Lombard receiver still in settlement talks with ex-directors
Negotiations have also started with a third party it sees as facing a claim.
The receiver for Lombard Finance & Investments is still in talks with the directors of the failed lender and has started negotiations with a third party it sees facing a claim as it looks to claw back what it can for investors.
PwC's John Fisk is talking to Lombard's former directors, who were today sentenced to home detention by the Court of Appeal, as they work through "complex factual and legal issues", he says in his latest report.
If the discussions do not come to a satisfactory conclusion, Mr Fisk says he expects to take the claim to the High Court, which he has ensured has not been time-barred.
Separately, the receiver has determined there is a claim against a third party, and is in "without prejudice" talks with that party. Again, if a deal cannot be reached, Mr Fisk says it will also likely be pursued in the High Court.
"The claims may have a material effect on the assets of LF&I available for distribution to secured debenture holders," he says.
"We remain of the view that progressing the discussions with the directors and the third party with a view to reaching a determination as quickly as possible is in the best interests of secured debenture holders."
The 4400 Lombard Finance investors owed $127 million at the time of the receivership have been repaid 13 cents in the dollar, and are looking at an estimated recovery of between 15 percent and 20 percent.
The receiver is still working to wind up the remaining property assets of Lombard Finance, which include one section in a completed residential subdivision, a bare land development and a completed coastal subdivision.
(BusinessDesk)
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Lombard receiver still in settlement talks with ex-directors
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