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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, August 17, 2010, Vol. 11, No. 161
Headlines
A R G E N T I N A
ASOCIACION MUTUAL: Creditors' Proofs of Debt Due on September 7
GEAGE LOGISTICA: Creditors' Proofs of Debt Due on October 7
METROGAS SA: Creditors' Proofs of Debt Due on February 21
MONTAJES SANTI: Creditors' Proofs of Debt Due on September 20
PROYECTO SRL: Creditors' Proofs of Debt Due on October 10
VADEMECUM SA: Creditors' Proofs of Debt Due on August 24
B E R M U D A
ACI INDUSTRIES: Commences Wind-Up Proceedings
ACI INDUSTRIES: Member to Receive Wind-Up Report on August 24
ESG REINSURANCE: Appoints Morrison & Thresh as Liquidators
KCP (HOLDINGS): Commences Wind-Up Proceedings
KCP (HOLDINGS): Members' Final Meeting Set for September 15
PGT FINANCE: Commences Wind-Up Proceedings
PGT FINANCE: Members' Final Meeting Set for September 15
PGT FINANCE: Commences Wind-Up Proceedings
PGT FINANCE: Members' Final Meeting Set for September 15
RICHMOND INSURANCE: Commences Wind-Up Proceedings
RICHMOND INSURANCE: Member to Receive Wind-Up Report on August 31
SIGMA RE: Commences Wind-Up Proceedings
SIGMA RE: Members' Final Meeting Set for August 31
VANDICOMP GROUP: Members' Final Meeting Set for August 25
WAGERING INSURANCE: Court to Hear Wind-Up Petition on August 20
B R A Z I L
BRASKEM SA: Union Workers Plan to Stage Strike
CAIXA ECONOMICA: To Fund US$1.3 Billion in Exports to Iran
CAIXA ECONOMICA: Records BRL890 Million Profit in 2nd Qtr.
COMPANHIA ENERGETICA: 2Q Profit Drops 81% on Currency Losses
COMPANHIA SIDERURGICA: IPO Depends on Accord With Namisa
GERDAU SA: Gerdau Ameristeel to Hold Meeting on August 24
NET SERVICOS: Embratel Offer Won't Affect Moody's 'Ba1' Rating
JBS SA: Second Quarter Profit Drops 97% to BRL3.7 Million
TAM SA: Intends to Combine With LAN Airlines
E C U A D O R
* ECUADOR: Contracts to Take 25% of Oil Company Profits
M E X I C O
MEXICANA AIRLINES: Union Asks Gov't to Push for More Days of Talks
MEXICANA AIRLINES: Airport Operator Suspends Passenger Fee
MEXICANA AIRLINES: Needs US$100MM to Keep Flying, Says CEO
MEXICANA AIRLINES: To Reduce Flights, Stop Paying Staff
* MEXICO: Moody's Assigns 'Ba2' Rating on Tlaquepaque
P U E R T O R I C O
CARIBBEAN PETROLEUM: Case Summary & 30 Largest Unsecured Creditors
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* Large Companies With Insolvent Balance Sheets
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ASOCIACION MUTUAL: Creditors' Proofs of Debt Due on September 7
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The court-appointed trustee for Asociacion Mutual Empleados de
Comercio de Tandil's reorganization proceedings, will be verifying
creditors' proofs of claim until September 7, 2010.
The trustee will present the validated claims in court as
individual reports on October 5, 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
November 23, 2010.
GEAGE LOGISTICA: Creditors' Proofs of Debt Due on October 7
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The court-appointed trustee for Geage Logistica y Distribucion
S.A.'s bankruptcy proceedings, will be verifying creditors' proofs
of claim until October 7, 2010.
The trustee will present the validated claims in court as
individual reports on November 18, 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
February 4, 2011.
METROGAS SA: Creditors' Proofs of Debt Due on February 21
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The court-appointed trustee for Metrogas SA's reorganization
proceedings, will be verifying creditors' proofs of claim until
February 21, 2011.
Creditors will vote to ratify the completed settlement plan
during the assembly on August 13, 2011.
The trustee will present the validated claims in court as
individual reports. The National Commercial Court of First
Instance No. 26 in Buenos Aires, with the assistance of Clerk
No. 51, 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.
MONTAJES SANTI: Creditors' Proofs of Debt Due on September 20
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The court-appointed trustee for Montajes Santi S.R.L.'s bankruptcy
proceedings, will be verifying creditors' proofs of claim until
September 20, 2010.
The trustee will present the validated claims in court as
individual reports on November 2, 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.
PROYECTO SRL: Creditors' Proofs of Debt Due on October 10
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The court-appointed trustee for Proyecto SRL's reorganization
proceedings, will be verifying creditors' proofs of claim until
October 10, 2010.
The trustee will present the validated claims in court as
individual reports on December 20, 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
March 1, 2011.
Creditors will vote to ratify the completed settlement plan
during the assembly on August 3, 2011.
VADEMECUM SA: Creditors' Proofs of Debt Due on August 24
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The court-appointed trustee for Vademecum S.A.'s bankruptcy
proceedings, will be verifying creditors' proofs of claim until
August 24, 2010.
The trustee will present the validated claims in court as
individual reports on October 5, 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
November 17, 2010.
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B E R M U D A
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ACI INDUSTRIES: Commences Wind-Up Proceedings
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ACI Industries commenced wind-up proceedings on July 21, 2010.
Only creditors who were able to file their proofs of debt by
August 9, 2010, will be included in the company's dividend
distribution.
The company's liquidator is:
Roderick M. Forrest
Victoria Place, 31 Victoria Street
Hamilton, Bermuda
ACI INDUSTRIES: Member to Receive Wind-Up Report on August 24
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The member of ACI Industries will receive, on August 24, 2010, at
10:00 a.m., the liquidator's report on the company's wind-up
proceedings and property disposal.
The company commenced wind-up proceedings on July 21, 2010.
The company's liquidator is:
Roderick M. Forrest
Victoria Place, 31 Victoria Street
Hamilton, Bermuda
ESG REINSURANCE: Appoints Morrison & Thresh as Liquidators
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On July 22, 2010, Michael W. Morrison and Charles Thresh were
appointed as liquidators of ESG Reinsurance (Bermuda) Limited.
The liquidators can be reached at:
Michael W. Morrison
Charles Thresh
KPMG Advisory Limited
Bermuda; and
Mike S. Walker
KPMG LLP
London
KCP (HOLDINGS): Commences Wind-Up Proceedings
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KCP (Holdings) Ltd. commenced wind-up proceedings on July 21,
2010.
Only creditors who were able to file their proofs of debt by
August 6, 2010, will be included in the company's dividend
distribution.
