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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, August 10, 2012, Vol. 15, No. 159
Headlines
A U S T R A L I A
AZUMAH GROUP: Judson & Co Appointed as Administrators
SONRAY CAPITAL: Sole Director Committed for Trial
* AUSTRALIA: NSW Government to Probe Construction Firm Collapses
C H I N A
CHINA AUTOMATION: Moody's Says 1H2012 Profit Slump Credit Neg.
CHINA BANKING: Fitch Affirms 'BB' Issuer Default Rating
H O N G K O N G
ACCA LIMITED: Chan Wai Chun Heather Steps Down as Liquidator
APC SOLUTIONS: Liu and Yen Appointed as Liquidators
A.S.K. PACIFIC: Members' Final Meeting Set for Sept. 2
CARBO ANGLO-CHINESE: Members' Final Meeting Set for Sept. 4
CHIPCHASE LIMITED: Sung Mi Yin Mella Steps Down as Liquidator
DAY-FUND PROPERTIES: Members' Final Meeting Set for Sept. 4
EVER PRIME: Creditors' Proofs of Debt Due Aug. 24
EVERGREEN CORPORATION: Creditors' Proofs of Debt Due Aug. 24
FBT 18: Seng and Lo Step Down as Liquidators
FBT 21: Seng and Lo Step Down as Liquidators
I N D I A
ASHISH PIPES: ICRA Assigns '[ICRA]B' Rating to INR3cr Loans
KPR INDUSTRIES: ICRA Rates INR450cr Loan at '[ICRA]B+'
LAKSHMI GANAPATHI: ICRA Reaffirms '[ICRA]B+' Long-Term Rating
SATHYAM POWER: Fitch Cuts Rating on INR358.4-Mil. Debt at 'B+'
SRI AYYAPPA: ICRA Reaffirms 'B+' Rating on INR15cr LT Loan
SRI BUCHIYYAMMA: ICRA Reaffirms '[ICRA]B+' Rating on INR25cr Loan
SURYA SRI: ICRA Reaffirms 'B+' Rating on INR24.45cr Loan
TATA STEEL: Moody's Cuts CFR to 'B3'; Outlook Remains Negative
TRIOFAB (INDIA): ICRA Cuts Rating on INR7cr Loan to '[ICRA]B-'
N E W Z E A L A N D
NZF GROUP: High Court Lifts Asset Freeze Order
P H I L I P P I N E S
RURAL BANK OF VICTORIA: Placed Under PDIC Receivership
SECURITY BANK: Fitch Affirms 'BB' Issuer Default Rating
V I E T N A M
* VIETNAM: Moody's Maintains 'B1' Rating; Outlook Negative
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* Large Companies with Insolvent Balance Sheets
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AZUMAH GROUP: Judson & Co Appointed as Administrators
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SmartCompany reports that Azumah Group Holdings Pty Ltd, a
football boot and athletic shoe company featured on The Footy
Show and promoted by AFL legend Robert "Dipper" DiPierdomenico
and Melbourne Storm coach Craig Bellamy, has entered
administration.
Richard Judson and Loke Wong of Judson & Co were appointed as
administrators to Azumah last week. The first meeting of
creditors will be held on August 14.
Mr. Judson told SmartCompany he had not yet determined Azumah's
turnover or how many staff it employed.
"I was appointed on Friday [Aug. 3] and, before then, the company
had ceased trading," the report quotes Mr. Judson as saying.
"The company was set up mainly to do sales on the internet and I
can't find much evidence of sales taking place and I suspect that
is the reason for the appointment."
The administrators can be contacted at:
Richard Judson
Judson & Co
Suite 4, Level 1, 10 Park Road
CHELTENHAM VIC 3192
Tel No. (03)9585 4155
Fax No. (03)9585 8544
E-mail: mvol@dingley.net
SmartCompany relates that Mr. Judson said Azumah has debts
including "a couple of hundred thousand dollars" owed to secured
creditors and some debts to unsecured creditors as well.
The Azumah produced special shoes branded as "The Dipper" in
Hawthorn colours and "The Bellamy" in Melbourne Storm colours.
SONRAY CAPITAL: Sole Director Committed for Trial
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Mr. Russell Andrew Johnson, the sole director of Sonray Capital
Markets Pty Ltd, has been committed to stand trial at the Supreme
Court of Victoria on criminal charges brought by ASIC following a
three day committal proceeding in the Melbourne Magistrates
Court.
Mr. Johnson, of Toorak, Victoria, was committed on:
-- two charges of conspiracy to commit theft to the value of
AUD5,780,000;
-- two charges of conspiracy to engage in false accounting;
-- one charge of conspiracy to obtain financial advantage by
deception;
-- 17 charges of theft to the value of AUD742,641; and
two charges of submitting a false document to ASIC.
Mr. Johnson entered a plea of not guilty to the charges.
Mr. Johnson faces a maximum of ten years' imprisonment for each
of the state offences of conspiracy and theft and a term of five
years imprisonment in regards to the submission of a false
document to ASIC.
The charges relate to allegations that Mr. Johnson conspired with
another to utilise various Sonray client's trading accounts to
create numerous unfunded deposits for which no physical cash was
involved. This was done to either obtain funds for use by himself
or Sonray or to hedge the trading book against margin calls. The
effect of the unfunded accounting entries caused a deficiency in
the segregated clients trading accounts. Additionally, Mr.
Johnson faces charges that, in a solvency report submitted to
ASIC, there was a false statement about equity injections into
Sonray.
Mr. Johnson was granted bail and will appear at the Supreme Court
on Aug. 22, 2012, on conditions that he:
-- inform the informant of any change to his residential
address;
-- surrender his passport;
-- not attend any international port of departure; and
-- not contact any prosecution witness.
The matter was prosecuted by the Commonwealth Department of
Public Prosecutions.
Sonray was established in 2003 and held an Australian financial
services license. It was one of the first brokers in Australia to
provide advice on contracts for difference (CFDs). On June 22,
2010, John Lindholm and George Georges of Ferrier Hodgson were
appointed voluntary administrators. On Oct. 27, 2010, Sonray was
placed into liquidation. According to Ferrier Hodgson, Sonray, as
of June 22, 2010, had (i) gross client positions of AUD76.85
million; (ii) gross client holdings in either cash/equities held
by counterparties of AUD30.15 million; (iii) a shortfall of
AUD46.70 million; (iv) approximately 3,500 clients, and (v) 54
employees.
* AUSTRALIA: NSW Government to Probe Construction Firm Collapses
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SmartCompany reports that the New South Wales Government has
announced an inquiry will take place into the rising number of
collapses occurring in the state's construction industry.
SmartCompany relates that the announcement comes after the
collapse of key companies in the market. Reed Constructions
entered administration in June, while Kell and Rigby announced
its own downfall in February. Hundreds of staff have been left
without work, along with subcontractors and associated SMEs.
Both companies were conducting several key projects in the state,
the report notes.
Although the sector is concerned by the number of businesses
entering administration or receivership, some in the industry say
the factors leading to the collapses are complex and any inquiry
must take them into account, according to SmartCompany.
According to the report, NSW Finance Minister Greg Pearce said
the government is concerned about the "fragility of the
construction industry".
"Between 2009 and 2011, hundreds of companies in NSW collapsed
owing billions of dollars, slamming the brakes on vital projects
and investment," SmartCompany quotes Mr. Pearce as saying.
"Up to 24,000 unsecured creditors, including suppliers and
subcontractors, have been left out-of-pocket, some by millions of
dollars."
Bruce Collins QC will chair the inquiry, although no terms of
reference have been released yet. Mr. Pearce said Collins will
look at the extent and causes of insolvency in New South Wales,
and what reforms, if any, are needed, SmartCompany adds.
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CHINA AUTOMATION: Moody's Says 1H2012 Profit Slump Credit Neg.
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Moody's Investors Service says that China Automation Group
Limited's profit announcement on 18 July 2012 -- of a slow
recovery in its railway business division and substantial Y-o-Y
profit drop for 1H 2012 -- is credit negative.
CAG's new contract wins in its railway division, and particularly
the high-margin railway signal business, dropped substantially in
1H 2012, compared with strong first half-year results in 2011.
This decline was due to the suspension of major new railway
construction projects and bidding activities in China, following
the government's review of the country's total railway
development plan and investments after the Wenzhou high-speed
train accident in July 2011.
