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/raid1/www/Hosts/bankrupt/TCRLA_Public/100115.mbx 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 Friday, January 15, 2010, Vol. 11, No. 010 Headlines A R G E N T I N A BATUM SA: Creditors' Proofs of Debt Due on February 23 BELLISOMI JOYEROS: Creditors' Proofs of Debt Due on February 23 SHANTIKUON SA: Creditors' Proofs of Debt Due on February 23 TRANSPORTE OT: Creditors' Proofs of Debt Due on March 30 * ARGENTINA: To Complete Swap in February, Ambito Says B R A Z I L BANCO INDUSTRIAL: Moody's Puts 'Ba1' Rating on US$275 Mil. Notes CAMARGO CORREA: Mum on Possible Deal with Cimpor COMPANHIA DE SANEAMENTO: To Invest US$1.03 Billion Through 2012 COMPANHIA SIDERURGICA: Acquires 9.4% Stake in Panatlantica SA ULTRAPAR PARTICIPACOES: Plans to Invest US$474 Million in 2010 C A Y M A N I S L A N D S ABN AMRO: Shareholder Receives Wind-Up Report AIB HOLDINGS: Shareholders Receive Wind-Up Report ASGODIA CDO: Shareholders Receive Wind-Up Report ATLANTIC MEDICAL: Members Receive Wind-Up Report BT CAYMAN: Shareholders Receive Wind-Up Report CASGODIA CDO: Shareholders Receive Wind-Up Report CREDITCO (CAYMAN): Shareholders Receive Wind-Up Report ENNISMORE VIGELAND: Shareholders Receive Wind-Up Report FIRST QUADRANT: Shareholders Receive Wind-Up Report GEOFLY 1997: Shareholders Receive Wind-Up Report GHIR LIMITED: Shareholders Receive Wind-Up Report GLOBAL ASCENT: Shareholder Receives Wind-Up Report HENDERSON PAN: Shareholders Receive Wind-Up Report HENDERSON PAN: Shareholders Receive Wind-Up Report HENDERSON PAN: Shareholders Receive Wind-Up Report JULIA CDO: Shareholders Receive Wind-Up Report MARSHALL WACE: Shareholders to Receive Wind-Up Report on Jan. 28 MARSHALL WACE: Shareholders Receive Wind-Up Report MUTUAL FUND: Shareholders Receive Wind-Up Report MUTUAL FUND: Shareholders Receive Wind-Up Report MUTUAL FUND: Shareholders Receive Wind-Up Report MW TOPS: Shareholders Receive Wind-Up Report ORSILOCHUS (CAYMAN): Shareholders Receive Wind-Up Report PALMETTO SYNTHETIC: Shareholders Receive Wind-Up Report RAB-NORTHWEST: Shareholders Receive Wind-Up Report RAB-NORTHWEST: Shareholders Receive Wind-Up Report SEAMOUNT GLOBAL: Shareholders Receive Wind-Up Report STONE TOWER: Shareholders Receive Wind-Up Report STROME ALPHA: Shareholders Receive Wind-Up Report UNITED GLOBAL: Shareholders Receive Wind-Up Report H A I T I DIGICEL GROUP: Continues to Provide Wireless Service in Haiti J A M A I C A AIR JAMAICA: Caribbean Airlines to Soon Own Airline AIR JAMAICA: ICWI Chairman Dennis Lalor Leads New Board M E X I C O CEMEX SAB: Prices US$500 Million Reopening of 9.5% Notes Due 2016 GRUPO POSADAS: Uses HBSi's Channel Mng't and Connectivity Solution V E N E Z U E L A PETROLEOS DE VENEZUELA: Dominican Refinery Sale to Close Soon PETROLEOS DE VENEZUELA: Adds Semi-Submersible in offshore Ops PETROLEOS DE VENEZUELA: S&P Gives Stable Outlook; Keeps B+ Rating * VENEZUELA: Chavez Says Oil Prices "Went Beyond All Expectations" - - - - - ================= A R G E N T I N A ================= BATUM SA: Creditors' Proofs of Debt Due on February 23 ------------------------------------------------------ The court-appointed trustee for Batum S.A.'s reorganization proceedings, will be verifying creditors' proofs of claim until February 23, 2010. The trustee will present the validated claims in court as individual reports on April 9, 2010. The National Commercial Court of First Instance in Buenos Aires will determine if the verified claims are admissible, taking into account the trustee's opinion, and the objections and challenges that will be raised by the company and its creditors. Inadmissible claims may be subject to appeal in a separate proceeding known as an appeal for reversal. A general report that contains an audit of the company's accounting and banking records will be submitted in court on May 21, 2010. Creditors will vote to ratify the completed settlement plan during the assembly on December 28, 2010. BELLISOMI JOYEROS: Creditors' Proofs of Debt Due on February 23 --------------------------------------------------------------- The court-appointed trustee for Bellisomi Joyeros S.A.'s reorganization proceedings, will be verifying creditors' proofs of claim until February 23, 2010. The trustee will present the validated claims in court as individual reports on April 9, 2010. The National Commercial Court of First Instance in Buenos Aires will determine if the verified claims are admissible, taking into account the trustee's opinion, and the objections and challenges that will be raised by the company and its creditors. Inadmissible claims may be subject to appeal in a separate proceeding known as an appeal for reversal. A general report that contains an audit of the company's accounting and banking records will be submitted in court on May 21, 2010. Creditors will vote to ratify the completed settlement plan during the assembly on December 28, 2010. SHANTIKUON SA: Creditors' Proofs of Debt Due on February 23 ----------------------------------------------------------- The court-appointed trustee for Shantikuon S.A.'s reorganization proceedings, will be verifying creditors' proofs of claim until February 23, 2010. The trustee will present the validated claims in court as individual reports on April 9, 2010. The National Commercial Court of First Instance in Buenos Aires will determine if the verified claims are admissible, taking into account the trustee's opinion, and the objections and challenges that will be raised by the company and its creditors. Inadmissible claims may be subject to appeal in a separate proceeding known as an appeal for reversal. A general report that contains an audit of the company's accounting and banking records will be submitted in court on May 21, 2010. Creditors will vote to ratify the completed settlement plan during the assembly on December 28, 2010. TRANSPORTE OT: Creditors' Proofs of Debt Due on March 30 -------------------------------------------------------- The court-appointed trustee for Transporte O.T. S.R.L.'s reorganization proceedings, will be verifying creditors' proofs of claim until March 