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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
L A T I N A M E R I C A
Tuesday, September 3, 2013, Vol. 14, No. 174
Headlines
B R A Z I L
* BRAZIL: IMF Board Concludes 2013 Article IV Consultation
C A Y M A N I S L A N D S
AILESBURY INCORPORATED: Creditors' Proofs of Debt Due Sept. 25
ARGONAUT WORLDWIDE: Creditors' Proofs of Debt Due Sept. 16
BARAI CAPITAL: Creditors' Proofs of Debt Due Sept. 25
BARAI CAPITAL OFFSHORE: Creditors' Proofs of Debt Due Sept. 25
DYNASTY HOLDINGS: Creditors' Proofs of Debt Due Sept. 25
INSPECTORATE GROUP: Creditors' Proofs of Debt Due Sept. 26
NEUROSURANCE PROFESSIONAL: Commences Liquidation Proceedings
NUEVA IMAGING: Creditors' Proofs of Debt Due Sept. 17
ON WINGS: Creditors' Proofs of Debt Due Sept. 25
SAKER GLOBAL: Creditors' Proofs of Debt Due Sept. 29
TSAF INVESTOR I: Creditors' Proofs of Debt Due Sept. 30
TSAF INVESTOR II: Creditors' Proofs of Debt Due Sept. 30
TSAF INVESTOR III: Creditors' Proofs of Debt Due Sept. 30
TSAF INVESTOR IV: Creditors' Proofs of Debt Due Sept. 30
TSAF INVESTOR V: Creditors' Proofs of Debt Due Sept. 30
C H I L E
CORPBANCA: Moody's Puts All Ratings on Review For Downgrade
D O M I N I C A N R E P U B L I C
EMPRESA GENERADORA: S&P Affirms 'B' Rating; Outlook Stable
* DOMINICAN REPUBLIC: Central Bank Adopts Control Measures
H O N D U R A S
* HONDURAS: IMF Sees Economic Growth to Reach 3 Percent in 2013
M E X I C O
BANCO MERCANTIL: S&P Affirms 'BB' Rating on Jr. Subordinated Notes
GRUPO PAPELERO: S&P Affirms 'B+' Rating on $300MM Sr. Unsec. Notes
V E N E Z U E L A
* VENEZUELA: S&P Affirms 'B' Credit Ratings; Outlook Negative
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Large Companies With Insolvent Balance Sheets
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* BRAZIL: IMF Board Concludes 2013 Article IV Consultation
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On July 26, 2013, the Executive Board of the International
Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation with
Brazil.
During the last decade, Brazil's strong macroeconomic frameworks
have contributed to preserve macroeconomic stability, support
robust growth, and underpin sustained poverty reduction. The key
pillars of Brazil's macroeconomic frameworks have been the fiscal
responsibility law, the inflation targeting regime, and the
flexible exchange rate. In addition, a strong prudential
framework has underpinned a sound financial sector that withstood
well the global financial crisis of 2008-09.
The prolonged macroeconomic stability has facilitated the adoption
of far-reaching social programs that have produced a remarkable
social transformation - in particular, a substantial reduction in
poverty and the increase in living standards of large segments of
the population.
Brazil's economy is recovering gradually from the slowdown that
began in mid-2011. Consumption remained resilient last year
underpinned by low unemployment and broad gains in real wages,
although it has slowed somewhat more recently.
After a protracted period of weakness, investment has begun to
recover in recent quarters while business confidence has firmed.
With the economy estimated to be operating close to potential,
supply-side constraints have restrained near-term growth and
exacerbated inflationary pressures. Low unemployment has also
contributed to demand-pull and cost-push inflation pressures. End-
of-period inflation, the reference measure for inflation-targeting
in Brazil, has been below the upper limit of the 41/2 ñ 2 percent
target range for several years; it has been running however in the
upper range of the target band, while medium-term inflation
expectations have risen above the mid-point target.
The authorities have started to focus on alleviating supply-side
constraints (including infrastructure bottlenecks) and containing
inflationary pressures by tightening monetary policy.
The external current account deficit has widened, reflecting
weaker external demand, buoyant consumption and, more recently, a
pickup in investment and temporary disruptions in oil production.
The real exchange rate depreciated over the last year, most
recently as part of a broader realignment across emerging markets.
At the same time, unit labor costs in U.S. dollars have remained
broadly unchanged, limiting the impact on competitiveness, as the
effect of the weaker currency has been offset by rapid growth in
real wages and stagnant labor productivity gains. Capital
inflows, particularly portfolio flows, subsided in 2012 linked to
a weaker growth outlook and lower interest rates in Brazil, and
the use of capital flow measures. More recently, global financial
volatility and higher global risk aversion have further dampened
portfolio inflows to Brazil. Equity prices have declined and
corporate debt and equity issuances have slowed, in line with
other major emerging markets. Foreign direct investment inflows,
however, have remained robust. International reserves have
remained broadly stable at a high level following a halt in
reserves accumulation since mid-2012.
Financial conditions have tightened but credit growth has remained
strong, driven by public banks' lending. Mortgage lending has
continued to grow strongly, but remains a relatively small share
of total credit. Real estate prices, though moderating, have
continued to increase. The authorities have made progress in
implementing key recommendations of the 2012 Financial Sector
Assessment Program (FSAP) Update.
