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Friday, November 28, 2014, Vol. 17, No. 236
Headlines
A U S T R A L I A
AUSDRILL LIMITED: Moody's Affirms Ba3 CFR, Outlook Now Negative
CG SERVICES: First Creditors' Meeting Set For December 5
MARION ENERGY: Meeting of Creditors Scheduled for Dec. 4
MILLS-TUI AUSTRALIA: Selling IP in Liquidation Sale
PERPETUAL TRUSTEE: Moody's Rates on AUD10.8MM Cl. F Notes '(P)B1'
C H I N A
LDK SOLAR: US Trustee Unable to Appoint Creditors' Committee
RENHE COMMERCIAL: Moody's Affirms Caa3 Corporate Family Rating
I N D I A
AIR INDIA: Only 9 of 370 Daily Flights Profitable, Minister Says
AIR SYSTEMS: CRISIL Assigns 'B' Rating to INR41.5MM Cash Credit
ALLURI SITARAMA: CRISIL Cuts Rating on INR210MM Bank Loan to B+
ARIDO CERAMIC: ICRA Reaffirms 'B' Rating on INR7cr Term Loan
AUTO CZARS: CRISIL Upgrades Rating on INR35MM Cash Credit to B-
AYUSH HOSPITAL: CRISIL Suspends D Rating on INR94.5MM Term Loan
B B M ENTERPRISE: CRISIL Suspends B+ Rating on INR50M Cash Credit
BINOD SINGH: CRISIL Suspends B+ Rating on INR45MM Overdraft Loan
EVERGREEN VENEERS: ICRA Reaffirms B+ Rating on INR5cr FB Loan
GRACE SPINNING: CRISIL Assigns B+ Rating to INR62.5MM Cash Credit
GVK BAGODARA: CRISIL Cuts Rating on INR8.91BB Term Loan to 'D'
HARRY MILK: CRISIL Suspends B+ Rating on INR115MM Cash Credit
HOPEWELL TABLEWARE: CRISIL Puts B- Rating on INR330MM Term Loan
INDIAN OVERSEAS: Moody's Downgrades BFSR to E+
INNOTECH EDUCATIONAL: CARE Assigns B+ Rating to INR19cr Bank Loan
KALOL STEEL: ICRA Reaffirms 'B+' Rating on INR4cr Cash Credit
LAKSHMIVEL MILLS: CRISIL Suspends D Rating on INR245.8MM Loan
LEZORA VITRIFIED: CRISIL Assigns B Rating to INR330MM Bank Loan
LOTUS BULLIONS: CARE Reaffirms B+ Rating on INR9cr LT Bank Loan
M PALANIKUMAR: CRISIL Suspends B Rating on INR40MM Cash Credit
MAHALAXMI WIRE: ICRA Reaffirms B+ Rating on INR6cr Cash Credit
MARIA EXPORTS: CRISIL Suspends B Rating on INR7.2MM Term Loan
MONOPOLY YARNS: ICRA Reaffirms B Rating on INR8.85cr Term Loan
PALLAVA RED: ICRA Suspends C+ Rating on INR1.30cr Fund Based Loan
PARAGON CABLE: CRISIL Suspends B+ Rating on INR71.4MM Term Loan
POLYBLENDS INDIA: CRISIL Suspends B Rating on INR60MM Cash Credit
RAGHU RAMA: ICRA Reaffirms B Rating on INR13.96cr Fund Based Loan
S KADIRVEL: CRISIL Suspends B Rating on INR55MM Overdraft Loan
S.V. MILK: CRISIL Suspends 'B' Rating on INR150MM Cash Credit
SANJAY LUMBERS: CRISIL Suspends B Rating on INR15MM Cash Credit
SATHYA GRANITES: CRISIL Suspends B- Rating on INR150MM Cash Loan
SHREE GANESH: ICRA Assigns D Rating to INR7.50cr Cash Credit
SHREE HAREKRISHNA: CRISIL Assigns B Rating to INR60M Cash Credit
SRI MAHANANDEESWARA: CRISIL Suspends D Rating on INR50MM LT Loan
STANZEN ENGINEERING: CRISIL Suspends B Rating on INR80M Term Loan
SUPREME POLYTUBES: CRISIL Suspends B Rating on INR50MM Cash Loan
SWATI CAST: CRISIL Suspends 'D' Rating on INR80MM Packing Credit
TRIPATHI HOSPITAL: CRISIL Reaffirms B Rating on INR100MM Loan
V BIZ: CRISIL Suspends 'D' Rating on INR350MM Gold Loan
VIRTUAAL RETAIL: CRISIL Reaffirms B- Rating on INR150MM Cash Loan
WILD PLANET: CRISIL Suspends B- Rating on INR73.2MM Term Loan
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MOWBRAY COLLECTABLES: Posts NZ$709K Interim Operating Loss
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AUSDRILL LIMITED: Moody's Affirms Ba3 CFR, Outlook Now Negative
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Moody's Investors Service has changed the outlook on the Ba3
corporate family rating (CFR) of Ausdrill Limited to negative from
stable. At the same time, Moody's has changed the outlook on the
B1 senior unsecured rating of Ausdrill Finance Pty Ltd to negative
from stable. All ratings have been affirmed.
Ratings Rationale
The change in the outlook to negative follows the company's
announcement that Resolute Mining Limited (unrated) has decided to
defer mining of the Stage 2 cutback at the Syama mine in Mali.
Ausdrill stated that the impact of the deferral will be a
reduction of about USD3.5 million in revenues per month over the
next 8 months.
"As a result of Ausdrill's announcement, earnings and cashflow
will be lower than Moody's previous expectation, and reduces the
headroom within the rating", says Saranga Ranasinghe, a Moody's
Analyst.
"The deferral of this mining work, while initself is not
significant, comes at a time when Ausdrill is facing tough
conditions in the gold and iron ore sector with prices hovering at
very low levels compared to recent years, Ranasinghe says, adding
"As a result mining companies continue to defer projects and
reduce the cost base, adding pressure to the already weak industry
environment for mining services companies".
Ausdrill's announcement is the second earnings downgrade in two
months, reflecting the very volatile conditions the mining
services companies are operating under."
Moody's expects the ratio of debt-to-EBITDA to range between 2.6x
to 3.0x for the fiscal year ending 30 June 2015 (FY2015), compared
to the 3.25x rating threshold for this metric and the 2.4x-2.8x
range Moody's were expecting for Ausdrill prior to the
announcement.
Moody's does not foresee any material improvement in Ausdrill's
revenue and margins over the medium term however, the negative
outlook reflects Moody's view that there could be risk to the
downside with further contract deferrals and/or cancellations.
While Ausdrill's mining operations focus on the production phase
(rather than exploration), which reduces the risk of contract
cancellation to some extent, the push within the mining industry
toward lower material movement and general mining activities will
continue to impact the volume of work undertaken relative to
contracted volumes.
The reduced mining activities have also led to overcapacity issues
in the mining services sector, with increased competition and
lower margins.
The company's focus on debt reduction, combined with normalizing
mining activities, should mitigate some of the earnings pressure
in the coming year. However, Moody's does not expect its credit
metrics to improve materially.
Moody's expects Ausdrill to maintain sufficient liquidity over the
next 12 months, supported by its cash balances, undrawn credit
facilities and reduced capital expenditure.
Downward rating pressure could emerge if operating conditions
deteriorate beyond Moody's expectations or if the company is
unable to reduce its debt, as indicated by debt-to-EBITDA above
3.25x.
In addition, negative rating actions could occur if the company is
unable to comply with the covenants in its syndicated facilities.
On the other hand, the outlook could revert to stable if Ausdrill
secures new contracts and increases revenue and earnings, such
that gross adjusted debt-to-EBITDA remains comfortably below 3.25x
on a consistent basis.
Ausdrill Limited was established in 1987 as a drill and blast
company in the Australian mining services sector. It has since
expanded into a vertically integrated provider of mining services
to the resources industry in Australia and Africa, with in-house
capabilities in manufacturing, logistics and supply.
The principal methodology used in this rating was Global Business
& Consumer Service Industry Rating Methodology published in
October 2010.
CG SERVICES: First Creditors' Meeting Set For December 5
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Domenic Calabretta of Mackay Goodwin was appointed as
administrator of CG Services Pty Ltd, trading as eKLIPT Lighting
Australia, on Nov. 25, 2014.
A first meeting of the creditors of the Company will be held at
Level 10, 239 George Street, in Brisbane, Queensland, on Dec. 5,
2014, at 11:00 a.m.
MARION ENERGY: Meeting of Creditors Scheduled for Dec. 4
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The U.S. Trustee will convene a meeting of creditors in the
Chapter 11 case of Marion Energy Inc., on Dec. 4, 2014, at
2:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at 405 South Main Street,
Suite 250, Salt Lake City, Utah.
This is the first meeting of creditors required under Section
341(a) of the Bankruptcy Code in all bankruptcy cases.
All creditors are invited, but not required, to attend. This
meeting of creditors offers the one opportunity in a bankruptcy
proceeding for creditors to question a responsible office of the
Debtor under oath about the company's financial affairs and
operations that would be of interest to the general body of
creditors.
The Court also established March 4, 2015, as the deadline for any
individual or entity to file proofs of claim against the Debtor.
For governmental units, the Court set an April 29, 2015, deadline.
The Debtor's counsel can be reached at:
J. Thomas Beckett, Esq.
PARSONS BEHLE & LATIMER
201 South Main Street, Suite 1800
P.O. Box 45898
Salt Lake City, UT 84145-0898
Tel: (801) 532-1234
About Marion Energy
Marion Energy Inc. is a Texas corporation engaged in exploration
and production of natural gas in the State of Utah. Marion's core
operation is a producing gas field located in Carbon and Emery
Counties, Utah (the "Clear Creek Field"). The company also holds
smaller, currently unproductive acreage positions in the Helper
and Roan Cliffs area near Helper, Utah (the "Helper Field").
Its parent is Australia-based Marion Energy Limited (ASX:MAE).
Marion Energy Limited -- http://www.marionenergy.com.au/--is
principally engaged in investment in oil and gas projects and the
identification and assessment of new opportunities in the oil and
gas industry in Texas, Utah and Oklahoma in the United States of
America.
Marion Energy Inc. sought Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection (Bankr.
D. Utah Case No. 14-31632) in Salt Lake City, Utah on Oct. 31,
2014. The Debtor estimated assets and debt of $100 million to
$500 million. The Debtor has tapped Parsons Behle & Latimer as
attorneys.
MILLS-TUI AUSTRALIA: Selling IP in Liquidation Sale
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Cara Waters at SmartCompany reports that Mills-Tui Australia is
selling off its intellectual property in a liquidation sale this
week after collapsing in September.
SmartCompany says Tracy Knight and Bill Fletcher of Bentleys were
appointed as liquidators following the collapse which put an
estimated 80 people out of work.
According to the report, the liquidation sale includes
intellectual property for the manufacture and assembly of a range
of specialized vehicles and products.
A Mills-Tui worker, who declined to be named, told the Courier
Mail staff had suspected the company was in trouble in the lead-up
to the liquidation announcement, SmartCompany relays.
Mills-Tui Australia designed and manufactured heavy and
specialised vehicles, with the Queensland Fire and Rescue Service
and the Queensland Ambulance Service among its customers.
PERPETUAL TRUSTEE: Moody's Rates on AUD10.8MM Cl. F Notes '(P)B1'
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Moody's Investors Service has assigned provisional ratings to
notes to be issued by Perpetual Trustee Company Limited in its
capacity as trustee of the FP Turbo Series 2014-1 Trust.
Issuer: FP Turbo Series 2014-1 Trust
AUD 145.0 million Class A Notes, Assigned (P)Aaa (sf);
AUD 12.0 million Class B Notes, Assigned (P)Aa2 (sf);
AUD 8.2 million Class C Notes, Assigned (P)A2 (sf);
AUD 7.6 million Class D Notes, Assigned (P)Baa2 (sf);
AUD 6.4 million Class E Notes, Assigned (P) Ba1 (sf);
AUD 10.8 million Class F Notes, Assigned (P)B1 (sf).
The AUD 10.0 million Seller Notes are not rated by Moody's.
The ratings address the expected loss posed to investors by the
legal final maturity. The structure allows for timely payment of
interest and ultimate payment of principal with respect to Class
A, B, C, D, E and F Notes by the legal final maturity.
The transaction is an Australian prime ABS. It is a cash
securitization of operating, novated and finance leases extended
to Australian corporates, small and medium-sized businesses and
their employees. The leases are secured by passenger cars
commercial vehicles and equipment. The collateral pool composition
is static and no pre-funding or substitution of receivables will
take place during the life of the transaction.
This is the third Australian ABS transaction issued by
FleetPartners since 2010.
Ratings Rationale
As of September 2014, the provisional portfolio consists of
non-delinquent vehicle and equipment lease contracts with a
weighted average seasoning of 2 years. The securitised portfolio
comprise lease installment cash flows and residual value cash
flows. The present value of the outstanding lease receivables
balance is approx. AUD196.0 million and the nominal value of
estimated RV cash flows amounts to approx. AUD81.7 million. The RV
portion of the lease cash flows were set at closing of the lease
contracts based on estimates of car values at lease contract
maturity. Due to the right of the lessees to return the vehicle at
contract maturity in order to cover the final lease balance
outstanding under an operating lease, the notes are
exposed to both default and market or residual value risk of the
related vehicles.
According to Moody's, the transaction benefits from credit
strengths such as experience of the originator, diversification of
vehicle manufacturer and lease term dates and strong historical
performance of the lease portfolio. However, Moody's notes that
the transaction features some credit weaknesses such as high
lessee concentration and RV risk.
Moody's analysis focused, amongst other factors, on (i) an
evaluation of the underlying portfolio of leases obligors (ii) an
evaluation of the underlying RV exposure; (iii) back-up
maintenance and servicer solutions; (iv) the credit enhancement
provided by subordination; (v) the liquidity support available in
the transaction by way of principal to pay interest and the
liquidity reserve fund.
Moody's applies a two-stage approach to modelling transactions
with RV risk. In the first step, Moody's models the expected loss
on the notes due to defaults. In the second step, additional
losses resulting from RV risk are modelled based on the RV
haircuts applied at contract
maturity.
