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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 20-F
(MARK ONE)
[ ] REGISTRATION STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(b) OR (g) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
OR
[X] ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1997
OR
[ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
COMMISSION FILE NUMBER
P.T. POLYTAMA PROPINDO
(EXACT NAME OF REGISTRANT AS SPECIFIED IN ITS CHARTER)
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P.T. POLYTAMA PROPINDO THE REPUBLIC OF INDONESIA
(TRANSLATION OF REGISTRANT'S NAME INTO (JURISDICTION OF INCORPORATION OR
ENGLISH) ORGANIZATION)
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MIDPLAZA 2 BUILDING, 20TH FLOOR
JALAN JEND. SUDIRMAN KAV, 10-11
JAKARTA 10220, INDONESIA
SECURITIES REGISTERED OR TO BE REGISTERED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(b) OF THE ACT:
NONE.
SECURITIES REGISTERED OR TO BE REGISTERED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(g) OF THE ACT:
NONE.
SECURITIES FOR WHICH THERE IS A REPORTING OBLIGATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d)
OF THE ACT:
11 1/4% Guaranteed Secured Notes due 2007 of Polytama International Finance
B.V., unconditionally guaranteed as to payment of principal and interest by the
Registrant
Indicate the number of outstanding shares of each of the Issuers classes of
capital or common stock as of the close of the period covered by the annual
report: Not Applicable.
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required
to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during
the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was
required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing
requirements for the past 90 days: Yes [X] No [ ]
Indicate by check mark which financial statement item the registrant has elected
to follow. Item 17 [ ] Item 18 [X]
NOTE: For purposes of this filing, "PP"=Delta P.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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INTRODUCTION........................................................... 1
FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION............................................ 1
PART I................................................................. 2
Item 1. Description of Business..................................... 2
Item 2. Description of Property..................................... 20
Item 3. Legal Proceedings........................................... 20
Item 4. Control of Registrant....................................... 20
Item 5. Nature of Trading Market.................................... 21
Item 6. Exchange Controls and Other Limitations Affecting Security
Holders..................................................... 21
Item 7. Taxation.................................................... 23
Item 8. Selected Financial Data..................................... 27
Item 9. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition
and Results of Operations................................... 29
Item Directors and Officers of Registrant........................
10. 46
Item Compensation of Directors and Officers......................
11. 48
Item Options to Purchase Securities from Registrant or
12. Subsidiaries................................................ 48
Item Interest of Management in Certain Transactions..............
13. 48
PART II................................................................ 49
Item Description of Securities to be Registered..................
14. 49
PART III............................................................... 49
Item Defaults Upon Senior Securities.............................
15. 49
Item Changes in Securities and Changes in Security for Registered
16. Securities.................................................. 50
PART IV................................................................ 50
Item Financial Statements........................................
17. 50
Item Financial Statements........................................
18. 50
Item Financial Statements and Exhibits...........................
19. 50
GLOSSARY............................................................... 52
SIGNATURES............................................................. 55
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INTRODUCTION
On June 9, 1997, Polytama International Finance B.V. (the "Issuer"), a
wholly owned subsidiary of P.T. Polytama Propindo (the "Company"), a limited
liability company incorporated in the Republic of Indonesia, offered and sold in
the United States US $200 million of its 11 1/4% Guaranteed and Secured Notes
due 2007 (the "Notes"). The Notes are unconditionally and irrevocably guaranteed
as to payment of principal and interest by the Company (the "Guarantee"). The
Notes were issued pursuant to an Indenture dated as of June 1, 1997 (the
"Indenture") between the Issuer, the Company, as Guarantor, and The Bank of New
York, as Trustee (the "Trustee").
The Company is subject to the periodic reporting requirements of Section
15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act") as
a result of the offering of the Notes. Although the Company may not be required
to remain subject to the periodic reporting requirements of Section 13 or 15(d)
of the Exchange Act, the Company has agreed so long as any of the Notes are
outstanding to continue to file with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the
"Commission") and provide to the Trustee and, upon request, to the holders of
the Notes, (i) annual reports on Form 20-F (or any successor form), including
annual financial statements audited by an internationally recognized independent
public accountant with respect to such year and all applicable exhibits, (ii)
interim reports on Form 6-K (or any successor form) including an interim report
for the first six months of each fiscal year, including unaudited financial
statements (including a balance sheet and statement of income, changes in
stockholders' equity and cash flow) for and as of the end of such period (with
comparable financial statements for such period of the immediately preceding
fiscal year) and all applicable exhibits, and (iii) US GAAP reconciliation for
the Consolidated Financial Statements contained in such annual reports on Form
20-F and such interim reports.
The Issuer is a private company with limited liability (besloten
vennootschap met beperkte aansprakelijkheid)incorporated under the laws of The
Netherlands and was formed as a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company on May 1,
1997. No separate financial statements for the Issuer are included in this
Annual Report on Form 20-F and the Issuer will not publish financial statements
(except for such statements which the Issuer is required by law to publish in
The Netherlands) because the Issuer will not have any operations independent
from the Company and the Issuer's obligations under the Notes and the Indenture
are fully, unconditionally and irrevocably guaranteed by the Company. The Issuer
and the Company applied, pursuant to Section 12(h) of the Exchange Act, for and
received an exemption from the Commission for the Issuer from the periodic
reporting requirements of the Exchange Act on the grounds that the Issuer is a
wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, it has no operations independent of the
Company and its obligations under the Notes are unconditionally guaranteed by
the Company.
Certain terms used herein are defined in the "Glossary." All references to
(i) "Rupiah" and "Rp." are to the currency of Indonesia, (ii) "U.S. dollar",
"US$" and "$" are to the currency of the United States. All references to
"Indonesia" are to the Republic of Indonesia and references to the "Indonesian
Government" are to the government of Indonesia. All references to "The
Netherlands" are to the European portion of the Kingdom of The Netherlands. All
references to "tonnes" are to metric tonnes. A metric tonne is equal to 1,000
kilograms, or approximately 2,204.6 pounds and "kgs" are to kilograms. A hectare
is a metric unit of square measurement equal to 10,000 square meters, or
approximately 2.471 acres.
Any discrepancies in the tables included herein between the amounts listed
and the totals thereof are due to rounding.
FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION
The Statements included in this Annual Report on Form 20-F regarding future
financial performance and results and the other statements that are not
historical facts are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section
27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), and
Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange
Act"). Such Statements can generally be identified by the use of terms such as
"believes," "intends," "expects," "anticipates," "projects," "estimates,"
"predicts" and similar expressions are also intended to identify forward-looking
statements. Statements
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regarding the anticipated structure of timing for and successful implementation
of specific future transactions or projects are also forward-looking statements.
In addition to the statements contained in this Form 20-F, the Company (or
commissioners, directors or executive officers of the Company authorized to
speak on behalf of the Company) from time to time may make forward-looking
statements, orally or in writing, regarding the Company and its business,
including in press releases, oral presentations, filings under the Securities
Act, the Exchange Act or securities laws of other countries, and filings with
the New York Stock Exchange or other stock exchanges.
Such forward-looking statements involve risks, uncertainties and
assumptions, including but not limited to polypropylene industry and market
conditions, foreign exchange rate fluctuations and particularly depreciation of
the Rupiah, availability and pricing of propylene, the level of tariffs for
imported propylene and polypropylene, regional prices of polypropylene products,
exposure to price fluctuations, competition, availability of polypropylene
tariff protection, conditions in financial markets, availability of financing
and especially the ability to finance working capital needs and access
short-term liquidity, exposure to exchange rate fluctuations, considerations
relating to the Indonesian economic and political climate, the impact of current
and future laws and governmental regulations and other factors discussed in this
Annual Report on Form 20-F and in other filings with the Securities and Exchange
Commission. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or
should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual outcomes may vary
materially from those indicated. In addition, unpredictable or unknown factors
not discussed herein could also have material adverse effects on forward-looking
statements. The Company does not intend to update the forward-looking statements
or cautionary statements contained herein.
PART I
ITEM 1. DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS
GENERAL
P.T. Polytama Propindo (the "Company" or "Polytama"), a limited liability
company incorporated in the Republic of Indonesia, was formed in October 1993 to
design, construct, own and operate a polypropylene plant (the "Plant"), located
in Balongan, West Java, Indonesia.
Polytama is one of only two significant producers and suppliers of
polypropylene in Indonesia. Polypropylene is used in the manufacture of a wide
range of consumer and industrial products, including plastic film for packaging,
yarn for high strength woven bags and fiber for carpet. Indonesia's
polypropylene industry is in its early stages of development. Prior to the early
1990s there was no significant domestic polypropylene production. Indonesia
still has one of the lowest per capita consumption rates of polypropylene in the
world, despite polypropylene consumption in Indonesia which grew at a compound
annual growth rate of approximately 12.0% between 1992 and 1997.
The Plant was completed in July 1995 and commenced commercial operations on
August 1, 1995. In December 1996, the Company successfully completed a
production enhancement program which increased the Plant's Production Capacity
to its current level. For the year ended December 31, 1997, the Plant operated
at an On-Stream factor of higher than 98% and produced 161,810 tonnes of
polypropylene. (See Item 9 -- "Introduction to Results of Operations -- Plant
Utilization.")
The Company has benefitted from an Indonesian tariff on imported
polypropylene designed to stimulate growth in the domestic petrochemical
industry and reduce Indonesia's dependence on imports. The tariff partially
insulates the Company from international competition and allows it to charge
more for domestic polypropylene than it would be able to in the absence of such
tariff. As a result of such tariff, the Company's margins have generally been
higher for domestic sales than for export sales. (See Item 1 -- "Competition --
Effects of Tariffs.") For the year ended December 31, 1997, approximately 86% of
Polytama's net sales (by volume) and 89% of such net sales (by revenue) were
made to Indonesian customers. The balance of the Company's net sales were made
to customers principally in Asia and the Middle East.
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The Plant is located near Balongan, West Java, on a site of approximately
24 hectares adjacent to an oil refinery owned by Indonesia's national oil
company, Pertamina. The Plant's location provides the Company with efficient
access to its principal raw material, propylene, which is transported through
the Company's pipeline directly from the Pertamina Refinery. The location of the
Company's production facilities also provides easy access to the main east-west
highway running between Jakarta and Surabaya, Indonesia's two largest cities.
The Company obtains its required supply of propylene under a long-term
supply contract with BP Chemicals. BP Chemicals obtains propylene to be supplied
to the Company primarily from the Pertamina Refinery pursuant to a separate
supply contract or, if such propylene is unavailable for any reason, from other
sources, consisting principally of imported propylene. Although imported
propylene is currently, from time to time, less expensive than propylene
supplied to the Company from the Pertamina Refinery because of unusually low
regional spot prices, historically propylene supplied to the Company from the
Pertamina Refinery has been significantly less expensive than imported
propylene. The Company has experienced several interruptions in the supply of
propylene from the Pertamina Refinery. (See Item 9 -- "Developments in 1998.")