Executive Board Assessment
Executive Directors commended the Brazilian authorities for their
long-standing commitment to sound policy frameworks, notably the
fiscal responsibility law, inflation targeting, the flexible
exchange rate, and a strong prudential regime. They noted that
these frameworks, together with the implementation of social
programs, have underpinned macroeconomic stability and remarkable
growth over the past decade, lifting living standards and reducing
poverty.
Directors observed that, in addition to headwinds from external
conditions, domestic supply-side constraints and policy
uncertainties may be holding back near-term growth. A tighter
policy stance would help address persistent price pressures,
safeguard confidence in policy frameworks, and set the stage for a
medium-term rebalancing of demand away from consumption. In this
context, Directors welcomed the initiation of a monetary
tightening cycle, and agreed that monetary policy should remain
geared at containing inflationary pressures and anchoring
inflation expectations. They underscored the need for a steady,
measured pace of fiscal consolidation, anchored on Brazil's long-
standing primary surplus target. Some Directors saw a continued
role for fiscal stimulus as a counter-cyclical tool. More
generally, Directors considered that monetary policy should play
the main role in aggregate demand management, with fiscal policy
focused on rebuilding buffers.
Directors highlighted the importance of adhering to a primary
surplus target that places public debt firmly on a downward path.
They encouraged efforts to maintain fiscal discipline at the sub-
national level, ease budget rigidities to increase public savings,
and recognize more fully potential fiscal risks associated with
public bank assets and infrastructure concession agreements.
Directors also recommended a gradual reduction of policy lending
to public banks to improve debt dynamics. A number of Directors
considered that a more detailed assessment of Brazil's public debt
encompassing net and gross concepts would permit an enhanced
interpretation of fiscal developments and prospects.
Directors welcomed the substantial progress in strengthening
financial regulation and supervision. They observed that Brazil's
banking system is sound and well placed to implement Basel III
ahead of schedule. Directors noted nevertheless that some risks,
notably those associated with household credit and mortgage loans,
warrant ongoing vigilance. They welcomed the progress in
implementing most of the recommendations of the recent Financial
Sector Assessment Program Update.
Directors concurred that the flexible exchange rate remains the
main shock absorber in periods of financial turbulence, and
welcomed the authorities' intention to limit interventions in the
foreign exchange market to moderating excessive volatility. They
agreed that Brazil has an adequate toolkit to deal with capital
inflow pressures, by allowing the exchange rate to appreciate
somewhat, supported by other policies, including some further
temporary reserve accumulation and carefully-considered capital
flow management measures.
Directors supported the focus of reforms to ease supply-side
constraints, noting that the government's market-based concessions
program would boost investment and alleviate infrastructure
bottlenecks. They emphasized that comprehensive efforts to boost
productivity, competitiveness, and investment are critical for
raising potential growth. To this end, it will be important to
increase domestic saving, improve the minimum wage indexation
mechanism, and continue to reform the pension system. Other
efforts to foster private investment should include streamlining
taxation and improving business conditions.
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AILESBURY INCORPORATED: Creditors' Proofs of Debt Due Sept. 25
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The creditors of Ailesbury Incorporated are required to file their
proofs of debt by Sept. 25, 2013, to be included in the company's
dividend distribution.
The company commenced liquidation proceedings on Aug. 16, 2013.
The company's liquidator is:
Intertrust SPV (Cayman) Limited
190 Elgin Avenue, George Town
Grand Cayman KY1-9005
Cayman Islands
c/o Kim Charaman/Jennifer Chailler
Telephone: (345) 943 3100
ARGONAUT WORLDWIDE: Creditors' Proofs of Debt Due Sept. 16
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The creditors of Argonaut Worldwide Equities Fund Ltd are required
to file their proofs of debt by Sept. 16, 2013, to be included in
the company's dividend distribution.
The company commenced wind-up proceedings on July 10, 2013.
The company's liquidator is:
Ogier
c/o Kate O'Neill
Telephone: (345) 815 1822
Facsimile: (345) 949 9877
89 Nexus Way, Camana Bay
Grand Cayman KY1-9007
Cayman Islands
BARAI CAPITAL: Creditors' Proofs of Debt Due Sept. 25
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The creditors of Barai Capital Master Fund, Ltd. are required to
file their proofs of debt by Sept. 25, 2013, to be included in the
company's dividend distribution.
The company commenced liquidation proceedings on Aug. 5, 2013.
The company's liquidator is:
Matthew Wright
c/o Omar Grant
Telephone: (345) 949 7576
Facsimile: (345) 949 8295
P.O. Box 897
Windward 1, Regatta Office Park
Grand Cayman KY1-1103
Cayman Islands
BARAI CAPITAL OFFSHORE: Creditors' Proofs of Debt Due Sept. 25
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The creditors of Barai Capital Offshore Fund, Ltd are required to
file their proofs of debt by Sept. 25, 2013, to be included in the
company's dividend distribution.
The company commenced liquidation proceedings on Aug. 5, 2013.
The company's liquidator is:
Matthew Wright
c/o Omar Grant
Telephone: (345) 949 7576
Facsimile: (345) 949 8295
P.O. Box 897
Windward 1, Regatta Office Park
Grand Cayman KY1-1103
Cayman Islands
DYNASTY HOLDINGS: Creditors' Proofs of Debt Due Sept. 25
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The creditors of Dynasty Holdings Limited are required to file
their proofs of debt by Sept. 25, 2013, to be included in the
company's dividend distribution.
