as much as 50% of AIA,
but no decision had been made. The deal will be priced Oct. 21,
one of the people said.
AIA's IPO has 11 bookrunners, people familiar with the matter have
said, according to the Journal. That is a record, according to
Dealogic, and indicates AIG is determined to raise as much money
as possible. Agricultural Bank of China had 10 bookrunners for
its offering.
According to the Journal, the bookrunners on AIA's IPO are:
Barclays Capital, the investment-banking arm of Barclays PLC; J.P.
Morgan Chase & Co.; Malaysian financial-services firm CIMB Group
Holdings Bhd.; Citigroup Inc.; Goldman Sachs Group Inc.; Morgan
Stanley; Deutsche Bank AG; Bank of America Corp.'s Bank of America
Merrill Lynch; Credit Suisse Group; UBS AG; and the investment-
banking arm of ICBC, ICBC International Holdings Ltd. Bookrunners
help banks in charge of the sale, known as global coordinators, to
sell the shares to investors.
Citigroup, Goldman, Morgan Stanley and Deutsche Bank are the
global coordinators, people familiar with the matter previously
said, according to the Journal.
About AIG
American International Group, Inc. -- http://www.aig.com/-- is an
international insurance organization with operations in more than
130 countries and jurisdictions. AIG companies serve commercial,
institutional and individual customers through one of the most
extensive worldwide property-casualty networks of any insurer. In
addition, AIG companies are leading providers of life insurance
and retirement services around the world. AIG common stock is
listed on the New York Stock Exchange, as well as the stock
exchanges in Ireland and Tokyo.
In September 2008, AIG experienced a liquidity crunch when its
credit ratings were downgraded below "AA" levels by Standard &
Poor's, Moody's Investors Service and Fitch Ratings. AIG almost
collapsed under the weight of bad bets it made insuring mortgage-
backed securities. The Company, however, was bailed out by the
Federal Reserve, but even after an initial infusion of
$85 billion, losses continued to grow. The later rescue packages
brought the total to $182 billion, making it the biggest federal
bailout in U.S. history.
AIG has been working to protect and enhance the value of its key
businesses, execute an orderly asset disposition plan, and
position itself for the future. AIG has sold a number of its
subsidiaries and other assets to pay down loans received from the
U.S. government, and continues to seek buyers of its assets.
AUTUMN LIMITED: Court Enters Wind-Up Order
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The High Court of Hong Kong entered an order on September 8, 2010,
to wind up the operations of Autumn Limited.
The official receiver is E T O'Connell.
BIG INCOME: Court Enters Wind-Up Order
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The High Court of Hong Kong entered an order on July 16, 2010, to
wind up the operations of Big Income Investments Limited.
The company's liquidators are:
Lui Tin Nang
Chung Cheuk Ming
Rooms 1214-1215, 12/F, Tower A
New Mandarin Plaza, 14 Science Museum Road
Tsimshatsui East, Kowloon, Hong Kong
CHAN'S MACHINE: Court Enters Wind-Up Order
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The High Court of Hong Kong entered an order on January 11, 2010,
to wind up the operations of Chan's Machine Engineering Company
Limited.
The company's liquidators are:
Lui Tin Nang
Chung Cheuk Ming
Rooms 1214-1215, 12/F, Tower A
New Mandarin Plaza, 14 Science Museum Road
Tsimshatsui East, Kowloon, Hong Kong
CHINA SOONG: Court Enters Wind-Up Order
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The High Court of Hong Kong entered an order to wind up the
operations of China Soong Ching Ling Children's Foundation
Limited.
The company's liquidator is:
John Lees Associates
20/F Henley Building
5 Queen's Road
Central, Hong Kong
CHINA WHEEL: Court Enters Wind-Up Order
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The High Court of Hong Kong entered an order on September 8, 2010,
to wind up the operations of China Wheel (HK) Company Limited.
The official receiver is E T O'Connell.
CONCEPT BRIGHT: Court to Hear Wind-Up Petition on October 20
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A petition to wind up the operations of Concept Bright Investment
Limited will be heard before the High Court of Hong Kong on
October 20, 2010, at 9:30 a.m.
The high court of The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region,
Court of First Instance filed the petition against the company on
August 9, 2010.
The Petitioner's solicitors are:
Edward C. T. Wong & Co.
4/F, Club Lusitano, 16 Ice House Street
Central, Hong Kong
DANZEN TRADING: Court Enters Wind-Up Order
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The High Court of Hong Kong entered an order on July 16, 2010, to
wind up the operations of Danzen Trading Hong Kong Limited.
The company's liquidators are:
Lui Tin Nang
Chung Cheuk Ming
Rooms 1214-1215, 12/F, Tower A
New Mandarin Plaza, 14 Science Museum Road
Tsimshatsui East, Kowloon, Hong Kong
DECOR ONE: Court Enters Wind-Up Order
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The High Court of Hong Kong entered an order on September 8, 2010,
to wind up the operations of Decor One Design & Engineering
Limited.
The official receiver is E T O'Connell.
DREAM LINK: Court Enters Wind-Up Order
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The High Court of Hong Kong entered an order on August 19, 2010,
to wind up the operations of Dream Link Limited.
The company's liquidator is:
John Lees Associates
20/F Henley Building
5 Queen's Road
Central, Hong Kong
E S I COURIER: Court Enters Wind-Up Order
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The High Court of Hong Kong entered an order on May 29, 2010, to
wind up the operations of E S I Courier (HK) Limited.
The company's liquidators are:
Lui Tin Nang
Chung Cheuk Ming
Rooms 1214-1215, 12/F, Tower A
New Mandarin Plaza, 14 Science Museum Road
Tsimshatsui East, Kowloon, Hong Kong
FITNESS CENTRE: Creditors' Proofs of Debt Due October 8
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Creditors of The Fitness Centre Limited, which is in members'
voluntary liquidation, are required to file their proofs of debt
by October 8, 2010, to be included in the company's dividend
distribution.
The company's liquidator is:
William Nicholas Giles
Room A, 19/F
Harbour Commercial Building
Nos. 122-124 Connaught Road
Central, Hong Kong
GAIN PROFIT: Court to Hear Wind-Up Petition on November 10
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A petition to wind up the operations of Gain Profit International
Holdings Limited will be heard before the High Court of Hong Kong
on November 10, 2010, at 9:30 a.m.
Dah Sing Bank Limited filed the petition against the company on
September 3, 2010.
The Petitioner's solicitors are:
Anthony Chiang & Partners
3903 Tower 2, Lipp Centre
89 Queensway Central
Hong Kong
GLITTER POWER: Court Enters Wind-Up Order
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The High Court of Hong Kong entered an order on May 26, 2010, to
wind up the operations of Glitter Power Limited.
The company's liquidators are:
Lui Tin Nang
Chung Cheuk Ming
Rooms 1214-1215, 12/F, Tower A
New Mandarin Plaza, 14 Science Museum Road
Tsimshatsui East, Kowloon, Hong Kong
H.K. SIEMENTS: Court Enters Wind-Up Order
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The High Court of Hong Kong entered an order on August 12, 2010,
to wind up the operations of H.K. Siements Electric Appliance
Limited.
The company's liquidators are:
Lui Tin Nang
Chung Cheuk Ming
Rooms 1214-1215, 12/F, Tower A
New Mandarin Plaza, 14 Science Museum Road
Tsimshatsui East, Kowloon, Hong Kong
HOUSE OF CHRISTIANIA: Court Enters Wind-Up Order
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The High Court of Hong Kong entered an order on August 30, 2010,
to wind up the operations of The House of Christiania Asia
Limited.
The company's liquidator is:
John Lees Associates
20/F Henley Building
5 Queen's Road
Central, Hong Kong
INTER-AUTO ENGINEERING: Court Enters Wind-Up Order
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The High Court of Hong Kong entered an order on September 8, 2010,
to wind up the operations of Inter-Auto Engineering Limited.
The official receiver is E T O'Connell.
LEHMAN BROTHERS: HKMA Reports on Progress of Minibond Cases
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The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) announced that
investigation of over 99% of a total of 21,711 Lehman-Brothers-
related complaint cases received has been completed. These
include:
* 14,307 cases which have been resolved by a settlement
agreement reached under section 201 of the Securities and
Futures Ordinance;
* 2,503 cases which have been resolved through the enhanced
complaint handling procedures required by the settlement
agreement;
* 2,600 cases which were closed because insufficient prima
facie evidence of misconduct was found after assessment or
no sufficient grounds and evidence were found after
investigation;
* 1,600 cases (including minibond cases) which are under
disciplinary consideration after detailed investigation by
the HKMA, of which proposed disciplinary notices are being
prepared in respect of 829 such cases and proposed
disciplinary notices or decision notices have been issued
in respect of the other 771 cases; and
* 525 cases in respect of which investigation work has been
completed and are going through the decision process to
decide whether there are sufficient grounds for
disciplinary actions or whether the cases should be closed
because of insufficient evidence or lack of disciplinary
grounds.
Investigation work is underway for the remaining 174 cases.
A table summarizing the progress of the disciplinary and
complaint-resolution work in respect of Lehman-Brothers-related
complaints is available at http://ResearchArchives.com/t/s?6b43
About Lehman Brothers
Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. -- http://www.lehman.com/-- was the
fourth largest investment bank in the United States. For more
than 150 years, Lehman Brothers has been a leader in the global
financial markets by serving the financial needs of corporations,
governmental units, institutional clients and individuals
worldwide.
Lehman Brothers filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy September 15, 2008
(Bankr. S.D.N.Y. Case No. 08-13555). Lehman's bankruptcy petition
listed US$639 billion in assets and US$613 billion in debts,
effectively making the firm's bankruptcy filing the largest in
U.S. history. Several other affiliates followed thereafter.
The Debtors' bankruptcy cases are handled by Judge James M. Peck.
Harvey R. Miller, Esq., Richard P. Krasnow, Esq., Lori R. Fife,
Esq., Shai Y. Waisman, Esq., and Jacqueline Marcus, Esq., at Weil,
Gotshal & Manges, LLP, in New York, represent Lehman. Epiq
Bankruptcy Solutions serves as claims and noticing agent.
On September 19, 2008, the Honorable Gerard E. Lynch, Judge of the
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, entered
an order commencing liquidation of Lehman Brothers, Inc., pursuant
to the provisions of the Securities Investor Protection Act (Case
No. 08-CIV-8119 (GEL)). James W. Giddens has been appointed as
trustee for the SIPA liquidation of the business of LBI
The Bankruptcy Court has approved Barclays Bank Plc's purchase
of Lehman Brothers' North American investment banking and
capital markets operations and supporting infrastructure for
US$1.75 billion. Nomura Holdings Inc., the largest brokerage
house in Japan, purchased LBHI's operations in Europe for US$2
plus the retention of most of employees. Nomura also bought
Lehman's operations in the Asia Pacific for US$225 million.