For the assessment of lessee default risk Moody's has determined
the lessee default distribution of the portfolio using CDOROM,
which simulates lessee defaults based on asset correlations and
default probabilities assumptions. Moody's assumed a mean lessee
default rate of 2.7%. For cash flow modeling Moody's assumed a
recovery rate following lessee default of 45%. To account for RV
risk in the portfolio Moody's assumes a Aaa haircut of 45%, a Aa2
haircut of 35%, a A2 haircut of 30%, a Baa2 haircut of 25%, a Ba1
haircut of 20% and a B1 haircut of 11% on RV cash flows
The Notes will be repaid on a sequential basis in the initial
stages, until the subordination percentage increases from the
initial 27.5% to 55.0% for the Class A Notes at which point all
classes of notes will be repaid on a pro-rata basis. When the
outstanding balance of the notes falls below 20% of the initial
note balance at closing the notes will once again be repaid on a
sequential basis. There are other portfolio performance triggers
which must be met for the notes to be paid pro-rata. This
principal paydown structure is comparable to other recent ABS
transactions in the Australian market.
Methodology Underlying the Rating Action:
The principal methodology used in this rating is " Moody's
Approach to Rating Australian Asset-Backed Securities" published
in July 2009. Given the transaction's exposure to residual value
cash flows, it has been supplemented by the approach described in
"Moody's Approach to Rating EMEA Auto Lease ABS Exposed to
Residual Value Risk" published in February 2014.
Factors That Would Lead to an Upgrade or Downgrade of the Rating:
Factors that could lead to an upgrade or downgrade of the note
ratings include (1) an improvement or deterioration in the credit
quality and performance of the collateral pool, and (2) higher or
lower than expected recoveries on defaulted loans. The Australian
economy and the market for used vehicles are primary drivers of
performance.
Other reasons for worse performance than Moody's expects include
poor servicing, error on the part of transaction parties, a
deterioration in credit quality of transaction counterparties,
lack of transactional governance and fraud.
Moody's Parameter Sensitivities:
If the default rate rises to 3.4% (from Moody's assumption of
2.7%) and recovery rates are reduced to 35% (from Moody's
assumption of 45%) then the model-indicated rating for the Class A
Notes and drop 2 notches to Aa2.
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LDK SOLAR: US Trustee Unable to Appoint Creditors' Committee
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The U.S. Trustee for Region 3 announced that a committee of
unsecured creditors in LDK Solar Systems, Inc.'s Chapter 11 case
has not yet been appointed as of Nov. 20.
The Justice Department's bankruptcy watchdog said it did not
receive any response from unsecured creditors eligible to serve on
the committee.
About LDK Solar
LDK Solar Co., Ltd. -- http://www.ldksolar.com-- based in
Hi-Tech Industrial Park, Xinyu City, Jiangxi Province, People's
Republic of China, is a vertically integrated manufacturer of
photovoltaic products, including high-quality and low-cost
polysilicon, solar wafers, cells, modules, systems, power
projects and solutions.
LDK Solar was incorporated in the Cayman Islands on May 1, 2006,
by LDK New Energy, a British Virgin Islands company wholly owned
by Xiaofeng Peng, LDK's founder, chairman and chief executive
officer, to acquire all of the equity interests in Jiangxi LDK
Solar from Suzhou Liouxin Industry Co., Ltd., and Liouxin
Industrial Limited.
LDK Solar in February 2014 filed in the Cayman Islands for the
appointment of provisional liquidators, four days before it was
due to make a $197 million bond repayment. Its Joint
Provisional Liquidators are Tammy Fu and Eleanor Fisher, both of
Zolfo Cooper (Cayman) Limited, on Oct. 22.
In September 2014, LDK SOalr, LDK Silicon and LDK Silicon Holding
Co., Limited each applied to file an originating summons to
commence their restructuring proceedings in the High Court of Hong
Kong.
On Oct. 21, 2014 three U.S. subsidiaries of LDK Solar, LDK Solar
Systems, Inc., LDK Solar USA, Inc. and LDK Solar Tech USA, Inc.
filed voluntary petitions to reorganize under Chapter 11 of the
United States Bankruptcy Code in the United States Bankruptcy
Court for the District of Delaware. The lead case is In re LDK
Solar Systems, Inc. (Bankr. D. Del., Case No. 14-12384).
On Oct. 21, 2014, LDK Solar filed a petition in the same U.S.
Bankruptcy Court for recognition of the provisional liquidation
proceeding in the Grand Court of the Cayman Islands. The Chapter
15 case is In re LDK Solar CO., Ltd. (Bankr. D. Del., Case No. 14-
12387).
The U.S. Debtors' General Counsel is Jessica C.K. Boelter, Esq.,
at Sidley Austin LLP, in Chicago, Illinois. The U.S. Debtors'
Delaware counsel is Robert S. Brady, Esq., Maris J. Kandestin,
Esq., and Edmon L. Morton, Esq., at Young, Conaway, Stargatt &
Taylor, LLP, in Wilmington, Delaware. The U.S. Debtors' financial
advisor is Jefferies LLC. The Debtors' voting and noticing agent
is Epiq Bankruptcy Solutions, LLC.
The U.S. Debtors commenced the Chapter 11 Cases in order to
implement the prepackaged plan of reorganization, with respect to
which the U.S. Debtors launched a solicitation of votes on
September 17, 2014 from the holders of LDK Solar's 10% Senior
Notes due 2014, as guarantors of the Senior Notes, and required
such holders of the Senior Notes to return their ballots by
October 15, 2014. Holders of the Senior Notes voted
overwhelmingly in favor of accepting the Prepackaged Plan.
RENHE COMMERCIAL: Moody's Affirms Caa3 Corporate Family Rating
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Moody's Investors Service has affirmed the Caa3 corporate family
and senior unsecured ratings of Renhe Commercial Holdings Company
Limited.
The outlook for the ratings is negative.
Ratings Rationale
The rating action follows Renhe's announcement on 24 November 2014
that it is implementing a tender offer and consent solicitation
for:
* US$300 million of 11.75% senior unsecured notes due May 2015
("2015 Notes"), and
* US$600 million of 13.00% senior unsecured notes due September
2016 ("2016 Notes")
The total consideration for the early tender, which will be
expired on 8 December 2014, is US$930 per US$1,000 principal
amount of the 2015 Notes and US$820 of the 2016 Notes.
If the bond holders accept the offer after 8 December 2014 -- but
before the final tender offer date of 30 December 2014 -- the
total consideration will decrease to US$880.10 for the 2015 Notes
and US$770.1 for the 2016 Notes.
The tender offer also includes amendments and waivers on covenants
and events of default.
"If successful, the transaction will constitute a distressed debt
exchange, which is a default event under Moody's definition.
However, Moody's would point out that such an event had already
been factored into Renhe's Caa3 ratings," says Fiona Kwok, a
Moody's Analyst.
"The Caa3 ratings also consider the significant liquidity stress
that Renhe faces, given the high degree of uncertainty regarding
the success of the transaction," adds Kwok, who is also the lead
analyst for Renhe.
Renhe plans to fund the tender offer with a proposed rights issue
of HKD3.3 billion (US$423 million) and credit facilities of a
maximum of US$376 million. Both the commencement of rights issue
and drawdown of credit facilities are subjected to the
satisfaction of conditions stated in the tender offer. In
addition, the credit facilities can only be used for financing the
tender considerations and will mature on 23 August 2016.
The completion of the tender offer is conditional upon (1) the
receipt of the consent of over 50% of bond holders on the proposed
amendments and their waivers of the bond indenture; and (2) the
completion of the rights issue.
Renhe's significant level of liquidity stress also arises from (1)
the small size of the company's unrestricted cash holding, which
totals RMB1.3 billion versus a sizable level of short-term debt at
end-June 2014; and (2) uncertainty over whether the company can
generate sufficient cash flows from operations and asset disposals
to meet its other debt obligations.
The negative outlook reflects uncertainty over whether the tender
offer and consent solicitation will successfully complete and the
expectation that after the transaction, the company's liquidity
position is expected to remain significantly stressed.
Renhe's ratings were assigned by evaluating factors that Moody's
considers relevant to the credit profile of the issuer, such as
the company's (i) business risk and competitive position compared
with others within the industry; (ii) capital structure and
financial risk; (iii) projected performance over the near to
intermediate term; and (iv) management's track record and
tolerance for risk.
Moody's compared these attributes against other issuers both
within and outside Renhe Commercial Holdings Company Limited's
core industry and believes its ratings are comparable to those of
other issuers with similar credit risk.
Renhe Commercial Holdings Company Limited specializes in the
development and commercial operation of underground shopping
centers in China that can also function as civilian air defense
shelters. The projects are built below city commercial centers and
transportation hubs, and are free of land-use premium fees.
However, Renhe does not own any of the assets. As of June 2014,
the company operated and managed 22 malls in 12 Chinese cities.
The company was listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange in October
2008. Mrs. Xiuli Hawken is the largest shareholder, with a 48.49%
stake. Mr. Dai Yongge, Mrs. Hawken's brother, is the chairman and
CEO.
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AIR INDIA: Only 9 of 370 Daily Flights Profitable, Minister Says
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The Times of India reports that Air India makes money on only nine
of the 370 daily flights it operates. The government on November
25 told Parliament that only three international -- none on the
Europe and US routes -- and six domestic AI flights -- no metro
route are profitable.
AI's profitable international flights are between Cochin-
Kozhikode-Jeddah; Kozhikode-Sharjah and Kolkata-Yangon. The
profitable domestic ones are between Delhi-Leh; Delhi-Kolkata;
Leh-Jammu; Delhi-Srinagar; Srinagar-Leh and Delhi-Hyderabad-
Vijayawada, TOI discloses.
The report relates that with almost 97.5% of its flights not
profitable, AI's financials are in the doldrums. According to the
report, Minister of state for aviation Mahesh Sharma told
Parliament that AI suffered a loss of INR7559.7 crore in 2011-12;
INR5490.2 crore in 2012-13 and INR5,388.8 crore in 2013-14
(provisional). The minister disclosed that AI's loan balance on
October 31, 2014 was INR52237 crore, with INR23,358 crore being
aircraft loan and the remaining INR28,879 crore was working
capital loan, TOI relays.
With such financials, the airline saw 50 pilots resigning this
year, the report notes. "AI has an acute shortage of cabin crew
for both domestic and international routes," the minister said for
the airline that operates to 34 international destinations in 24
countries and to 64 domestic destinations, according to TOI.
TOI relate that the minister said AI was closing loss-making
routes. For instance, Air India was operating a daily flight on
the Amritsar-Delhi-Toronto route till May, 2012. "AI had been
incurring losses on its operations to Toronto and incurred a cash
deficit of about INR164 crore for FY 2011-12 and INR20 crores for
the period April-May, 2012. In view of the losses suffered by Air
India, the services to Toronto have been discontinued," the report
quotes the minister as saying.
Air India Ltd -- http://www.airindia.com/-- is the flag carrier
airline of India owned by Air India Limited (AIL), a Government of
India enterprise. The airline operates a fleet of Airbus and
Boeing aircraft serving various domestic and international
airports. It is headquartered at the Indian Airlines House in
New Delhi.
As reported in the Troubled Company Reporter-Asia Pacific on
March 28, 2014, The Times of India said Air India Lt got a
breather in the form of INR1,000-crore equity infusion from the
government on March 26. According to the report, the airline's
unending financial stress had got worse as the Centre had so far
given INR6,000 crore instead of the promised INR8,500 crore for
the fiscal. As a result, AI had to bridge this gap by borrowing
money from banks at 11%-12%, which increased its debt servicing
burden, the report said. Before the infusion, the government had
injected INR12,200 crore into AI and there was a shortfall in
equity to the tune of INR3,574 crore -- despite the airline
meeting most of the milestone-linked equity targets -- leading to
a liquidity crunch, the report related. TOI said the airline's
aircraft and working capital debt was INR26,033 crore and
INR21,125 crore respectively on December 31, 2013. The airline is
expected to lose INR3,990 crore this fiscal.
Air India has posted continuous losses since 2007, according to
The Economic Times.
AIR SYSTEMS: CRISIL Assigns 'B' Rating to INR41.5MM Cash Credit
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CRISIL has assigned its 'CRISIL B/Stable/CRISIL A4' ratings to the
bank facilities of Air Systems Ltd (ASL).
Amount
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Proposed Working
Capital Facility 11 CRISIL B/Stable
Letter of Credit 30 CRISIL A4
Cash Credit 41.5 CRISIL B/Stable
Letter Of Guarantee 17.5 CRISIL A4
The ratings reflect the company's small scale of operations and
its below-average financial risk profile, marked by a small net
worth. These rating weaknesses are partially offset by the
extensive experience of ASL's promoters in the air pollution
control equipment industry.
Outlook: Stable
CRISIL believes that ASL will continue to benefit over the medium
term from the promoters' extensive industry experience. The
outlook may be revised to 'Positive' if the company significantly
improves its financial risk profile, supported by increased cash
accruals, or in case of a significant capital infusion by its
promoters, along with an improvement in the working capital
management. Conversely, the outlook may be revised to 'Negative'
if ASL's liquidity deteriorates most likely because of reduced
cash accruals or considerably large working capital requirements
or debt-funded capital expenditure.
Set up in 1980 in Chennai, ASL manufactures parts for air
pollution control equipment. The company's operations are managed
by Mr. D K Agarwal and his son Mr. Nitin Agarwal.
ASL reported a profit after tax (PAT) of INR1.51 million on a
total revenue of INR122.75 million for 2013-14 (refers to
financial year, April 1 to March 31), vis-a-vis a PAT of INR1.31
million on an operating income of INR84.98 million for 2011-12.
ALLURI SITARAMA: CRISIL Cuts Rating on INR210MM Bank Loan to B+
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CRISIL has downgraded its ratings on the bank facilities of
Alluri Sitarama Raju Educational Society (ASRES) to 'CRISIL
B+/Stable' from 'CRISIL BB/Stable'.
Amount
Facilities (INR Mln) Ratings
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Proposed Long Term 210 CRISIL B+/Stable (Downgraded
Bank Loan Facility from 'CRISIL BB/Stable')
The rating downgrade reflects the deterioration in ASRES's credit
risk profile, with its operating surplus margins expected to
remain much below their historical levels over the medium term.
The society registered a steep decline in its operating surplus
margin to 1.6 per cent in 2013-14 (refers to financial year, April
1 to March 31) from 15.7 per cent in 2012-13 because of a
significant increase in its operational expenses. CRISIL believes
that ASRES has limited flexibility to increase the fees charged by
its medical college and hospital; this, coupled with the continued
increase in its operational expenses could constrain any
substantial improvement in its surplus margin, over the medium
term. Though the society would register healthy growth in its
revenue with an increase in student enrolments in 2014-15, its
operating surplus margin is likely to remain below 8.0 per cent
for the year.