The Plant utilizes the SPHERIPOL(R) process, which is the world's most
widely used technology for polypropylene production and which gives the Company
the flexibility to produce a variety of product grades. The Company markets its
products under the Masplene(R) name.
The Company's business has been, and continues to be, severely affected by
the current economic crisis in Indonesia. (See Item 9, particularly
"Developments in 1998," for a more complete discussion of the serious effects of
this crisis on the Company and "Recent Developments in Indonesia" of this Item 1
for a general discussion of the crisis.)
BUSINESS STRATEGY
In response to the difficult economic and financial conditions currently
affecting Indonesia and the surrounding region, the Company has adopted a dual
strategy, first to maximize liquidity in its current operations and second to
enhance its sales of products in which it has a competitive advantage,
especially those with higher margins.
Consistent with the first objective, the Company intends to monitor
carefully its operations and the domestic and international markets for its
products and for feedstock, with the aim of conserving unrestricted cash and
enhancing net cash flow from operations. During periods of interruption in the
supply of domestic propylene, this may result in the decision of the Company to
suspend operations if it believes the prices of imported propylene will result
in margins inconsistent with its cash conservation and enhancement objective.
Also, the Company has suspended indefinitely all expansion plans, including
construction of a polypropylene production plant in Tuban, East Java, Indonesia
(the "Polytama II Project"). (See Item 9 -- "Recent Developments Regarding
Polytama II.") With respect to trade receivables, since January 1, 1998 sales to
most domestic customers are made on a cash upon delivery basis, with the result
that trade receivables have been reduced to Rp.36 billion as of the end of May
1998. (See Item 9 -- "Liquidity and Capital Resources -- Net Cash Provided by
(Used in) Operating Activities.")
Consistent with the second objective, the Company intends to continue
pursuit of its strategy of being the lowest cost producer of polypropylene in
Indonesia and one of the lowest cost producers of polypropylene in Southeast
Asia. The Company believes that its Cash Conversion Costs are the lowest in
Indonesia and among the lowest in Southeast Asia. The Company also intends to
continue its efforts to increase sales of higher margin products, or specialty
products, which accounted for 35.1% of total sales volumes in 1997. While the
Company intends to continue to concentrate on domestic sales, where it has the
greater comparative advantage, the Company will increase export sales when this
is possible and consistent with its cash conservation and enhancement
objectives.
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SALES AND MARKETING
Domestic and International Sales
The Company sells its polypropylene products in both the domestic and
international markets. For the year ended December 31, 1997, domestic sales
represented approximately 86% of the total net sales by volume and approximately
89% by revenue; and the Company's export sales were 14% of its total net sales
by volume and 11% by revenue. For the year ended December 31, 1997,
approximately 56% of the Company's sales were made directly by the Company to
end-user customers. (See Item 9 -- "Result of Operations.")
The Company sells its products either directly or through five primary
distributors to between 200 and 250 customers. One of the Company's sales
distributors, P.T. Multicipta Polyperkasa, accounted for approximately 27% of
the Company's total sales by volume in 1997 and for approximately 17% in 1998.
The Company does not have long term sales agreements with any of its
distributors. The Plant is strategically located with easy access to the
east-west highway, a key transportation route in the Company's domestic
distribution system, which includes all of the major cities on Java. The Company
arranges for shipping of the products with several third-party trucking
companies.
Generally, the Company's goal has been to increase sales in the domestic
market primarily through increases in production capacity. The substantial
volatility and depreciation in the value of the Rupiah and the resultant sharp
decline in economic conditions in Indonesia, however, have recently caused the
Company to focus efforts on the export market for its products. (See
"Developments Relating to Indonesia's Economic Conditions" in this Item.) The
Company is likely to continue to increase efforts to export its products to
diversify its sources of revenue. The amount of product exported will in large
part depend on the prices the Company can obtain in the regional export markets
and on the demand for polypropylene in Indonesia and other factors affecting
prices.
The Company has also entered into a stand-by polypropylene offtake
agreement with BP Asia Trading Pte., Ltd. ("BP Asia"), an affiliate of BP,
whereby BP Asia is required to buy polypropylene that the Company can not
otherwise sell, to the extent such failure to otherwise sell caused the Company
to be unable to service its principal borrowing facility. The Company has not
utilized the stand-by offtake agreement with BP Asia because it has generally
been able to obtain through its own marketing efforts more advantageous terms
for domestic as well as export sales of its polypropylene products.
The following table sets forth the Company's domestic and export sales for
the periods indicated:
DOMESTIC AND EXPORT SALES
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Domestic Sales....... 22,304 43,298 92,957 197,047 131,860 318,033 19,451 89,851
Export Sales(1)...... 32 52 46,214 81,957 21,414 40,330 18,891 85,033
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(1) Exports have been principally to Asian countries.
(2) See "Operational Data" and "Sales" under "Selected Financial and Operational
Data for the First Five Months of 1998" in Item 9.
Marketing
The Company believes that it can distinguish itself from other domestic
polypropylene manufacturers through its ability to produce specialty products,
its product quality, its offering of a variety of product grades under the
Masplene(R) name, its efficient and rapid response to customer orders and its
reliable service and technical assistance. The Company's Marketing Department is
divided into three departments: Sales,
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Customer Service and Technical Assistance, each of which is staffed by dedicated
professionals. The sales department consists of sales staff whose primary focus
is establishing and maintaining relationships with distributors and direct
customers. The Company's customer service representatives handle inquiries from
customers and respond to customer suggestions. The technical assistance
department employs professionals who have developed customer partnership
programs and alliances to ensure specific resins are produced to meet prescribed
operating conditions at customer facilities and technical specifications for
final product. In addition, the Company's representatives in its technical
assistance department regularly visit customer production facilities.
COMPETITION
The market for polypropylene resin is highly competitive as polypropylene
is essentially a commodity with little differentiation between products of
different manufacturers. The principal competitive factor is price and,
therefore, low production costs have been, and should continue to be, an
important element in the Company's ability to compete.
In Indonesia, the Company's primary competitor has historically been PT.Tri
Polyta Indonesia Tbk ("Tri Polyta"), which has a production capacity of
approximately 360,000 tonnes per year. Additionally, Pertamina currently
operates a small polypropylene plant in Plaju, Sumatra with a production
capacity of approximately 45,000 tonnes of polypropylene per year. This plant
currently obtains its propylene feedstock requirements from an adjacent refinery
that is also owned by Pertamina. Competitive pressures in the Indonesian market
may significantly increase if either Tri Polyta or Pertamina increase their
polypropylene production capacity or if the Government of Indonesia grants
additional licenses to new entrants into the industry.
The Company also competes with producers of polyethylene, which can be
substituted for polypropylene resins in certain applications, primarily in the
injection molding product segment. Such competitors include P.T. Peni with a
production capacity of 450,000 tonnes and Chandra Asri with a production
capacity in excess of 340,000 tonnes of polyethylene per year. The level of
demand and pricing for polypropylene in markets in which polyethylene and other
plastics compete with polypropylene are affected in part by the price,
availability and characteristics of such substitute products.
The Company competes for international sales with a large number of
suppliers throughout the world. In Asia, the Company's principal export market,
the Company competes primarily with producers from Korea, Singapore and
Thailand. The primary competitive factor in the international markets is price.
Prior to the current regional economic crisis, several producers in other Asian
countries had announced plans to expand their polypropylene production capacity
over the next few years. If this occurs, it will likely result in increased
competition for the Company with respect to export sales. In addition, the
recent deterioration in economic conditions in Indonesia has forced domestic
producers of polypropylene to look to regional and international markets,
creating further competition in the export market and a risk of downward
pressure on prices. There can be no assurance that economic conditions in
Indonesia and the region will improve or that the Company will be able to
compete successfully in the export markets under such conditions. (See Item 9 --
"Developments in 1998.")
Effect of Tariffs
The Government of Indonesia has implemented a tariff policy designed to
insulate domestic producers from foreign competition by making the polypropylene
manufactured by foreign producers and imported into Indonesia more expensive to
Indonesian end-users. Indonesian tariffs are determined by the Indonesian
Minister of Finance after consultation with the Indonesian Minister of Industry
and Trade. In general, the Indonesian tariff structure has historically included
a basic tariff and an additional surcharge, each expressed as a percentage of
the regional Southeast Asian average spot price of polypropylene including the
cost of insurance and freight. In July 1996, the surcharge was eliminated but
the tariff was increased to 40%, which equaled the aggregate of the tariff and
the surcharge at the time the surcharge was eliminated.
The Company has benefitted significantly from the polypropylene tariff as
the tariff has allowed the Company to price its domestic products higher than it
would be able to in an unprotected market. In
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April 1997, the Indonesian Minister of Finance announced certain changes with
respect to the gradual reduction in import tariffs on chemical products. The new
rules state that the tariff on imported polypropylene, which is currently 40%,
will remain unchanged through the year 2000, but will fall to 30% in 2001, 15%
in 2002 and 5% in 2003. However, as of January 1, 1998, the tariff on imported
polypropylene was reduced to 35%. A general reduction of the current tariffs and
the availability of significant tariff exemptions or reductions have the effect
of increasing competition from foreign producers and reducing the price the
Company can charge in the domestic market. On average, the Company has been able
to price its products in the domestic market at approximately 20% and 27% higher
than the landed cost (before the imposition of tariff) of imported products for
the years ended December 31, 1996 and December 31, 1997, respectively.
In addition, most countries in Asia, including Japan, impose significant
tariffs and/or surcharges on imported polypropylene. The imposition of such
tariffs and surcharges by other countries is a significant factor affecting the
Company's ability to compete in export markets.
The Indonesian tariff structure also includes a tariff on the import of
propylene. The new tariff rules state that all import tariffs related to
propylene, currently at 25%, will remain unchanged through the year 2000, after
which they will fall to 20% in 2001, 10% in 2002 and 5% in 2003. Although the
Company was able to obtain a reduction in the tariff to 12.5% for propylene
imported by it during 1997, the effect of the tariff on propylene is to increase
the Company's cost of sales during periods when it imports propylene, which
affects its ability to be a low cost producer and impairs its competitive
advantage.
Tariffs and surcharges administered by the Indonesian Government, including
tariffs and surcharges on polypropylene and propylene, are subject to exemptions
in certain instances. Companies that construct new production facilities, or
expand capacity at existing facilities by 30% or more, are eligible under
Indonesian law for an exemption from tariffs of 5% or less and a 50% reduction
in tariffs over 5% and are generally also exempted in practice from applicable
surcharges on purchases of feedstock requirements for the new expanded capacity
for two years. In addition, manufacturers (including the Company) which
manufacture finished goods for export are eligible for a complete exemption from
tariffs on the feedstock imports used to manufacture such exported finished
goods. The Company believes that changes in the government of Indonesia's
implementation of these tariff reduction policies have resulted in increasingly
greater number of companies (including some of the Company's customers) enjoying
the benefits of such reductions, which will likely increase competition from
foreign producers and place downward pressure on the Company's ability to price
its products fully in the future.
