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Friday, May 9, 2008, Vol. 9, No. 92
Headlines
A U S T R I A
LEKRA VERANSTALTUNG: Claims Registration Period Ends May 30
PETRIJA STEFANOVIC: Claims Registration Period Ends June 19
RN WOHNHAUSBAU: Claims Registration Period Ends June 3
VIVA HANDEL: Claims Registration Period Ends June 9
C Z E C H R E P U B L I C
ON SEMICONDUCTOR: Earns US$20.8 Million in First Quarter 2008
ON SEMICONDUCTOR: Moody's Lifts Corp. Family Rating to Ba3
G E R M A N Y
BAIER VERWALTUNGS: Claims Registration Period Ends May 29
CFG IMMOBILIENVERWALTUNGS: Claims Period Ends May 29
EINRICHTUNGSHAUS JOH: Claims Registration Period Ends May 27
ELEKTRO-BUCHWALD: Claims Registration Period Ends May 27
EPROVI ELECTRONIC: Claims Registration Period Ends May 29
ESL-ENERGIESPARLADEN: Claims Registration Period Ends May 27
GP BAU: Claims Registration Period Ends May 29
HACOM SOFTWARE: Claims Registration Period Ends May 27
HAGEMANN GMBH: Claims Registration Ends May 29
HOLZ REINERT: Claims Registration Period Ends May 27
MEBID GMBH: Claims Registration Period Ends May 27
OLISTICA PRODUKT- UND HANDELS: Claims Registration Ends May 29
REHA AKTIV: Claims Registration Ends May 29
RESTAURANT PIZZERIA: Claims Registration Ends May 28
TERRA ABBRUCH: Claims Registration Ends May 28
WE.ST.-SYSTEMBAU WERNER: Claims Registration Ends May 28
I R E L A N D
CAMBER 6: Intent to Liquidate Cues S&P to Cut Ratings on CDOs
CLOVERIE PLC: Moody's May Further Cut Junk Ratings After Review
I T A L Y
ALITALIA SPA: Multi-Long Offers EUR1 Billion for Italy's Stake
FIAT SPA: To Source Auto Parts from India by 2010
PARMALAT SPA: Parma Judge Unites 2 Trials, Keeps Others Separate
K A Z A K H S T A N
ANTEK-XXI LLP: Creditors Must File Claims by June 25
KAZPROM ENERGO: Filed for bankruptcy June 20
PANTERA-PV LLP: Claims Deadline Slated for June 25
W-VALERY & K: Creditors' Claims Due on June 25
ZAMALYK & K: Claims Registration Ends June 20
K Y R G Y Z S T A N
GROW-STROY LLC: Creditors Must File Claims by June 13
N E T H E R L A N D S
IMAX CORP: Moody's Holds Junk Ratings on High Financial Risk
X5 RETAIL: Raises US$1.16 Billion from Shares Issue
R U S S I A
CAPITAL-INVEST: Court Starts Bankruptcy Supervision Procedure
GEOSTAR LLC: Moscow Bankruptcy Hearing Slated for June 12
KUBAN-AGRO-PROJECT: Creditors Must File Claims by June 26
NAFTA-TRANS: Court Names A. Ofitserov as Insolvency Manager
ROSNEFT OIL: Neft-Aktiv Files Fresh Claims Against TGK-11
SIBUR HOLDING: Moody's May Cut Ba2 Rating After Review
TATNEFT OAO: Crude Oil Reserves Up as of January 1
UST-LABINSK-OIL-PRODUCTS: Creditors Must File Claims by June 26
VINAP OJSC: Creditors Must File Claims by June 26
X5 RETAIL: Raises US$1.16 Billion from Shares Issue
ZARAYSK-AGRO LLC: Court Names A. Ofitserov as Insolvency Manager
S P A I N
MBS BANCAJA 5: S&P Rates EUR13.9 Mln Class D Notes at BB
U K R A I N E
ALKO-GRAND LLC: Creditors Must File Claims by May 21
BOLSHEVIK OJSC: Proofs of Claim Deadline Set May 21
DEMETRA LLC: Proofs of Claim Deadline Set May 21
EPICURE LLC: Proofs of Claim Deadline Set May 21
LASHDAN: Proofs of Claim Deadline Set May 21
MEGATEKS M: Proofs of Claim Deadline Set May 21
NAFTOGAZ UKRAINY: Posts UAH2.2 Billion Losses for 2006
SAKSAGAN LLC: Creditors Must File Claims by May 21
STRATEGY LLC: Proofs of Claim Deadline Set May 21
TECHNICS-MEDICINE-ECOLOGY LTD: Claims Deadline Set May 21
U N I T E D K I N G D O M
AEON PIPE: Taps Liquidators from PricewaterhouseCoopers
AMF INTERIORS: Brings In Liquidators from Tenon Recovery
ASTON NETWORKS: Hires Liquidators from Deloitte & Touche
ASTON TELECOM: Calls In Liquidators from Deloitte & Touche
CORSAIR (JERSEY) 3: Moody's Cuts Rating on Series 13 Notes
CSW ERLAND: Appoints Liquidators from Mazars
GOALS 2006-1: S&P Rates EUR250 Mln Notes at BB with Watch Pos.
INTERNACIONALE LIMITED: Taps Joint Administrators from PwC
KLM FABRICATIONS: Andrew Appleyard Leads Liquidation Procedure
LAND MANAGEMENT: Brings In Liquidators from Vantis
MERRITT LTD: Taps Liquidator from Mazars
METRONET RAIL: Transfer Scheme Application Hearing Set on May 23
NUNEATON BOROUGH: Outlines Proposal to Fend Off Administration
P&T INNS: Appoints Philip Michael Lyon as Liquidator
RANSOM MARKETING: Hires Liquidators from Tenon Recovery
SALISBURY INTERNATIONAL: Moody's Junks Rating on Class D Notes
SUPER AGURI: Goes Into Administration; Looking for Buyers
WOK MAGIC: Calls In Liquidators from Vantis
* S&P Takes Various Rating Actions on 17 Catastrophe Bonds
BOOK REVIEW: Long-Term Care in Transition: The Regulation of
Nursing Homes
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A U S T R I A
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LEKRA VERANSTALTUNG: Claims Registration Period Ends May 30
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Creditors owed money by LLC Lekra Veranstaltung (FN 129459g)
have until May 30, 2008, to file written proofs of claim to
court-appointed estate administrator Paul Wuntschek at:
Dr. Paul Wuntschek
LLC Klein, Wuntschek & Partner
Kaiser-Franz-Josef-Kai 70
8010 Graz
Germany
Tel: 0316/813862
Fax: 0316/813862-2
E-mail: office@klein-wuntschek-partner.at
Creditors and other interested parties are encouraged to attend
the creditors' meeting at 10:00 a.m. on June 5, 2008, for the
examination of claims.
The meeting of creditors will be held at:
The Graz Land Court
Room 222
Second Floor
Graz
Austria
Headquartered in Graz, Austria, the Debtor declared bankruptcy
on April 23, 2008 (Bankr. Case No. 26 S 46/08x).
PETRIJA STEFANOVIC: Claims Registration Period Ends June 19
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Creditors owed money by KEG Petrija STEFANOVIC (FN 183800w) have
until June 19, 2008, to file written proofs of claim to court-
appointed estate administrator Ulla Reisch at:
Mag. Dr. Ulla Reisch
Praterstrasse 62-64
1020 Vienna
Austria
Tel: 212 55 00
Fax: 212 55 00 5
E-mail: office.wien@ulsr.at
Creditors and other interested parties are encouraged to attend
the creditors' meeting at 9:30 a.m. on July 3, 2008, for the
examination of claims.
The meeting of creditors will be held at:
The Trade Court of Vienna
Room 1703
Vienna
Austria
Headquartered in Vienna, Austria, the Debtor declared bankruptcy
on April 23, 2008 (Bankr. Case No. 5 S 41/08a).
RN WOHNHAUSBAU: Claims Registration Period Ends June 3
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Creditors owed money by LLC RN Wohnhausbau Fassaden & Sanierung
(FN 289303x) have until June 3, 2008, to file written proofs of
claim to court-appointed estate administrator Norbert Abel at:
Mag. Norbert Abel
Franz-Josefs-Kai 49/19
1010 Vienna
Austria
Tel: 533 52 72
Fax: 533 52 72 15
E-mail: office@abel-abel.at
Creditors and other interested parties are encouraged to attend
the creditors' meeting at 9:15 a.m. on June 17, 2008, for the
examination of claims.
The meeting of creditors will be held at:
The Trade Court of Vienna
Room 1609
Vienna
Austria
Headquartered in Vienna, Austria, the Debtor declared bankruptcy
on April 23, 2008 (Bankr. Case No. 6 S 63/08v).
VIVA HANDEL: Claims Registration Period Ends June 9
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Creditors owed money by LLC VIVA Handel (FN 212823a ) have until
June 9, 2008, to file written proofs of claim to court-appointed
estate administrator Johannes Hochleitner at:
Dr. Johannes Hochleitner
Kirchenplatz 8
4070 Eferding
Tel: 07272/3781-0
Fax: 07272/3783
E-mail: hannes.hochleitner@iura.at
Creditors and other interested parties are encouraged to attend
the creditors' meeting at 10:40 a.m. on June 19, 2008, for the
examination of claims.
The meeting of creditors will be held at:
The Land Court of Wels
Hall 101
First Floor
Maria Theresia Str.12
Wels
Austria
Headquartered in Haibach ob der Donau, Austria, the Debtor
declared bankruptcy on April 23, 2008 (Bankr. Case No. 20 S
53/08g).
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ON SEMICONDUCTOR: Earns US$20.8 Million in First Quarter 2008
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ON Semiconductor Corporation reported that total revenues in the
first quarter of 2008 were US$421.9 million, an increase of
approximately three percent from the fourth quarter of 2007.
During the first quarter of 2008, the company reported GAAP net
income of US$20.8 million, or US$0.07 per share on a fully
diluted basis. First quarter 2008 GAAP net income included a net
charge of US$44.6 million, or US$0.14 per share on a fully
diluted basis from special items. The special item details can
be found in the attached schedules. During the fourth quarter
of 2007, the company reported GAAP net income of US$61.1
million, or US$0.20 per share on a fully diluted basis.
First quarter 2008 non-GAAP net income was US$65.4 million or
US$0.21 per share on a fully diluted basis. Fourth quarter 2007
non-GAAP net income was US$68.7 million, or US$0.23 per share on
a fully diluted basis.
On a mix-adjusted basis, average selling prices in the first
quarter of 2008 were down less than two percent from the fourth
quarter of 2007. The company’s total gross margin in the first
quarter was 34.7%. Non-GAAP total gross margin in the first
quarter was 37.6%. GAAP gross margin in the first quarter
included a net charge of approximately US$11.9 million or 290
basis points from special items.
Adjusted EBITDA for the first quarter of 2008 was US$97.2
million. Adjusted EBITDA for the fourth quarter of 2007 was
US$102.1 million.
Excluding the impact of the acquisition of AMIS Holdings, Inc.
which closed on Mar. 17, 2008, ON Semiconductor had stand alone
revenues of approximately US$396.4 million in the first quarter
of 2008, a decrease of approximately three percent from the
fourth quarter of 2007. ON Semiconductor also reported first
quarter 2008 stand alone GAAP net income of US$40.1 million, or
US$0.14 per share on a fully diluted basis. First quarter 2008
stand alone GAAP net income included approximately US$19.1
million, or US$0.06 per share on a fully diluted basis from
special items.
Excluding the impact of the acquisition, ON Semiconductor had
stand alone gross margin of approximately 35.7% in the first
quarter of 2008. Stand alone non-GAAP gross margin in the first
quarter was 37.0%. ON Semiconductor stand alone GAAP gross
margin in the first quarter included a net charge of
approximately US$5.1 million or 130 basis points from special
items. The special item details can be found in the attached
schedules. On a stand alone basis, first quarter 2008 gross
margin was also impacted from the increase in manufacturing
costs associated with the weaker dollar and increases in direct
material costs compared to the fourth quarter of 2007.