The ratings reflect ASRES's stretched liquidity with its cash
surplus expected to tightly meet its term debt obligations, and
its below-average financial risk profile marked by its negative
net worth and average debt protection metrics. The ratings of the
society are also constrained on account of geographic
concentration in its revenue profile, and its exposure to risks
related to the regulated nature of the education sector. These
rating weaknesses are partially offset by the society's
established regional position in the medical education segment,
and healthy revenue from its multi-specialty hospital.
Outlook: Stable
CRISIL believes that ASRES will continue to benefit over the
medium term from its established regional position in the medical
education segment. The outlook may be revised to 'Positive' if the
society registers a substantial and sustained increase in its
scale of operations and operating surplus margins, or it receives
sizeable donations thereby strengthening its liquidity.
Conversely, the outlook may be revised to 'Negative' if ASRES
registers a decline in its operating surplus margins, or there is
a significant increase in its debt levels on account of any large
debt-funded capital expenditure.
ASRES was established in 1998 as a not-for-profit society by Mr. G
Ganga Raju, Mr. G V K Ranga Raju, and Mr. G Rama Raju. The society
has two divisions -- a multi-speciality hospital with capacity of
1075 beds, and an educational institution which offers
undergraduate and postgraduate courses in medicine, nursing, and
para-medicine.
The educational institute accounts for around 55 per cent of the
society's revenue, and the hospital division for the rest. The
medical college and general hospital are recognised by the Medical
Council of India. The institute is located in Eluru (Andhra
Pradesh).
ARIDO CERAMIC: ICRA Reaffirms 'B' Rating on INR7cr Term Loan
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ICRA has reaffirmed the long term rating to [ICRA]B for INR3.00
crore fund based cash credit facility and INR7.00 crore term loan
facility of Arido Ceramic. ICRA has also reaffirmed an [ICRA]A4
rating to INR1.15 crore short term non fund based facilities of
AC.
Amount
Facilities (INR crore) Ratings
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Cash Credit Limit 3.00 [ICRA]B; Reaffirmed
Term Loan 7.00 [ICRA]B; Reaffirmed
Bank Guarantee 1.15 [ICRA]A4; Reaffirmed
The ratings continues to remain constrained by AC's limited
operational track record entailing weak financial profile as
reflected by net losses, stretched capital structure and weak debt
protection metrics. While reaffirming the ratings, ICRA considers
the vulnerability of profitability and cash flows to increasing
prices of gas and power and cyclicality inherent in the real
estate industry, which is the main consumer sector. The ratings
are further constrained by the restricted pricing flexibility in
the business due to fragmented nature of the industry and intense
competition among the players. Further, Arido Ceramic is a
partnership firm and any substantial withdrawal from capital
account would impact the net worth and thereby the capital
structure of the firm.
The ratings however, favorably consider the timely commissioning
of the tile manufacturing operations supported by moderate
capacity utilization level in FY14 and H1 FY15. The ratings also
favorably take into account the location advantage enjoyed by the
firm, giving it easy access to raw material and presence in
digitally printed segment which is expected to result in better
realizations.
Arido Ceramic (AC) was incorporated in May 2013 as a partnership
firm and is engaged in manufacturing of digitally printed ceramic
glazed wall tiles. The manufacturing unit of the firm is located
in Morbi, Gujarat, with an installed capacity of 30,000 MTPA. The
commercial production has started from February 2014.The firm is
promoted and managed by Mr. Rajesh Suvariya along with other
family members and relatives.
Recent Results
For the year ended 31st March, 2014, the firm reported an
operating income of INR1.42 crore and has incurred net losses of
INR0.92 crore as per audited results.
AUTO CZARS: CRISIL Upgrades Rating on INR35MM Cash Credit to B-
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CRISIL has upgraded its ratings on the bank facilities of Auto
Czars (Auto) to 'CRISIL B-/Stable/CRISIL A4' from 'CRISIL D/CRISIL
D'.
Amount
Facilities (INR Mln) Ratings
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Bank Guarantee 30 CRISIL A4 (Upgraded from
'CRISIL D')
Cash Credit 35 CRISIL B-/Stable (Upgraded
from 'CRISIL D')
Proposed Long Term 5 CRISIL B-/Stable (Upgraded
Bank Loan Facility from 'CRISIL D')
The rating upgrade reflects regularisation by Auto of its
overdrawn fund-based limits. The firm's cash credit account has
not been overdrawn for more than 10 days in the past six months
owing to improvement in Auto's liquidity, backed by increase in
operating income and profitability margins. The firm reported
year-on-year growth of 24 per cent in operating income to INR335.1
million in 2013-14 (refers to financial year, April 1 to March
31).
The ratings reflect Auto's average financial risk profile marked
by its average capital structure and modest debt protection
metrics, small scale of operations, and high geographical and
supplier concentration. These rating weaknesses are partially
offset by Auto's established relationship with its principal,
Maruti Suzuki India Ltd (MSIL), and the extensive experience of
its promoters in the automotive spare parts segment.
Outlook: Stable
CRISIL believes that Auto will continue to benefit over the medium
term from its established position in the automobile dealership
market for MSIL in West Delhi and the extensive industry
experience of its partners. The outlook may be revised to
'Positive' if the firm's volumes and operating margin improve
substantially or if it strengthens its capital structure and debt
protection metrics supported by significant equity infusion by the
promoters. Conversely, the outlook may be revised to 'Negative' if
Auto's market share reduces, thereby significantly impacting its
revenue and profitability, or if the firm undertakes any large
debt-funded capital expenditure programme, or its working capital
requirements increase leading to further stretch in liquidity.
Delhi-based Auto is a partnership firm set up in 2008 by Mr. Amit
Jain and Mr. Vishnu Bhargava. The firm is an approved stockist of
MSIL's spare parts. The firm caters to the demands of various
Maruti-authorised service centres in West Delhi, retailers, and
local workshops. Auto also operates nine retail outlets in and
around West Delhi to cater to the demands of walk-in customers.
AYUSH HOSPITAL: CRISIL Suspends D Rating on INR94.5MM Term Loan
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CRISIL has suspended its ratings on the bank facilities of
Ayush Hospital & Trauma Care Pvt Ltd (AHTC).
Amount
Facilities (INR Mln) Ratings
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Term Loan 94.5 CRISIL D
The suspension of ratings is on account of non-cooperation by AHTC
with CRISIL's efforts to undertake a review of the ratings
outstanding. Despite repeated requests by CRISIL, AHTC is yet to
provide adequate information to enable CRISIL to assess AHTC's
ability to service its debt. The suspension reflects CRISIL's
inability to maintain a valid rating in the absence of adequate
information. CRISIL considers information availability risk as a
key credit factor in its rating process and non-sharing of
information as a first signal of possible credit distress, as
outlined in its criteria 'Information Availability Risk in Credit
Ratings'
AHTC was started in 2005 by Dr. Ashok Acharya. The hospital is
located in Bhubaneswar (Odisha) and started operations in October
2007. AHTC has a capacity of 120 beds and offers specialised
tertiary medical care with a wide range of departments, including
trauma care, neurology and neurosurgery, nephrology and urology,
gastroenterology, spine surgery, and cardiac orthopaedics and
joint replacement.
B B M ENTERPRISE: CRISIL Suspends B+ Rating on INR50M Cash Credit
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CRISIL has suspended its ratings on the bank facilities of
B B M Enterprise Pvt Ltd (BBM).
Amount
Facilities (INR Mln) Ratings
---------- --------- -------
Cash Credit 50 CRISIL B+/Stable
The suspension of ratings is on account of non-cooperation by BBM
with CRISIL's efforts to undertake a review of the ratings
outstanding. Despite repeated requests by CRISIL, BBM is yet to
provide adequate information to enable CRISIL to assess BBM's
ability to service its debt. The suspension reflects CRISIL's
inability to maintain a valid rating in the absence of adequate
information. CRISIL considers information availability risk as a
key credit factor in its rating process and non-sharing of
information as a first signal of possible credit distress, as
outlined in its criteria 'Information Availability Risk in Credit
Ratings'
Based in Kolkata (West Bengal), BBM is a distributor of USL's
Indian made foreign liquor (IMFL) brands. The company was set up
by Mr. Dinesh Khanna in 1983 as a proprietorship and was converted
into a private limited company in 2011.
BINOD SINGH: CRISIL Suspends B+ Rating on INR45MM Overdraft Loan
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CRISIL has suspended its ratings on the bank facilities of
Binod Singh Roadways Pvt Ltd (BSRPL).
Amount
Facilities (INR Mln) Ratings
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Letter Of Guarantee 4 CRISIL A4
Overdraft Facility 45 CRISIL B+/Stable
Proposed Long Term
Bank Loan Facility 1 CRISIL B+/Stable
The suspension of ratings is on account of non-cooperation by
BSRPL with CRISIL's efforts to undertake a review of the ratings
outstanding. Despite repeated requests by CRISIL, BSRPL is yet to
provide adequate information to enable CRISIL to assess BSRPL's
ability to service its debt. The suspension reflects CRISIL's
inability to maintain a valid rating in the absence of adequate
information. CRISIL considers information availability risk as a
key credit factor in its rating process and non-sharing of
information as a first signal of possible credit distress, as
outlined in its criteria 'Information Availability Risk in Credit
Ratings'
BSRPL was set up as a proprietorship firm in 1985 by Mr. Binod
Kumar; it was reconstituted as a private limited company under its
current name in 2005. The company is promoted by Mr. Binod Kumar
Singh and his wife, Mrs. Manju Singh. It has been involved in
logistics (transport), especially of finished steel products from
Tata Steel Ltd. BSRPL is based in Jamshedpur (Jharkhand).
EVERGREEN VENEERS: ICRA Reaffirms B+ Rating on INR5cr FB Loan
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ICRA has reaffirmed the long-term rating of ICRA] B+ assigned to
INR5.00 crore fund based bank limits of Evergreen Veneers Private
Limited. ICRA has also reaffirmed the short term rating of
[ICRA]A4 assigned to its INR23.05 crore non-fund based bank
limits.
Amount
Facilities (INR crore) Ratings
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Fund Based Limits 5.00 [ICRA]B+
Non-Fund Based Limits 23.05 [ICRA]A4
The ratings continue to be constrained by the moderate financial
profile of the company characterized by low profitability and
moderate coverage indicators, owing to highly competitive nature
of the plywood industry that has resulted in thin margins. The
ratings are also constrained by high working capital requirements
in the business, driven mainly by increased turnover, although
this has been partially offset by availing letters of credit (LCs)
for 180 days for its imports. Vulnerability of profitability
margins to raw material and exchange rate price fluctuations and
exposure of the products of the company to competition from
upcoming substitutes like Medium Density Fiber also constrain the
ratings assigned to the company.
The ratings however continue to draw comfort from the established
presence of EVPL for almost two decades in the plywood industry,
experience of promoters in the business and satisfactory demand
outlook for plywood from sectors such as real estate and
infrastructure. This coupled with the established relations with
timber suppliers and plywood dealers has resulted in significant
volume and revenue growth over the last few years.
Company Profile: Evergreen Veneers Private Limited (EVPL) is a
private limited company incorporated in 1992. It is involved in
manufacturing of plywood, face veneer, core veneer, and trading of
timber. The promoters Mr. Vijay Gupta and Mr. Ashok Kumar Aggarwal
have extensive industry experience. The company imports primarily
Gurjan variety of timber from Singapore, Myanmar, Indonesia and
other countries and sells veneers and plywood in various regions
in India and in Nepal.
Recent Results: For FY2014, the company reported an operating
income of INR92.55 crore and an operating profit of INR1.91 crore
as against INR74.38 crore and INR1.80 crore respectively for
FY2013.
GRACE SPINNING: CRISIL Assigns B+ Rating to INR62.5MM Cash Credit
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CRISIL has assigned its 'CRISIL B+/Stable' rating to the bank
facilities of Grace Spinning Mills (GSM).
Amount
Facilities (INR Mln) Ratings
---------- --------- -------
Term Loan 20.7 CRISIL B+/Stable
Cash Credit 62.5 CRISIL B+/Stable
Proposed Long Term
Bank Loan Facility 41.8 CRISIL B+/Stable
The rating reflects GSM's small scale of operations, short track
record in the highly fragmented and competitive spinning industry,
and a below-average financial risk profile, driven by large debt
and small net worth. These rating weaknesses are partially offset
by the rapid increase in the firm's scale of operations and the
extensive experience of promoters in the textile industry.
Outlook: Stable
CRISIL believes that GSM will continue to benefit from its
promoters' extensive experience in textile industry. The outlook
may be revised to 'Positive' if the firm improves its financial
risk profile and capital structure with sizeable revenue and
operating profitability and consequently large cash accruals. The
outlook may be revised to 'Negative' if GSM's financial risk
profile deteriorates with a decline in its revenue and operating
profitability, or increase in its borrowings to meet its working
capital requirements and capital expenditure.
Incorporated in 2011, GSM is a proprietorship firm, owned by Mr.
Mohnik Kalra. The firm manufactures acrylic and polyester yarn in
Ludhiana.
GSM reported a net profit of INR2.0 million on net sales of
INR222.7 million for 2013-14 (refers to financial year, April 1 to
March 31), as against a net profit of INR1.6 million on net sales
of INR127.7 million for 2012-13.
GVK BAGODARA: CRISIL Cuts Rating on INR8.91BB Term Loan to 'D'
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CRISIL has downgraded its rating on the long-term bank facilities
of GVK Bagodara Vasad Expressway Pvt Ltd (GVKBVEPL) to 'CRISIL D'
from 'CRISIL BBB-/Stable'.
Amount
Facilities (INR Mln) Ratings
---------- --------- -------
Term Loan 8,917.7 CRISIL D (Downgraded from
'CRISIL BBB-/Stable')
The ratings downgrade reflects delays by GVKBVEPL in meeting its
interest obligations. Although the interest during construction is
funded in the total project cost, these delays in interest
servicing are on account of delayed equity infusion by the
sponsor, GVK Transportation Private Ltd (GVKTPL).
GVKBVEPL, incorporated in February 2011, is a special purpose
vehicle (SPV) and a subsidiary of GVKTPL. The SPV is involved in
six-laning and strengthening of the existing three-lane section of
the 101.9-kilometer Bagodara-Wataman-Tarapur-Vasad Road on State
Highway-8 in Gujarat. The project has been awarded by Gujarat
State Road Development Corporation Ltd (GSRDC) on a build,
operate, and transfer basis for a concession period of 27 years
(including 2.5 years of construction period) from November 2011.
HARRY MILK: CRISIL Suspends B+ Rating on INR115MM Cash Credit
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CRISIL has suspended its ratings on the bank facilities of
Harry Milk Foods Pvt Ltd (Harry Milk).