The company commenced wind-up proceedings on Aug. 15, 2013.
The company's liquidator is:
Buchanan Limited
c/o Allison Kelly/Ingrid McIntosh
Telephone: (345) 949 0355
Facsimile: (345)949 0360
P.O. Box 1170, George Town
Grand Cayman
Cayman Islands KY1-1102
INSPECTORATE GROUP: Creditors' Proofs of Debt Due Sept. 26
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The creditors of Inspectorate Group Holdings Limited are required
to file their proofs of debt by Sept. 26, 2013, to be included in
the company's dividend distribution.
The company commenced liquidation proceedings on Aug. 15, 2013.
The company's liquidator is:
Michael Penner
c/o Marcin Czarnocki
Deloitte & Touche
P.O Box 1787 Grand Cayman KY1-1109
Cayman Islands
Telephone: +1 (345) 814 2228
Facsimile: +1 (345) 949 8258
NEUROSURANCE PROFESSIONAL: Commences Liquidation Proceedings
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On Aug. 14, 2013, the sole shareholder of Neurosurance
Professional Indemnity Company, Ltd. resolved to voluntarily
liquidate the company's business.
Creditors are required to file their proofs of debt to be included
in the company's dividend distribution.
The company's liquidators are:
Thomas Hodson
Peter Breen
Telephone: (345) 949 0488
Facsimile: (345) 949 0364
P.O. Box 1990 Grand Cayman KY1-1104
Cayman Islands
NUEVA IMAGING: Creditors' Proofs of Debt Due Sept. 17
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The creditors of Nueva Imaging are required to file their proofs
of debt by Sept. 17, 2013, to be included in the company's
dividend distribution.
The company commenced wind-up proceedings on Aug. 5, 2013.
The company's liquidator is:
Xinping He
1731 Technology Drive, Suite 220
San Jose, CA 95110
Telephone: +1 (408) 453 4074
Facsimile: +1 (408) 453 4029
ON WINGS: Creditors' Proofs of Debt Due Sept. 25
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The creditors of On Wings of Destiny Limited are required to file
their proofs of debt by Sept. 25, 2013, to be included in the
company's dividend distribution.
The company commenced wind-up proceedings on Aug. 15, 2013.
The company's liquidator is:
Buchanan Limited
c/o Allison Kelly/Ingrid McIntosh
Telephone: (345) 949 0355
Facsimile: (345)949 0360
P.O. Box 1170, George Town
Grand Cayman
Cayman Islands KY1-1102
SAKER GLOBAL: Creditors' Proofs of Debt Due Sept. 29
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The creditors of Saker Global Fund are required to file their
proofs of debt by Sept. 29, 2013, to be included in the company's
dividend distribution.
The company commenced liquidation proceedings on Aug. 15, 2013.
The company's liquidator is:
Rolf Kung
IFIT Fund Services (Cayman) Ltd.
Voltastrasse 61
PO Box 371, CH-8044 Zurich
Switzerland
Telephone: +41 (44) 366 4016
Facsimile: +41 (44) 366 4039
e-mail: rhk@ifit.net
TSAF INVESTOR I: Creditors' Proofs of Debt Due Sept. 30
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The creditors of TSAF Investor I Inc are required to file their
proofs of debt by Sept. 30, 2013, to be included in the company's
dividend distribution.
The company commenced liquidation proceedings on Aug. 2, 2013.
The company's liquidator is:
Krys Global VL Services Limited
KRyS Global, Governors Square
Building 6, 2nd Floor
23 Lime Tree Bay Avenue
P.O. Box 31237 Grand Cayman KY1-1205
c/o Declan Magennis
Telephone: (345) 947 4700
TSAF INVESTOR II: Creditors' Proofs of Debt Due Sept. 30
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The creditors of TSAF Investor II Inc. are required to file their
proofs of debt by Sept. 30, 2013, to be included in the company's
dividend distribution.
The company commenced liquidation proceedings on Aug. 2, 2013.
The company's liquidator is:
Krys Global VL Services Limited
KRyS Global, Governors Square
Building 6, 2nd Floor
23 Lime Tree Bay Avenue
P.O. Box 31237 Grand Cayman KY1-1205
c/o Declan Magennis
Telephone: (345) 947 4700
TSAF INVESTOR III: Creditors' Proofs of Debt Due Sept. 30
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The creditors of TSAF Investor III Inc. are required to file their
proofs of debt by Sept. 30, 2013, to be included in the company's
dividend distribution.
The company commenced liquidation proceedings on Aug. 2, 2013.
The company's liquidator is:
Krys Global VL Services Limited
KRyS Global, Governors Square
Building 6, 2nd Floor
23 Lime Tree Bay Avenue
P.O. Box 31237 Grand Cayman KY1-1205
c/o Declan Magennis
Telephone: (345) 947 4700
TSAF INVESTOR IV: Creditors' Proofs of Debt Due Sept. 30
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The creditors of TSAF Investor IV Inc. are required to file their
proofs of debt by Sept. 30, 2013, to be included in the company's
dividend distribution.
The company commenced liquidation proceedings on Aug. 2, 2013.
