Settlement In Principal Borrower’s CIRP Does Not Extinguish Corporate Guarantor’s Liability: NCLT Kochi

The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) at Kochi has ruled that a settlement reached during the insolvency proceedings of a principal borrower does not, by itself, prevent insolvency proceedings against its corporate guarantor. The settlement must specifically release the guarantor from its obligations for it to have that effect. The tribunal observed, “any arrangement or…

UCA ordered into liquidation

Logo of United Cooperative Assurance Co. (UCA) United Cooperative Assurance Co. (UCA) said it had received a ruling from the Ninth Commercial Circuit of the Commercial Court in Riyadh ordering the opening of liquidation proceedings against the company. The court also appointed Marei Al-Omari as trustee to carry out the functions, powers, and duties set out…

SolarZero liquidators sue four former directors over company’s $476m collapse

“Following an extensive investigation into the company’s financial position, governance records, financing arrangements and related transactions, we have concluded it is appropriate to commence proceedings,” she said. If successful, any funds recovered would be allocated to stakeholders. SolarZero was placed in voluntary liquidation in November 2024 after directors said “unsustainable operating losses and liquidity constraints”…

Centrix: arrears down 11.2%, liquidations up 14%

New Zealand’s credit data is telling two different stories, and business owners should pay attention to both. Centrix’s latest figures show consumer arrears are 11.2% lower than a year ago, while company liquidations are up 14%. The household recession is easing. The corporate failure cycle is not. Centrix chief operating officer Monika Lacey told Mike…