Amount
Facilities (INR Mln) Ratings
---------- --------- -------
Cash Credit 115 CRISIL B+/Stable
Term Loan 16.8 CRISIL B+/Stable
The suspension of ratings is on account of non-cooperation by
Harry Milk with CRISIL's efforts to undertake a review of the
ratings outstanding. Despite repeated requests by CRISIL, Harry
Milk is yet to provide adequate information to enable CRISIL to
assess Harry Milk's ability to service its debt. The suspension
reflects CRISIL's inability to maintain a valid rating in the
absence of adequate information. CRISIL considers information
availability risk as a key credit factor in its rating process and
non-sharing of information as a first signal of possible credit
distress, as outlined in its criteria 'Information Availability
Risk in Credit Ratings'.
Harry Milk was set up in 2007 by Mr. Sandeep Nagar and his family.
It was formed after reconstitution of the partnership firm, Nagar
Milk Products. Harry Milk manufactures pasteurised milk.
HOPEWELL TABLEWARE: CRISIL Puts B- Rating on INR330MM Term Loan
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CRISIL has assigned its 'CRISIL B-/Stable' rating to the long-term
bank facilities of Hopewell Tableware Pvt Ltd (HTPL).
Amount
Facilities (INR Mln) Ratings
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Term Loan 330 CRISIL B-/Stable
Cash Credit 128 CRISIL B-/Stable
Proposed Long Term
Bank Loan Facility 2 CRISIL B-/Stable
The rating reflects HTPL's below-average financial risk profile
marked by high gearing and average debt protection metrics, and
high working-capital-requirements. These rating weaknesses are
partially offset by the promoters' extensive experience in
tableware industry and their funding support.
Outlook: Stable
CRISIL believes that HTPL will continue to benefit over the medium
term from the extensive industry experience of its promoter in the
tableware industry and their funding support. The outlook may be
revised to 'Positive' in case the company generates healthy cash
accruals while improving its capital structure and managing its
working capital requirements prudently. Conversely, the outlook
may be revised to 'Negative' in case HTPL generates lower-than-
expected cash accruals or if its working capital management
deteriorates or if the company undertakes considerably large debt-
funded capital expenditure programme.
HTPL, incorporated in 2010, manufactures tableware made from opal
glass and melamine. The company has its manufacturing unit in
Govindgarh (Rajasthan) and is promoted by Mr. Swapan Guha.
INDIAN OVERSEAS: Moody's Downgrades BFSR to E+
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Moody's Investors Service has affirmed Indian Overseas Bank's
(IOB) senior unsecured and local currency deposit ratings at Baa3,
reflecting the high likelihood of support that senior creditors of
IOB can expect to receive from the Government of India (Baa3
stable).
At the same time, however, Moody's has lowered IOB's bank
financial strength rating (BFSR) to E+ from D-, which is
equivalent to a baseline credit assessment (BCA)of b2, two notches
lower than the previous BCA.
The outlook for all the above ratings is stable.
Ratings Rationale
The lowering of the standalone BCA captures IOB's weakening asset
quality and capital profile, whereas Moody's decision to maintain
the long term rating at Baa3 reflects the high likelihood of
government support for the bank's depositors and senior creditors.
For the quarter ended 30 September 2014, IOB reported an increase
in non-performing loans (NPL) to 7.35% of gross loans from 5.84%
in the previous quarter, and an increase in standard restructured
loans to 7.85% of gross loans from 7.23% in the previous quarter.
In addition, impaired loans -- calculated as gross NPLs +
restructured loans as a percentage of gross loans -- increased to
15.20%, which is high for the Indian banks that Moody's rates.
New NPLs at 30 September 2014 were due to a problematic corporate
accounts in the iron, steel, textiles, and infrastructure sectors.
IOB's reserves and capital provide a narrow buffer against
potential losses. At 30 September 2014, its loan loss reserves
fell to 31.7% of gross NPLs from 35.8% in the preceding quarter.
IOB's Tier 1 reported capital ratio also fell, declining
moderately to 7.3% from 7.4% in the preceding quarter.
Due to lower operating revenues and higher provisioning expenses,
IOB reported a loss for the quarter ended 30 September 2014.
Moody's expects the bank's returns to remain weak, with falling
net interest margins and elevated provisioning expenses.
On the basis of assumed government support, Moody's expects some
improvement in IOB's capital ratios through a capital infusion
before the end of the 2015 fiscal year (ending 31 March 2015).
The bank has also contained loan growth, which in turn should help
preserve capital.
Moody's has affirmed IOB's senior unsecured debt and deposit
ratings at Baa3, based on Moody's assessment of a high probability
of government support for the bank in times of need.
Moody's assessment of government support is based on the
government's 73.8% stake and continued capital infusions in IOB,
the bank's large branch presence across India, and the negative
systemic risk implications that would follow a default of a major
public sector bank.
What could change the rating up:
* A sustained recovery in asset quality, with NPLs and
restructured loans each below 5% of gross loans, without a
significant decrease in coverage ratios.
* An increase in capital, lifting the Tier 1 ratio above 8%, and
which is subsequently sustained for over a year through internal
capital generation.
What could change the rating down:
* A deterioration in the bank's asset quality, such that its gross
NPL ratio exceeds 7.5% and/or impaired loans (gross NPLs +
restructured loans) as a percentage of total loans approaches 20%
for a prolonged period of time.
* A worsening of the bank's Tier 1 capital ratio to under 7% at
the fiscal year-end, or a material fall in the combination of
profits, loan loss reserves and core capital relative to impaired
assets.
* Any indications that government support has diminished or that
additional capital requirements could arise beyond the
government's budgeted amount would pressure its deposit and senior
unsecured debt ratings.
* Any downward changes in the sovereign ceilings could also affect
the bank's deposit and senior unsecured debt ratings.
List Of The Entities' Ratings
Indian Overseas Bank
- Bank Financial Strength Rating lowered from D- to E+
- Baseline Credit Assessment and adjusted Baseline Credit
Assessment lowered from ba3 to b2
- Long-term bank deposit (Foreign) affirmed at Baa3
- Long-term bank deposit (Domestic) affirmed at Baa3
- Senior unsecured MTN (Foreign) affirmed at (P)Baa3
- Subordinated MTN (Foreign) downgraded from (P)Ba3 to (P)B2
- Junior subordinated MTN (Foreign) downgraded from (P)B1 to (P)B3
- Short term bank deposits (Foreign) affirmed at P-3
- Other short-term (Foreign) affirmed at (P)P-3
Indian Overseas Bank, Hong Kong branch
- Senior unsecured (Foreign) affirmed at Baa3
- Senior unsecured MTN (Foreign) affirmed at (P)Baa3
- Subordinated MTN (Foreign) downgraded from (P)Ba3 to (P)B2
- Junior subordinated MTN (Foreign) downgraded from (P)B1 to (P)B3
- Other short-term (Foreign) affirmed at (P)P-3
All ratings changed from a negative to stable outlook.
INNOTECH EDUCATIONAL: CARE Assigns B+ Rating to INR19cr Bank Loan
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CARE assigns 'CARE B+' rating to the bank facilities of Innotech
Educational Society.
Amount
Facilities (INR crore) Ratings
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Long-term Bank Facility 19 CARE B+ Assigned
Rating Rationale
The rating assigned to the bank facilities of Innotech Educational
Society (IES) is primarily constrained by its nascent stage of
operations coupled with implementation risk associated with
remaining two phases of the project with debt yet to be tied up,
high competition from established and upcoming educational
institutes and stringent regulatory framework for education sector
in India.
The rating, however, draws comfort by the presence of experienced
members on the advisory board of the society, moderate enrolment
rate in the first year of operations, satisfactory infrastructure
and tie-up with reputed International Institute and National
University.
Going forward, the ability of IES to successfully implement the
remaining two phases of the project, establish a brand name for
itself amidst intense competition and ensure adequate student
intake would be the key rating sensitivities.
IES was established in March 2010, under the Societies
Registration Act, 1860, for establishing and operating educational
institutes for imparting education in engineering discipline in
Araria, Bihar. The Phase I of its three-phased project has been
completed, and from the academic year 2014-2015, the society has
started an Engineering college under the name "Moti Babu Institute
of Technology (MBIT)" with 300 seats in 5 streams of engineering,
ie, Electronics & Communication, Computer, Mechanical, Civil and
Information systems engineering & Technology. Currently, there are
19 qualified faculty members in IES with student faculty ratio of
approximately 12:1. The institute is approved by All India Council
for Technical Education (AICTE) and affiliated to Aryabhatta
Technology University, Bihar.
KALOL STEEL: ICRA Reaffirms 'B+' Rating on INR4cr Cash Credit
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ICRA has reaffirmed an [ICRA]B+ rating to the INR0.56 crore term
loan and INR4.00 crore working capital facilities of Kalol Steel &
Alloys Private Limited. ICRA has also reaffirmed an [ICRA]A4
rating to INR1.50 crore Letter of Credit and INR0.50 crore Bank
Guarantee facilities of KSAPL.
Amount
Facilities (INR crore) Ratings
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Cash Credit Limits 4.00 [ICRA]B+ reaffirmed
Term Loan 0.56 [ICRA]B+ reaffirmed
ILC/FLC 1.50 [ICRA]A4 reaffirmed
Bank Guarantee 0.50 [ICRA]A4 reaffirmed
The ratings are constrained by KSAPL's stretched financial
position characterized by modest scale of operations, low profit
margins and highly leveraged capital structure on account of high
unsecured loans. The ratings also take into account the highly
competitive and fragmented nature of the industry with competition
from both unorganized and established players and vulnerability of
operating profitability to fluctuations in cost of key raw
material i.e. steel prices given the company's limited ability
pass on the same to its customers.
The ratings however favorably consider KSAPL's experienced
management with long track record in iron and steel business. The
rating also favorable considers the operational support from group
concern engaged in similar line of business.
Incorporated in 2010 as a private limited company, Kalol Steel &
Alloys Private Limited was promoted by Mr. Satyapal Singhal, Mr
Varun Singhal, Mr Pankaj Singhal and Mr. Narinder Bansal and is
engaged in the manufacturing of Mild Steel Ingots through
Induction furnace route. The company has an installed capacity of
12500 TPA of ingot manufacturing at its manufacturing unit in
Kalol and has registered office in Bhavnagar.
Recent Results
For the year FY 2014, the company reported an operating income of
INR45.76 Cr. (against INR46.62 Cr in FY 2013) and profit after tax
of INR0.07 Cr (against INR0.26 Cr in FY2013).
LAKSHMIVEL MILLS: CRISIL Suspends D Rating on INR245.8MM Loan
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CRISIL has suspended its ratings on the bank facilities of
Lakshmivel Mills Pvt Ltd (LMPL; part of the Lakshmivel group).
Amount
Facilities (INR Mln) Ratings
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Bank Guarantee 55.4 CRISIL D
Bill Discounting 40 CRISIL D
Cash Credit 80 CRISIL D
Long Term Loan 245.8 CRISIL D
The suspension of ratings is on account of non-cooperation by LMPL
with CRISIL's efforts to undertake a review of the ratings
outstanding. Despite repeated requests by CRISIL, LMPL is yet to
provide adequate information to enable CRISIL to assess LMPL's
ability to service its debt. The suspension reflects CRISIL's
inability to maintain a valid rating in the absence of adequate
information. CRISIL considers information availability risk as a
key credit factor in its rating process and non-sharing of
information as a first signal of possible credit distress, as
outlined in its criteria 'Information Availability Risk in Credit
Ratings'
The Lakshmivel group was set up in 1991 by Mr. G Sakthivel and his
wife, Mrs. S Punithavathi. The group's operations cover the entire
value chain of the textiles business. LMPL was set up in 2006; it
manufactures cotton yarn, primarily for Gugan and CIBI. CIBI, the
group's flagship entity, manufactures knitted garments. Sri Hari
Process, a proprietary concern, undertakes activities such as
washing, compacting, embroidery, printing, and other processes in
the textile value chain. Gugan was set up in 1999; it manufactures
fabric.
LEZORA VITRIFIED: CRISIL Assigns B Rating to INR330MM Bank Loan
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CRISIL has assigned its 'CRISIL B/Stable/CRISIL A4' ratings to the
long-term bank facilities of Lezora Vitrified Pvt Ltd (LVPL).
Amount
Facilities (INR Mln) Ratings
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Proposed Long Term 330 CRISIL B/Stable
Bank Loan Facility
Proposed Short Term
Bank Loan Facility 20 CRISIL A4
The rating reflects LVPL's exposure to its ongoing project, modest
scale of operations in the highly competitive ceramics industry,
and its working-capital-intensive operations. These rating
weaknesses are partially offset by its promoters' extensive
experience in the ceramics industry and proximity of its
manufacturing facilities to raw material and labour resources.
Outlook: Stable
CRISIL believes that LVPL will benefit over the medium term from
its promoters' industry experience. The outlook may be revised to
'Positive' if the company stabilises its operations in time,
leading to healthy cash accruals and improvement in its financial
risk profile. Conversely, the outlook may be revised to 'Negative'
if the company's operating margin is significantly low, or it
undertakes any large debt-funded capital expenditure programme, or
its working capital management deteriorates, resulting in weak
financial risk profile.
Established in 2014, LVPL is promoted by Mr. Vindobhai Bhorania,
Mr. Anil Bavarva, Mr. Shaileshbhai Shirvi and Mr. Rajnikant
Chikani. The firm, based in Morbi (Gujarat), is setting up a plant
to manufacture glazed vitrified tiles of various sizes at its
production facilities in Morbi. It is expected to commence
commercial operations in April 2015.
LOTUS BULLIONS: CARE Reaffirms B+ Rating on INR9cr LT Bank Loan
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CARE reaffirms the rating assigned to the bank facilities of
Lotus Bullions Private Limited.
Amount
Facilities (INR crore) Ratings
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Long-term Bank Facilities 9 CARE B+ Reaffirmed
Rating Rationale
The rating assigned to the long-term bank facilities of Lotus
Bullions Private Limited (LBP) continues to remain constrained
by fluctuating scale of operations, low profitability margins and
weak debt service coverage indicators. The rating is further
constrained by foreign currency fluctuation risk and its presence
in a highly fragmented and competitive industry. The rating also
takes cognizance of improvement in average collection period.
The rating, however, continues to take comfort from the
experienced promoters, moderate capital structure and positive
demand outlook in near term.
Going forward, the ability of LBP to improve its profitability
margins while maintaining its scale of operations shall be the
key rating sensitivities.
LBP was initially incorporated in January 2003 as Kanhai Diamonds
Manufacturing Private Limited and the name was changed to the
present one in March 2005. LBP is engaged in the wholesale trading
of gold jewellery, diamond jewellery and cut & polished diamond.