30, 2010. The trustee will present the validated claims in court as individual reports on May 12, 2010. The National Commercial Court of First Instance in Buenos Aires will determine if the verified claims are admissible, taking into account the trustee's opinion, and the objections and challenges that will be raised by the company and its creditors. Inadmissible claims may be subject to appeal in a separate proceeding known as an appeal for reversal. A general report that contains an audit of the company's accounting and banking records will be submitted in court on July 12, 2010. * ARGENTINA: To Complete Swap in February, Ambito Says ------------------------------------------------------ Argentina will present an offer to holders of about US$20 billion in defaulted debt and complete the restructuring next month, Eliana Raszewski at Bloomberg News reports, citing newspaper Ambito Financiero According to the report, Economy Minister Amado Boudou told the newspaper that the plan to swap bonds that weren't included in a 2005 restructuring continues amid a dispute between the government and central bank President Martin Redrado over its proposal to use reserves to pay debt this year. Mr. Boudou, the report notes, said interest rates on the country's debt will fall to "one digit." =========== B R A Z I L =========== BANCO INDUSTRIAL: Moody's Puts 'Ba1' Rating on US$275 Mil. Notes ---------------------------------------------------------------- Moody's Investors Service assigned a Ba1 long-term foreign currency debt rating to the US$275 million senior unsecured notes issued by Banco Industrial e Comercial S/A. The notes, due in January 2013, were issued under the bank's existing US$1 billion Global EURMedium-term Note Program. The outlook on the rating is stable. Moody's noted that BICBANCO's foreign currency debt ratings remain unconstrained by Brazil's foreign currency country ceiling for bonds and notes. The last rating action on BICBANCO was on September 22, 2009, when Moody's upgraded the bank's long-term foreign currency deposit rating to Ba1 from Ba2, following the upgrade of Brazil's ratings and country ceilings. All other ratings assigned to BICBANCO remained unchanged. BICBANCO is headquartered in Sao Paulo, Brazil, with assets totaling BRL9.8 billion (US$ 5.5 billion) and equity of BRL1.7 billion (US$971 million) as of September 30, 2009. This rating was assigned to the US$275 million senior unsecured notes due 2013: * Ba1 long-term foreign currency debt rating, stable outlook. CAMARGO CORREA: Mum on Possible Deal with Cimpor ------------------------------------------------ Kenneth Rapoza at Dow Jones Newswires reports that Camargo Correa SA neither confirmed nor denied that a handful of top executives were in Portugal to discuss a possible deal with Cimentos de Portugal SA (Cimpor). The report relates that an unnamed source said that a deal could be reached soon and that another Brazilian company was also bidding. As reported in the Troubled Company Reporter-Latin America on January 14, 2010, Bloomberg News said that Camargo Correa offered to buy an unspecified stake in Cimpor-Cimentos de Portugal and merge its Portuguese unit into the company to repel a rival EUR3.86 billion (US$5.6 billion) offer from Cia. Siderurgica Nacional. According to the report, citing a regulatory filing, Camargo Correa will hold a stake of between 15% and 25% for the transaction to close, and will "necessarily" have a stake of less than 50% in Cimpor. The report relates that Camargo also agreed to pay as much as EUR350 million to Cimpor's shareholders. About Camargo Correa Camargo Correa SA is one of the largest private industrial conglomerates in Brazil. The company is a holding company with interests in cement, engineering and construction, textiles, footwear and sportswear manufacturing. It also owns non- controlling equity interests in the energy, transportation (highway concessions) and steel businesses. During the last 12 months through June 2007, Camargo Correa had net sales of BRL9.2 billion and EBITDA of BRL1.4 billion. * * * As reported in the Troubled Company Reporter-Latin America on November 26, 2009, Fitch Ratings currently rates Camargo and its special-purpose vehicle CCSA Finance Limited: -- Foreign currency Issuer Default Rating 'BB'; -- Local currency IDR 'BB'; COMPANHIA DE SANEAMENTO: To Invest US$1.03 Billion Through 2012 --------------------------------------------------------------- Rogerio Jelmayer at Dow Jones Newswires reports that the board of Companhia de Saneamento do Parana (Sanepar) approved a plan to invest BRL1.79 billion (US$1.03 billion) in the company's operations through 2012. According to the report, Sanepar will invest BRL504.4 million this year, BRL683.9 million in 2011 and BRL599.6 million in 2012. Headquartered in Curitiba, Brazil, Companhia de Saneamento do Parana - Sanepar is majority owned and controlled by the government of the State of Parana. Sanepar provides water treatment and distribution to 8.8 million consumers, and sewage service to 5.2 million consumers in 344 municipalities in the state of Parana and one municipality in the state of Santa Catarina. In the last 12 months ending March 31, 2009, SANEPAR reported net earnings of BRL131 million (US$66 million) on BRL1,301 million (US$656 million) in net revenues. * * * As reported in the Troubled Company Reporter-Latin America on July 27, 2009, Moody's confirmed the Ba3 local currency and A3.br on the Brazilian National Scale rating for the existing BRL166 million unsecured debentures due 2012 issued by Companhia de Saneamento do Parana - Sanepar but changed the outlook to negative. This concludes the review for possible downgrade that was initiated on December 12, 2008. COMPANHIA SIDERURGICA: Acquires 9.4% Stake in Panatlantica SA ------------------------------------------------------------- Companhia Siderurgica Nacional has acquired a 9.4% stake in a local flat rolled service center and re-roller Panatlantica SA, Alibaba.com News reports. According to the report, Panatlantica is located in the city of Gravatai, in the country's southern Rio Grande do Sol state. Headquartered