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T R O U B L E D C O M P A N Y R E P O R T E R
L A T I N A M E R I C A
Tuesday, January 13, 2009, Vol. 9, No. 8
Headlines
A N T I G U A & B A R B U D A
* ANTIGUA & BARBUDA: WIOC Sues Utilities Authority to Recover Debt
A R G E N T I N A
MDR CONSTRUCCIONES: Proofs of Claim Verification Due on March 3
* ARGENTINA: Judge Rules US$2.2BB Payment to Debt Holders
B E R M U D A
RESOURCES INTERNATIONAL: Placed Under Voluntary Liquidation
TITANIUM RESOURCES: Creditors' Proofs of Debt Due on January 21
TITANIUM RESOURCES: Members' Final Meeting Set for January 31
B R A Z I L
BANCO DO BRASIL: To Buy Banco Votorantim's 50% Stake for BRL4.2BB
BANCO VOTORANTIM: S&P's 'BB+' Rating Unaffected by Merger Deal
GEM MANAGEMENT: Brazil Unit Halts Withdrawals in Hedge Fund
* BRAZIL: JPMorgan Lowers 2009 Economic Growth Forecast to 1.5%
* BRAZIL: Posts US$983 Million Currency Deficit in 2008
* PBGC Worries on Detroit 3's Pension Fund
C A Y M A N I S L A N D S
ATLANTIS CAPITAL: Shareholders to Hear Wind-Up Report on June 13
AUSTIN ATLANTIC: Shareholder Receives Wind-Up Report
AUSTIN ATLANTIC: Shareholder Receives Wind-Up Report
CASTLEPEAK LIMITED: Commences Liquidation Proceedings
CZ320-97E LIMITED: Commences Liquidation Proceedings
CZ320-97G LIMITED: Commences Liquidation Proceedings
DRAGON'S LINK: Shareholders Receive Wind-Up Report
DRAGON SPIRIT: Shareholders Receive Wind-Up Report
FGI CAPITAL: Commences Liquidation Proceedings
LATIN AMERICAN: To Declare Dividend
PRESTON CAPITAL: Placed Under Voluntary Liquidation
RAB GOLD: Placed Under Voluntary Liquidation
SKYER II: Placed Under Voluntary Liquidation
SRS STRATEGIC: Shareholders Receive Wind-Up Report
SSG CLO: Placed Under Voluntary Liquidation
STANFIELD CREDIT: Shareholders Receive Wind-Up Report
UG HIDDEN: Members Receive Wind-Up Report
ZAIS LEVERED: Shareholder Receives Wind-Up Report
ZAIS LEVERED: Shareholder Receives Wind-Up Report
ZAIS LEVERED: Shareholder Receives Wind-Up Report
D O M I N I C A N R E P U B L I C
* DOMINICAN REP: Businesses Leaders Call for Gov't Spending Cuts
E C U A D O R
* ECUADOR: Mulls US$280MM Credit Line from Iran for Pipeline Plan
* ECUADOR: Makes Overdue Payments to Brazil
J A M A I C A
CABLE & WIRELESS: LIME Wins Inter-Connectivity Dispute W/ Digicel
* JAMAICA: Financial Observer Sees Difficult Year for Banks
M E X I C O
ICONIX BRAND: Enters Joint Venture With New Brands Americas
MERISANT WORLDWIDE: Financial Woes Cue Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
MERISANT WORLDWIDE: Case Summary & 29 Largest Unsecured Creditors
N I C A R A G U A
INTERNATIONAL TEXTILE: Obtains US$30 Million Additional Funding
X X X X X X X X
* Fitch Reports Summary of Rating Actions Taken Last December
* Large Companies With Insolvent Balance Sheets
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A N T I G U A & B A R B U D A
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* ANTIGUA & BARBUDA: WIOC Sues Utilities Authority to Recover Debt
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The West Indies Oil Company ("WIOC") sued Antigua Public Utilities
Authority ("APUA") after the utilities authority failed to pay
debts of more than US$40 million, with respect to an agreement
that came into effect in 1997, Caribbean Net News reports, citing
The Antigua Sun. Attorney Simon Rogers Murdoch, the report
relates, filed the claim on behalf of WIOC.
According to Caribbean Net News, WIOC is claiming the money for
fuel and petroleum products it supplied to the utility company, as
well as US$5,004,494 interest accumulated on the amount
outstanding up to December 31, 2007, plus interest at the rate of
23% per annum from December 31, 2007 pursuant to the terms of an
agreement dated December 31, 2005.
WIOC, the report says, is claiming that APUA's indebtedness has
caused serious financial losses to the oil company.
APUC was obliged to pay amounts due within 30 days from the
presentation of an invoice as is customary in the industry,
Caribbean Net News notes.
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MDR CONSTRUCCIONES: Proofs of Claim Verification Due on March 3
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The court-appointed trustee for MDR Construcciones S.A.'s
reorganization proceedings, will be verifying creditors' proofs of
claim until March 3, 2009.
Creditors will vote to ratify the completed settlement plan
during the assembly on November 16, 2009.
* ARGENTINA: Judge Rules US$2.2BB Payment to Debt Holders
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U.S. District Judge Thomas Griesa ruled that Argentina must repay
as much as US$2.2 billion to holders of about US$16 billion of
debt on which the country defaulted seven years ago, Joe Schneider
of Bloomberg News reports.
The report relates Judge Griesa issued eight judgments ordering
Argentina to make payments between US$95 million and US$543
million to the noteholders, including interest that has
accumulated since 2001. The awards add up to US$2.2 billion, the
report says.
Argentina, Bloomberg News recalls, defaulted on US$95 billion in
debt in late 2001. In 2005, then-President Nestor Kirchner
offered holders of defaulted debt 30 cents on the dollar, however,
holders of about US$20 billion in bonds rejected that deal, the
report notes.
"We are not going to count our chickens until we collect,"
plaintiffs' lawyer Howard Sirota told the news agency in an
interview. "Argentine pension fund assets are subject to the
claims."
According to the report, Judge Griesa prohibited the plaintiffs
from selling their interest in the bonds, held by the Depository
Trust Co. ("DTC") without his permission. Argentina has 30 days
to file an appeal.
The bondholders, Bloomberg News notes, said they weren't paid
interest or principal on global bonds yielding 11%, which were due
Oct. 9, 2006.
The report relates Jonathan Blackman, a lawyer in New York for the
Argentine government, said the republic may not own the bonds if
they are being held by the DTC. "As far as I know, if the bonds
are in fact at DTC, the republic does not own them or has no
interest in them," Mr. Blackman was quoted by the report as
saying.
The case is Seijas v. Argentina 04-cv-00400, U.S. District Court
for the Southern District of New York (Manhattan).
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As reported by the Troubled Company Reporter - Latin America on
December 23, 2008, Fitch Ratings downgraded the Republic of
Argentina's ratings:
-- Long-term local currency Issuer Default Rating to 'B-' from
'B';
-- Country Ceiling to 'B' from 'B+';
-- Performing bonds in foreign and local currency governed by
Argentine law to 'B-/RR4' from 'B/RR4';
The Rating Outlook on the local currency IDR is Stable.
In addition, Fitch affirmed these ratings:
-- Long-term foreign currency IDR remains in Restricted Default
('RD');
-- Short-term IDR at 'B';
-- Performing bonds in foreign currency governed by foreign law
at 'B-/RR4';
-- Defaulted senior unsecured notes at 'CC/RR4';
-- Defaulted collateralized Brady bonds at 'CCC-/RR3'.
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RESOURCES INTERNATIONAL: Placed Under Voluntary Liquidation
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During a general meeting held on December 22, 2008, the members of
Resources International Ltd. resolved to voluntarily liquidate the
company's business.
Nicholas Hoskins is the company's liquidator.
TITANIUM RESOURCES: Creditors' Proofs of Debt Due on January 21
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The creditors of Titanium Resources International Ltd. are
required to file their proofs of debt by January 21, 2008, to be
included in the company's dividend distribution.
The company's liquidator is:
Nicholas Hoskins
Chancery Hall, 52 Reid Street
Hamilton, Bermuda
TITANIUM RESOURCES: Members' Final Meeting Set for January 31
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The members of Titanium Resources International Ltd. will hold
their final general meeting on January 31, 2009, at 10:30 a.m., to
hear the liquidator's report on the company's wind-up proceedings
and property disposal.
The company's liquidator is:
Nicholas Hoskins
Chancery Hall, 52 Reid Street
Hamilton, Bermuda
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BANCO DO BRASIL: To Buy Banco Votorantim's 50% Stake for BRL4.2BB
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Banco do Brasil agreed to pay BRL4.2 billion (US$1.84 billion) for
a 50% stake in Banco Votorantim, to compete with private-sector
firms amid a wave of consolidation in the Brazilian banking
sector, Elzio Barreto of Reuters reports.
According to Bloomberg News, the news sent Banco do Brasil's
shares up by 2.3% to BRL15.76 at 11:34 a.m. New York time on
January 9, after surging as much as 7% for its highest intraday
price since Dec. 11.
Of the BRL4.2 billion total, The Wall Street Journal relates,
BRL3 billion will be allocated for the acquisition of 33.36
billion common shares of Banco Votorantim, and the other BRL1.2
billion will be used to increase Banco Votorantim's capital.
"It was a very cheap deal for Banco do Brasil," Bloomberg News
quoted Lia da Graca, an analyst at Banif-IXE Securities in Sao
Paulo, as saying.
Banco do Brasil, WSJ notes, described the acquisition as "part of
an effort to strengthen the bank's operations in the area of
motor-vehicle financing. This is an area in which Banco
Votorantim is highly specialized and in which it has shown rapid
growth," the same report notes.
Reuters relates Banco do Brasil said the takeover would quadruple
its portfolio of automobile loans, putting it closer to rivals
such as Spain's Santander and Brazilian banks Itau and Bradesco.
"We didn't have a very large presence in the automobile segment.
The (credit) portfolio is more balanced now," Reuters quoted Banco
do Brasil Chief Executive Antonio Francisco de Lima Neto, as
saying.
As reported in the Troubled Company Reporter - Latin America on
Oct. 24, 2008, Bloomberg News said Brazilian President Luiz Inacio
Lula da Silva authorized federally-controlled banks Banco do
Brasil and Caixa Economica Federal to buy stakes in financial
institutions to ease a credit crunch that's hurting small and
medium-size lenders.
Authorities are stepping up efforts to inject cash into the
financial system after local funding costs for smaller banks
surged and loan issuance fell in October, Bloomberg News observed.
The move follows recent central bank measures to contribute more
than BRL160 billion (US$71 billion) to the banking system by
easing reserve requirement regulations.