First quarter 2008 stand alone non-GAAP net income was US$59.2
million or US$0.20 per share on a fully diluted basis. Fourth
quarter 2007 non-GAAP net income was US$68.7 million, or US$0.23
per share on a fully diluted basis.
“The positive transformation of ON Semiconductor continued in
the first quarter of 2008,” said Keith Jackson, ON Semiconductor
president and CEO. “At the end of December, we closed the
acquisition of the CPU Voltage and Thermal Products Group from
Analog Devices which boosted our overall computing power
management expertise. In the first quarter, we completed the
largest acquisition in the company’s history by closing the AMIS
Holdings, Inc. transaction. These two transactions greatly
enhance our ability to address our customers’ most challenging
power management requirements and position ON Semiconductor as a
leader in the analog and power management sector.”
Second Quarter 2008 Outlook
“Based upon product booking trends, backlog levels, anticipated
manufacturing services revenue decline of US$8 million
sequentially and estimated turns levels, we anticipate that
total revenues will be approximately US$545 to US$560 million in
the second quarter of 2008,” Jackson said. “Included in the
total revenue guidance is the expectation of sequential product
revenue growth of approximately two to six percent for ON
Semiconductor stand alone and approximately US$150 million of
revenue associated with the completed acquisition of AMIS
Holdings, Inc. Backlog levels at the beginning of the second
quarter of 2008 were up from backlog levels at the beginning of
the first quarter of 2008 and represent over 85 percent of our
anticipated second quarter 2008 revenues. We expect that
average selling prices for the second quarter of 2008 will be
down approximately two percent sequentially. []”
About ON Semiconductor
Headquartered Phoenix, Arizona, ON Semiconductor Corporation
(NASDAQ: ONNN) -- http://www.onsemi.com/-- is a supplier of
power solutions to customers in the power supply, automotive,
communication, computer, consumer, medical, industrial, mobile
phone, and military/aerospace markets. The company’s broad
portfolio includes power, analog, DSP, mixed-signal, advance
logic, clock management and standard component devices. The
company operates a network of manufacturing facilities, sales
offices and design centers in key markets throughout North
America, Europe, and the Asia Pacific regions. In Europe, the
company has subsidiaries in Slovak Republic, Czech Republic,
Germany, France, Italy, Ireland and the United Kingdom. In
Asia, ON Semiconductor's subsidiaries are located in Malaysia,
Japan, Philippines, Hong Kong, China, India, Korea and
Singapore. The company also has a presence in Bermuda.
ON SEMICONDUCTOR: Moody's Lifts Corp. Family Rating to Ba3
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Moody's Investors Service upgraded ON Semiconductor
Corporation's corporate family rating to Ba3 from B1 and senior
secured debt ratings to Baa3 from Ba1. Simultaneously, Moody's
assigned a speculative grade liquidity rating of SGL-1. The
outlook is stable. This concludes the review for possible
upgrade that was initiated in December 2007 following the
company's announcement that it would acquire AMI Semiconductor,
Inc. for approximately US$915 million in an all-stock
transaction. Following completion of the acquisition and
repayment of AMI Semi's bank credit facilities (March 2008),
Moody's withdrew all ratings for AMI Semi (CFR formerly rated
Ba3/Stable).
These ratings for ON Semi were upgraded:
-- Corporate Family Rating to Ba3 from B1
-- Probability of Default Rating to Ba3 from B1
-- US$25.0 Million Guaranteed Sr. Secured Revolving Credit
Facility due 2013 to Baa3 (LGD-1, 3%) from Ba1 (LGD-1, 4%)
-- US$173.7 Million Guaranteed Sr. Secured Term Loan maturing
through 2013 to Baa3 (LGD-1, 3%) from Ba1 (LGD-1, 4%)
These rating was assigned:
-- Speculative Grade Liquidity Rating -- SGL-1
The ratings upgrade reflects ON Semi's enhanced scale, expanded
product portfolio, broader and deeper client relationships, end
market diversification and expansion into higher margin market
segments, as well as expected manufacturing synergies (estimated
to be approximately US$50 million per annum by year end 2008)
from facility closures and consolidation following the AMI Semi
acquisition. Additionally, the upgrade considers the company's
acquisition financing strategy which results in enhanced credit
protection measures on a pro forma basis as well as the additive
EBITDA and increased free cash flow generation provided by the
merger. Pro forma for the transaction, financial leverage as
measured by debt to EBITDA is approximately 2.4x for the LTM
period ended Dec. 31, 2007, which is comparable to Ba3 rated
industry peers.
The stable ratings outlook reflects Moody's expectation that the
company will achieve revenue growth that outpaces the industry
and expand gross and operating margins in connection with
incremental benefits from increasing semiconductor content
within OEM/ODM platforms, a shift to higher margin products with
longer life cycles (via AMI Semi) and continued cost savings.
The current ratings and outlook incorporate expectations of
moderate integration risk associated with AMI Semi, expanding
free cash flow, nominal debt-funded acquisition activity and
limited share repurchases.
The Ba3 CFR incorporates Moody's expectations that ON Semi will
realize manufacturing efficiency improvements, better
operational execution and lower unit production costs for AMI
Semi's growing high volume ASSP (application specific standard
products) portfolio via the transfer of ON Semi's advanced
manufacturing capabilities, process technologies and expense
reduction methods. This, together with scheduled facility
shutdowns and relocation of AMI Semi manufacturing to lower cost
facilities, is expected to improve AMI Semi's relatively lower
operating margins over the next 12--18 months to levels
approaching ON Semi's operating margins, which are in the range
of 18-20% (Moody's adjusted) on a standalone basis.
Moody's previously commented in its March 2007 press release
that although ON Semi's financial metrics suggested a Ba3
rating, the rating was constrained to B1 at the time due to: (i)
the incremental operating costs associated with the new sub-
micron analog wafer fab in Gresham, Oregon; (ii) potential for
heightened competition; and (iii) moderate customer
concentration. Moody's notes that the complementary nature of
the acquisition mitigates these risks and supports the Ba3
rating. Much of AMI Semi's outsourced production will be
transferred to Gresham, improving that facility's capacity
utilization and profitability.
Additionally, AMI Semi's sole source status for nearly 90% of
its product base, well-penetrated customer base with long-
standing relationships and high entry barriers for its ASIC
(application specific integrated circuits) products now lessens
the competitive forces confronting ON Semi. Also, ON Semi's
entry into AMI Semi's market segments such as medical,
industrial and military/aerospace, which tend to have moderate
ASP volatility and relatively long product life cycles, subdues
competitive elements. Finally, customer concentration (top ten
non-EMS/non-distribution customers equal to 26% of revenues pre-
merger vs. 21% post-merger) is reduced with the addition of AMI
Semi's customer base, which has little overlap with ON Semi's
client base.
The Ba3 CFR factors possible delays in achieving acquisition
synergies given the size of the AMI Semi transaction. It also
captures risks associated with the timing and amount of
restructuring charges, which could be deferred or larger than
planned; incremental capex, albeit lower than on a combined
basis; potential customer disengagements resulting from the
change in ownership and operating strategy at AMI Semi; and the
cyclical nature of the semiconductor industry. Additionally,
the rating incorporates potential risks of a consumer-led U.S.
economic downturn, which could negatively impact demand for
consumer electronics (17% of combined company revenues),
wireless (13%) and automotive (21%) semiconductor products
supplied by the company.
To the extent the company is able to achieve good progress
towards internal execution and integration of AMI Semi as
originally planned, Moody's could upgrade the outlook or rating
over the next 6 -- 9 months.
ON Semi's speculative grade liquidity rating of SGL-1 recognizes
the company's very good liquidity position. This is based on
cash and short-term investments of roughly US$300 million,
anticipated generation of solid free cash flow levels over the
next twelve months and a US$25 million undrawn revolver.
Moody's expects the company to maintain healthy levels of gross
cash flow to cover capital expenditures and working capital
requirements. Further supporting the company's overall
liquidity is the expectation for covenant compliance over the
next four quarters.
Headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, ON Semiconductor Corporation
is a global manufacturer of power- and data-management
semiconductors as well as standard semiconductor components. In
March 2008, ON Semi acquired AMI Semiconductor, Inc., a leading
designer and manufacturer of analog and mixed-signal custom
integrated circuits for approximately US$915 million in an all-
stock transaction. Pro forma for the AMI Semi acquisition,
combined revenues and EBITDA (Moody's adjusted, excluding
synergies) for the twelve months ended Dec. 31, 2007 were US$2.2
billion and US$536 million, respectively.
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BAIER VERWALTUNGS: Claims Registration Period Ends May 29
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Creditors of Baier Verwaltungs-GmbH have until May 29, 2008, to
register their claims with court-appointed insolvency manager
Ottmar Hermann.
Creditors and other interested parties are encouraged to attend
the meeting at 9:45 a.m. on June 19, 2008, at which time the
insolvency manager will present his first report on the
insolvency proceedings.
The meeting of creditors will be held at:
The District Court of Offenbach am Main
Hall 166N
Kaiserstrasse 16-18
63065 Offenbach am Main
Germany
The Court will also verify the claims set out in the insolvency
manager's report during this meeting, while creditors may
constitute a creditors' committee or opt to appoint a new
insolvency manager.
The insolvency manager can be reached at:
Ottmar Hermann
Bleichstrasse 2 - 4
D 60313 Frankfurt am Main
Germany
Tel: 069 / 91 30 92 0
Fax: 069 / 91 30 92 30
The District Court of Offenbach am Main opened bankruptcy
proceedings against Baier Verwaltungs-GmbH on April 15, 2008.
Consequently, all pending proceedings against the company have
been automatically stayed.
The Debtor can be reached at:
Baier Verwaltungs-GmbH
Attn: Emil Baier, Manager
Hochstr. 12a
63128 Dietzenbach
Germany
CFG IMMOBILIENVERWALTUNGS: Claims Period Ends May 29
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Creditors of CFG Immobilienverwaltungs-GmbH have until
May 29, 2008, to register their claims with court-appointed
insolvency manager Dr. Bruno Kuebler.
Creditors and other interested parties are encouraged to attend
the meeting at 9:00 a.m. on June 19, 2008, at which time the
insolvency manager will present his first report on the
insolvency proceedings.
The meeting of creditors will be held at:
The District Court of Munich
Meeting Room 101
Infanteriestr. 5
80097 Munich
Germany
The Court will also verify the claims set out in the insolvency
manager's report during this meeting, while creditors may
constitute a creditors' committee or opt to appoint a new
insolvency manager.
The insolvency manager can be reached at:
Dr. Bruno Kuebler
Konrad-Zuse-Platz 1
81829 Muenchen
Germany
Tel: 99299-0
Fax: 99299-299
The District Court of Munich opened bankruptcy proceedings
against CFG Immobilienverwaltungs-GmbH on April 4, 2008.
Consequently, all pending proceedings against the company have
been automatically stayed.
The Debtor can be reached at:
CFG Immobilienverwaltungs-GmbH
Leopoldstr. 139
80804 Muenchen
Germany
Attn: Fritz Spaeder, Manager
Prinzregentenstr 110
81677 Muenchen
Germany
EINRICHTUNGSHAUS JOH: Claims Registration Period Ends May 27
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Creditors of Einrichtungshaus Joh. Schoon GmbH have until
May 27, 2008, to register their claims with court-appointed
insolvency manager Ulf Spieker.
Creditors and other interested parties are encouraged to attend
the meeting at 10:40 a.m. on June 20, 2008, at which time the
insolvency manager will present his first report on the
insolvency proceedings.
The meeting of creditors will be held at:
The District Court of Leer
Hall 101
Woerde 5
26789 Leer
Germany
The Court will also verify the claims set out in the insolvency
manager's report during this meeting, while creditors may
constitute a creditors' committee or opt to appoint a new
insolvency manager.