The company's liquidator is:
Krys Global VL Services Limited
KRyS Global, Governors Square
Building 6, 2nd Floor
23 Lime Tree Bay Avenue
P.O. Box 31237 Grand Cayman KY1-1205
c/o Declan Magennis
Telephone: (345) 947 4700
TSAF INVESTOR V: Creditors' Proofs of Debt Due Sept. 30
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The creditors of TSAF Investor V Inc. are required to file their
proofs of debt by Sept. 30, 2013, to be included in the company's
dividend distribution.
The company commenced liquidation proceedings on Aug. 2, 2013.
The company's liquidator is:
Krys Global VL Services Limited
KRyS Global, Governors Square
Building 6, 2nd Floor
23 Lime Tree Bay Avenue
P.O. Box 31237 Grand Cayman KY1-1205
c/o Declan Magennis
Telephone: (345) 947 4700
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CORPBANCA: Moody's Puts All Ratings on Review For Downgrade
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Moody's Investors Service placed all of CorpBanca's ratings on
review for downgrade. These include the bank's standalone bank
financial strength rating of D+, which maps to a standalone
baseline credit assessment (BCA) of baa3, long- and short-term
local and foreign currency deposit ratings of Baa2/Prime-2, and
long term foreign currency senior unsecured debt rating of Baa2.
At the same time, Moody's placed on review for downgrade all the
ratings of the bank's direct holding company CorpGroup Banking
S.A. These include the direct holding company's local and foreign
currency issuer ratings of Ba3 and long term foreign currency
senior unsecured debt rating of Ba3.
The following ratings of CorpBanca were placed on review for
downgrade:
- Bank financial strength rating of D+
- Long term local currency deposit rating of Baa2
- Short term local currency deposit rating of Prime-2
- Long term foreign currency deposit rating of Baa2
- Short term foreign currency deposit rating of Prime-2
- Long term foreign currency senior unsecured debt rating of Baa2
The following ratings of CorpGroup Banking were placed on review
for downgrade:
- Long term local currency issuer rating of Ba3
- Long term foreign currency issuer rating of Ba3
- Long term foreign currency senior unsecured debt rating of Ba3
Ratings Rationale:
In placing CorpBanca's ratings on review for downgrade, Moody's
noted the growing uncertainties regarding the effects on the
bank's institutional funding and earnings performance of
developments at its sister company, SMU S.A. (B3 on review for
downgrade). While the direct financial connections between
CorpBanca and SMU are limited in terms of loans and funding, the
companies' shared majority shareholder and the overall tighter
market conditions have led to concerns regarding increasing
funding costs that are likely to affect the bank's profitability.
Moody's highlighted CorpBanca's higher than average reliance on
short term wholesale funding, which presents refinancing risks
that are partly mitigated by the fact that the majority of those
are client deposits.
Moody's said its review will focus on the evolution of the bank's
funding structure and conditions, particularly in light of
potentially higher contagion from the SMU issue, and the effects
this could have on Corpbanca's profitability. The review will also
focus on the management of Corpbanca's balance sheet under dynamic
market conditions, and its ability to extricate itself from the
headline risk related to SMU, through greater clarity regarding
the group's plans and progress in resolving SMU's financial
problems.
The review for downgrade on CorpGroup Banking's Ba3 issuer and
debt ratings is in line with the review for downgrade on
CorpBanca's D+ standalone BFSR and baa3 standalone BCA, on which
the holding company's ratings are anchored.
The last rating action on CorpBanca was on August 20, 2013, when
Moody's affirmed the bank's standalone BCA of baa3, with a stable
outlook, and lowered the long term local and foreign currency
deposit ratings and foreign currency senior debt rating to Baa2
from Baa1, changing the outlook to stable from negative.
The last rating action on CorpGroup Banking was on August 20, 2013
when Moody's affirmed with a stable outlook the Ba3 local and
foreign currency issuer ratings and foreign currency senior debt
rating.
Based in Santiago, CorpBanca was the fifth largest bank in Chile,
with $27.7 billion (CLP 14.0 trillion) in consolidated assets and
$2.6 billion in shareholders' equity as of June 30, 2013.
CorpBanca is 45.06% owned by CorpGroup Banking S.A., which is in
turn owned by Inversiones CorpGroup Interhold. CorpGroup Banking
together with other investment companies from the Saieh family
control 53.6% of CorpBanca.
Established in 1998 and incorporated in Chile, CorpGroup Banking
S.A. is an intermediate holding company 99.99% owned by
Inversiones Corp Group Interhold, that is in turn 75.6% owned and
controlled by the Saieh family. CorpGroup Banking's main operating
subsidiary is CorpBanca. Corp Group Banking also holds a 40% stake
in the group's insurance company, CorpGroup Vida Chile, the
country's largest provider of annuities. As of March 31, 2013,
CorpGroup Banking reported unconsolidated assets of $ 2.1 billion
(CLP 1 trillion) and controlling shareholders' equity of $ 1.5
billion. On a consolidated basis as of March 31, 2013, CorpGroup
Banking and its subsidiaries reported total assets of $ 29 billion
and total net equity of $3 billion.
The principal methodology used in this rating was Global Banks
published in May 2013.
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EMPRESA GENERADORA: S&P Affirms 'B' Rating; Outlook Stable
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Standard & Poor's Ratings Services affirmed its 'B' rating on
Empresa Generadora de Electricidad Haina S.A. (EGE Haina). The
outlook remains stable.