RAW MATERIALS
Propylene
Propylene, the principal raw material used in the production of
polypropylene, accounted for approximately 80% of the Company's cost of sales
during 1997. The price of propylene on the world market is cyclical and
historically has varied significantly. Factors that contribute to changes in the
price of propylene include the price of feedstock used in its production and
general supply and demand dynamics related to propylene and other simultaneously
produced petrochemical products.
The Company purchases its propylene pursuant to the Propylene Supply
Contract with BP Chemicals. The Propylene Supply Contract obligates BP Chemicals
to provide such quantities of propylene as the Company may order, within a
minimum of 80,000 and maximum of 160,000 tonnes per year. Under the Propylene
Supply Contract BP Chemicals has agreed to make all reasonable endeavors to
supply an additional 20,000 tonnes of propylene above the maximum if requested
by the Company. During the year ended December 31, 1997, BP Chemicals supplied
the Plant with 166,660 tonnes of propylene, which constituted 100% of the
Plant's total propylene consumption.
BP Chemicals purchases propylene from Pertamina pursuant to the
BP/Pertamina Contract, which the Company understands expires by the later of
2002 or when the Pertamina Refinery project financing is repaid. The Propylene
Supply Contract terminates upon termination, for any reason, of the BP/Pertamina
Contract. The Propylene Supply Contract provides that the parties intend and
anticipate that the propylene sourced
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thereunder will be sourced from the Pertamina Refinery. Propylene is a
by-product of the Pertamina Refinery, which produced approximately 162,157
tonnes of propylene during 1997. In the event of scheduled or unscheduled
shutdowns at the Pertamina Refinery, the Propylene Supply Contract provides that
BP Chemicals nevertheless shall endeavor to deliver the quantity of propylene
requested by the Company. In the event that BP Chemicals is unable to obtain an
adequate supply of propylene from Pertamina, BP Chemicals is obligated under the
Propylene Supply Contract to make all reasonable endeavors to procure propylene
from other sources. The Propylene Supply Contract does not, however, impose
further obligations or liabilities on BP Chemicals in the event such reasonable
endeavors are unsuccessful. Under the Propylene Supply Contract, BP Chemicals
may be excused or partially excused from performance if it is hindered or
prevented from performing its obligations thereunder by reason of certain causes
beyond its reasonable control, which may include labor disputes, breakdowns at
the Plant or the Pertamina Refinery or non-availability of propylene.
The propylene sourced from the Pertamina Refinery and purchased by the
Company under the Propylene Supply Contract is priced according to a formula
utilizing the average contract prices for polymer grade propylene in the U.S.
Gulf Coast and the European markets. Propylene obtained from outside the
Pertamina Refinery is priced according to the actual spot price paid by BP
Chemicals. In each case, the Company pays BP Chemicals a handling fee. Propylene
prices under the Propylene Supply Contract may be adjusted if the price set
forth in the BP/Pertamina Contract is renegotiated. Payments for propylene are
to be made in US dollars and are due 30 days after the last day of the month in
which the propylene is delivered. The Company had been making payments to BP
pursuant to letter of credit arrangements. On December 1997, Deutsche Bank Ag,
Jakarta and Chase Manhattan Bank, Jakarta suspended the Company's use of their
working capital facilities. Since that time, the Company has paid BP Chemicals
on a spot basis and as of May 31, 1998, owes BP Chemicals US$11,493,854 in trade
payables. (See Item 9 -- "Liquidity and Capital Resources.")
Shutdowns of the Pertamina Refinery can result in interruptions of the
Plant's operations due to the unavailability of propylene. The Pertamina
Refinery commenced commercial operations in 1994 and has had a limited operating
history. The Pertamina Refinery has experienced various production interruptions
which have caused disruptions in the supply of propylene to the Plant. (See Item
9 -- "Developments in 1998.") Since the Pertamina Refinery is relatively new,
there can be no assurance it will not experience production interruptions in the
future due to mechanical or other problems. In addition, the length of the
shutdowns of the Pertamina Refinery are often difficult to predict.
Pursuant to an Importation Agreement with Pertamina, the Company has the
right to utilize certain facilities owned by Pertamina in order to import
propylene, if necessary. Under the Importation Agreement, the Company is
entitled, upon payment of a usage fee, to use Pertamina's jetty, storage tank
and transfer pipe to import propylene. The Importation Agreement expires in
November 1998. The Company expects to seek an extension of the Importation
Agreement.
Despite the new import facilities, unexpected shutdowns of the Pertamina
Refinery can still result in an interruption in the operations of the Plant
because of the lead time required to make arrangements for the delivery of
imported propylene which is generally a minimum of ten days to two weeks. In
addition, the storage capacity in the Plant's two propylene tanks is only
sufficient for approximately four days of operations and the tanks can not be
full at the time of shutdown. Further, in the current period of pricing
instability, the Company may refrain from importing propylene during periods
when the resulting margins will be inconsistent with its current strategy of
conserving cash and enhancing cash flow from operations. For all of these
reasons, and notwithstanding the improved operating arrangements for the import
of propylene, the Company's result of operations can be materially adversely
affected by interruptions in the supply of propylene from the Pertamina Refinery
and there can be no assurance that interruptions in propylene supply from the
Pertamina Refinery will not continue to occur in the future.
An interruption in the Company's propylene supply from the Pertamina
Refinery caused the Company to shutdown its Plant for 30 days from February 7,
1997 until March 8, 1997. The Plant recommenced production on March 9, 1997
utilizing imported propylene but was forced to shut down again from March 14
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to 18, 1997 due to delays in the delivery of the imported propylene. (See Item
9 -- "Introduction to Results of Operation -- Plant Utilization.")
During 1998, the supply of propylene from the Pertamina Refinery has been
extensively interrupted as the Pertamina Refinery has been shut down for
extended periods of time due to numerous mechanical problems. The Pertamina
Refinery was shut down from February 27 to April 20, 1998 and again on April 25,
1998 and is not expected to resume production until sometime in late July, 1998.
(See Item 9 -- "Developments in 1998.") As a result, the Plant was shut down
from February 28 to April 20, 1998, and again from May 1 to June 18, 1998.
The Company has made certain strategic decisions in order to mitigate the
adverse effects of interruptions in propylene supply from the Pertamina Refinery
on the Company's target production levels. Pursuant to the terms of the
Importation Agreement, the Company had propylene storage capacity sufficient to
supply approximately four days of operations. In order to increase this
capacity, the Company and Pertamina negotiated an Addendum to the Importation
Agreement dated May 18, 1998, in order to allow the Company to lease additional
propylene storage capacity at the Pertamina Refinery, when two new tanks became
operational. The Company is now able to store propylene sufficient for an
additional five days of operations at the Plant, resulting in total propylene
storage capacity for approximately nine days of operations. As a result of the
increased capacity, the Company will incur increased working capital costs
associated with its expanded inventory of propylene and additional expenses
payable to Pertamina for storage services. In addition, as a general rule, the
Company intends to keep all of its available propylene storage capacity
substantially full.
Over the longer term, the Company may have an additional source of
propylene in Indonesia if and when the Upstream Facilities are eventually
completed. In the event the Upstream Facilities are completed, the Company
intends to pursue discussions with the shareholders of the Upstream Facilities,
the largest of which is Tirtamas, the Company's principal shareholder, regarding
an arrangement to supply any available excess propylene from the Upstream
Facilities to the Company in the event such supply is not available from the
Pertamina Refinery. At the present time, however, construction of the Upstream
Facilities has been suspended as a result of the recent economic crisis
confronting Indonesia and its adverse consequences for the development and
financing of new projects. Under the current economic climate, it is not certain
when construction of the Upstream Facilities will be resumed. The ability to
proceed with the plans for the construction of the Upstream Facilities will be
subject to various factors, including the willingness of the sponsors of the
Upstream Facilities to proceed with construction, the ability to arrange project
financing from lenders, various engineering, construction, commercial and
regulatory risks and various other conditions beyond the control of the Company.
There can be no assurance as to the completion of the Upstream Facilities or
that, if and when completed, the Upstream Facilities will be able to supply
propylene to the Company.
OTHER RAW MATERIALS
Other raw materials used in the production of polypropylene include high
activity catalysts, hydrogen, nitrogen and a variety of additives.
The Company purchases its Primary Catalyst pursuant to a long-term contract
(the "Catalyst Contract") with the Licensor and Mitsui Petrochemical Industries,
Ltd. ("Mitsui"). The Licensor and Mitsui jointly developed the Primary Catalyst
and continue to work together to refine and improve the catalyst technology. The
Catalyst Contract provides that the Company will purchase all of the Plant's
requirements for the Primary Catalyst from Mitsui, provided that the Company has
the right to purchase the Primary Catalyst elsewhere if such catalyst is
available on financial terms and conditions which are more favorable to the
Company, subject to Mitsui's right to match the price offered by the other
supplier. For 1997, the Company used .985 kilogram of the Primary Catalyst for
every 30 tonnes of polypropylene produced and has the ability to purchase up to
10,000 kilograms of the Primary Catalyst per year. The price of the Primary
Catalyst may be adjusted from year to year to reflect increases in the
Licensor's costs. The term of the Catalyst Contract runs until March 2005, after
which time the Catalyst Contract is automatically extended from year to year
unless either party delivers a termination notice 180 days prior to the end of
the initial ten year period or extension thereof.
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The Company believes that if for any reason Mitsui is unable to supply the
Primary Catalyst, the Company could acquire a similar primary catalyst from
other sources and, if necessary, could modify the Plant's production process in
order to utilize such alternative catalyst. Although the Company believes that
no material modification to the Plant would be necessary if it had to use a
different primary catalyst, there can be no assurance that any such modification
will not be necessary or that, during any period of modification, the Company
would not have to cease production at the Plant.
Each of the additives used by the Company in the production of
polypropylene is purchased on the open market through various suppliers. The
Company purchases its hydrogen pursuant to a five year contract with P.T. Air
Liquide Indonesia (the "Hydrogen Contract"). The hydrogen supply system provides
for two high pressure tube trailers, one of which is operational and the second
of which is available as a back-up. The Company pays a monthly service fee under
the Hydrogen Contact, as well as a fee based on the quantity of hydrogen used
during a month. Each of these fees is tied to, among other things, the consumer
price index in Jakarta and is subject to review every six months. Hydrogen
supply under this contract has been continuous and uninterrupted. However, in
April 1997, the plant was shutdown for two days due to carbon monoxide poisoning
in the hydrogen supplied to the Company.