Sao Paolo, Brazil, Companhia Siderurgica Nacional S.A. (NYSE: SID) -- http://www.csn.com.br/-- produces, sells, exports and distributes steel products, like hot-dip galvanized sheets, tin mill products and tinplate. The company also runs its own iron ore, manganese, limestone and dolomite mines and has strategic investments in railroad companies and power supply projects. The group also operates in Brazil, Portugal, and the U.S. * * * As of January 12, 2010, the company continues to carry Moody's Currency LT Debt ratings at Ba1. The company also continues to carry Standard and Poor's Issuer credit ratings at BB+. ULTRAPAR PARTICIPACOES: Plans to Invest US$474 Million in 2010 -------------------------------------------------------------- Rogerio Jelmayer at Dow Jones Newswires reports that Ultrapar Participacoes said that it is planning to invest BRL820 million (US$474 million) in its operations in 2010. According to the report, the company will invest BRL314 million in its fuel distribution division called Ipiranga. The report relates that in the first nine months of 2009, Ultrapar invested a total of BRL296 million. However, the report notes, the company hasn't yet unveiled the total amount invested in 2009. Headquartered in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Ultrapar Participacoes S.A. (NYSE: UGP) (BOVESPA: UGPA4) is a company with two main operations: LPG distribution (through its fully-owned subsidiary Ultragaz Participacoes Ltda.) and chemical production (through its also fully-owned subsidiary Oxiteno S.A.). A third smaller but growing business is the transportation and storage of chemicals and fuels, Ultracargo Operacoes Logisticas e Participacoes Ltda., which completes Ultrapar's business portfolio and reinforces the trend for further business diversity in the long run. * * * As of October 19, the company continues to carry Moody's BB+ LT Issuer Credit Ratings. ========================== C A Y M A N I S L A N D S ========================== ABN AMRO: Shareholder Receives Wind-Up Report --------------------------------------------- The sole shareholder of ABN AMRO Asset Management Investments (Asia) Limited received, on December 23, 2009, the liquidator's report on the company's wind-up proceedings and property disposal. The company's liquidator is: Fides Limited c/o Ian Goddard Cereita Lawrence P.O. Box 10338, Grand Cayman, KY1 ?1003 Telephone: 345-949-7232 AIB HOLDINGS: Shareholders Receive Wind-Up Report ------------------------------------------------- The shareholders of AIB Holdings (Jersey) Limited received, on December 23, 2009, the liquidator's report on the company's wind- up proceedings and property disposal. The company's liquidator is: Mourant Cayman Liquidators, Ltd. Harbour Centre, Third Floor 42 North Church Street, George Town P.O. Box 1348, Grand Cayman KY1-1108 Cayman Islands ASGODIA CDO: Shareholders Receive Wind-Up Report ------------------------------------------------ The shareholders of Asgodia CDO Limited received, on January 4, 2010, the liquidator's report on the company's wind-up proceedings and property disposal. The company's liquidator is: David Dyer Telephone: (345)949-8244 Facsimile: (345)949-5223 P.O. Box 1984, Grand Cayman KY1-1104 ATLANTIC MEDICAL: Members Receive Wind-Up Report ------------------------------------------------ The members of Atlantic Medical Center Limited received, on December 24, 2009, the liquidator's report on the company's wind- up proceedings and property disposal. The company's liquidator is: Sam Kolawole c/o SME Manager Limited C & C Towers (8th Floor) Plot 1684 Sanusi Fafunwa Street Victoria Island, Lagos 100241, NIGERIA BT CAYMAN: Shareholders Receive Wind-Up Report ---------------------------------------------- The shareholders of BT Cayman Income No. 2 Limited received, on January 4, 2010, the liquidator's report on the company's wind-up proceedings and property disposal. The company's liquidator is: David Dyer Telephone: (345)949-8244 Facsimile: (345)949-5223 P.O. Box 1984, Grand Cayman KY1-1104 CASGODIA CDO: Shareholders Receive Wind-Up Report ------------------------------------------------- The shareholders of Casgodia CDO Limited received, on January 4, 2010, the liquidator's report on the company's wind-up proceedings and property disposal. The company's liquidator is: David Dyer Telephone: (345)949-8244 Facsimile: (345)949-5223 P.O. Box 1984, Grand Cayman KY1-1104 CREDITCO (CAYMAN): Shareholders Receive Wind-Up Report ------------------------------------------------------ The shareholders of Creditco (Cayman) Ltd received, on January 4, 2010, the liquidator's report on the company's wind-up proceedings and property disposal. The company's liquidator is: David Dyer Telephone: (345)949-8244 Facsimile: (345)949-5223 P.O. Box 1984, Grand Cayman KY1-1104 ENNISMORE VIGELAND: Shareholders Receive Wind-Up Report ------------------------------------------------------- The shareholders of Ennismore Vigeland Fund Limited received, on December 18, 2009, the liquidator's report on the company's wind- up proceedings and property disposal. The company's liquidator is: Gordon I. Macrae c/o Barry Hunte/ Zolfo Cooper P.O. Box 1102, 4th Floor, Building 3 Cayman Financial Centre Grand Cayman KY1-1102 Telephone: +1 (345) 946-0081 Facsimile: +1 (345) 946-0082 e-mail: barry.hunte@zolfocooper.ky FIRST QUADRANT: Shareholders Receive Wind-Up Report --------------------------------------------------- The shareholders of First Quadrant Premier Fund, Ltd. received, on December 23, 2009, the liquidator's report on the company's wind- up proceedings and property disposal. The company's liquidator is: Mourant Cayman Liquidators, Ltd. Harbour Centre, Third Floor 42 North Church Street, George Town P.O. Box 1348, Grand Cayman KY1-1108 Cayman Islands GEOFLY 1997: Shareholders Receive Wind-Up Report ------------------------------------------------ The shareholders of Geofly 1997 Limited received, on January 4, 2010, the liquidator's report on the company's wind-up proceedings and property disposal. The company's liquidator is: David Dyer Telephone: (345)949-8244 Facsimile: (345)949-5223 