S&P's ratings on EGE Haina and on its special-purpose financing
entity, Haina Finance S.A., consider the challenges of operating
in the Dominican Republic's (B+/Stable/B) electric power industry,
its weak regulatory framework, and an inefficient and highly
subsidized distribution sector with uncertain long-term
operational and financial sustainability. In particular, the cash
flows of energy generating companies are susceptible to weak
collection rates and payment delays from the distribution
companies. "The rating also considers the power sector's
dependence on the sovereign's ability to continue subsidizing the
sector and the economy, which may be affected in an economic
stress scenario," said Standard & Poor's credit analyst Maria del
Sol Gonzalez.
The ratings also incorporate S&P's opinion that there is a low
likelihood of timely and sufficient extraordinary support from the
Dominican Republic to EGE Haina in the event of financial
distress. In accordance with S&P's criteria for government-
related entities, it assess EGE Haina as having limited importance
to the government's key economic and political objectives and a
limited link to the government (given the latter's low level of
involvement in the company's strategy and day-to-day operations
and its lack of controlling rights). The Haina Investment Co.
(HIC; not rated) owns 50% of the company, and the Dominican
government owns the other 50%.
* DOMINICAN REPUBLIC: Central Bank Adopts Control Measures
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The Dominican Today reports that the Governor of Dominican
Republic Central Bank, Hector Valdez Albizu, announced a series of
measures on Aug. 28 aimed at tackling the upward trend in the
exchange rate.
Mr. Albizu said that the Central Bank was planning to implement a
program of interventions in the exchange market, with the
injection of an estimated US$200 million in two weeks, according
to Dominican Today.
The report notes that Mr. Albizu said that the CB exchange rate
was being increased by 200 basic points, from 4.25% to 6.25%.
Mr. Albizu said that the measure would not have repercussions on
the economy in the coming three months, but would have a greater
impact next year, when they estimate that the economy will be
growing by approximately 5%, the report relates.
Mr. Albizu said that these measures are aimed at preventing the
upward change in the exchange rate from affecting internal prices
and thus inflation, the report notes.
Mr. Albizu, the report discloses, also informed that the Central
Bank was issuing fixed rate certificates for monetary regulation
for a total of RD$2.861 billion, almost double the rate originally
offered.
"The Central Bank intends to take an active part in the foreign
exchange market, and has sufficient foreign currency for this.
It's a measure that is going to be adopted tomorrow and that will
prevent the sectors or people who have been betting on devaluation
for the sake of betting, by retaining dollars or getting rid of
them quickly at the rates the Central Bank is offering as the
planned average for market operations," the report quoted Mr.
Albizu as saying.
The report relays that Mr. Albizu stressed that the Central Bank
has sufficient international reserve levels and this is why it is
able to intervene in the market with more foreign currency
resources from its international reserves.
Mr. Albizu dismissed suggestions that there was a plot to
destabilize the country's economy, the report says.
The Central Bank hopes that during the September-December period
this year an additional US$800 to US$900 million could enter the
country in disbursements from the Inter-American Development Bank
(US$250 million) the World Bank (US$80 million), and PetroCaribe
(US$200 million) as established in the 2013 budget, along with the
resources that the State will receive following the negotiations
with the Barrick Gold mining company, the report notes.
It is predicted that these resources will increase the supply of
dollars in the economy, the report adds.
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* HONDURAS: IMF Sees Economic Growth to Reach 3 Percent in 2013
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An International Monetary Fund staff mission visited Honduras
during August 26-30, as part of the Fund's periodic consultation
with its member countries. During the visit, the mission met with
President Porfirio Lobo, Ministry of the Presidency Maria
Antonieta de Bogran, Central Bank Governor Maria Elena Mondragon,
Minister of Finance Wilfredo Cerrato as well as other senior
government officials and representatives of the private sector.
At the conclusion of the visit, IMF Mission Chief Lisandro Abrego
issued the following statement in Tegucigalpa:
"Economic growth is projected to reach close to 3 percent in 2013,
below its 2012 level. The decline reflects partly a drop in
coffee production due to rust leaf disease and weaker trading
partner growth. The staff team projects inflation to remain
broadly unchanged at about 5.5 percent this year, with a slight
decline in core inflation offset by higher food prices. On the
external sector side, the mission projects the current account
deficit to increase somewhat this year, reflecting weaker terms of
trade and lower volumes of coffee exports. International reserves
would remain at slightly above 3 months of imports, helped by the
placement of a sovereign global bond in March.
"Staff observed that the evolution of credit to the private sector
during 2013 would have helped keep inflationary pressures under
control. It noted the need to remain vigilant of monetary
developments to ensure that credit expands at a moderate rate,
which should also contribute to strengthening the external sector
position.
"The authorities concurred with the team about the need to protect
macroeconomic stability and move forward with the process of
fiscal consolidation. To achieve the latter, staff stressed the
importance of working both on the expenditure and the revenue
side. It also noted that strengthening the performance of public
enterprises has a role to play in the process of fiscal
consolidation, while contributing to supporting medium-term
economic growth.
"Finally, the mission thanks authorities and private sector
representatives for a fruitful dialogue and for their excellent
cooperation and hospitality."