The insolvency manager can be reached at:
Ulf Spieker
Schuetzenstrasse 4a
26670 Uplengen-Remels
Germany
Tel: 04956/928510
Fax: 04956/9285120
The District Court of Leer opened bankruptcy proceedings against
Einrichtungshaus Joh. Schoon GmbH on April 4, 2008.
Consequently, all pending proceedings against the company have
been automatically stayed.
The Debtor can be reached at:
Einrichtungshaus Joh. Schoon GmbH
Alter Postweg 99
26670 Uplengen-Remels
Germany
ELEKTRO-BUCHWALD: Claims Registration Period Ends May 27
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Creditors of Elektro-Buchwald GmbH have until May 27, 2008, to
register their claims with court-appointed insolvency manager
Ruediger Weiss.
Creditors and other interested parties are encouraged to attend
the meeting at 10:20 a.m. on June 24, 2008, at which time the
insolvency manager will present his first report on the
insolvency proceedings.
The meeting of creditors will be held at:
The District Court of Halle (Saale)
Hall 1.043
Justizzentrum
Thueringer Strasse 16
06112 Halle (Saale)
Germany
The Court will also verify the claims set out in the insolvency
manager's report during this meeting, while creditors may
constitute a creditors' committee or opt to appoint a new
insolvency manager.
The insolvency manager can be reached at:
Ruediger Weiss
Leipziger Chaussee 191f
06112 Halle
Germany
Tel: 0345/614080
Fax: 0345/6140810
Web site: http://www.wallnerweiss.info/
The District Court of Halle (Saale) opened bankruptcy
proceedings against Elektro-Buchwald GmbH on April 9, 2008.
Consequently, all pending proceedings against the company have
been automatically stayed.
The Debtor can be reached at:
Elektro-Buchwald GmbH
Pelzberg 14
06259 Frankleben
Germany
EPROVI ELECTRONIC: Claims Registration Period Ends May 29
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Creditors of eprovi electronic provider & service GmbH have
until May 29, 2008, to register their claims with court-
appointed insolvency manager Frank Imberger.
Creditors and other interested parties are encouraged to attend
the meeting at 8:50 a.m. on Juny 10, 2008, at which time the
insolvency manager will present his first report on the
insolvency proceedings.
The meeting of creditors will be held at:
The District Court of Bochum
Hall A29
Ground Floor
Main Building
Viktoriastrasse 14
44787 Bochum
Germany
The Court will also verify the claims set out in the insolvency
manager's report during this meeting, while creditors may
constitute a creditors' committee or opt to appoint a new
insolvency manager.
The insolvency manager can be reached at:
Frank Imberger
Huestrasse 34
44787 Bochum
Germany
The District Court of Bochum opened bankruptcy proceedings
against eprovi electronic provider & service GmbH on
April 14, 2008. Consequently, all pending proceedings against
the company have been automatically stayed.
The Debtor can be reached at:
eprovi electronic provider & service GmbH
Attn: Wolfgang Koenig, Manager
Josef-Haumann-Str. 11
44866 Bochum
Germany
ESL-ENERGIESPARLADEN: Claims Registration Period Ends May 27
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Creditors of ESL-Energiesparladen GmbH have until May 27, 2008,
to register their claims with court-appointed insolvency manager
Dr. Hans-Peter Lehner.
Creditors and other interested parties are encouraged to attend
the meeting at 10:00 a.m. on June 19, 2008, at which time the
insolvency manager will present his first report on the
insolvency proceedings.
The meeting of creditors will be held at:
The District Court of Regensburg
Hall 105
Augustenstr. 5
Regensburg
Germany
The Court will also verify the claims set out in the insolvency
manager's report during this meeting, while creditors may
constitute a creditors' committee or opt to appoint a new
insolvency manager.
The insolvency manager can be reached at:
Dr. Hans-Peter Lehner
Ditthornstr. 5
93055 Regensburg
Germany
Tel: 0941/640820-0
Fax: 0941/640820-10
The District Court of Regensburg opened bankruptcy proceedings
against ESL-Energiesparladen GmbH on April 29, 2008.
Consequently, all pending proceedings against the company have
been automatically stayed.
The Debtor can be reached at:
ESL-Energiesparladen GmbH
Wieshuberstr. 15
93051 Regensburg
Germany
GP BAU: Claims Registration Period Ends May 29
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Creditors of GP Bau- und Immobilien GmbH have until
May 29, 2008, to register their claims with court-appointed
insolvency manager Roland Lehnert.
Creditors and other interested parties are encouraged to attend
the meeting at 1:00 p.m. on June 19, 2008, at which time the
insolvency manager will present his first report on the
insolvency proceedings.
The meeting of creditors will be held at:
The District Court of Nebenstelle
Meeting Hall 2
Elisabethstrasse 6
26135 Oldenburg
Germany
The Court will also verify the claims set out in the insolvency
manager's report during this meeting, while creditors may
constitute a creditors' committee or opt to appoint a new
insolvency manager.
The insolvency manager can be reached at:
Roland Lehnert
Hauptstrasse 5
26122 Oldenburg
Germany
Tel: 0441 950910
Fax: 0441 9509177
The District Court of Nebenstelle opened bankruptcy proceedings
against GP Bau- und Immobilien GmbH on April 10, 2008.
Consequently, all pending proceedings against the company have
been automatically stayed.
The Debtor can be reached at:
GP Bau- und Immobilien GmbH
Attn: Guenter Philipp, Manager
Hochtanger Weg 27
26160 Bad Zwischenahn
Germany
HACOM SOFTWARE: Claims Registration Period Ends May 27
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Creditors of Hacom Software GmbH have until May 27, 2008, to
register their claims with court-appointed insolvency manager
Dr. Paul Fink.
Creditors and other interested parties are encouraged to attend
the meeting at 9:00 a.m. on June 17, 2008, at which time the
insolvency manager will present his first report on the
insolvency proceedings.
The meeting of creditors will be held at:
The District Court of Duesseldorf
Meeting Hall A 409
Fourth Floor
Muehlenstrasse 34
40213 Duesseldorf
Germany
The Court will also verify the claims set out in the insolvency
manager's report during this meeting, while creditors may
constitute a creditors' committee or opt to appoint a new
insolvency manager.
The insolvency manager can be reached at:
Dr. Paul Fink
Koenigsallee 33
40212 Duesseldorf
Germany
The District Court of Duesseldorf opened bankruptcy proceedings
against Hacom Software GmbH on April 22, 2008. Consequently,
all pending proceedings against the company have been
automatically stayed.
The Debtor can be reached at:
Hacom Software GmbH
St.-Antonius-Str. 2
41470 Neuss
Germany
HAGEMANN GMBH: Claims Registration Ends May 29
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Creditors of Hagemann GmbH have until May 29, 2008 to register
their claims with court-appointed insolvency manager Dirk
Oelbermann.
Claims will be verified at 11:00 a.m. on July 3, 2008 at:
The District Court of Syke
Hall 112
Hauptstr. 5A
28857 Syke
Germany
Creditors may constitute a creditors' committee or opt to
appoint a new insolvency manager.
The insolvency manager can be reached at:
Dirk Oelbermann
Ostertorsteinweg 74/75
28203 Bremen
Germany
Tel: (0421)792 57-0
Fax: (0421)792 57-57
The District Court of Syke opened bankruptcy proceedings against
Hagemann GmbH on April 1, 2008. Consequently, all pending
proceedings against the company have been automatically stayed.
The Debtor can be reached at:
Hagemann GmbH
Tannenweg 5
49406 Barnstorf
Germany
Attn: Wolfgang Henne, Manager
Kleiststr. 6
49406 Barnstorf
Germany
HOLZ REINERT: Claims Registration Period Ends May 27
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Creditors of Holz Reinert GmbH have until May 27, 2008, to
register their claims with court-appointed insolvency manager
Joachim Walterscheid.
Creditors and other interested parties are encouraged to attend
the meeting at 10:00 a.m. on June 17, 2008, at which time the
insolvency manager will present his first report on the
insolvency proceedings.
The meeting of creditors will be held at:
The District Court of Bielefeld
Hall 4065
Fourth Floor
Gerichtstrasse 66
33602 Bielefeld
Germany
The Court will also verify the claims set out in the insolvency
manager's report during this meeting, while creditors may
constitute a creditors' committee or opt to appoint a new
insolvency manager.
The insolvency manager can be reached at:
Joachim Walterscheid
Am Kurpark 2
32545 Bad Oeynhausen
Germany
The District Court of Bielefeld opened bankruptcy proceedings
against Holz Reinert GmbH on April 14, 2008. Consequently, all
pending proceedings against the company have been automatically
stayed.
The Debtor can be reached at:
Holz Reinert GmbH
Koenigstr. 56
32547 Bad Oeynhausen
Germany
MEBID GMBH: Claims Registration Period Ends May 27
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Creditors of Mebid GmbH have until May 27, 2008, to register
their claims with court-appointed insolvency manager Michael
Pluta.
Creditors and other interested parties are encouraged to attend
the meeting at 8:00 a.m. on June 4, 2008, at which time the
insolvency manager will present his first report on the
insolvency proceedings.
The meeting of creditors will be held at:
The District Court of Neu-Ulm
Heiner-Metzger-Platz 1
Zi. 211/II
89231 Neu-Ulm
Germany
The Court will also verify the claims set out in the insolvency
manager's report during this meeting, while creditors may
constitute a creditors' committee or opt to appoint a new
insolvency manager.
The insolvency manager can be reached at:
Michael Pluta
Karlstr. 33
89073 Ulm
Germany
Tel: 0731/968800
Fax: 0731/96880-50
The District Court of Neu-Ulm opened bankruptcy proceedings
against Mebid GmbH on April 21, 2008. Consequently, all pending
proceedings against the company have been automatically stayed.
The Debtor can be reached at:
Mebid GmbH
Ziegeleiweg 5
89358 Kammeltal
Germany
OLISTICA PRODUKT- UND HANDELS: Claims Registration Ends May 29
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Creditors of "Olistica" Produkt- und Handelsgesellschaft mbH
have until May 29, 2008 to register their claims with court-
appointed insolvency manager Knut Rebholz.
Claims will be verified at 11:35 a.m. on July 23, 2008 at:
The District Court of Charlottenburg
Hall 218
Second Floor
Amtsgerichtsplatz 1
14057 Berlin
Germany
Creditors may constitute a creditors' committee or opt to
appoint a new insolvency manager.
The insolvency manager can be reached at:
Knut Rebholz
Cicerostr. 22
10709 Berlin
Germany
The District Court of Charlottenburg opened bankruptcy
proceedings against "Olistica" Produkt- und Handelsgesellschaft
mbH on March 5, 2008. Consequently, all pending proceedings
against the company have been automatically stayed.
The Debtor can be reached at:
"Olistica" Produkt- und Handelsgesellschaft mbH
Schillerpromenade 42
12049 Berlin
Germany
REHA AKTIV: Claims Registration Ends May 29
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Creditors of REHA aktiv Orthopadietechnik & Homecare GmbH have
until May 29, 2008 to register their claims with court-appointed
insolvency manager Dr. Christoph Schulte-Kaubruegger.
Claims will be verified at 11:30 a.m. on July 10, 2008 at:
The District Court of Charlottenburg
Hall 218
Second Floor
Amtsgerichtsplatz 1
14057 Berlin
Germany
The Court will also verify the claims set out in the insolvency
manager's report during this meeting, while creditors may
constitute a creditors' committee or opt to appoint a new
insolvency manager.
The insolvency manager can be reached at:
Dr. Christoph Schulte-Kaubruegger
Genthiner Str. 48
10785 Berlin
Germany
The District Court of Charlottenburg opened bankruptcy
proceedings against REHA aktiv Orthopadietechnik & Homecare GmbH
on March 1, 2008. Consequently, all pending proceedings against
the company have been automatically stayed.
The Debtor can be reached at:
REHA aktiv Orthopadietechnik & Homecare GmbH
Geneststr. 5
10829 Berlin
Germany
RESTAURANT PIZZERIA: Claims Registration Ends May 28
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Creditors of Restaurant Pizzeria Riviera GmbH have until
May 28, 2008 to register their claims with court-appointed
insolvency manager Dr. Thomas Leicht.
