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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.

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.

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

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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

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.

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.

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.

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

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
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