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BANCO MERCANTIL: S&P Affirms 'BB' Rating on Jr. Subordinated Notes
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Standard & Poor's Ratings Services affirmed its 'BBB-/A-3' global
scale and 'mxAA+/mxA-1+' national scale issuer credit ratings on
Banco Mercantil del Norte S.A. Institucion de Banca Multiple Grupo
Financiero Banorte (Banorte). The outlook remains positive. S&P
is also affirming Banorte's senior unsecured debt at 'BBB-' and
its junior subordinated notes at 'BB'. S&P notches its ratings on
Banorte's hybrid instruments downward--because of the risk of
partial or untimely payment and subordination--from its stand-
alone credit profile (SACP), which is at 'bbb-'.
At the same time S&P is withdrawing its 'BB' issue rating on
Banorte's $120 million, perpetual, non-cumulative, non-preferred,
subordinated, non-step-up notes, issued on February 2007. The
bank has already paid these notes.
The ratings on Banorte reflect S&P's view of its "adequate"
business position, "adequate" capital and earnings, "moderate"
risk position, "average" funding and "adequate" liquidity, as
S&P's criteria define these terms. The bank's stand-alone credit
profile (SACP) is 'bbb-'.
"Our bank criteria use our Banking Industry Country Risk
Assessment (BICRA) economic and industry risk scores to determine
a bank's anchor, the starting point in assigning an issuer credit
rating. Our anchor for a commercial bank operating only in Mexico
is 'bbb'. In our view, the main risk for the banks operating in
Mexico is economic risk. This is because of the population's low
income level (from a global perspective), and a decrease in
payment capacity amid a low level of domestic savings. Mexican
banks face challenges associated with lending within a legal
framework that is still establishing a track record of creditor
rights. However, underwriting standards have improved. Also, we
do not view any asset bubbles in the Mexican economy. Industry
risk is not as high, because of conservative regulation, but
supervision still needs to be strengthened. Healthy competitive
dynamics drive the lending system. Funding is based on stable
deposits, while the domestic debt markets are rapidly expanding.
We classify the Mexican government as "supportive" to its banking
system based on past experience and our belief that it has the
capacity to help banks withstand problems," S&P said.
In S&P's view, Banorte's business position is "adequate." "It
reflects the bank's good and increasing market position within the
Mexican banking industry, and its improving business activities
diversification which should strengthen the bank's revenue
stability," said Standard & Poor's credit analyst Alfredo Calvo.
S&P believes the bank's efforts to build long-standing customer
relationships will allow Banorte to keep growing at double-digit
rates during the next two years, leading to expanding business
volumes. During the first-half of 2013, Grupo Financiero Banorte
S.A.B. de C.V. (GFNorte; not rated) merged IXE Banco and Fincasa
Hipotecaria under Banorte. As part of the changes in the group's
corporate structure, Banorte divested its participation in Solida
Administradora de Portafolios - an entity specialized in work-out
activities --and now this company is a direct subsidiary of
GFNorte. Including these mergers, Banorte reported a market share
of 14.2% in terms of loans, as of June 2013, and is the third-
largest bank in Mexico. The bank has a relevant market position
in most of the business segments in which it participates: 15.7%
in the commercial segment (including commercial loans, government
and financial institutions), 16.2% in mortgages, and 8.4% in
retail loans-- payroll in particular representing 17.7% of the
market.
GRUPO PAPELERO: S&P Affirms 'B+' Rating on $300MM Sr. Unsec. Notes
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Standard & Poor's Ratings Services affirmed its 'B+' global scale
rating on Grupo Papelero Scribe, S.A. de C.V.'s (Scribe). At the
same time, S&P affirmed its 'B+' senior unsecured debt rating on
Scribe's $300 million senior unsecured notes. The outlook is
stable. S&P's recovery rating on the notes remains at '4',
indicating its expectation of average (30%-50%) recovery in the
event of a payment default.
Standard & Poor's ratings on Scribe reflect S&P's assessment of
the company's "weak" business risk profile, "aggressive" financial
risk profile and "adequate" liquidity, as its criteria define
these terms.
"Our assessment of Scribe's business risk profile as weak
continues to reflect the challenges posed by a seasonal and
somewhat mature paper industry in Mexico, as well as the company's
limited capacity to mitigate its exposure to pulp price
volatility, given the insufficient vertical integration in pulp
production," said Standard & Poor's credit analyst Luis Manuel
Martinez. It also reflects a highly competitive market due to the
provisions under the North American Free Trade Agreement, which
facilitates imports from the U.S. and Canada. The company's
strong brand recognition in Mexico, its 80% share of the notebook
market, its solid position in the paper and office supplies
markets, and a relatively low-cost production structure partially
offset the negative factors.
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* VENEZUELA: S&P Affirms 'B' Credit Ratings; Outlook Negative
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Standard & Poor's Ratings Services affirmed its 'B' long-term
foreign and local currency sovereign credit ratings on the
Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela. The outlook on the long-term
ratings remains negative. At the same time, S&P affirmed its 'B'
short-term foreign and local currency sovereign credit ratings on
Venezuela.
S&P also affirmed its 'B' transfer & convertibility (T&C)
assessment.