LBP has its offices located at Chandni Chowk and Karol Bagh,
Delhi.
Before July 2012, the company was engaged in exports of all these
products; the same was discontinued due to low demand and high
realization period expected by the customers. In FY14, the company
again started exports of these products to United Arab Emirates
(UAE). The customer profile comprises retail jewellers mainly in
Delhi-NCR and UAE.
The company procures bullions and gold jewellery from wholesalers
and manufacturers in Delhi-NCR, while diamond jewellery and cut &
polished diamond are procured from the Surat region. In FY14, 89%
of the total sales are generated from domestic market and
remaining from exports.
For FY14 (refer to period April 1 to March 31) LBP achieved a
total operating income of INR218.35 crore with a PAT of INR0.34
crore. LBP has reported a total operating income of INR93 crore in
6MFY15 (refer to period April 1 to September 30).
M PALANIKUMAR: CRISIL Suspends B Rating on INR40MM Cash Credit
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CRISIL has suspended its ratings on the bank facilities of
M Palanikumar (MP).
Amount
Facilities (INR Mln) Ratings
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Bank Guarantee 8 CRISIL A4
Cash Credit 40 CRISIL B/Stable
Proposed Long Term
Bank Loan Facility 2 CRISIL B/Stable
The suspension of ratings is on account of non-cooperation by MP
with CRISIL's efforts to undertake a review of the ratings
outstanding. Despite repeated requests by CRISIL, MP is yet to
provide adequate information to enable CRISIL to assess MP's
ability to service its debt. The suspension reflects CRISIL's
inability to maintain a valid rating in the absence of adequate
information. CRISIL considers information availability risk as a
key credit factor in its rating process and non-sharing of
information as a first signal of possible credit distress, as
outlined in its criteria 'Information Availability Risk in Credit
Ratings'
Set up in 1995, MP undertakes civil contracts for the highway
department, public works department and municipality of Madurai
district (Tamil Nadu). The daily operations of the firm are
managed by Mr. M Palanikumar.
MAHALAXMI WIRE: ICRA Reaffirms B+ Rating on INR6cr Cash Credit
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The long term rating of [ICRA]B+ has been reaffirmed for INR6.00
crore fund based facilities of Mahalaxmi Wire Drawings Private
Limited. The short term rating of [ICRA]A4 has also been
reaffirmed for INR2.00 crore non-fund based facility (sub-limit of
cash credit facility) of MWDPL.
Amount
Facilities (INR crore) Ratings
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Cash Credit 6.00 [ICRA]B+ reaffirmed
Foreign/Inland LC (2.00) [ICRA]A4 reaffirmed
The rating reaffirmation takes into account MWDPL's modest scale
of operations; its thin profit margins due to low value additive
nature of operations coupled with intense competition on account
of the fragmented industry structure; the company's high gearing
levels, weak coverage indicators and the vulnerability of its
profitability to adverse fluctuations in the raw material prices.
The rating, however, continues to favourably consider the
longstanding experience of the promoters in the copper wires
business; the company's established customer base; and stable
demand outlook for copper wires driven by increased demand from
pumps, cables, transformers and other industrial applications.
Incorporated in 2010, Mahalaxmi Wire Drawings Private Limited
(MWDPL) is engaged in manufacturing copper wires and rods. The
manufacturing unit of the company is located at Kathwada GIDC,
Ahmedabad. The company was founded by Mr. Mansingh Rajput, who
started the business under a partnership firm M/S Mahalaxmi
Enterprise which was subsequently merged in to MWDPL w.e.f. 1st
April 2012. The company's product profile consists of copper
bunching wires, copper solid wires, copper winding wires, copper
rods and copper ingots. The company is ISO 9001:2008 certified.
Recent Result
In FY14, MWDPL reported an operating income of INR38.87 crore and
profit after tax of INR0.13 crore as against an operating income
of INR35.31 crore and profit after tax of INR0.08 crore during
FY13.
MARIA EXPORTS: CRISIL Suspends B Rating on INR7.2MM Term Loan
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CRISIL has suspended its ratings on the bank facilities of
Maria Exports International (MEI).
Amount
Facilities (INR Mln) Ratings
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Foreign Discounting 30 CRISIL A4
Bill Purchase
Letter of Credit 15 CRISIL A4
Packing Credit 7.5 CRISIL A4
Proposed Long Term
Bank Loan Facility 0.3 CRISIL B/Stable
Term Loan 7.2 CRISIL B/Stable
The suspension of ratings is on account of non-cooperation by MEI
with CRISIL's efforts to undertake a review of the ratings
outstanding. Despite repeated requests by CRISIL, MEI is yet to
provide adequate information to enable CRISIL to assess MEI's
ability to service its debt. The suspension reflects CRISIL's
inability to maintain a valid rating in the absence of adequate
information. CRISIL considers information availability risk as a
key credit factor in its rating process and non-sharing of
information as a first signal of possible credit distress, as
outlined in its criteria 'Information Availability Risk in Credit
Ratings'
MEI was set up in 1995 by Mr. Sheezan Akhthar in Kanpur (Uttar
Pradesh). The firm manufactures and exports leather goods such as
horse saddles and shoe uppers.
MONOPOLY YARNS: ICRA Reaffirms B Rating on INR8.85cr Term Loan
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The long term rating for the INR11.85 crore (earlier INR11.39
crore) fund based facility of Monopoly Yarns Pvt. Ltd. has been
reaffirmed at [ICRA]B. The short term rating for the INR0.50 crore
non fund based facility and INR5.25 crore interchangeable limits
of MYPL has been reaffirmed at [ICRA]A4.
Amount
Facilities (INR crore) Ratings
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Term Loans 8.85 [ICRA]B reaffirmed
Long term Fund 3.00 [ICRA]B reaffirmed
Based Limits (CC)
Short term Non Fund 0.50 [ICRA]A4 reaffirmed
Based Limits (BG)
Short term Non Fund (4.50) [ICRA]A4 assigned
Based Limits (Buyers
credit)
Short term Non Fund (0.75) [ICRA]A4 reaffirmed
Based Limits (Import/
Inland LC)
The ratings reaffirmation reflects Monopoly Yarns Pvt. Ltd.'s
(MYPL) weak financial profile characterized by flat growth in
revenues, continuing net losses and tight liquidity position,
given the delays in scaling up of operations. Further continued
net losses in the past have led to erosion of net worth, while
debt levels have been high on account of the debt funded expansion
undertaken by the company. The rating also takes into
consideration the susceptibility of profit margins to volatility
in the prices of polyester chips and a concentrated supplier base
resulting in weak bargaining power.
The ratings also favourably consider the promoters' long
experience in the yarn processing and manufacturing business and
the fiscal as well as locational benefits received by the company.
Monopoly Yarns Pvt. Ltd. (formerly Advin Tradefin Pvt. Ltd),
incorporated in 1995 is part of the Shri Damodar Group, engaged in
processing and manufacturing polyester filament yarn and 20D mono
polyester filament yarn. MYPL has a group concern, Shri Damodar
Yarn Manufacturing Pvt. Ltd. (Rated [ICRA]BBB-(Stable)/[ICRA]A3),
is engaged in the business of manufacturing and processing of
yarn. MYPL has a registered office in Mumbai and manufacturing
unit at Silvassa, Gujarat.
Recent Results:
In FY14, the company reported a net loss of INR1.40 crore on an
operating income of INR13.88 crore. As per the six month unaudited
results of FY15, the company has reported a sale of INR8.73 crore.
PALLAVA RED: ICRA Suspends C+ Rating on INR1.30cr Fund Based Loan
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ICRA has suspended the long-term rating of [ICRA]C+ outstanding on
the INR1.30 crore long-term fund based limits of Pallava Red
Granite Private Limited. ICRA has also suspended the short-term
rating of [ICRA]A4 outstanding on the INR8.60 crore short-term
non-fund based limits of the company. The suspension follows
ICRA's inability to carry out a rating surveillance in the absence
of the requisite information from the company.
PARAGON CABLE: CRISIL Suspends B+ Rating on INR71.4MM Term Loan
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CRISIL has suspended its ratings on the bank facilities of
Paragon Cable Industries Pvt Ltd (Paragon).
Amount
Facilities (INR Mln) Ratings
---------- --------- -------
Cash Credit 38.5 CRISIL B+/Stable
Proposed Long Term
Bank Loan Facility 11.1 CRISIL B+/Stable
Rupee Term Loan 71.4 CRISIL B+/Stable
Standby Line of Credit 3.5 CRISIL B+/Stable
The suspension of ratings is on account of non-cooperation by
Paragon with CRISIL's efforts to undertake a review of the ratings
outstanding. Despite repeated requests by CRISIL, Paragon is yet
to provide adequate information to enable CRISIL to assess
Paragon's ability to service its debt. The suspension reflects
CRISIL's inability to maintain a valid rating in the absence of
adequate information. CRISIL considers information availability
risk as a key credit factor in its rating process and non-sharing
of information as a first signal of possible credit distress, as
outlined in its criteria 'Information Availability Risk in Credit
Ratings'.
Paragon, incorporated in 2006, was acquired by the Aggarwal family
in 2007. The company, based in Baddi (Himachal Pradesh),
manufactures plastic bottles that are used mainly in the
pharmaceuticals industry. The Aggarwal family entered the plastic
industry through Paragon. The company manufactures bottles of
various capacities, ranging from 30 millilitres (ml) to 300 ml.
Currently, Paragon has manufacturing capacity of 0.9 million
bottles per day, which is being utilised at about 70 per cent. The
Aggarwal family also operates in the ceramic industry through its
firm, Raj Kamal Marbles. Paragon owns a showroom for ceramic tiles
in Ludhiana (Punjab). There are few other entities managed by the
Aggarwal family, but the total turnover from the same is small.
POLYBLENDS INDIA: CRISIL Suspends B Rating on INR60MM Cash Credit
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CRISIL has suspended its ratings on the bank facilities of
Polyblends India Pvt Ltd (PIPL).
Amount
Facilities (INR Mln) Ratings
---------- --------- -------
Cash Credit 60 CRISIL B/Stable
The suspension of ratings is on account of non-cooperation by PIPL
with CRISIL's efforts to undertake a review of the ratings
outstanding. Despite repeated requests by CRISIL, PIPL is yet to
provide adequate information to enable CRISIL to assess PIPL's
ability to service its debt. The suspension reflects CRISIL's
inability to maintain a valid rating in the absence of adequate
information. CRISIL considers information availability risk as a
key credit factor in its rating process and non-sharing of
information as a first signal of possible credit distress, as
outlined in its criteria 'Information Availability Risk in Credit
Ratings'
Set up by Mr. Vijay Jain in 1993 as a proprietorship firm and
reconstituted as a private limited company in 1996, PIPL processes
plastic granules used to manufacture a large variety of plastic
products in the automobile and electronic industries. The company
has an ISO 9001:2000-certified unit in Manesar (Haryana).
RAGHU RAMA: ICRA Reaffirms B Rating on INR13.96cr Fund Based Loan
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ICRA has reaffirmed the long term rating of [ICRA]B assigned to
INR13.96 crore (revised from 15.20) fund based limits and INR2.04
crore (revised from 0.80) unallocated limits of Raghu Rama Rice
Industry.
Amount
Facilities (INR crore) Ratings
---------- ----------- -------
Fund based Limits 13.96 [ICRA]B reaffirmed
Unallocated Limits 2.04 [ICRA]B reaffirmed
The reaffirmation of rating factors in the intensely competitive
nature of rice industry with presence of several small-scale
players which increases pressure on the operating margins; weak
financial profile of the firm characterized by low profitability,
moderate gearing levels and modest coverage indicators; and risks
inherent to a partnership firm. This apart, the rating is also
constrained by the susceptibility of profitability & revenues to
agro-climatic risks which impact the availability of paddy in
adverse weather conditions. The rating, however, takes comfort
from the long track record of the promoters in the rice mill
business; presence of rice mill in major rice growing area results
in easy availability of paddy and favorable demand prospects for
rice with India being the second largest producer and consumer of
rice internationally.
Going forward, the ability of the firm to improve its
profitability and efficiently managing its working capital
requirements remain the key rating sensitivity.
Founded in the year 2012 as a partnership firm, Raghu Rama Rice
Industry (RRRI) is engaged in the milling of paddy and produces
raw & boiled rice. The firm started its operations from June 2013.
The firm has a milling unit in Jagannadhagiri village of East
Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh with an installed capacity of
8 tons per hour.
Recent Results
For FY2014, the firm reported profit after tax of INR0.07 crore on
operating income of INR49.88 crore.
S KADIRVEL: CRISIL Suspends B Rating on INR55MM Overdraft Loan
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CRISIL has suspended its ratings on the bank facilities of
S Kadirvel (SK).
Amount
Facilities (INR Mln) Ratings
---------- --------- -------
Bank Guarantee 50 CRISIL A4
Overdraft Facility 55 CRISIL B/Stable
Working Capital
Demand Loan 40 CRISIL B/Stable
The suspension of ratings is on account of non-cooperation by SK
with CRISIL's efforts to undertake a review of the ratings
outstanding. Despite repeated requests by CRISIL, SK is yet to
provide adequate information to enable CRISIL to assess SK's
ability to service its debt. The suspension reflects CRISIL's
inability to maintain a valid rating in the absence of adequate
information. CRISIL considers information availability risk as a
key credit factor in its rating process and non-sharing of
information as a first signal of possible credit distress, as
outlined in its criteria 'Information Availability Risk in Credit
Ratings'.
Established in 1980, SK is a proprietorship firm engaged in civil
construction. Its day-to-day operations are managed by its
proprietor, Mr. Kadirvel.
S.V. MILK: CRISIL Suspends 'B' Rating on INR150MM Cash Credit
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CRISIL has suspended its ratings on the bank facilities of
S.V. Milk and Milk Products Private Limited (SVM; part of SV
Group).
Amount
Facilities (INR Mln) Ratings
---------- --------- -------
Cash Credit 150 CRISIL B/Stable
Standby Line of Credit 20 CRISIL B/Stable
Term Loan 40 CRISIL B/Stable
The suspension of ratings is on account of non-cooperation by SVM
with CRISIL's efforts to undertake a review of the ratings
outstanding. Despite repeated requests by CRISIL, SVM is yet to
provide adequate information to enable CRISIL to assess SVM's
ability to service its debt. The suspension reflects CRISIL's
inability to maintain a valid rating in the absence of adequate
information. CRISIL considers information availability risk as a
key credit factor in its rating process and non-sharing of
information as a first signal of possible credit distress, as
outlined in its criteria 'Information Availability Risk in Credit
Ratings'
For arriving at the rating, CRISIL has combined the business and
financial risk profiles of SVM and Poornima Dairy Products (PDP).