International Operations Collapse
Lehman Brothers International (Europe), the principal UK trading
company in the Lehman group, was placed into administration,
together with Lehman Brothers Ltd, LB Holdings PLC and LB UK RE
Holdings Ltd. Tony Lomas, Steven Pearson, Dan Schwarzmann and
Mike Jervis, partners at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, have been
appointed as joint administrators to Lehman Brothers International
(Europe) on September 15, 2008. The joint administrators have
been appointed to wind down the business.
Lehman Brothers Japan Inc. and Lehman Brothers Holdings Japan Inc.
filed for bankruptcy in the Tokyo District Court on September 16.
Lehman Brothers Japan Inc. reported about JPY3.4 trillion
(US$33 billion) in liabilities in its petition.
Bankruptcy Creditors' Service, Inc., publishes Lehman Brothers
Bankruptcy News. The newsletter tracks the Chapter 11 proceeding
undertaken by Lehman Brothers Holdings, Inc., and other insolvency
and bankruptcy proceedings undertaken by its affiliates.
(http://bankrupt.com/newsstand/or 215/945-7000)
LUCKY TECH: Court Enters Wind-Up Order
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The High Court of Hong Kong entered an order on June 15, 2010, to
wind up the operations of Lucky Tech International Limited.
The company's liquidators are:
Lui Tin Nang
Chung Cheuk Ming
Rooms 1214-1215, 12/F, Tower A
New Mandarin Plaza, 14 Science Museum Road
Tsimshatsui East, Kowloon, Hong Kong
LUNG HING: Court Enters Wind-Up Order
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The High Court of Hong Kong entered an order on August 31, 2010,
to wind up the operations of Lung Hing Transportation Limited.
The company's liquidator is:
John Lees Associates
20/F Henley Building
5 Queen's Road
Central, Hong Kong
MILLENNIUM BANK: Court to Hear Wind-Up Petition on October 13
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A petition to wind up the operations of Millennium Bank Inc. will
be heard before the High Court of Hong Kong on October 13, 2010,
at 9:30 a.m.
The Petitioner's solicitors are:
Tanner De Witt
1806, Tower Two, Lippo Centre
89 Queensway Central
Hong Kong
SEALINK SHIPPING: Court to Hear Wind-Up Petition on September 29
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A petition to wind up the operations of Sealink Shipping Company
Limited will be heard before the High Court of Hong Kong on
September 29, 2010, at 9:30 a.m.
The high court of The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region,
Court of First Instance filed the petition against the company on
June 3, 2010.
The Petitioner's solicitors are:
Richard Butler
In Association with Reed Smith LLp
20th Floor, Alexandra House
60-20 Chater Road
Central, Hong Kong
SHISEI (PNG): Court Enters Wind-Up Order
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The High Court of Hong Kong entered an order on August 12, 2010,
to wind up the operations of Shisei (PNG) Enterprises Company
Limited.
The company's liquidators are:
Lui Tin Nang
Chung Cheuk Ming
Rooms 1214-1215, 12/F, Tower A
New Mandarin Plaza, 14 Science Museum Road
Tsimshatsui East, Kowloon, Hong Kong
UNIVERSAL SHEEN: Creditors' Proofs of Debt Due October 6
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Creditors of Universal Sheen Group Limited, which is in members'
voluntary liquidation, are required to file their proofs of debt
by October 6, 2010, to be included in the company's dividend
distribution.
The company's liquidator is:
Lau Siu Hung
Room 1909-10 Nan Fung Tower
173 Des Voeux Road
Central, Hong Kong
ZACC LIMITED: Court Enters Wind-Up Order
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The High Court of Hong Kong entered an order on May 28, 2010, to
wind up the operations of Zacc Limited.
The company's liquidators are:
Lui Tin Nang
Chung Cheuk Ming
Rooms 1214-1215, 12/F, Tower A
New Mandarin Plaza, 14 Science Museum Road
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AMIT METALIKS: CARE Assigns 'CARE C' Rating to LT Bank Facilities
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CARE assigns 'CARE C' and 'PR4' ratings to bank facilities of Amit
Metaliks Ltd.
Amount
Facilities (INR crore) Facilities
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Long-term Bank Facilities 58.25 'CARE C' Assigned
Short-term Bank Facilities 1.20 'PR4' Assigned
Rating Rationale
The ratings are constrained by the short track record of the
company in manufacturing operation, volatility in the prices of
raw material and finished goods, uncertainties associated with the
recent major accident in the plant, instances of delay in
servicing of term loans in the last six months, presence in lower
end of the product value chain resulting in lower profitability,
high overall gearing and low debt coverage indicators, risk
associated with the ongoing & proposed projects vis-a-vis delay in
implementation of the ongoing project and cyclicality of the steel
industry alongwith high degree of competition. The ratings also
factor in the experience of promoters, strategic location of the
plant and backward integration for key raw material through an
associate company. Timely servicing of debt, ability of the
company to improve its profitability & leverage ratios and
successful completion of the ongoing and proposed projects are the
key rating sensitivities.
About Amit Metaliks
Amit Metaliks Limited was incorporated in Sept. 2004 and taken
over by Shri Amit Kumar Singh and his two brothers, the current
promoters, in Sep. 2007. Thereafter, the company set up a billet
manufacturing plant with an installed capacity of 57,600 MT per
annum (mtpa) at Durgapur, West Bengal. The plant commenced
commercial production in June 2008.
On a total income of INR62.2 crore, AML earned a PAT of INR0.6
crore in FY09. The provisional FY10 result witnessed an increase
in net sales, PBILDT & PAT level and GCA. While the leverage
ratios remained on the higher side, the liquidity ratios were
moderate.
AMORPHOS CHEMICALS: Fitch Assigns 'B+' National Long-Term Rating
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Fitch Ratings has assigned India's Amorphos Chemicals Private
Limited a National Long-term rating of 'B+(ind)'. The Outlook is
Stable. The agency has also assigned ratings to ACPL's bank
loans:
-- INR63.1 million fund-based working capital limits:
'B+(ind)'/'F4(ind)'; and
-- INR18 million non-fund based working capital limits:
'B+(ind)'/'F4(ind)'.
ACPL's ratings are based on its track record of growth -- the
company's sales have grown at the rate of 102% over the last five
years -- and the consistent improvement in its EBITDA margins
(FY10: 3.6%, FY06: 2.2%). Other positive factors include
extensive experience of the management in chemical trading since
1993 and the stable relationship the company shares with its
customers. The company has gradually increased its geographical
footprint in India and diluted its customer concentration risk to
moderate levels.
The ratings are constrained by ACPL's small scale of operations
and low margins due to the trading nature of its business. The
ratings are also constrained by the company's high financial
leverage (FY10: 5.5x) due to its working capital requirements and
low EBITDA levels. The company had utilized its unsecured loans
at a higher cost to finance its working capital requirements in
the past, which resulted in a reduction in its gross fixed charges
coverage ratio to 1.41x in FY10 from 1.56X in FY07. The ratings
are further limited by the forex risk on imports which constitutes
around 25% of the company's total purchases, as it does not have
any hedging mechanism in place.
Negative rating triggers include a decline in ACPL's EBITDA margin
and an increase in its financial cost, which would lead to a
deterioration of its coverage metrics and increase in its
financial leverage due to inefficient working capital management.
Positive rating triggers include an increase in ACPL's volumes and
revenues, improvement in its profit margins and coverage metrics
along with a decline in its financial leverage.
ACPL is a trading firm engaged in the marketing of chemicals which
are used as raw materials in the manufacturing of specialty
construction chemicals. In FY10, it reported revenues of INR381m,
an EBITDA of INR13.6m and a profit after tax of INR2.3m.
M&M CHOCOLATES: CARE Rates INR13.6cr LT Bank Loans at 'CARE BB+'
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CARE assigns 'CARE BB+' rating to bank facilities of M&M
Chocolates.
Amount
Facilities (INR crore) Facilities
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Long-term Bank Facilities 13.60 'CARE BB+' Assigned
Rating Rationale
The rating is constrained by the small size of operations, high
gearing ratio, fluctuating raw material prices, lack of
operational track record and absence of firm agreement for
sale. The rating is underpinned by the experience of the partners
in the business, recently completed capacity expansion, backward
integration through associate concern, plant location which reaps
tax benefits and stable industry prospects. Ability of M&M to
penetrate the market without impact on its profitability, pass on
the impact of change in raw material prices and stabilization of
operations are the key rating sensitivities.
M&M was originally started as a proprietary concern in 2009 by Mr.
D. Durga Prasad(Present Managing Partner) and was converted into a
partnership firm with Mr. D.Durga Prasad and Mrs. D. Krishna
Kumari (wife of Mr.D.Durga Prasad) as its partners in
November 2009. The firm is presently engaged in manufacturing of
bulk chocolates and confectionary. The firm undertook capacity
expansion in FY09. M&M has set up a 6,000 tonnes per annum (TPA)
chocolate/confectionery manufacturing plant in Baddi, HP. The
said location also entails the firm to tax benefits provided by
the state of HP.
The commercial production from enhanced capacity commenced in
February 20, 2010 and FY11 will be the first full year of
operations. In FY10, only a small unit with an annual capacity of
900 Tones was operational for nine months. On a total income of
INR1.46 cr, the firm reported a net loss of INR0.35 cr in FY10
(Prov.).
NAGPUR ESTATES: CRISIL Rates INR55MM Term Loan at 'BB'
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CRISIL has assigned its 'BB/Stable' rating to the rupee term loan
facility of Nagpur Estates Pvt Ltd, which is part of the Mother's
Pet group.
Facilities Ratings
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INR 55.0 Million Rupee Term Loan BB/Stable (Assigned)
The rating reflects NEPL's relatively small scale of operations
and risks associated with the company's ongoing capacity expansion
project. These rating weaknesses are partially offset by the
healthy financial risk profile, marked by low gearing and strong
debt protection metrics, and stable revenue visibility, backed by
monthly lease rentals from group entities.
For arriving at its ratings, CRISIL has combined the business and
financial risk profiles of NEPL and Mother's Pet Kindergarten
(MPKG), together referred to as the Mother's Pet group. This is
because the entities are under a common management and have
fungible cash flows. Moreover, NEPL, which is the in-house
construction company of the Mother's Pet group, constructs and
modifies buildings used by MPKG and Centre Point Schools (CPS).