Creditors and other interested parties are encouraged to attend
the meeting at 9:00 a.m. on June 26, 2008, at which time the
insolvency manager will present his first report on the
insolvency proceedings.
The meeting of creditors will be held at:
The District Court of Stuttgart
Hall 178
Ground Floor
Hauffstr. 5 (Am Neckartor)
70190 Stuttgart
Germany
The Court will also verify the claims set out in the insolvency
manager's report during this meeting, while creditors may
constitute a creditors' committee or opt to appoint a new
insolvency manager.
The insolvency manager can be reached at:
Dr. Thomas Leicht
Eugenstr. 16
70182 Stuttgart
Germany
Tel: 0711/245252-53
The District Court of Stuttgart opened bankruptcy proceedings
against Restaurant Pizzeria Riviera GmbH on April 30, 2008.
Consequently, all pending proceedings against the company have
been automatically stayed.
The Debtor can be reached at:
Restaurant Pizzeria Riviera GmbH
Waiblinger Str. 6
71364 Winnenden
Germany
TERRA ABBRUCH: Claims Registration Ends May 28
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Creditors of Terra Abbruch und Erdbau Roettger GmbH have until
May 28, 2008 to register their claims with court-appointed
insolvency manager Jan-Hendrik Pannenborg.
Creditors and other interested parties are encouraged to attend
the meeting at 2:00 p.m. on June 18, 2008, at which time the
insolvency manager will present his first report on the
insolvency proceedings.
The meeting of creditors will be held at:
The District Court of Lingen (Ems)
Hall Z 17
New Building
Burgstrasse 28
49808 Lingen (Ems)
Germany
The Court will also verify the claims set out in the insolvency
manager's report during this meeting, while creditors may
constitute a creditors' committee or opt to appoint a new
insolvency manager.
The insolvency manager can be reached at:
Jan-Hendrik Pannenborg
Prollstrasse 1
48529 Nordhorn
Germany
Tel: 05921/88750
Fax: 05921/88752
E-mail: http://www.ra-pannack.de/
The District Court of Lingen (Ems) opened bankruptcy proceedings
against Terra Abbruch und Erdbau Roettger GmbH on April 23,
2008. Consequently, all pending proceedings against the company
have been automatically stayed.
The Debtor can be reached at:
Terra Abbruch und Erdbau Roettger GmbH
Attn:: Ludger Roettger, Manager
Gewerbepark 10
49832 Beesten
Germany
WE.ST.-SYSTEMBAU WERNER: Claims Registration Ends May 28
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Creditors of We.St.-Systembau Werner Stein GmbH have until
May 28, 2008 to register their claims with court-appointed
insolvency manager Dr. Petra Mork.
Creditors and other interested parties are encouraged to attend
the meeting at 1:15 p.m. on July 2, 2008, at which time the
insolvency manager will present her first report on the
insolvency proceedings.
The meeting of creditors will be held at:
The District Court of Dortmund
Meeting Hall 3.201
Second Floor
Gerichtsplatz 1
44135 Dortmund
Germany
The Court will also verify the claims set out in the insolvency
manager's report during this meeting, while creditors may
constitute a creditors' committee or opt to appoint a new
insolvency manager.
The insolvency manager can be reached at:
Dr. Petra Mork
Arndtstr. 28
44135 Dortmund
Germany
The District Court of Dortmund opened bankruptcy proceedings
against We.St.-Systembau Werner Stein GmbH on April 11, 2008.
Consequently, all pending proceedings against the company have
been automatically stayed.
The Debtor can be reached at:
We.St.-Systembau Werner Stein GmbH
Breisenbachstr. 32
44357 Dortmund
Germany
Attn: Heinrich-Werner Stein, Manager
Kreuzstr. 4
45731 Waltrop
Germany
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CAMBER 6: Intent to Liquidate Cues S&P to Cut Ratings on CDOs
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Standard & Poor's Ratings Services lowered its ratings on 23
classes from four collateralized debt obligation of asset-backed
securities (CDO of ABS) transactions. S&P placed 18
of the lowered ratings on CreditWatch with negative
implications.
The rating actions reflect the receipt of notices from the
trustees on the deals stating that a majority of the
transactions' controlling classes have directed the trustees to
proceed with the liquidation of the collateral backing the CDOs.
The four deals are:
-- Camber 6 PLC, a hybrid CDO of ABS collateralized in large
part by mezzanine tranches of residential mortgage-backed
securities (RMBS);
-- Cherry Creek CDO I Ltd., a cash flow CDO of ABS deal
collateralized in large part by mezzanine tranches of
RMBS;
-- Corona Borealis CDO Ltd., a hybrid CDO of ABS deal
collateralized in large part by mezzanine RMBS tranches;
and
-- Timberwolf I Ltd., a hybrid CDO collateralized by
tranches of structured finance CDO transactions.
The rating actions reflect our opinion that substantial losses
to the noteholders are likely if the transactions proceed to
liquidate. This is based on our view of the current market
value of the underlying collateral, and our view that market
prices may not recover during the liquidation period.
Rating Actions
Rating
Transaction Class To From
Camber 6 plc A-1 & A-2 BB/Watch Neg A-
Camber 6 plc B CCC-/Watch Neg BBB-
Camber 6 plc C CCC-/Watch Neg BB
Camber 6 plc Combo Nts CCC-/Watch Neg BB
Camber 6 plc D CC B+
Camber 6 plc E CC CCC
Cherry Creek CDO I Ltd. A1S BB/Watch Neg A+
Cherry Creek CDO I Ltd. A1J CCC-/Watch Neg BBB-
Cherry Creek CDO I Ltd. A-2 CCC-/Watch Neg BB+
Cherry Creek CDO I Ltd. A-3 CC B+
Cherry Creek CDO I Ltd. B CC CCC-
Corona Borealis CDO Ltd. A-1A BB/Watch Neg A
Corona Borealis CDO Ltd. A-1B CCC-/Watch Neg BB+
Corona Borealis CDO Ltd. A-1C CCC-/Watch Neg BB-
Corona Borealis CDO Ltd. S CCC-/Watch Neg B
Corona Borealis CDO Ltd. A-2 CCC-/Watch Neg B
Corona Borealis CDO Ltd. B CCC-/Watch Neg CCC+
Corona Borealis CDO Ltd. C CC CCC-
Timberwolf I Ltd. S-1 BB/Watch Neg AAA/Watch Neg
Timberwolf I Ltd. A-1a BB/Watch Neg A+/Watch Neg
Timberwolf I Ltd. A-1b CCC-/Watch Neg BB+/Watch Neg
Timberwolf I Ltd. A-1c CCC-/Watch Neg BB-/Watch Neg
Timberwolf I Ltd. A-1d CCC-/Watch Neg CC+/Watch Neg
Other Outstanding Ratings
Transaction Class Rating
Camber 6 plc F CC
Corona Borealis D CC
Timberwolf I Ltd S-2 CC
Timberwolf I Ltd A-2 CC
Timberwolf I Ltd B CC
Timberwolf I Ltd C CC
Timberwolf I Ltd D CC
CLOVERIE PLC: Moody's May Further Cut Junk Ratings After Review
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Moody's Investors Service has downgraded 4 classes of notes
issued by Cloverie PLC.
These rating actions are in response to severe credit
deterioration in the underlying portfolios. The rated
transaction is a static CDO referencing a portfolio of high-
grade subprime RMBS assets of the 2005 vintage mainly.
Moody's announced on Feb. 4, 2008, that it is revising its
expected loss assumptions which are used for surveillance of
ratings of ABS CDOs holding subprime RMBS, specifically of the
2006 vintage. Moody's stated that for purposes of monitoring
its ratings of ABS CDOs with exposure to 2006 subprime RMBS, it
will rely on certain projections of the lifetime average
cumulative losses for 2006's quarterly vintages of RMBS set
forth in a recent Moody's Special Report, "Moody's Updates Loss
Projections for 2006 Subprime Loans." This report illustrates
average loss results for the 2006 quarterly vintages under five
distinct loss projection scenarios. Moody's explained that it
will utilise the range of loss projections set forth in
Scenarios 2 and 3 based on deal performance and quarterly
vintage to modify its prior assumptions of the expected loss
inputs when monitoring ABS CDO ratings.
Moody's will continue to monitor all deals with exposure to US
subprime RMBS, and will take further actions in respect of all
CDOs placed under review for downgrade once the extent of actual
downgrades to US RMBS vintages becomes known.
These actions are:
(1) Series 2005-78 US$15,000,000 Class S-2 Secured Floating
Rate Portfolio Credit Linked Notes due 2043
-- Current Rating: B2, on review for downgrade
-- Prior Rating: Aa1
(2) Series 2005-79 US$15,000,000 Class S-4 Secured Floating
Rate Portfolio Credit Linked Notes due 2043
-- Current Rating: B3, on review for downgrade
-- Prior Rating: Aa3
(3) Series 2005-80 US$15,000,000 Class A Secured Floating
Rate Portfolio Credit Linked Notes due 2043
-- Current Rating: Caa1, on review for downgrade
-- Prior Rating: A1
(4) Series 2005-81 US$15,000,000 Class B Secured Floating
Rate Portfolio Credit Linked Notes due 2043
-- Current Rating: Caa1, on review for downgrade
-- Prior Rating: A3
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ALITALIA SPA: Multi-Long Offers EUR1 Billion for Italy's Stake
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Multi-Long Corp. has submitted a EUR1 billion offer to acquire
the Italian government's 49.9% stake in Alitalia S.p.A., various
reports say.
According to Multi-Long CEO Michael Breslow, the firm also
submitted a business plan for Alitalia to the European
Commission, Armorel Kenna writes for Bloomberg News.
Mr. Breslow told Bloomberg News in an e-mail that Multi-Long's
funds for the offer are "larger than anyone can imagine," adding
that its interest in Alitalia is "rock solid and not an
adventure or irresponsible bid."
Mr. Breslow also told The Associated Press that Multi-Long could
get funds for its offer from European and Brazilian banks.
Mr. Breslow added to the AP that though Multi-Long has no
experience running an airline, it can financially reorganize
Alitalia.
About Alitalia
Headquartered in Rome, Italy, Alitalia S.p.A. --
http://www.alitalia.it/-- provides air travel services for
passengers and air transport of cargo on national, international
and inter-continental routes, including United States, Canada,
Japan and Argentina. The Italian government owns 49.9% of
Alitalia.
Despite a EUR1.4 billion state-backed restructuring in 1997,
Alitalia posted net losses of EUR256 million and EUR907 million
in 2000 and 2001 respectively. Alitalia posted EUR93 million in
net profits in 2002 after a EUR1.4 billion capital injection.
The carrier booked annual net losses of EUR520 million in 2003,
EUR813 million in 2004, EUR168 million in 2005, and
EUR625.6 million in 2006.
Italian Finance Minister Tommaso Padoa-Schioppa had said that if
the sale to Air France fails, Alitalia may seek protection from
creditors and the government would appoint a special
commissioner to initiate bankruptcy proceedings
FIAT SPA: To Source Auto Parts from India by 2010
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Fiat SpA intends to import EUR250 million worth of auto parts
from India by 2010. This is eight times the current importation
of EUR30 million, the Economictimes reports.
The Economictimes adds that the move would enable Fiat to cut
costs since parts from India are around 10-15% cheaper.
Further, it could also aid Fiat "broadbase its global market for
sourcing," Economictimes says.
Citing Fiat Group Purchasing SRL CEO Gianni Coda, Economictimes
relates that the sourcing would be implemented for the
automaker's Europe, Brazil and North America manufacturing
plants.
About Fiat S.p.A.
Based in Turin, Italy, Fiat SpA -- http://www.fiatgroup.com/--
designs, manufactures, and sells automobiles, trucks, wheel
loaders, excavators, telehandlers, tractors and combine
harvesters. Outside Europe, the company has subsidiaries in the
United States, Japan, India, China, Mexico, Brazil and
Argentina, among others.