This is because these entities, together referred as SV Group,
have a common management, and significant operational linkages and
fungible cash flows between them.
SVM was established in 2001 as a proprietorship firm named Sri
Venkateshwara Dairy Farm by Mr. Pemmasani Munishekar Naidu; it was
reconstituted as a private limited company in 2007. SVM is engaged
in processing of milk and milk products. The company's day-to-day
operations are managed by Mr. Pemmasani Munishekar Naidu's son,
Mr. Pemmasani Sravan Kumar.
PDP is in the business of milk trading and has a chilling centre.
The firm is promoted by Mr. Pemmasani Munishekar Naidu's wife,
Mrs. Pemmasani Parvathy.
SANJAY LUMBERS: CRISIL Suspends B Rating on INR15MM Cash Credit
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CRISIL has suspended its ratings on the bank facilities of
Sanjay Lumbers Pvt Ltd (SLPL).
Amount
Facilities (INR Mln) Ratings
---------- --------- -------
Cash Credit 15 CRISIL B/Stable
Letter of Credit 45 CRISIL A4
Proposed Short Term
Bank Loan Facility 40 CRISIL A4
The suspension of ratings is on account of non-cooperation by SLPL
with CRISIL's efforts to undertake a review of the ratings
outstanding. Despite repeated requests by CRISIL, SLPL is yet to
provide adequate information to enable CRISIL to assess SLPL's
ability to service its debt. The suspension reflects CRISIL's
inability to maintain a valid rating in the absence of adequate
information. CRISIL considers information availability risk as a
key credit factor in its rating process and non-sharing of
information as a first signal of possible credit distress, as
outlined in its criteria 'Information Availability Risk in Credit
Ratings'
Set up in 2010 as a private limited company by Mr. Sanjay Goyal
and his brother, Mr. Saurabh Goyal, SLPL trades timber logs,
mainly teakwood from Myanmar, Central and Latin America through
intermediaries in Singapore and Malaysia. The company is promoted
by the Goyal family and has its head office in Nangloi (Delhi). It
has one branch office in Gujarat.
SATHYA GRANITES: CRISIL Suspends B- Rating on INR150MM Cash Loan
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CRISIL has suspended its ratings on the bank facilities of
Sathya Granites (Sathya).
Amount
Facilities (INR Mln) Ratings
---------- --------- -------
Cash Credit 150 CRISIL B-/Stable
The suspension of ratings is on account of non-cooperation by
Sathya with CRISIL's efforts to undertake a review of the ratings
outstanding. Despite repeated requests by CRISIL, Sathya is yet to
provide adequate information to enable CRISIL to assess Sathya's
ability to service its debt. The suspension reflects CRISIL's
inability to maintain a valid rating in the absence of adequate
information. CRISIL considers information availability risk as a
key credit factor in its rating process and non-sharing of
information as a first signal of possible credit distress, as
outlined in its criteria 'Information Availability Risk in Credit
Ratings'
Sathya was established in 1991 by Mr. P K Pounraj. The firm
processes waste mineral dump to produce crushed iron ores and
fines. The iron ore fines are mainly exported, and the crushed
ores are sold in the domestic market.
SHREE GANESH: ICRA Assigns D Rating to INR7.50cr Cash Credit
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ICRA has assigned [ICRA]D rating to the INR7.50 crore cash credit
facilities, INR6.00 crore term loans of Shree Ganesh Stampings
Private Limited. ICRA has also assigned short term rating of
[ICRA]D to the INR2.00 crore non fund based facility of SGSPL.
Amount
Facilities (INR crore) Ratings
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Long term, fund based 7.50 [ICRA]D Assigned
limits - Cash Credit
Long term, fund based 6.00 [ICRA]D Assigned
limits - Term Loans
Short term, non fund 2.00 [ICRA]D Assigned
based limits - LC
The assigned ratings take into account irregularities in debt
servicing by SGSPL on account of stretched liquidity position
arising due to sizable investments in the group company. Further,
working capital position of the company was stretched as there
were delays in off-take of goods from customers and the same
resulted in overutilization of the working capital facilities.
ICRA also notes that cyclical nature of the power sector, high
customer concentration and vulnerability of margins to
fluctuations in raw material prices as well as forex rates would
continue to be constraining factors for the company.
Shree Ganesh Stampings Private Limited (SGSPL) was incorporated in
2010 by Mr. Anil Sali. The company is engaged in manufacturing of
electrical laminations (stampings) for electric motors,
transformer motors, switchgears and automobile components. The
company is part of the Ujwal Group which was established in 1994.
SGSPL was incorporated as it would specialize in manufacturing
stampings above 250 tonnes with the help of advanced high speed
presses. The company has an installed capacity of 12,000 MT and
began commercial production in FY2012. The company's manufacturing
unit is located in Ahmednagar. The company manufactures stampings
for Crompton Greaves Ltd. and Cummins India Ltd as end users.
Recent Results
SPPPL reported a profit after tax (PAT) of INR2.0 crore in FY14 on
an operating income of INR23.2 crore. The company has reported
operating profit before depreciation, interest, amortization and
tax (OPBDITA) of INR6.9 crore in the same period.
SHREE HAREKRISHNA: CRISIL Assigns B Rating to INR60M Cash Credit
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CRISIL has assigned its 'CRISIL B/Stable' rating to the long-term
bank facilities of Shree Harekrishna Cotton Industries ' Jamnagar
(SHKCI).
Amount
Facilities (INR Mln) Ratings
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Proposed Long Term
Bank Loan Facility 25 CRISIL B/Stable
Cash Credit 60 CRISIL B/Stable
Cash Term Loan 15 CRISIL B/Stable
The rating reflects SHKCI's exposure to risks related to
implementation of its ongoing project and to stabilisation of
operations after commencement. The rating also factors in the
susceptibility of the firm's profitability to volatility in cotton
prices and to intense competition. These rating weaknesses are
partially offset by the extensive experience of SHKCI's promoters
in the cotton ginning industry, leading to established
relationships with customers and suppliers, and the advantageous
location of its plant.
Outlook: Stable
CRISIL believes SHKCI will continue to benefit over the medium
term from its promoters' extensive industry experience. The
outlook may be revised to 'Positive' in case of early
stabilisation of the firm's operations, leading to sizeable cash
accruals. Conversely, the outlook may be revised to 'Negative' if
SHKCI's cash accruals are very low, or if its financial risk
profile weakens, most likely because of a stretch in its working
capital cycle, or large debt-funded capital expenditure, or
disruption in its operations due to any regulatory changes.
Set up in 2014, SHKCI is a partnership firm promoted by the
Vasjaliya and Varsani families. The firm is setting up a unit for
cotton ginning and pressing; commercial operations are expected to
start from end of November 2014.
SRI MAHANANDEESWARA: CRISIL Suspends D Rating on INR50MM LT Loan
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CRISIL has suspended its ratings on the bank facilities of
Sri Mahanandeeswara Educational Society (SMES; part of Keshava
Reddy group).
Amount
Facilities (INR Mln) Ratings
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Long Term Loan 50 CRISIL D
The suspension of ratings is on account of non-cooperation by SMES
with CRISIL's efforts to undertake a review of the ratings
outstanding. Despite repeated requests by CRISIL, SMES is yet to
provide adequate information to enable CRISIL to assess SMES's
ability to service its debt. The suspension reflects CRISIL's
inability to maintain a valid rating in the absence of adequate
information. CRISIL considers information availability risk as a
key credit factor in its rating process and non-sharing of
information as a first signal of possible credit distress, as
outlined in its criteria 'Information Availability Risk in Credit
Ratings'
SMES was established by Mr. N Keshava Reddy and his family
members. The society, registered under the Societies Registration
Act, 1860, runs three schools in Kurnool district in Andhra
Pradesh (AP). The schools are affiliated to AP State Board. The
schools offer education in the English medium from the first to
the tenth standard. SMES is part of the Keshava Reddy group of
educational institutions, which offer primary and secondary
education in AP.
STANZEN ENGINEERING: CRISIL Suspends B Rating on INR80M Term Loan
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CRISIL has suspended its ratings on the bank facilities of Stanzen
Engineering Private Limited (SEPL's).
Amount
Facilities (INR Mln) Ratings
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Bank Guarantee 2 CRISIL A4
Cash Credit 20 CRISIL B/Stable
Proposed Long Term
Bank Loan Facility 4 CRISIL B/Stable
Term Loan 80 CRISIL B/Stable
The suspension of ratings is on account of non-cooperation by
SEPL's with CRISIL's efforts to undertake a review of the ratings
outstanding. Despite repeated requests by CRISIL, SEPL's is yet to
provide adequate information to enable CRISIL to assess
SEPL'sability to service its debt. The suspension reflects
CRISIL's inability to maintain a valid rating in the absence of
adequate information. CRISIL considers information availability
risk as a key credit factor in its rating process and non-sharing
of information as a first signal of possible credit distress, as
outlined in its criteria 'Information Availability Risk in Credit
Ratings'
Established in 1980 as Bleach Lackier, a partnership firm of Mr.
SR Uday and Ms. Sujata S. Kulkarni, and later on reconstituted and
renamed in 2010 as Stanzen Engineering Private Limited. SEPL
manufactures products such as clutch pedal, brake pedal, air
suspension springs, steam adaptors, and other auto components used
in passenger cars. The company also undertakes jobwork of stamping
wherein the company embosses logos on auto components. SEPL's
clientele include Toyotetsu India Private Limited, Stanzen
Toyotetsu India Private Limited and Faurecia Emissions Control
Technologies India Private Limited. SEPL's manufacturing
facilities are located in Bengaluru (Karnataka).
SUPREME POLYTUBES: CRISIL Suspends B Rating on INR50MM Cash Loan
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CRISIL has suspended its ratings on the bank facilities of Supreme
Polytubes Ltd (SPL).
Amount
Facilities (INR Mln) Ratings
---------- --------- -------
Cash Credit 50 CRISIL B/Stable
Letter of Credit 40 CRISIL A4
The suspension of ratings is on account of non-cooperation by SPL
with CRISIL's efforts to undertake a review of the ratings
outstanding. Despite repeated requests by CRISIL, SPL is yet to
provide adequate information to enable CRISIL to assess SPL's
ability to service its debt. The suspension reflects CRISIL's
inability to maintain a valid rating in the absence of adequate
information. CRISIL considers information availability risk as a
key credit factor in its rating process and non-sharing of
information as a first signal of possible credit distress, as
outlined in its criteria 'Information Availability Risk in Credit
Ratings'
Incorporated in 2002 by Mr. Sanjeev Kumar Goyal, SPL manufactures
PVC pipes and trades in PVC resins. Its manufacturing unit at
Dhuri, Punjab, has capacity to manufacture about 25 tonnes of pipe
per day of 3 shifts.
SWATI CAST: CRISIL Suspends 'D' Rating on INR80MM Packing Credit
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CRISIL has suspended its ratings on the bank facilities of
Swati Cast and Forge Pvt Ltd (SCF).
Amount
Facilities (INR Mln) Ratings
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Bill Purchase 2.5 CRISIL D
Cash Credit 30 CRISIL D
Foreign Bill Purchase 80 CRISIL D
Inland/Import Letter
of Credit 42.5 CRISIL D
Packing Credit 80 CRISIL D
Proposed Long Term
Bank Loan Facility 7.8 CRISIL D
Term Loan 49.7 CRISIL D
The suspension of ratings is on account of non-cooperation by SCF
with CRISIL's efforts to undertake a review of the ratings
outstanding. Despite repeated requests by CRISIL, SCF is yet to
provide adequate information to enable CRISIL to assess SCF's
ability to service its debt. The suspension reflects CRISIL's
inability to maintain a valid rating in the absence of adequate
information. CRISIL considers information availability risk as a
key credit factor in its rating process and non-sharing of
information as a first signal of possible credit distress, as
outlined in its criteria 'Information Availability Risk in Credit
Ratings'
SCF, incorporated in March 2011, commenced production in December
2011. The company is promoted by Mr. Bal Krishan Garg. SCF
currently has production capacity of 1500 tonnes per month. It
manufactures scaffoldings, couplers, flanges, and automotive
(auto) components. Almost all of the scaffolding, flanges, and
couplers are exported, while the auto components are sold in the
domestic market. SCF exports to countries such as Saudi Arabia,
Germany, France, and Egypt.
TRIPATHI HOSPITAL: CRISIL Reaffirms B Rating on INR100MM Loan
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CRISIL's ratings on the bank facilities of Tripathi Hospital
Private Limited (THPL) continue to reflect THPL's small scale of
operations and risks related to implementation of its ongoing
multi-specialty hospital project. The rating also factors in risks
attached to successful stabilisation of operations and hence,
achievement of revenues and cash accruals. These rating weaknesses
are partially offset by the benefits that the company derives from
the extensive industry experience of the promoters.
Amount
Facilities (INR Mln) Ratings
---------- --------- -------
Proposed Long Term
Bank Loan Facility 100 CRISIL B/Stable (Reaffirmed)
Term Loan 90 CRISIL B/Stable (Reaffirmed)
Term Loan 100 CRISIL B/Stable (Reaffirmed)
Outlook: Stable
CRISIL expects THPL to maintain its stable business risk profile
over the medium term, backed by its promoter's extensive industry
experience and established market position. The outlook may be
revised to 'Positive' if the company significantly expands its
scale of operations aided by timely implementation and
stabilisation of the proposed hospital along with an improvement
in operating profitability, resulting in higher than expected cash
accruals and hence, improvement in the financial risk profile.
Conversely, the outlook may be revised to 'Negative' if the
company's scale of operations remain stagnant and financial and
liquidity risk profile deteriorate due to time and cost overruns
in the proposed project or larger than expected debt funded
capital expenditure.
Incorporated in November 2001, Tripathi Hospital Pvt Ltd (THPL) is
engaged in the business of providing medical services in the
fields of Orthopedics and Gynecology/Obstetrics. The hospital
first established as a partnership firm in 2000 was later
converted into a private company in 2001. The husband and wife duo
of Mr. B.K. Tripathi and Mrs. Nidhi Tripathi actively manage the
hospital. The company is in the process of setting up a 100 bedded
hospital in Noida.
V BIZ: CRISIL Suspends 'D' Rating on INR350MM Gold Loan
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CRISIL has suspended its ratings on the bank facilities of V Biz
It India Private Limited (V Biz).