Outlook: Stable
CRISIL believes that NEPL will continue to benefit from stable
inflow of lease rental income from group entities that own and
operate MPKG and CPS in Nagpur (Maharashtra). The outlook may be
revised to 'Positive' if there is a substantial increase in lease
rentals paid by MPKG and Mother's Pet Education Society (MPES),
thereby improving NEPL's revenues and profitability. Conversely,
the outlook may be revised to 'Negative' if NEPL's capacity
expansion project faces time or cost overruns, adversely affecting
its cash flows, or there are delays in payment of monthly lease
rentals by group entities, adversely impacting NEPL's ability to
service debt.
About Nagpur Estates
NEPL is a private limited company promoted by Upadhyay family of
Nagpur. NEPL is the in-house construction company that undertakes
construction of school buildings for MPKG and CPS. NEPL currently
owns three buildings that it has leased to MPKG and MPES and earns
lease rentals on these buildings. NEPL does not undertake any
construction work outside of MPKG and CPS.
MPKG is a proprietorship concern founded by Mrs. Aruna Upadhyay in
1979. MPKG offers pre-school education to children between two and
five years of age, in four classes - pre-nursery, nursery, lower
kindergarten (KG-I) and upper kindergarten (KG-II).
NEPL reported a provisional profit after tax (PAT) of INR17
million on provisional net sales of INR36 million for 2009-10
(refers to financial year, April 1 to March 31), against a PAT of
INR17 million on net sales of INR24 million for 2008-09.
PROCTOR MARKETING: CARE Puts 'CARE BB+' Rating on INR10cr LT Loans
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CARE assigns 'CARE BB+' and 'PR4+' ratings to bank facilities of
Proctor Marketing Pvt Ltd.
Amount
Facilities (INR crore) Facilities
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Long-term Bank Facilities 10.00 'CARE BB+' Assigned
Short-term Bank Facilities 10.00 'PR4+' Assigned
Rating Rationale:
The ratings are constrained by PMPL's relatively small size of
operations, low profitability margins, moderate operating cash
flows, relatively high gearing ratios, concentration of sales in
and around Mumbai and high dependence on Essar Steel Ltd for
sourcing steel.
The ratings factor in experience of the promoters of PMPL in steel
trading and distribution business, protection available on the
inventory held from ESL against price volatility and financial
support from group companies through unsecured loans. PMPL's
ability to achieve the envisaged sales and profitability are the
key rating sensitivities.
About Proctor Marketing
Established in 1994, as non banking finance corporation (NBFC),
PMPL commenced its steel trading activities in the year 2006.
PMPL is engaged in trading of steel and iron products like hot
rolled coils/plates sheets. PMPL sources these products from
various manufacturers including Essar Steel Limited. The company
was appointed as the consignment agent of ESL for Maharashtra
region in July 2007. However, since ESL changed the marketing and
distribution strategy and opened steel retailing stores
(Hypermarts) at major steel-consuming centres to help consumers
meet their requirements, the consignment agency ended in September
2008. During FY10 PMPL got the Expressmart dealership of ESL in
Mumbai and presently operates one store under the same.
PMPL registered profit after tax of INR0.06 crore on total
operating income of INR208.10 crore in FY09.
RAJLAXMI CONSTRUCTIONS: CRISIL Reaffirms 'C' Rating on Cash Credit
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CRISIL's ratings on the bank facilities of Rajlaxmi Constructions
Ltd continue to reflect delay in equipment loan servicing due to
weak liquidity; these loans have not been rated by CRISIL.
Facilities Ratings
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INR110.0 Million Cash Credit C (Reaffirmed)
INR30.0 Million Corporate Loan C (Reaffirmed)
INR16.5 Million Standby Line of C (Reaffirmed)
Credit
INR220.0 Million Bank Guarantee P4 (Reaffirmed)
The ratings also reflect Rajlaxmi's small scale of operations,
geographic and customer concentration in its revenue profile, and
its working-capital-intensive operations. These rating weaknesses
are partially offset by Rajlaxmi's well-established market
position in the construction business, sizeable order book, low
gearing, and strong debt protection metrics.
Update
Rajlaxmi's revenues of INR1.07 billion in 2009-10 (refers to
financial year, April 1 to March 31), were in line with CRISIL's
expectations. Its operating profitability was also in line with
CRISIL's expectations, at 10.9 per cent in 2009-10 and 2008-09.
Rajlaxmi has orders aggregating INR2.70 billion to be delivered in
the next 18 months. The company's operations are highly working
capital intensive, driven by moderately large receivables from its
government-sector clients, large quantum of retention money, and
deposits made for contracts and advance payments to suppliers, in
line with earlier expectations. The large working capital
requirement is evident from the fact that the company's bank
limits, despite increasing by INR70.00 million in December 2009,
were almost fully utilised throughout 2009-10. This reflects
Rajlaxmi's weak liquidity, which resulted in delayed servicing of
equipment loans.
About Rajlaxmi Constructions
Established in 1982 by Mr. S N Sahoo, Rajlaxmi undertakes road,
bridge, irrigation, and other civil and infrastructure
construction projects. The company's operations are limited to
Orissa. Rajlaxmi reported a profit after tax (PAT) of INR45.80
million on net sales of INR1.07 billion for 2009-10, against a PAT
of INR46.50 million on net sales of INR917.00 million for 2008-09.
S L OBERAI: CRISIL Reaffirms 'B' Rating on INR18MM Long-Term Loan
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CRISIL's rating on the bank facilities of S L Oberai Minerals Pvt
Ltd continues to reflect SL Oberai's weak financial risk profile,
marked by small net worth, high total outside liabilities to
tangible net worth (TOL/TNW) ratio, and weak debt protection
metrics. The ratings also reflect the company's limited
bargaining power with its principals, Tata Motors Ltd and Fiat
India Automobiles Ltd. These rating weaknesses are partially
offset by SL Oberai's established market position in the
automobile dealership segment.
Facilities Ratings
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INR18.0 Million Long-Term Loan B/Stable (Reaffirmed)
INR77.0 Million Cash Credit B/Stable (Reaffirmed)
Outlook: Stable
CRISIL believes that SL Oberai's financial risk profile will
remain weak over the medium term because of increase in working
capital requirements and decline in margins. The outlook may be
revised to 'Positive' if SL Oberai's financial risk profile
improves significantly, driven most likely by equity infusion or
sustained improvement in operating margin. Conversely, the outlook
may be revised to 'Negative' if the company's financial risk
profile deteriorates further, most likely because of large, debt-
funded capital expenditure (capex), or decline in margins as a
result of decrease in revenues.
Summary Update
SL Oberai's revenues increased by 1.5 per cent over previous
year's level and operating margins remained stable at 3.9 per cent
in 2009-10 (refers to financial year, April 1 to March 31). As a
result, its net profit remained low at INR1.2 million, limiting
growth in its net worth, which remained low at around INR22
million as on March 31, 2010 resulting in a high TOL/TNW of 6.8
times.
CRISIL expects SL Oberai's revenues to increase by 5 to 8 per cent
over medium term because of revival in demand for passenger
vehicles and SL Oberai bagging dealership of FIAL in 2009-10.
Although SL Oberai does not have any major capex plan for the
medium term, its TOL/TNW ratio is expected to remain high over the
medium term because of its small net worth and debt-funding of
incremental working capital requirement.
About SL Oberai
SL Oberai was incorporated in 1991 by Mr. Rakesh Oberai. The
company is the dealer for passenger cars of TML and FIAL; it is
the sole dealer for TML's and FIAL's passenger cars in Dehradun
and the Garhwal region. Oberai has five booking offices, one each
in Dehradun, Kotdwara, Maletha, Tehri, and Gopeshwar; its main
showroom in Dehradun has floor area of 8000 square feet.
SL Oberai reported, on provisional basis, a profit after tax (PAT)
of INR1.2 million on net sales of INR575.9 million for 2009-10; it
reported a PAT of INR1.3 million on net sales of INR567.4 million
for 2008-09.
SAN MEDIA: CRISIL Cuts Rating on INR45 Million Term Loan to 'B+'
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CRISIL has downgraded its ratings on the bank facilities of San
Media Ltd to 'B+/Negative/P4' from BB/Negative/P4+.
Facilities Ratings
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INR20 Million Cash credit B+/Negative (Downgraded from
BB/Negative)
INR45 Million Term Loan B+/Negative (Downgraded from
BB/Negative)
INR45 Million Bank Guarantee P4 (Downgraded from P4+)
The downgrade reflects the stretched liquidity situation of the
company and delays in the execution of its e governance project.
The ratings continue to reflect SML's exposure to risks relating
to the e-governance services business, such as low revenue
visibility and low margins, and the expected deterioration in its
financial risk profile due to aggressive debt funding of proposed
future projects. These weaknesses are partly mitigated by the
company's stable revenue stream from television content and IT
solutions businesses.
Outlook: Negative
CRISIL expects that SML's liquidity will remain under pressure
over the medium term due to delays in the execution of its e
governance project and the upcoming debt repayments.The rating may
be downgraded if SML's revenues or operating margins decline more
than expected resulting in lower accruals and further stretching
its liquidity, or it takes on further debt funding, thus affecting
its capital structure. Conversely, significant improvement in
liquidity, backed by healthy growth in revenues and profitability,
and sustenance of capital structure may drive a revision in
outlook to 'Stable'.
About San Media
Set up in 1996, SML is a closely held public limited company
engaged in the production of television content, providing
software solutions and offering e-governance services for
government projects in education, utility and Public distribution
system. Its office in Chennai is equipped with a studio for post-
production activities. The company plans to enter the Solar power
generation business. It has applied for production license of 5MW
through Photo Voltaic technology under the Jawaharlal Nehru
National Solar Mission scheme offered by Government of India.
SML posted a provisional profit after tax (PAT) of INR 4.6 million
on net sales of INR 104.8 million for 2009-10 (refers to financial
year, April 1 to March 31), against a reported PAT of INR 5
million on net sales of INR 60 million for 2008-09.
SANJAY STEELS: CRISIL Rates INR120 Million Cash Credit at 'B+'
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CRISIL has assigned its 'B+/Stable' rating to Sanjay Steels' cash
credit facility.
Facilities Ratings
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INR120.00 Million Cash Credit B+/Stable (Assigned)
The rating reflects Sanjay Steels' weak financial risk profile,
marked by high gearing and below-average debt protection metrics,
and its low profitability margins, which remain susceptible to
volatility in steel prices. These rating weaknesses are partially
offset by the experience of Sanjay Steels' promoter in the steel
trading business.
Outlook: Stable
CRISIL believes that Sanjay Steels will continue to benefit from
its promoter's experience in the steel trading business, over the
medium term. The outlook may be revised to 'Positive' if Sanjay
Steels' capital structure improves, and its revenues and
profitability increase significantly, thereby improving its
financial risk profile. Conversely, the outlook may be revised to
'Negative' if Sanjay Steels' profitability declines, most likely
because of continued volatility in steel prices and sharp decline
in sales, or if the promoter withdraws a substantial quantum of
capital from the firm.