The company's liquidator is:
Robin J. Mayor
Clarendon House, Church Street
Hamilton, Bermuda
KCP (HOLDINGS): Members' Final Meeting Set for September 15
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The members of KCP (Holdings) Ltd. will hold their final meeting,
on September 15, 2010, at 9:30 a.m., to receive the liquidator's
report on the company's wind-up proceedings and property disposal.
The company commenced wind-up proceedings on July 21, 2010.
The company's liquidator is:
Robin J. Mayor
Clarendon House, Church Street
Hamilton, Bermuda
PGT FINANCE: Commences Wind-Up Proceedings
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PGT Finance (1999) Ltd. commenced wind-up proceedings on July 21,
2010.
Only creditors who were able to file their proofs of debt by
August 6, 2010, will be included in the company's dividend
distribution.
The company's liquidator is:
Robin J. Mayor
Clarendon House, Church Street
Hamilton, Bermuda
PGT FINANCE: Members' Final Meeting Set for September 15
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The members of PGT Finance (1999) Ltd. will hold their final
meeting, on September 15, 2010, at 9:30 a.m., to receive the
liquidator's report on the company's wind-up proceedings and
property disposal.
The company commenced wind-up proceedings on July 21, 2010.
The company's liquidator is:
Robin J. Mayor
Clarendon House, Church Street
Hamilton, Bermuda
PGT FINANCE: Commences Wind-Up Proceedings
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PGT Finance Ltd. commenced wind-up proceedings on July 23, 2010.
Only creditors who were able to file their proofs of debt by
August 11, 2010, will be included in the company's dividend
distribution.
The company's liquidator is:
Robin J. Mayor
Clarendon House, Church Street
Hamilton, Bermuda
PGT FINANCE: Members' Final Meeting Set for September 15
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The members of PGT Finance Ltd. will hold their final meeting, on
September 15, 2010, at 9:30 a.m., to receive the liquidator's
report on the company's wind-up proceedings and property disposal.
The company commenced wind-up proceedings on July 23, 2010.
The company's liquidator is:
Robin J. Mayor
Clarendon House, Church Street
Hamilton, Bermuda
RICHMOND INSURANCE: Commences Wind-Up Proceedings
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Richmond Insurance Company Limited commenced wind-up proceedings
on July 26, 2010.
Only creditors who were able to file their proofs of debt by
August 13, 2010, will be included in the company's dividend
distribution.
The company's liquidator is:
Mark Waddington
The Chartis Building
29 Richmond Road, Pembroke HM 08
Bermuda
RICHMOND INSURANCE: Member to Receive Wind-Up Report on August 31
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The member of Richmond Insurance Company Limited will receive, on
August 31, 2010, at 9:30 a.m., the liquidator's report on the
company's wind-up proceedings and property disposal.
The company commenced wind-up proceedings on July 26, 2010.
The company's liquidator is:
Mark Waddington
The Chartis Building
29 Richmond Road, Pembroke HM 08
Bermuda
SIGMA RE: Commences Wind-Up Proceedings
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Sigma Re Ltd. commenced wind-up proceedings on July 28, 2010.
Only creditors who were able to file their proofs of debt by
August 11, 2010, will be included in the company's dividend
distribution.
The company's liquidator is:
Robin J. Mayor
Clarendon House, Church Street
Hamilton, Bermuda
SIGMA RE: Members' Final Meeting Set for August 31
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The members of Sigma Re Ltd. will hold their final meeting, on
August 31, 2010, at 9:30 a.m., to receive the liquidator's report
on the company's wind-up proceedings and property disposal.
The company commenced wind-up proceedings on July 28, 2010.
The company's liquidator is:
Robin J. Mayor
Clarendon House, Church Street
Hamilton, Bermuda
VANDICOMP GROUP: Members' Final Meeting Set for August 25
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The members of Vandicomp Group Ltd. will hold their final meeting,
on August 25, 2010, at 9:30 a.m., to receive the liquidator's
report on the company's wind-up proceedings and property disposal.
The company's liquidator is:
Robin J. Mayor
Clarendon House, Church Street
Hamilton, Bermuda
WAGERING INSURANCE: Court to Hear Wind-Up Petition on August 20
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A petition to wind up the operations of Wagering Insurance North
America, Ltd will be heard before the High Court of Bermuda on
August 20, 2010, at 9:30 a.m.
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B R A Z I L
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BRASKEM SA: Union Workers Plan to Stage Strike
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Braskem S.A.'s union workers voted to stage a strike at the
company's Kenova facility starting August 15 at midnight, The
State Journal reports. The report relates that the vote came in
64 to 7.
According to the report, the union's concerns rest with an
unwanted increase in insurance costs and no pension issued for new
workers.
Braskem S.A. -- http://www.braskem.com.br/-- is a thermoplastic
resins producer in Latin America, and is among the three largest
Brazilian-owned private industrial companies. The company
operates 13 manufacturing plants located throughout Brazil, an has
an annual production capacity of 5.8 million tons of resins and
other petrochemical products.
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As of August 11, 2010, the company continues to carry Moody's
"Ba1" long-term and long-term corporate family rating. The
company also continues to carry Fitch Ratings' "BB+" long-term
issuer default and senior unsecured debt ratings.
CAIXA ECONOMICA: To Fund US$1.3 Billion in Exports to Iran
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Caixa Economica Federal will finance up to EUR1 billion (US$1.3
billion) in beef shipments to Iran after private banks refused to
extend credit to exporters, fearing retaliation from the U.S. and
European Union, Joshua Goodman at Bloomberg News reports, citing
Valor Economico. The report relates the newspaper said that the
financing will be backed by Brazil's Treasury, which will be
responsible for collecting payment from the Iranian government.
According to the report, citing the local newspaper, sanctions
imposed by the United Nations in June over Iran's nuclear program,
and followed up with tighter restrictions by the U.S. and EU, has
led Brazilian banks to reject credit guarantees issued by Iranian
banks.
About Caixa Economica
Headquartered in Brasilia, Caixa Economica Federal --
http://www.caixa.gov.br/-- is a Brazilian bank and one of the
largest government-owned financial institutions in Latin America.
Founded in Jan. 12, 1861, Caixa Economica is the second biggest
Brazilian bank, second only to Banco do Brasil, and offers
services in thousands of Brazilian towns, ranking third in Brazil
in number of branches. The company has more than 32 million
accounts and controls more than US$170 billion. It is responsible
for executing policies in the areas of housing and basic
sanitation, the administration of social funds and programs and
federal lotteries.
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As of August 16, 2010, the bank continues to carry Moody's "D+"
bank financial strength rating.
CAIXA ECONOMICA: Records BRL890 Million Profit in 2nd Qtr.
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Caixa Economica Federal posted a second-quarter net profit of
BRL890 million (US$503.10 million), 26% higher than the same
period in 2009, Diana Kinch at Dow Jones Newswires reports.