Amount
Facilities (INR Mln) Ratings
---------- --------- -------
Gold Loan 350 CRISIL D
The suspension of ratings is on account of non-cooperation by V
Biz with CRISIL's efforts to undertake a review of the ratings
outstanding. Despite repeated requests by CRISIL, V Biz is yet to
provide adequate information to enable CRISIL to assess V Biz's
ability to service its debt. The suspension reflects CRISIL's
inability to maintain a valid rating in the absence of adequate
information. CRISIL considers information availability risk as a
key credit factor in its rating process and non-sharing of
information as a first signal of possible credit distress, as
outlined in its criteria 'Information Availability Risk in Credit
Ratings'
V Biz was set up as a proprietorship concern in 2004; this concern
was reconstituted as a partnership firm (V Biz IT) in 2008, and
then as a private limited company with the current name in 2010.
The company manufactures gold jewellery such as bangles, coins,
necklaces, and rings. It is based in Delhi and is owned and
managed by Mr. Kushagra Jindal, who was engaged in his family's
jewellery business prior to setting up V Biz.
VIRTUAAL RETAIL: CRISIL Reaffirms B- Rating on INR150MM Cash Loan
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CRISIL's ratings on the bank facilities of Virtuaal Retail Pvt Ltd
(VRPL) continue to reflect VRPL's weak financial risk profile,
marked by a small net worth and high gearing, weak liquidity,
moderate debt protection metrics, and large working capital
requirements.
Amount
Facilities (INR Mln) Ratings
---------- --------- -------
Bank Guarantee 16 CRISIL A4 (Reaffirmed)
Cash Credit 150 CRISIL B-/Stable (Reaffirmed)
Proposed Cash
Credit Limit 12 CRISIL B-/Stable (Reaffirmed)
Term Loan 32 CRISIL B-/Stable (Reaffirmed)
The ratings also reflect the vulnerability of the company's
operating margin to volatility in product prices, and small scale
of operations, with geographical concentration in its revenue
profile. These rating weaknesses are partially offset by VRPL's
healthy revenue growth, diversified product portfolio, and its
promoters' extensive experience in the retail business.
Outlook: Stable
CRISIL believes that VRPL will continue to benefit over the medium
term from its promoter's extensive experience in the retail
industry. The outlook may be revised to 'Positive' if VRPL
generate higher cash accruals or the promoters infuse large
equity, leading to better financial risk profile, particularly
liquidity. Conversely, the outlook may be revised to 'Negative' if
the company's financial risk profile, particularly liquidity,
deteriorates on account of large working capital requirements or
debt-funded capital expenditure, or further unrelated investment
in real estate.
Promoted by Mr. Vikram Agarwal in 2011, VRPL was formed to take
over the existing business of Virtuaal Jewels and Virtuaal
Apparels. Virtuaal Jewels operated retail showrooms of Tanishq
(jewellery), Titan (watches), and Titan Eye Plus, while Virtuaal
Apparels was a retailer of brands such as Reebok, Adidas, Puma,
Lee, Benetton, GAS, and Wrangler, and cellphones from Samsung.
VRPL has 17 showrooms across northern India; however, Dehradun
(Uttarakhand) accounts for about 70 per cent of the company's
revenue.
WILD PLANET: CRISIL Suspends B- Rating on INR73.2MM Term Loan
-------------------------------------------------------------
CRISIL has suspended its ratings on the bank facilities of
Wild Planet (WP).
Amount
Facilities (INR Mln) Ratings
---------- --------- -------
Proposed Term Loan 73.2 CRISIL B-/Stable
The suspension of ratings is on account of non-cooperation by WP
with CRISIL's efforts to undertake a review of the ratings
outstanding. Despite repeated requests by CRISIL, WP is yet to
provide adequate information to enable CRISIL to assess WP's
ability to service its debt. The suspension reflects CRISIL's
inability to maintain a valid rating in the absence of adequate
information. CRISIL considers information availability risk as a
key credit factor in its rating process and non-sharing of
information as a first signal of possible credit distress, as
outlined in its criteria 'Information Availability Risk in Credit
Ratings'
WP, incorporated in 2009, is currently developing a resort in
Tamil Nadu. The day-to-day operations of the firm are managed by
Mr. V Mahesh.
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J A P A N
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MT GOX: Kraken Selected to Aid Missing Bitcoin Investigation
------------------------------------------------------------
Kraken, a San Francisco-based bitcoin exchange, disclosed that it
has been selected to support the investigation of missing bitcoin
and the distribution of remaining assets to the creditors. This
decision comes after an extensive evaluation process where
multiple companies were considered and thoroughly vetted. Kraken
was chosen for reasons including its proven track record of stable
exchange operation and reliable customer support, and possesses
the skill and expertise required to properly carry out an
investigation of the lost bitcoin and the distribution of assets
to creditors.
Duties that Kraken may be asked to carry out include the
following:
-- Aid in the investigation of possible lost or stolen Bitcoin
-- Aid in the creation of a system to file and investigate
claims
-- Help to distribute Bitcoin and/or fiat assets to creditors
Exchange Bitcoin to fiat currency when needed
-- Provided the trustee decides to distribute bitcoin,
creditors may be asked to create a Kraken account, if they do not
already have one, to establish a secure, efficient and cost-
effective platform for the distribution of bitcoin.
Claimants wishing to open a Kraken account and possibly avoid any
delays caused by the large increase in new sign-ups and/or
verifications are encouraged to sign up now at
https://www.kraken.com/signup
"The outcome of the MtGox bankruptcy proceedings will deeply
affect the Bitcoin community as a whole," said Kraken CEO Jesse
Powell. "We've decided to volunteer our resources and expertise
in an attempt to minimize damage to creditors, restore faith in
the Bitcoin community, and demonstrate trusted leadership in the
industry," Mr. Powell said.
Updates will be accessible at https://www.kraken.com/mt-gox-
updates as they become available.
About Kraken
Based in San Francisco, Kraken -- http://www.kraken.com-- is a
bitcoin exchange for euro trading, offers advanced trading tools,
a sophisticated user interface, robust technical security and full
regulatory compliance to traders and institutions.
About Mt. Gox
Bitcoin exchange MtGox Co., Ltd., filed a petition under Chapter
15 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code on March 9, 2014, days after the
company sought bankruptcy protection in Japan. The bankruptcy in
Japan came after the bitcoin exchange lost 850,000 bitcoins valued
at about $475 million "disappeared."
The Japanese bitcoin exchange halted trading in February 2014. It
filed for bankruptcy protection in the U.S. to prevent customers
from targeting the cash it holds in U.S. bank accounts.
The Chapter 15 case is In re MtGox Co., Ltd., Case No. 14-31229
(Bankr. N.D. Tex.). The Chapter 15 Petitioner is Robert Marie
Mark Karpeles, the company's chief executive officer. Mr.
Karpeles is represented by John E. Mitchell, Esq., and David
William Parham, Esq., at Baker & Mcckenzie LLP, in Dallas, Texas.
The bankruptcy trustee and foreign representative of MtGox Co.
Ltd. with respect to the Japan Bankruptcy Proceedings:
MtGox Co., Ltd.
Office of Bankruptcy Trustee
Kojimachi 3 chome building #202
Kojimachi 3-4-1
Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Tel: +81-3-4588-3922
Attn: Nobuaki Kobayashi
The Ontario Superior Court of Justice (Commercial List) on
Oct. 3, 2014, ordered, pursuant to Section 272 of the Bankruptcy
and Insolvency Act, that the bankruptcy proceedings commenced with
respect to MtGox Co., Ltd. -- aka Mt. Gox KK and dba MtGox
-- be recognized as a "foreign main proceeding."
The Canadian legal counsel to the bankruptcy trustee and foreign
representative of MtGox Co., Ltd, are:
MILLER THOMSON LLP
Scotia Plaza
40 King Street West, Suite 5800
PO Box 1011
Toronto, ON Canada M5H 3S1
Tel: 416-595-8615/8577
Fax: 416-595-8695
Attn: Jeffrey Carhart/ Margaret Sims
The company said it has estimated assets of $10 million to
$50 million and debts of $50 million to $100 million.
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N E W Z E A L A N D
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ENERGY MAD: Loss Narrows to NZ$1.24MM in 6 Months Ended Sept. 30
----------------------------------------------------------------
Allan Wood at The Press reports that Energy Mad Limited has
announced a narrower NZ$1.24 million half year loss as a promising
US sales deal disappointed. The result for the six months to
September 30 compared to a loss of NZ$2.49 million a year earlier,
the Press says.
Its shares have generally trended down since its listing in
October 2011 after reporting a series of losses, according to the
Press.
Energy Mad said operating revenues of NZ$4 million for the six
months were unchanged from a year earlier, notes the report.
The Press discloses that the Australian revenue of NZ$2.0 million
for the six months to September 30 was also comparable. The
New Zealand direct to consumer revenue grew to NZ$1.7 million,
from NZ$1.4 million. United States revenue grew to NZ$180,000
from NZ$130,000, The Press relays.
The Press relates that the company said it had a small negative
equity position of NZ$200,000. It was progressing capital raising
options to remedy this and to progress its growth opportunities.
As a result of its recent re-organisation, the company had a
leaner organisational structure to focus on its direct to consumer
Ecobulb light-emitting diode (LED) sales model utilising
outsourced sales forces, the Press adds.
Energy Mad Limited -- http://www.energymad.com/nz/index.html--
designs, manufactures and sells energy efficient lighting under
the Ecobulb(R) and Ecospiral(R) (in North America) brands.
MOWBRAY COLLECTABLES: Posts NZ$709K Interim Operating Loss
----------------------------------------------------------
The Dominion Post reports that disappointing trading at stamp
dealer and auction house Mowbray Collectables Ltd has resulted in
a NZ$709,000 interim operating loss.
And this, along with a NZ$1.28 million write-down of goodwill, has
the company in discussion with bankers to ensure it stays solvent,
the report relates.
According to the report, the Otaki-based listed company had said
it would release its interim result for the six months to
September 30 on November 27. But it advised the market its
operations had made a loss of about NZ$709,000 over that period.
The Dominion Post relates that Chairman Murray Radford said the
result had been driven by disappointing trading at Mowbray
Bethunes, a rare book department, and Peter Webb Galleries in
Auckland.
"The interim result includes a number of one-offs due to
restructuring undertaken at Webb's to address the considerable
under-performance versus forecasts presented during the
valuation/sales process in 2013, a loss on the disposal of the
investment in Sotheby's Australia but benefits from a receipt from
the Webb's landlord to exit the Manukau Road lease early."
Mr. Radford said the under-performance has led to a full review
and a NZ$1.28 million write-down of goodwill, the report relates.
"Due to both the operating losses and the goodwill impairments the
company is in discussion with its bankers as to a possible
refinancing and restructuring of current debt levels to ensure
continued solvency.
"A more detailed commentary will be provided in the interim result
release."
The company's outgoing chief executive John Mowbray apologised to
shareholders in August for not growing the company significantly
in the 14 years since it listed.
But he also told the annual meeting that he was excited about its
prospects, after it completed the acquisition of Auckland-based
Peter Webb Galleries, the report adds.
Mowbray Collectables Ltd -- http://www.mowbraycollectables.co.nz/
-- is a New Zealand-based stamp dealer and auction house.
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S O U T H K O R E A
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* SOUTH KOREA: KDI Discourages Support For Insolvent Companies
--------------------------------------------------------------
The Korea Herald reports that the state-run Korea Development
Institute on November 18 called for a decrease in the financial
support for insolvent companies as it could delay their
restructuring and hamper their economic dynamism.
The report relates that the KDI said in its report that increasing
support for so-called "zombie companies" -- insolvent companies
relying on external financial support -- would have a negative
impact on the economy as a whole. The existence of the companies
would keep labor costs and interest rates high, thus having a
negative effect on employment and shrinking investment in normal
companies, the report says.
"South Korea's zombie companies accounted for 15.6 percent of
total firms in 2013, up from 13 percent in 2010 as banks kept
extending the maturity of the loans for insolvent companies," the
report quotes Jung Dae-hee, a researcher at KDI's macroeconomics
division, as saying.
According to the report, think tanks said the presence of such
insolvent enterprises was particularly significant in the local
shipbuilding and construction industries, areas that have been
reluctant to undergo restructuring despite a prolonged slowdown.
For instance, in the shipbuilding industry, the number of
insolvent firms rose to 26.2 percent in 2013 from 7.1 percent in
2010 while those in the construction sector increased to 41.1
percent in 2013 from 26.3 percent in 2010, The Korea Herald
discloses.
"Restructuring appears to be quite urgent in the two sectors,
which already have reached their limits in terms of growth,"
Mr. Jung, as cited by The Korea Herald, said.
The Korea Herald says the KDI cited the case of Japan, which
continued to support faltering companies.
In the early 1990s following its property bubble burst, Japanese
commercial banks kept providing funds to insolvent companies by
rolling their debt over, at the expense of cutting down on loans
for normal companies, the report relays.
The move eventually ended up having a negative impact on the
economy as a whole, The Korea Herald notes.
According to The Korea Herald, the number of zombie companies in
Japan rose to account for 14 percent of the total companies in the
late 1990s, up from 4 to 6 percent in the early 1990s.
"This delayed the restructuring of Japanese companies and led to a
decline in employment and investment in normal companies," the KDI
report said, The Korea Herald relays.