P.O. Box 1984, Grand Cayman KY1-1104 GHIR LIMITED: Shareholders Receive Wind-Up Report ------------------------------------------------- The shareholders of GHIR Limited received, on January 4, 2010, the liquidator's report on the company's wind-up proceedings and property disposal. The company's liquidator is: David Dyer Telephone: (345)949-8244 Facsimile: (345)949-5223 P.O. Box 1984, Grand Cayman KY1-1104 GLOBAL ASCENT: Shareholder Receives Wind-Up Report -------------------------------------------------- The shareholder of Global Ascent Funds Limited received, on December 24, 2009, 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 1805 Facsimile: (345) 949-1986 HENDERSON PAN: Shareholders Receive Wind-Up Report -------------------------------------------------- The shareholders of Henderson Pan European Active Engagement Fund I Limited received, on December 29, 2009, the liquidator's report on the company's wind-up proceedings and property disposal. The company's liquidator is: John Sutlic c/o Kim Charaman Telephone: (345) 949 8455 Facsimile: (345) 949 8499 Close Brothers (Cayman) Limited Harbour Place, Fourth Floor P.O. Box 1034, Grand Cayman KYI-1102 HENDERSON PAN: Shareholders Receive Wind-Up Report -------------------------------------------------- The shareholders of Henderson Pan European Active Engagement Fund II Limited received, on December 29, 2009, the liquidator's report on the company's wind-up proceedings and property disposal. The company's liquidator is: John Sutlic c/o Kim Charaman Telephone: (345) 949 8455 Facsimile: (345) 949 8499 Close Brothers (Cayman) Limited Harbour Place, Fourth Floor P.O. Box 1034, Grand Cayman KYI-1102 HENDERSON PAN: Shareholders Receive Wind-Up Report -------------------------------------------------- The shareholders of Henderson Pan European Active Engagement Master Fund Limited received, on December 29, 2009, the liquidator's report on the company's wind-up proceedings and property disposal. The company's liquidator is: John Sutlic c/o Kim Charaman Telephone: (345) 949 8455 Facsimile: (345) 949 8499 Close Brothers (Cayman) Limited Harbour Place, Fourth Floor P.O. Box 1034, Grand Cayman, KYI-1102 JULIA CDO: Shareholders Receive Wind-Up Report ---------------------------------------------- The shareholders of Julia CDO Limited received, on January 4, 2010, the liquidator's report on the company's wind-up proceedings and property disposal. The company's liquidator is: David Dyer Telephone: (345)949-8244 Facsimile: (345)949-5223 P.O. Box 1984, Grand Cayman KY1-1104 MARSHALL WACE: Shareholders to Receive Wind-Up Report on Jan. 28 ---------------------------------------------------------------- The shareholders of Marshall Wace European Emerging Markets Fund Limited will receive on January 28, 2010, at 9:00 a.m., the liquidator's report on the company's wind-up proceedings and property disposal. The company's liquidator is: John Sutlic c/o Kim Charaman Telephone: (345) 949 8455 Facsimile: (345) 949 8499 Close Brothers (Cayman) Limited Harbour Place, Fourth Floor P.O. Box 1034, Grand Cayman KYI-1102 MARSHALL WACE: Shareholders Receive Wind-Up Report -------------------------------------------------- The shareholders of Marshall Wace Tops Trading J Limited received, on December 21, 2009, the liquidator's report on the company's wind-up proceedings and property disposal. The company's liquidator is: John Sutlic c/o Kim Charaman Telephone: (345) 949 8455 Facsimile: (345) 949 8499 Close Brothers (Cayman) Limited Harbour Place, Fourth Floor P.O. Box 1034, Grand Cayman, KYI-1102 MUTUAL FUND: Shareholders Receive Wind-Up Report ------------------------------------------------ The shareholders of Mutual Fund Basket Reference Fund (8-A) Europe Focus Limited received, on December 30, 2009, the liquidator's report on the company's wind-up proceedings and property disposal. The company's liquidator is: Graham Robinson Telephone: (345) 949-7576 Facsimile: (345) 949-8295 P. O. Box 897, One Capital Place, George Town Grand Cayman KY1-1103, Cayman Islands MUTUAL FUND: Shareholders Receive Wind-Up Report ------------------------------------------------ The shareholders of Mutual Fund Basket Reference Fund (8-B) Pacific Focus Limited received, on December 30, 2009, the liquidator's report on the company's wind-up proceedings and property disposal. The company's liquidator is: Graham Robinson Telephone: (345) 949-7576 Facsimile: (345) 949-8295 P. O. Box 897, One Capital Place, George Town Grand Cayman KY1-1103, Cayman Islands MUTUAL FUND: Shareholders Receive Wind-Up Report ------------------------------------------------ The shareholders of Mutual Fund Basket Reference Fund (8-C) U.S. Focus Limited received, on December 30, 2009, the liquidator's report on the company's wind-up proceedings and property disposal. The company's liquidator is: Graham Robinson Telephone: (345) 949-7576 Facsimile: (345) 949-8295 P. O. Box 897, One Capital Place, George Town Grand Cayman KY1-1103, Cayman Islands MW TOPS: Shareholders Receive Wind-Up Report -------------------------------------------- The shareholders of MW Tops K (Asia Ex-Japan) New Issues Limited received, on December 21, 2009, the liquidator's report on the company's wind-up proceedings and property disposal. The company's liquidator is: John Sutlic c/o Kim Charaman Telephone: (345) 949 8455 Facsimile: (345) 949 8499 Close Brothers (Cayman) Limited Harbour Place, Fourth Floor P.O. Box 1034, Grand Cayman, KYI-1102 ORSILOCHUS (CAYMAN): Shareholders Receive Wind-Up Report -------------------------------------------------------- The shareholders of Orsilochus (Cayman) Limited received, on January 4, 2010, the liquidator's report on the company's wind-up proceedings and property disposal. The company's liquidator is: David Dyer Telephone: (345)949-8244 Facsimile: (345)949-5223 P.O. Box 1984, Grand Cayman KY1-1104 PALMETTO SYNTHETIC: Shareholders Receive Wind-Up Report ------------------------------------------------------- The shareholders of Palmetto Synthetic CDO Limited received, on January 4, 2010, the liquidator's report on the company's wind-up proceedings and property disposal. The