According to the report, the result was favored by an expansion in
credit lines offered by the bank, particularly in the property
sector. The report relates that at the end of June, the bank's
credit portfolio totaled BRL86.9 billion, 58% higher than a year
earlier.
Caixa said it has a 75.9% share in Brazil's property credit
market, the report adds.
About Caixa Economica
Headquartered in Brasilia, Caixa Economica Federal --
http://www.caixa.gov.br/-- is a Brazilian bank and one of the
largest government-owned financial institutions in Latin America.
Founded in Jan. 12, 1861, Caixa Economica is the second biggest
Brazilian bank, second only to Banco do Brasil, and offers
services in thousands of Brazilian towns, ranking third in Brazil
in number of branches. The company has more than 32 million
accounts and controls more than US$170 billion. It is responsible
for executing policies in the areas of housing and basic
sanitation, the administration of social funds and programs and
federal lotteries.
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As of August 16, 2010, the bank continues to carry Moody's "D+"
bank financial strength rating.
COMPANHIA ENERGETICA: 2Q Profit Drops 81% on Currency Losses
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Companhia Energetica de Sao Paulo (CESP)'s second-quarter profit
dropped 81% to BRL133 million Brazilian (US$75.1 million) from
BRL714.4 million a year earlier due to currency losses, Paulo
Winterstein at Dow Jones Newswires reports.
According to the report, CESP analysts had expected BRL132.7
million, according to the average of 13 estimates compiled by the
local Estado news agency. The report notes that net revenue rose
4.7% to BRL688.4 million.
Dow Jones Newswires says that the 1.15% drop in the real against
the dollar increased costs of servicing dollar-denominated debt.
The report relates that financial losses totaled BRL141.5 million
compared with financial gains of BRL273.6 million in the year-
earlier quarter.
Ebitda were BRL454.8 million, a gain of 0.1% from a year earlier,
the report adds.
About CESP
Companhia Energetica de Sao Paulo plans, constructs, and operates
electricity generation and distribution systems in the State of
Sao Paulo, Brazil. The company generates electricity through
hydroelectric plants located on the rivers of Panama, tiete,
paraibuna, and Jaguari.
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As of August 16, 2010, the company continues to carry Moody's
"Ba2" long-term corporate family rating and senior unsecured debt
rating. The company also continues to carry Standard and Poor's
"B" long- term issuer credit rating.
COMPANHIA SIDERURGICA: IPO Depends on Accord With Namisa
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Companhia Siderurgica Nacional SA said that a planned initial
public offering in shares of an iron ore unit depends on an accord
between the company and minority shareholders in its Nacional de
Minerios SA (Namisa) iron ore subsidiary, Dow Jones Newswires
reports.
According to the report, CSN Executive Director of Finances Paulo
Penido said that "We're in negotiations with Namisa's minority
shareholders. This takes time." Whether an IPO occurs will also
depend on market conditions, he added, the report relates.
As reported in the Troubled Company Reporter-Latin America on
June 29, 2010, Steel Guru News said that CSN will start to
gradually spin off parts of its business in a bid to increase
assets. According to the report, it is believed that the company
could also sell stakes in its cement, steel making, energy and
logistics units. The report related that if all goes well, the
moves could help CSN fetch a better value for its business, in
turn fueling possible acquisitions.
About CSN
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.
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As of August 11, 2010, the company continues to carry moody's
"Ba1" long-term and long-term corporate family ratings. The
company also continues to carry Standard and Poor's "BB+" issuer
credit ratings.
GERDAU SA: Gerdau Ameristeel to Hold Meeting on August 24
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Gerdau Ameristeel Corporation disclosed that the rescheduled
special meeting to approve a proposed plan of arrangement
involving, among other things, the acquisition by Gerdau S.A. of
all of the issued and outstanding common shares of Gerdau
Ameristeel that Gerdau S.A. does not already own for US$11.00 per
share will be held on August 24, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. (Toronto time)
at the TMX Broadcast Centre, The Exchange Tower, 130 King Street
West, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
The special meeting was rescheduled to accommodate the regulatory
review of certain disclosure documents related to the transaction.
That review has now been completed and Gerdau Ameristeel has
prepared an amended 13E-3 and a supplement to the management proxy
circular dated July 7, 2010, which are available on Gerdau
Ameristeel's Web site at http://www.gerdauameristeel.com/
These documents have also been filed with the Canadian securities
regulators and with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
and are available on the Canadian SEDAR Web site at
http://www.sedar.com/ and on the U.S. Securities and Exchange
Commission's website at http://www.sec.gov/
The record date of June 18, 2010 has not been changed. If you
have not yet deposited your proxies, you may continue to do so.
No further action need be taken by shareholders that already have
deposited proxies in respect of their shares for those shares to
be voted at the special meeting. Proxies must be received by
Gerdau Ameristeel's transfer agent, CIBC Mellon Trust Company, by
no later than 11:00 a.m. (Toronto time) on August 20, 2010.
Voting instructions and information about the mechanics for
depositing proxies are provided in the management proxy circular
which has been mailed to shareholders and which is available on
the SEDAR website at http://www.sedar.com/
The hearing in respect of the final order of the Ontario Superior
Court of Justice will take place on August 27, 2010 at 10:00 a.m.
About Gerdau Ameristeel
Headquartered in Tampa, Florida, Gerdau Ameristeel Corporation
(NYSE: GNA; TSX: GNA.TO) -- http://www.ameristeel.com/-- is a
mini-mill steel producer in North America. The company's products
are sold to steel service centers, steel fabricators, or directly
to original equipment manufactures for use in a variety of
industries, including construction, cellular and electrical
transmission, automotive, mining and equipment manufacturing.
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As of June 23, 2010, the company continues to carry Moody's "Ba1"
long-term corporate family rating, senior unsecured debt rating,
and probability of default rating. The company also continues to
carry Standard and Poor's BB+ issuer credit ratings.
About Gerdau S.A.
Headquartered in Porto Alegre, Brazil, Gerdau S.A. --
http://www.gerdau.com.br/-- produces and distributes crude steel
and related long rolled products, drawn products, and long
specialty products. In addition to Brazil, Gerdau operates in
Argentina, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Uruguay, India and the
United States.
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As of June 23, 2010, the company continues to carry Moody's "Ba1"
long-term corporate family rating and "Ba1" senior unsecured debt
ratings.
NET SERVICOS: Embratel Offer Won't Affect Moody's 'Ba1' Rating
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Moody's Investors Service has noted that the Ba1 rating with
stable outlook for Net Servicos de Comunicacao S.A. and that the
Baa2 rating with stable outlook for Empresa Brasileira de
Comunicacoes S.A. are unaffected at this time by the announcement
that Embratel has made a public tender to acquire 100% of NET's
preferred shares. According to Embratel's fillings at the
Brazilian stock exchange, the tender should take place on
September 9th. 2010 and, if completed as proposed, Embratel would
then own directly and indirectly approximately 93.4% of NET's
total capital, but not the voting control of the company.