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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)
------- ------ ------ ------------
AUSTRALIA
360 CAPITAL OFFI TOF 88.94 -33.19
AAT CORP LTD AAT 32.50 -13.46
AAT CORP LTD AAT 32.50 -13.46
ATLANTIC LTD ATI 64.03 -517.87
AUSTRALIAN ZI-PP AZCCA 14.89 -65.04
AUSTRALIAN ZIRC AZC 14.89 -65.04
BESRA GOLD -CDI BEZ 67.38 -22.27
BIRON APPAREL LT BIC 19.71 -2.22
BLUESTONE GLOBAL BUE 46.32 -2.40
CLARITY OSS LTD CYO 13.99 -15.57
KASBAH RESOURCES KAS 18.24 -0.85
KASBAH RESOUR-NS KASN 18.24 -0.85
LEGEND MINING LEG 20.24 -0.66
MACQUARIE ATLAS MQA 1,643.30 -1,018.14
MIRABELA NICKEL MBN 158.54 -375.82
NATURAL FUEL LTD NFL 19.38 -121.51
QUICKFLIX LTD QFX 12.12 -4.38
QUICKFLIX LTD-N QFXN 12.12 -4.38
RIVERCITY MOTORW RCY 386.88 -809.13
SAVCOR GRP LTD SAV 25.90 -10.32
STERLING PLANTAT SBI 55.20 -11.32
STONE RESOURCES SHK 21.01 -5.58
STRAITS RESOURCE SRQ 185.04 -65.47
TZ LTD TZL 12.45 -10.10
VDM GROUP LTD VMG 17.70 -2.10
CHINA
ANHUI GUOTONG-A 600444 75.69 -6.25
BAIOO 2100 88.34 -3.21
CHANG JIANG-A 520 85.63 -803.28
HUNAN TIANYI-A 908 56.58 -1.61
JIANGXI CHANG-A 600228 110.07 -9.15
LUOYANG GLASS-A 600876 203.45 -2.05
LUOYANG GLASS-H 1108 203.45 -2.05
NANNING CHEMIC-A 600301 344.15 -9.59
SHAANXI QINLIN-A 600217 349.25 -14.52
SHANG BROAD-A 600608 35.87 -0.22
SHANGHAI CHAOR-A 2506 577.79 -465.36
TIANGE 1980 139.51 -13.82
WUHAN BOILER-B 200770 203.68 -218.32
HONG KONG
BEIJINGWEST INDU 2339 28.39 -57.06
BIRMINGHAM INTER 2309 59.86 -21.91
C FOOD&BEV GP 8272 50.10 -4.36
CHINA E-LEARNING 8055 13.33 -4.07
CHINA HEALTHCARE 673 27.19 -12.96
CHINA OCEAN SHIP 651 315.16 -76.51
CNC HOLDINGS 8356 42.92 -52.59
CROWN INTERNATIO 727 64.61 -5.12
EFORCE HLDGS LTD 943 55.72 -17.55
GR PROPERTIES LT 108 17.83 -52.36
GRANDE HLDG 186 205.00 -295.25
HARMONIC STR 33 32.93 -2.03
MASCOTTE HLDGS 136 18.90 -12.88
MEGA EXPO HOLDIN 1360 17.00 -0.53
PALADIN LTD 495 148.01 -14.35
PROVIEW INTL HLD 334 314.87 -294.85
SINO DISTILLERY 39 72.30 -7.54
SINO RESOURCES G 223 30.65 -17.93
SURFACE MOUNT SMT 41.44 -9.21
TITAN PETROCHEMI 1192 422.49 -1,073.54
INDONESIA
APAC CITRA CENT MYTX 172.86 -12.52
ARPENI PRATAMA APOL 182.55 -333.91
ASIA PACIFIC POLY 330.86 -853.09
BAKRIE & BROTHER BNBR 956.98 -156.77
BAKRIE TELECOM BTEL 748.76 -111.71
BERLIAN LAJU TAN BLTA 1,074.01 -1,177.97
BERLIAN LAJU TAN BLTA 1,074.01 -1,177.97
BUMI RESOURCES BUMI 6,764.90 -242.51
ICTSI JASA PRIMA KARW 54.93 -6.88
JAKARTA KYOEI ST JKSW 23.75 -35.86
MATAHARI DEPT LPPF 282.58 -74.21
ONIX CAPITAL TBK OCAP 11.39 -1.66
PRIMARINDO ASIA BIMA 11.89 -16.86
RENUKA COALINDO SQMI 17.04 -0.33
SUMALINDO LESTAR SULI 77.74 -33.80
UNITEX TBK UNTX 18.83 -18.53
INDIA
ABHISHEK CORPORA ABSC 53.66 -25.51
AGRO DUTCH INDUS ADF 85.09 -22.81
ALPS INDUS LTD ALPI 201.29 -41.70
AMIT SPINNING AMSP 12.85 -7.68
ARTSON ENGR ART 11.64 -10.64
ASHAPURA MINECHE ASMN 162.39 -16.64
ASHIMA LTD ASHM 63.23 -48.94
ATV PROJECTS ATV 48.47 -43.93
BELLARY STEELS BSAL 451.68 -108.50
BENZO PETRO INTL BPI 26.77 -1.05
BHAGHEERATHA ENG BGEL 22.65 -28.20
BINANI INDUS LTD BZL 1,163.38 -38.79
BLUE BIRD INDIA BIRD 122.02 -59.13
CELEBRITY FASHIO CFLI 24.96 -8.26
CHESLIND TEXTILE CTX 20.51 -0.03
CLASSIC DIAMONDS CLD 66.26 -6.84
COMPUTERSKILL CPS 14.90 -7.56
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 462.53 -52.19
DISH TV INDI-SLB DITV/S 462.53 -52.19
DUNCANS INDUS DAI 122.76 -227.05
ENSO SECUTRACK ENSO 15.57 -0.46
EURO CERAMICS EUCL 110.62 -6.83
EURO MULTIVISION EURO 36.94 -9.95
FERT & CHEM TRAV FCT 314.24 -76.26
GANESH BENZOPLST GBP 44.05 -15.48
GANGOTRI TEXTILE GNTX 54.67 -14.22
GOKAK TEXTILES L GTEX 46.36 -0.29
GOLDEN TOBACCO GTO 97.40 -18.24
GSL INDIA LTD GSL 29.86 -42.42
GSL NOVA PETROCH GSLN 16.53 -1.31
GUJARAT STATE FI GSF 15.26 -304.68
GUPTA SYNTHETICS GUSYN 44.18 -6.34
HARYANA STEEL HYSA 10.83 -5.91
HEALTHFORE TECHN HTEC 14.74 -46.64
HINDUSTAN ORGAN HOC 57.24 -51.76
HINDUSTAN PHOTO HPHT 49.58 -1,832.65
HIRAN ORGOCHEM HO 14.56 -4.59
HMT LTD HMT 106.62 -454.42
ICDS ICDS 13.30 -6.17
INDAGE RESTAURAN IRL 15.11 -2.35
INDOSOLAR LTD ISLR 193.78 -6.91
INTEGRAT FINANCE IFC 49.83 -51.32
JCT ELECTRONICS JCTE 80.08 -76.70
JENSON & NIC LTD JN 16.49 -71.70
JET AIRWAYS IND JETIN 2,856.84 -697.07
JET AIRWAYS -SLB JETIN/S 2,856.84 -697.07
JOG ENGINEERING VMJ 45.90 -5.28
KALYANPUR CEMENT KCEM 23.39 -42.66
KERALA AYURVEDA KERL 13.97 -1.69
KIDUJA INDIA KDJ 11.16 -3.43
KINGFISHER AIR KAIR 515.93 -2,371.26
KINGFISHER A-SLB KAIR/S 515.93 -2,371.26
KITPLY INDS LTD KIT 14.77 -58.78
KLG SYSTEL LTD KLGS 40.64 -27.37
KM SUGAR MILLS KMSM 19.14 -0.47
KSL AND INDUSTRI KSLRI 269.42 -14.19
LML LTD LML 43.95 -78.18
MADHUCON PROJECT MDHPJ 1,226.74 -21.90
MADRAS FERTILIZE MDF 289.78 -34.43
MAHA RASHTRA APE MHAC 14.49 -12.96
MALWA COTTON MCSM 44.14 -24.79
MAWANA SUGAR MWNS 142.07 -32.88
MILTON PLASTICS MILT 17.67 -51.22
MODERN DAIRIES MRD 38.61 -3.81
MOSER BAER INDIA MBI 727.13 -165.63
MOSER BAER -SLB MBI/S 727.13 -165.63
MTZ POLYFILMS LT TBE 31.94 -2.57
MURLI INDUSTRIES MRLI 262.39 -38.30
MYSORE PAPER MSPM 87.99 -8.12
NATL STAND INDI NTSD 22.09 -0.73
NAVCOM INDUS LTD NOP 10.19 -3.53
NICCO CORP LTD NICC 71.84 -4.91
NICCO UCO ALLIAN NICU 23.25 -83.90
NK INDUS LTD NKI 141.35 -7.71
NRC LTD NTRY 63.70 -53.01
NUCHEM LTD NUC 24.72 -1.60
PANCHMAHAL STEEL PMS 51.02 -0.33
PARAMOUNT COMM PRMC 124.96 -0.52
PARASRAMPUR SYN PPS 99.06 -307.14
PAREKH PLATINUM PKPL 61.08 -88.85
PIONEER DISTILLE PND 53.74 -5.62
PREMIER INDS LTD PRMI 11.61 -6.09
PRIYADARSHINI SP PYSM 20.80 -2.28
QUADRANT TELEVEN QDTV 127.72 -153.54
QUINTEGRA SOLUTI QSL 16.76 -17.45
RAMSARUP INDUSTR RAMI 433.89 -89.28
RATHI ISPAT LTD RTIS 44.56 -3.93
RELIANCE MED-SLB RMW/S 276.99 -88.49
RENOWNED AUTO PR RAP 14.12 -1.25
RMG ALLOY STEEL RMG 66.61 -12.99
ROYAL CUSHION RCVP 14.70 -75.18
SAAG RR INFRA LT SAAG 12.54 -4.93
SADHANA NITRO SNC 16.74 -0.58
SANATHNAGAR ENTE SNEL 49.23 -6.78
SANCIA GLOBAL IN SGIL 53.12 -30.47
SBEC SUGAR LTD SBECS 92.44 -5.61
SERVALAK PAP LTD SLPL 61.57 -7.63
SHAH ALLOYS LTD SA 168.13 -81.60
SHALIMAR WIRES SWRI 21.39 -24.28
SHAMKEN COTSYN SHC 23.13 -6.17
SHAMKEN MULTIFAB SHM 60.55 -13.26
SHAMKEN SPINNERS SSP 42.18 -16.76
SHREE GANESH FOR SGFO 44.50 -2.89
SHREE KRISHNA SHKP 14.62 -0.92
SHREE RAMA MULTI SRMT 38.90 -4.49
SHREE RENUKA SUG SHRS 2,162.34 -82.52
SHREE RENUKA-SLB SHRS/S 2,162.34 -82.52
SIDDHARTHA TUBES SDT 44.95 -15.37
SIMBHAOLI SUGAR SBSM 268.76 -54.47
SPICEJET LTD SJET 489.96 -170.22
SQL STAR INTL SQL 10.58 -3.28
STATE TRADING CO STC 556.35 -392.74
STELCO STRIPS STLS 14.90 -5.27
STI INDIA LTD STIB 21.69 -2.13
STL GLOBAL LTD SHGL 30.73 -5.62
STORE ONE RETAIL SORI 15.48 -59.09
SUPER FORGINGS SFS 14.62 -7.00
SURYA PHARMA SUPH 370.28 -9.97
SUZLON ENERG-SLB SUEL/S 5,061.62 -53.02
SUZLON ENERGY SUEL 5,061.62 -53.02
TAMILNADU JAI TNJB 17.07 -1.00
TATA METALIKS TML 122.76 -3.30
TATA TELESERVICE TTLS 1,311.30 -138.25
TATA TELE-SLB TTLS/S 1,311.30 -138.25
TODAYS WRITING TWPL 18.58 -25.67
TRIUMPH INTL OXIF 58.46 -14.18
TRIVENI GLASS TRSG 19.71 -10.45
TUTICORIN ALKALI TACF 19.86 -19.58
UDAIPUR CEMENT W UCW 11.38 -10.53
UNIFLEX CABLES UFCZ 47.46 -7.49
UNIWORTH LTD WW 149.50 -151.14
UNIWORTH TEXTILE FBW 22.54 -35.03
USHA INDIA LTD USHA 12.06 -54.51
VANASTHALI TEXT VTI 14.59 -5.80
VENUS SUGAR LTD VS 11.06 -1.08
WANBURY LTD WANB 141.86 -3.91
WEBSOL ENERGY SY WESL 105.10 -23.79
JAPAN
GOYO FOODS INDUS 2230 11.93 -1.86
LCA HOLDINGS COR 4798 19.37 -7.17
OPTROM INC 7824 17.71 -2.66
PIXELA CORP 6731 15.08 -1.63
KOREA
HYUNDAI CEMENT 6390 454.92 -262.92
SHINIL ENG CO 14350 199.04 -2.53
STX CORPORATION 11810 1,275.13 -484.08
STX ENGINE CO LT 77970 1,170.67 -62.72
TEC & CO 8900 139.98 -16.61
TONGYANG INC 1520 1,068.15 -452.52
TONGYANG INC-2PF 1527 1,068.15 -452.52
TONGYANG INC-3RD 1529 1,068.15 -452.52
TONGYANG INC-PFD 1525 1,068.15 -452.52
VERITAS INVESTME 19660 16.04 -0.09
MALAYSIA
DING HE MINING 705 75.97 -26.38
HAISAN RESOURCES HRB 39.97 -11.83
HIGH-5 CONGLOMER HIGH 34.30 -46.85
ML GLOBAL BHD MLG 17.74 -3.63
PERWAJA HOLDINGS PERH 632.62 -7.46
PETROL ONE RESOU PORB 51.39 -4.00
PHILIPPINES
CYBER BAY CORP CYBR 13.72 -23.36
DFNN INC DFNN 13.15 -2.31
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
LIBERTY TELECOMS LIB 91.11 -40.80
METRO GLOBAL HOL FC 40.90 -15.77
PICOP RESOURCES PCP 105.66 -23.33
STENIEL MFG STN 21.07 -11.96
UNIWIDE HOLDINGS UW 50.36 -57.19
SINGAPORE
ADVANCE SCT LTD ASCT 19.68 -22.46
CHINA GREAT LAND CGL 16.52 -19.01
HL GLOBAL ENTERP HLGE 83.11 -4.63
OCEANUS GROUP LT OCNUS 85.03 -5.53
QT VASCULAR LTD QTVC 10.21 -25.76
SCIGEN LTD-CUFS SIE 46.71 -55.42
SINGAPORE EDEVEL SGE 20.68 -9.36
TERRATECH GROUP TEGP 13.55 -5.24
TT INTERNATIONAL TTI 399.33 -11.36
UNITED FIBER SYS UFS 51.61 -76.05
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
BIG CAMERA COP-F BIG/F 19.86 -13.03
BIG CAMERA CORP BIG 19.86 -13.03
BIG CAMERA -NVDR BIG-R 19.86 -13.03
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
ITV PCL-NVDR ITV-R 36.02 -121.94
K-TECH CONSTRUCT KTECH 38.87 -46.47
K-TECH CONSTRUCT KTECH/F 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
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
SHUN THAI RUBBER STHAI 19.89 -0.59
SHUN THAI RUBB-F STHAI/F 19.89 -0.59
SHUN THAI RUBB-N STHAI-R 19.89 -0.59
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
WORLD CORP -NVDR WORLD-R 15.72 -10.10
WORLD CORP PCL WORLD 15.72 -10.10
WORLD CORP PLC-F WORLD/F 15.72 -10.10
TAIWAN
BEHAVIOR TECH CO 2341S 34.54 -2.57
BEHAVIOR TECH-EC 2341O 34.54 -2.57
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
POWERCHIP SEM-EC 5346S 1,761.34 -296.10
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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