RATIONALE
A sharp political polarization, an erratic economic policymaking
that exacerbates both the economy's oil dependence and the
prevailing macroeconomic inconsistencies, and weakening external
liquidity constitute the main constraints to the ratings on
Venezuela. The negative outlook results from the still-prevailing
risks, despite the emerging signs of a more pragmatic economic
agenda that shows greater dialogue with private-sector
participants. Although a more pragmatic economic dialogue has
diminished the near-term governability risks in Venezuela, the
country's political environment remains fragile. At the same
time, pressures on the foreign-exchange system have increased,
complicating the implementation of a more pragmatic economic-
policy approach. Deep-rooted political polarization and a
deteriorating domestic economy despite high oil prices will
continue to make it difficult for the government to contain
significant macroeconomic distortions, such as high inflation.
Long-standing political divisions in the country were exacerbated
this year because of the transition to a new leadership after the
death of President Hugo Chavez and the very close results of
April's presidential elections. Increasing tension with the
opposition and lack of cohesion within the government's party hurt
an already weak economic performance and led to a widening gap
between the official and parallel exchange rate (the difference
was about six times as of August 2013) and increasing inflation.
S&P expects GDP to contract 1% in real terms throughout 2013,
while inflation will reach near 40% at year-end.
Future success in containing inflation, easing shortages of goods
in the local market, and reversing other economic distortions will
continue to depend on authorities' ability to expand the dialogue
with private-sector participants and enlarge political support
within the government's party for a more pragmatic economic
agenda. Management of the foreign-exchange market seems at the
core of any future initiative because the severe restrictions to
formally access foreign currency limits imports, widens the gap
between the official and parallel exchange rate, increases
scarcity, and results in higher inflation. Despite the
government's announcements of less-restrictive policies regarding
access to foreign exchange, progress under the system to auction
foreign reserves (the SICAD, Sistema Complementario de
Administracion de Divisas) was slow during the first half of the
year. However, new auctions began with greater frequency in July
and August this year. The ability to sustain a more pragmatic
economic policy agenda will be tested during the municipal
elections scheduled for December 2013, as the government tries to
legitimize its narrow April election victory through a more robust
win. Polls so far continue to show a tight race between the
government and the opposition.
Growing restrictions on external liquidity as a result of
Petroleos de Venezuela S.A.'s marginally decreasing oil production
and a more uncertain outlook for oil prices will continue to limit
Venezuela's ability to deal with growing domestic political and
economic challenges. The country's vast oil and gas reserves, the
government's relatively low debt burden, and its low level of
external debt continue to support the rating.
OUTLOOK
The negative outlook reflects the possibility that a politically
weakened president and administration may pursue less pragmatic
policies that increase imbalances in the economy and result in
greater instability. It also reflects the risk that, even if the
government takes corrective measures, it may not be able to
implement them effectively because of the difficult political
environment. S&P could lower the rating by one notch under such a
scenario.
Steps to defuse the heightened political tensions in Venezuela
would reduce the risks of eroding governability and of greater
volatility in economic policies. That, along with a growing track
record of pragmatic economic policies aimed at containing economic
imbalances, could lead S&P to revise the outlook to stable.
In accordance with S&P's relevant policies and procedures, the
Rating Committee was composed of analysts that are qualified to
vote in the committee, with sufficient experience to convey the
appropriate level of knowledge and understanding of the
methodology applicable. At the onset of the committee, the chair
confirmed that the information provided to the Rating Committee by
the primary analyst had been distributed in a timely manner and
was sufficient for Committee members to make an informed decision.
After the primary analyst gave opening remarks and explained the
recommendation, the Committee discussed key rating factors and
critical issues in accordance with the relevant criteria.
Qualitative and quantitative risk factors were considered and
discussed, looking at track-record and forecasts. The chair
ensured every voting member was given the opportunity to
articulate his/her opinion. The chair or designee reviewed the
draft report to ensure consistency with the Committee decision.
The views and the decision of the rating committee are summarized
in the above rationale and outlook.
RATINGS LIST
Ratings Affirmed
Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela
Sovereign Credit Rating B/Negative/B
Transfer & Convertibility Assessment B
Senior Unsecured B