company's liquidator is: David Dyer Telephone: (345)949-8244 Facsimile: (345)949-5223 P.O. Box 1984, Grand Cayman KY1-1104 RAB-NORTHWEST: Shareholders Receive Wind-Up Report -------------------------------------------------- The shareholders of RAB-Northwest Cobra Fund Limited received, on December 30, 2009, the liquidator's report on the company's wind- up proceedings and property disposal. The company's liquidator is: Avalon Management Limited Landmark Square, 1st Floor 64 Earth Close, West Bay Beach P.O. Box 715, Grand Cayman KY1-1107 Cayman Islands Facsimile: 1 345 769-9351 RAB-NORTHWEST: Shareholders Receive Wind-Up Report -------------------------------------------------- The shareholders of Rab-Northwest Cobra (Master) Fund Limited received, on December 30, 2009, the liquidator's report on the company's wind-up proceedings and property disposal. The company's liquidator is: Avalon Management Limited Landmark Square, 1st Floor 64 Earth Close, West Bay Beach P.O. Box 715, Grand Cayman KY1-1107 Cayman Islands Facsimile: 1 345 769-9351 SEAMOUNT GLOBAL: Shareholders Receive Wind-Up Report ---------------------------------------------------- The shareholders of Seamount Global Fund Limited received, on January 4, 2010, the liquidator's report on the company's wind-up proceedings and property disposal. The company's liquidator is: David Dyer Telephone: (345)949-8244 Facsimile: (345)949-5223 P.O. Box 1984, Grand Cayman KY1-1104 STONE TOWER: Shareholders Receive Wind-Up Report ------------------------------------------------ The shareholders of Stone Tower CDO IV Ltd received, on December 14, 2009, the liquidator's report on the company's wind- up proceedings and property disposal. The company's liquidator is: David Dyer Telephone: (345)949-8244 Facsimile: (345)949-5223 P.O. Box 1984, Grand Cayman KY1-1104 STROME ALPHA: Shareholders Receive Wind-Up Report ------------------------------------------------- The shareholders of Strome Alpha Master Fund, Ltd. received, on December 23, 2009, the liquidator's report on the company's wind- up proceedings and property disposal. The company's liquidator is: Mourant Cayman Liquidators, Ltd. Harbour Centre, Third Floor 42 North Church Street, George Town P.O. Box 1348, Grand Cayman KY1-1108 Cayman Islands UNITED GLOBAL: Shareholders Receive Wind-Up Report -------------------------------------------------- The shareholders of United Global CDO2 II Limited received, on January 4, 2010, the liquidator's report on the company's wind-up proceedings and property disposal. The company's liquidator is: David Dyer Telephone: (345)949-8244 Facsimile: (345)949-5223 P.O. Box 1984, Grand Cayman KY1-1104 ========= H A I T I ========= DIGICEL GROUP: Continues to Provide Wireless Service in Haiti ------------------------------------------------------------- Digicel Group's network in Haiti is still providing domestic and international phone service after a major earthquake devastated the country, Ken Parks at Dow Jones Newswires reports. "We've lost one senior manager and we are trying to account for all of our staff at the moment," Digicel Group Chairman and owner Denis O'Brien told the news agency in a telephone interview. According to the report, Mr. O'Brien said that Digicel Haiti's main office in Port-au-Prince survived the quake, although it will be several days before the company is able to determine the full extent of damage to its telecommunications infrastructure. The company's engineers are trying to add capacity to the network to address traffic congestion problems, he added. About Digicel Group Digicel Group -- http://www.digicelgroup.com-- is renowned for competitive rates, unbeatable coverage, superior customer care, a wide variety of products and services and state-of-the-art handsets. By offering innovative wireless services and community support, Digicel has become a leading brand across its 31 markets worldwide. Digicel is incorporated in Bermuda and now has operations in 31 markets worldwide. Its Caribbean and Central American markets comprise Anguilla, Antigua & Barbuda, Aruba, Barbados, Bermuda, Bonaire, the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, Curacao, Dominica, El Salvador, French Guiana, Grenada, Guadeloupe, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Martinique, Panama, St Kitts & Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent & the Grenadines, Suriname, Trinidad & Tobago and Turks & Caicos. The Caribbean company also has coverage in St. Martin and St. Barths. Digicel Pacific comprises Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Tonga and Vanuatu. * * * As of June 25, the company continues to carry these low ratings from Moody's: -- LT Corp Family Rating at B2 -- Senior Undecured Debt Rating at Caa1 -- probability of Default at B2 ============= J A M A I C A ============= AIR JAMAICA: Caribbean Airlines to Soon Own Airline --------------------------------------------------- Air Jamaica Limited will soon be acquired by Caribbean Airlines despite some local opposition in Trinidad & Tobago, as Trinidad & Tobago's state-owned airline is now apparently ready to take the failing Air Jamaica off the Jamaican government's hands. According to the report, unnamed sources said that divestment talks say a final deal with the Trinidadians is almost complete, with an agreement seeing Caribbean Airlines absorbing Air Jamaica into its operations just days away from being signed. The report relates that it is understood that the Trinidadian government will not pay any money but the Jamaican government will be getting a stake in Caribbean Airlines. Less than half of 1,200 workers to keep their jobs, the report adds. Under the pending agreement, RadioJamaica notes, the name "Air Jamaica" which the Jamaica government was adamant be kept, will go and so will most of the airline's staff. The report says that the Bruce Golding administration is considering setting aside US$27 billion in next year's budget to tackle the costs that will come with the divestment of the airline, including redundancy payments, overseas taxes and leases for aircraft that will no longer be needed in a new structure. About