About Sanjay Steels
Set up in July 2007, Sanjay Steels is a sole-proprietorship
concern promoted by Mr. Sanjay Gupta. Mr. Gupta has about 15 years
of experience in trading of cold-rolled (CR) sheets in Hyderabad
(Andhra Pradesh). Sanjay Steels trades in CR sheets, angles,
channels, and flats.
Sanjay Steels reported a profit after tax (PAT) of INR7 million on
net sales of INR1.5 billion for 2009-10 (refers to financial year,
April 1 to March 31), against a PAT of INR2 million on net sales
of INR0.9 billion for 2008-09.
SUDHIR FORGINGS: CRISIL Puts 'BB' Rating on INR19.3MM Cash Credit
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CRISIL has assigned its 'BB/Stable' rating to Sudhir Forgings Pvt
Ltd's bank facilities.
Facilities Ratings
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INR19.30 Million Cash Credit BB/Stable (Assigned)
INR20.10 Million Export Packing BB/Stable (Assigned)
Credit
INR35.00 Million Rupee Term Loan BB/Stable (Assigned)
The rating reflects Sudhir's small scale of operations, exposure
to risks related to fluctuations in raw materials prices and
foreign exchange rates, and to intense competition in forgings
segment, limited financial flexibility because of small net worth
and moderately high gearing. These rating weaknesses are
partially offset by the benefits that the company derives from its
promoter's extensive industry experience, its diversified customer
base and adequate debt protection metrics.
Outlook: Stable
CRISIL believes that Sudhir's scale of operations will remain
small and its financial flexibility will remain constrained by its
small net worth over the medium term. The outlook may be revised
to 'Positive' in case of higher-than-expected increase in the
company's revenues and improvement in its financial risk profile,
mainly driven by fresh equity infusion leading to increase in net
worth. Conversely, the outlook may be revised to 'Negative' in
case of significant pressure on the company's revenues, leading to
lower-than-expected cash accruals, or if the company undertakes a
larger-than-expected debt-funded capex programme, weakening its
capital structure.
About Sudhir Forgings
Set up in 1989 and promoted by the Garg family, Sudhir
manufactures forged components that find application mainly in oil
and gas transportation and automobile (auto) components. The
company has presence in the domestic and export markets. In the
export segment, it mainly sells flanges, and exports mainly to the
US, besides Germany, Argentina, and Canada. In the domestic
market, Sudhir sells mainly to Tier I suppliers of auto original
equipment manufacturers (OEMs).
Sudhir reported a profit after tax (PAT) of INR11.6 million on net
sales of INR237 million for 2008-09 (refers to financial year,
April 1 to March 31), against a PAT of INR4.9 million on net sales
of INR125 million for 2007-08.
TIKONA DIGITAL: CRISIL Rates INR6 Billion Term Loan at 'BB'
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CRISIL has assigned its 'BB/Stable' rating to Tikona Digital
Networks Pvt Ltd's term loan.
Facilities Ratings
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INR6.0 Billion Term Loan BB/Stable (Assigned)
The rating reflects the risks that TDN is currently facing as its
operations are in the start-up phase. The ratings also reflect
TDN's exposure to intense market competition and susceptibility to
rapid technological changes. These rating weaknesses are
partially offset by extensive industry experience of TDN's
promoters, and upfront capital infusion made by promoters and
private equity players to fund network rollout as well as for
obtaining the licenses for establishment of its broadband wireless
access (BWA) services.
Outlook: Stable
CRISIL believes that TDN's business risk profile will continue to
benefit from increase in its subscriber base through introduction
of services in new cities; TDN is also likely to break even over
the medium term. The company's financial risk profile is expected
to remain weak despite equity contribution, because of negative
cash accruals until it achieves break even. The outlook may be
revised to 'Positive' if TDN increases its subscriber base more
than expected and achieves break-even earlier than expected.
Conversely, the outlook may be revised to 'Negative' if the pace
of increase in subscriber base is slow, resulting in a delay in
achieving break-even, leading in turn to lower-than-expected
profitability, or if the company contracts more-than-expected debt
for funding its capital expenditure.
About Tikona Digital
TDN was incorporated in May 2008. The company provides broadband
internet service to retail and corporate customers. TDN holds a
category 'A' internet service provider (ISP) license from the
Department of Telecommunications (DoT) and is currently offering
services in more than 20 cities across India. It commenced
commercial operations in May 2009; it currently has around 154,000
retail and 6900 small-and-medium enterprise customers. TDN plans
to expand its operations to 100 cities in India in the next two
years. TDN will start offering its BWA services from 2012-13
onwards in five telecommunication circles; it bid for the spectrum
at a recent auction by DoT.
For 2009-10 (refers to financial year, April 1 to March 31), TDN
reported, on provisional basis, a net loss of INR854.0 million on
net sales of INR96.8 million; it reported a net loss of INR69.1
million on net sales of INR25.7 billion for the preceding year.
TUFTS INTERNATIONAL: CARE Rates INR8.2cr Short-Term Loan at 'PR4'
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CARE assigns 'PR4' ratings to the bank facilities of Anu Tufts
International.
Amount
Facilities (INR crore) Facilities
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Short-term Bank Facilities 8.20 'PR4' Assigned
The ratings assigned by CARE are based on the capital deployed by
the partners and the financial strength of ATI at present. The
rating may undergo a change in case of withdrawal of capital or of
the unsecured loans brought in by the partners in addition to
changes in the financial performance and other relevant factors.
Rating Rationale
The rating is constrained by the relatively small scale of
operations, declining revenue trend in FY09-10 and extremely high
operating cycle. The rating also factors in the geographical and
client concentration of revenues to the US and the ensuing foreign
exchange risks. The rating takes into account the management's
experience in the carpet business, established presence in the
international market and absence of long-term debt.
Going forward, the ability of ATI to profitably scale-up the
operations coupled with the improvement in the operating cycle
shall be the key rating sensitivities.
About Tufts International
ATI is a registered partnership firm founded in 1999 and is
engaged in the manufacturing and export of various types of hand-
tufted woollen carpets from Bhadohi (Uttar Pradesh). The firm has
nine partners with varied share in profit/loss. ATI has been
accorded the status of 'One Star Export House' by the Ministry of
Commerce and Industry, Government
of India.
On a total operating income of INR19.26 cr during FY09, ATI earned
PBILDT and PAT of INR2.13 cr and INR0.57 cr respectively. As per
the provisional results for FY10, the firm has achieved a total
operating income of around INR8.53 cr with PBILDT and PAT of
INR0.96 cr and INR0.16 cr respectively.
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GARUDA INDONESIA: Delays Planned IPO to February Next Year
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The Jakarta Globe reports that Garuda Indonesia has delayed its
plan to go public to next year because the company is still
consolidating its financial report.
According to the Jakarta Globe, the government-owned carrier had
planned an IPO in November. Garuda, which saw its profit fall by
80 percent in the first half of 2010, had initially hoped to
generate around US$400 million by floating 30 percent of its
shares, the report notes.
Mahmudin Yasin, the State Enterprises Ministry's deputy for
privatization and restructuring, said the process would push the
debut back to February as the government weighs details of the
offering and the company's finances, the Jakarta Globe relates.
"An accurate and detailed financial report is needed before Garuda
can go ahead with its IPO because Garuda never issued any bonds
before," the report quoted Mr. Yasin as saying. The financial
report, Mr. Yasin added, "might take some time because Garuda has
a lot of branches and subsidiaries."
The Jakarta Globe notes Elisa Lumbantoruan, Garuda?s acting
finance director, confirmed that the IPO was going to be carried
out in early February.
The Troubled Company Reporter-Asia Pacific reported on Aug. 11,
2010, that Garuda Indonesia had completed the restructuring of
US$76 million of debts to state oil and gas company PT Pertamina,
in the airline's latest move to help ease its debt burden.
Garuda has also completed a debt restructuring negotiation with
its biggest creditor, the state lender Bank Mandiri.
Garuda received IDR1 trillion from the government in 2006 to help
it keep flying and has been negotiating with bondholders since
2007 over notes that weren't redeemed, according to Bloomberg
News.
About Garuda Indonesia
Headquartered in Jakarta, Indonesia, government-owned airline PT
Garuda Indonesia -- http://www.garuda-indonesia.com/--
currently has a fleet of about 77 aircraft offering service to
some 27 domestic and 33 international destinations. Under its
Citilink brand, it serves 10 other domestic routes. Garuda also
ships about 200,000 tons of cargo a month and operates a
computerized tracking system.
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AMERICAN INT'L: Has Deal to Sell 2 Japanese Units to Prudential
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The Wall Street Journal's Leslie Scism and Anupreeta Das report
that Prudential Financial Inc. is nearing a deal to buy two
Japanese life-insurance companies -- AIG Star Life Insurance Co.
and AIG Edison Life Insurance Co. -- from American International
Group Inc., for a combined $4 billion to $5 billion, according to
people familiar with the matter.
The Journal says Newark, N.J.-based Prudential -- not related to
the U.K.'s Prudential PLC -- has significant operations in Japan,
and it has publicly stated its interest in expanding there.
A pact is believed to be a few days away from completion, the
people told the Journal. They added that discussions are fluid
and last-minute snags could derail any deal.
About AIG
American International Group, Inc. -- http://www.aig.com/-- is an
international insurance organization with operations in more than
130 countries and jurisdictions. AIG companies serve commercial,
institutional and individual customers through one of the most
extensive worldwide property-casualty networks of any insurer. In
addition, AIG companies are leading providers of life insurance
and retirement services around the world. AIG common stock is
listed on the New York Stock Exchange, as well as the stock
exchanges in Ireland and Tokyo.
In September 2008, AIG experienced a liquidity crunch when its
credit ratings were downgraded below "AA" levels by Standard &
Poor's, Moody's Investors Service and Fitch Ratings. AIG almost
collapsed under the weight of bad bets it made insuring mortgage-
backed securities. The Company, however, was bailed out by the
Federal Reserve, but even after an initial infusion of
$85 billion, losses continued to grow. The later rescue packages
brought the total to $182 billion, making it the biggest federal
bailout in U.S. history.
AIG has been working to protect and enhance the value of its key
businesses, execute an orderly asset disposition plan, and
position itself for the future. AIG has sold a number of its
subsidiaries and other assets to pay down loans received from the
U.S. government, and continues to seek buyers of its assets.
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AORANGI SECURITIES: HC Partners Directors Caught Up in Hubbard Web
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The statutory managers of Aorangi Securities Ltd. and 11 entities
associated with Allan Hubbard said their appointment to a company
owned and managed by Timaru accountants HC Partners is not a
reflection on the firm's trustee management, Tamsyn Parker writes
for the New Zealand Herald.