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Large Companies With Insolvent Balance Sheets
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Company Ticker (US$MM) (US$MM)
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ARGENTINA
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SNIAFA SA-B SDAGF US 11229696.2 -2670544.88
CENTRAL COSTAN-B CRCBF US 355868838 -87473853.3
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BRAZIL
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NOVA AMERICA SA NOVAON BZ 21287489 -183535527
NOVA AMERICA-PRF NOVA4B BZ 21287489 -183535527
NOVA AMERICA-PRF NOVAPN BZ 21287489 -183535527
NOVA AMERICA-PRF 1NOVPN BZ 21287489 -183535527
NOVA AMERICA SA 1NOVON BZ 21287489 -183535527
RECRUSUL RCSL3 BZ 48003655.5 -18502124.9
RECRUSUL SA RESLON BZ 48003655.5 -18502124.9
RECRUSUL-PREF RCSL4 BZ 48003655.5 -18502124.9
RECRUSUL SA-PREF RESLPN BZ 48003655.5 -18502124.9
PETRO MANGUINHOS RPMG3 BZ 246810937 -224879124
PETRO MANGUINHOS MANGON BZ 246810937 -224879124
PET MANGUINH-PRF RPMG4 BZ 246810937 -224879124
PETRO MANGUIN-PF MANGPN BZ 246810937 -224879124
RIMET REEM3 BZ 103098361 -185417655
RIMET REEMON BZ 103098361 -185417655
RIMET-PREF REEM4 BZ 103098361 -185417655
RIMET-PREF REEMPN BZ 103098361 -185417655
SANSUY SNSY3 BZ 192536335 -145445052
SANSUY SA SNSYON BZ 192536335 -145445052
SANSUY-PREF A SNSY5 BZ 192536335 -145445052
SANSUY SA-PREF A SNSYAN BZ 192536335 -145445052
SANSUY-PREF B SNSY6 BZ 192536335 -145445052
SANSUY SA-PREF B SNSYBN BZ 192536335 -145445052
BOTUCATU TEXTIL STRP3 BZ 27663604.9 -7174512.03
STAROUP SA STARON BZ 27663604.9 -7174512.03
BOTUCATU-PREF STRP4 BZ 27663604.9 -7174512.03
STAROUP SA-PREF STARPN BZ 27663604.9 -7174512.03
TEKA TEKA3 BZ 407967021 -392649052
TEKA TEKAON BZ 407967021 -392649052
TEKA-PREF TEKA4 BZ 407967021 -392649052
TEKA-PREF TEKAPN BZ 407967021 -392649052
TEKA-ADR TKTPY US 407967021 -392649052
TEKA-ADR TKTQY US 407967021 -392649052
F GUIMARAES FGUI3 BZ 11016542.1 -151840377
FERREIRA GUIMARA FGUION BZ 11016542.1 -151840377
F GUIMARAES-PREF FGUI4 BZ 11016542.1 -151840377
FERREIRA GUIM-PR FGUIPN BZ 11016542.1 -151840377
VARIG SA VAGV3 BZ 966298048 -4695211008
VARIG SA VARGON BZ 966298048 -4695211008
VARIG SA-PREF VAGV4 BZ 966298048 -4695211008
VARIG SA-PREF VARGPN BZ 966298048 -4695211008
VULCABRAS AZALEI VULC3 BZ 656823700 -17327661.6
VULCABRAS SA VULCON BZ 656823700 -17327661.6
VULCABRAS AZ-PRF VULC4 BZ 656823700 -17327661.6
VULCABRAS SA-PRF VULCPN BZ 656823700 -17327661.6
VULCABRAS-RT PRF VULC11 BZ 656823700 -17327661.6
LOJAS ARAPUA LOAR3 BZ 60020270.1 -3542047972
LOJAS ARAPUA LOARON BZ 60020270.1 -3542047972
LOJAS ARAPUA-PRF LOAR4 BZ 60020270.1 -3542047972
LOJAS ARAPUA-PRF LOARPN BZ 60020270.1 -3542047972
LOJAS ARAPUA-PRF 52353Z US 60020270.1 -3542047972
LOJAS ARAPUA-GDR 3429T US 60020270.1 -3542047972
LOJAS ARAPUA-GDR LJPSF US 60020270.1 -3542047972
BATTISTELLA BTTL3 BZ 158330518 -36518145.6
BATTISTELLA-PREF BTTL4 BZ 158330518 -36518145.6
SAUIPE SA PSEGON BZ 23615862 -840174.001
SAUIPE PSEG3 BZ 23615862 -840174.001
SAUIPE SA-PREF PSEGPN BZ 23615862 -840174.001
SAUIPE-PREF PSEG4 BZ 23615862 -840174.001
CIA PETROLIFERA MRLM3B BZ 377602195 -3014291.72
CIA PETROLIF-PRF MRLM4B BZ 377602195 -3014291.72
CIA PETROLIFERA 1CPMON BZ 377602195 -3014291.72
CIA PETROLIF-PRF 1CPMPN BZ 377602195 -3014291.72
LATTENO FOOD COR LATF US 14423532 -3506007
VARIG PART EM TR VPTA3 BZ 49432124.2 -399290396
VARIG PART EM-PR VPTA4 BZ 49432124.2 -399290396
VARIG PART EM SE VPSC3 BZ 83017828.6 -495721700
VARIG PART EM-PR VPSC4 BZ 83017828.6 -495721700
COLOMBIA
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PUYEHUE RIGHT PUYEHUOS CI 25722049 -4310587.75
PUYEHUE PUYEH CI 25722049 -4310587.75
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Monday's edition of the TCR-LA delivers a list of indicative
prices for bond issues that reportedly trade well below par.
Prices are obtained by TCR-LA editors from a variety of outside
sources during the prior week we think are reliable. Those
sources may not, however, be complete or accurate. The Monday
Bond Pricing table is compiled on the Friday prior to publication.
Prices reported are not intended to reflect actual trades. Prices
for actual trades are probably different. Our objective is to
share information, not make markets in publicly traded securities.
Nothing in the TCR-LA constitutes an offer or solicitation to buy
or sell any security of any kind. It is likely that some entity
affiliated with a TCR-LA editor holds some position in the
issuers' public debt and equity securities about which we report.
Tuesday's edition of the TCR-LA features a list of companies with
insolvent balance sheets obtained by our editors based on the
latest balance sheets publicly available a day prior to
publication. At first glance, this list may look like the
definitive compilation of stocks that are ideal to sell short.
Don't be fooled. Assets, for example, reported at historical cost
net of depreciation may understate the true value of a firm's
assets. A company may establish reserves on its balance sheet for
liabilities that may never materialize. The prices at which
equity securities trade in public market are determined by more
than a balance sheet solvency test.
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Thursday's edition of the TCR-LA. Submissions about insolvency-
related conferences are encouraged. Send announcements to
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