To meet its needs for nitrogen, the Company entered into a long term
contract with PT. Maharani Praxair Indonesia ("Maharani"), which constructed,
owns and operates a nitrogen plant on the Plant site. The nitrogen plant is used
for the production, compression, storage and vaporization of nitrogen for the
Plant. The Company is obligated under the Nitrogen Contract to purchase from
Maharani all of its required nitrogen, but in the event that Maharani is unable
to supply the minimum amount required under the Nitrogen Contract, the Company
is entitled to purchase nitrogen elsewhere. The Company pays a set monthly fee
with respect to all nitrogen produced at the nitrogen plant. To the extent the
Company requires an amount in excess of the amount produced at the Plant,
Maharani will deliver additional nitrogen which it may have available in
storage, subject to equitable allocation among all of its customers, and the
Company will pay amounts in addition to the monthly fee. The price of nitrogen
is subject to adjustments based on changes in the consumer price index. Nitrogen
supply under this contract has been continuous and uninterrupted.
The Company purchases a variety of additives through suppliers with which
it has established relationships and on the open market.
POLYPROPYLENE PRODUCTS
Polypropylene is produced by a polymerization process whereby propylene is
transformed in the presence of a catalyst. Polypropylene produced from propylene
alone is known as homopolymer polypropylene. There are a number of different
grades of homopolymer polypropylene resin that can be produced, many with unique
properties satisfying a variety of end uses. The Company produced 18 different
grades of homopolymer polypropylene under the Masplene(R) name during 1997 and
currently produces homopolymer polypropylene resins for use in a broad range of
plastic film, yarn, injection molding and fiber products.
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The following table shows certain information with respect to the Company's
sales of polypropylene resins for the year ended December 31, 1997:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1997 NET SALES ANALYSIS
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TONNES PERCENT OF
SOLD NET SALES NET SALES
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(RP. IN MILLIONS)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Plastic film:
IPP................................................. 32,942 78,065 22%
BOPP................................................ 20,484 47,648 13%
CPP................................................. 11,441 22,978 6%
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Sub total........................................ 64,867 148,691 41%
Yarn.................................................. 39,550 92,600 26%
Injection molding..................................... 23,410 51,682 14%
Fiber................................................. 7,799 19,633 5%
Extrusion............................................. 14,291 38,082 11%
Other................................................. 3,357 7,675 3%
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Total............................................ 153,274 358,363 100%
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Plastic film applications constitute the largest end-use of polypropylene
resin in Indonesia and accounted for 41% of the Company's net sales for the year
ended December 31, 1997. The Company produces three main types of film resins:
inflated polypropylene ("IPP"), BOPP and CPP. IPP is the conventional type of
transparent plastic wrap used in developing countries primarily for food
packaging and also for the packaging of clothes and fabric. BOPP has value added
properties that permit longer term storage of food products. BOPP is also used
in non-food applications such as gift wrap and photo albums. CPP is frequently
combined with BOPP to produce high quality wrapping for foods such as potato
chips, candy and other snack foods.
Yarn and fiber applications constitute the second largest category of
Indonesian polypropylene demand, and accounted for 26% and 5%, respectively of
the Company's net sales in 1997. Polypropylene yarn is a well suited material
for woven bags used in the packing of agricultural and chemical products, where
flexibility and high strength are essential requirements. Fiber is used to make
carpets and upholstery. Injection molding applications constitute the third
largest category of Indonesian polypropylene demand and accounted for 14% of the
Company's net sales in 1997. Injection moldings are used in housewares, outdoor
furniture, motor vehicle parts and electrical appliances. Extrusion applications
constitute the fourth largest category of Indonesian polypropylene consumption,
and accounted for 11% of the Company's net sales in 1997. Extrusion resins are
used to produce high quality plastic cups that are used extensively in Indonesia
to package water and juice. Other uses constitute the balance 3% of the
Company's net sales.
The Company's operations team meets monthly to determine the production
schedule for each grade for the next month. Management strives to produce the
products most in demand by its customers with emphasis placed on the Company's
specialty products.
THE PLANT
The Plant is located on approximately 24 hectares adjacent to the Pertamina
Refinery, near the village of Balongan, West Java, and is approximately 215
kilometers southeast of Jakarta.
Commercial operations were commenced on August 1, 1995, and the Plant
reached production levels at a rate of approximately 140,000 tonnes per year in
December, 1995. As a result of a production enhancement program completed by the
Company in the fourth quarter of 1996, the Production Capacity of the Plant was
increased to 180,000 tonnes per year.
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The Plant utilizes state of the art equipment acquired from leading
international manufacturers. The following table sets forth the key equipment
included in the Plant and the name and country of origin of the related
manufacturer.
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EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER COUNTRY OF ORIGIN
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<S> <C> <C>
Loop reactor.................... Hitachi Zosen Corporation Japan
Reactor pump.................... David Brown Ltd. United Kingdom
Extruder........................ Werner Pfleiderer GMBH Germany
Diesel power generators......... Niigata Engineering Co. Ltd. Japan
Distributed control system...... Yamatake Honeywell Co. Ltd. USA
Propylene pump.................. Borg Warner International Inc. USA
</TABLE>
The Plant consists of a catalyst feed system, reactor and separation
systems as well as recycling, stripping, extrusion and packaging facilities. The
Plant also includes a self contained 16.5 megawatt diesel powered electricity
generating facility. The electricity generated by this power plant currently
exceeds all of the Company's electricity requirements. The Plant requires the
use of two 5.5-megawatt generators, each of which is in continuous operation.
The Plant also has a third back-up generator. Additionally, the Plant has two
boilers that provide all of the steam that the Company requires for the
separation and drying stages of the production process. One boiler runs
continuously while the second is available as a back-up. Nitrogen is supplied to
the Plant by an on-site facility owned and operated by Maharani under a long
term contract.
The Plant has two warehouses having an aggregate storage capacity of 12,000
tonnes, representing approximately 24 days of production. Although the Company
generally intends to maintain a finished goods inventory at a level of
approximately 4,000 tonnes, the extra storage capacity is required because at
certain times during the year the inventory level is likely to rise. This may
occur, for example, during the Muslim holy days when commercial vehicles are
prohibited from using certain roads for a period of approximately three weeks,
which materially restricts the Company's ability to distribute its products.
The Plant's laboratory permits the Company to monitor the quality of the
various grades of polypropylene produced, to test the quality of such grades for
different applications and to adjust the process to produce grades that meet
customer specifications. The Plant area also contains an administrative
building, a canteen, a medical facility and various other buildings.
The Company's executive and administrative offices are located in Jakarta
and total approximately 1,000 square meters. The Company leases these premises
under a lease that expires on January 31, 1999.
PROCESSING TECHNOLOGY AND LICENSE
The Plant utilizes the SPHERIPOL(R) process in manufacturing polypropylene
resins. The Company's use of the SPHERIPOL(R) process is permitted pursuant to a
license agreement (the "License") with Montell North America, Inc., formerly
Himont Incorporated (the "Licensor"). The SPHERIPOL(R) process is a
polymerization process in liquid phase and is the most widely used polypropylene
production process in the world, producing over 4.5 million tonnes per year.
Despite the higher capital costs associated therewith, the Company chose the
SPHERIPOL(R) process because of its higher On-Stream Factor and reduced Cash
Conversion Costs per tonne. In addition, the technology permits production
flexibility allowing the Plant to switch from one grade to another with minimal
lead time and nominal additional cost.
Under the terms of the License, the Company made certain up-front payments
to the Licensor. The Company must also make ongoing royalty payments that are
based upon the net sales amount received by the Company for the products subject
to a specified maximum royalty amount over the term of the License. After the
License terminates in 2013, the Company will no longer be required to pay
royalties although the Company will continue to have the right to utilize the
process and to sell products. The Company believes that if the Plant continues
to operate at current levels, the maximum royalties will have been paid prior to
2013. During 1997, the Company paid the Licensor approximately Rp.2 billion in
royalties.
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PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT AND TECHNOLOGICAL ASSISTANCE
The Company does not have a specific research and development department.
The Company's only research and development activities are carried out by the
technical department and involve modifying the various homopolymer products
produced by the Company to better suit the individual needs of its domestic
consumers. Expenditure for such product development for the years ended December
31, 1996 and 1997 were approximately Rp.0.9 billion and Rp.1.0 billion,
respectively. As the Company does not have a product development budget, the
above numbers reflect the expenditure related to the lab department that carries
out the Company's product development efforts.
Research and development activities involving improvements in the
production process such as improvements in production efficiency and product
quality are conducted by the Company's Licensor, whose SPHERIPOL(R) process is
used by the Company for the manufacture of polypropylene resins. If the Licensor
achieves any improvements in the SPHERIPOL(R) process, the Licensor is required
to disclose any such improvement to the Company for a period of eight years
beginning from April 15, 1993, the date on which the License was made effective.
Where the Licensor makes major advances in plant design or catalyst components
which then lead to the development of new propylene polymers not previously
possible under the SPHERIPOL(R) process, the company will have to pay additional
consideration for the disclosure of such major advances.
The Licensor is also required to provide technical assistance to the
Company on a negotiated fee basis, as may be required from time to time by the
Company with regard to technology and plant improvement, new catalyst
development and product application and development. The Company has not
requested or received any such technical assistance in 1997.
TRANSPORTATION
The location of the Plant provides easy access to the main east-west
highway running between Jakarta and Surabaya, Indonesia's two largest cities, a
key transportation route in the Company's domestic distribution system, which
includes all of the major cities on Java. The Company transports most of its
products by road, using the services of several third-party trucking companies.
The Company distributes a very small portion of its domestic products by sea,
trucking the products to regional ports for transport by small marine vessels to
domestic consumers. The Company exports its products by trucking them in
containers from its warehouse at the Plant to the Port of Jakarta where the
containers are loaded onto sea and ocean going vessels for transport to the
export consumers.
ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATION
The Company's operations are supervised by Bapedal, the Indonesian
Government agency responsible for implementing and monitoring Indonesia's
pollution control regulations and policies. The Government has the power to take
action for failure to comply with these environmental regulations, including the
imposition of fines and the revocation of licenses. Government inspectors visit
the Company's production facilities from time to time to confirm adherence to
the applicable standards.
Although the production of polypropylene is environmentally friendly
compared to many other petrochemical operations, the process does produce
propane gas and a certain amount of waste water. The Company burns the propane
gas through a flare located at the Plant site. The Plant contains a waste water
filtering system to separate residual plastic particles from the water used in
the processing of polypropylene. Once these particles have been separated the
water is discharged into the Java Sea. In addition, a certain amount of waste
water is generated from the various utilities used at the Plant. After a
neutralization process, this water is also discharged into the Java Sea.
Indonesian law requires that manufacturers and certain other companies
prepare an environmental impact analysis, environmental monitoring plan and
environmental management plan (together, an "Environmental Report") in
connection with certain operations that are considered likely to have an impact
on the environment. The Environmental Report must be submitted to a panel
consisting of representatives of various
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national and local Governmental agencies before the commencement of operations.
Once the panel approves the Environmental Report, which sets out various
compliance standards and other obligations, amendments to the Environmental
Report must be provided to a similar panel in connection with significant
changes to the subject company's industrial operations. The Company obtained
approval for its original Environmental Report in 1993. The Company believes
that its operations are currently in compliance in all material respects with
all Indonesian and local authority environmental regulations.