The last rating action on NET was on October 22, 2009, when
Moody's affirmed NET's existing Ba1 rating with a stable outlook
and assigned a Ba1 rating to the company's US$350 million proposed
notes issuance due in 2020.
The last rating action on Embratel was on April 26, 2010, when
Moody's upgraded Embratel's ratings from Baa3 to Baa2, with a
stable outlook.
Headquartered in the city of Sao Paulo, Brazil, Net Servicos de
Comunicacao S.A. is the largest cable company in Brazil with
approximately 3.9 million Pay TV subscribers as of June 30, 2010
and currently present in 93 cities. The company also offers
bidirectional broadband internet access through its Virtua
franchise and voice services through Net Fone via Embratel. As of
June 30, 2010, Net had 3.1 million broadband clients and
2.8 million fixed line subscribers. Net reported consolidated net
revenues of BRL5.0 billion over the last twelve months ended
June 30, 2010 (US$2.8 billion converted by the average exchange
rate).
Headquartered in the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Empresa
Brasileira de Telecomunicacoes S.A. is the incumbent long-distance
service provider in Brazil and offers a wide array of advanced
communications services over its own network. Embratel reported
consolidated net revenues of BRL 10.9 billion over the last twelve
months ended June 30, 2010 (US$6.1 billion converted by the
average exchange rate).
JBS SA: Second Quarter Profit Drops 97% to BRL3.7 Million
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JBS SA's second quarter profit dropped 97% to BRL3.7 million
(US$2.09 million) from BRL125.9 million in the same period in
2009, after two mergers, partly due to high exchange rate
volatility even as revenues rose, Aluisio Alves at Reuters
reports.
"Demand for working capital, as well as the impact from exchange
rate volatility during the quarter were the main reasons for the
retreat in profit," Chief Executive Joesley Medonca Batista said
in a statement obtained by the news agency.
According to the report, the drop in profit came even as net
revenues in the quarter jumped 52.5% from the same period in 2009
to BRL14.1 billion. The report relates that the increase in
revenues reflected the rise in sales prices, favorable market
conditions and a 22.2% increase in the client base.
The report notes that EBITDA jumped 163.3% in the quarter from the
same period in 2009 to BRL1 billion.
About JBS SA
JBS SA is one of the world's largest beef producers with
operations in Brazil, the United States, Argentina, Australia and
Italy. The company is the largest producer and exporter of fresh
meat and meat by-products in Brazil, Argentina and Australian and
the third largest in the USA.
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As reported in the Troubled Company Reporter-Latin America on
July 23, 2010, Fitch Ratings upgraded these ratings of JBS S.A.:
-- local currency issuer default rating to 'BB-' from 'B+';
-- foreign currency issuer default rating to 'BB-' from 'B+';
-- US$275 million senior unsecured notes due in 2011, to 'BB-'
from 'B+/RR4';
-- US$700 million senior unsecured notes due in 2014, to 'BB-'
from 'B+/RR4';
-- US$300 million senior unsecured notes due in 2016, to 'BB-'
from 'B+/RR4';
TAM SA: Intends to Combine With LAN Airlines
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LAN Airlines S.A. and TAM S.A. have entered into a non-binding MOU
that outlines their intentions to combine their holdings under a
single parent entity. The combination would create a new Latin
American airline group that would offer seamless passenger and
cargo service across the continent and around the world. The new
group, to be known as LATAM Airlines Group, would include Lan
Airlines and its affiliates in Peru, Argentina and Ecuador; Lan
Cargo and its affiliates; TAM Lineas Aereas S.A.; TAM Mercosur and
all other holdings of LAN and TAM. The transaction is subject to
both parties entering into a binding definitive agreement and
satisfaction of conditions, including corporate and shareholder
approvals and actions and regulatory approvals.
Each of the airlines in the group would continue to operate under
their existing operating certificates and brands. The carriers
would work to build a comprehensive network of international
passenger flights and cargo services throughout the region.
Growth enabled by the transaction would reach new destinations,
create more opportunities for employees of both companies and more
value creation for shareholders and would foster economic
development and job growth in the home countries of the Group
airlines and the countries they serve.
The all-stock transaction would consolidate the economic interests
of LAN and TAM under a single parent entity while satisfying the
foreign ownership and control requirements of each country where
they operate. In connection with the transaction, LAN Airlines
S.A. would be renamed LATAM Airlines Group S.A. (LATAM) and would
serve as a parent company that will align activities for all group
holdings. TAM shareholders would be offered 0.90 shares of common
stock of LATAM for each share of TAM.
LATAM would retain its listing in the Santiago stock exchange and
its ADR listing in the New York Stock Exchange and plans to list
its shares, via BDRs, in the Bovespa in Brazil.
Within the group, TAM would continue to operate as a Brazilian
company with its own structure. The current holdings of LAN
Airlines S.A. would operate as an independent business unit within
the group (and be referred to as LAN Airlines). Each airline
within the group would maintain its current headquarters and
governance structure.
The controlling shareholders of LAN and TAM have agreed to a
governance model to jointly manage strategic decisions relating to
the alignment of the activities of LATAM group holdings. Mauricio
Rolim Amaro, currently Vice-chairman of the Board of Directors at
TAM S.A., will serve as Chairman of Board of Directors of LATAM
and Enrique Cueto, currently CEO of LAN, will serve as LATAM CEO.
Within the Group, Maria Claudia Amaro, currently Chairman of the
Board of Directors of TAM, will serve as Chairman of TAM under the
new structure. Marco Bologna, currently President/CEO of TAM S.A.
will serve as CEO of TAM. Libano Barroso, currently president of
TAM Lineas Aereas S.A., will remain in that capacity. Ignacio
Cueto, currently President/COO of LAN, will serve as CEO of LAN
Airlines.
"This is the completion of the vision of our founder, Captain
Rolim, who believed that in an open skies market, a large Latin
American airline group would provide much more competitive
services to our passengers and cargo customers" said Marco
Bologna, CEO of TAM. "Combining our strengths and complementary
networks will bring great benefits to our customers, employees,
shareholders and Latin America. Together, LAN and TAM will be
able to offer new destinations that neither company could have
supported on its own. This will position us to compete with the
foreign carriers that continue to increase service to our region
while creating new jobs in our home countries."
The combined airline group would provide passenger services to
more than 115 destinations in 23 countries while providing cargo
services throughout Latin America and across much of the globe.
The airlines of the group would operate a fleet of more than 220
aircraft, and have more than 40,000 employees. In 2009 these
carriers had combined revenues of US$8.5 billion, carried more
than 45 million passengers and carried combined cargo of 832,000
tons. The Group would be among the leading airline groups in the
world in terms of size, profitability and market reach.