The NZ Herald says Hubbard Churcher Trust Management and
Forresters Nominees Company were added to the list of businesses
under management by Trevor Thorton, Richard Simpson and Graeme
McGlinn on Monday.
Hubbard Churcher Trust Management is owned and managed by the
partners of HC Partners and used to be known as Hubbard Churcher,
the report discloses.
According to the report, Allan Hubbard resigned as a director of
the accountancy firm on June 29 -- nine days after the statutory
managers were appointed to manage his and wife Jean's assets as
well as Aorangi Securities and seven trusts.
The report relates Mr. McGlinn said the directors of HC Partners
had been "caught up" in the complex ownership arrangement that was
part of Hubbard Management Funds.
Both Hubbard Churcher Trust Management and Forresters Nominee
Company hold assets associated with Hubbard Management Funds, the
report adds.
"I would like to make it clear that the statutory management is in
no way a reflection on the directors' management of their clients'
trusts," the report quoted Mr. McGlinn as saying. "It merely
provides us with the control we need in protecting and managing
the investments in Allan Hubbard's Hubbard Management Funds
business," he added.
A spokesman for the statutory managers said they would release
their third report on the Hubbard entities next week, the NZ
Herald relates.
As reported in the Troubled Company Reporter-Asia Pacific on
June 23, 2010, Bloomberg News said New Zealand appointed statutory
managers for Aorangi Securities Ltd. and seven trusts, which are
associated with Allan Hubbard, to protect investors and prevent
fraud. Mr. Hubbard and his wife are also subject to statutory
management because they are so closely connected with the
businesses. The seven charitable trusts included in the statutory
management are Te Tua, Otipua, Oxford, Regent, Morgan, Benmore and
Wai-iti. Trevor Thornton and Richard Simpson of Grant Thornton
were appointed as statutory managers. More than 400 investors in
Aorangi Securities owed NZ$96 million have been told by the
statutory managers they will not receive any return of capital or
interest in the short term, stuff.co.nz said.
The Temple Bar Family Trust and Barns Charitable Trust were also
put into statutory management earlier this month on recommendation
from the Securities Commission.
Aorangi Securities Ltd was incorporated in 1974 and is solely
controlled by the Hubbards.
LIGHTER QUAY: Owners Want to Cancel Leases of 19 More Rooms
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The Westin Hotel unit owners are seeking to cancel the leases of a
further 19 rooms at the five-star hotel in the next two weeks,
Susie Nordqvist at The New Zealand Herald reports.
The NZ Herald says receiver KordaMentha has confirmed it will not
be contesting the application.
According to the report, the owners' representative Graeme
Wilkinson said the leases of another 19 units at the hotel are due
to be terminated in the next two weeks, raising the possibility
that more jobs at the hotel could go.
The NZ Herald relates KordaMentha said it did not "at this stage"
anticipate further redundancies as a result of the latest court
application.
Mr. Wilkinson said the owners were also due in court next month
where they would be contesting the validity of certain body
corporate rules affecting the owners, according to the report.
The NZ Herald quoted Mr. Wilkinson as saying: "Currently the body
corporate has rules which give unequal voting power to the
receiver and as a result the owners are unable to access their
rooms. The receiver has told us he's cutting the power off,
cutting the phone off and cutting the television off."
"We will be contesting the validity of those rules and asking that
the court see certain body corporate rules as ultra vires, or
unenforceable," he said, the report notes.
The report relates Michael Stiassny of KordaMentha said nobody had
been denied access to their property.
About Lighter Quay
Lighter Quay Hotel Management manages Auckland's five-star, NZ$130
million, 172-room Westin Hotel.
As reported in the Troubled Company Reporter-Asia Pacific on
July 2, 2010, Michael Stiassny and Brendon Gibson of KordaMentha
have been appointed as receivers to Lighter Quay Hotel Management
by major creditor Bank of Scotland International, which has
security from a loan agreement made in September 2007. Lighter
Quay Hotel Management is owned by property developer Nigel
McKenna, whose company Melview Developments built the hotel and
surrounding Lighter Quay development at Auckland's Viaduct
Harbour. The company also owes money to more than 100 investors,
many of them Asian, who bought rooms in the hotel and leased them
to the management company.
PROPERTY FOOD: Receivers Move on NZ$1 Million Waimarama Mansion
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Property Food and Technology's NZ$1.25 million beachfront property
at Waimarama is up for auction by receivers appointed by South
Canterbury Finance, Hawke's Bay Today reports. The property is a
two-storey, three-bedroom house.
The report relates that Property Food and Technology went into
receivership on August 3. The company's sole director and
shareholder is Feilding businessman Kenneth Thurston.
According to the report, three of Mr. Thurston's companies were
placed in receivership in relation to a NZ$14 million loan owed to
South Canterbury Finance.
The report notes that a fourth company owned and directed by Mr.
Thurston, Advanced Logistics, is also in the hands of receivers,
appointed by Farmers Mutual Finance.
Nick Thompson from PKF Goldsmith Fox, receiver for Property Food
and Technology, said the South Canterbury loan was spread across
several of Mr. Thurston's companies under a cross-guarantee, the
report discloses. Property Food and Technology appeared to be
used as a property holding company, the report says.
"Unfortunately it's linked to other companies which are in
receivership and because of a number of cross-guarantees, this
company has been dragged into the receivership," the report quoted
Mr. Thompson as saying.
The report says that two other properties owned by the company
were also likely to be sold.
Property Food and Technology is a property holding company based
in New Zealand.
SOUTH CANTERBURY: Trustee Repays NZ$350 Million to Bondholders
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Marta Steeman at BusinessDay.co.nz reports that investors holding
NZ$350 million of bonds in South Canterbury Finance were repaid on
Thursday.
An announcement on the repayment of SCF debenture holders and
depositors is likely next week, the report says.
According to the report, Trustee Executors, acting on behalf of
the investors, said the bond holders investments were guaranteed
under the Retail Deposit Guarantee Scheme. The guarantee was
triggered after SCF asked the trustee to appoint receivers on
August 31.
BusinessDay.co.nz discloses that bond holders represent about
NZ$350 million of the NZ$1.6 billion owed to SCF secured investors
in debt securities.
The trustee, as cited by BusinessDay.co.nz, said the repayment to
bondholders was full and final payment.
About South Canterbury
Based in New Zealand, South Canterbury Finance Limited (NZE:SCFHA)
-- http://www.scf.co.nz/-- is engaged in the provision of
financial services. The Company's principal activities are
borrowing funds from public and institutional investors and on-
lending those funds to the business, plant and equipment,
property, rural and consumer sectors. It typically advances funds
by means of hire purchase, floor plans, leasing of plant, vehicles
and equipment, personal loans, business term loans and revolving
credit facilities, mortgages against property, and other financial
instruments, including consumer loan insurance. Southbury Group
Limited holds a controlling interest in the Company. Its
subsidiaries include Ashburtin Finance Ltd, Auckland Finance Ltd,
Canterbury Finance Ltd, Coversure Guarantee Ltd, Face Finance Ltd,
Helicopter Nominees Ltd, Hotnchurch Ltd, Otage Finance Ltd,
Palmerston North Finance Ltd, Rental cars Ltd, ZSCFG Systems Ltd,
Walkato Finance Ltd and Wellington Finance Ltd.
On August 31, 2010, Trustees Executors Limited, as trustee for
South Canterbury Finance charging group, appointed Kerryn Downey
and William Black of McGrathNicol as receivers of the charging
group's secured assets.
"As Trustee, we have had South Canterbury Finance under heightened
surveillance since 2008. As part of that, SCF was granted a
Trustee waiver in February 2010 to allow it time to recapitalise.
Unfortunately, the Company's Directors have advised us that they
have not been successful with respect to a recapitalization and
requested us to appoint a receiver. At this point we, as Trustee,
agree that it is the best interests of debenture, deposit and bond
holders to do that," said Yogesh Mody, Southern Regional Manager
for Trustees Executors Limited.
The New Zealand government said it would repay South Canterbury's
35,000 depositors and stockholders NZ$1.6 billion under the crown
retail deposit guarantee scheme.
* NEW ZEALAND: Number of Firms Going Insolvent Rises
----------------------------------------------------
Increasing numbers of New Zealand companies are likely to become
insolvent as the economy moves slowly out of recession, The
New Zealand Herald reports citing Mike Whale, a consultant with
law firm Lowndes Associates, who chaired an Auckland insolvency
conference this week.
The NZ Herald relates Mr. Whale said the number of non-finance-
sector collapses had so far failed to reach the levels expected
when the recession began. But he said a slow recovery was likely
to see insolvencies increasing as businesses lacking cashflow and
credit became unable to keep up with the pace of growth in the
economy.
Mr. Whale's comments were echoed in a recent Massey University
study that indicated this year was likely to be the toughest since
the downturn began for many small-to-medium companies, the NZ
Herald says.
The NZ Herald reports that Peter Sherwin, a partner and chairman
of Grant Thornton's Wellington office, said the high number of
receiverships and insolvencies he had expected at the recession's
outset had failed to materialize. This was partly a result of
banks taking a less aggressive, more collaborative approach to
companies facing difficulties, he said.
Like Mr. Whale, however, Mr. Sherwin said the number of
insolvencies was likely to increase in the near future, the NZ
Herald adds.
Insolvency occurs when a business no longer has the ability to pay
its debts and can result in proceedings such as receivership and
liquidation.
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S R I L A N K A
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* Moody's Assigns 'B1' Issuer Rating on Sri Lanka Government
------------------------------------------------------------
Moody's Investors Service has assigned a B1 foreign currency
issuer rating to the government of Sri Lanka. The outlook is
stable.
Ratings Rationale
The end of Sri Lanka's civil conflict and a structural improvement
in its economic prospects were important considerations for the
ratings decision.
The stable outlook balances ongoing policy efforts to improve
fiscal and balance of payments fundamentals and maintain low
inflation, against a large, albeit improving, government debt
overhang.
Sri Lanka's ratings are based on four key methodological factors:
1. Low economic strength: derived from a small, relatively open
and lower-middle income economy, which has grown appreciably
despite the long civil war and several external shocks. A
sustained track record of rapid economic growth with
reasonable external balance and restrained inflation which,
coupled with further diversification of the economic base,
could support an improved assessment of the country's economic
strength.
2. Medium institutional strength: supported chiefly by reasonably
strong monetary management through the long civil war,
strategic policy reforms and initiatives undertaken during the
conflict, and a strong relationship with official creditors
and key bilateral partners. This sets the stage for a
sustained rebound in the economy. Moody's assessment also
incorporates the World Bank's moderate rankings for Sri Lanka
for rule of law and government effectiveness. The development
of contractual savings institutions and fairly broad domestic
financial markets have helped to accommodate the sovereign's
large fiscal financing needs.