Air Jamaica Headquartered in Kingston, Jamaica, Air Jamaica Limited -- http://www.airjamaica.com/-- was founded in 1969. It flies passengers and cargo to almost 30 destinations in the Caribbean, Europe, and North America. Air Jamaica offers vacation packages through Air Jamaica Vacations. The company closed its intra- island services unit, Air Jamaica Express, in October 2005. The Jamaican government owned 25% of the company after it went private in 1994. However, in late 2004, the government assumed full ownership of the airline after an investor group turned over its 75% stake. The Jamaican government does not plan to own Air Jamaica permanently. * * * As reported in the Troubled Company Reporter-Latin America on November 5, 2009, Standard & Poor's Ratings Services said that it lowered its long-term corporate credit rating on Air Jamaica Ltd. to 'CCC' from 'CCC+'. The outlook is negative. AIR JAMAICA: ICWI Chairman Dennis Lalor Leads New Board ------------------------------------------------------- Businessman and chairman of the ICWI Group of Companies, Hon. Dennis Lalor is leading a five-member board of directors of national airline, Air Jamaica Limited, Jamaica Observer reports, citing Finance Minister Audley Shaw. According to the report, Mr. Lalor will lead the deliberations with four other prominent Jamaicans, who have been charged to "oversee the transitional arrangements and legacy issues surrounding the divestment of the airline." The report relates that other members of the board are: -- Chris Berry, chairman of Mayberry Investments, -- Sancia Templer, president of Jamaica Trade & Invest, -- Dr. Wayne Henry, special advisor to the minister of finance, and -- Chris Zacca, special advisor to the Prime Minister. The report says that the appointment of the new board, which became effective on January 5, comes at the expiration of the terms of the previous one. About Air Jamaica Headquartered in Kingston, Jamaica, Air Jamaica Limited -- http://www.airjamaica.com/-- was founded in 1969. It flies passengers and cargo to almost 30 destinations in the Caribbean, Europe, and North America. Air Jamaica offers vacation packages through Air Jamaica Vacations. The company closed its intra- island services unit, Air Jamaica Express, in October 2005. The Jamaican government owned 25% of the company after it went private in 1994. However, in late 2004, the government assumed full ownership of the airline after an investor group turned over its 75% stake. The Jamaican government does not plan to own Air Jamaica permanently. * * * As reported in the Troubled Company Reporter-Latin America on November 5, 2009, Standard & Poor's Ratings Services said that it lowered its long-term corporate credit rating on Air Jamaica Ltd. to 'CCC' from 'CCC+'. The outlook is negative. =========== M E X I C O =========== CEMEX SAB: Prices US$500 Million Reopening of 9.5% Notes Due 2016 ----------------------------------------------------------------- CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. disclosed the pricing of a US$500 million reopening of its 9.5% notes due 2016, which were originally issued on December 14, 2009 in the amount of US$1.250 billion. The additional US$500 million of notes will be issued at a price of US$105.25 per US$100 principal amount plus accrued interest from December 14, 2009 and will have a yield to maturity of 8.477%. The closing of the offering is expected to occur on January 19, 2010, subject to satisfaction of customary closing conditions. Of the net proceeds from the offering, US$411 million will be used to prepay principal outstanding under CEMEX's Financing Agreement completed on August 14, 2009. The remaining proceeds will increase cash balances and be used for general corporate purposes, which may include additional repayments of indebtedness, including indebtedness under the Financing Agreement. This prepayment is expected to result in accumulated prepayments under the Financing Agreement in excess of the first financial milestone of US$4.8 billion, thereby allowing CEMEX to maintain the current applicable margin under the Financing Agreement until at least December 2011. The notes will share in the collateral pledged to the lenders under the Financing Agreement and will be guaranteed by CEMEX and the subsidiaries which have provided guarantees under the Financing Agreement. The Notes and the guarantees thereof have not been and will not be registered under the Securities Act or any state securities laws, and they may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act. About Cemex SAB CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. is a Mexican corporation, a holding company of entities which main activities are oriented to the construction industry, through the production, marketing, distribution and sale of cement, ready-mix concrete, aggregates and other construction materials. CEMEX is a public stock corporation with variable capital (S.A.B. de C.V.) organized under the laws of the United Mexican States, or Mexico. * * * As reported in the Troubled Company Reporter-Latin America on August 19, 2009, Fitch Ratings has affirmed these ratings of Cemex, S.A.B. de C.V.: -- Foreign currency Issuer Default Rating at 'B'; -- Local currency IDR at 'B'; -- Long-term national scale rating at 'BB-(mex)'; -- MXN5 billion Certificados Bursatiles program at 'BB- (mex)'; -- MXN30 billion Programa Dual Revolvente de Certificados Bursatiles program at 'BB-(mex)'; -- Senior unsecured debt obligations at 'B+/RR3'; -- Unsecured debt issued through the Certificados Bursatiles program at 'BB-(mex)'; -- Short-term national scale rating at 'B (mex)'; -- MXN2.5 billion short-term portion of Programa Dual Revolvente de Certificados Bursatiles program at 'B (mex)'. GRUPO POSADAS: Uses HBSi's Channel Mng't and Connectivity Solution ------------------------------------------------------------------ HBSi has added Grupo Posadas to its network of hotel companies that use HBSi's channel management and connectivity solution. Based in Mexico City, Grupo Posadas is the largest Latin American hotelier with 110 hotels including Live Aqua, Fiesta