About Banco do Brasil
Banco do Brasil SA is Brazil's federal bank and is the largest
in Latin America with some 20 million clients and more than
7,000 points of sale (3,200 branches) in Brazil, and 34 offices
and partnerships in 26 other countries. In addition to its
traditional retail banking services, Banco do Brasil underwrites
and sells bonds, conducts asset trading, offers investors
portfolio management services, conducts financial securities
advising, and provides market analysis and research.
* * *
Banco do Brasil continues to carry a Ba2 foreign currency deposit
rating from Moody's Investors Service. The rating was placed in
February 2008.
BANCO VOTORANTIM: S&P's 'BB+' Rating Unaffected by Merger Deal
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Standard & Poor's Ratings Services said that the announced
acquisition of shares of Banco Votorantim S.A. (BB+/Stable/B) by
Banco do Brasil S.A. (BdB; BBB-/Stable/A-3) will not have an
immediate impact on S&P's ratings on either institution. With the
acquisition, BdB will retain 49.9% of the common shares and 50% of
the total shares of Banco Votorantim.
The deal aims to give to BdB a stronger presence in the auto loan
market, in which Banco Votorantim is among the top three players
in the country. The transaction also leverages Banco Votorantim's
origination and distribution capabilities through BdB's extensive
branch network. BdB's expected cash payment for the stake in
Banco Votorantim will not materially affect BdB's liquidity.
GEM MANAGEMENT: Brazil Unit Halts Withdrawals in Hedge Fund
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London-based Gems Management Ltd.'s Brazilian unit, Gems
Investimentos, suspended withdrawals from Fundo de Investimento
Multimercado Gems Low Vol Longo Prazo Investimento no Exterior, a
Sao Paulo-based fund that invested with Bernard L. Madoff's firm,
Adriana Brasileiro of Bloomberg News reports.
Gems Investimentos notified investors of a Jan. 19 meeting to
disclose details about losses in Fundo de Investimento, the first
Brazilian hedge fund to invest all its assets abroad, Rogerio
Zanin, Gems's director in Brazil, told Bloomberg News in a phone
interview.
"The external scenario deteriorated dramatically over the past few
weeks, generating a liquidity problem for us," Bloomberg News
quoted Mr. Zanin as saying. "We suspended withdrawals to preserve
our clients' assets."
According to the report, Mr. Zanin said the fund has 35 investors,
including Brazilian pension funds, that paid more than BRL1
million each. It dropped 18% since it started trading on April 22
to BRL48.8 million (US$21.7 million) by Jan. 8, according to
Bloomberg data. Brazil's benchmark Bovespa stock index fell 36%
during the same period, the report says.
Bloomberg News notes Mr. Zanin said the Brazilian fund invested in
the Gems Low Volatility Portfolio USD Class, which invests in 70
other funds in the U.S., Asia and Europe. Mr. Zanin, as cited by
the report, added the Brazilian portfolio had about 1% of its
capital exposed to Madoff funds.
As reported in the Troubled Company Reporter on Dec. 15, 2008, The
Securities and Exchange Commission charged Bernard L. Madoff and
his investment firm, Bernard L. Madoff Investment Securities LLC,
with securities fraud for a multi-billion dollar Ponzi scheme that
he perpetrated on advisory clients of his firm. The SEC is
seeking emergency relief for investors, including an asset freeze
and the appointment of a receiver for the firm.
About Gems Investimentos
Gems Investimentos is a unit of London-based Gems Management Ltd.,
which had $7 billion under management as of December 2008.
* BRAZIL: JPMorgan Lowers 2009 Economic Growth Forecast to 1.5%
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JPMorgan Chase & Co. lowered Brazil's economy expansion estimate
for this year from 2% to 1.5%, as global recession takes its toll
on industrial production and business confidence, Brazzil Magazine
reports.
Brazzil Magazine relates JPMorgan, in a report said: "We think the
market is not taking into consideration the potential for
continued disappointing surprises on the real economy front. Not
only is the market underestimating the potential degree of the
economic slowdown in the Brazilian real economy, but also earnings
growth expectations for 2009 remain too high, in our opinion".
According to Brazzil Magazine, JPMorgan's report further said
Brazil's economy is now in a "technical recession," as defined by
two negative consecutive quarters of negative growth.
The bank estimates that Brazil's economy may have shrunk 4.6% in
the fourth quarter of 2008 from the previous quarter, and that
policy makers will respond by cutting Brazil's overnight rate 2
percentage points this year to 11.75%, the news agency notes.
Brazzil Magazine says JPMorgan joins other banks such as Morgan
Stanley in lowering their growth forecasts for Brazil amid a
collapse in consumer spending and demand for commodity exports.
* BRAZIL: Posts US$983 Million Currency Deficit in 2008
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Brazil posted a US$983 million currency deficit in 2008, after
five years of foreign currency surpluses, Stenio Ribeiro of
Brazzil Magazine reports, citing Brazilian Central Bank ("BC").
According to the report, although the country's trade exchange
resulted in a surplus of US$47.9 billion in the accumulated result
for the year, the financial account resulted in a deficit of
US$48.883 billion.
Last year's financial movement of capitals for payment of interest
and profit transfer abroad was greater than in the previous year,
the report recalls.
Up to September last year, Brazzil Magazine notes, the foreign
currency was favorable for Brazil, although at lower rates than in
2007.
Brazzil Magazine notes after Lehman Brothers filed for chapter 11
bankruptcy and the international crisis worsened, the flow of
funds was changed, with foreign investors turning their funds in
the country to covering losses abroad, mainly in the United
States, the European Union and Japan.
The capital outflow, Brazzil Magazine says, resulted to great
negative balances in the last three months of the year:
-- US$ 4.639 billion in October,
-- US$ 7.159 billion in November, and
-- US$ 6.373 billion in December.
* PBGC Worries on Detroit 3's Pension Fund
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John D. Stoll at The Wall Street Journal reports that U.S. Pension
Benefit Guaranty Corp. Director Charles E. F. Millard said that
about 1.3 million workers and retirees could see their pensions
slashed if one or more of the automakers were to collapse.
WSJ relates that the PBGC's current deficit would double, as would
the number of people receive pensions from the agency, if General
Motors Corp., Ford Motor Co., and Chrysler LLC were to terminate
their pension plans. According to WSJ, Mr. Millard said that the
pension funds of GM, Ford Motor, and Chrysler would be underfunded
by as much as US$41 billion.
Mr. Millard, WSJ reports, said that the three automakers have well
funded pensions according to the standard accounting rules applied
by the Securities and Exchange Commission.
"An awful lot of people seem to think these plans are well funded
or overfunded. Each of these plans is significantly underfunded
[and] in three years I don't want people coming back and saying,
'How come the PBGC never told us that?'" WSJ quoted Mr. Millard as
saying.
The pension funds of GM, Ford Motor, and Chrysler can cover 76% of
the pension obligations they have made, if they terminate the
pension plans, WSJ states, citing Mr. Millard. PBGC, according to
the report, said that GM's plan is estimated to be about
US$20 billion, or about 20% underfunded, while Chrysler's plan is
34% underfunded, resulting in a US$9 billion-plus shortfall. The
report states that Ford Motor's pension plans likely have a US$12
billion deficit.
Citing PBGC spokesperson Jeffrey Speicher, WSJ relates that the
agency will cover about US$13 billion of the estimated US$41
billion shortfall.
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ATLANTIS CAPITAL: Shareholders to Hear Wind-Up Report on June 13
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The shareholders of Atlantis Capital Fund Limited will hold their
general meeting on June 13, 2009, at 10:00 a.m., to receive the
liquidator's report on the company's wind-up proceedings and
property disposal.
The company's liquidator is:
Lion Support Services Limited
Cumberland House
#27 Cumberland Street, Nassau
New Providence Island, The Bahamas
AUSTIN ATLANTIC: Shareholder Receives Wind-Up Report
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On January 9, 2009, the sole shareholder of Austin Atlantic
Partners Master Fund, Ltd. received the liquidator's report on the
company's wind-up proceedings and property disposal.
The company's liquidator is:
Ogier
c/o Jonathan McLean
Telephone: (345) 815-1705
Facsimile: (345) 949 1986
AUSTIN ATLANTIC: Shareholder Receives Wind-Up Report
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On January 9, 2009, the sole shareholder of Austin Atlantic
Partners, Ltd. received the liquidator's report on the company's
wind-up proceedings and property disposal.
The company's liquidator is:
Ogier
c/o Jonathan McLean
Telephone: (345) 815-1705
Facsimile: (345) 949 1986
CASTLEPEAK LIMITED: Commences Liquidation Proceedings
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The sole shareholder of Castlepeak Limited resolved to voluntarily
liquidate the company's business on September 5, 2008.
Only creditors who were able to file their proofs of debt by
January 8, 2009, will be included in the company's dividend
distribution.
The company's liquidator is:
Maxine Mayhew
1st Floor, Jubilee Buildings
Victoria Street, Douglas, Isle of Man
CZ320-97E LIMITED: Commences Liquidation Proceedings
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At an extraordinary general meeting held on November 25, 2008, the
shareholders of CZ320-97E Limited resolved to voluntarily
liquidate the company's business.
Only creditors who were able to file their proofs of debt by
January 12, 2008, will be included in the company's dividend
distribution.
The company's liquidators are:
Sylvia Lewis
Isabel Mason
P.O. Box 1109, Grand Cayman KY1-1102
Cayman Islands
Telephone: 345 949-7755
Facsimile: 345 949-7634
CZ320-97G LIMITED: Commences Liquidation Proceedings
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At an extraordinary general meeting held on November 25, 2008, the
shareholders of CZ320-97G Limited resolved to voluntarily
liquidate the company's business.
Only creditors who were able to file their proofs of debt by
January 12, 2008, will be included in the company's dividend
distribution.
The company's liquidators are:
Sylvia Lewis
Isabel Mason
P.O. Box 1109, Grand Cayman KY1-1102
Cayman Islands
Telephone: 345 949-7755
Facsimile: 345 949-7634
DRAGON'S LINK: Shareholders Receive Wind-Up Report
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On January 8, 2009, the shareholders of Dragon's Link Company
received the liquidator's report on the company's wind-up
proceedings and property disposal.
The company's liquidator is:
Ellen J. Christian
Piccadilly Cayman Limited
c/o BNP Paribas Bank & Trust Cayman Limited
PO Box 10632, 3rd Floor Royal Bank House
Shedden Road, George Town
Grand Cayman KY1-1006, Cayman Islands
Telephone: 345 945 9208
Fax: 345 945 9210
DRAGON SPIRIT: Shareholders Receive Wind-Up Report
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On January 8, 2009, the shareholders of Dragon Spirit Company
received the liquidator's report on the company's wind-up
proceedings and property disposal.