Moody's expects CAG's weaker profit would likely translate into
lower interest coverage in 1H 2012, and measured by
EBITDA/interest which may decline below the 3.5x level achieved
in FY2011.
This would position the company at the weaker end of its Ba3
rating.
But the profit warning has no immediate impact on CAG's Ba3
corporate family rating and the Ba3 rating of its USD senior
notes. Both ratings have a negative outlook, which has already
taken into consideration Moody's expectation of a profit
deterioration in 2012.
In assessing the current ratings, Moody's has considered CAG's
cash resources and bank facilities that well support its debt
servicing ability in the next 6-12 months.
CAG's ample liquidity is reflected by RMB0.8 billion in cash,
which was sufficient to cover short-term debt of RMB0.2 billion
as of December 2011.
In 1H 2012, CAG slowed down its investments and is likely to
maintain its current cash balance at not less than RMB 0.5
billion.
While the slowdown in the railway sector could affect CAG's
working capital position, CAG has taken pro-active measures, such
as requesting more cash deposits from its clients, as well as
reducing credit to them, to control its receivables collection
risk.
Another reason for maintaining the current rating is the
favorable long-term outlook for CAG's businesses; Moody's
believes that CAG will benefit from the Chinese government's
continued investments in railway infrastructure.
On July 31, 2012, the Ministry of Railways indicated that it
would increase China's railway infrastructure investment in 2012
by 16% to RMB470 billion, from the RMB406 billion announced
earlier in the year.
Given that the total railway infrastructure investment in 1H 2012
dropped by 39% Y-o-Y to RMB149 billion, there is some likelihood
that China will accelerate the railway investment substantially
in 2H 2012 in order to achieve the stated 2012 investment goal.
This could be positive to CAG.
In addition, CAG's Ba3 rating is supported by the stable
performance in its petrochemical division which contributed 53%
to its total revenue and 63% to its operating profit in 2011.
Total petrochemical contract wins in 1H 2012 were largely in line
with last year. CAG's petrochemical division also benefited from
the full consolidation of Wuzhong Instrument, a key joint
venture, by increasing its stake to 80% in May 2012, from 50%
previously.
Nevertheless, Moody's will continue to look out for any further
deterioration in CAG's financial and operating positions. CAG's
ratings could be negatively impacted if (1) China's railway
investment continues to be delayed or suspended, resulting in a
material decline in CAG's sales, and/or profit margins such that
its EBITDA margin falls below 15%; (2) CAG's petrochemical
divisions experience severe declines in contract wins due to
capex cuts by the petrochemical industries against the backdrop
of crude oil price fall; or (3) CAG's working capital management
worsens due to a large rise of bad debt or significant
lengthening of the collection period.
CHINA BANKING: Fitch Affirms 'BB' Issuer Default Rating
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Fitch Ratings has affirmed the Philippines-based China Banking
Corporation's ratings, including its 'BB' Long-Term Foreign-
Currency Issuer Default Rating and 'AA-(phl)' National Long-Term
Rating. The Outlook is Stable.
China Bank's ratings reflect its loan concentration and modest
franchise relative to larger domestic banks, notwithstanding its
strong niche in the Chinese Filipino SME market. The ratings
also consider the bank's satisfactory balance sheet and earnings,
which have helped support its resilience through economic cycles.
Upward rating action may arise over the medium-term if this
growth strategy translates into improved loan diversity and
earnings profile, as well as a stronger domestic franchise.
On the other hand, negative rating pressures may also arise from
rapid expansion, leading to a significant weakening of asset
quality or capital. However, Fitch views this as a low prospect
in the near term given its sound core capitalisation and
management's prudent record.
China Bank's loan loss absorption capacity is strong relative to
other rated Philippine banks, with a core Tier 1 capital adequacy
ratio of 16% at end-March 2012. The bank's reserve coverage on
non-performing loans was 135% and on foreclosed properties was
25% at end-2011, higher than the domestic peer average of around
100% and 15% respectively.
Fitch also expects China Bank to maintain a liquid balance sheet;
its loan/deposit ratio was 67% at end-March 2012. Its retail base
remains stable with individual depositors accounting for more
than 70% of total deposits.
Earnings are underpinned by reasonably broad-based revenue flows,
close oversight over operating costs and steady asset quality
despite expansion over the last five to six years. However,
profitability is likely to moderate in H212-2013 due to narrower
margins from tight competition in the corporate loan sector. The
bank's branch expansion to secure low-cost deposits has yielded
some results but overall funding costs may remain higher in the
medium term relative to larger domestic peers that have a higher
current and savings account mix. Fitch expects China Bank's
asset quality to be manageable in the near term, due to a steady
domestic economy and its satisfactory underwriting track record
which helps to partly mitigate loan concentration risk.
Its '4' Support Rating reflects a modest probability of
government support for the bank, due to its systemic importance
as a medium-sized Philippine bank with about 4% of banking system
assets.
The full list of rating actions is as follows:
China Bank:
-- Long-Term Foreign- and Local-Currency Issuer Default Ratings
affirmed at 'BB'; Outlook Stable
-- National Long-Term Rating affirmed at 'AA-(phl)'; Outlook
Stable
-- Viability Rating affirmed at 'bb'
-- Support Rating affirmed at '4'
-- Support Rating Floor affirmed at 'B+'
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ACCA LIMITED: Chan Wai Chun Heather Steps Down as Liquidator
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Chan Wai Chun Heather stepped down as liquidator of Acca Limited
on July 20, 2012.
APC SOLUTIONS: Liu and Yen Appointed as Liquidators
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Stephen Liu Yiu Keung and David Yen Ching Wai on July 19, 2012,
were appointed as joint and several liquidators of APC Solutions
(HK) Limited.
The liquidators may be reached at:
Stephen Liu Yiu Keung
David Yen Ching Wai
62/F, One Island East
18 Westlands Road
Island East, Hong Kong
A.S.K. PACIFIC: Members' Final Meeting Set for Sept. 2
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Members of A.S.K. Pacific Limited will hold their final general
meeting on Sept. 2, 2012, at 3:00 p.m., at 10/F, Allied Kajima
Building, 138 Gloucester Road, Wanchai, in Hong Kong.
At the meeting, Lam Ying Sui, the company's liquidator, will give
a report on the company's wind-up proceedings and property
disposal.
CARBO ANGLO-CHINESE: Members' Final Meeting Set for Sept. 4
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Members of Carbo Anglo-Chinese Kindergarten (Fanling) Limited
will hold their final meeting on Sept. 4, 2012, at 2:30 p.m., at
Rooms 2102-3 China Insurance Group Building, at 141 Des Voeux
Road Central, in Hong Kong.
At the meeting, Mak Kay Lung Dantes, the company's liquidator,
will give a report on the company's wind-up proceedings and
property disposal.
CHIPCHASE LIMITED: Sung Mi Yin Mella Steps Down as Liquidator
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Sung Mi Yin Mella stepped down as liquidator of Chipchase Limited
on July 27, 2012.
DAY-FUND PROPERTIES: Members' Final Meeting Set for Sept. 4
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Members of Day-Fund Properties Limited will hold their final
meeting on Sept. 4, 2012, at 3:00 p.m., at Rooms 2102-3 China
Insurance Group Building, at 141 Des Voeux Road Central, in Hong
Kong.
At the meeting, Mak Kay Lung Dantes, the company's liquidator,
will give a report on the company's wind-up proceedings and
property disposal.
EVER PRIME: Creditors' Proofs of Debt Due Aug. 24
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Creditors of Ever Prime Investments Limited, which is in members'
voluntary liquidation, are required to file their proofs of debt
by Aug. 24, 2012, to be included in the company's dividend
distribution.
The company commenced wind-up proceedings on July 23, 2012.
The company's liquidators are:
Ying Hing Chiu
Chan Mi Har
Level 28, Three Pacific Place
1 Queen's Road
East, Hong Kong
EVERGREEN CORPORATION: Creditors' Proofs of Debt Due Aug. 24
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Creditors of Evergreen Corporation Limited, which is in members'
voluntary liquidation, are required to file their proofs of debt
by Aug. 24, 2012, to be included in the company's dividend
distribution.