Americana Grand, Caesar Park and Caesar Business brands. Posadas will use HBSi's iDemand Gateway (TM), a solution that entirely automates the connections between hotel inventory systems and distribution outlets, such as Web sites, tour operators and other wholesalers. This fully automated process also eliminates manual entry of faxed or e-mailed reservations from these distributors, improving accuracy and reducing costs. "Located in Latin America's most sought-after destinations, our properties are favored by travelers from around the world; therefore, it is important for Posadas to be available through many Web sites and distributors," said Guillermo Fernandez, Commercial Director for Posadas. "Now with HBSi, we have simplified our connectivity while simultaneously expanding it even further to HBSi's demand partners," Fernandez added. "With an expansive portfolio that spans across Latin America, Posadas is a significant expansion for HBSi in that market," said HBSi COO Greg Berman. "Additionally, by connecting to Grupo Posadas' AltiusPAR reservation system, HBSi now can implement our solution for other AltiusPAR users quickly and efficiently." About HBSi HBSi, an IBS Group company, works with both hotel companies and distribution outlets to provide a flexible and affordable channel management and connectivity platform. HBSi focuses on speed to market, direct connections and improved distribution management, as well as software integration services. HBSi's hotel customers include Elite Island Resorts, Fairmont, Harrah's, Kerzner, Raffles, Sandals and SuperClubs. About IBS The IBS Group provides new-generation IT solutions to the global Travel, Transportation and Logistics industry. A specialist in the domain, IBS offers business consultancy that helps customers enhance revenue and market share, reduce cost of operations and manage growth profitably. IBS solutions manage the mission- critical operations of major airlines, airports, oil and gas companies, seaports, cruise lines and tour operators world-wide. IBS is SEI CMMI Level-5 and PCMM Level 5 assessed, ISO 9001:2008, TickIT and ISO 27001:2005 certified, and operates out of twelve business centers in the Americas, Europe, Asia-Pacific, the Middle-East and Africa. About Grupo Posadas Headquartered in Mexico City, Grupo Posadas, S.A.B. de C.V., is a leading hotel chain operator in Latin America, with MXN7.05 billion (USD580 million) in revenues for the 12 months ended March 31, 2009, and 109 hotels and 19,653 rooms in operation. Posadas derives most of its revenues from Mexico, where it operates its key 5 and 4-star Fiesta Americana and Fiesta Inn formats, a 3-star format ("One") and its Vacation Club timeshare business. The company also operates hotels in Brazil, Argentina and Chile under its Caesar Park and Caesar Business brands and has a small operation in Texas. * * * As reported in the Troubled Company Reporter-Latin America on January 8, 2010, Standard & Poor's Ratings Services said that it assigned its 'B+' senior unsecured debt rating to Mexican hotel chain owner/operator Grupo Posadas S.A.B. de C.V.'s (B+/Negative/--) new US$200 million, five-year debt issue. The recovery rating is '4'. The proceeds of the notes will be used mainly to refinance significant maturities that the company faces throughout 2010. ================= V E N E Z U E L A ================= PETROLEOS DE VENEZUELA: Dominican Refinery Sale to Close Soon ------------------------------------------------------------- Dominican Republic Treasury Minister Vicente Bengoa said that the sale of a 49% stake in the country's only refinery REFIDOMSA, to Venezuelan par PDVSA would be finalized no later than next week. According to the report, the signing of the contract was scheduled in the country for yearend, but situation unforeseen by PDVSA authorities and because of the last summit of the countries grouped in regional organism ALBA, spearheaded by Venezuela, made that date impossible. "If Venezuela's Energy minister Rafael Ramirez can't come to Dominican Republic to sign the contract to sell 49% of REFIDOMSA's shares to the Venezuelan company in the next few days, then we in representation of the Dominican State, will go to Venezuela next week to leave that topic settled," Mr. Bengoa stressed, noting that the Dominican Government will get US$131.5 million for the 49% refinery stake. About PDVSA Petroleos de Venezuela -- http://www.pdvsa.com/-- is Venezuela's state oil company in charge of the development of the petroleum, petrochemical, and coal industry, as well as planning, coordinating, supervising, and controlling the operational activities of its divisions, both in Venezuela and abroad. * * * As reported in the Troubled Company Reporter-Latin America on July 3, 2009, Fitch Ratings assigned a 'B+/RR4' rating to Petroleos de Venezuela S.A.'s proposed US$3 billion zero coupon notes due in 2011. These notes will be registered at Euroclear or Clearstream. Proceeds from the issuance are expected to be used to fund capital expenditures and for other general corporate purposes. Fitch also has these ratings on PDVSA: -- Foreign currency Issuer Default Rating 'B+' -- Local currency IDR 'B+' -- US$3 billion outstanding senior notes (due 2017) 'B+/RR4' -- US$3.5 billion outstanding senior notes (due 2027) 'B+/RR4' -- US$1.5 billion outstanding senior notes (due 2037) 'B+/R PETROLEOS DE VENEZUELA: Adds Semi-Submersible in offshore Ops ------------------------------------------------------------- Petroleos de Venezuela Offshore Exploration and Production, in continuing its commitment to bolster development of Sucre state and the country, took to the Paria coast the Aban Pearl semi- submersible, which will form part of the fleet of drilling equipments of eight wells in Dragon Field and eight wells in Patao Field, forecasted for the first stage of the Mariscal Sucre Project (PMS). The drilling unit from Singapore will help build the wells to start developing the hydrocarbon potential in Venezuelan offshore oilfields, through the daily production of 600 cubic feet of gas, envisaged in the first stage of the Mariscal Sucre Project. The move will