The combination is expected to generate annual synergies of
approximately US$400 million. These synergies are expected to
come broadly in equal proportion from alignment of the passenger
networks, growth in the cargo network (both internationally and in
Brazil), and reduced cost. Management expects that it would be
able to implement approximately one third of the synergies within
the first year following the close of the transaction and all
synergies by the end of the third year.
Employees would benefit from enhanced career opportunities and
faster growth as a result of the combination. The scale and
diversity of the new carrier would provide more stability and
greater financial strength, benefiting all stakeholders. The
combined airlines would have more than 200 aircraft scheduled for
future delivery, driving growth and increased employment across
the region.
Passengers would benefit from an increase in flights,
destinations, and connections as a result of this combination. The
combined carrier would allow for seamless travel throughout the
region and beyond. Frequent flyer program members would be able
to earn and redeem miles on more flights, and be able to earn
miles through more partners than ever before.
Cargo customers would have access to the most comprehensive cargo
network in Latin America - with more capacity, frequency, and
destinations than any other carrier. The combined carriers would
work quickly to ensure that customers can book, ship and track
cargo seamlessly across the expanded network.
Under the MOU, the two companies will now engage in exclusive
negotiations towards a binding definitive agreement, which shall
be subject to reaching agreement on the final documentation, due
diligence, respective corporate and shareholder approvals and
actions, and regulatory approvals. No assurances can be given
that a binding definitive agreement will be entered into or that
the combination will be completed.
BTG Pactual is acting as exclusive financial advisor and Turci
Attorneys, Machado, Meyer, Sendacz e Opice Advogados, Clifford
Chance and Cariola Diez Perez-Cotapos & Cia. Ltda. are acting as
legal advisors to TAM. JP Morgan Securities Inc. is acting as
financial advisor and Claro y Cia., Sullivan & Cromwell LLP and
Pinheiro Neto Advogados are acting as legal advisors to LAN.
About TAM SA
Based in Sao Paulo, Brazil, TAM S.A. -- http://www.tam.com.br/--
has business agreements with the regional airlines Pantanal,
Passaredo, Total and Trip. As of Jan. 14, the daily flight on the
Corumba -- Campo Grande route in Mato Grosso do Sul began to be
operated by a partnership with Trip. With the expansion of the
agreement with NHT, TAM will now be serving 82 destinations in
Brazil, 45 of which with its own flights. In addition, the
company is strengthening its presence in Rio Grande do Sul and
Santa Catarina.
* * *
As of May 20, 2010, the company continues to carry Standard and
Poor's "B+" long-term issuer credit ratings. The company also
continues to carry Fitch Rating's "BB-" long-term issuer default
ratings.
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* ECUADOR: Contracts to Take 25% of Oil Company Profits
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New model service contracts delivered to private oil companies in
Ecuador say the state is to take a "sovereignty" payment to equal
25% of their net profits, Monica Orozco at Dow Jones Newswires
reports.
As reported in the Troubled Company Reporter-Latin America on
August 13, 2010, Dow Jones Newswires said that Ecuador passed a
new Hydrocarbons Law which aims to expropriate foreign-company
operations unless they sign new service contracts increasing state
control of the industry. The report related that the law fixed a
deadline of 120 days from July 27 for major operators to change
over to the new service contracts. Smaller petrol companies have
180 days, the report notes.
According to Dow Jones Newswires, under the new contracts, private
oil companies will be paid a production fee, while the government
will own 100% of the oil and gas produced. The report relates
that the contract said that after deducting the 25%, the state
will "cover" operational and production costs via two kinds of
tariff. No tariff rates are given but the first tariff is called
a "production" tariff, and the second an "incremental production"
tariff, the report notes. The first tariff will cover the actual
cost of production, while the second will cover the so-called new
costs of production after the contract is signed, Dow Jones
Newswires says.
Ecuador's minister for Nonrenewable Natural Resources, Wilson
Pastor told the news agency in an interview that the fees, the
time periods of the contracts and the investments by private oil
companies will be discussed during negotiations with private oil
and gas companies, which are to be held shortly.
* * *
As of June 28, 2010, the country continues to carry Moody's "Caa2"
country ceiling long-term foreign bank deposit ratings, and "Caa3"
currency issuer rating and foreign currency long-term debt rating.
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MEXICANA AIRLINES: Union Asks Gov't to Push for More Days of Talks
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Andres R. Martinez at Bloomberg News reports that Compania
Mexicana de Aviacion's flight attendants union on August 13, 2010,
asked the Mexican government to require all parties involved in
talks to save the airline to meet for at least two more days to
find a solution.
According to the report, the government must step in and help run
the airline until new investors are found to avoid a premeditated
and induced bankruptcy.
Compania Mexicana de Aviacion or Mexicana Airlines --
http://www.mexicana.com/-- is a privately held airline and a
subsidiary of Nuevo Grupo Aeronautico. Founded in 1921, Mexicana
is the oldest commercial carrier in North America. Charles
Lindbergh piloted the first trip for Mexicana between Brownsville,
Texas, and Mexico City.
Grupo Mexicana de Aviacion is the parent of Compania Mexicana. Two
other units are Aerovias Caribe S.A. de C.V. (Mexicana Click) and
Mexicana Inter S.A. de C.V. (Mexicana Link).
Compania Mexicana de Aviacion or Mexicana Airlines, Mexico's
largest airline, filed for bankruptcy in the U.S. and Mexico on
August 2, 2010. In the U.S., the company filed in the U.S.
Bankruptcy Court in Manhattan for Chapter 15 bankruptcy protection
(case no. 10-14182), and in Mexico, it filed for the equivalent of
Chapter 11.
Maru E. Johansen, foreign representative of Compania Mexicana,
estimated in the Chapter 15 petition that the company has assets
of US$500 million to US$1 billion and debts of more than US$1
billion. William C. Heuer, Esq., at Duane Morris LLP, serves as
counsel to Ms. Johansen.
Mexicana de Aviacion stated that despite its bankruptcy filing, it
expects to continue to operate normally, and that such filings
Bankruptcy Creditors' Service, Inc., publishes Mexicana Airlines
Bankruptcy News. The newsletter tracks the chapter 11 proceedings
and the ancillary proceedings undertaken by Compania Mexicana de
Aviacion and its units. (http://bankrupt.com/newsstand/or
215/945-7000).
MEXICANA AIRLINES: Airport Operator Suspends Passenger Fee
----------------------------------------------------------
Andres R. Martinez at Bloomberg News reports that Grupo
Aeroportuario Del Pacifico SAB suspended charging a fee on
passengers booked to take Grupo Mexicana de Aviacion flights.
