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Founder of failed commodity trader Noble sues over restructuring
In the lawsuit, Elman argues that the second restructuring deal last year unfairly benefited the company’s creditors.
August 10, 2023
Back from the brink: How Noble Group was saved from an Iceberg collision
(Sept 5): In May 2017, Paul Brough had just assumed the chairmanship of Noble Group and immediately faced a room full of angry bankers demanding their money back from the struggling commodity trader.
September 05, 2018
Noble Group's shareholders vote in favour of debt restructuring
(Aug 27): Embattled commodity trader Noble Group took a significant step toward getting its US$3.5 billion ($4.8 billion) debt-for-equity restructuring over the line after shareholders voted to back the controversial proposal at a special general meeting
August 27, 2018
Management & Corporate Governance
'I was cheated' - tales from the collapse of a commodity giant
(Aug 26): Francis Tay feels cheated.
August 26, 2018
In print this week
Former Temasek director Michael Dee calls for forensic accountant to look into Noble
SINGAPORE (Aug 27): Shares in debt-laden commodities supplier Noble Group were up 33.9% in the week before a key vote on its restructuring. The Straits Times Index had gained 1.3% in the same period. Noble’s rebound may have been driven by Deutsche Bank
August 24, 2018
Management & Corporate Governance
Richard Elman says won’t take up directorship at new Noble; Deutsche Bank confirms bid to buy bonds
SINGAPORE (Aug 20): Richard Elman, the founder of Noble Group, will not take up the position as an executive director of the embattled commodities trader after its restructuring.
August 20, 2018
Noble Group plunges to record low as rescue deal is elusive
SINGAPORE (June 14): Shares of Noble Group, the commodity trader battling for survival, slumped to a record low as efforts to get shareholder agreement on a controversial US$3.5 billion ($4.7 billion) debt restructuring deal take longer than expected.
June 14, 2018
Management & Corporate Governance
Six burning questions Iceberg wants Noble Group to answer at 1Q18 conference call
SINGAPORE (May 15): Noble Group, the commodity trader battling for survival after losing almost $5 billion in 2017, will report 1Q18 earnings on Tuesday after market close.
May 15, 2018
Goldman, hedge funds drawn into Noble's legal battles
SINGAPORE (Apr 30): Noble Group’s dissident shareholder Goldilocks Investment Co. listed a raft of hedge funds and banks, including Goldman Sachs Group Inc. and Deutsche Bank AG, as defendants in its legal battle against the commodity trader, as the fun
April 30, 2018
Singapore reputation seen at risk as Noble Group fight rages
SINGAPORE (Apr 24): Noble Group dissident shareholder Goldilocks Investment Co. says the Singapore regulator’s handling of the trader’s drawn-out battle for survival is being closely followed by overseas investors, highlighting the importance of the c
April 24, 2018