Generally, environmental regulations in Indonesia are less onerous than in
the United States. Although management expects that, over time, environmental
standards in Indonesia will move closer to U.S. standards, the Company believes
it will not face any significant costs as the result of the tightening of
environmental regulations in Indonesia.
EMPLOYEES
As of December 31, 1997, the Company had a total of approximately 326
permanent employees, of which 105 were engaged in management and administration,
51 were engaged in engineering and maintenance and 170 were engaged in
production and warehousing activities. None of the Company's employees is a
member of a labor union. The Company also currently employs approximately 60
unskilled contract workers at the Plant. In addition, the Company regularly
hires local workmen from villages near the Plant on a daily basis to assist in
loading and unloading shipments and materials. The Company also currently
employs three expatriates.
The Company plays an active role in providing training (both in-house and
through courses conducted by external organizations), and offers employee
development and welfare facilities, including housing, recreation and medical
facilities. The Company has not experienced any strikes or material labor
disputes or actions, and the Company considers its relationship with its
employees to be good.
INSURANCE
The Company has insurance policies covering property damage including
damage caused by fire or earthquake to the Plant and related facilities up to a
maximum of approximately US$200 million. The Company also carries business
interruption insurance up to a maximum of US$63 million payable over a maximum
indemnity period of 18 months. The Company's insurance policies are in effect
for one year and expire on September 30, 1998 at which time the Company expects
to renew them. The Company's insurance policies are provided by Indonesian
insurance companies and are generally reinsured by international insurance
companies.
The Company does not carry insurance covering losses caused by civil
disturbance or expropriation or other similar hazards. The Company's business
interruption insurance does not cover all production interruptions that result
from the unavailability of propylene to operate the Plant. The Company's
business interruption insurance does not include coverage for loss of profits
but provides for reimbursement of certain fixed costs (for example, interest
costs and other non-variable operating costs) incurred during the period of
business interruption (subject to a deductible for 14 days of operations).
All of the insurance policies referred to above are subject to deductibles
and expire on September 30, 1998. While the Company believes it will be able to
renew these policies upon their expiration upon similar terms, there can be no
assurances that the Company will be able to renew these policies. The Company
believes its insurance is in line with industry standards. The total amount of
insurance premiums, fees and commissions paid by the Company for coverage during
1997 and 1998 for the above coverages amounted to, in the aggregate, Rp.2.8
billion and Rp.2.7 billion, respectively.
The Company collected US$4.35 million under the business interruption
insurance policy for the shutdowns of the Plant during the period February 7,
1997 to March 8, 1997 when the Plant's propylene supply was interrupted due to a
mechanical failure at the Pertamina Refinery.
From February 28, 1998 to April 20, 1998, the Plant experienced a shutdown
caused by a mechanical failure at the Pertamina Refinery which interrupted the
supply of propylene to the Plant. The Company's insurers agreed that this
incident was covered under the Company's business interruption insurance. The
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Company believes that the amount of the insurance claim from this incident will
be approximately US$3 to 4 million. The insurers have agreed to prepay
approximately US$2 million as an interim payment which payment is expected in
July 1998. (See Item 9 -- "Developments in 1998.")
RECENT DEVELOPMENTS IN INDONESIA
All of the Company's operations are located in Indonesia. The Indonesian
Government has exercised and continues to exercise significant influence over
many aspects of the Indonesian economy and Indonesian government actions
concerning the economy could have a material adverse effect on private sector
entities, including the Company. The Company may also be adversely affected by
changes in inflation, interest rates or taxation, further depreciation and
volatility of the Rupiah, social instability, or other political, economic or
diplomatic developments in or affecting Indonesia which are not within the
control of the Company.
Developments Relating To The Indonesian Political Environment
Changes In The Indonesian Government or Indonesian Government
Policies. During the past 30 years, the Indonesian government has been headed
by President Soeharto, who was re-elected on March 10, 1998 to a seventh
consecutive 5-year term expiring in 2003. On May 21, 1998, however, President
Soeharto resigned from office, following a period in which escalating inflation,
unemployment and shortages in basic commodities precipitated widespread civil
unrest, public protests, demonstrations calling for sweeping political and
social reform and, in the days leading up to Mr. Soeharto's resignation,
outbreaks of riots and violence. The Indonesian Constitution provides for the
Vice-President to succeed to the presidency in the event of the resignation,
death or ill-health of the President. Accordingly, Vice-President B.J. Habibie
assumed the office of the president upon the resignation of President Soeharto.
Although there is a constitutional procedure governing the succession of
the presidency in the event of a resignation, there is no precedent in
Indonesian history for a constitutional change in control of the Indonesian
government. Hence, there can be no assurance that the transition will continue
in accordance with specified constitutional procedure. Following Mr. Soeharto's
resignation, Indonesia has continued to experience episodes of civil unrest,
including occasional demonstrations staged by students and opposition groups
calling for accelerated reforms and the resignation of the new president.
President Habibie has announced plans for new elections beginning in May 1999,
including a new presidential ballot by the end of 1999. There can be no
assurance, however, that these elections will be held or that further
demonstrations and unrest will not precipitate further changes in the leadership
of the country.
In the wake of Mr. Soeharto's resignation, Indonesia has experienced a
period of public backlash against Mr. Soeharto and his family, with demands from
various opposition groups for investigation into various enterprises in which
members or friends of Mr. Soeharto's family are prominently involved and, in
particular, increased scrutiny of governmental approvals granted to and
contracts of state entities with any private sector companies associated with
Mr. Soeharto's family. While members of Mr. Soeharto's immediate and extended
family have served and continue to serve on the Board of Commissioners of the
Company (see Item 10 -- "Commissioners, Directors and Executive Officers") and
additionally are among the shareholders of P.T. Tirtamas Majutama, the majority
shareholder of the Company, as of the date of the filing of this report, there
have been no announcements or indications of any investigation or review of any
aspect of the Company's business or business dealings. Other than the
"Importation Agreement" with Pertamina (discussed below under "Propylene" under
the heading "Raw Materials," in this Item), the Company has no direct material
contracts with state owned enterprises and has not received any unusual or
extraordinary governmental concessions or approvals upon which its business is
dependent.
The Company had generally benefitted from the policies implemented by the
Indonesian government under Mr. Soeharto to encourage private enterprises and
economic development in Indonesia. In this regard, if significant changes in the
Indonesian government policies occur as a result of Mr. Soeharto's resignation,
there can be no assurance that these changes would not adversely affect the
Company's financial position, results of operations or prospects. The Company
may be adversely affected by changes in governmental policies, further social
instability or other political, economic or diplomatic developments which are
not within the control of
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the Company including, among other things, a change in the taxation policies,
foreign exchange and repatriation restrictions, international monetary
fluctuations and currency controls, the renegotiation or nullification of
existing licenses, expropriation and nationalization.
Other Developments. Indonesia has from time to time experienced incidents
of labor, political and ethnic disturbances. In June and July of 1996, Indonesia
experienced a number of demonstrations and other disturbances related to the
removal of the leader of an opposition party. During the early part of 1997, a
number of political disturbances occurred leading up to the national election of
members of the House in May, 1997. Since the beginning of 1998, Indonesia has
experienced a number of incidents of civil unrest as a consequence primarily of
the increases in the prices of, and in some cases shortages of, basic
commodities and high unemployment. In May, 1998, such disturbance and unrest led
to riots and violence, leading ultimately to the resignation of Mr. Soeharto
from the presidency. While the riots and violence have subsided substantially
since Mr. Soeharto's resignation, episodes of civil unrest and demonstrations
have continued. While these disturbances have not directly affected the Company,
there can be no assurances that further tensions will not surface as a result of
the significant depreciation and volatility of the Rupiah, the resulting
economic conditions, the policies and reforms of the new Indonesian government
or other factors or that future tensions or disturbances will not adversely
affect the Company.
Developments Relating to Indonesia's Economic Conditions
Substantial Depreciation and Volatility of the Rupiah. Since July 1997,
the Rupiah has experienced substantial volatility and depreciation in value
against many foreign currencies, including the U.S. dollar. The value of the
Rupiah against the U.S. dollar depreciated from approximately Rp.2,432 = US$1.00
on July 1, 1997, to Rp.14,725 = US$1.00 on June 26, 1998. Such depreciation has
resulted in higher prices for imported goods in Rupiah terms and has resulted in
very high rates of inflation.
The value of the Rupiah relative to other currencies is subject to changes
in Indonesian government policies and depends to a large extent upon Indonesia's
economic and political developments, as well as supply and demand in the local
foreign exchange markets and other factors. In 1986, Bank Indonesia increased
the flexibility of exchange rates between the Rupiah and foreign currencies
through the adoption of an exchange rate intervention band comprised of upper
and lower values of the Rupiah relative to other currencies which were announced
on a daily basis. Bank Indonesia announced that it would intervene in the
foreign exchange markets in an effort to maintain the value of the Rupiah
relative to other currencies within the intervention band. Since then, the
Rupiah has generally depreciated against the U.S. dollar and other major
currencies such as the Yen and the Deutschmark.
Beginning in early July 1997, the currencies of many Southeast Asian
countries, including the Rupiah, experienced significant depreciations in value
against the U.S. dollar, commencing with the devaluation of the Baht in Thailand
on July 2, 1997. On August 14, 1997, Bank Indonesia removed the exchange rate
intervention band, permitting the exchange rate for the Rupiah to float with
market forces without an announced level at which Bank Indonesia would
intervene, if at all. The Rupiah depreciated against the U.S. dollar immediately
after the removal of the intervention band falling from Rp.2,653 = US$1.00 on
August 13 to Rp.2920 = US$1.00 on September 1, 1997. The Rupiah continued to
depreciate through the remainder of 1997, falling by December 31, 1997 to
Rp.4650 = US$1.00.
In 1998, the Rupiah has been subject to even greater depreciation and
extreme trading fluctuations ranging in value between Rp.8,500 = US$1.00 to
Rp.18,000 = US$1.00. The Rupiah/U.S. dollar exchange rate reached a reported
high of Rp.18,000 = US$1.00 during intra-day trading on January 23, 1998 before
rebounding to Rp.10,175 = US$1.00 on January 28, 1998. Bank Indonesia was
reported to have intervened in the foreign exchange markets several times
beginning on January 22, 1998. The Rupiah has continued to experience
substantial depreciation and volatility in June, 1998. On June 11, 1998, the
Rupiah/U.S. dollar median exchange rate was at Rp.11,350 = US$1.00, but by June
18, the median exchange rate had risen to Rp.16,000 = US$1.00. The Rupiah/U.S.
dollar median exchange rate on June 26, 1998 was Rp.14,725 = US$1.00. (See Item
8 -- "Exchange Rates.")