According to the report, Aeroportuario del Pacifico, an airport
operator, had planned to charge Mexicana clients starting
yesterday, August 16, 2010. The report relates that the charge
would have applied to all Mexicana flights, including its low-cost
operation.
Compania Mexicana de Aviacion or Mexicana Airlines --
http://www.mexicana.com/-- is a privately held airline and a
subsidiary of Nuevo Grupo Aeronautico. Founded in 1921, Mexicana
is the oldest commercial carrier in North America. Charles
Lindbergh piloted the first trip for Mexicana between Brownsville,
Texas, and Mexico City.
Grupo Mexicana de Aviacion is the parent of Compania Mexicana. Two
other units are Aerovias Caribe S.A. de C.V. (Mexicana Click) and
Mexicana Inter S.A. de C.V. (Mexicana Link).
Compania Mexicana de Aviacion or Mexicana Airlines, Mexico's
largest airline, filed for bankruptcy in the U.S. and Mexico on
August 2, 2010. In the U.S., the company filed in the U.S.
Bankruptcy Court in Manhattan for Chapter 15 bankruptcy protection
(case no. 10-14182), and in Mexico, it filed for the equivalent of
Chapter 11.
Maru E. Johansen, foreign representative of Compania Mexicana,
estimated in the Chapter 15 petition that the company has assets
of US$500 million to US$1 billion and debts of more than US$1
billion. William C. Heuer, Esq., at Duane Morris LLP, serves as
counsel to Ms. Johansen.
Mexicana de Aviacion stated that despite its bankruptcy filing, it
expects to continue to operate normally, and that such filings
Bankruptcy Creditors' Service, Inc., publishes Mexicana Airlines
Bankruptcy News. The newsletter tracks the chapter 11 proceedings
and the ancillary proceedings undertaken by Compania Mexicana de
Aviacion and its units. (http://bankrupt.com/newsstand/or
215/945-7000).
MEXICANA AIRLINES: Needs US$100MM to Keep Flying, Says CEO
----------------------------------------------------------
Mexicana Airlines' Chief Executive Manuel Borja said the airline
needs a cash injection of at least US$100 million to keep flying,
according to a report by The Canadian Press.
Mr. Borja said in an interview with Radio Formula that he and the
unions representing the airline's pilots and flight attendants
are negotiating with investors to raise between US$100 million and
US$150 million, The Canadian Press reported.
He said a cash injection coupled with a deal with the unions to
take a stake in the company in exchange for new labor terms could
help keep Mexicana Airlines in business, according to the report.
About Mexicana Airlines
Compania Mexicana de Aviacion or Mexicana Airlines --
http://www.mexicana.com/-- is a privately held airline and a
subsidiary of Nuevo Grupo Aeronautico. Founded in 1921, Mexicana
is the oldest commercial carrier in North America. Charles
Lindbergh piloted the first trip for Mexicana between Brownsville,
Texas, and Mexico City.
Grupo Mexicana de Aviacion is the parent of Compania Mexicana. Two
other units are Aerovias Caribe S.A. de C.V. (Mexicana Click) and
Mexicana Inter S.A. de C.V. (Mexicana Link).
Compania Mexicana de Aviacion or Mexicana Airlines, Mexico's
largest airline, filed for bankruptcy in the U.S. and Mexico on
August 2, 2010. In the U.S., the company filed in the U.S.
Bankruptcy Court in Manhattan for Chapter 15 bankruptcy protection
(case no. 10-14182), and in Mexico, it filed for the equivalent of
Chapter 11.
Maru E. Johansen, foreign representative of Compania Mexicana,
estimated in the Chapter 15 petition that the company has assets
of US$500 million to US$1 billion and debts of more than
US$1 billion. William C. Heuer, Esq., at Duane Morris LLP, serves
as counsel to Ms. Johansen.
Mexicana de Aviacion stated that despite its bankruptcy filing, it
expects to continue to operate normally, and that such filings
Bankruptcy Creditors' Service, Inc., publishes Mexicana Airlines
Bankruptcy News. The newsletter tracks the chapter 11 proceedings
and the ancillary proceedings undertaken by Compania Mexicana de
Aviacion and its units. (http://bankrupt.com/newsstand/or
215/945-7000)
MEXICANA AIRLINES: To Reduce Flights, Stop Paying Staff
-------------------------------------------------------
Mexicana Airlines is set to cancel certain flights in the next
few days to optimize available resources and ensure that priority
is given to homebound passengers.
The company said in a statement that it is taking this measure
because of its deteriorating financial situation brought about by
"a series of events that have strangled its cash flows."
Specifically, Mexicana Airlines cited IATA's decision to suspend
the company's BSP sales channel, forcing it to suspend the sale
and issuing of tickets indefinitely "with serious repercussions
for MexicanaClick and MexicanaLink sales."
Other sources of revenue have either dried up or are being
retained by financial institutions after the filing of the
insolvency proceedings, according to the company.
"Although flights will be reduced to a minimum over coming days,
the airline and its employees are determined to make an effort to
continue operating out of concern for passengers," Mexicana
Airlines said.
"It is hoped an agreement will be reached with union leaders and
that additional resources can be obtained to secure the financial
viability of the carrier," the company said.
While Mexicana Airlines is set to cancel certain flights, the
company has resumed its services from both Gatwick and Madrid,
according to an August 10, 2010 report by Daily Telegraph.
Mexicana Chief Executive Officer Manuel Borja Chico also said the
airline hopes to resume ticket sales in the "coming days", Carla
Main at Bloomberg News reports.
Updated information on route and flight changes over the next few
days will be posted on cmainforma.com, the company's mexicana.com
link and twitter @mexicanaair.
Passengers can also contact the company through these call
centers:
* Mexico City: 5448-8634 or 5998-5998
* Elsewhere in Mexico: 01800-837-6150 or 01800-801-2010
* United States & Canada: 1-888-882-9994 or 1-877-801-2010
Meanwhile, Mexicana Airlines said it will stop paying its
employees effective Tuesday so that funds may be used to defray
the operating expenses related to passengers on return trips,
according to an August 10 report by Latin American Herald
Tribune.
About 4,500 to 5,000 employees including pilots, flight
attendants and ground workers will be affected by this move.
The company intends to "optimize the use and allocation of
resources," according to a company spokesperson.
The company has already begun its negotiations with the Flight
Attendants Union, known as ASSA, and the Airline Pilots
Association, or ASPA.
Mexicana Airlines is proposing slashing pilot and flight
attendants' jobs by 40%, with those remaining pilots being asked
to accept a reduction of annual pay from $216,127 to $127,000,
and the remaining flight attendants to accept a salary reduction
from US$53,000 to US$32,000, Herald Tribune reported.
Earlier, ASPA agreed to offer the airline a six-month deferment
on salary payments to pilots.