The company's liquidator is:
Ellen J. Christian
Piccadilly Cayman Limited
c/o BNP Paribas Bank & Trust Cayman Limited
PO Box 10632, 3rd Floor Royal Bank House
Shedden Road, George Town
Grand Cayman KY1-1006, Cayman Islands
Telephone: 345 945 9208
Fax: 345 945 9210
FGI CAPITAL: Commences Liquidation Proceedings
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The sole shareholder of FGI Capital resolved to voluntarily
liquidate the company's business on November 21, 2008.
Only creditors who were able to file their proofs of debt by
December 7, 2008, will be included in the company's dividend
distribution.
The company's liquidator is:
Walkers SPV Limited
c/o Anthony Johnson
Walker House, 87 Mary Street
George Town, Grand Cayman KY1-9002
Cayman Islands
Telephone: (345) 914-6314
LATIN AMERICAN: To Declare Dividend
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Latin American Entertainment Co. intends to declare dividend.
Only creditors who were able to file their proofs of debt by
January 12, 2009, will be included in the company's dividend
distribution.
The company's liquidator is:
Diego Bonomi
2nd Floor, Zabala 1422
Montevideo, Uruguay
PRESTON CAPITAL: Placed Under Voluntary Liquidation
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At an extraordinary general meeting held on November 25, 2008, the
shareholders of Preston Capital Seeder Fund resolved to
voluntarily liquidate the company's business.
Only creditors who were able to file their proofs of debt by
January 8, 2009, will be included in the company's dividend
distribution.
The company's liquidators are:
Giles Kerley
Jan Neveril
Maples Finance Limited, P.O. Box 1093GT
Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands
RAB GOLD: Placed Under Voluntary Liquidation
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At an extraordinary general meeting held on October 31, 2008, the
shareholders of Rab Gold Master I Fund Limited resolved to
voluntarily liquidate the company's business.
Only creditors who were able to file their proofs of debt by
December 25, 2008, will be included in the company's dividend
distribution.
The company's liquidators are:
Giles Kerley
Jan Neveril
Maples Finance Limited, P.O. Box 1093GT
Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands
SKYER II: Placed Under Voluntary Liquidation
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At an extraordinary general meeting held on October 30, 2008, the
shareholders of Skyer II Limited resolved to voluntarily liquidate
the company's business.
Only creditors who were able to file their proofs of debt by
December 25, 2008, will be included in the company's dividend
distribution.
The company's liquidators are:
Prashant Veturkar
Jan Neveril
Maples Finance Limited, P.O. Box 1093GT
Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands
SRS STRATEGIC: Shareholders Receive Wind-Up Report
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On January 7, 2009, the shareholders of SRS Strategic
Opportunities (Cayman) Ltd. received the liquidator's report on
the company's wind-up proceedings and property disposal.
The company's liquidator is:
Anthony Giardina
Stanfield Capital Partners LLC
430 Park Avenue, 11th Floor
New York, New York 10022, U.S.A.
SSG CLO: Placed Under Voluntary Liquidation
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At an extraordinary general meeting held on November 26, 2008, the
shareholders of Skyer II Limited resolved to voluntarily liquidate
the company's business.
Only creditors who were able to file their proofs of debt by
January 8, 2008, will be included in the company's dividend
distribution.
The company's liquidators are:
Onson Mukwedeya
Guy Major
Maples Finance Limited, P.O. Box 1093GT
Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands
STANFIELD CREDIT: Shareholders Receive Wind-Up Report
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On January 7, 2009, the shareholders of Stanfield Credit
Opportunities Ltd. received the liquidator's report on the
company's wind-up proceedings and property disposal.
The company's liquidator is:
Anthony Giardina
Stanfield Capital Partners LLC
430 Park Avenue, 11th Floor
New York, New York 10022, U.S.A.
UG HIDDEN: Members Receive Wind-Up Report
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The members of UG Hidden Dragon Undervalued Assets Fund Limited
met on January 9, 2009, and heard the liquidator's report on the
company's wind-up proceedings and property disposal.
The company's liquidator is:
Ming-Ching Wang
8/F., No. 196, Zhi-Shan Road, Section 2
Shihlin District, Taipei City 111
Taiwan
ZAIS LEVERED: Shareholder Receives Wind-Up Report
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On January 8, 2009, the sole shareholder of Zais Levered Loan
Fund, Ltd. received the liquidator's report on the company's wind-
up proceedings and property disposal.
The company's liquidator is:
Ogier
Shameer Jasani
Telephone: (345) 949 9876
Facsimile: (345) 949 1986
ZAIS LEVERED: Shareholder Receives Wind-Up Report
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On January 8, 2009, the sole shareholder of Zais Levered Loan
Holding Company, Ltd. received the liquidator's report on the
company's wind-up proceedings and property disposal.
The company's liquidator is:
Ogier
Shameer Jasani
Telephone: (345) 949 9876
Facsimile: (345) 949 1986
ZAIS LEVERED: Shareholder Receives Wind-Up Report
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On January 8, 2009, the sole shareholder of Zais Levered Loan
Portfolio Company, SPC. received the liquidator's report on the
company's wind-up proceedings and property disposal.
The company's liquidator is:
Ogier
Shameer Jasani
Telephone: (345) 949 9876
Facsimile: (345) 949 1986
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* DOMINICAN REP: Businesses Leaders Call for Gov't Spending Cuts
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Dominican Republic's business leaders believe that government
spending must be reduced, and that the government should make
clear gestures in this direction, The Dominican Today reports,
citing National Commercial Businesses Organization ("ONEC").
The report relates ONEC President Pedro Perez Gonzalez, while
acknowledging the strength of the commercial banking sector, said
that the country was not immune to the global economic crisis.
The government, Dominican Today notes, meanwhile disclosed it had
sent a letter of intent to the International Monetary Fund on
January 7th, saying that it would reduce public spending and
highlighting the strength of the banking sector.
According to the report, Mr. Gonzalez, referring to the national
summit meeting planned for the end of the month, said the
government had to make clear indications that it would implement
an austerity plan, eliminating unnecessary expenditure and
reviewing the composition of public spending.
These calls follow similar statements from the National Private
Business Council ("Conep"), the Industries Association ("AIRD"),
the National Young Business Association ("ANJE"), business leaders
in the Cibao region and economists in the country, the report
says.
Government spending grew by 21% in 2008, according to Ministry of
Hacienda figures, Dominican Today recalls.
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* ECUADOR: Mulls US$280MM Credit Line from Iran for Pipeline Plan
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Ecuador is seeking a US$280 million credit line from Iran to
invest in a pipeline plan as well as other projects in its energy
sector, PressTV News reports.
According to the report, Derlis Palacios, Ecuador mining and oil
minister, said Iranian officials would come to Ecuador next week
to study plans about oil and gas exploration for project
development in Ecuador's coastal region. The Iranian officials
would also talk about a possible joint venture with Ecuador's
state-owned oil company, Petroecuador, to develop Block 31 in the
country's Amazon region, Minister Palacios said.
As reported in the Troubled Company Reporter - Latin America on
Dec. 9, 2008, The International Herald Tribune said Iran and
Ecuador signed 12 memorandums of understanding during Ecuadorean
President Rafael Correa's visit to Tehran. According to the
report, the agreements signed were in the fields of industry,
energy, oil, banking, health and commerce.
In a TCRLA report on December 17, 2008, Fitch Ratings downgraded
Ecuador's long-term foreign currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR)
to 'RD' from 'CCC' following the expiration of the grace period
for the coupon payment on the 2012 global bonds that was due on
Nov. 15 and the government's announcement that it will selectively
default on all global bonds. The short-term foreign currency
rating was downgraded to 'D' from 'C'. The country ceiling
remains at 'B-'.
* ECUADOR: Makes Overdue Payments to Brazil
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Ecuador has quietly made a US$246.9 million overdue payments to
Brazil on a loan for the construction of a controversial
hydroelectric project, possibly ending a months long diplomatic
dispute, Alan Clendenning of Associated Press reports, citing
Brazil's foreign ministry.
As reported in the Troubled Company Reporter - Latin America on
Nov. 24, 2008, Bloomberg New said Ecuador filed an international
lawsuit to suspend payment on a loan owed to a Brazilian
government bank, charging that the credit's terms are unlawful.
According to Bloomberg News, Jorge Glas, head of Ecuador's
government fund handling the lawsuit, said the loan granted by
BNDES, Brazil's state development bank, was linked to a
construction company that was expelled from Ecuador over a
contractual dispute.
Mr. Glas said the loan had indications of illegalities, Bloomberg
News noted.
As reported in the Troubled Company Reporter - Latin America on
December 17, 2008, Fitch Ratings downgraded Ecuador's long-term
foreign currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) to 'RD' from 'CCC'
following the expiration of the grace period for the coupon
payment on the 2012 global bonds that was due on Nov. 15 and the
government's announcement that it will selectively default on all
global bonds. The short-term foreign currency rating was
downgraded to 'D' from 'C'. The country ceiling remains at 'B-'.
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CABLE & WIRELESS: LIME Wins Inter-Connectivity Dispute W/ Digicel
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Cable and Wireless plc's LIME Jamaica (formerly Cable & Wireless
Jamaica) won its inter-connectivity battle against its rival after
Jamaica's Supreme Court issued an order directing Digicel to
unblock LIME's international circuits, Radio Jamaica News reports.
As reported in the Troubled Company Reporter - Latin America on
January 12, 2009, The Jamaica Gleaner said LIME Jamaica accused
Digicel of blocking calls from LIME customers in other Caribbean
countries to the Digicel network in Jamaica.
Lawrence McNaughton, LIME's executive vice-president of carrier
services for the Caribbean, told The Gleaner in an interview that
LIME customers in the Caribbean and some parts of the United
Kingdom, United States and Canada were unable to contact Digicel
customers in Jamaica. This was because Digicel turned down a
number of circuits, which take traffic from the rest of the region
and from the US and other locations, the same report said.
According to Jamaica News, the court order also prevented Digicel
from disconnecting or otherwise interfering with the inter-
connectivity access capacity provided for under the
Interconnection Agreement between the parties.
LIME, Carribbean 360.com says, citing Jamaica Observer, also
claimed damages for breach of the Interconnection Agreement
between the parties; damages pursuant to the Fair Competition Act;
costs; interest; and any further or other relief which the court
deems just. The matter is scheduled to be heard in court on
February 3.
About LIME
Lime (formerly Cable & Wireless Jamaica) --
http://home.cwjamaica.com/ -- is a provider of national and
international fixed line services. The company is owned 82% by
Cable & Wireless plc. Cable & Wireless Jamaica also owns Jamaica
Digiport International Limited, a company which provides high
speed data and other telecommunications services exclusively to
freezone and offshore companies.