The company's liquidator is:
Anthony John Jex
2102, Tower Two
Lippo Center, 89 Queensway
Admiralty, Hong Kong
FBT 18: Seng and Lo Step Down as Liquidators
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Natalia K M Seng and Susan Y H Lo stepped down as liquidators of
FBT 18 Company Limited on July 14, 2012.
FBT 21: Seng and Lo Step Down as Liquidators
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Natalia K M Seng and Susan Y H Lo stepped down as liquidators of
FBT 21 Company Limited on July 14, 2012.
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ASHISH PIPES: ICRA Assigns '[ICRA]B' Rating to INR3cr Loans
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The rating of '[ICRA]B' has been assigned to the INR2.9 crore
long-term fund-based facilities and term loans of Ashish Pipes.
Amount
Facilities (INR Cr) Ratings
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Fund-based, Long- 2.35 [ICRA]B assigned
term facilities
Term Loans (incl. 0.55 [ICRA]B assigned
Standby Term Loan)
Non-fund Based, 3.00 [ICRA]A4 assigned
Short-term facilities
Unallocated Limits 0.10 [ICRA]B / A4 assigned
The rating of '[ICRA]A4' has also been assigned to the INR3 crore
short-term non-fund based limits of Ashish Pipes. Unallocated
limits of INR0.1 crore are interchangeable between long-term and
short-term limits and have been assigned [ICRA]B / [ICRA]A4
ratings.
The ratings factor in the highly competitive nature of the
polypipe industry, leading to pressure on margins; the firm's
modest scale of operations and low capacity utilisation levels;
vulnerability of profitability to fluctuations in polymer prices;
the concentration of customer base within Uttar Pradesh (UP) with
the customer base comprising of government departments - any
decline in order flow from these departments may lead to lower
volumes and revenues as experienced in FY2012. Being a
proprietorship concern, the capital structure is vulnerable to
withdrawal of capital. The financial profile is modest with
moderately high gearing levels and weak debt coverage indicators.
ICRA also notes that the firm had an instance of devolvement of
an LC in the recent past, which suggests pressure on liquidity;
any delays in payments by the government customers of the firm
may lead to stretched liquidity position. The ratings, however,
favorably factor in the long experience of the promoter of about
two decades in the industry; the favorable demand prospects for
PVC pipes from sectors such as agriculture and infrastructure;
and the established relationships with government departments
coupled with the latter's preference for UP-based manufacturers
leading to reasonable orders for the firm annually. The ability
of the entity to scale up volumes and profitability while
managing its working capital cycle will be the key rating
sensitivities.
Ashish Pipes is a proprietary firm, with Mrs. Anjana Gupta as the
proprietor. The entity manufactures UPVC (Unplasticised Poly-
vinyl Chloride) pipes and UPVC casing/ribbed screen pipes for
bore/tube wells, UPVC fabricated fittings and plumbing pipes.
Ashish Pipes began operations in 2000 with a manufacturing
capacity of 2,400 metric tonnes per annum (MTPA). The
manufacturing capacity of the unit has been gradually increased
to 15,000 MTPA. The entity primarily supplies to government
departments, primarily those of Uttar Pradesh.
In 2011-12, the company reported net profit of INR0.4 crore
(provisional) on operating income of INR20.0 crore (provisional)
as against net profit of INR0.8 crore on operating income of
INR29.2 crore in 2010-11.
KPR INDUSTRIES: ICRA Rates INR450cr Loan at '[ICRA]B+'
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ICRA has assigned long-term rating of '[ICRA]B+' to INR450.00
crore term loans and ratings of '[ICRA]B+/[ICRA]A4' to INR45.00
crore unallocated limits of KPR Industries (India) Limited.
Amount
Facilities (INR Cr) Ratings
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Term loans 450.00 [ICRA]B+ assigned
Unallocated limits 45.00 [ICRA]B+/[ICRA]A4 assigned
The assigned ratings are constrained by project execution risk on
account of nascent stage of execution partly mitigated by
promoters experience in setting up projects of similar nature in
the past; significant funding risk with only 34% of equity
brought in & financial closure yet to be achieved and high
project gearing of 1.59 times. The ratings are further
constrained by competition from other established players; lack
of captive power plant resulting in higher operational costs
owing to power intensive nature of caustic soda manufacturing and
cyclicality inherent in the industry. The ratings however
favorably factor in savings in logistic cost as the proposed
plant is located close to Kakinada port with majority of raw
materials being shipped; high level of forward integration
mitigating chlorine off-take risk and financial support from
being part of the KPR group which has diversified presence in
fertilizers, poultry, rice mills in Andhra Pradesh & Karnataka.
The ratings also factor in the strategic investment from Nomura
Financial Advisory and Securities (India) Private Limited in the
form of fully and compulsorily convertible debenture towards
project cost funding.
Incorporated in 2011, KPR Industries (India) Limited is setting
up a 200 tons per day (TPD) caustic soda and 100 TPD caustic
potash manufacturing plant along with chlorine derivative
products such as chlorinated paraffin wax (30 TPD), stable
bleaching powder (50 TPD), mono chloro acetic acid (20 TPD) and
sulphuric acid (300 TPD) at Biccavolu, East Godavari district,
Andhra Pradesh. The total project cost is INR740.65 crore which
is proposed to be funded by term loan of INR450.00 crore and
remaining INR290.65 crore as promoters' contribution including
INR62.00 crore strategic investments from Nomura in the form of
fully and compulsorily convertible debentures. The plant is
expected to be commissioned within 24 months from financial
closure.
LAKSHMI GANAPATHI: ICRA Reaffirms '[ICRA]B+' Long-Term Rating
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ICRA has reaffirmed the long term rating outstanding on the
INR24.32 crore fund based limits of Lakshmi Ganapathi Rice Mill
at '[ICRA]B+'. ICRA has also reaffirmed the short term rating
outstanding on the INR0.68 crore non fund based facility of LGRM
at '[ICRA]A4'.
Amount
Facilities (INR Cr) Ratings
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Long Term Fund 24.32 [ICRA]B+ reaffirmed
Based Limits
Short Term Non 0.68 [ICRA]A4 reaffirmed
Fund based Limits
The rating reaffirmation takes into account the intensely
competitive and fragmented nature of the rice milling industry
which limits the ability of the firm to earn premiums. The
ratings are also constrained by modest financial profile
characterized by low operating margins & weak coverage
indicators. Further, the firm also remains susceptible to policy
risks affecting the quantum of the more lucrative open market
sales, and agro climatic risks, which might affect the
availability of paddy. The ratings however favorably factor in
long-standing experience of promoters in the industry, easy
availability of raw material- the mill being present in rice-belt
of Andhra Pradesh and the presence of the firm in retail market
through its own brands '7 Star' and 'Jaya'.
Operating income of the firm increased significantly in FY12 on
account of higher sales resulting from incremental capacity. Firm
completed the capacity expansion in April 2011, wherein the
capacity was increased from 43200 MTPA to 86000 MTPA. Firm sold
30872 MT rice in FY12 compared to 18532 MT sold in FY12
witnessing a volumetric growth of 66%. This coupled with increase
in realization has resulted into a growth of 73% in OI in FY12.
The operating profitability continues to be in the range of 3% to
5%. Gearing of the firm has increased in FY12 owing to higher
debt resulting from higher utilization of working capital limits.
To support the growth in operations firm has been increasing the
utilization of working capital limits. Working capital intensity
has increased to 21% in FY12 (P) from 18% in FY11 primarily on
account of increased inventory days. Rice mills are required to
hold high inventory of paddy due to seasonality of the crop and
significant seasonal variations in both price and quality of
paddy.
Lakshmi Ganapathi Rice Mills is a partnership firm established in
the year 1981 and is engaged in the milling of paddy. It produces
raw and boiled rice. It was promoted by Mr. T. Harinarayana Reddy
and partners. The firm has its milling unit in Rayavaram (East
Godavari district) of Andhra Pradesh with an installed capacity
of 86,000 MTPA of paddy.
According to provisional financial statements provided by the
management, the firm recorded an operating income of Rs 67.29
crores in FY12.
SATHYAM POWER: Fitch Cuts Rating on INR358.4-Mil. Debt at 'B+'
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Fitch Ratings has downgraded India-based Sathyam Power Private
Ltd.'s INR358.4m senior bank term debt to a National Long-Term
'Fitch D(ind)' rating from 'Fitch B+(ind)'. The Outlook was
previously Negative.