The other union, meanwhile, plans to offer a two-month deferment
on its members' salary payments and to cut their food allowance
by half for two weeks, according to a report by The Canadian
Press.
SNTTTASS, the union that represents ground workers, said it
agreed to 150 job cuts or 6% of the 2,500 ground worker positions
at the airline. Of this, 120 will be voluntary cuts while the
rest will be selected by the union, according to its leader
Miguel Angel Yudico.
Mr. Yudico said the agreement, however, requires the airline to
rehire between 50 and 60 workers after several months.
About Mexicana Airlines
Compania Mexicana de Aviacion or Mexicana Airlines --
http://www.mexicana.com/-- is a privately held airline and a
subsidiary of Nuevo Grupo Aeronautico. Founded in 1921, Mexicana
is the oldest commercial carrier in North America. Charles
Lindbergh piloted the first trip for Mexicana between Brownsville,
Texas, and Mexico City.
Grupo Mexicana de Aviacion is the parent of Compania Mexicana. Two
other units are Aerovias Caribe S.A. de C.V. (Mexicana Click) and
Mexicana Inter S.A. de C.V. (Mexicana Link).
Compania Mexicana de Aviacion or Mexicana Airlines, Mexico's
largest airline, filed for bankruptcy in the U.S. and Mexico on
August 2, 2010. In the U.S., the company filed in the U.S.
Bankruptcy Court in Manhattan for Chapter 15 bankruptcy protection
(case no. 10-14182), and in Mexico, it filed for the equivalent of
Chapter 11.
Maru E. Johansen, foreign representative of Compania Mexicana,
estimated in the Chapter 15 petition that the company has assets
of US$500 million to US$1 billion and debts of more than
US$1 billion. William C. Heuer, Esq., at Duane Morris LLP, serves
as counsel to Ms. Johansen.
Mexicana de Aviacion stated that despite its bankruptcy filing, it
expects to continue to operate normally, and that such filings
Bankruptcy Creditors' Service, Inc., publishes Mexicana Airlines
Bankruptcy News. The newsletter tracks the chapter 11 proceedings
and the ancillary proceedings undertaken by Compania Mexicana de
Aviacion and its units. (http://bankrupt.com/newsstand/or
215/945-7000)
* MEXICO: Moody's Assigns 'Ba2' Rating on Tlaquepaque
-----------------------------------------------------
Moody's de Mexico assigned a first-time issuer rating of A2.mx
(Mexico National Scale) to the Municipality of Tlaquepaque.
Moody's Investors Service assigned a first-time issuer rating of
Ba2 (Global Scale, local currency) to the Municipality of
Tlaquepaque. The outlook on the ratings is stable.
The Ba2/A2.mx ratings assigned to the Municipality of Tlaquepaque
reflect the recording of positive gross operating balances that
generate pay-as-you-go financing for a portion of capital
projects, offset by negative consolidated fiscal results, owing to
capital expenditure pressures. The ratings also take into account
relatively high debt levels and limited, albeit stable, liquidity.
Tlaquepaque's positive gross operating balances are supported by
the municipality's solid economic base that generates own-source
revenues in line with Ba rated Mexican municipalities. These
operating results have produced pay-as-you-go financing for a
portion of capital projects. In 2009, despite the revenue shock
related to the decline in federal transfers, Tlaquepaque's gross
operating balance equaled 14.1% of operating revenues, a healthy
level.
On a consolidated basis, after taking into account capital
revenues and capital expenditures, Tlaquepaque registered negative
financial performance, on average, during the 2005 - 2009 period.
In 2009, as a consequence of the impact of the economic downturn
on revenues and an expansion in infrastructure spending, the
municipality posted a cash financing requirement equivalent to -
11.4% of total revenues, a relatively high level compared to
peers.
Over the next two years, Moody's anticipates that the
municipality's ambitious capital expenditure plans will generate
modest cash financing requirements. Nevertheless, the new
administration, which took power in early 2010, has also announced
plans to implement expenditure rationalization programs and
measures to increase revenues, which may help to ease these
negative consolidated results.
As a result of recent cash financing requirements, Tlaquepaque's
total net direct and indirect debt levels reached 43.9% of total
revenues, in 2009. Given historical trends and expected cash
financing requirements, Moody's anticipates that debt levels could
potentially increase in the short term to roughly 50% of total
revenues. Although debt levels are high compared to its peers,
balance sheet performance is also supported by: 1) a lack of
unfunded pension liabilities with the state's pension system
(IPEJAL -Instituto de Pensiones del Estado de Jalisco) and 2) the
self-sufficient nature of the municipal water company (SIAPA
Ba2/A2.mx).
Tlaquepaque, with a population of roughly 626,000 inhabitants, is
located in the metropolitan area of the City of Guadalajara, in
the State of Jalisco. Tlaquepaque serves as a commercial and
service center, representing more than 50% of the metropolitan
economic base. The local economy, which supports own-source
revenues in-line with the median of Ba rated municipalities, is
expected to benefit from the current economic recovery.
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CARIBBEAN PETROLEUM: Case Summary & 30 Largest Unsecured Creditors
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Debtor: Caribbean Petroleum Corporation
aka CAPECO
P.O. Box 361988
San Juan, PR 00936
Bankruptcy Case No.: 10-12553
Chapter 11 Petition Date: August 12, 2010
About the Debtor: Carribean Petroleum owns and operates certain
facilities in Bayomon, Puerto Rico for the
import, offloading, storage and distribution of
petroleum products.
Court: U.S. Bankruptcy Court
District of Delaware (Delaware)
Debtor's Counsel: Jason M. Madron, Esq.
RICHARDS, LAYTON & FINGER, P.A.
One Rodney Square
P.O. Box 551
Wilmington, DE 19899
Tel: (302) 651-7595
Fax: (302) 651-7701
E-mail: madron@rlf.com
Debtor's
Co-Counsel: Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
Debtor's
Financial
Advisors: FTI Consulting Inc.
Debtor's
Chief
Restructuring
Officer: Kevin Lavin of FTI Consulting Inc.
Debtor's
Restructuring
Officer: Roy Messing of FTI Consulting Inc.
Estimated Assets: US$100,000,001 to US$500,000,000
Estimated Debts: US$500,000,001 to US$1,000,000,000
The petition was signed by Nicolas Lopez Pena, chief financial
officer.