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Risks Relating to Adverse Economic Conditions, High Interest Rates,
Liquidity and Inflation. As a result of the recent depreciation of the Rupiah,
the Indonesian economy is in recession and experiencing liquidity shortages,
higher interest rates and higher inflation which in turn are adversely affecting
the Indonesian financial sector. Beginning in October 1997, the Indonesian
government took action to close, liquidate or merge a number of Indonesian banks
and a large number of Indonesian banks have severely restricted or stopped
granting new credit. In addition, many non-Indonesian banks have refused to
accept letters of credit for import or export purposes from Indonesian banks,
which has limited the ability of many Indonesian companies to export finished
products or obtain raw materials or durable goods. Many banks in Indonesia have
also been reported to be experiencing substantial increases in non-performing
loans, problems with capital adequacy and liquidity and other challenges. No
assurance can be given that Indonesian banks will successfully resolve these
issues and, therefore, help restore liquidity in the banking sector of the
foreseeable future. Continuing disruptions in the Indonesian financial sector,
including high interest rates and liquidity shortages related to the recent
substantial depreciation and volatility in value of the Rupiah, or economic
conditions in Indonesia, may restrict or otherwise have a negative impact on the
Company's ability to obtain working capital for its operations in Indonesia.
In addition, the Indonesian economy has recently been experiencing
significant price inflation. The Indonesian Government and the IMF have forecast
a high inflation rate of 47% and negative economic growth for 1998. According to
Indonesian Government sources, the rise in the Consumer Price Index for the five
five months of 1998 was approximately 40%. Inflation is expected to affect
adversely a number of Indonesian companies as well as the economy generally.
Financially Troubled Indonesian Companies. A significant number of
Indonesian companies have been reported to be unable to satisfy their debt
service obligations. If such financial troubles result in an increase in the
number of corporate reorganizations, bankruptcies or liquidation, Indonesia's
economic environment may further deteriorate, resulting in lower demand for the
Company's products. Unemployment arising from corporate failures may also
contribute to civil unrest and political instability. Such problems may
adversely and materially affect the operations and prospects of the Company.
There can be no assurance that the Indonesian companies currently unable to fund
their debt service payments will be able to resolve their financial difficulties
and continue as going concerns.
Effect on Sponsors. Like almost all Indonesian companies, Tirtamas has
been materially adversely affected by the financial and economic crisis in
Indonesia and Southeast Asia, with the result that its ability to provide the
Company with managerial and commercial expertise has been affected by the
increased need to provide such assistance during the current period of turmoil
not only to the Company but also to its other affiliated companies as well. BP
and Nissho Iwai continue to provide assistance to the Company in the
distribution of its products in the export market.
Recent Developments in Banking Regulations and Indonesian Corporate Debt
Restructuring. On January 26, 1998, the Indonesian government announced that
the payment obligations to all depositors and creditors of commercial banks
incorporated in Indonesia in respect of both Rupiah and foreign currency claims
are guaranteed by the Indonesian Government ("Indonesian Government Guarantee").
According to the announcement of the Indonesian government, the Indonesian
Government Guarantee does not apply to companies other than banks, and will not
cover shareholders' loans of a shareholder holding 10% or more of the bank's
paid up capital and subordinated debt of banks as set forth in the Joint Decree
of the Board of Directors of Bank Indonesia and the Chairman of the Indonesian
Bank Restructuring Agency ("IBRA") dated 6 March 1998 ("Joint Decree"). Foreign
currency claims on the Indonesian Government Guarantee will be met by Rupiah
payments based on the exchange rates referred to in the Joint Decree. In
addition, the Indonesian Government Guarantee will remain in place for at least
two years from January 26, 1998 and will expire on either (i) January 31, 2000,
or (ii) 6 months after the announcement by the Government of any other
expiration date of the Indonesian Government Guarantee. IBRA will be responsible
for rehabilitating banks that are presently not sound and do not have good
prospects for rehabilitating themselves. All costs for the implementation of
IBRA's duties shall be paid from funds separated by and from the state treasury
for such purpose and other legitimate sources. IBRA will be responsible for,
among other things, supervising
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banks which require restructuring and the restructuring process relating thereto
and acting as the manager of banking assets acquired in the course of the
restructuring of Indonesian banks.
On June 4, 1998 a Joint Statement of Indonesian Bank Steering Committee and
Representatives from the Republic of Indonesia ("Joint Statement") was issued
announcing the agreement, by and between representatives of the Government and
private sector of Indonesia and the Steering Committee of foreign creditor
banks, with respect to a comprehensive program to address Indonesia's external
debt problems. The Joint Statement states:
This programme comprises three initiatives relating to private
corporate debt, external credit to the Indonesian banking system and trade
finance.
The corporate debt arrangement envisages the creation of an Indonesian
Debt Restructuring Agency (INDRA), fully backed by the Government of
Indonesia and administered by Bank Indonesia, that will provide exchange
rate risk protection and assurance as to the availability of foreign
exchange to private debtors that agree with their creditors to restructure
their external debt for a period of eight years, with three years of grace
during which no principal will be payable. Participants in INDRA will be
entitled to purchase US Dollars at the best real 20 day average market
exchange rate occurring from the date the programme becomes operational
until June 30, 1999. In addition, should the Rupiah appreciate in value by
the second anniversary of the programme, debtors will be entitled to the
benefit of the improved exchange rate for the remainder of the arrangement.
The INDRA programme provides a framework to be used on a case by case basis
for the restructuring of corporate debt. INDRA offers important relief to
debtors (without involving any subsidy or assumption by the Government of
Indonesia of commercial risk) and should help relieve pressure on the
foreign exchange market Participation in INDRA is voluntary and will
require the consent of both debtors and creditors. There are incentives for
debtors who sign on before the end of January 1999.
As a second element of the programme, the maturity of external,
non-trade related liabilities of Indonesia's commercial banks, falling due
through March 31, 1999 (estimated at approximately US$9.2 billion) will be
extended for up to four years by means of an exchange offer. Pursuant to
the offer, Indonesian banks will offer to exchange for these liabilities
new loans, guaranteed by Bank Indonesia, with maturities of one, two, three
and four years. The new loans will bear interest margins over LIBOR of
2 3/4%, 3% and 3 1/4% and 3 1/2% respectively. The obligations to be
extended are currently being rolled over by informal arrangement at the
request of Indonesia. The extension of these maturities will create a
manageable repayment profile for the external debt of the banking system
and substantially aid Indonesia's balance of payments.
Lastly, Indonesia will shortly request the trade creditors to
Indonesian banks to undertake for a period of one year to use their best
efforts to maintain trade finance at levels existing at the end of April
1998. Trade credits extended pursuant to the undertaking will be guaranteed
by Bank Indonesia. This trade facility will help reverse the decline in
trade finance and provide vital support to the Indonesian economy.
In connection with the bank exchange offer and the trade facility,
Indonesian banks will settle outstanding arrears before June 30, 1998.
There can be no assurance that the foregoing private sector debt
rescheduling plan will be implemented or be successful. There can also be no
assurance that the foregoing banking sector initiatives will be successful in
restructuring the Indonesian banking sector or will stabilize the Rupiah or the
Indonesian economy. No assurances can be given that either of these measures, if
adopted and implemented, will not have an adverse effect on the Indonesian
economy or Indonesian companies, including the Company.
Description of New Bankruptcy Law and the Material Changes for the Rights of
Creditors Arising Thereunder.
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The currently prevailing bankruptcy regulations in Indonesia are provided
neither in the Indonesian Commercial Code, nor in the Civil Code, but in a
separate "Bankruptcy Law" which closely follows Dutch bankruptcy regulations.
On April 22, 1998, the Government of Indonesia promulgated certain
amendments to the Bankruptcy Law ("Amendments") which will come into force and
effect on August 22, 1998. Provisions of the Amendments are discussed below.
Provisional Remedies. The Amendments introduce and permit, upon proof of
need to protect creditors and the debtor's estate (i.e. from dissipation or
transfer of assets), provisional remedies such as (i) imposition of a
conservatory attachment on part or all of the assets of a debtor prior to an
adjudication of bankruptcy, and (ii) appointment of an interim receiver to
supervise management of a debtor's business and take possession of its assets.
The consent of the interim receiver will be required for any payment to
creditors or transfer or encumbrance of the debtor's assets, prior to
adjudication of bankruptcy.
Commercial Courts. The Amendments provide for the establishment of
Commercial Courts (the "Commercial Court"), the first of which is to be located
in Jakarta. The Commercial Courts will have exclusive jurisdiction in Indonesia
over cases in respect of bankruptcy and suspension of payments and will have
jurisdiction over other commercial matters which will be determined subsequently
and promulgated by government regulation.
Procedures. Under the Amendments, a debtor can be adjudicated bankrupt in
summary proceedings if the Commercial Court determines on the basis of prima
facie evidence that the debtor: (a) had debts to two or more creditors; and (b)
has failed to pay at least one debt which is due and payable, either upon the
application of the debtor, one or more of its creditors or the public
prosecutor. If the debtor is a bank or a securities company, only Bank Indonesia
(the Indonesian Central Bank) or the Badan Pengawas Pasar Modal (the Capital
Market Supervisory Agency), respectively, is allowed to file the petition.
The Amendments introduce strict time limits, after the filing of the
bankruptcy application, by which the Commercial Court must (i) set the hearing
date for adjudication of the bankruptcy application (48 hours); (ii) commence
the adjudication hearing (20 days, extendible by the Commercial Court to 25
days, from registration upon request and showing of good cause by the debtor);
and, (iii) render a written decision on adjudication supported by legal reasons
(30 days). The decision may be enforced directly and the creditor shall be
entitled to conduct the management and realization of the bankruptcy estate
without any involvement from the debtor, although the decision is still subject
to all legal remedies available.
The Amendments also limit appeal of the Commerical Court's adjudication to
appeal by cassation to the Supreme Court, eliminating any intermediary appeal to
the Court of Appeal, although the Supreme Court's decision on appeal by
cassation is also subject to a "civil review" procedure. The Amendments further
specify strict time limits and procedures for filing a petition for appeal by
cassation and in respect of the setting and commencement of hearing dates and
adjudication of the appeal by cassation. If a case is substantial or complex or
if the petitioner requests, the Commercial Court may form a creditor's committee
from known creditors.
Upon adjudication of bankruptcy, the receiver will give notice of an
initial meeting of creditors which shall be convened between 15 and 30 days
thereafter. At a creditors' meeting, any creditor(s) representing a majority of
unsecured indebtedness of the bankrupt at such meeting is entitled, among other
things, to replace the receiver.
Institutions Related to Bankruptcy. Upon the adjudication of bankruptcy,
the debtor loses the capacity to manage and dispose of its assets. A receiver
will be appointed, out of certain person(s) or firm(s) registered with the
Minister of Justice, or the Balai Harta Peninggalan, which is an agency under
the Ministry of Justice. The receiver will administer the bankrupt estate in
consultation with a Supervisory Judge appointed by the Commercial Court for this
purpose. By a simple majority vote, the creditors can decide on the appointment
of a creditors' committee, or the replacement of the temporary creditors'
committee. All creditors' meeting decisions are based on votes of the unsecured
creditors present at the creditors' meeting.