The downgrade reflects many instances of delays by SPPL in
meeting its principal and interest obligations since May 2012 due
to lack of adequate operating cash flows.
The company's biomass-based thermal power project operated below
expectations during June 2011-June 2012, as illustrated by an
average plant load factor (PLF) of 36% against a breakeven PLF of
60%. This is largely due to technical problems with the boiler
and a significant rise in fuel costs. Fitch notes that sponsor
group companies injected additional equity of INR40.5m in FY12
into the project to support its cash flows, albeit not in time to
meet debt service obligations as they fell due.
Fitch expects the economic viability of the project to improve in
the near term. According to the terms of the 20-year power
purchase agreement, the state-owned off-taker utility revised
tariffs for biomass plants to INR5.33/unit in December 2011
assuming fuel costs of INR1,830/tonne.
Positive rating action may result from stabilisation of the plant
performance and evidence that the project is able to generate the
forecasted levels of cash flows resulting in timely debt
servicing on a sustained basis.
SPPL operates a 10MW biomass-based power plant in the Merta
district of Rajasthan. Commercial operations were commenced in
April 2011, but the plant has been operating at sub-optimal PLF
levels. The project is sponsored by Mr. Sanjay Bagrodia and
Focal Energy.
SRI AYYAPPA: ICRA Reaffirms 'B+' Rating on INR15cr LT Loan
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ICRA has reaffirmed the long term rating outstanding on the
INR15.00 crore fund based limits of Sri Ayyappa Rice Industries
at '[ICRA]B+'.
Amount
Facilities (INR Cr) Ratings
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Long Term Fund 15.00 [ICRA]B+ reaffirmed
Based Limits
The rating reaffirmation takes into account the intensely
competitive and fragmented nature of the rice milling industry
which limits the ability of the firm to earn premiums. The
ratings are also constrained by modest financial profile
characterized by low operating margins & moderate coverage
indicators. Further, the firm also remains susceptible to policy
risks affecting the quantum of the more lucrative open market
sales, and agro climatic risks, which might affect the
availability of paddy. The ratings however favorably factor in
long-standing experience of promoters in the industry, easy
availability of raw material- the mill being present in rice-belt
of Andhra Pradesh and the presence of the firm in retail market
through its own brands 'Double Horse' and 'Sri Chakra'. Operating
income of ARI has increased by 8.6% in FY12 primarily on account
of volumetric growth. Firm sold 33,407 MT rice in FY12 as
compared to 31,784 MT rice sold in FY11. The operating
profitability of the firm has declined due to increasing power
cost and admin expenses. The gearing of the firm has increased
from 1.04 as on FY11 end to 1.39 as on FY12 end on account higher
utilization of working capital limits. The utilization increased
in order to support the increasing working capital requirements
arising due to growth in operations. Working capital intensity of
the firm is high at 25.67% in FY12 on account of high inventory
days as the firm keeps an inventory of raw material throughout
the year. Rice mills are required to hold high inventory of paddy
due to seasonality of the crop and significant seasonal
variations in both price and quality of paddy.
Sri Ayyappa Rice Industries is a partnership firm established in
the year 2008 and is engaged in the milling of paddy. It produces
raw and boiled rice. It was promoted by Mr. S. Venkata Reddy and
partners. The firm has a milling unit in Polamuru (East Godavari
district) of Andhra Pradesh with a milling capacity of 90,000
MTPA. According to data provided by the management, the firm
recorded an operating income of INR60.28 crores for financial
year ending on March 31, 2012.
SRI BUCHIYYAMMA: ICRA Reaffirms '[ICRA]B+' Rating on INR25cr Loan
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ICRA has reaffirmed the long term rating outstanding on INR25.00
crore1 fund based bank facilities of Sri Buchiyyamma Rice Mill at
'[ICRA]B+'.
Amount
Facilities (INR Cr) Ratings
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Long Term Fund 25.00 [ICRA]B+ reaffirmed
Based Limits
The rating reaffirmation takes into account the intensely
competitive and fragmented nature of the rice milling industry
which limits the ability of the firm to earn premiums. The
ratings are also constrained by modest financial profile
characterized by low operating margins & weak coverage
indicators. Further, the firm also remains susceptible to policy
risks affecting the quantum of the more lucrative open market
sales, and agro climatic risks, which might affect the
availability of paddy. The ratings however favorably factor in
long-standing experience of promoters in the industry, easy
availability of raw material- the mill being present in rice-belt
of Andhra Pradesh and the presence of the firm in retail market
through its own brands 'Hindu Sitara'.
Operating income of the firm increased by 15% in FY12 primarily
on account of volumetric growth of 10% in the rice sales. The
operating margin of the firm has remained range bound in the
range of 4.5% to 6.5% in last 3 years. Gearing of the firm
continues to remain high on account of higher utilization of
working capital limits. Working capital intensity has increased
to 20% in FY12 (P) from 15% in FY11 primarily due to increase in
debtor days. Moreover rice mills are required to hold high
inventory of paddy due to seasonality of the crop and significant
seasonal variations in both price and quality of paddy.
Sri Buchiyyamma Rice Mill is a partnership firm established in
the year 1983 and is engaged in the milling of paddy. It produces
raw and boiled rice. It was promoted by Mr. K. Papa Reddy. The
firm has its milling unit in Tossipudi, East Godavari district of
Andhra Pradesh. SBRM has a milling capacity of 43,200 MTPA of
paddy. According to provisional financial statements provided by
the management, the firm recorded an operating income of Rs 32.35
crores in FY12.
SURYA SRI: ICRA Reaffirms 'B+' Rating on INR24.45cr Loan
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ICRA has reaffirmed the long term rating outstanding on the
INR24.45 crore fund based bank facilities of Surya Sri Rice Mill
at '[ICRA]B+'. ICRA has also reaffirmed the short term rating
outstanding on the INR0.55 crore short term non fund based
facilities of SSRM at '[ICRA]A4'.
Amount
Facilities (INR Cr) Ratings
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Long Term Fund 24.45 [ICRA]B+ reaffirmed
based Limits
Short Term Non Fund 0.55 [ICRA]A4 reaffirmed
based Limits
The rating reaffirmation takes into account the intensely
competitive and fragmented nature of the rice milling industry
which limits the ability of the firm to earn premiums. The
ratings are also constrained by modest financial profile
characterized by low operating margins & weak coverage
indicators. Further, the firm also remains susceptible to policy
risks affecting the quantum of the more lucrative open market
sales, and agro climatic risks, which might affect the
availability of paddy. The ratings however favorably factor in
long-standing experience of promoters in the industry, easy
availability of raw material- the mill being present in rice-belt
of Andhra Pradesh and the presence of the firm in retail market
through its own brands 'Surya Sri' and 'Uma Shankar'.
The operating income of the firm witnessed a decline in FY12
which could be attributed to 17% decline in sales volumes in
FY12. However the increasing realizations supported the operating
income to some extent. The operating margin of the firm has
remained range bound for last 3 years in the range of 3% to 3.5%.
PAT margin of the firm has remained stable on account of
relatively stable operating margins. The gearing of the firm has
increased marginally from 1.46 as on FY11 end to 1.49 as on FY12
end on account higher utilization of working capital limits.
Working capital intensity of the firm is high at 25.67% in FY12
primarily on account of high inventory days as the firm keeps an
inventory of raw material throughout the year. Rice mills are
required to hold high inventory of paddy due to seasonality of
the crop and significant seasonal variations in both price and
quality of paddy.
Surya Sri Rice Mill was incorporated in the year 2005 and is
engaged in the milling of paddy and produces raw and boiled rice.
It was promoted by Mr. Vishwanatha Reddy. The firm has a milling
unit in Koppavaram-East Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh. The
installed capacity of SSRM is 81,000 MT per annum.
According to data provided by the management, the firm recorded
an operating income of Rs 72.83 crores as on March, 2012.
TATA STEEL: Moody's Cuts CFR to 'B3'; Outlook Remains Negative
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Moody's Investors Service has downgraded the corporate family
rating of Tata Steel UK Holdings Limited ("TSUKH") to B3 from B2,
and its EUR3.4 billion term loan facility and EUR690 million
revolving credit facility to B3/LGD 3(49%) ratings from B2/LGD
3(49%). The rating outlook remains negative.