* * *
As of March 13, 2008, Fiat S.p.A. and its subsidiaries carries
Ba3 Corporate Family and Senior Unsecured ratings from Moody's
Investors Service, which said the outlook is positive.
PARMALAT SPA: Parma Judge Unites 2 Trials, Keeps Others Separate
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Judge Eleonora Fiengo of a court in Parma, Italy, refused the
request of Parmalat founder Calisto Tanzi's lawyers to unite all
trials connected to the financial collapse of Parmalat S.p.A.,
Colleen Barry writes for The Associated Press.
Giampiero Biancolella, counsel for Mr. Tanzi, argued that
combining the Parma trials will allow an efficient defense of
his client, noting that many strands in the cases overlap, AP
reports.
Judge Fiengo refused the request, ruling that keeping the trials
separate would hasten smaller cases without hindering the
defense, AP relates.
The judge however combined two of the trials -- the main trial
accusing Mr. Tanzi and 22 others of fraudulent bankruptcy will
now include the founder's former lawyer Michele Ributti, who is
charged of misappropriating Parmalat funds.
Judge Fiengo kept these trials separate:
* relating to the failure of the Parmatour travel firm;
* relating to Parmalat's purchase of mineral water-firm
Ciappazzi; and
* relating funds availed from Emilia Romagna Factoring.
The court will resume trials June 4, 2008, AP relates. The
court will decide the same day whether to combine to the main
proceedings the trial relating to Parmalat's acquisition of
Eurolat.
Paola Cagossi, a lawyer representing more than 1,000 Parmalat
investors, told AP that maintain several trials would give small
shareholders a better chance of winning damages.
About Parmalat
Headquartered in Milan, Italy, Parmalat S.p.A.
-- http://www.parmalat.net/ -- sells nameplate milk products
that can be stored at room temperature for months. It also has
about 40 brand product lines, which include yogurt, cheese,
butter, cakes and cookies, breads, pizza, snack foods and
vegetable sauces, soups and juices.
The company's U.S. operations filed for chapter 11 protection on
Feb. 24, 2004 (Bankr. S.D.N.Y. Case No. 04-11139). Gary
Holtzer, Esq., and Marcia L. Goldstein, Esq., at Weil Gotshal &
Manges LLP, represent the Debtors. When the U.S. Debtors filed
for bankruptcy protection, they reported more than US$200
million in assets and debts. The U.S. Debtors emerged from
bankruptcy on April 13, 2005.
Parmalat S.p.A. and its Italian affiliates filed separate
petitions for Extraordinary Administration before the Italian
Ministry of Productive Activities and the Civil and Criminal
District Court of the City of Parma, Italy on Dec. 24, 2003.
Dr. Enrico Bondi was appointed Extraordinary Commissioner in
each of the cases. The Parma Court has declared the units
insolvent.
On June 22, 2004, Dr. Bondi filed a Sec. 304 Petition, Case No.
04-14268, in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern
District of New York.
Parmalat has three financing arms: Dairy Holdings Ltd., Parmalat
Capital Finance Ltd., and Food Holdings Ltd. Dairy Holdings and
Food Holdings are Cayman Island special-purpose vehicles
established by Parmalat S.p.A. The Finance Companies are under
separate winding up petitions before the Grand Court of the
Cayman Islands. Gordon I. MacRae and James Cleaver of Kroll
(Cayman) Ltd. serve as Joint Provisional Liquidators in the
cases. On Jan. 20, 2004, the Liquidators filed Sec. 304
petition, Case No. 04-10362, in the United States Bankruptcy
Court for the Southern District of New York. In May 2006, the
Cayman Island Court appointed Messrs. MacRae and Cleaver as
Joint Official Liquidators. Gregory M. Petrick, Esq., at
Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP, and Richard I. Janvey, Esq.,
at Janvey, Gordon, Herlands Randolph, represent the Finance
Companies in the Sec. 304 case.
The Honorable Robert D. Drain presides over the Parmalat
Debtors' U.S. cases. On June 21, 2007, the U.S. Court granted
Parmalat permanent injunction.
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ANTEK-XXI LLP: Creditors Must File Claims by June 25
----------------------------------------------------
The Specialized Inter-Regional Economic Court of Astana has
declared LLP Antek-XXI insolvent.
Creditors have until June 25, 20008, to submit written proofs of
claims to:
The Specialized Inter-Regional
Economic Court of Astana
May 9 Str. 37/1-102
Astana
Kazakhstan
Tel: 8 (7172) 39-73-00
KAZPROM ENERGO: Filed for bankruptcy June 20
--------------------------------------------
The Specialized Inter-Regional Economic Court of Aktube has
declared LLP Kazprom Energo Service insolvent.
Creditors have until June 20, 20008, to submit written proofs of
claims to:
The Specialized Inter-Regional
Economic Court of Aktube
Altynsarin Str. 31
Aktobe
Aktube
Kazakhstan
Tel: 8 (3132) 21-30-32
PANTERA-PV LLP: Claims Deadline Slated for June 25
--------------------------------------------------
The Specialized Inter-Regional Economic Court of Pavlodar has
declared LLP Pantera-PV insolvent.
Creditors have until June 25, 20008, to submit written proofs of
claims to:
The Specialized Inter-Regional
Economic Court of Pavlodar
Dostoevsky Str. 72
Pavlodar
Kazakhstan
Tel: 8 (7182) 32-91-97
W-VALERY & K: Creditors' Claims Due on June 25
----------------------------------------------
The Specialized Inter-Regional Economic Court of Pavlodar has
declared LLP W-Valery & K insolvent on December 25, 2007.
Creditors have until June 25, 20008, to submit written proofs of
claims to:
The Specialized Inter-Regional
Economic Court of Pavlodar
Dostoevsky Str. 72
Pavlodar
Kazakhstan
Tel: 8 (7182) 32-91-97
ZAMALYK & K: Claims Registration Ends June 20
---------------------------------------------
The Specialized Inter-Regional Economic Court of Aktube has
declared LLP Zamalyk & K insolvent.
Creditors have until June 20, 20008, to submit written proofs of
claims to:
The Specialized Inter-Regional
Economic Court of Aktube
Altynsarin Str. 31
Aktobe
Aktube
Kazakhstan
Tel: 8 (3132) 21-30-32
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GROW-STROY LLC: Creditors Must File Claims by June 13
-----------------------------------------------------
LLC Construction Company Grow-Stroy has declared insolvency.
Creditors have until June 13, 2008 to submit written proofs of
claim to:
LLC Construction Company Grow-Stroy
Kievskaya Str. 80
Bishkek
Kyrgyzstan
Tel: (+996 312) 90-63-05
(+996 312) 90-63-06
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IMAX CORP: Moody's Holds Junk Ratings on High Financial Risk
------------------------------------------------------------
Moody's Investors Service changed the ratings outlook for IMAX
Corporation to positive from stable based on its improved
liquidity position. IMAX announced an approximately US$18
million private placement of common stock and an amendment to
its credit facility, which enhances covenant flexibility,
extends the maturity and potentially increases availability.
Proceeds from these transactions will help IMAX to manage the
substantial upfront capital investments related to its joint
venture agreements.
Moody's also affirmed the Caa1 corporate family and the Caa1
probability of default ratings for IMAX as well as the Caa2
rating on its senior unsecured bonds.
IMAX Corporation
-- Outlook, Changed To Positive from Stable;
-- Corporate Family Rating, Affirmed at Caa1;
-- Probability of Default Rating, Affirmed at Caa1;
-- Senior Unsecured Bonds, Affirmed at Caa2, LGD 4, 60%.
The Caa1 corporate family rating reflects high financial risk
and the lack of visibility regarding IMAX's long term cash flow
prospects, as well as execution risk related to the strategic
transition to increased use of joint ventures and the rollout of
the new digital system. A highly enforceable backlog of signed
contracts, recent positive business indicators, and the value of
the IMAX brand support the ratings.
IMAX Corporation specializes in large-format and three-
dimensional film presentation; the company typically leases or
sells its projection and sound systems, and licenses the use of
its trademarks. With annual revenue of approximately US$115
million, IMAX maintains headquarters in Mississauga, Ontario,
Canada.
The company has a subsidiary in Netherlands, IMAX (Netherlands)
B.V., and also in Japan, IMAX Japan Inc.
X5 RETAIL: Raises US$1.16 Billion from Shares Issue
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X5 Retail Group N.V. has raised US$1.16 billion its recent
shares issue in form of Global Depositary Receipts, RIA Novosti
reports.
X5 raised the amount through:
* floating 48.11 million GDRs, most of which were purchase
via preemptive rights for US$1.03 billion; and
* placement of treasury stock in the form of GDRs for
US$132 million.
X5 said it would proceeds to finance its US$970-million
acquisition of Formata Holding B.V.
About X5 Retail
Headquartered in Amsterdam, Netherlands, X5 Retail Group N.V.
(LSE: FIVE) -- http://www.x5.ru/en/-- acts as a holding firm
for the group of companies that operate retail grocery stores.
The main activity of the company is the development and
operation of grocery retail stores. The company operated
Pyaterochka and Perekrestok retail chains in Russia, including
Moscow, St. Petersburg, Nizhniy Novgorod, Krasnodar, Kazan,
Samara, Ekaterinburg and Kiev, Ukraine.
* * *
As of March 6, 2008, X5 Retail Group N.V. carries a B1 Corporate
Family Rating from Moody's Investors Service. Moody's said the
outlook is positive.
X5 Retail and its subsidiaries also carries a 'BB-' long-term
corporate credit rating from Standard & Poor's Ratings Services.
S&P said the outlook is stable.
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CAPITAL-INVEST: Court Starts Bankruptcy Supervision Procedure
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The Arbitration Court of Moscow commenced bankruptcy supervision
procedure on LLC Capital-Invest (TIN 7731524919). The case is
docketed under Case No. A40-9780/08-88-22B.
The Temporary Insolvency Manager is:
N. Biryukova
Chulkovo
Ramenskiy
140125 Moscow
Russia
The Court is located at:
The Arbitration Court of Moscow
Novaya Basmannaya Str. 10
Moscow
Russia
The Debtor can be reached at:
LLC Capital-Invest
Vereyskaya Str. 7
Moscow
Russia
GEOSTAR LLC: Moscow Bankruptcy Hearing Slated for June 12
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The Arbitration Court of Moscow will convene on June 12, 2008,
to hear the bankruptcy supervision procedure on LLC Geostar (TIN
7710473131). The case is docketed under Case No. A40-65916/
07-38-176B.
The Temporary Insolvency Manager is:
N. Biryukova
Chulkovo
Ramenskiy
140125 Moscow
Russia
The Court is located at:
The Arbitration Court of Moscow
Novaya Basmannaya Str. 10
Moscow
Russia
The Debtor can be reached at:
LLC Geostar
Room 1
B. Kozikhinskiy Per. 22
Moscow
Russia
KUBAN-AGRO-PROJECT: Creditors Must File Claims by June 26
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Creditors of CJSC Kuban-Agro-Project have until June 26, 2008,
to submit proofs of claim to:
E. Leyliyan
Insolvency Manager
Office 428
Krasnaya Str. 180
350020 Krasnodar
Russia
The Arbitration Court of Krasnodar commenced bankruptcy
proceedings against the company after finding it insolvent. The
case is docketed under Case No. A-32-9749/2007-44/318-B.
The Court is located at:
The Arbitration Court of Krasnodar
Krasnaya Str. 6
Krasnodar
Russia
The Debtor can be reached at:
CJSC Kuban-Agro-Project
Mira Str. 58
Krasnodar
Russia
NAFTA-TRANS: Court Names A. Ofitserov as Insolvency Manager
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The Arbitration Court of Moscow appointed A. Ofitserov as
Insolvency Manager for CJSC Nafta-Trans. He can be reached at:
A. Ofitserov
Post User Box 49
123181 Moscow
Russia
The Court commenced bankruptcy proceedings against the company
after finding it insolvent. The case is docketed under Case No.