About Cable & Wireless
Headquartered in London, England, Cable & Wireless plc --
http://www.cw.com/-- is an international telecommunications
company. The Company offers mobile, broadband and domestic and
international fixed line services to homes, small and medium-sized
enterprises, corporate customers and governments. It operates in
39 countries through four major operations in the Caribbean,
Panama, Macau and Monaco & Islands. It operates through two
businesses: International and Europe, Asia & US. Its
International business operates full service telecommunications
companies through four major operations in the Caribbean, Panama,
Macau and Monaco and Islands. Its Europe, Asia & US provides
enterprise and carrier solutions to the largest users of telecom
services across the United Kingdom, continental Europe, Asia and
the United States. Its subsidiaries include Cable & Wireless UK,
Cable & Wireless Jamaica Ltd, Cable & Wireless Panama, SA, Cable &
Wireless (Barbados) Ltd and Monaco Telecom SAM.
* * *
According to Bloomberg data, Cable & Wireless plc continues to
carry Moody's "Ba3" long-term corporate family rating, "B1" senior
unsecured debt rating and "Ba3" probability of default rating with
a stable outlook.
The company continues to Standard & Poor's "BB-" long-term foreign
and local issuer credit ratings and "B" short-term foreign and
local issuer credit ratings.
* JAMAICA: Financial Observer Sees Difficult Year for Banks
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Financial observer Darron Thomas is predicting that 2009 will be
an extremely tough year for the country's banking sector, Radio
Jamaica News reports.
According to the report, Mr. Thomas said banks will be hit hard by
the downturn in the economy and there could be the possibility of
a fall-off in revenues.
Mr. Thomas, the report relates, also said income from main stream
activities such as loans is expected to be affected.
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ICONIX BRAND: Enters Joint Venture With New Brands Americas
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Iconix Brand Group, Inc. ("Iconix") has entered into a joint
venture with New Brands Americas LLC ("New Brands") to further
develop and exploit the Iconix brands in Latin America. New
Brands is a member of The Falic Group, a Florida based consortium
owned and operated by Simon, Jerome and Leon Falic.
The joint venture company, Iconix Latin America, will focus on
maximizing royalty revenue via existing and new licensing
agreements for the Iconix portfolio of brands in Mexico, Central
America, South America, and the Caribbean.
In exchange for US$6 million plus other commitments, New Brands
received a 50% interest in the joint venture, which will also have
an option to purchase rights to future brands acquired by Iconix.
Neil Cole, Chairman and CEO of Iconix, commented, "We are pleased
to announce the formation of Iconix Latin America with The Falic
Group. The Falic brothers have extensive expertise and contacts
in the Latin American market. Having locally based partners with
knowledge of the different cultures and markets that comprise this
region will significantly accelerate the growth of our brands
throughout this territory and help us maximize revenue from our
existing licensing base in Latin America. Different from our
joint venture in China, Iconix Latin America will be run as a
traditional licensing business with near-term revenue
opportunity."
Leon Falic, President of New Brands, commented, "This exciting
venture will enable us to capitalize on the ever growing Latin
American market for proven U.S. brands. Because of recent
demographic changes in Latin America, we feel that this a unique
opportunity to bring the Iconix brands to a thriving new group of
consumers there. We are looking forward to working with Neil and
his team at Iconix to maximize each brand."
About New Brands Americas
New Brands Americas LLC is a member of The Falic Group of
companies, which are involved in the retail sale, manufacture and
international distribution of luxury goods. The Falic Group owns
and operates Duty Free Americas, Inc., the largest duty free
retail store operator in the Americas, with over 150 duty free
shops located in major international airports and border
crossings. The Falic Group also owns the House of Christian
Lacroix and several fragrance and cosmetics brands, including
Urban Decay, Hard Candy and Animale, and holds the worldwide
license to manufacture and distribute fragrances and cosmetics
under the Perry Ellis brand name. Members of The Falic Group
serve as international distributors of numerous luxury brands,
such as Diageo, Pernod Ricard, Moet Hennessy, Lancome, Christian
Dior, Gucci, Bvlgari, Cartier, Montblanc, Hermes, Ed Hardy, Guess
and others.
About Iconix Brand
Based in New York City, Iconix Brand Group Inc. (Nasdaq: ICON)
-- http://www.iconixbrand.com/-- owns fashion brands to retail
distribution from the luxury market. The company licenses its
brands to retailers and manufacturers worldwide. The group has
international licenses in Mexico, Japan and the United Kingdom.
* * *
As reported in the Troubled Company Reporter-Latin America on
Dec. 12, 2007, Standard & Poor's Ratings Service assigned its bank
loan and recovery ratings to apparel brand manager and licensor
Iconix Brand Group Inc.'s proposed US$60 million add-on term loan
facility. The add-on was rated 'BB', two notches above the
corporate credit rating, with a '1' recovery rating, indicating
the expectation of very high (90%-100%) recovery in the event of a
default.
At the same time, S&P raised the rating on the existing US$212.5
million loan facility to 'BB', from 'BB-', and revised the
recovery rating to '1' from '2'.
S&P affirmed the 'B+' corporate credit rating on the company.
The outlook is negative. The group had about US$642.2 million
in debt at Sept. 30, 2007.
MERISANT WORLDWIDE: Financial Woes Cue Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
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Merisant Worldwide Inc. together with five of its affiliates filed
a voluntary petition under Chapter 11 of the United States
Bankruptcy Code in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the
District of Delaware, various sources report.
The company posted US$331,077,041 in total assets and
US$560,742,486 in total debts in its filing. The company owes
US$362,128,760 in note debts to Wells Fargo Bank Minnesota
National Association; 2,521,483 to ACH Food Companies, distributor
and customer; and US$500,000 in contract to Sergio Miguel Chase,
among others.
"This is a financial restructuring of our balance sheet,
not an operational restructuring of our business," Bloomberg
quoted Paul Block, the company chief executive officer, as saying
"We've already taken aggressive steps to cut costs and make
Merisant more efficient."
According to Mr. Block, the company anticipates converting a
significant amount of our debt to equity, which will be positive
for Merisant, our customers and employees. The restructuring will
free up more cash to invest in our business, Bloomberg relates.
The company told Tribune Co. that the current turmoil in the
credit markets made bank financing unavailable to it to refinance
its near-term maturities and interest payments.
Troubled Company Reporter said on Jan. 9, 2009, the company has a
US$35 million revolving credit and a US$7.4 million term loan that
mature on Jan. 11, 2009.
In its Form 10-Q submitted to the Securities and Exchange
Commission in November 2008, the company acknowledged that it
is highly leveraged. At Sept. 30, 2008, the company and its
subsidiaries, including Merisant Company, had US$553,557,000 of
long-term debt outstanding, consisting of US$135,136 aggregate
principal amount of the company's 121/4% senior subordinated
discount notes due 2014, US$225,000,000 aggregate principal amount
of Merisant's 91/2% senior subordinated notes due 2013, and
US$193,421,000 aggregate principal amount outstanding under
Merisant's senior credit agreement, excluding capital lease
obligations of US$89 and unused commitments on the revolving
portion of the Senior Credit Agreement of US$21,000,000.
At September 30, 2008, borrowings under the Senior Credit
Agreement included US$7,416,000 (Term A) aggregate principal
amount of term loans bearing annual interest of 8.35%,
US$174,005,000 (Term B) aggregate principal amount of term loans
bearing annual interest of 6.40% and US$12,000,000 aggregate
principal amount in revolver commitments, bearing annual interest
of 5.97%. The Term A loans are euro-denominated and are
translated into U.S. dollars at the spot rate as of September 30,
2008.
The Term A loans and the revolver commitment are scheduled to
terminate in January 2009 and all amounts thereunder are scheduled
to be repaid. Most of the Term B loans (US$171,803,000) are due
at its final maturity in January 2010. Additionally, interest on
the Discount Notes will become payable in cash commencing on
May 15, 2009. Semiannual interest payments of US$8.6 million are
required. The indenture governing the Notes limits Merisant's
ability to pay dividends or loan cash to the Company, which has no
operations of its own.
As of November 13, 2008, borrowings under Merisant's revolving
credit facility were US$28,000,000. In aggregate, during the
twelve months ending September 30, 2009, the company and Merisant
are scheduled to pay US$78,300,000 of principal and interest under
the Company and Merisant's primary debt obligations.
"Given the disruptions in the credit and financial markets in
recent months, uncertainty exists as to whether we will be able to
generate results from operations or consummate transactions
sufficient to enable us to make all of these payments," Merisant
said in their third quarter 2008 report.
Merisant said it is engaged in discussions with certain of its
secured lenders and debt security holders as well as potential
financing sources with regard to refinancing or restructuring all
or a portion of its debt obligations. "However, there can be no
assurance that we will be able to refinance, replace or amend our
outstanding debt obligations on terms favorable to us, or at all,
particularly given current financial conditions."
About Merisant Worldwide
Headquartered in Chicago, Merisant Worldwide, Inc. is a leading
global producer and marketing of low-calorie and zero calorie
tabletop sweeteners, including Equal(R) and PureVia(TM). Equal(R)
is sweetened with aspartame. Sales were approximately
$277 million for the twelve months ended September 30, 2008.
* * *
As reported by the Jan. 7, 2009 issue of the Troubled Company
Reporter, Moody's Investors Service lowered the ratings of
Merisant Worldwide, Inc., including the company's probability of
default and corporate family ratings to Ca from Caa3. The ratings
agency said the company's weak credit metrics severely limit its
financial flexibility, especially in the current credit market.
Global competition from well capitalized Splenda(R)(produced by a
subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson) has eroded sales and market share
over the past several years. Leverage also increased in 2003 to
fund an equity distribution. For the twelve months ended
September 30, 2008 debt to EBITDA was unsustainable at
approximately 25 times. The company's weak credit metrics
severely limit its financial flexibility, especially in the
current credit market.
As reported by the TCR on Dec. 19, 2008, Standard & Poor's Ratings
Services said that it lowered its ratings on Chicago, Illinois-
based Merisant Worldwide Inc. and operating company Merisant Co.,
including its corporate credit rating, to 'CC' from 'CCC'.
MERISANT WORLDWIDE: Case Summary & 29 Largest Unsecured Creditors
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Debtor: Merisant Worldwide, Inc., Debtor
33 North Dearborn Street, Suite 200
Chicago, IL 60602
Bankruptcy Case No.: 09-10059
Debtor-affiliates filing separate Chapter 11 petitions:
Entity Case No.