At the same time, Moody's has changed the outlook on the Ba3
corporate family rating of India-based Tata Steel Limited ("TSL")
to negative from stable.
Ratings Rationale
"The downgrade of TSUKH's ratings reflects our expectation of
further weakness in the operating environment facing the European
steel industry, for which Moody's has a negative outlook," says
Alan Greene, a Moody's VP and Senior Credit Officer. "The weak
industry fundamentals in Europe, driven mainly by the depressed
economic environment in the region, are raising significant
challenges for TSUKH, and will likely lead to slower recovery in
its operating and financial profile," says Mr. Greene, adding,
"as such, TSUKH's debt coverage metrics are no longer consistent
with the previous B2 rating."
"The change in TSL's rating outlook to negative from stable
reflects the weakened credit profile of TSUKH, which is a very
substantial subsidiary of TSL," continued Greene who is also
Moody's Lead Analyst for Tata Steel. TSUKH has more than 50% of
the group's overall steel production capacity, and its weakened
financial performance weighs heavily on the consolidated group.
"The change in TSL's outlook to negative also considers our view
that steel supply/demand fundamentals in India will soften, as
the Indian economy undergoes a period of slower growth, and
domestic capacity continues to be added, albeit the country
remains a net importer of steel," says Mr. Greene.
TSL is investing heavily in new Indian steel capacity and, as a
result, the company will be unlikely to generate free cash flow
at the standalone entity level in the near term. This, coupled
with possibility of further capacity cutbacks and losses in
Europe and downward pressure on Indian steel prices, will likely
heighten financial leverage to a level that would position the
TSL group weakly within its Ba3 corporate family rating.
"The Tata Steel group currently is a blend of a highly profitable
Indian steel operation producing 7 million tonnes per annum
(mtpa) of steel and a barely profitable European business running
at 14 mtpa, with some support from SE Asia operations running at
2 mtpa," says Mr. Greene.
The group is investing both to increase its Indian output and to
improve cost efficiency in its European operations. "While this
makes business sense, the outlook for the European steel industry
remains extremely weak," says Mr. Greene, adding, "we expect
consolidated credit metrics to deteriorate further in the current
financial year (FYE March 31, 2013) despite the 1 million tonne
of incremental output from its expanded plant at Jamshedpur."
Tata Steel's strength in India stems from its self-sufficiency in
raw materials -- fully in iron ore and some 50% self-sufficient
in coal. By contrast, the European operations rely on imported,
seaborne raw materials. Moody's notes that considerable focus is
being given by Tata Steel to securing raw materials, primarily
for its European operations and it has made significant
investments in Canada and Mozambique, the benefits of which
should flow through in 2013 and beyond.
TSUKH's B3 rating factors in two notches of support from TSL,
reflecting TSUKH's strategic importance within the group and the
support it is likely to receive in case of need. TSL has
demonstrated strong support for its European subsidiary on a
number of occasions, including equity injection and working
capital support.
Moody's understands that TSUKH has complied with its loan
covenants as at March 2012. However, this is predominantly due to
Tata Steel group involvement in supporting TSUKH's working
capital requirement through a range of measures, such as
procuring raw materials for TSUKH and purchasing its receivables.
As incremental capacity comes onstream in India, the Group's
capacity to provide such support will likely increase.
The outlook for both ratings is negative given the outlook for
steel in Europe and the constraints this is placing on the
Group's overall financial profile, despite the capacity additions
being made in India, that should enhance overall profitability in
due course.
Both ratings are unlikely to go up in the near future, but could
return to a stable outlook. The financial metrics Moody's would
consider are as follows. For TSUKH, Moody's would look for
positive free cash flow generation (i.e operating cash flow less
dividends and capex) and for Adjusted debt/EBITDA to fall below
7.0x on a sustained basis. For TSL, Adjusted debt/EBITDA would be
expected to fall below 3.5x to 4.0x and EBIT interest coverage
improve to at least 3.0x on a sustained basis.
Negative rating pressure could develop in the event of a
worsening in the operating environment beyond Moody's current
expectations. The rating for TSUKH could be considered for a
downgrade if EBITDA remains negative in FY13 or if a revised
level of support from the Group is apparent or the assumptions
behind Moody's expected recovery rate are further pressured.
The rating for TSL could go down if Adjusted debt/EBITDA exceeds
5.0x or if EBIT interest coverage falls below 2.0x to 2.5x on a
sustained basis.
The principal methodology used in rating Tata Steel Limited and
Tata Steel UK Holdings Limited was the Global Steel Industry
Methodology published in January 2009.
Tata Steel UK Holdings is the 100%-owned subsidiary of Tata Steel
Ltd and is the holding company for the European steel operations
that principally comprise the former Corus Group. Tata Steel Ltd,
is an integrated steel company headquartered in Mumbai, India.
The Tata Steel Group is the world's 12th largest steelmaker
producing 24.03 million tonnes of crude steel in FY2012.
TRIOFAB (INDIA): ICRA Cuts Rating on INR7cr Loan to '[ICRA]B-'
--------------------------------------------------------------
ICRA has revised downwards the long-term rating outstanding on
the INR7.00 crore fund-based bank facilities of Triofab (India)
Private Limited to '[ICRA]B-' from '[ICRA]BB'. ICRA has
reaffirmed the short-term rating outstanding on the INR10.50
crore non-fund-based bank facilities of TIPL at '[ICRA]A4'.
Amount
Facilities (INR Cr) Ratings
---------- --------- -------
Long-term, fund- 7.00 Revised to [ICRA]B- from
based limits [ICRA]BB (Stable)
Short-term, non- 10.50 [ICRA]A4 reaffirmed
fund based limits
The ratings were earlier suspended in April 2012. The revisions
in the ratings take into account the significant reduction in the
operating income of TIPL due to space constraints and tight
liquidity position due to a sharp increase in working capital
intensity. The ratings also factor in the small size of
operations with prospects linked to the project activities of
large clients; exposure to variations in raw material prices due
to a long manufacturing cycle and working capital intensive
nature of the business and significant sales concentration risk,
as the top three customers contributed to more than 80% of total
sales in 2011-12. Nevertheless, the ratings take into account the
established track record of the company in fabrication of
pressure storage tanks and heat exchangers and technically
qualified management with considerable experience in the
fabrication business.
Company Profile Incorporated in 1991, Triofab (India) Pvt. Ltd.
(TIPL) is primarily involved in the design, fabrication and
erection of high pressure and stainless steel storage
tanks/vessels and heat exchangers used for storage of
petrochemical and chemical products. At present, TIPL operates
out of its manufacturing plant located at Mahape, Navi Mumbai and
has a manufacturing capacity of 1500 metric tonnes per annum
(MTPA).
Recent Results
As per the provisional results for 2011-12, the company made a
profit before tax (PAT) of INR0.21 crore on an operating income
(OI) of INR14.81 crore. In 2010-11, TIPL reported a PAT of
INR0.43 crore on an OI of INR19.65 crore.
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NZF GROUP: High Court Lifts Asset Freeze Order
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BusinessDesk reports that the High Court has relaxed a freezing
order over NZF Group's assets as the troubled financial services
firm battles with the receiver of its failed lending unit.
According to the report, the firm said in a statement that Judge
Rodney Hansen granted NZF Group's application giving it access to
cash reserves with seeking the receiver's consent, which will let
it meet permitted expenses provided those reserves do not fall
below NZ$1.3 million.
"The difficulties of managing the business of NZF Group with the
freezing orders in place were highlighted to the court," NZF
said.
"The judgment also noted the significant level of costs being
incurred by NZF Group in order to defend the receiver's
proceeding."
In April, BusinessDesk recalls, KordaMentha, the receiver for NZF
Money, filed proceedings against the parent and its directors,
who presided over a restructure in 2010 as it sought to claw back
funds for investors owed about NZ$16.4 million.
It had previously won an extension on the freezing order, saying
there was a risk the NZ$3 million cash buffer may vanish before
NZF Money could make a claim, BusinessDesk adds.
About NZF Money
NZF Money Limited, previously known as New Zealand Finance
Limited, has been in operation since 1997. The company provides
financial services with its core activity being a diversified
range of services including; investment, lending, insurance and
mortgage broking. NZF Money is the deposit-taking subsidiary of
NZF Group.