3. Low government financial strength: reflects the government's
large debt and debt service burden, and lingering external
vulnerabilities, which Moody's recognizes as being largely due
to wartime circumstances. However, these risks are being
offset by growing foreign investor interest and improvement in
domestic competitiveness, which should support the balance of
payments position. There are also proposed fiscal reforms
which are expected to lower future budget deficits. Moreover,
the country's improving growth prospects and a downshift in
local interest rates will also support the government's debt
dynamics.
4. Medium susceptibility to event risk: reflects the resilience
of Sri Lanka's constitutional democracy, which has withstood a
prolonged civil conflict that has left its core policy
institutions and resident confidence un-damaged. However,
financial and contingent liability risks, relative to the
sovereign's strained balance sheet and lingering external
financing risks, are still considered as constraints, although
these may ease over time.
Rating outlook:
"The stable outlook on the B1 foreign currency sovereign rating
encapsulates Moody's expectation that the re-integration of the
northern and eastern regions into Sri Lanka's economy will sustain
a higher growth rate with single-digit inflation without
destabilizing the external current account position. The outlook
also reflects considerable scope for fiscal reforms and high
likelihood of foreign investment inflows against lingering risks
posed by a large government debt overhang and remaining, though,
diminishing, external financing risks," says Mr. Aninda Mitra, a
Moody's Vice President and lead sovereign analyst for Sri Lanka.
"The stable outlook also considers Sri Lanka's small size, partial
dollarization, and relatively modest gross domestic savings.
Moody's therefore place more forward-looking credit emphasis on an
improvement in fiscal management, which is an area where reforms
are planned, but a track record is awaited," adds Mitra.
What Could Change the Rating -- Up:
An improvement in the government's fiscal and debt positions;
lower and less volatile inflation; and, sustainable improvements
in foreign currency reserve adequacy, supported in particular by
larger foreign direct investment inflows.
What Could Change the Rating -- Down:
Failure to progress on fiscal consolidation, or a loss of
inflation control, and a substantial worsening of the country's
external balance and foreign currency liquidity position. A
reversal of recently achieved political stability, which could
adversely impact resident and foreign investor confidence.
Regulatory Disclosures
Information sources used to prepare the credit rating are these:
parties involved in the ratings, public information.
Moody's Investors Service considers the quality of information
available on the issuer or obligation satisfactory for the
purposes of assigning a credit rating.
MOODY'S adopts all necessary measures so that the information it
uses in assigning a credit rating is of sufficient quality and
from sources MOODY'S considers to be reliable including, when
appropriate, independent third-party sources. However, MOODY'S is
not an auditor and cannot in every instance independently verify
or validate information received in the rating process.
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T A I W A N
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AMERICAN INT'L: Aborts Deal With Consortium Over Nan Shan Sale
--------------------------------------------------------------
Early this month, a regulator in Taiwan rejected a $2.15 billion
sale of American International Group's Taiwanese life-insurance
business to a group of Hong Kong investors, forcing AIG to
reassess its options for the unit.
The Wall Street Journal's Leslie Scism and Anupreeta Das report
that this week, the investors and AIG said they agreed to abort
the consortium's attempt to purchase the unit.
As reported by the Troubled Company Reporter on September 2, 2010,
Ting-I Tsai and Aries Poon, writing for The Wall Street Journal,
said Taiwan's Financial Supervisory Commission decided to reject
the deal because it had doubts about China Strategic Holdings
Ltd.'s financial strength and commitment to AIG's Nan Shan Life
Insurance Co., which controls more than a 30% share of Taiwan's
life-insurance market.
The Journal had reported that the consortium set up by China
Strategic and Primus Financial Holdings Ltd. can file an appeal
within 30 days. The report also said Taiwan's insurance regulator
said it hoped AIG could continue to operate the insurance unit in
Taiwan. But if not, the regulator hoped AIG could find a buyer
that "fits everybody's interests," said Thomas Huang, director of
the FSC's Insurance Bureau.
The TCR, citing Dow Jones Newswires, reported August 26, 2010,
that AIG said it is committed to selling its stake in Nan Shan to
the China Strategic consortium, and it won't entertain any other
offers. According to Dow Jones, AIG explicitly said for the first
time that it "has no intention of selling its stake to any other
party, and for example, will not entertain an offer from
Chinatrust."
Dow Jones said China Strategic has denied links to China, and AIG
has said it received "legally binding representations" from the
consortium that no Chinese money is being used to fund the deal.
The consortium and AIG recently extended the deal's deadline to
Oct. 12.
About AIG
American International Group, Inc. -- http://www.aig.com/-- is an
international insurance organization with operations in more than
130 countries and jurisdictions. AIG companies serve commercial,
institutional and individual customers through one of the most
extensive worldwide property-casualty networks of any insurer. In
addition, AIG companies are leading providers of life insurance
and retirement services around the world. AIG common stock is
listed on the New York Stock Exchange, as well as the stock
exchanges in Ireland and Tokyo.
In September 2008, AIG experienced a liquidity crunch when its
credit ratings were downgraded below "AA" levels by Standard &
Poor's, Moody's Investors Service and Fitch Ratings. AIG almost
collapsed under the weight of bad bets it made insuring mortgage-
backed securities. The Company, however, was bailed out by the
Federal Reserve, but even after an initial infusion of
$85 billion, losses continued to grow. The later rescue packages
brought the total to $182 billion, making it the biggest federal
bailout in U.S. history.
AIG has been working to protect and enhance the value of its key
businesses, execute an orderly asset disposition plan, and
position itself for the future. AIG has sold a number of its
subsidiaries and other assets to pay down loans received from the
U.S. government, and continues to seek buyers of its assets.
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V I E T N A M
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MILITARY COMMERCIAL: Moody's Assigns First Time Low-B Ratings
-------------------------------------------------------------
Moody's Investors Service has for the first time assigned ratings
to Military Commercial Joint Stock Bank:
? B1/Not-Prime long and short-term foreign currency deposits
? Ba3/Not-Prime long and short-term local currency deposits
? Ba3/Not-Prime long and short-term foreign currency Issuer
Ratings
? Ba3/Not-Prime long and short-term local currency Issuer Ratings
? Bank Financial Strength Rating of D-
The outlook for all the ratings is stable, except for the foreign
currency deposit rating, which carries a negative outlook in line
with the negative outlook on Vietnam's foreign currency debt and
deposit ceilings.
Ratings Rationale
"The BFSR of D-, which translates into a Baseline Credit
Assessment of Ba3, reflects the bank's modest franchise in
Vietnam, in a highly competitive environment. The bank has fairly
healthy financial metrics, comparable to higher-rated regional
peers, with consistently good profitability in recent years," says
Karolyn Seet, a Moody's AVP.
"The rating is also supported by the bank's comfortable liquidity,
its solid capitalization ratios and its good reported asset
quality."
"Constraining factors include the bank's limited franchise, its
narrow product diversification, and the inherent challenges of the
Vietnamese operating environment," adds Seet. "In addition, the
company's corporate governance, risk management, and control
systems are still evolving."
In Moody's view, other constraining factors are rapid credit
growth, the lack of international diversification, and modest loan
loss-reserve coverage.
A significant proportion of the bank's off-balance sheet
commitments -- almost the size of its loan portfolio and
consisting largely of letters of credit -- is also a concern.
Should these off-balance sheet items need to be funded, the bank's
capital and liquidity ratios would be negatively affected if
appropriate actions are not taken to cushion any shortfalls.
The bank may not be able to sustain its good financial metrics
over the medium term, due primarily to concerns about the
operating environment. The Vietnamese economy has registered high
growth rates, but remains fragile and vulnerable to volatility.
Based on audited reports at the end of 2009, MB is the eighth-
largest bank in Vietnam. Its main business -- which comprises
some 48% of its loan portfolio -- involves lending to small and
medium-sized enterprises. It controls 3.1% of system deposits and
2.3% of system loans, and its lending is weighted towards the
commercial and SME segments.
MB plans to raise capital in the near term to provide a larger
cushion to absorb losses. The bank's capitalization is adequate
at this point, although additional capital may be needed to
support the 50%-100% loan growth expected over the medium term.
In this context, in accordance with Basel I calculations, the
bank's current Tier 1 ratio was 12.4% at December 31, 2009, higher
than the regional D- peer median of 7.4%. MB plans to increase
its chartered capital to VND7.3 trillion from VND6.2 trillion by
end-2010. The capital will be replenished by the issuance of new
shares.
The BFSR of D- is based on Moody's view that MB's plans to raise
capital plans are well under way. It is also based on Moody's
expectation that the bank will maintain strong capital ratios even
as it pursues its high growth strategy.
However, even though its non-performing loan ratio is low, due in
part to its high loan growth, its rapid credit growth (88% in
2009) raises the risk of increased asset quality problems.
In Moody's opinion, this risk is compounded by (1) an ineffective
legal system, which limits the recovery rates on bad loans; (2)
poor credit data on smaller customers, a group that underpins MB's
franchise; and (3) a modest level of loan loss reserve coverage.
Because of the fiercely competitive environment in its core
commercial and SME segments, the bank will find it challenging to
enhance its retail franchise and fee-based income, while
protecting its interest margins.
In Moody's view, a ratings upgrade is unlikely in the near term,
given the numerous challenges the bank is facing, among them: (1)
the potential pressure stemming from problems loans because of its
rapid growth plans; (2) a decline in its net interest margins,
reflecting price competition in customer deposits -- the core of
the bank's funding structure -- and an intensification of
competition in customer lending; (3) the need to further enhance
its technological infrastructure as well as its risk management
and corporate governance; and (4) its exposure to the country's
undiversified and challenging operating environment, characterized
by high inflation and a tightening monetary policy, which makes
access to funding a major concern.
A downgrade in the near term is not anticipated, although a
ratings downgrade could be triggered by (1) a reduction in the
bank's Tier 1 ratio to less than 10%; (2) severe deterioration in
asset quality, such that the ratio of NPLs to capital and loan-
loss reserves rise above 40%; and (3) more aggressive lending
practices in the face of harsh competition, weakening
profitability, and deteriorating asset quality.
In a medium-support country like Vietnam, MB's long-term global
local currency deposit rating of Ba3 is based on Moody's
assessment of some degree of systemic support. However, the
degree in this case is not sufficient to lift the bank's GLC
deposit rating.
The GLC deposit rating therefore does not benefit from any uplift
from the Ba3 BCA. The bank's long-term foreign and local currency
issuer ratings are also positioned at Ba3. Both local- and
foreign-currency short-term deposit and issuer ratings are Not-
Prime.