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Merisant Company 09-10060
Merisant Foreign Holdings I, Inc. 09-10061
Merisant US, Inc. 09-10062
Whole Earth Sweetener Company, LLC. 09-10063
Whole Earth Foreign Holdings, LLC 09-10064
Related Information: The Debtors sells low-calorie tabletop
sweetener. The Debtors' brands are Equal(R)
and Canderel(R). The Debtors' headquarter is
located in Chicago, Illinois, and have
principal regional offices in Mexico City,
Mexico; Neuchatel, Switzerland; Paris,
France; and Singapore. In addition, the
Debtors own and operate manufacturing
facilities in Manteno, Illinois, and Zarate,
Argentina, and own processing lines that are
operated exclusively for the Debtors at
plants located in Bergisch and Stendal,
Germany and Bangkrason, Thailand.
As of March 28, 2008, the Debtors have 20
active direct and indirect subsidiaries,
including five subsidiaries in the United
States, six subsidiaries in Europe, five
subsidiaries in Mexico, Central America and
South America, and three subsidiaries in the
Asia Pacific region, including Australia and
India. Furthermore, the Debtors' Swiss
subsidiary holds a 50% interest in a joint
venture in the Philippines.
Merisant Worldwide holds 100% interest in
Merisant Company.
See: http://www.merisant.com/
Chapter 11 Petition Date: January 9, 2009
Court: District of Delaware (Delaware)
Judge: Peter J. Walsh
Debtor Bankruptcy Counsel: Sidley Austin LLP
One South Dearborn
Chicago, Illinois 60603
Debtors' Delaware Counsel: Robert S. Brady, Esq.
bankfilings@ycst.com
Young, Conaway, Stargatt & Taylor LLP
The Brandywine Bldg.
1000 West Street, 17th Floor
P.O. Box 391
Wilmington, DE 19899-0391
Tel: (302) 571-6600
Fax: (302) 571-1253
Financial Advisor: Blackstone Advisory Services LLP
345 Park Avenue
New York, New York 10154
Claims Agent: Epiq Bankruptcy Solutions LLC
757 Third Avenue, 3rd Floor
New York, New York 10017
The Debtors' financial condition as of November 30, 2008:
Total Assets: US$331,077,041
Total Debts: US$560,742,486
The Debtors' Largest Unsecured Creditors:
Entity Nature of Claim Claim Amount
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Wells Fargo Bank Minnesota note debts US$362,128,760
National Association
c/o Wells Fargo Corporate
Trust Services
MAC N9303-110
Sixth and Marquette Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55479
Attn: Debra McNamee
Tel: (613) 667-6245
Fax: (612) 667-9825
ACH Food Companies distributor/ $2,521,483
7171 Goodlett Farms Pkwy customer
Memphis, TN 38106
Attn: General Counsel
Fax: (901) 381-2906
Sergio Miguel Chase contract $500,000
Imperio Guarania SA
Canada del Carmen 3069
2069 Luque, Paraguay
Tel: +595 (21) 681558
Fax: +595 (981) 402137
Kuehne & Nagel Corp. shipping $453,141
Corn Products International trade debt $338,926
McDonnel Boehnen Hulbert services $223,893
Heartland Sweeteners LLC trade debt $223,123
The Royal Group trade debt $204,922
Kirkwood Communications marketing $146,749
Roc-Tenn Company trade debt $146,111
Brand Architecture trade debt $129,842
International
Coating Place Inc. trade debt $127,689
Kankakee County Treasurer tax $123,000
Ladas & Parry trade debt $114,885
Advantages Sales & Marketing distributor $104,318
Jen-Coat Incorporated trade debt $103,366
DSC Logistics shipping $92,500
FedEx Freight East Inc. shipping $75,000
Key West Metal Industries Inc. trade debt $73,510
Calorie Control Council marketing $71,730
Holohan Heating & Sheet Metal trade debt $68,349
Northwest Pallets trade debt $67,164
C&S Wholesale Grocer trade debt $65,645
Catalina Marketing marketing $62,550
Brady Enterprises Inc. trade debt $61,446
David Kessler & Associates trade debt $36,000
Inc.
TS Logistics Inc. shipping $35,000
Schawgraphics Incorporated trade debt $32,451
Synovate marketing $32,000
The petition was signed by Jonathan W. Cole, the company's vice
president, general counsel and secretary.
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INTERNATIONAL TEXTILE: Obtains US$30 Million Additional Funding
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International Textile Group, Inc., reported that on December 29,
2008, three investment funds that are affiliated with Wilbur L.
Ross, Jr., the chairman of the board of directors of the company,
provided additional funding to the company in the aggregate
principal amount of US$30 million.
The company intends to use this funding for general corporate
purposes in support of its apparel business, including providing
additional funding to certain of its international greenfield
initiatives. This funding is evidenced by subordinated promissory
notes issued to each of WLR IV Parallel ESC, L.P., WLR Recovery
Fund III, L.P. and WLR Recovery Fund IV, L.P. in the principal
amounts of US$90,000, US$2,730,000 and US$27,180,000,
respectively.
Mr. Ross and his affiliates own approximately 82% of the company's
common stock, and approximately 87% of the company's outstanding
voting power.
The 2008 Subordinated Promissory Notes bear interest at a rate of
18.0% per annum. Interest on the 2008 Subordinated Promissory
Notes is payable semi-annually on March 31 and September 30 of
each year, and is payable-in-kind through the conversion of
interest to additional principal amounts. The 2008 Subordinated
Promissory Notes mature on June 6, 2012, and may be prepaid in
whole or part at any time prior thereto without penalty.
Lenders Waive Non-Compliance
On December 24, 2008, International Textile Group and the holders
of the company's US$80 million senior subordinated notes due June
6, 2011, entered into Amendment No. 2 to the Senior Subordinated
Note Purchase Agreement. Pursuant to the Amended Note Purchase
Agreement, the holders of the Notes waived the company's non-
compliance with an international greenfield indebtedness
limitation contained in the Note Purchase Agreement. The Amended
Note Purchase Agreement also modified that international
greenfield indebtedness limitation to provide for an aggregate
basket of US$165 million, and includes an Excess U.S. Collateral
Coverage Ratio to which the company is subject.
Also on December 24, 2008, the company and certain of its U.S.
subsidiaries, General Electric Capital Corporation and the other
signatories thereto entered into the Consent and Amendment No. 14
to that certain Credit Agreement, dated as of December 29, 2006.
The Amended Credit Agreement, among other things, permits the
granting of the subordinated liens to the holders of the Notes.
Re-Alignment
International Textile Group, on November 26, 2008, disclosed that
it is realigning its apparel fabric divisions to create a single
apparel fabrics division. The consolidated division will include
the Cone Denim and Burlington WorldWide divisions and their
associated product brands. The company is in the process of
developing the new organizational structure. In addition, the
company is making further reductions in connection with the
previously-announced closure of a facility in Hildesheim, Germany,
which is a part of the company's automotive safety products
division. The division consolidation, related reductions and the
Hildesheim facility closure are expected to result in annual
compensation savings of approximately US$8 million to
US$9 million. The company expects to incur employee severance
costs, estimated to be in a range of US$5.2 million to US$5.7
million that would be recognized as a charge to earnings in the
fourth quarter of fiscal 2008.
3rd Quarter Results
For the three months ended September 30, 2008, the company posted
a net loss of US$62,748,000 compared with a net loss of
US$16,181,000 for the same period a year earlier.
Willis C. Moore, III, executive vice president and chief financial
officer, disclosed in a regulatory filing dated November 14, 2008,
that the company has incurred significant operating losses and
negative cash flows from operating activities, and has a
significant amount of outstanding debt, which is scheduled to
mature at various times in 2009, which raises substantial doubt
about the company's ability to continue as a going concern. "As
the company's current cash flows are not sufficient to service its
working capital and capital expenditure needs as well as the debt
that is scheduled to mature over the next twelve months, the
company's ability to continue as a going concern is dependent upon
(i) its ability to refinance its existing debt maturing at various
times during 2009, (ii) remain in compliance with the covenant
requirements of our existing debt, (iii) obtain additional equity
contributions or debt financing, (iv) reduce expenditures and
attain further operating efficiencies, and, (v) ultimately, to
generate greater revenue and gross profit. Given the current
economic and credit environment as well as the company's financial
performance year-to-date, there can be no assurance as to the
availability of any necessary financing and, if available, that
any potential source of funds would be available on terms and
conditions acceptable to us, or that we will be able to achieve
profitable operations and positive cash flows."
As of September 30, 2008, the company's balance sheet showed total
assets of US$944,410,000, total liabilities of US$720,658,000,
minority interest of US$13,286,000, and total stockholders' equity
of US$210,466,000.
A full-text copy of the company's quarterly report is available
for free at: http://researcharchives.com/t/s?37bc
About International Textile
International Textile Group, Inc., is a global, diversified
textile manufacturer headquartered in Greensboro, North Carolina,
with operations principally in the United States, China, Germany,
Poland, Nicaragua, Mexico and Vietnam. The company produces
automotive safety (including airbag fabric and airbag cushions),
apparel, government uniform, technical and specialty textile
products.
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* Fitch Reports Summary of Rating Actions Taken Last December
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The following is the comprehensive list of Fitch Ratings' 63 Latin
America national scale rating changes for the month of December,
which include: upgrades, downgrades, Rating Outlook and Rating
Watch revisions, and withdrawn ratings. These rating changes were
previously announced via separate press releases in Spanish or
Portuguese.
Fitch upgraded these National ratings:
Municipio de Reynosa, Tamps. (Mexico)
-- National long-term rating to 'A+(mex)' from 'A(mex)'; Outlook
revised to Stable from Positive;
-- Rating Actions took place on Dec. 04, 2008.
Fitch has also downgraded these ratings:
Transa Securitizadora S.A. (Chile)
-- Serie A Septimo Patrimonio Separado de Transa Securitizadora
S.A. national long-term rating to 'AA(chl)' from 'AAA(chl)';
-- Serie B Septimo Patrimonio Separado de Transa Securitizadora
S.A. national long-term rating to 'A(chl)' from 'AA(chl)';
-- Rating Actions took place on Dec. 01, 2008.
Inmobiliaria Ruba S.A. de C.V. (Mexico)
-- National long-term rating to 'A-(mex)' from 'A(mex)'; Outlook
revised to Stable;
-- Rating Actions took place on Dec. 02, 2008.