As reported in the Troubled Company Reporter-Asia Pacific on
Sept. 23, 2011, BusinessDesk said NZF Money was put in
receivership in July 2011 after its parent failed to secure
short-term funding needed to keep the finance company afloat.
The shortfall arose after the Financial Markets Authority forced
the company to pull its debenture prospectus which hoped to raise
NZ$350 million over the issues around asset quality and liquidity
disclosure.
The TCR-AP reported on March 23, 2012, that the Serious Fraud
Office said that it has commenced a Part II investigation into
NZF Group Limited, NZF Money Limited, and their related
companies.
SFO and the Financial Markets Authority (FMA) together have been
assessing a range of allegations relating to the conduct of the
group. The primary focus of the SFO assessment relates to alleged
related party transactions between members of the group, its
directors and officers. The transactions cover a period from 2006
to the present.
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P H I L I P P I N E S
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RURAL BANK OF VICTORIA: Placed Under PDIC Receivership
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The Monetary Board placed the Rural Bank of Victoria (Oriental
Mindoro), Inc. under the receivership of the Philippine Deposit
Insurance Corporation (PDIC) by virtue of MB Resolution No. 1241
dated August 2, 2012. As Receiver, PDIC took over the bank on
August 6, 2012.
RB Victoria is a single-unit bank in Poblacion, Victoria,
Oriental Mindoro. Latest available records show that as of
June 30, 2012, the Bank had 4,040 accounts with total deposit
liabilities of PHP133.16 million. According to the latest Bank
Information Sheet filed by RB Victoria with the Securities and
Exchange Commission, the bank is majority owned by Augusto R.
Medina (39.2%) and Amparo D. Bartolome (14.67%). Its Chairman is
Augusto R. Medina and its President is Jose Ismael A. Dizon.
In a statement, PDIC said that upon takeover, all bank records
shall be gathered, verified and validated. The state deposit
insurer assured depositors that all valid deposits shall be paid
up to the maximum deposit insurance coverage of PHP500,000.
PDIC also announced that it will conduct a Depositors Forum on
Saturday, August 11, 2012 to inform depositors of the
requirements and procedures for filing deposit insurance claims.
Claim forms will also be distributed during the Depositors Forum.
The schedule and venue of the Depositors Forum will be posted in
the bank premises and in the PDIC website, www.pdic.gov.ph.
Depositors with valid account balances of PHP10,000 and below,
who have no outstanding obligations with RB Victoria and who have
complete and updated addresses with the bank, need not file
deposit insurance claims. PDIC targets to start mailing payments
to these depositors to their addresses recorded in the bank by
1st week of September.
Depositors may update their addresses with PDIC representatives
at the bank premises or during the Depositors Forum using the
Depositor Update Forms (DUFs) to be furnished by PDIC
representatives. Duly accomplished DUFs should be submitted to
PDIC representatives accompanied by a photo-bearing ID of the
depositor with his signature. Depositors may update their
addresses until August 17, 2012.
Depositors whose accounts have balances of more than PHP10,000
and those who have outstanding obligations should file their
deposit insurance claims. The inclusive dates and schedule of the
claims settlement operations for these accounts will be announced
by last week of September through notices to be posted in the
bank premises and other public places as well as through the PDIC
website, www.pdic.gov.ph.
SECURITY BANK: Fitch Affirms 'BB' Issuer Default Rating
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Fitch Ratings has affirmed the Philippines-based Security Bank
Corporation's Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating
(IDR) at 'BB', National Long-Term Rating at 'AA-(phl)' and
Viability Rating at 'bb'. The Outlook is Stable.
Security Bank's ratings reflect its modest franchise in the
Philippine banking system (2.9% market share by assets) and loan
concentration. They also reflect its strong capital position,
satisfactory funding profile, as well as firm underlying
profitability and asset quality.
The composition of corporate and middle-market loans remained
high at over 90% of total loans. In Fitch's view, Security Bank
may be susceptible to a rapid rise in delinquencies and
potentially high losses under tough credit conditions. This,
together with a weakened loss absorption capacity, may be
negative to its risk profile and ratings. The risks could also
be heightened if the bank expands aggressively to build market
share.
However, downward rating risks appear low in the near term, as
reflected in the Stable Outlook. Reported non-performing loans
(NPL) at Security Bank are low, partly due to its reasonable
underwriting track record. Moreover, the bank has strong buffers
from high-quality core capital and loan loss reserves, with core
Tier 1 capital adequacy ratio and NPL reserve coverage at 18% and
311%, respectively, at end-2011 (domestic peer-average: 13%,
102%). The bank maintains a fairly liquid balance sheet, despite
an increase in the loans/deposit ratio to 82% at end-March 2012
from 74% at end-2011.
Security Bank's profitability may moderate from its high levels
in 2011 and Q112 due to tighter margins on competition in
corporate lending and lower trading income. On balance, this may
be partly offset by efforts to expand loans in the consumer and
SME sectors and low-cost deposits, supported by an expanding
branch network. Upward rating momentum could result from a
stronger domestic franchise, increased loan diversity and
earnings stability over the long-term.
The subordinated notes are rated one notch below the bank's 'AA-
(phl)' National Long-Term Rating (which is driven by its
standalone profile), to reflect the subordination of the notes
and the absence of going-concern loss absorption mechanism.
The full list of rating actions is as follows:
Security Bank:
-- Long-Term Foreign-Currency and Local-Currency IDRs affirmed
at 'BB'; Stable Outlook
-- Short-Term Foreign Currency IDR affirmed at 'B'
-- National Long-Term Rating affirmed at 'AA-(phl)'; Stable
Outlook
-- Viability Rating affirmed at 'bb'
-- Support Rating affirmed at '4'
-- Support Rating Floor affirmed at 'B+'
-- Step up callable subordinated lower tier 2 notes affirmed at
'A+(phl)'
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V I E T N A M
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* VIETNAM: Moody's Maintains 'B1' Rating; Outlook Negative
----------------------------------------------------------
Moody's Investors Service says the outlook on Vietnam's B1
foreign and local currency bond ratings remains negative.
According to Moody's latest annual report on Vietnam, "Credit
Analysis: Vietnam," the country has made much progress in
recovering from a period of macroeconomic instability, but
continues to face contingent risks that justify the negative
outlook.
Moody's assessment of Vietnam's sovereign creditworthiness is
based on four factors: economic strength (low); institutional
strength (low); government financial strength (low); and
susceptibility to event risk (medium).
Despite rapid growth for much of the past decade, Moody's
assessment of Vietnam's economic strength reflects very low GDP
per capita. Over the longer-term, the country's competitiveness
may be challenged by greater structural improvements in other
regional economies.
Macroeconomic stability has been restored following the
implementation of policy tightening measures since early 2011.
Although inflation has fallen markedly, concerns over economic
growth have emerged. Moody's expects real GDP growth to average
5.0% over the next two years.
Vietnam's rating is constrained by institutional weaknesses. Poor
data transparency hampers a precise assessment of the economy's
vulnerabilities and trends, while the effectiveness of governance
has decreased in recent years.
Public finances remain manageable, and Vietnam's fiscal and debt
ratios are comparable to other similarly-rated countries. The
balance of payments has stabilized and the accumulation of
foreign exchange reserves has resumed. However, external
vulnerabilities also continue to be more pronounced versus the
period prior to the global financial crisis.
The negative outlook reflects the uncertainties related to from
the financial health of the banking system and the state-owned
enterprise (SOE) sector. Moody's believes that given the
persistence of poor data transparency in Vietnam, the ratio of
non-performing loans in the banking system has been
underestimated.
Moody's report is a yearly update to the markets and is not a
rating action.