A40-14537/06-95-67B.
The Court is located at:
The Arbitration Court of Moscow
Novaya Basmannaya Str. 10
Moscow
Russia
The Debtor can be reached at:
CJSC Nafta-Trans
Office 2
Building 2
Krasina Str. 7
123056 Moscow
Russia
ROSNEFT OIL: Neft-Aktiv Files Fresh Claims Against TGK-11
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Neft-Aktiv, a subsidiary of OAO Rosneft Oil Co, filed new claims
in the Moscow Arbitration Court relating to the creation of
electricity generator TGK-11 last year, Nadia Popova writes for
The Moscow Times.
As reported in the Troubled Company Reporter-Europe on Feb. 21,
2008, Neft-Aktiv had filed a lawsuit against TGK-11 alleging
that the shareholders' meeting in which TomskEnergo agreed to
merge with TGK-11 was questionable.
In its latest claim, Neft-Aktiv said that the merger was not
valid since the ballots were miscounted, The Moscow Times
relates. Dmitry Chernyakov, counsel for Neft-Aktiv, added that
the ballots were counted by one person despite a provision
saying that a "commission of three" should do the count. Mr.
Chernyakov further said that the company also violated its
charter by not publishing the shareholders' meeting in the
Krasnoye Znamya, The Moscow Times adds.
The Moscow Times discloses that Neft-Aktiv's latest move comes
as a surprise since Anatoly Chubais, CEO of Unified Energy
System, TGK-11's parent company, had earlier said that the
government had already been included in the mediation.
TGK-11 lawyer Anna Kaflevskaya, however, declined to comment on
the claims, The Moscow Times notes.
The next hearing is scheduled on May 30, 2008, The Moscow Times
states.
About Rosneft
Headquartered in Moscow, Russia, OAO Rosneft Oil Co. --
http://www.rosneft.com/-- produces and markets petroleum
products. The Company explores for, extracts, refines, and
markets oil and natural gas. Rosneft produces oil in Western
Siberia, Sakhalin, the North Caucasus, and the Arctic regions of
Russia.
* * *
As of Feb. 7, 2008, OAO Rosneft Oil Co. carries a BB+ long-term
corporate credit rating from Standard & Poor's Ratings Services.
S&P said the outlook is positive.
SIBUR HOLDING: Moody's May Cut Ba2 Rating After Review
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Moody's Investors Service placed the Ba2 Corporate Family Rating
of Sibur Holding OJSC on review for possible downgrade following
the recent announcement of the contemplated management buyout of
50% +1 share of the company by its main shareholder Gazprombank
(ratings on review for upgrade) for approximately US$2.3 billion
(RUR53.5 billion).
The Cyprus-based Hidron Holdings Limited, which is owned by five
of Sibur's top managers, announced on April 29 that it had
reached a preliminary agreement with Gazprombank's
representatives to acquire a controlling stake in the company.
Hidron will also issue a put option in favor of Gazprombank for
the purchase of the remaining 20% for approximately US$920
million within three years of the date of the transaction.
Significant part of the financing of the transaction, excluding
the put option, will be provided by the seller.
Sibur's management has outlined the broad steps for the
financing of the transaction; however, Moody's notes that some
aspects remain under discussion, especially in terms of the
impact the transaction may have on the company's financial
policies as well as significant associated liquidity and
refinancing risks. Moody's notes that Sibur was very strongly
positioned within its rating category prior to the transaction.
In the coming months, Moody's will focus its ratings review on
the impact of this transaction on Sibur's financial flexibility
and strategies including:
(1) The nature and tenor of the final funding arrangements
being put in place;
(2) The terms and conditions of Hidron's put option, and the
scale of the potential participation of the strategic
partner(s);
(3) Management's strategy and the execution risk, if any,
associated with redeeming the US$1.23 billion in bridge
loans being provided by Gazprombank;
(4) The provisions with regard to Gazfond (a non-governmental
pension fund) remaining a blocking minority in the
company;
(5) The medium-term refinancing strategy for the acquisition
debt and any possible impact on Sibur; and
(6) The scale and magnitude of the company's revised capital
investment and M&A strategies.
Domiciled in St. Petersburg, Russian Federation OJSC Sibur
Holding is the largest Russian vertically integrated
petrochemical holding, producing hydrocarbon feedstock,
fertilizers, Synthetic rubbers, polymers and tyres. Sibur's
reported revenues in 2007 amounted to RUR143 billion, EBITDA
RUR34 billion and net income RUR22.3 billion.
TATNEFT OAO: Crude Oil Reserves Up as of January 1
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Based on the results of evaluation by Miller & Lents, Ltd.
(USA), independent international oil and gas consultants,
conducted at the request of OAO Tatneft, as of Jan. 1, 2008 the
reserves of oil and gas of Tatneft under the SPE-WPC
classification were:
-- Proved reserves of crude oil and condensate – 6 billion
139 million 700 thousand barrels, which is 228 million
barrels more than as of Jan. 1, 2007;
-- Probable reserves of crude oil and condensate – 2 billion
141 million 300 thousand barrels, which is 146.9 million
barrels more than as of Jan. 1, 2007;
-- Possible reserves of crude oil and condensate – 610.1
million barrels.
The reserves of gas also increased and are comprised of:
-- proved – 1,323.9 Bcf
-- probable – 452 Bcf, and
-- possible – 43.3 Bcf.
In 2007 Tatneft produced record volume of crude oil in the last
14 years – 25 million 741 thousand metric tons (approximately
183.35 million barrels). Outside of Tatarstan the company’s
subsidiaries produced approximately 196 thousand metric tons
(1.4 million barrels) of crude oil.
The increase in reserves of Tatneft is directly related to
successful application of modern technologies during crude oil
and gas production, geographical expansion of the Company’s
activities as well as the commencement of development of highly
viscous bitumen oil fields in the Republic of Tatarstan.
Positive results of pilot production from Ashalchinsky and
Mordovo-Karmalsky highly viscous bitumen oil fields allowed to
book as proved (under international standards) a portion of the
reserves of these fields (approximately 3.17 million barrels).
Another 5.4 million and 258 million barrels of highly viscous
bitumen oil reserves are booked as probable and possible
respectively.
About Tatneft
Headquartered in Tatartan, Russia, OAO Tatneft --
http://www.tatneft.ru/eng/-- explores for, produces, refines
and markets crude oil. The company operates a chain of retain
gasoline filling stations and exports some of its petrochemical
products to former Soviet Union countries and Europe.
* * *
As of April 17, 2008, OAO Tatneft carries Fitch's B+ Issuer
Default rating. Its Short-Term rating stands at B. Fitch said
the outlook is positive.
UST-LABINSK-OIL-PRODUCTS: Creditors Must File Claims by June 26
---------------------------------------------------------------
Creditors of OJSC Ust-Labinsk-Oil-Products have until June 26,
2008, to submit proofs of claim to:
E. Lejlyan
Insolvency Manager
Office 2
Kubano-Naberezhnaya Str. 100
350063 Krasnodar
Russia
The Arbitration Court of Krasnodar will convene at 11:00 a.m. on
Dec. 15, 2008, to hear the bankruptcy proceedings against the
company after finding it insolvent. The case is docketed under
Case No. A-32-15588/2007-60/421-B.
The Court is located at:
The Arbitration Court of Krasnodar
Krasnaya Str. 6
Krasnodar
Russia
The Debtor can be reached at:
OJSC Ust-Labinsk-Oil-Products
Zapolotnyannaya Str. 41
Ust-Labinsk
Krasnodar
Russia
VINAP OJSC: Creditors Must File Claims by June 26
-------------------------------------------------
Creditors of OJSC Vinap (TIN 5411100032) have until June 26,
2008, to submit proofs of claim to:
I. Sidorov
Insolvency Manager
Petukhova Str. 79
630119 Novosibirsk
Russia
Tel: (383) 342-56-53
The Arbitration Court of Novosibirsk commenced bankruptcy
proceedings against the company after finding it insolvent. The
case is docketed under Case No. A45-12751/06-4/244.
The Court is located at:
The Arbitration Court of Novosibirsk
Kirova Str. 3
630007 Novosibirsk
Russia
The Debtor can be reached at:
OJSC Vinap
Petukhova Str. 79
630119 Novosibirsk
Russia
X5 RETAIL: Raises US$1.16 Billion from Shares Issue
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X5 Retail Group N.V. has raised US$1.16 billion its recent
shares issue in form of Global Depositary Receipts, RIA Novosti
reports.
X5 raised the amount through:
* floating 48.11 million GDRs, most of which were purchase
via preemptive rights for US$1.03 billion; and
* placement of treasury stock in the form of GDRs for
US$132 million.
X5 said it would proceeds to finance its US$970-million
acquisition of Formata Holding B.V.
About X5 Retail
Headquartered in Amsterdam, Netherlands, X5 Retail Group N.V.
(LSE: FIVE) -- http://www.x5.ru/en/-- acts as a holding firm
for the group of companies that operate retail grocery stores.
The main activity of the company is the development and
operation of grocery retail stores. The company operated
Pyaterochka and Perekrestok retail chains in Russia, including
Moscow, St. Petersburg, Nizhniy Novgorod, Krasnodar, Kazan,
Samara, Ekaterinburg and Kiev, Ukraine.
* * *
As of March 6, 2008, X5 Retail Group N.V. carries a B1 Corporate
Family Rating from Moody's Investors Service. Moody's said the
outlook is positive.
X5 Retail and its subsidiaries also carries a 'BB-' long-term
corporate credit rating from Standard & Poor's Ratings Services.
S&P said the outlook is stable.
ZARAYSK-AGRO LLC: Court Names A. Ofitserov as Insolvency Manager
----------------------------------------------------------------
The Arbitration Court of Moscow appointed A. Ofitserov as
Insolvency Manager for LLC Zaraysk-Agro. He can be reached at:
A. Ofitserov
Post User Box 49
123181 Moscow
Russia
The Court commenced bankruptcy proceedings against the company
after finding it insolvent. The case is docketed under Case No.
A41-?2-9737/07.
The Court is located at:
The Arbitration Court of Moscow
Novaya Basmannaya Str. 10
Moscow
Russia
The Debtor can be reached at:
LLC Zaraysk-Agro
Leninskaya Str. 44
Zaraysk
140600 Moscow
Russia
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MBS BANCAJA 5: S&P Rates EUR13.9 Mln Class D Notes at BB
--------------------------------------------------------
Standard & Poor's Ratings Services has assigned its credit
ratings to the EUR1.85 billion mortgage-backed floating-rate
notes to be issued by MBS Bancaja 5 Fondo de Titulizacion de
Activos.
This will be Bancaja's fifth mortgage-backed securities (MBS)
transaction. It has already issued 12 residential mortgage-
backed securities and six small and midsize enterprise
transactions. As in previous Bancaja MBS transactions, a
small percentage of the loans from the preliminary pool will not
be backed by residential properties, but by commercial
properties.
At closing, the originator Caja de Ahorros de Valencia,
Castellon y Alicante (Bancaja) will sell to MBS Bancaja 5 a
EUR1.85 billion closed portfolio of secured loans granted to
Spanish and non-Spanish individuals.
As in other Spanish transactions, interest and principal will be
combined into a single priority of payments, with some triggers
in the payment of interest to protect senior noteholders.
Ratings List
MBS Bancaja 5 Fondo de Titulizacion de Activos
EUR1.85 Billion Mortgage-Backed Floating-Rate Notes
Class Rating Amount (Mil. EUR)
A AAA 1,780.6
B A 37.0
C BBB 18.5
D BB 13.9
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ALKO-GRAND LLC: Creditors Must File Claims by May 21
----------------------------------------------------
Creditors of LLC Alko-Grand (code EDRPOU 31742530) have until
May 21, 2008, to submit proofs of claim to:
The Economic Court of Chernovcy
O. Kobylianska Str. 14
58000 Chernovcy
Ukraine
The Economic Court of Chernovcy commenced bankruptcy supervision
procedure on the company on March 12, 2008. The case is
docketed as 5/81/B.