Metrofinanciera, S.A. de C.V., SOFOM E.N.R. (Metrofinanciera) -
Administrador de Activos Financieros de Credito (Mexico)
-- National long-term rating to 'AAFC4(mex)' from 'AAFC3+(mex)';
-- METROCB03-2 national long-term rating to 'BBB(mex)' Outlook
Negative from 'A(mex)' Outlook Negative;
-- METROCB03-3 national long-term rating to 'BBB(mex)' Outlook
Negative from 'A(mex)' Outlook Negative;
-- METROCB03-7 national long-term rating to 'BBB(mex)' Outlook
Negative from 'A(mex)' Outlook Negative;
-- METROCB07-2 national long-term rating to 'C(mex)' from
'BB(mex)' Outlook Negative;
-- METROCB07-3 national long-term rating to 'BBB(mex)' Outlook
Negative from 'A(mex)' Outlook Negative;
-- METROCB07-4 national long-term rating to 'C(mex)' from
'BB(mex)' Outlook Negative;
-- Metrofinanciera Trust 650 Class A national long-term rating
to 'BBB(mex)' Outlook Negative from 'A(mex)' Outlook
Negative;
-- Metrofinanciera Trust 650 Class B national long-term rating
to 'C(mex)' from 'BB(mex)' Outlook Negative;
-- Rating Actions took place on Dec. 02, 2008.
Empresas IANSA S.A. (Chile)
-- National long-term rating to 'BBB-(chl)' from 'A-(chl)';
-- National Equity Rating to 'primera clase nivel 3(chl)' from
'primera clase nivel 2(chl)';
-- Rating Actions took place on Dec. 03, 2008.
Uniao de Industrias Petroquimicas S.A. (Unipar) (Brasil)
-- National long-term rating to 'A-(bra)' Outlook Negative from
'A(bra)' Rating Watch Negative;
-- Rating Actions took place on Dec. 05, 2008.
Concesionaria Zonalta, SA de CV Autopista El Altar-Santa Ana
(Mexico)
-- Emision con clave de pizarra ZONALCB 06U national long-term
rating to 'A-(mex)' from 'AA+(mex)'; placed on Rating Watch
Negative;
-- Rating Actions took place on Dec. 09, 2008.
Grupo Industrial Saltillo, S.A. de C.V. (Mexico)
-- National long-term rating to 'CCC(mex)' Rating Watch Negative
from 'BB(mex)' Rating Watch Negative;
-- Rating Actions took place on Dec. 15, 2008.
Industrias Venoco, C.A. Venezuela, LLC (Venezuela)
-- National long-term rating to 'BBB(ven)' from 'A-(ven)';
-- National short-term rating to 'F3(ven)' from 'F2(ven)';
-- Rating Actions took place on Dec. 16, 2008.
Sociedad Nacional de Garantias Reciprocas para la Mediana y
Pequena Industria, S.A. (SOGAMPI) (Venezuela)
-- National long-term rating to 'A+(ven)' from 'AA-(ven)';
-- Rating Actions took place on Dec. 17, 2008.
Banco Bice (Argentina)
-- National long-term rating to 'A-(arg)' from 'AA-(arg)';
-- Rating Actions took place on Dec. 18, 2008.
Banco Hipotecario, S.A. (Argentina)
-- National long-term rating to 'A+(arg)' from 'AA-(arg)';
-- Rating Actions took place on Dec. 18, 2008.
Tarjeta Naranja S.A. (Argentina)
-- National long-term rating to 'A+(arg)' from 'AA-(arg)';
-- Rating Actions took place on Dec. 18, 2008.
Tarjetas Cuyanas (Argentina)
-- National long-term rating to 'A-(arg)' from 'A(arg)';
-- Rating Actions took place on Dec. 18, 2008.
Banco de la Nacion (Argentina)
-- Endeudamiento de largo plazo to 'A+(arg)' from 'AA-(arg)';
-- Rating Actions took place on Dec. 18, 2008.
Banco de Inversion y Comercio Exterior (Argentina)
-- Endeudamiento de largo plazo to 'A+(arg)' from 'AA-(arg)';
-- Rating Actions took place on Dec. 18, 2008.
Credilogros Cia. Financiera S.A. (Argentina)
-- Obligaciones Negociables national long-term rating to 'BBB-
(arg)' from 'BBB+(arg)';
-- Rating Actions took place on Dec. 18, 2008.
UBF Garantias & Seguros S.A. (Brasil)
-- National Insurer Financial Strength to 'BBB(bra)' from 'A-
(bra)'; placed on Rating Watch Negative;
-- Rating Actions took place on Dec. 19, 2008.
CMF Garantizados I (Argentina)
-- Valores de Deuda Fiduciaria (VDF) national long-term rating
to 'A+(arg)' from 'AA-(arg)';
-- Rating Actions took place on Dec. 19, 2008.
Galtrust I (Argentina)
-- TD Clase B National long-term rating to 'A+(arg)' from 'AA-
(arg)';
-- Rating Actions took place on Dec. 19, 2008.
Pagan III provincial debt ser Pagan III (Pro 6) (Argentina)
-- Valores Representativos de Deuda (VRD) national long-term
rating to 'A+(arg)' from 'AA-(arg)';
-- Rating Actions took place on Dec. 19, 2008.
Pagan IV repackaged debt ser Pagan IV (Global 08) (Argentina)
-- Valores Representativos de Deuda (VRD) national long-term
rating to 'A+(arg)' from 'AA-(arg)';
-- Rating Actions took place on Dec. 19, 2008.
UBS BRINSON FORESTAL I Forestal fund ser UBS BRINSON I (Argentina)
-- Valores Representativos de Deuda (VRD) national long-term
rating to 'BB(arg)' from 'BBB(arg)'; placed on Rating Watch
Negative;
-- Rating Actions took place on Dec. 19, 2008.
Fondo Fiduciario para el Desarrollo Provincial - BOGAR (Argentina)
-- Bonos Garantizados 2018 national long-term rating to
'A+(arg)' from 'AA-(arg)';
-- Bonos Garantizados 2020 national long-term rating to
'A+(arg)' from 'AA-(arg)';
-- Rating Actions took place on Dec. 22, 2008.
Euromayor S.A. de Inversiones (Argentina)
-- National long-term rating to 'BB-(arg)' from 'BB(arg)';
-- Rating Actions took place on Dec. 23, 2008.
DaimlerChrysler Financial Services Venezuela, LLC (Venezuela)
-- National long-term rating to 'CC(ven)' from 'BB-(ven)';
-- National short-term rating to 'C(ven)' from 'B(ven)';
-- Rating Actions took place on Dec. 29, 2008.
Cooperativa De Seguros De Vida Puerto Rico (Puerto Rico)
-- Insurer Financial Strength to 'BBq(pri)' from 'BBBq(pri)';
-- Rating Actions took place on Dec. 30, 2008.
Silvio Santos Participacoes S/C Ltda (Brasil)
-- National long-term rating to 'BBB(bra)' from 'BBB+(bra)';
-- Rating Actions took place on Dec. 30, 2008.
Soldaduras y Tuberias de Oriente, C.A. (SOLTUCA) (Venezuela)
-- National long-term rating to 'BBB(ven)' from 'A(ven)';
-- National short-term rating to 'F3(ven)' from 'F1(ven)';
-- Rating Actions took place on Dec. 30, 2008.
These Outlook Revisions and Rating Watch changes were made:
Corporacion Interamericana de Entretenimiento (CIE) (Mexico)
-- National long-term rating 'A+(mex)'; placed on Rating Watch
Negative;
-- National short-term rating 'F1(mex)'; placed on Rating Watch
Negative;
-- Senior unsecured national long-term rating 'A+(mex)'; placed
on Rating Watch Negative;
-- Rating Actions took place on Dec. 02, 2008.
La Interamericana Compania de Seguros Generales S.A. (LIG) (Chile)
-- National Scale insurer financial strength (IFS) 'AA+(chl)';
removed from Rating Watch Evolving; the Outlook is Stable;
-- Rating Actions took place on Dec. 03, 2008.
AIG Union Y Desarrollo, S.A. y Filial (AIG Union) (San Salvador)
-- National Scale insurer financial strength (IFS) 'AA(slv)';
removed from Rating Watch Evolving; the Outlook is Stable;
-- Rating Actions took place on Dec. 03, 2008.
AIG S.A. Seguros de Personas (AIG Personas) (San Salvador)
-- National Scale insurer financial strength (IFS) 'AA-(slv)';
removed from Rating Watch Evolving; the Outlook is Stable;
-- Rating Actions took place on Dec. 03, 2008.
Grupo Posadas, S.A. de C.V. (Mexico)
-- National long-term rating 'A+(mex)'; Outlook revised to
Negative from Stable;
-- Rating Actions took place on Dec. 03, 2008.
Metrofinanciera, S.A. De C.V. (Mexico)
-- National long-term rating 'BBB(mex)'; placed on Rating Watch
Evolving;
-- National short-term rating 'F3(mex)'; placed on Rating Watch
Evolving;
-- Rating Actions took place on Dec. 04, 2008.
Fundo de Investimento em Direitos Creditorios Panamericano
Veiculos I (Brasil)
-- Consumer loans Senior Shares 2007-1 national long-term rating
'AA(bra)'; placed on Rating Watch Negative;
-- Consumer loans Subordinated Shares Class A national long-term
rating 'BBB+(bra)'; placed on Rating Watch Negative;
-- Rating Actions took place on Dec. 04, 2008.
Bice Vida Compania de Seguros S.A. (Chile)
-- National Scale insurer financial strength (IFS) 'AA+(chl)';
Outlook revised to Negative from Stable;
-- Rating Actions took place on Dec. 05, 2008.
Prudential Bank S.A. (Mexico)
-- National long-term rating 'AA(mex)'; Outlook revised to
Negative;
-- Rating Actions took place on Dec. 08, 2008.
Empresas La Polar S.A. (Chile)
-- National long-term rating 'A(chl)'; Outlook revised to
Negative from Stable;
-- Rating Actions took place on Dec. 10, 2008.
S.A.C.I. Falabella (Chile)
-- National long-term rating 'AA(chl)'; Outlook revised to
Negative from Stable;
-- Falabella commercial paper national long-term rating
'AA(chl)'; Outlook revised to Negative;
-- Falabella senior unsecured national long-term rating
'AA(chl)'; Outlook revised to Negative;
-- Rating Actions took place on Dec. 10, 2008.
Grupo Bimbo, S.A. De C.V. (Mexico)
-- National long-term rating 'AAA(mex)'; placed on Rating Watch
Negative;
-- Senior unsecured national long-term rating 'AAA(mex)'; placed
on Rating Watch Negative;
-- Rating Actions took place on Dec. 10, 2008.
Corporacion GEO, S.A. de C.V. (Mexico)
-- National long-term rating 'A(mex)'; placed on Rating Watch
Negative;
-- Senior unsecured national long-term rating 'AA(chl)'; placed
on Rating Watch Negative;
-- Rating Actions took place on Dec. 15, 2008.
C.A. La Electricidad de Caracas S.A. (EDC) (Venezuela)
-- National long-term rating 'AAA(ven)'; Outlook revised to
Stable from Negative;
-- Rating Actions took place on Dec. 16, 2008.
Estado de Quintana Roo (Mexico)
-- National long-term rating 'A(mex)'; Outlook revised to Stable
from Positive;
-- Rating Actions took place on Dec. 17, 2008.