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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
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ALTIUM LTD ALU 24.26 -3.62
APN EUROPEAN PRO AEZ 321.75 -106.88
ARASOR INTERNATI ARR 19.21 -26.51
AUSTRALIAN ZI-PP AZCCA 77.74 -2.57
AUSTRALIAN ZIRC AZC 77.74 -2.57
BIRON APPAREL LT BIC 19.71 -2.22
CLARITY OSS LTD CYO 31.64 -5.75
CNPR GROUP CNP 15,483.44 -349.73
CWH RESOURCES LT CWH 11.58 -2.08
MACQUARIE ATLAS MQA 1,671.52 -842.29
MISSION NEWENER MBT 22.05 -27.72
NATIONAL LEISURE NLG 154.59 -34.49
NATURAL FUEL LTD NFL 19.38 -121.51
ORION GOLD NL ORN 10.91 -0.31
RENISON CONSOLID RSN 10.15 -22.74
RENISON CONSO-PP RSNCL 10.15 -22.74
RIVERCITY MOTORW RCY 386.88 -809.14
RUBICOR GROUP LT RUB 101.62 -19.93
STERLING BIOFUEL SBI 31.12 -7.52
CHINA
ACHENG RELAY-A 922 54.63 -0.83
ANHUI GUOTONG-A 600444 72.38 -2.15
BAOCHENG INVESTM 600892 38.24 -4.15
CHANG JIANG-A 520 1,396.09 -3.63
CHENGDE DALU -B 200160 35.27 -4.01
CHENGDU UNION-A 693 29.46 -22.21
CHINA KEJIAN-A 35 100.91 -192.82
CONTEL CORP LTD CTEL 56.09 -14.27
DONGXIN ELECTR-A 600691 13.73 -28.65
GUANGDONG ORIE-A 600988 14.53 -3.97
GUANGXIA YINCH-A 557 64.02 -81.42
GUANGZHOU IRON-A 600894 542.50 -70.92
HEBEI BAOSHUO -A 600155 110.77 -78.03
HEBEI JINNIU C-A 600722 250.44 -85.87
HUASU HOLDINGS-A 509 91.19 -18.53
HUNAN ANPLAS CO 156 48.17 -43.11
HUNAN TIANYI-A 908 65.87 -1.55
JILIN PHARMACE-A 545 30.17 -6.95
JINCHENG PAPER-A 820 179.74 -114.18
QINGDAO YELLOW 600579 188.23 -59.95
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SHANDONG HELON-A 677 860.38 -154.31
SHANG BROAD-A 600608 43.41 -6.72
SHANXI GUANLU-A 831 299.13 -7.60
SHENZ CHINA BI-A 17 23.03 -268.38
SHENZ CHINA BI-B 200017 23.03 -268.38
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SHENZ INTL ENT-B 200056 281.74 -60.20
SHIJIAZHUANG D-A 958 213.66 -111.34
SICHUAN GOLDEN 600678 152.07 -87.92
TAIYUAN TIANLO-A 600234 64.35 -10.61
TIANJIN MARINE 600751 84.03 -91.74
TIANJIN MARINE-B 900938 84.03 -91.74
TIBET SUMMIT I-A 600338 71.21 -8.42
TOPSUN SCIENCE-A 600771 129.64 -106.79
WUHAN BOILER-B 200770 255.82 -182.03
WUHAN LINUO SOLA 600885 97.03 -23.36
XIAMEN OVERSEA-A 600870 214.41 -136.52
XIAN HONGSHENG-A 600817 15.81 -278.59
XINJIANG CHALK-A 972 693.71 -4.07
YANBIAN SHIXIA-A 600462 96.06 -134.10
YIBIN PAPER IN-A 600793 131.24 -4.84
YOUCAN FOODS INT YCAN 102.82 -9.02
YUEYANG HENGLI-A 622 32.62 -25.60
HONG KONG
BEP INTL HLDGS L 2326 11.98 -1.14
BUILDMORE INTL 108 16.51 -47.88
CHINA HEALTHCARE 673 46.24 -3.08
CHINA OCEAN SHIP 651 408.06 -51.68
CHINA SEVEN STAR 245 90.25 -2.25
CNI 23 INT'L 611 68.05 -67.58
CYPRESS JADE 875 38.61 -10.78
FIRST NTUL FOODS 1076 17.14 -56.90
FU JI FOOD & CAT 1175 73.43 -389.20
ICUBE TECHNOLOGY 139 25.54 -2.12
MELCOLOT LTD 8198 39.21 -76.03
MITSUMARU EAST K 2358 24.72 -18.95
PALADIN LTD 495 175.99 -12.97
PROVIEW INTL HLD 334 314.87 -294.85
SINO RESOURCES G 223 15.64 -34.61
SUNCORP TECH LTD 1063 11.78 -8.30
SUNLINK INTL HLD 2336 15.63 -36.91
SURFACE MOUNT SMT 67.80 -28.72
U-RIGHT INTL HLD 627 10.86 -204.99
INDONESIA
0.00 0.00
ARPENI PRATAMA APOL 456.34 -198.00
ASIA PACIFIC POLY 386.26 -814.44
ERATEX DJAJA ERTX 17.57 -10.49
HANSON INTERNATI MYRX 96.12 -0.89
HANSON INT-PREF MYRXP 96.12 -0.89
JAKARTA KYOEI ST JKSW 29.84 -43.11
MATAHARI DEPT LPPF 196.31 -290.04
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PANASIA FILAMENT PAFI 30.57 -20.41
PANCA WIRATAMA PWSI 31.13 -38.63
PRIMARINDO ASIA BIMA 10.65 -20.85
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INDIA
AGRO DUTCH INDUS ADF 105.49 -3.84
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AMIT SPINNING AMSP 16.21 -6.54
ARTSON ENGR ART 16.52 -3.14
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BHAGHEERATHA ENG BGEL 22.65 -28.20
BLUE BIRD INDIA BIRD 122.02 -59.13
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CHESLIND TEXTILE CTX 20.51 -0.03
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DCM FINANCIAL SE DCMFS 18.46 -9.46
DFL INFRASTRUCTU DLFI 42.74 -6.49
DIGJAM LTD DGJM 99.41 -22.59
DISH TV INDIA DITV 517.03 -18.42
DISH TV INDI-SLB DITV/S 517.03 -18.42
DUNCANS INDUS DAI 122.76 -227.05
FIBERWEB INDIA FWB 16.51 -7.98
GANESH BENZOPLST GBP 49.24 -21.14
GEM SPINNERS LTD GEMS 14.58 -1.16
GOLDEN TOBACCO GTO 109.72 -5.01
GSL INDIA LTD GSL 29.86 -42.42
GUPTA SYNTHETICS GUSYN 52.94 -0.50
HARYANA STEEL HYSA 10.83 -5.91
HENKEL INDIA LTD HNKL 69.07 -31.72
HINDUSTAN PHOTO HPHT 74.44 -1,519.11
HINDUSTAN SYNTEX HSYN 11.46 -5.39
HMT LTD HMT 133.66 -500.46
ICDS ICDS 13.30 -6.17
INDAGE RESTAURAN IRL 15.11 -2.35
INTEGRAT FINANCE IFC 49.83 -51.32
JCT ELECTRONICS JCTE 104.55 -68.49
JD ORGOCHEM LTD JDO 10.46 -1.60
JENSON & NIC LTD JN 16.65 -75.51
JIK INDUS LTD KFS 20.63 -5.62
JOG ENGINEERING VMJ 50.08 -10.08
KALYANPUR CEMENT KCEM 24.64 -38.69
KDL BIOTECH LTD KOPD 14.66 -9.41
KERALA AYURVEDA KRAP 13.97 -1.69
KINGFISHER AIR KAIR 1,782.32 -997.63
KINGFISHER A-SLB KAIR/S 1,782.32 -997.63
KITPLY INDS LTD KIT 37.68 -45.35
LLOYDS FINANCE LYDF 14.71 -10.46
LLOYDS STEEL IND LYDS 510.00 -48.98
LML LTD LML 65.26 -56.77
MADRAS FERTILIZE MDF 143.14 -99.28
MAHA RASHTRA APE MHAC 22.23 -15.85
MARKSANS PHARMA MRKS 110.32 -14.04
MILTON PLASTICS MILT 17.67 -51.22
MODERN DAIRIES MRD 32.97 -3.87
MTZ POLYFILMS LT TBE 31.94 -2.57
MURLI INDUSTRIES MRLI 275.90 -20.19
MYSORE PAPER MSPM 97.02 -15.69
NATH PULP & PAP NPPM 14.50 -0.63