Established in 1994, MB is headquartered in Hanoi. The bank
reported total assets of VND69,142 billion (approximately USD3.7
billion) at December 31, 2009.
Regulatory Disclosures
Information sources used to prepare the credit rating are these:
parties involved in the ratings, public information, confidential
and proprietary Moody's Investors Service's information.
Moody's Investors Service considers the quality of information
available on the issuer or obligation satisfactory for the
purposes of assigning a credit rating.
MOODY'S adopts all necessary measures so that the information it
uses in assigning a credit rating is of sufficient quality and
from sources MOODY'S considers to be reliable including, when
appropriate, independent third-party sources. However, MOODY'S is
not an auditor and cannot in every instance independently verify
or validate information received in the rating process.
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* Large Companies with Insolvent Balance Sheets
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Total
Total Shareholders
Assets Equity
Company Ticker (US$MM) (US$MM)
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AUSTRALIA
ADVANCE HEAL-NEW AHGN 16.93 -8.23
ARASOR INTERNATI ARR 19.21 -26.51
AUSTAR UNITED AUN 502.05 -284.60
AUSTRAILIAN Z-PP AZCCA 77.74 -2.57
AUSTRALIAN ZIRC AZC 77.74 -2.57
AUTRON CORP LTD AAT 32.39 -13.42
BCD RESOURCES OP BCO 22.09 -61.19
BCD RESOURCES-PP BCOCC 22.09 -61.19
BIRON APPAREL LT BIC 19.71 -2.22
CENTRO PROPERTIE CNP 14,253.26 -825.84
CHALLENGER INF-A CIF 2,161.41 -339.11
CHEMEQ LTD CMQ 25.19 -24.25
ELLECT HOLDINGS EHG 18.25 -15.49
HEALTH CORP LTD HEA 13.85 -0.97
HYRO LTD HYO 11.81 -5.15
IVANHOE AUST LTD IVA 49.44 -6.51
JAMES HARDIE-CDI JHX 2,132.00 -26.70
JAMES HARDIE NV JHXCC 2,132.00 -26.70
MAC COMM INFR-CD MCGCD 8,104.42 -103.34
NATURAL FUEL LTD NFL 19.38 -121.51
ORION GOLD NL ORN 12.37 -24.99
POWERLAN LTD PWR 30.84 -5.94
SCIGEN LTD-CUFS SIE 69.94 -29.79
SHELL VILLAGES A SVC 13.47 -1.66
TAKORADI LTD TKG 13.99 -0.41
VERTICON GROUP VGP 10.08 -29.12
CHINA
BAOCHENG INVESTM 600892 22.47 -3.17
CHANGAN INFO-A 600706 20.37 -7.96
CHENGDE DALU -B 200160 26.84 -6.15
CHENGDU UNION-A 693 39.91 -14.85
CHINA KEJIAN-A 35 85.26 -186.04
DATONG CEMENT-A 673 20.42 -2.75
DONGGUAN FANGD-A 600656 22.37 -60.70
DONGXIN ELECTR-A 600691 13.31 -20.95
GUANGDONG ORIE-A 600988 11.79 -7.36
GUANGMING GRP -A 587 46.84 -39.50
GUANGXIA YINCH-A 557 30.00 -31.75
HEBEI BAOSHUO -A 600155 114.87 -390.50
HEBEI JINNIU C-A 600722 231.07 -236.93
HUASU HOLDINGS-A 509 81.80 -4.82
HUNAN ANPLAS CO 156 39.16 -65.29
JIANGSU CHINES-A 805 12.46 -12.21
JINCHENG PAPER-A 820 255.17 -31.31
JINHUA GROUP-A 818 334.60 -45.66
LIAOYUAN DEHENG 600699 120.45 -31.43
MUDAN AUTOMOBI-H 8188 36.26 -0.61
NINGBO YIDONG-H 8249 43.21 -33.74
QINGHAI SUNSHI-A 600381 108.89 -24.71
SHAANXI QINLIN-A 600217 233.75 -37.00
SHANG BROAD-A 600608 69.72 -20.98
SHANG HONGSHENG 600817 15.37 -460.74
SHANGHAI WORLDBE 600757 154.83 -257.96
SHENZ CHINA BI-A 17 24.86 -272.59
SHENZ CHINA BI-B 200017 24.86 -272.59
SHENZHEN DAWNC-A 863 26.90 -151.27
SHENZHEN KONDA-A 48 116.05 -0.97
SHENZHEN SHENX-A 34 21.92 -118.85
SHENZHEN ZERO-A 7 51.44 -6.96
SHIJIAZHUANG D-A 958 216.46 -76.14
SICHUAN DIRECT-A 757 103.56 -138.84
SICHUAN GOLDEN 600678 233.64 -37.42
TAIYUAN TIANLO-A 600234 52.47 -27.08
TIANJIN MARINE 600751 78.09 -63.86
TIANJIN MARINE-B 900938 78.09 -63.86
TIBET SUMMIT I-A 600338 83.10 -1.66
TOPSUN SCIENCE-A 600771 155.93 -158.88
WINOWNER GROUP C 600681 11.13 -72.07
WUHAN BOILER-B 200770 269.09 -143.61
WUHAN GUOYAO-A 600421 11.02 -24.12
XIAMEN OVERSEA-A 600870 338.03 -139.08
XINHUA FINANCE 9399 35.80 -1.17
YANBIAN SHIXIA-A 600462 208.72 -14.53
YIBIN PAPER IN-A 600793 111.63 -0.13
YUEYANG HENGLI-A 622 36.02 -16.09
YUNNAN MALONG-A 600792 122.13 -50.67
ZHANGJIAJIE TO-A 430 45.95 -4.59
ZHONGCHANG MAR-A 600242 20.42 -1.12
HONG KONG
ASIA TELEMEDIA L 376 16.62 -5.37
ASIAN CAPITAL RE 8025 21.97 -0.68
BUILDMORE INTL 108 13.08 -43.45
CHINA HEALTHCARE 673 37.98 -2.81
CMMB VISION HOLD 471 41.31 -5.11
COSMO INTL 1000 2930 83.67 -25.33
COSMO INTL 1000 120 83.67 -25.33
CROSBY CAPITAL 8088 13.84 -14.46
EGANAGOLDPFEIL 48 557.89 -132.86
FULBOND HLDGS 1041 54.53 -24.07
HAO WEN HOLDINGS 8019 22.57 -0.46
IMAGI INTERNATIO 585 11.29 -21.23
JIAN EPAYMENT 8165 14.66 -1.12
MELCOLOT LTD 8198 63.25 -34.53
MITSUMARU EAST K 2358 21.23 -9.04
NEW CITY CHINA 456 112.20 -14.59
NGAI LIK INDL 332 21.16 -3.64
PAC PLYWOOD 767 68.66 -12.31
PALADIN LTD 495 155.31 -10.91
PCCW LTD 8 5,350.25 -416.24
PROVIEW INTL HLD 334 314.87 -294.85
SINO RESOURCES G 223 25.07 -39.10
TACK HSIN HLDG 611 27.01 -62.70
TLT LOTTOTAINMEN 8022 25.21 -8.78
TONIC IND HLDGS 978 56.17 -54.52
INDONESIA
ASIA PACIFIC POLY 485.05 -844.50
ERATEX DJAJA ERTX 11.30 -18.23
JAKARTA KYOEI ST JKSW 28.61 -45.23
MITRA INTERNATIO MIRA 990.92 -217.75
MITRA RAJASA-RTS MIRA-R2 990.92 -217.75
MULIA INDUSTRIND MLIA 360.87 -368.54
PANASIA FILAMENT PAFI 45.10 -8.20
PANCA WIRATAMA PWSI 30.32 -37.84
PRIMARINDO ASIA BIMA 12.22 -21.89
STEADY SAFE TBK SAFE 11.85 -5.88
SURABAYA AGUNG SAIP 265.80 -83.61
UNITEX TBK UNTX 16.09 -16.28
INDIA
ALCOBEX METALS AML 16.59 -21.47
ARTSON ENGR ART 15.63 -1.61
ASHIMA LTD ASHM 63.65 -55.81
ATV PROJECTS ATV 60.46 -55.04
BALAJI DISTILLER BLD 66.32 -25.40
BELLARY STEELS BSAL 451.68 -108.50
BHAGHEERATHA ENG BGEL 22.65 -28.20
CAMBRIDGE SOLUTI CAMB 156.75 -46.79
CFL CAPITAL FIN CEATF 15.35 -46.89
COMPUTERSKILL CPS 14.90 -7.56
CORE HEALTHCARE CPAR 185.36 -241.91
DCM FINANCIAL SE DCMFS 16.06 -9.47
DIGJAM LTD DGJM 98.77 -14.62
DISH TV INDIA DITV 422.08 -127.61
DUNCANS INDUS DAI 133.65 -205.38
GANESH BENZOPLST GBP 43.99 -24.57
GEM SPINNERS LTD GEMS 15.23 -0.11
GLOBAL BOARDS GLB 14.98 -7.51
GSL INDIA LTD GSL 37.04 -42.34
GSL NOVA PETROCH GSLN 44.39 -0.93
GUJARAT SIDHEE GSCL 59.44 -0.66
HARYANA STEEL HYSA 10.83 -5.91
HENKEL INDIA LTD HNKL 102.05 -10.24
HFCL INFOTEL LTD HFCL 173.52 -101.57
HIMACHAL FUTURIS HMFC 406.63 -210.98
HINDUSTAN PHOTO HPHT 68.94 -1,147.18
HINDUSTAN SYNTEX HSYN 14.15 -3.66
HMT LTD HMT 142.67 -386.80
ICDS ICDS 13.30 -6.17
INDIA FOILS LTD IF 54.77 -2.70
INTEGRAT FINANCE IFC 45.56 -43.27
ITI LTD ITI 1,116.21 -0.80
JCT ELECTRONICS JCTE 122.54 -50.00
JD ORGOCHEM LTD JDO 10.46 -1.60
JENSON & NIC LTD JN 17.91 -84.78
JIK INDUS LTD KFS 20.63 -5.62