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Recognition of Security Rights. The Amendments entitle secured creditors
to enforce their rights against the collateral of the debtor as if there were no
bankruptcy. A secured creditor must enforce its rights against the debtor's
collateral no later than 2 months after the first of any of the following
occurrences: (i) no composition plan is offered at the creditor's meeting; (ii)
a composition plan is proposed but rejected by the creditors; or (iii) the
debtor and creditors agree on a composition plan but the Commercial Court
refuses to approve it.
Introduction of Stay on Creditors' Rights Provided Adequate Protection is
Given. The rights of secured creditors are subject to the imposition of a stay
of up to 90 days from the declaration of bankruptcy during which time secured
creditors and other parties cannot foreclose on assets of the bankrupt estate or
otherwise claim assets in the bankrupt debtor's possession, unless the receiver
or supervisory judge has given its authorization to them to do so. If a stay is
imposed, the receiver must provide to any secured creditor or third party whose
rights are stayed adequate protection which may include, among others, interest
payments, or compensation for any diminution in value of assets incurred during
the stay. The stay enables the receiver sufficient time to decide how to
maximize the proceeds of the realization of the bankrupt estate. The stay
applies not only to encumbered assets of the estate but can also apply to assets
belonging to third parties but given as collateral security to the debtor (i.e.
assets subject to fiduciary ownership or title finance). A party whose rights
are stayed may petition to lift or otherwise vary the terms of the stay. If so,
a hearing must be held on short notice at which a decision must be rendered on
the matter. Such decision by the supervisory judge is appealable to the
Commercial Court. During the stay, the receiver may also use and sell assets of
the bankrupt estate (including encumbered assets) in the ordinary course of
business, provided adequate protection is given.
Recognition of Rights of Set-Off. The Amendments also recognize rights of
set-off of creditors and the stay does not adversely affect such rights of
set-off that a creditor may have against cash deposits of the bankrupt debtor.
Expansion of Scope of Preferential Transactions. The Amendments ease the
standard of proof required for nullifying certain suspect transactions entered
into by the debtor with third parties before the adjudication of bankruptcy
which prejudice or damage creditors of such debtor. Before the Amendments,
nullification required a showing that the debtor and the third party which whom
it transacted knew, at the time the transaction was entered into, that its
creditors would be damaged. The Amendments only require a showing that the
debtor and the third party either knew or should have known that its creditors
would be damaged by the transaction. Furthermore, the Amendments lengthened to
one year from 40 days prior to the adjudication of bankruptcy, the suspect time
period within which the law provides a rebuttable presumption that the debtor
and third party knew or should have known creditors would be damaged by their
entry into or performance of certain suspect transactions. The Amendments also
expanded the number and types of transactions which are presumed to harm
creditors of a debtor, if entered into by such debtor within one year prior to
the declaration of such debtor's bankruptcy, to include transactions with
corporate insiders or certain related entities of the debtor.
Suspension of Payment. Upon the filing of an application for suspension of
payments for the purpose of submitting a composition plan, the Court is required
to immediately grant the debtor a provisional moratorium from payment of its
debt, designate a supervisory judge and appoint an administrator of the debtor's
estate. Within 45 days of filing of the application, a creditor's meeting shall
be convened. Under the Amendments, if the debtor timely submits a plan for
composition, it may be accepted if approved by more than a simple majority of
the unsecured creditors which are admitted and present at the creditor's meeting
and who also represent at least two-thirds of the total amount of unsecured debt
present at such meeting. This is an easier threshold to achieve than was the
case prior to the Amendments, when approval of a composition plan required a
two-thirds majority of the number of all admitted creditors representing at
least three-fourths of the total of all unsecured debt claims.
If the creditors are not able to vote on a timely submitted composition
plan or no composition plan has been timely submitted, then the creditors
meeting shall vote on whether to accept the debtor's petition for a definitive
moratorium for a period or successive periods for a total period not to exceed
270 days from the
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granting of the provisional moratorium. Approval of the definitive moratorium
shall require the same majority required for approval of a composition described
above. If the requisite majority for approving the definitive moratorium cannot
be obtained, the debtor shall be declared bankrupt within one day of such vote.
If the definitive suspension of payments is granted, the debtor shall prepare
and submit a composition plan within the given time period. If no agreement can
be reached on a composition plan before the expiry of such time period, any
extension thereof or the 270 day period mentioned above, the debtor shall be
declared bankrupt. The stay provisions applicable to bankruptcy similarly apply
to suspension of payments proceedings. Composition typically provides for less
than full payment of unsecured creditor claims. If the creditors by the
requisite vote accept the composition, claims of unsecured creditors will be
discharged to the extent provided in the composition.
Effect of Amendments To Be Determined. From a creditor perspective, the
significance of the Amendments will not be known until the new Commercial Courts
start functioning. The new Commercial Courts are scheduled to be established by
December 1998.
ITEM 2. DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY
As of December 31, 1997 the principal properties of the Company consisted
of buildings and infrastructure, plant and equipment, motor vehicles, land
rights and furniture and fixtures. The Company's plant (the "Plant") is located
approximately 24 hectares adjacent to the Pertamina Refinery, near the village
of Balongan, West Java, and is approximately 215 kilometers southeast of
Jakarta. The Plant's location provides the Company with efficient access to its
principal raw material, propylene, which is transported through the Company's
pipeline directly from the Pertamina Refinery. The location of the Company's
production facilities also provides easy access to the main east-west highway
running between Jakarta and Surabaya, Indonesia's two largest cities. With
respect to the information on the suitability, adequacy, productive capacity and
extent of utilization of the Plant, see Item 1 -- "The Plant."
The Issuer's obligations under the Notes and the Indenture and the
Company's obligations under the Guarantee are partly secured by liens on (i) the
real property (including the land, buildings, facilities and other assets
permanently affixed thereto whether now owned or hereafter acquired) comprising
the Plant, (ii) all moveable assets (other than inventory, goods in process and
raw materials), whether now owned or hereafter acquired, which form a part of,
or are otherwise used in connection with, the Plant, (iii) all insurance
proceeds relating to the Plant, (iv) all rights arising out of or related to
certain contracts(1) and leases relating to the Plant, its operation and the
manufacture of polypropylene therein. As of December 31, 1997, the total amount
of indebtedness secured by these facilities was approximately US$200,000,000.
All of the Company's properties are located in Indonesia. The Company
executive and administrative offices are located in Jakarta and total
approximately 1,000 square meters. The Company leases these premises under a
lease that expires on January 31, 1999.
ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
Neither the Company nor any of its subsidiaries is currently in any
litigation or legal proceedings which could reasonably be expected to affect
materially the Company's business or operations. In addition, there are no
proceedings known to be contemplated by the Indonesian Government against the
Company or any of its subsidiaries.
ITEM 4. CONTROL OF REGISTRANT
The following table sets forth certain information, as of June 30, 1998,
with respect to the beneficial ownership of the outstanding shares of common
stock of the Company held by (i) each person or entity who
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(1) Such contracts are: (i) the License Agreement between Himont Incorporated
("Himont") and Tirtamas dated April 21, 1993, as novated by a Novation
Agreement dated July 7, 1994 between Himont and Tirtamas; (ii) the
Propylene Supply Contract; and (iii) the Polypropylene Offtake Contract.
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owns 10% or more of the shares of the Company's outstanding shares of common
stock and (ii) all Commissioners, Directors and executive officers as a group.
There are no arrangements between shareholders or a third party and the Company
that will result in a change in control of the Company. The authorized capital
of the Company is Rp.90,765,000,000, consisting of 45,000,000 shares with a par
value of Rp.2017 each. All of the Company's authorized shares have been issued
and fully paid up.
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NUMBER OF SHARES PERCENTAGE OF TOTAL
NAME OF STOCKHOLDER OWNED OUTSTANDING SHARES
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<S> <C> <C>
P.T. Tirtamas Majutama(1).................... 36,000,000 80%
Nissho Iwai Corporation...................... 4,500,000 10%
BP Chemicals Investments Limited............. 4,500,000 10%
All Commissioners, Directors and Executive
Officers as a group........................ -- --
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(1) The shareholders of P.T. Tirtamas Majutama are four closely held companies
owned by Hashim S. Djojohadikusumo, Honggo Wendratno, Al Njoo and Siti
Hediati Haryadi owning 35%, 25%, 25% and 15% of Tirtamas, respectively.
ITEM 5. NATURE OF TRADING MARKET
The Notes are listed for trading on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange (the
"LSE"). However, no trades have been executed on the LSE since the first listing
date. The Company is not aware of any active trading market for the Notes and
does not expect that an active market for the Notes will develop. The Company
believes that substantially all of the Notes are held beneficially by U.S.
persons.
Banque Internationale a Luxembourg S.A. is the listing agent for the Notes
on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange. The Notes have been accepted for clearance by
Euroclear and Cedel. The Notes have been assigned a common code of 007644558, a
CUSIP number of 73180UAAO and an ISIN of U.S.731.80U.AA0.7.
ITEM 6. EXCHANGE CONTROLS AND OTHER LIMITATIONS AFFECTING SECURITY HOLDERS
EXCHANGE CONTROLS
Currently, no exchange control restrictions exist in Indonesia or The
Netherlands.
In Indonesia, capital transactions, including remittances of capital,
profits, dividends and interest, are free of exchange controls. There are no
limitations on the rights of nonresidents or foreign owners of the Notes to hold
such Notes under any Indonesian laws or regulations. A number of regulations,
however, have an impact on the exchange system. Only banks authorized to deal in
foreign exchange, for example, can execute foreign exchange transactions related
to the import or export of goods. Prior approval by the Indonesian Government is
also required for foreign loans with maturities of one year or longer made to
any corporation which is wholly or majority owned by the Indonesian Government.
Furthermore, by Presidential Decree No. 39, year 1991, certain commercial
offshore loans are subject to approval from the Team for the Coordination of
Management of Commercial Offshore Loans.
Generally, all payments made or received by residents of The Netherlands to
or from non-residents should be made by or received through the intermediary of
an "authorized bank" (most banks registered in The Netherlands). Residents may
make and receive payments to and from non-residents through accounts with
foreign banks provided the opening of such accounts has been reported to the
Dutch Central Bank. For statistical purposes, the Dutch Central Bank requires
that certain transactions, including payments, between residents and
non-residents be reported to the Dutch Central Bank immediately following
completion of such transactions.
In addition, there are no legislative or other legal provisions currently
in force in The Netherlands restricting the making of payments to persons not
residing in The Netherlands, except for regulations in
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compliance with United Nations and European Union sanctions restricting the
making of payments to, for example, residents of Libya and Iraq.
DEVALUATION AND DEPRECIATION OF THE INDONESIAN RUPIAH
During the last 20 years, the value of the Rupiah has been officially
devalued three times against the U.S. dollar. These downward adjustments
occurred in November 1978 when the exchange rate was realigned from 415 Rupiah
to 623 Rupiah to the U.S. dollar; in March 1983, when the rate went from 703
Rupiah to 970 Rupiah to the U.S. dollar; and in September 1986, when the rate
fell from 1,134 Rupiah to 1,644 Rupiah to the U.S. dollar. Between the time of
the 1986 devaluation and mid 1997, the Rupiah has gradually adjusted downward in
value against the U.S. dollar by about 4% annually.