The Debtor can be reached at:
LLC Alko-Grand
Golovnaya Str. 249-A
58018 Chernovcy
Ukraine
BOLSHEVIK OJSC: Proofs of Claim Deadline Set May 21
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Creditors of OJSC Tribal Plant Bolshevik (code EDRPOU 00483530)
have until May 21, 2008, to submit proofs of claim to:
The Economic Court of Donetsk
Artema Str. 157
83048 Donetsk
Ukraine
The Economic Court of Donetsk commenced bankruptcy proceedings
against the company after finding it insolvent on April 9, 2008.
The case is docketed as 45/180b.
The Debtor can be reached at:
OJSC Tribal Plant Bolshevik
50 years of USSR Str. 117
Zhelannoye
Yasinovatka District
86023 Donetsk
Ukraine
DEMETRA LLC: Proofs of Claim Deadline Set May 21
------------------------------------------------
Creditors of LLC Demetra (code EDRPOU 32186295) have until
May 21, 2008, to submit proofs of claim to:
The Economic Court of Zaporozhje
Shaumiana Str. 4
69001 Zaporozhje
Ukraine
The Economic Court of Zaporozhje commenced bankruptcy
proceedings against the company after finding it insolvent on
March 20, 2008. The case is docketed as 21/305/07.
The Debtor can be reached at:
LLC Demetra
Pervomayskoye
Vasilievsky District
71643 Zaporozhje
Ukraine
EPICURE LLC: Proofs of Claim Deadline Set May 21
------------------------------------------------
Creditors of LLC Epicure (code EDRPOU 22140530) have until
May 21, 2008, to submit proofs of claim to:
The Economic Court of Zaporozhje
Shaumiana Str. 4
69001 Zaporozhje
Ukraine
The Economic Court of Zaporozhje commenced bankruptcy
proceedings against the company after finding it insolvent on
April 2, 2008. The case is docketed as 25/71/08.
The Debtor can be reached at:
LLC Epicure
40 years of Soviet Ukraine Str. 39-A
69037 Zaporozhje
Ukraine
LASHDAN: Proofs of Claim Deadline Set May 21
--------------------------------------------
Creditors of Joint Enterprise Lashdan (code EDRPOU 31570058)
have until May 21, 2008, to submit proofs of claim to:
The Economic Court of Zhytomir
Putiatinskiy Square 3/65
10014 Zhytomir
Ukraine
The Economic Court of Zhytomir has commenced bankruptcy
proceedings against the company after finding it insolvent. The
case is docketed as 7/69b.
The Debtor can be reached at:
Joint Enterprise Lashdan
Marshal Rybalko Str. 18-a
Zhytomir
Ukraine
MEGATEKS M: Proofs of Claim Deadline Set May 21
-----------------------------------------------
Creditors of LLC Megateks M (code EDRPOU 34606797) have until
May 21, 2008, to submit proofs of claim to:
The Economic Court of Nikolaev
Admiralskaya Str. 22
54009 Nikolaev
Ukraine
The Economic Court of Nikolaev commenced bankruptcy proceedings
against the company on March 25, 2008, after finding it
insolvent. The case is docketed as 5/125/08.
NAFTOGAZ UKRAINY: Posts UAH2.2 Billion Losses for 2006
------------------------------------------------------
NAK Naftogaz Ukrainy posted UAH2.2 billion in losses for 2006,
compared with UAH18 billion in losses in 2005, Daryna
Krasnolutska writes for Bloomberg News.
Naftogaz attributed the increase in losses to its inability to
pass on price hikes to consumer as well as to higher taxes,
Bloomberg News relates. The company also associated the losses
with its gas wholesale distribution segment.
Bloomberg News relates that when Russia double the price of its
gas deliveries to Ukraine, the government didn't allow Naftogaz
to pass on cost increase to households and state-funded
agencies.
Reporting Delay
According to Bloomberg News, Naftogaz had delayed the
publication of its 2006 audited annual results three times to
avoid defaulting on US$500 million in Euro-denominated bonds,
which it issued in 2004.
The company asked bondholders to grant a waiver in October 2007.
About Naftogaz Ukrainy
Headquartered in Kiev, Ukraine, NAK Naftogaz Ukrainy --
http://www.naftogaz.com/-- processes gas, oil and condensate at
the Company's five gas processing plants, which produce LPG,
motor fuels and other types of petroleum products. Over 97% of
the oil and gas in Ukraine is produced by the enterprises of the
Company.
* * *
As of March 31, 2008, NAK Naftogaz Ukrainy carries a Ba3
Corporate Family Rating, a Ba2 Senior Unsecured Debt rating, and
a Ba3 Probability-of-Default rating from Moody's with stable
outlook.
Naftogaz also carries a Rating Watch Negative on its Long-term
foreign and local currency Issuer Default Ratings of 'B+',
senior unsecured rating of 'B+' and Recovery Rating of 'RR4'.
SAKSAGAN LLC: Creditors Must File Claims by May 21
--------------------------------------------------
Creditors of LLC Agricultural Enterprise Saksagan (code EDRPOU
03741429) have until May 21, 2008, to submit proofs of claim to:
The Economic Court of Dnipropetrovsk
Kujbishev Str. 1a
49600 Dnipropetrovsk
Ukraine
The Economic Court of Dnipropetrovsk commenced bankruptcy
supervision procedure on the company on April 2, 2008. The case
is docketed as B 15/114-08.
The Debtor can be reached at:
LLC Agricultural Enterprise Saksagan
Piatihatsky District
Saksagan
52100 Dnipropetrovsk
Ukraine
STRATEGY LLC: Proofs of Claim Deadline Set May 21
-------------------------------------------------
Creditors of LLC Strategy (code EDRPOU 32293854) have until
May 21, 2008, to submit proofs of claim to:
The Economic Court of Dnipropetrovsk
Kujbishev Str. 1a
49600 Dnipropetrovsk
Ukraine
The Economic Court of Dnipropetrovsk commenced bankruptcy
proceedings against the company after finding it insolvent on
April 8, 2008. The case is docketed as B 26/70-08.
The Debtor can be reached at:
LLC Strategy
Lenin Quay Str. 17
49000 Dnipropetrovsk
Ukraine
TECHNICS-MEDICINE-ECOLOGY LTD: Claims Deadline Set May 21
---------------------------------------------------------
Creditors of Science-Production Firm Technics-Medicine-Ecology
Ltd. (code EDRPOU 16281722) have until May 21, 2008, to submit
proofs of claim to:
The Economic Court of Kiev
B. Hmelnitskij Boulevard 44-B
01030 Kiev
Ukraine
The Economic Court of Kiev commenced bankruptcy proceedings
against the company after finding it insolvent on April 8, 2008.
The case is docketed as 23/132-b.
The Debtor can be reached at:
Science-Production Firm Technics-Medicine-Ecology Ltd.
Pimonenko Str. 10-A
Kiev
Ukraine
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AEON PIPE: Taps Liquidators from PricewaterhouseCoopers
-------------------------------------------------------
Edward Klempka and Colin Haig of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP were
appointed joint liquidators of Aeon Pipe Systems Ltd. (formerly
Pengarth Ltd. and Aeon Pipe Systems Holdings Ltd.) on
April 25 for the creditors' voluntary winding-up procedure
proceeding.
The joint liquidators can be reached at:
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Benson House
33 Wellington Street
Leeds
LS1 4JP
England
AMF INTERIORS: Brings In Liquidators from Tenon Recovery
--------------------------------------------------------
Matthew Colin Bowker and David Antony Willis of Tenon Recovery
were appointed joint liquidators of AMF Interiors Ltd. on
April 28 for the creditors' voluntary winding-up proceeding.
The joint liquidators can be reached at:
Tenon Recovery
33 George Street
Wakefield
WF1 1LX
England
ASTON NETWORKS: Hires Liquidators from Deloitte & Touche
--------------------------------------------------------
Ian Brown and Neil Matthews of Deloitte & Touche LLP were
appointed joint liquidators of Aston Networks Ltd. on April 29
for the creditors' voluntary winding-up proceeding.
The joint liquidators can be reached at:
Deloitte & Touche LLP
Gainsborough House
34-40 Grey Street
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 6AE
England
ASTON TELECOM: Calls In Liquidators from Deloitte & Touche
----------------------------------------------------------
Ian Brown and Neil Matthews of Deloitte & Touche LLP were
appointed joint liquidators of Aston Telecom Ltd. (formerly
Abacus Foods Ltd.) on April 29 for the creditors' voluntary
winding-up proceeding.
The joint liquidators can be reached at:
Deloitte & Touche LLP
Gainsborough House
34-40 Grey Street
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 6AE
England
CORSAIR (JERSEY) 3: Moody's Cuts Rating on Series 13 Notes
----------------------------------------------------------
Moody's Investors Service downgraded one class of notes issued
by Corsair (Jersey) No. 3 Limited.
This rating action is the result of negative credit migration in
the underlying pools of corporate reference credits.
This rating actions is:
Corsair (Jersey) No. 3 Limited
(1) Series 13 US$10,000,000 Class A Floating Rate Secured
Credit-Linked Notes due 2012
-- Current Rating: Ba3
-- Prior Rating: Ba2, on review for downgrade
CSW ERLAND: Appoints Liquidators from Mazars
--------------------------------------------
Robert David Adamson and Paul Charlton of Mazars LLP were
appointed joint liquidators of CSW Erland Ltd. on April 28 for
the creditors' voluntary winding-up proceeding.
The joint liquidators can be reached at:
Mazars LLP
Mazars House
Gelderd Road
Gildersome
Leeds
LS27 7JN
England
GOALS 2006-1: S&P Rates EUR250 Mln Notes at BB with Watch Pos.
--------------------------------------------------------------
Standard & Poor's Ratings Services has placed on CreditWatch
with positive implications its credit ratings on the class B, C,
and D notes issued by GOALS 2006-1 Ltd., a special-purpose
entity.
These CreditWatch placements follow an initial review of the
most recent transaction information received by Standard &
Poor's. This analysis shows that the likelihood of positive
rating actions has increased. The performance of the underlying
collateral has been robust and a large amount of excess
spread has been available to cover potential losses.
The level of protection available to the class B and C
noteholders from the subordination of the class D notes and the
reserve fund has considerably increased. The class B credit
enhancement level has increased to 27.33% as of April 2008 from
9.25% as of closing and the class C credit enhancement level
has increased to 10.86% from 4.25%. The credit enhancement for
the class D notes provided by the reserve fund has increased to
4.27% from 2.25% of the current outstanding balance as a result
of the amortization of the most senior notes. The credit
enhancement of the class D notes as a percentage of
outstanding balance of the notes is expected to remain at 4.27%
given the transaction reserve fund amortization mechanism.
Standard & Poor's will now conduct a more detailed analysis to
investigate whether these notes can attain a higher rating. The
results of this review and any rating changes will be reported
in due course.
The transaction, which closed in August 2006, is backed by a
pool of German equipment lease receivables originated by Grenke
Leasing AG.
Ratings List
GOALS 2006-1 Ltd.
EUR250 Million Floating-Rate Asset-Backed Notes
Class Rating
To From
----- -- ----
Ratings Placed On CreditWatch Positive
B A/Watch Pos A
C BBB/Watch Pos BBB
D BB/Watch Pos BB
INTERNACIONALE LIMITED: Taps Joint Administrators from PwC
----------------------------------------------------------
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP's Graham Martin, Ian Green and Jeremy
Webb have been appointed joint administrators to Internacionale
Limited on May 7, 2008.
Prior to the appointment of administrators, the company secured
a sale of the Internacionale brand and stores together with 31
of the 91 Au Naturale stores securing over 1,350 jobs. The
Internacionale stores will continue to trade as normal and are
unaffected by this administration.
On May 1, 2008, a meeting of the company’s retention of title
creditors -- mainly stock suppliers -- approved a scheme of
arrangement which would see them receive 25p in the GBP1 as a
compromise of certain rights over the stock. Implementation of
the scheme is subject to final sanction by the Court of Session.