JK SYNTHETICS JKS 13.51 -3.03
JOG ENGINEERING VMJ 50.08 -10.08
KALYANPUR CEMENT KCEM 37.45 -45.90
KERALA AYURVEDA KRAP 13.99 -1.18
KINGFISHER AIR KAIR 1,781.30 -861.06
LLOYDS FINANCE LYDF 23.77 -10.87
LLOYDS STEEL IND LYDS 415.66 -63.93
MAHA RASHTRA APE MHAC 24.13 -14.27
MILLENNIUM BEER MLB 36.39 -3.20
MILTON PLASTICS MILT 18.31 -40.44
NICCO UCO ALLIAN NICU 32.23 -71.91
NK INDUS LTD NKI 49.04 -4.95
ORIENT PRESS LTD OP 16.70 -0.09
PANCHMAHAL STEEL PMS 51.02 -0.33
PARASRAMPUR SYN PPS 111.97 -317.11
PAREKH PLATINUM PKPL 61.08 -88.85
PEACOCK INDS LTD PCOK 11.40 -14.40
PIRAMAL LIFE SC PLSL 45.82 -32.69
POLAR INDS LTD PLI 11.61 -22.28
RAMA PHOSPHATES RMPH 34.07 -1.19
RATHI ISPAT LTD RTIS 44.56 -3.93
RELIGARE TECHNOV RTCL 44.13 -1.46
REMI METALS GUJA RMM 102.64 -5.29
RENOWNED AUTO PR RAP 14.12 -1.25
ROLLATAINERS LTD RLT 22.97 -22.24
ROYAL CUSHION RCVP 20.62 -20.95
SCOOTERS INDIA SCTR 13.29 -0.58
SHALIMAR WIRES SWRI 24.49 -49.90
SHAMKEN COTSYN SHC 23.13 -6.17
SHAMKEN MULTIFAB SHM 60.55 -13.26
SHAMKEN SPINNERS SSP 42.18 -16.76
SHREE GANESH FOR SGFO 44.50 -2.89
SHREE RAMA MULTI SRMT 63.73 -52.93
SIDDHARTHA TUBES SDT 70.93 -12.09
SIL BUSINESS ENT SILB 12.46 -19.96
SOUTHERN PETROCH SPET 1,584.27 -4.80
SPICEJET LTD SJET 220.03 -76.12
STERLING HOL RES SLHR 52.91 -0.63
STI INDIA LTD STIB 28.05 -8.04
TAMILNADU TELE TNT 12.82 -5.15
TATA TELESERVICE TTLS 1,069.83 -154.99
TRIUMPH INTL OXIF 58.46 -14.18
TRIVENI GLASS TRSG 24.39 -8.90
TUTICORIN ALKALI TACF 14.15 -11.20
UNIFLEX CABLES UFC 45.05 -0.90
UNIFLEX CABLES UFCZ 45.05 -0.90
UNIWORTH LTD WW 145.71 -114.87
USHA INDIA LTD USHA 12.06 -54.51
VENTURA TEXTILES VRTL 14.25 -0.33
WINDSOR MACHINES WML 14.50 -28.14
WIRE AND WIRELES WNW 115.34 -34.49
JAPAN
DAIWASYSTEM CO 8939 607.68 -259.76
DPG HOLDINGS INC 3781 11.77 -3.99
HARAKOSAN CO 8894 225.69 -62.68
JIPANGU HOLDINGS 2684 15.05 -8.38
KNT 9726 1,058.18 -13.37
L CREATE CO LTD 3247 42.34 -9.15
LCA HOLDINGS COR 4798 51.30 -2.57
NIHON INTER ELEC 6974 218.08 -50.73
PROPERST CO LTD 3236 305.90 -330.20
RAYTEX CORP 6672 41.66 -28.52
SAIKAYA CO LTD 8254 375.83 -72.59
SHINWA OX CORP 2654 41.06 -24.43
SHIOMI HOLDINGS 2414 190.97 -22.81
SUMITOMO MITSUI 1821 2,382.17 -98.97
TERRANETZ CO LTD 2140 11.63 -4.29
KOREA
AJU MEDIA SOL-PF 44775 13.82 -1.25
DAHUI CO LTD 55250 186.00 -1.50
DAISHIN INFO 20180 740.50 -158.45
KEYSTONE GLOBAL 12170 10.61 -0.74
KUKDONG CORP 5320 51.19 -1.39
KUMHO INDUS-PFD 2995 5,837.32 -967.28
KUMHO INDUSTRIAL 2990 5,837.32 -967.28
ORICOM INC 10470 82.65 -40.04
SAMT CO LTD 31330 200.83 -152.09
SEOUL MUTL SAVIN 16560 874.79 -34.13
TAESAN LCD CO 36210 296.83 -91.03
TONG YANG MAGIC 23020 355.15 -25.77
YOUILENSYS CORP 38720 166.70 -12.34
MALAYSIA
AXIS INCORPORATI AXIS 39.22 -86.70
GULA PERAK BHD GUP 91.03 -38.57
HO HUP CONSTR CO HO 68.68 -7.10
LCL CORP BHD LCL 45.27 -111.27
LIMAHSOON BHD LIMA 26.52 -1.56
LUSTER INDUSTRIE LSTI 22.97 -1.72
MEMS TECHNOLOGY MEMS 10.41 -20.77
NGIU KEE CO-BHD NKC 22.98 -0.16
OILCORP BHD OILC 91.94 -63.88
TRACOMA HOLDINGS TRAH 72.64 -6.19
NEW ZEALAND
DORCHESTER PAC DPC 77.28 -2.01
PHILIPPINES
APEX MINING 'B' APXB 45.84 -20.95
APEX MINING-A APX 45.84 -20.95
BENGUET CORP 'B' BCB 80.66 -37.36
BENGUET CORP-A BC 80.66 -37.36
CYBER BAY CORP CYBR 13.30 -83.83
EAST ASIA POWER PWR 42.01 -159.00
FIL ESTATE CORP FC 38.38 -13.37
FILSYN CORP A FYN 22.72 -10.89
FILSYN CORP. B FYNB 22.72 -10.89
GOTESCO LAND-A GO 18.68 -10.86
GOTESCO LAND-B GOB 18.68 -10.86
MRC ALLIED INC MRC 13.26 -5.43
PICOP RESOURCES PCP 105.66 -23.33
PRIME ORION PHIL POPI 90.35 -5.12
STENIEL MFG STN 22.11 -13.42
UNIVERSAL RIGHTF UP 45.12 -13.48
UNIWIDE HOLDINGS UW 52.80 -56.18
VICTORIAS MILL VMC 164.26 -18.20
SINGAPORE
ADV SYSTEMS AUTO ASA SP Equit 14.49 -12.12
ADVANCE SCT LTD ASCT SP Equi 16.05 -43.84
HL GLOBAL ENTERP HLGE SP Equi 93.41 -11.84
JURONG TECH IND JTL SP Equit 98.76 -227.28
LINDETEVES-JACOB LJ SP Equity 135.79 -90.16
SUNMOON FOOD COM SMOON SP Equ 14.19 -14.22
TT INTERNATIONAL TTI SP Equit 256.51 -50.62
THAILAND
ABICO HLDGS-F ABICO/F 15.28 -4.40
ABICO HOLDINGS ABICO 15.28 -4.40
ABICO HOLD-NVDR ABICO-R 15.28 -4.40
ASCON CONSTR-NVD ASCON-R 59.78 -3.37
ASCON CONSTRUCT ASCON 59.78 -3.37
ASCON CONSTRU-FO ASCON/F 59.78 -3.37
BANGKOK RUBBER BRC 95.77 -72.05
BANGKOK RUBBER-F BRC/F 95.77 -72.05
BANGKOK RUB-NVDR BRC-R 95.77 -72.05
CIRCUIT ELEC PCL CIRKIT 16.79 -96.30
CIRCUIT ELEC-FRN CIRKIT/F 16.79 -96.30
CIRCUIT ELE-NVDR CIRKIT-R 16.79 -96.30
DATAMAT PCL DTM 12.69 -6.13
DATAMAT PCL-NVDR DTM-R 12.69 -6.13
DATAMAT PLC-F DTM/F 12.69 -6.13
GRANDE ASSE-NVDR GRAND-R 206.18 -3.80
GRANDE ASSET H-F GRAND/F 206.18 -3.80
GRANDE ASSET HOT GRAND 206.18 -3.80
ITV PCL ITV 34.83 -100.25
ITV PCL-FOREIGN ITV/F 34.83 -100.25
ITV PCL-NVDR ITV-R 34.83 -100.25
K-TECH CONSTRUCT KTECH/F 39.74 -33.07
K-TECH CONSTRUCT KTECH 39.74 -33.07
K-TECH CONTRU-R KTECH-R 39.74 -33.07
KUANG PEI SAN POMPUI 17.70 -12.74
KUANG PEI SAN-F POMPUI/F 17.70 -12.74
KUANG PEI-NVDR POMPUI-R 17.70 -12.74
PATKOL PCL PATKL 52.89 -30.64
PATKOL PCL-FORGN PATKL/F 52.89 -30.64
PATKOL PCL-NVDR PATKL-R 52.89 -30.64
PICNIC CORPORATI PICNI 162.04 -79.86
PICNIC CORPORATI PICNI-R 162.04 -79.86
PICNIC CORPORATI PICNI/F 162.04 -79.86
PONGSAAP PCL PSAAP/F 23.00 -9.14
PONGSAAP PCL PSAAP 23.00 -9.14
PONGSAAP PCL-NVD PSAAP-R 23.00 -9.14
SAHAMITR PRESS-F SMPC/F 21.99 -4.01
SAHAMITR PRESSUR SMPC 21.99 -4.01
SAHAMITR PR-NVDR SMPC-R 21.99 -4.01
SUNWOOD INDS PCL SUN 19.86 -13.03
SUNWOOD INDS-F SUN/F 19.86 -13.03
SUNWOOD INDS-NVD SUN-R 19.86 -13.03
THAI-DENMARK PCL DMARK 15.72 -10.10
THAI-DENMARK-F DMARK/F 15.72 -10.10
THAI-DENMARK-NVD DMARK-R 15.72 -10.10
THAI-GERMAN PR-F TGPRO/F 53.47 -4.49
THAI-GERMAN PRO TGPRO 53.47 -4.49
THAI-GERMAN-NVDR TGPRO-R 53.47 -4.49
TRANG SEAFOOD TRS 13.34 -4.01
TRANG SEAFOOD-F TRS/F 13.34 -4.01
TRANG SFD-NVDR TRS-R 13.34 -4.01
UNIVERSAL S-NVDR USC-R 114.26 -20.53
UNIVERSAL STARCH USC 114.26 -20.53
UNIVERSAL STAR-F USC/F 114.26 -20.53
TAIWAN
CHIEN TAI CEMENT 1107 202.42 -33.40
HELIX TECH-EC 2479T 23.39 -24.12
HELIX TECH-EC IS 2479U 23.39 -24.12
HELIX TECHNOL-EC 2479S 23.39 -24.12
PRODISC TECH 2396 253.76 -36.04
TAIWAN KOL-E CRT 1606U 507.21 -147.14
TAIWAN KOLIN-EN 1606V 507.21 -147.14
TAIWAN KOLIN-ENT 1606W 507.21 -147.14
VERTEX PREC-ENTL 5318T 42.86 -0.71
VERTEX PRECISION 5318 42.86 -0.71
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