NATL STAND INDI NTSD 22.09 -0.73
NICCO CORP LTD NICC 78.28 -4.14
NICCO UCO ALLIAN NICU 32.23 -71.91
NK INDUS LTD NKI 141.35 -7.71
NRC LTD NTRY 73.10 -51.18
NUCHEM LTD NUC 24.72 -1.60
PANCHMAHAL STEEL PMS 51.02 -0.33
PARASRAMPUR SYN PPS 99.06 -307.14
PAREKH PLATINUM PKPL 61.08 -88.85
PIONEER DISTILLE PND 48.76 -1.44
QUADRANT TELEVEN QDTV 188.57 -116.81
QUINTEGRA SOLUTI QSL 16.76 -17.45
RAJ AGRO MILLS RAM 10.21 -0.61
RATHI ISPAT LTD RTIS 44.56 -3.93
RELIANCE MEDIAWO RMW 425.22 -21.31
RELIANCE MED-SLB RMW/S 425.22 -21.31
REMI METALS GUJA RMM 101.32 -17.12
RENOWNED AUTO PR RAP 14.12 -1.25
ROLLATAINERS LTD RLT 22.97 -22.24
ROYAL CUSHION RCVP 18.88 -81.42
SADHANA NITRO SNC 18.21 -0.73
SAURASHTRA CEMEN SRC 89.32 -6.92
SCOOTERS INDIA SCTR 19.43 -10.78
SEN PET INDIA LT SPEN 11.58 -26.67
SHAH ALLOYS LTD SA 213.69 -39.95
SHALIMAR WIRES SWRI 25.78 -38.78
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 35.96 -1.80
SHREE RAMA MULTI SRMT 49.29 -25.47
SIDDHARTHA TUBES SDT 75.90 -11.45
SOUTHERN PETROCH SPET 210.98 -175.98
SPICEJET LTD SJET 386.76 -30.04
SQL STAR INTL SQL 10.58 -3.28
STELCO STRIPS STLS 14.90 -5.27
STI INDIA LTD STIB 24.64 -0.44
STORE ONE RETAIL SORI 15.48 -59.09
SUN PHARMA ADV SPADV 17.41 -13.07
SUPER FORGINGS SFS 16.31 -5.93
TAMILNADU JAI TNJB 19.13 -2.69
TATA TELESERVICE TTLS 1,311.30 -138.25
TATA TELE-SLB TTLS/S 1,311.30 -138.25
TODAYS WRITING TWPL 44.08 -5.32
TOTAL EXPORTS TTL 1,069.83 -154.99
TRIUMPH INTL OXIF 58.46 -14.18
TRIVENI GLASS TRSG 24.23 -12.34
TUTICORIN ALKALI TACF 20.48 -16.78
UNIFLEX CABLES UFC 47.46 -7.49
UNIFLEX CABLES UFCZ 47.46 -7.49
UNITED BREWERIES UB 3,067.32 -137.09
UNIWORTH LTD WW 159.14 -146.31
UNIWORTH TEXTILE FBW 21.44 -34.74
USHA INDIA LTD USHA 12.06 -54.51
VANASTHALI TEXT VTI 25.92 -0.15
VENTURA TEXTILES VRTL 14.33 -1.91
VENUS SUGAR LTD VS 11.06 -1.08
WIRE AND WIRELES WNW 110.69 -14.26
JAPAN
CEREBRIX CORP 2444 10.44 -2.32
CREST INVESTMENT 2318 65.01 -3.55
GOYO FOODS INDUS 2230 14.77 -0.60
HIMAWARI HD 8738 283.82 -50.87
ISHII HYOKI CO 6336 151.15 -28.05
KANMONKAI CO LTD 3372 59.00 -10.08
MEIHO ENTERPRISE 8927 80.76 -11.33
MISONOZA THEATRI 9664 63.24 -2.65
NIS GROUP CO LTD NISZ 444.72 -158.85
PROPERST CO LTD 3236 305.90 -330.20
TAIYO BUSSAN KAI 9941 148.45 -1.49
WORLD LOGI CO 9378 119.36 -2.48
KOREA
CHIN HUNG INT-2P 2787 571.91 -9.34
CHIN HUNG INTL 2780 571.91 -9.34
CHIN HUNG INT-PF 2785 571.91 -9.34
DAISHIN INFO 20180 740.50 -158.45
DVS KOREA CO LTD 46400 17.40 -1.20
GREEN NON-LIFE I 470 1,450.14 -36.89
KOREA PACIFIC 05 93400 19.23 -3.67
KOREA PACIFIC 06 93410 11.56 -2.37
KOREA PACIFIC 07 99210 26.66 -7.95
NAMKWANG ENGINEE 1260 762.58 -56.69
MALAYSIA
0.00 0.00
HAISAN RESOURCES HRB 41.05 -10.24
HO HUP CONSTR CO HO 48.52 -13.65
LINEAR CORP BHD LINE 14.70 -7.41
LUSTER INDUSTRIE LSTI 18.37 -7.57
SILVER BIRD GROU SBG 44.30 -30.68
VTI VINTAGE BHD VTI 16.01 -3.34
NEW ZELAND
NZF GROUP LTD NZF 142.71 -0.26
PHILIPPINES
CYBER BAY CORP CYBR 14.31 -100.17
FIL ESTATE CORP FC 40.90 -15.77
FILSYN CORP A FYN 23.11 -11.69
FILSYN CORP. B FYNB 23.11 -11.69
GOTESCO LAND-A GO 21.76 -19.21
GOTESCO LAND-B GOB 21.76 -19.21
PICOP RESOURCES PCP 105.66 -23.33
STENIEL MFG STN 21.07 -11.96
SWIFT FOODS INC SFI 23.93 -0.12
UNIWIDE HOLDINGS UW 50.36 -57.19
VICTORIAS MILL VMC 164.26 -18.20
SINGAPORE
ADV SYSTEMS AUTO ASA 16.02 -10.79
HL GLOBAL ENTERP HLGE 89.50 -11.36
LINDETEVES-JACOB LJ 25.10 -8.96
NEW LAKESIDE NLH 19.34 -5.25
SCIGEN LTD-CUFS SIE 68.70 -42.35
SUNMOON FOOD COM SMOON 19.33 -14.30
TT INTERNATIONAL TTI 232.83 -79.27
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 77.91 -114.37
BANGKOK RUBBER-F BRC/F 77.91 -114.37
BANGKOK RUB-NVDR BRC-R 77.91 -114.37
CALIFORNIA W-NVD CAWOW-R 28.07 -11.94
CALIFORNIA WO-FO CAWOW/F 28.07 -11.94
CALIFORNIA WOW X CAWOW 28.07 -11.94
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
ITV PCL ITV 36.02 -121.94
ITV PCL-FOREIGN ITV/F 36.02 -121.94
ITV PCL-NVDR ITV-R 36.02 -121.94
K-TECH CONSTRUCT KTECH/F 38.87 -46.47
K-TECH CONSTRUCT KTECH 38.87 -46.47
K-TECH CONTRU-R KTECH-R 38.87 -46.47
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
M LINK ASIA CORP MLINK 80.04 -27.77
M LINK ASIA-FOR MLINK/F 80.04 -27.77
M LINK ASIA-NVDR MLINK-R 80.04 -27.77
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 CORP-NVDR PICNI-R 101.18 -175.61
PICNIC CORPORATI PICNI 101.18 -175.61
PICNIC CORPORATI PICNI/F 101.18 -175.61
PONGSAAP PCL PSAAP/F 11.83 -0.91
PONGSAAP PCL PSAAP 11.83 -0.91
PONGSAAP PCL-NVD PSAAP-R 11.83 -0.91
SAHAMITR PRESS-F SMPC/F 27.92 -1.48
SAHAMITR PRESSUR SMPC 27.92 -1.48
SAHAMITR PR-NVDR SMPC-R 27.92 -1.48
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
TONGKAH HARBOU-F THL/F 62.30 -1.84
TONGKAH HARBOUR THL 62.30 -1.84
TONGKAH HAR-NVDR THL-R 62.30 -1.84
TRANG SEAFOOD TRS 15.18 -6.61
TRANG SEAFOOD-F TRS/F 15.18 -6.61
TRANG SFD-NVDR TRS-R 15.18 -6.61
TT&T PCL TTNT 589.80 -223.22
TT&T PCL-NVDR TTNT-R 589.80 -223.22
TT&T PUBLIC CO-F TTNT/F 589.80 -223.22
TAIWAN
BEHAVIOR TECH CO 2341S 30.60 -1.13
BEHAVIOR TECH CO 2341 30.60 -1.13
BEHAVIOR TECH-EC 2341O 30.60 -1.13
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
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
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Tuesday's edition of the TCR-AP delivers a list of indicative
prices for bond issues that reportedly trade well below par.
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