"The company has suffered serious financial distress as a result
of the general retail downturn together with major operational
difficulties in the supply of stock from its warehouses to the
retail outlets," Mr. Martin said. "“We will continue to trade
the remaining 59 Au Naturale stores while we fully assess the
options available. We would like to take this opportunity to
thank the suppliers of the company for their support for the
scheme of arrangement which will allow us to do this."
Headquartered in Glasgow, The United Kingdom, Internacionale
Limited -- http://www.internacionale.co.uk/-- owns and operates
Internacionale, a chain of value women’s fashion stores and Au
Naturale, a homeware retailer.
KLM FABRICATIONS: Andrew Appleyard Leads Liquidation Procedure
--------------------------------------------------------------
Andrew Appleyard of Tenon Recovery was appointed liquidator of
KLM Fabrications Ltd. on April 29 for the creditors' voluntary
winding-up procedure.
The liquidator can be reached at:
Tenon Recovery
6th Floor
The White House
111 New Street
Birmingham
B2 4EU
England
LAND MANAGEMENT: Brings In Liquidators from Vantis
--------------------------------------------------
Julie Anne Kinnison and Colin Ian Vickers of Vantis were
appointed joint liquidators of Land Management Projects Ltd.
(formerly Officeflight Ltd.) on April 28 for the creditors'
voluntary winding-up proceeding.
The joint liquidators can be reached at:
Vantis
4th Floor
Southfield House
11 Liverpool Gardens
Worthing
West Sussex
BN11 1RY
England
MERRITT LTD: Taps Liquidator from Mazars
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Timothy Colin Hamilton Ball of Mazars LLP was appointed
liquidator of Merritt Ltd. on April 24 for the creditors'
voluntary winding-up procedure.
The liquidator can be reached at:
Mazars LLP
Regency House
3 Grosvenor Square
Southampton
SO15 2BE
England
METRONET RAIL: Transfer Scheme Application Hearing Set on May 23
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The PPP administrators of the Metronet Rail Group have made an
application to court to appoint the date on which Transfer
Schemes to transfer the business undertaken by Metronet to two
subsidiaries of TfL will come into force.
The hearing of the application will take place on May 23, 2008.
Creditors have been advised of the details of the court hearing
and the terms of the transfer schemes.
About Metronet
The Metronet Rail Group -- http://www.metronetrail.com/-- is
responsible for upgrading, replacing and maintaining two-thirds
of London Underground's infrastructure -- its trains, stations,
signaling, track, tunnels and bridges -- under a 30-year Public
Private Partnership (PPP) contract which came into operation in
April 2003.
The Metronet Rail Group owns and operates Metronet Rail BCV Ltd.
and Metronet Rail SSL Lte. -- which maintain the Bakerloo,
Central, Victoria, and Waterloo & City lines (BCV) and Circle,
District, Metropolitan, Hammersmith & City and East London lines
(SSL).
On July 18, 2007, Metronet Rail BCV Ltd. and Metronet Rail SSL
Ltd., entered Administration; Alan Bloom, Maggie Mills, Roy
Bailey and Stephen Harris, partners and directors of Ernst &
Young LLP, were appointed PPP Administrators. This followed the
PPP Arbiter's Interim Determination award of just GBP121 million
for Metronet Rail BCV, when the company had been seeking a
GBP551 million Interim Determination and GBP992 million in
total.
NUNEATON BOROUGH: Outlines Proposal to Fend Off Administration
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Nuneaton Borough AFC, also known as The Boro, has put forward a
proposal to the Conference Football League in an attempt to save
the club from going into administration, Coventry Telegraph
reports.
Boro director Ian Neale, Coventry Telegraph relates, called an
urgent meeting to discuss the proposal with Conference secretary
Dennis Strudwick.
"Hopefully they can steer us in the right direction and see a
way through for the club. The ball is in their court and we now
wait to hear from the Conference," Mr. Neale told Conventry
Telegraph.
According to Mr. Neale, Boro has not yet entered into
administration, saying they still have to clarify relegation
rules of the Conference before taking any step, Coventry
Telegraph discloses.
The Boro director, Coventry Telegraph adds, is concerned the
club may get demoted to the Southern League if it collapsed into
administration.
Nuneaton Borough AFC -- http://www.nbafc.net/--
plays football in the Conference North division of English
football: The highest level of football within the market town
of Nuneaton, Warwickshire.
P&T INNS: Appoints Philip Michael Lyon as Liquidator
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Philip Michael Lyon of Mazars LLP was appointed liquidator of
P&T Inns Ltd. on April 7 for the creditors' voluntary winding-up
procedure.
The liquidator can be reached at:
Mazars LLP
Cartwright House
Tottle Road
Nottingham
NG2 1RT
England
RANSOM MARKETING: Hires Liquidators from Tenon Recovery
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Nigel Ian Fox and Stanley Donald Burkett-Coltman of Tenon
Recovery were appointed joint liquidators of Ransom Marketing
Ltd. on April 23 for the creditors' voluntary winding-up
proceeding.
The joint liquidators can be reached at:
Tenon Recovery
Highfield Court
Tollgate
Chandlers Ford
Eastleigh
Hampshire
SO53 3TZ
England
SALISBURY INTERNATIONAL: Moody's Junks Rating on Class D Notes
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Moody's Investors Service has downgraded 5 classes of notes
issued by Salisbury International Investments Limited.
These rating actions are in response to severe credit
deterioration in the underlying portfolios. The rated
transactions are static CDOs referencing portfolios of high-
grade first and second lien RMBS and subprime RMBS assets of the
2004 and 2005 vintages mainly.
Moody's announced on Feb. 4, 2008, that it is revising its
expected loss assumptions which are used for surveillance of
ratings of ABS CDOs holding subprime RMBS, specifically of the
2006 vintage. Moody's stated that for purposes of monitoring
its ratings of ABS CDOs with exposure to 2006 subprime RMBS, it
will rely on certain projections of the lifetime average
cumulative losses for 2006's quarterly vintages of RMBS set
forth in a recent Moody's Special Report, "Moody's Updates Loss
Projections for 2006 Subprime Loans." This report illustrates
average loss results for the 2006 quarterly vintages under five
distinct loss projection scenarios. Moody's explained that it
will utilise the range of loss projections set forth in
Scenarios 2 and 3 based on deal performance and quarterly
vintage to modify its prior assumptions of the expected loss
inputs when monitoring ABS CDO ratings.
Moody's will continue to monitor all deals with exposure to US
subprime RMBS, and will take further actions in respect of all
CDOs placed under review for downgrade once the extent of actual
downgrades to US RMBS vintages becomes known.
These actions are:
(1) Series 2005-10 US$18,750,000 Class C Secured Floating
Rate Portfolio Linked Notes due 2025
-- Current Rating: B1, on review for downgrade
-- Prior Rating: A2
(2) Series 2005-11 US$18,750,000 Class C Secured Floating
Rate Portfolio Linked Notes due 2025
-- Current Rating: Caa2, on review for downgrade
-- Prior Rating: A1
(3) Series 2005-12 US$18,750,000 Class C Secured Floating
Rate Portfolio Linked Notes due 2025
-- Current Rating: B2, on review for downgrade
-- Prior Rating: A2
(4) Series 2005-13 US$18,750,000 Class C Secured Floating
Rate Portfolio Linked Notes due 2025
-- Current Rating: B2, on review for downgrade
-- Prior Rating: A2
(5) Series 2005-14 US$33,000,000 Class D Secured Floating
Rate Portfolio Credit Linked Notes due 2045
-- Current Rating: Ca
-- Prior Rating: A2
SUPER AGURI: Goes Into Administration; Looking for Buyers
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Administrators have been appointed to seek a buyer for Super
Aguri F1 Team. It follows boss Aguri Suzuki’s decision earlier
this week to cease racing activity and withdraw the team from
the 2008 FIA Formula One World Championship.
The administrators say they are seeking to sell the business as
an ongoing concern to a company or individual looking to launch
a Formula One or other motorsport operation and claim that
several expressions of interest have already been received.
"This Administration provides a unique opportunity to get into
high-level motorsport without having to build an operation from
scratch," joint administrator Philip Long said in a statement.
In terms of capability a new team could easily be up and running
for the 2009 Formula One season.
"Virtually everything is in place including the people, the
technical expertise, the laboratories and testing facilities. A
new team could walk in and take over a fully operational unit
from day one. There are a number of other motor sport projects
being undertaken which should interest the motor racing world."
Based in Leafield, United Kingdom, Super Aguri F1 Team --
http://www.saf1.co.jp/en/ -- is a Formula One team that
competed since 2006 and finished ninth overall in the 2007
constructors’ championship. In addition to their two drivers,
Anthony Davidson and Takuma Sato, the team employed more than 90
people at the site.
WOK MAGIC: Calls In Liquidators from Vantis
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Mark Newman and Robert Leonard Harry Knight of Vantis Business
Recovery Services were appointed joint liquidators of Wok Magic
Ltd. on May 1 for the creditors' voluntary winding-up
proceeding.
The joint liquidators can be reached at:
Vantis Business Recovery Services
Judd House
16 East Street
Tonbridge
Kent
TN9 1HG
England
* S&P Takes Various Rating Actions on 17 Catastrophe Bonds
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Standard & Poor's Ratings Services took various rating actions
on 11 natural catastrophe bonds and six mortality catastrophe
bonds.
"These actions reflect the revision of the default table we use
to rate insurance-linked securitizations," said Standard &
Poor's credit analyst Cameron Heath. "We revise the default
table periodically to better reflect observed historical
corporate defaults."
S&p raised the ratings on eight natural peril catastrophe bonds
and one mortality catastrophe bond by one notch. We also lowered
the ratings on three natural peril catastrophe bonds and four
mortality catastrophe bonds by one notch as well as one
mortality catastrophe bond by two notches.
Standard & Poor's is not taking any rating action on notes with
less than 12 months to the stated maturity. The reason is that
for the six notes that would have otherwise been downgraded, the
passage of time will typically reduce the probability of
attachment. Therefore, the probability of attachment
based on the time to maturity would be less than the one-year
probability of attachment that the revised default table uses.
Ratings List
To From
Ratings raised
Calabash Re II Ltd. Class D1 BB- B+
Carillon Ltd. Series 1 Class A-1 BB- B+
Fusion 2007 Ltd. Class B B+ B
MedQuake Ltd. Series 1 Class B B+ B
Mystic Re II Ltd. Series 2007-1 BB- B+
Residential Reinsurance 2006 Ltd. Class A B+ B
Residential Reinsurance 2007 Ltd. Class 2 B+ B
Queen Street Ltd. Class B B+ B
Vita Capital II Ltd. Class B A+ A
Ratings lowered
Atlas Reinsurance IV Ltd. B- B
Fusion 2007 Ltd. Class A B- B
Nathan Ltd. Class A Series 1 BBB+ A-
Successor Hurricane Industry Ltd.
Series 6 Class D B- B
OSIRIS Capital PLC Series 2 Class B BBB+ A-
Vita Capital II Ltd. Class C BBB+ A-
Vita Capital III Ltd.
Series 6* Class A A+ AA-
Series 7 Class A A AA-
*Financial guarantee provided by CIFG Europe (A+/Negative/--)
BOOK REVIEW: Long-Term Care in Transition: The Regulation of
Nursing Homes
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Author: David B. Smith
Publisher: Beard Books
Paperback: 170 pages
List Price: US$34.95
Order your personal copy at
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This book is an invaluable reading for health care professionals
involved in the management of nursing homes. It includes
lessons learned from the regulatory experience for the health
sector as a whole.
Long-Term Care in Transition is a carefully documented case
study of the changes that took place in the regulation of
nursing homes in New York between 1975 and 1980.
It covers the history of the regulatory offensive in New York
and strategies of control and their effectiveness, touching on
such subjects as professional standards, rate setting,
reimbursement, criminal prosecution, and consumers.
*********
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