Coca-Cola Embonor S.A. (Embonor) (Chile)
-- National long-term rating 'A+(chl)'; Outlook revised to
Positive from Stable;
-- Rating Actions took place on Dec. 19, 2008.
Corporacion Interamericana de Entretenimiento (CIE) (Mexico)
-- National long-term rating 'A+(mex)'; placed on Rating Watch
Negative;
-- National short-term rating 'F1(mex)'; placed on Rating Watch
Negative;
-- Rating Actions took place on Dec. 20, 2008.
Banco Mercantil do Brasil S.A. (Brasil)
-- National long-term rating 'BBB-(bra)'; Outlook revised to
Stable from Negative;
-- Rating Actions took place on Dec. 23, 2008.
Distribucion y Servicio D&S S.A. (D&S) (Chile)
-- National long-term rating 'AA-(chl)'; placed on Rating Watch
Evolving;
-- National long-term rating 'F1(chl)'; placed on Rating Watch
Evolving;
-- Rating Actions took place on Dec. 23, 2008.
Coca-Cola Polar S.A. (Kopolar) (Chile)
-- National long-term rating 'A+(chl)'; Outlook revised to
Positive from Stable;
-- Rating Actions took place on Dec. 30, 2008.
Credito con Educacion Rural (CRECER) (Bolivia)
-- National long-term rating 'BBB(bol)'; Outlook revised to
Stable from Positive;
-- National short-term rating 'F2(bol)'; Outlook revised to
Stable from Positive;
-- National long-term Local Currency rating 'A-(bol)'; Outlook
revised to Stable from Positive;
-- National short-term rating 'F1(bol)'; Outlook revised to
Stable from Positive;
-- Rating Actions took place on Dec. 31, 2008.
BCI Securitizadora S.A.
-- National long-term rating 'AA(chl)'; placed on Rating Watch
Positive;
-- Rating Actions took place on Dec. 31, 2008.
These ratings were affirmed and withdrawn:
Empresas AquaChile S.A. (AquaChile) (Chile)
-- National short-term rating 'Primera Clase Nivel 4 (chl)';
-- Rating Actions took place on Dec. 01, 2008.
Boulevard Turistico del Atlantico (Republica Dominicana)
-- Bonos national long-term rating 'A-(dom)';
-- Rating Actions took place on Dec. 02, 2008.
Petroflex Industria e Comercio S.A. (Brasil)
-- National long-term rating 'A+(bra)';
-- Rating Actions took place on Dec. 05, 2008.
ItauBank Leasing S.A. Arrendamento Mercantil (Brasil)
-- National long-term rating 'AAA(bra)';
-- Rating Actions took place on Dec. 10, 2008.
Municipio de Nicolas Romero, E.M. (Mexico)
-- National long-term rating 'BB(mex)';
-- Rating Actions took place on Dec. 15, 2008.
Capitales Asociados de America CAAMSA, S.A. (CAAMSA), (Venezuela)
-- National long-term rating 'B2(ven)';
-- Rating Actions took place on Dec. 16, 2008.
Sociedad Inversiones Electricas del Sur Dos Ltda. (Electricas II)
(Chile)
-- Senior unsecured bonds ser A national long-term rating
'A(chl)';
-- Rating Actions took place on Dec. 18, 2008.
Usina Termoeletrica de Anapolis Ltda. (UTE Daia) (Brasil)
-- CCB ser CCB National long-term rating 'BBB+(bra)';
-- Rating Actions took place on Dec. 22, 2008.
La Holando Sudamericana Compania de Seguros S.A. (Argentina)
-- National short-term rating 'A-(arg)';
-- Rating Actions took place on Dec. 26, 2008.
Banco Finansur (Argentina)
-- National short-term rating 'A3(arg)';
-- Rating Actions took place on Dec. 29, 2008.
Rombo Compania Financiera (Argentina)
-- Serie 3 de ON national long-term rating 'AA-(arg)';
-- Rating Actions took place on Dec. 29, 2008.
Alpargatas S.A.I.C. (Argentina)
-- National long-term rating 'BBB-(arg)';
-- Rating Actions took place on Dec. 30, 2008.
National Ratings are an assessment of credit quality relative to
the rating of the 'best' credit risk in a country. This 'best'
risk will normally, although not always, be assigned to all
financial commitments issued or guaranteed by the sovereign state.
* Large Companies With Insolvent Balance Sheets
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Total
Shareholders Total
Equity Assets
Company Ticker (US$MM) (US$MM)
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ARGENTINA
SOC COMERCIAL PL COME AR -747305024 422118016
COMERCIAL PLA-BL COMEB AR -747305024 422118016
COMERCIAL PL-C/E COMEC AR -747305024 422118016
IMPSAT FIBER NET IMPTQ US -17165000 535007008
SOC COMERCIAL PL CVVIF US -747305024 422118016
COMERCIAL PL-ADR SCPDS LI -747305024 422118016
SOC COMERCIAL PL CAD IX -747305024 422118016
SOC COMERCIAL PL CADN SW -747305024 422118016
IMPSAT FIBER-$US IMPTD AR -17165000 535007008
COMERCIAL PLAT-$ COMED AR -747305024 422118016
IMPSAT FIBER NET XIMPT SM -17165000 535007008
SOC COMERCIAL PL SCDPF US -747305024 422118016
IMPSAT FIBER-CED IMPT AR -17165000 535007008
IMPSAT FIBER-BLK IMPTB AR -17165000 535007008
IMPSAT FIBER-C/E IMPTC AR -17165000 535007008
IMPSAT FIBER NET 330902Q GR -17165000 535007008
BRAZIL
TELEBRAS-ADR RTB US -187984000 226080000
FABRICA RENAUX FTRX3 BZ -55261000 126672000
TEC TOY SA-PREF TOYB5 BZ -2539000 41684000
TEXTEIS RENAUX RENXON BZ -135343008 86140000
TEXTEIS RENAUX RENXPN BZ -135343008 86140000
SCHLOSSER SCLO3 BZ -95113000 45358000
SANSUY SA SNSYON BZ -63134000 235182000
SCHLOSSER SA SCHON BZ -95113000 45358000
SCHLOSSER SA-PRF SCHPN BZ -95113000 45358000
SAUIPE SA PSEGON BZ -16319050 17641202
TELEBRAS-CM RCPT RCTB30 BZ -187984000 226080000
TELEBRAS-CM RCPT RCTB31 BZ -187984000 226080000
TEKA-ADR TEKAY US -449536992 526557984
BOMBRIL SA-ADR BMBBY US -485678016 442846016
TELEBRAS-PF RCPT RCTB40 BZ -187984000 226080000
TELEBRAS-PF RCPT RCTB41 BZ -187984000 226080000
MARAMBAIA-PREF CTMMF US -1381000 79728000
TELEBRAS-CEDE PF RCTB4 AR -187984000 226080000
TELEBRAS-RCT PRF TELB10 BZ -187984000 226080000
BOTUCATU-PREF STRP4 BZ -3164000 66833000
STAROUP SA STARON BZ -3164000 66833000
TECBLU-PREF A TBLUAN BZ -13127000 14637000
TELEBRAS-PF RCPT TBAPF US -187984000 226080000
TELEBRAS-ADR TBASY US -187984000 226080000
TELEBRAS-ADR TBH US -187984000 226080000
TELEBRAS-ADR TBAPY US -187984000 226080000
GASCOIGNE EMPREE 1GASON BZ -1048602048 1586146944
TECEL S JOSE-PRF SJOS4 BZ -37557000 79567000
TELEBRAS SA TBASF US -187984000 226080000
AZEVEDO-PREF AZEV4 BZ -10976000 116398000
TELEBRAS-PF RCPT CBRZF US -187984000 226080000
SANSUY-PREF A SNSY5 BZ -63134000 235182000
WETZEL SA-PREF MWELPN BZ -8903000 150210992
SCHLOSSER-PREF SCLO4 BZ -95113000 45358000
SANSUY-PREF B SNSY6 BZ -63134000 235182000
SANSUY SA-PREF A SNSYAN BZ -63134000 235182000
WETZEL SA-PREF MWET4 BZ -8903000 150210992
DOC IMBITUBA-RTC IMBI1 BZ -25164000 202283008
TELEBRAS-RCT RCTB33 BZ -187984000 226080000
WETZEL SA MWET3 BZ -8903000 150210992
NOVA AMERICA SA NOVA3 BZ -353104000 40955000
STAROUP SA-PREF STARPN BZ -3164000 66833000
NORDON MET NORD3 BZ -33521000 36317000
NORDON METAL NORDON BZ -33521000 36317000
TEKA-ADR TKTQY US -449536992 526557984
CONST A LINDEN LINDON BZ -13659000 51808000
CONST A LIND-PRF LINDPN BZ -13659000 51808000
TELEBRAS-CM RCPT TBRTF US -187984000 226080000
SANSUY SNSY3 BZ -63134000 235182000
MINUPAR SA MNPRON BZ -34191000 179201008
MINUPAR SA-PREF MNPRPN BZ -34191000 179201008
FER C ATL-RCT CM VSPT9 BZ -85429000 2074043008
MINUPAR-PREF MNPR4 BZ -34191000 179201008
PARQUE TEM-RCT C PQTM9 BZ -388872000 152268000
SAUIPE-PREF PSEG4 BZ -16319050 17641202
WETZEL SA MWELON BZ -8903000 150210992
PROMAN PRMN3 BZ -591000 24461000
GASCOIGNE EMP-PF 1GASPN BZ -1048602048 1586146944
TELEBRAS-CED C/E RCT4C AR -187984000 226080000
TELEBRAS-CEDEA $ RCT4D AR -187984000 226080000
SAUIPE SA-PREF PSEGPN BZ -16319050 17641202
TECTOY-PF-RTS5/6 TOYB11 BZ -2539000 41684000
NOVA AMERICA SA NOVAON BZ -353104000 40955000
DTCOM-RT DTCY1 BZ -16264999 11902000
PARQUE TEM-RT CM PQTM1 BZ -388872000 152268000
NOVA AMERICA-PRF NOVAPN BZ -353104000 40955000
DOCA INVESTI-PFD DOCA4 BZ -23571000 206494000
FERRAGENS HAGA HAGAON BZ -110814000 25668954
TECBLU TENE3 BZ -13127000 14637000
PARQUE TEM-RCT P PQTM10 BZ -388872000 152268000
PARQUE TEM-RT PF PQTM2 BZ -388872000 152268000
GAZOLA SA-DVD CM GAZO11 BZ -73665296 27266214
FER C ATLANT-PRF VSPT4 BZ -85429000 2074043008
TELEBRAS-PF RCPT RCTB42 BZ -187984000 226080000
TECTOY-BONUS RTS TOYB13 BZ -2539000 41684000