Debtor-affiliates filing separate Chapter 11 petition:
Entity Case No. Petition Date
------ -------- -------------
Caribbean Petroleum Refining, L.P. 10-12554 08/12/10
Gulf Petroleum Refining (Puerto Rico)
Corporation 10-12555 08/12/10
Carribean Petroleum Corp.'s List of 30 Largest Unsecured
Creditors:
Entity Nature of Claim Claim Amount
------ --------------- ------------
AOT Limited Arbitration Award US$63,643,202
aka Astra Oil
301 Main Street, Suite 201
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
Secretario de Hacienda Taxes $20,293,120
P.O. Box 9024140
Oficina 400A
San Juan, PR 00902-4140
National Response Corp. Environmental $6,000,000
3500 Sunrise Highway, Suite 103
Great River, NY 111739
Credit Suisse AG Loan $2,600,000
Eggbuhlstrasse 21-23
CH-8070 Zurich, Switzerland
Centro de Recaudacione de Property Tax $2,300,000
Ingresos Municipales (CRIM)
P.O. Box 195387
San Juan, PR 00919-5387
William Morales Case Legal Case $2,190,000
Llorens Settlement
USDC 11807
Edificio Esquire, Suite 402
Calle Vela #2
San Juan, PR 00918-3622
United States Coast Guard Environmental $2,126,952
P.O. Box 70959
Charlotte, NC 28272-0959
Gobierno Municipal de Bayamon Municipal $1,530,325
P.O. Box 1588 Licensing Fee
Bayamon, PR 00960-1588
Jesus F. Trillas Case Legal Case $790,000
Mayoral Settlement
206 Tetuan, Suite 702
San Juan, PR 00902
Chevron Texaco Trademark $600,000
6001 Bollinger Canyon Road
San Ramon, CA 94583-2324
Landron & Vera, LLP Professional $500,000
100 Carr 165, Suite 203 Services
Guaynabo, PR 00968-8048
Chemical Cleaning Engineering Environmental $361,623
Specialists Inc.
P.O. Box 457
Toa Baja, PR 00951-0457
Constructora Rodriguez Sevilla Dock Loading $197,361
Arm Installation
Caleb Brett USA, Inc. Laboratory $181,701
Services
McConnell Valdes Legal Services $150,000
Industrial Hydrovac Services Refinery Maintenance $142,974
Contractor
Las Americas Petroleum Service Environmental $116,790
Services at
Service Stations
Kevane, Soto, Pasarell, Grant & Auditors $104,505
Thorton
El Dorado Tech Services Refinery $101,549
Rehabilitation
G4 Security Services, Inc. Security Services $72,277
Geva Engineering Group Corp. Pipeline Painting $65,765
Services
Inversiones Caribe Delta Rent for Service $64,308
Stations
Test Environmental, Inc. Environmental $53,330
Services at Stations
PDCM Associates, S.E. Rent for Service $43,304
Stations
Purvin & Gertz, Inc. Refinery Appraisal $39,500
Camioneros Cooperativa de Product $32,830
Transporte Transportation
Miguel A Berrios, Inc. Professional $32,400
Services
Anderson, Mulholland & Associates Professional $28,193
Services
U.S. Trustee Payment Center Professional $27,950
Comite de Energia de Puerto Rico Membership Fees $24,000
y El Caribo Inc.
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* Large Companies With Insolvent Balance Sheets
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Total
Total Shareholders
Assets Equity
Company Ticker (US$MM) (US$MM)
------- ------ ------------ -------
ARGENTINA
IMPSAT FIBER-$US IMPTD AR 535007008 -17165000
IMPSAT FIBER-CED IMPT AR 535007008 -17165000
IMPSAT FIBER NET IMPTQ US 535007008 -17165000
IMPSAT FIBER NET 330902Q GR 535007008 -17165000
IMPSAT FIBER-BLK IMPTB AR 535007008 -17165000
IMPSAT FIBER-C/E IMPTC AR 535007008 -17165000
IMPSAT FIBER NET XIMPT SM 535007008 -17165000
AUTOPISTAS SOL APDSF US 358937631 -3636037.41
AUTOPISTAS SOL AUSO AR 358937631 -3636037.41
SOC COMERCIAL PL CVVIF US 135360486 -251112324
SOC COMERCIAL PL COME AR 135360486 -251112324
COMERCIAL PLA-BL COMEB AR 135360486 -251112324
COMERCIAL PL-C/E COMEC AR 135360486 -251112324
SOC COMERCIAL PL SCDPF US 135360486 -251112324
COMERCIAL PLAT-$ COMED AR 135360486 -251112324
SOC COMERCIAL PL CADN SW 135360486 -251112324
SOC COMERCIAL PL CAD IX 135360486 -251112324
SOC COMERCIAL PL CADN EO 135360486 -251112324
COMERCIAL PL-ADR SCPDS LI 135360486 -251112324
SNIAFA SA SNIA AR 11229696 -2670544.88
SNIAFA SA-B SNIA5 AR 11229696 -2670544.88
SNIAFA SA-B SDAGF US 11229696 -2670544.88
BRAZIL
FER C ATLANT VSPT3 BZ 1.185E+09 -50468104.7
FER C ATLANT-PRF VSPT4 BZ 1.185E+09 -50468104.7
FER C ATL-RCT CM VSPT9 BZ 1.185E+09 -50468104.7
FERROVIA CEN-DVD VSPT11 BZ 1.185E+09 -50468104.7
FERROVIA CEN-DVD VSPT12 BZ 1.185E+09 -50468104.7
FER C ATL-RCT PF VSPT10 BZ 1.185E+09 -50468104.7
VARIG SA VAGV3 BZ 966298026 -4695211316
VARIG SA VARGON BZ 966298026 -4695211316
VARIG SA-PREF VAGV4 BZ 966298026 -4695211316
VARIG SA-PREF VARGPN BZ 966298026 -4695211316
LAEP INVESTMENTS LEAP LX 446499199 -70952298.9
LAEP-BDR MILK11 BZ 446499199 -70952298.9
PARMALAT BR-RT P LCSA6 BZ 388720052 -213641144
PARMALAT LCSA3 BZ 388720052 -213641144
PARMALAT-PREF LCSA4 BZ 388720052 -213641144
PARMALAT BRAS-PF LCSAPN BZ 388720052 -213641144
PARMALAT BR-RT C LCSA5 BZ 388720052 -213641144
PARMALAT BRASIL LCSAON BZ 388720052 -213641144
CIA PETROLIFERA MRLM3B BZ 377602195 -3014291.72
CIA PETROLIF-PRF MRLM4 BZ 377602195 -3014291.72
CIA PETROLIF-PRF 1CPMPN BZ 377602195 -3014291.72
CIA PETROLIFERA 1CPMON BZ 377602195 -3014291.72
CIA PETROLIF-PRF MRLM4B BZ 377602195 -3014291.72
CIA PETROLIFERA MRLM3 BZ 377602195 -3014291.72
DOCAS SA-PREF DOCAPN BZ 319046939 -119089653
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CHILE
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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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Troubled Company Reporter - Latin America is a daily newsletter
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Maryland USA, Marites O. Claro, Joy A. Agravente, Rousel Elaine C.
Tumanda, Valerie C. Udtuhan, Frauline S. Abangan, and Peter A.
Chapman, Editors.
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