make history in the development of hydrocarbon deposits offshore Venezuela. In times of global crisis and increasing unemployment rates worldwide as a result of the collapse of the capitalist system, the Venezuelan government provides its people with sound employment sources. A total of 109 Sucre residents have been included in the payroll of the oil industry through the Employment Democratization System (SISDEM). They will work as drillers, derrick men, floor-men, drill workers, welders, crane operators, electricians and painters. The drilling unit has mooring of eight anchors; 3,000 HP; quarters for 98 persons, and drilling depth of up to 25,000 feet. The drilling unit will be used for offshore operations under the Simon Bolivar National Development Plan, implemented by the New PDVSA to make Venezuela a world energy superpower. In this way, the New PDVSA fosters the Oil Sowing Plan and complies with the country's gas development, fulfilling its commitment to supply gas to the people. About PDVSA Petroleos de Venezuela -- http://www.pdvsa.com/-- is Venezuela's state oil company in charge of the development of the petroleum, petrochemical, and coal industry, as well as planning, coordinating, supervising, and controlling the operational activities of its divisions, both in Venezuela and abroad. * * * As reported in the Troubled Company Reporter-Latin America on July 3, 2009, Fitch Ratings assigned a 'B+/RR4' rating to Petroleos de Venezuela S.A.'s proposed US$3 billion zero coupon notes due in 2011. These notes will be registered at Euroclear or Clearstream. Proceeds from the issuance are expected to be used to fund capital expenditures and for other general corporate purposes. Fitch also has these ratings on PDVSA: -- Foreign currency Issuer Default Rating 'B+' -- Local currency IDR 'B+' -- US$3 billion outstanding senior notes (due 2017) 'B+/RR4' -- US$3.5 billion outstanding senior notes (due 2027) 'B+/RR4' -- US$1.5 billion outstanding senior notes (due 2037) 'B+/R PETROLEOS DE VENEZUELA: S&P Gives Stable Outlook; Keeps B+ Rating ----------------------------------------------------------------- Standard & Poor's Ratings Services said that it has revised its outlook on Venezuelan state-owned oil company Petroleos de Venezuela S.A. to stable from negative. At the same time, S&P has affirmed its 'B+' corporate credit rating on PDVSA. The outlook revision follows the Jan. 11, 2010, outlook change on the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela (BB-/Stable/B) to stable from negative. The 'B+' rating on PDVSA, which is one notch lower than that on its owner, the government of Venezuela, reflects S&P's opinion that there is an "extremely high" likelihood that the country would provide timely and sufficient extraordinary support to PDVSA in the event of financial distress. S&P assess the stand-alone credit profile (SACP) of PDVSA in the 'B' area. "The one-notch differential between the issuer and the sovereign rating on Venezuela reflects PDVSA's weaker stand-alone credit quality due to its tighter liquidity, more aggressive financial policy, and continued delays in the release of its financial information," said Standard & Poor's credit analyst Carolina Duran. "It also reflects S&P's view that the company could prioritize transfers to the government before debt payments in a distressed scenario." PDVSA's financial performance during the 12 months ended June 30, 2009, deteriorated, mostly as a result of lower oil prices, but remains strong for its rating category. The company's financial measures for year-end 2009 are still uncertain. They should improve through more favorable pricing during second-half 2009 but deteriorate from the issuance of about US$6 billion in local bonds during the period. In S&P's opinion, PDVSA's liquidity remains tight. "S&P expects the company to be free cash flow negative over the next few years, given the ongoing large, government-directed social expenditures," added Ms. Duran. "Based on S&P's experience with other national oil companies that carry a similar burden, it's S&P's opinion that reductions in social and government transfers are difficult to implement." The stable outlook reflects S&P's view that PDVSA's liquidity and relationship with the government will not change significantly in the next two to three years. Greater weakness in PDVSA's liquidity and/or a negative rating action on Venezuela may lead to a negative rating action on the company. A positive rating action could result from a positive rating action on Venezuela. * VENEZUELA: Chavez Says Oil Prices "Went Beyond All Expectations" ------------------------------------------------------------------ Venezuelan oil prices quickly recovered over the past few months to US$57 per barrel on average, two points better than expected, Head of State Hugo Chavez said when submitting to the country oil prices behavior during the four quarters of 2009. In his End of Year Address to the Nation at the Miraflores presidential palace, the president explained that in the first quarter of 2009, oil prices averaged US$38.6; the second quarter, US$54.53; the third quarter, US$64.30, and the fourth quarter, US$68.8. President Chavez announced that 2010 would begin with the Venezuelan oil barrel at US$70. The price will be backed by renewed efforts to stabilize the market. According to the Head of State, the oil price recovery was due, among others, to the output cut implemented by the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC); Venezuela's support to the OPEC decisions, and superb relations with Russia. President Chavez availed himself of the opportunity to congratulate oil-sector workers and Minister of the People's Power for Energy and Petroleum and PDVSA President Rafael Ram�rez, for their mission accomplished in 2009 both in the oil and gas fields and food sovereignty through PDVAL. * * * According to Moody's Investors Service, Venezuela continues to carry a B2 foreign currency rating and a B1 local currency rating with stable outlook. *********** 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. 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