TECTOY TOYB3 BZ -2539000 41684000
TECBLU-RCPT CMN TEN8 BZ -13127000 14637000
TECTOY SA-PREF TOYBPN BZ -2539000 41684000
TEC TOY SA-PF B TOYB6 BZ -2539000 41684000
TECTOY-RCT ORD TOYB9 BZ -2539000 41684000
TEKA TKTQF US -449536992 526557984
TELEBRAS SA-PREF TLBRPN BZ -187984000 226080000
TELEBRAS-RECEIPT TLBRUO BZ -187984000 226080000
DOCAS SA-RTS PRF DOCA2 BZ -23571000 206494000
BOMBRIL BOBR3 BZ -485678016 442846016
TECTOY-RCT PREF TOYB10 BZ -2539000 41684000
TEKA-PREF TEKA4 BZ -449536992 526557984
BUETTNER SA-RTS BUET1 BZ -54926000 148186992
DOC IMBITUBA-RTP IMBI2 BZ -25164000 202283008
CHIARELLI SA-PRF CCHPN BZ -85685000 42853000
FER HAGA-PREF HAGA4 BZ -110814000 25668954
WIEST WISA3 BZ -140973008 71372000
DTC DIRECT CO-RT 1DTCONR BZ -16264999 11902000
CTM CITRUS-RCT C CTP5 BZ -1381000 79728000
WIEST SA-PREF WISAPN BZ -140973008 71372000
CAMBUCI SA CAMB3 BZ -42495000 177378992
WIEST-PREF WISA4 BZ -140973008 71372000
TEKA TEKA3 BZ -449536992 526557984
TEC TOY SA-PREF TOYDF US -2539000 41684000
VARIG SA VAGV3 BZ -10176870400 2094450944
VARIG SA-PREF VAGV4 BZ -10176870400 2094450944
TEXTIL RENAUXVIE TXRX3 BZ -135343008 86140000
ESTRELA SA-PREF ESTR4 BZ -80125000 153186000
FER C ATL-RCT PF VSPT10 BZ -85429000 2074043008
FERROVIA CEN-DVD VSPT11 BZ -85429000 2074043008
VARIG SA VARGON BZ -10176870400 2094450944
ACO ALTONA EALT3 BZ -31429000 170270992
WIEST SA WISAON BZ -140973008 71372000
TEKA-PREF TEKAPN BZ -449536992 526557984
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TELEBRAS-CEDE BL RCT4B AR -187984000 226080000
TEKA TEKAON BZ -449536992 526557984
TELEBRAS-COM RTS TELB1 BZ -187984000 226080000
DOCA INVESTIMENT DOCA3 BZ -23571000 206494000
TELEBRAS-CED C/E TEL4C AR -187984000 226080000
TELEBRAS-CEDEA $ TEL4D AR -187984000 226080000
TELEBRAS/W-I-ADR TBH-W US -187984000 226080000
TECBLU-PREF C TBLUCN BZ -13127000 14637000
DHB IND E COM DHBON BZ -588646016 221336000
NOVA AMERICA-PRF NOVA4 BZ -353104000 40955000
TECBLU-PREF B TBLUBN BZ -13127000 14637000
TELEBRAS-ADR TBX GR -187984000 226080000
TELEBRAS-RTS CMN TCLP1 BZ -187984000 226080000
TECEL S JOSE SJOS3 BZ -37557000 79567000
FER C ATLANT VSPT3 BZ -85429000 2074043008
TECBLU -RTS TENE1 BZ -13127000 14637000
TECBLU-PREF A TENE5 BZ -13127000 14637000
DTCOM- DIR TO CO DTCY3 BZ -16264999 11902000
TECBLU-PR A RC TENE11 BZ -13127000 14637000
HOPI HARI-PREF PQTM4 BZ -388872000 152268000
TEKA-PREF TKTPF US -449536992 526557984
TEKA-ADR TKTPY US -449536992 526557984
TECBLU-PREF C TENE7 BZ -13127000 14637000
TECTOY-PREF TOYB4 BZ -2539000 41684000
TELEBRAS SA TELB3 BZ -187984000 226080000
BUETTNER SA BUETON BZ -54926000 148186992
GAZOLA-RCPTS CMN GAZO9 BZ -73665296 27266214
TELEBRAS-BLOCK TELB30 BZ -187984000 226080000
TELEBRAS-CEDE PF TELB4 AR -187984000 226080000
DTC DIRECT CO SA 1DTCON BZ -16264999 11902000
ACO ALTONA-PREF EAAPN BZ -31429000 170270992
ESTRELA SA ESTRON BZ -80125000 153186000
EXCELSIOR-RCT BAUH10 BZ -3589000 20444000
CAMBUCI SA-PREF CAMBPN BZ -42495000 177378992
COBRASMA-PREF CBMA4 BZ -2764018944 19346000
TELEBRAS-ADR TBRAY GR -187984000 226080000
CENT AMAPA CTAP3 BZ -11996000 15000
COBRASMA CBMA3 BZ -2764018944 19346000
CHIARELLI SA CCHON BZ -85685000 42853000
FERROVIA CEN-DVD VSPT12 BZ -85429000 2074043008
CHIARELLI SA CCHI3 BZ -85685000 42853000
CHIARELLI SA-PRF CCHI4 BZ -85685000 42853000
ARTHUR LAN-DVD C ARLA11 BZ -26011000 34053000
CAF BRASILIA-PRF CAFE4 BZ -1042639040 38244000
CONST A LINDEN CALI3 BZ -13659000 51808000
ARTHUR LANG-RT C ARLA1 BZ -26011000 34053000
PARQUE TEM-DV CM PQT5 BZ -388872000 152268000
CAMBUCI SA-PREF CAMB4 BZ -42495000 177378992
CAMBUCI SA CAMBON BZ -42495000 177378992
CONST A LIND-PRF CALI4 BZ -13659000 51808000
SANSUY SA-PREF B SNSYBN BZ -63134000 235182000
CAFE BRASILIA-PR CSBRPN BZ -1042639040 38244000
CTM CITRUS SA CTMON BZ -1381000 79728000
CTM CITRUS-PREF CTMPN BZ -1381000 79728000
TELEBRAS-CM RCPT RCTB32 BZ -187984000 226080000
CTM CITRUS-ADR CTMMY US -1381000 79728000
CTM CITRUS-COM R CTPC1 BZ -1381000 79728000
CTM CITRUS- PR R CTPC2 BZ -1381000 79728000
TECBLU-COM RCT TENE9 BZ -13127000 14637000
CTM CITRUS-RCT P CTP6 BZ -1381000 79728000
COARI PART COAR3 BZ -56000 3270861056
DOCAS IMBITUB-PR IMBIPN BZ -25164000 202283008
ARTHUR LANGE ARLA3 BZ -26011000 34053000
KUALA-PREF ARTE4 BZ -33570000 11856000
COBRASMA SA COBRON BZ -2764018944 19346000
EXCELSIOR-RCT BAUH9 BZ -3589000 20444000
CAFE BRASILIA SA CSBRON BZ -1042639040 38244000
ARTHUR LANGE SA ALICON BZ -26011000 34053000
GAZOLA SA-DVD PF GAZO12 BZ -73665296 27266214
EXCELSIOR-RT BAUH1 BZ -3589000 20444000
HERCULES SA-PREF HERTPN BZ -273456000 25126000
AZEVEDO E TRAVAS AZEVON BZ -10976000 116398000
AZEVEDO E TRA-PR AZEVPN BZ -10976000 116398000
EXCELSIOR-PREF BAUH4 BZ -3589000 20444000
BOMBRIL-PREF BOBR4 BZ -485678016 442846016
EXCELSIOR-RT BAUH2 BZ -3589000 20444000
EXCELSIOR ALIMEN BAUH3 BZ -3589000 20444000
ARTHUR LANG-RT P ARLA2 BZ -26011000 34053000
FERREIRA GUIMARA FGUION BZ -224564000 24631000
ARTHUR LAN-DVD P ARLA12 BZ -26011000 34053000
ARTHUR LANG-RC P ARLA10 BZ -26011000 34053000
ARTHUR LANGE-PRF ARLA4 BZ -26011000 34053000
ARTEX SA-PREF ARTXPN BZ -33570000 11856000
TELEBRAS SA-PREF TELB4 BZ -187984000 226080000
COARI PART-PREF COAR4 BZ -56000 3270861056
ARTEX SA ARTXON BZ -33570000 11856000
BOMBRIL CIRIO SA BOBRON BZ -485678016 442846016
BUETTNER SA-RT P BUET2 BZ -54926000 148186992
BUETTNER BUET3 BZ -54926000 148186992
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Monday's edition of the TCR-LA delivers a list of indicative
prices for bond issues that reportedly trade well below par.
Prices are obtained by TCR-LA editors from a variety of outside
sources during the prior week we think are reliable. Those
sources may not, however, be complete or accurate. The Monday
Bond Pricing table is compiled on the Friday prior to
publication. Prices reported are not intended to reflect actual
trades. Prices for actual trades are probably different. Our
objective is to share information, not make markets in publicly
traded securities. Nothing in the TCR-LA constitutes an offer
or solicitation to buy or sell any security of any kind. It is
likely that some entity affiliated with a TCR-LA editor holds
some position in the issuers' public debt and equity securities
about which we report.
Tuesday's edition of the TCR-LA features a list of companies
with insolvent balance sheets obtained by our editors based on
the latest balance sheets publicly available a day prior to
publication. At first glance, this list may look like the
definitive compilation of stocks that are ideal to sell short.
Don't be fooled. Assets, for example, reported at historical
cost net of depreciation may understate the true value of a
firm's assets. A company may establish reserves on its balance
sheet for liabilities that may never materialize. The prices at
which equity securities trade in public market are determined by
more than a balance sheet solvency test.
A list of Meetings, Conferences and Seminars appears in each
Thursday's edition of the TCR-LA. Submissions about insolvency-
related conferences are encouraged. Send announcements to
conferences@bankrupt.com
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S U B S C R I P T I O N I N F O R M A T I O N
Troubled Company Reporter - Latin America is a daily newsletter
co-published by Bankruptcy Creditors' Service, Inc., Fairless
Hills, Pennsylvania, USA, and Beard Group, Inc., Frederick,
Maryland USA. Marie Therese V. Profetana, Marites O. Claro, Joy
A. Agravente, Pius Xerxes V. Tovilla, Rousel Elaine C. Tumanda,
Valerie C. Udtuhan, Frauline S. Abangan, and Peter A. Chapman,
Editors.
Copyright 2008. All rights reserved. ISSN 1529-2746.
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Information contained herein is obtained from sources believed to
be reliable, but is not guaranteed.
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