Bank Indonesia, the Central Bank of Indonesia, is the sole issuer of
Rupiah, and responsible for maintaining the stability of the Rupiah. The value
of the Rupiah was tied to a basket of currencies of Indonesia's main trading
partners. Prior to August 14, 1997, Bank Indonesia maintained stability of the
Rupiah through a trading band policy, pursuant to which Bank Indonesia would
enter the foreign currency market and buy or sell Rupiah, as required, when
trading in the Rupiah exceeded bid and offer prices announced by Bank Indonesia
on a daily basis. On August 14, 1997, Bank Indonesia terminated the trading band
policy, effectively free floating the Rupiah against other currencies. Since
that date, the Rupiah has depreciated significantly against world currencies,
falling from Rp.2,653 = US$1.00 on August 13, 1997 to Rp.14,725 = US$1.00 on
June 26, 1998. (See Item 1 -- "Developments Relating to Indonesia's Economic
Conditions - Substantial Depreciations and Volatility of the Rupiah.")
ENFORCEMENT OF FOREIGN JUDGMENTS IN INDONESIA AND THE NETHERLANDS
The Issuer is incorporated in The Netherlands, and the Company is
incorporated in Indonesia. All of the Issuer's managing directors and all of the
Company's commissioners, directors and executive officers reside outside the
United States, and all or substantially all of the assets of the Issuer, the
Company and such persons are located outside the United States. As a result, it
may be difficult for investors to effect service of process upon such persons
within the United States, or to enforce against the Issuer, the Company or such
persons in U.S. courts judgments obtained in U.S. courts, including judgments
predicated upon the civil liability provisions of the Federal securities laws of
the United States.
Indonesia
Judgments of U.S. courts, including judgments predicated upon the civil
liability provisions of the Federal securities laws of the United States, are
not enforceable in Indonesian courts because there is no treaty, arrangement or
other basis for reciprocal enforcement of judgments between Indonesia and the
United States. In addition, a judgment of a foreign (non-Indonesian) court will
not be enforceable by the courts of Indonesia, although such a judgment could be
admissible as evidence in a proceeding on the underlying claim in an Indonesian
court. Re-examination of the underlying claim de novo would be required before
the Indonesian court.
No assurance can be given that the Indonesian courts will protect the
interests of investors in the same manner or to the same extent as would United
States courts. Proceedings in Indonesian courts can take longer to conclude than
similar proceedings in some other jurisdictions and the outcome of such
proceedings may be more unpredictable, because Indonesian laws and the
Indonesian judicial systems are in some respects less developed than those in
some other jurisdictions.
Holders of Notes may be unable to pursue claims based on the Federal
securities laws of the United States, as the Company has been advised by its
Indonesian counsel that there is doubt as to whether Indonesian courts will
enter judgments in original actions predicated solely upon such laws. Holders of
Notes may also have difficulty pursuing claims under the Guarantee, as the
rights of creditors under Indonesian law are not as clearly established as the
rights of creditors under the applicable laws of most United States
jurisdictions.
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The Netherlands
The United States and The Netherlands do not currently have a treaty
providing for reciprocal recognition and enforcement of judgments (other than
arbitration awards) in civil and commercial matters. Therefore, a final judgment
for the payment of money rendered by any Federal or state court in the United
States on civil liability, whether or not predicated solely upon the Federal
securities laws of the United States, would not be enforceable in The
Netherlands. However, the party in whose favor such final judgment is rendered
may bring a new suit in a court of competent jurisdiction in The Netherlands and
may submit in the course of the proceedings the judgment which has been obtained
in the United States. If and to the extent the Netherlands court finds that the
jurisdiction of the court of the United States has been based on grounds which
are internationally acceptable and that proper legal procedures have been
observed, the court of the Netherlands would, in principle, give binding effect
to the final judgment of the court of the United States, unless such judgment
contravenes Netherlands principles of public policy. In addition, a Netherlands
court generally will not render a judgment in original actions brought in a
Netherlands court predicated solely upon civil liability provisions of the
Federal securities laws of the United States.
Each of the Issuer and the Company has designated CT Corporation System as
its agent for service of process in the United States with respect to the Notes,
the Guarantee and the Indenture. However, such designation by the Issuer would
terminate upon the bankruptcy of the Issuer.
ITEM 7. TAXATION
GENERAL
The taxation discussion set forth below is intended only as a descriptive
summary and does not purport to be a complete technical analysis or listing of
all potential tax effects relevant to holders of the Notes. The statements of
Netherlands, Indonesian and U.S. tax laws set out below are based on the laws,
regulations, rulings and discussions in force on the date of this Annual Report
on Form 20-F and are subject to any changes in Netherlands, Indonesian or U.S.
laws or regulations. The summary does not discuss all aspect of Netherlands,
Indonesian or U.S. taxation that may be relevant to a particular holder of Notes
in light of his or her personal investment considerations. Each holder of Notes
is urged to consult with his or her own tax advisor with respect to the
particular tax considerations to him or her individually.
THE NETHERLANDS
The following is a summary of certain Netherlands tax considerations. The
summary does not address any laws other than the laws of The Netherlands in
force and in effect as of the date of this Annual Report.
Withholding Tax
All payments under the Notes may be made free of withholding or deduction
of, for or on account of any taxes of whatever nature imposed, levied, withheld
or assessed by The Netherlands or any political subdivision or taxing authority
thereof or therein.
Taxes on Income and Capital Gains
A holder of Notes will not be subject to any Netherlands taxes on income or
capital gains in respect of any payment under the Notes or in respect of any
gain realized on the disposal of the Notes, provided that:
(i) such holder is neither resident nor deemed to be resident in The
Netherlands;
(ii) such holder does not have an enterprise or an interest in an
enterprise that is, in whole or in part, carried on through a permanent
establishment or a permanent representative in The Netherlands and to which
enterprise or part of an enterprise, as the case may be, the Notes are
attributable; and
(iii) such holder does not have a substantial interest or a deemed
substantial interest in the Issuer or, if such holder does have such an
interest, it forms part of the assets of an enterprise.
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Generally, a holder of Notes will not have a substantial interest if such
holder, such holder's spouse, certain other relatives (including foster
children) of such holder or certain persons sharing such holder's household do
not hold, alone or together, whether directly or indirectly, the ownership of,
or certain other rights over, shares representing five percent or more of the
total issued and outstanding capital (or the issued and outstanding capital of
any class of shares) of the Issuer, or rights to acquire shares, whether or not
already issued, that at any time represent five percent or more of the total
issued and outstanding capital (or the issued and outstanding capital of any
class of shares) of the Issuer or the ownership of profit participating
certificates that relate to five percent or more of the annual profit of the
Issuer and/or five percent or more of the liquidation proceeds of the Issuer. A
deemed substantial interest is present if all or a part of a substantial
interest has been disposed of, or is deemed to have been disposed of, on a
non-recognition basis.
A holder of Notes will not be subject to taxation in The Netherlands by
reason only of the execution, delivery and/or enforcement of the Guarantee, and
the issue of the Notes or the performance by the Issuer of its obligations under
the Notes.
Net Wealth Tax
A holder of Notes will not be subject to Netherlands net wealth tax in
respect of the Notes, provided that such holder is not an individual or, if he
is an individual, provided that the conditions mentioned under clauses (i) and
(ii) of the proviso under "Taxes on Income and Capital Gains" above are met.
Gift, Estate and Inheritance Taxes
No gift, estate or inheritance taxes will arise in The Netherlands with
respect to an acquisition of Notes by way of a gift by, or on the death of, a
holder of Notes who is neither resident nor deemed to be resident in The
Netherlands, unless:
(a) such holder at the time of the gift has, or at the time of his
death had, an enterprise or an interest in an enterprise that is or was, in
whole or in part, carried on through a permanent establishment or a
permanent representative in The Netherlands and to which enterprise or part
of an enterprise, as the case may be, the Notes are or were attributable;
or
(b) in the case of a gift of Notes by an individual who, at the date
of the gift, was neither resident nor deemed to be resident in The
Netherlands, such individual dies within 180 days after the date of the
gift while being resident or deemed to be resident in The Netherlands.
Turnover Tax
No Netherlands turnover tax will arise in respect of any payment in
consideration for the issue of the Notes or with respect to any payment by the
Issuer of principal, interest or premium (if any) on the Notes.
Capital Tax
No Netherlands capital tax will be payable in respect of or in connection
with the execution, delivery and/or enforcement by legal proceedings (including
the enforcement of any foreign judgment in the Courts of The Netherlands) of the
Guarantee or the Notes or the performance by the Issuer of its obligations under
the Notes, with the exception of capital tax that may be due by the Issuer on
capital contributions made or deemed to be made to the Issuer under the
Guarantee.
Other Taxes and Duties
No Netherlands registration tax, custom duty, transfer tax, stamp duty or
any other similar documentary tax or duty, other than court fees, will be
payable in The Netherlands in respect of or in connection with the execution,
delivery and/or enforcement by legal proceedings (including the enforcement of
any foreign judgment in the Courts of The Netherlands) of the Guarantee or the
Notes or the performance by the Issuer of its obligations under the Notes.
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INDONESIAN TAXATION
The following is a summary of certain Indonesian tax considerations which
deals only with the implications for holders of the Notes that are non-residents
for Indonesian tax purposes. Generally, an individual is considered a
non-resident of Indonesia if the individual:
- does not reside in Indonesia (which is determined, in part, by the
person's intention to reside in Indonesia) or
- is present in Indonesia for not more than 183 days in any 12-month
period.
An entity will be considered a non-resident if it is established or
domiciled outside of Indonesia. In determining the residency of an individual or
entity, consideration must be given to the provisions of any applicable
bilateral tax treaty which Indonesia has concluded with other jurisdictions.
Under Indonesia's bilateral tax treaty with the United States, the withholding
tax on interest is reduced from 20% to 10%.
Withholding Tax
Taxation of interest. Payments of interest or principal by the Issuer under
the Notes will not be subject to tax in Indonesia unless the Notes are held
through a permanent establishment of the individual or entity in Indonesia. If a
Note is held by a permanent establishment, the permanent establishment will be
taxed on the interest income at the ordinary income tax rates.
Taxation of guarantee payments. Payments by the Company under the Guarantee
which are attributable to the interest payable on the Notes will be subject to a
final withholding tax in Indonesia (unless the holder of the Note has a
permanent establishment in Indonesia, as discussed below). The current rate of
withholding tax for non-residents is 20% of the gross amount of the guarantee
payment that is attributable to interest. The 20% rate may be reduced under the
provisions of any bilateral tax treaty Indonesia has concluded with other
jurisdictions. Under Indonesia's bilateral tax treaty with the United States,
the withholding tax is reduced to 10%.
To obtain the benefit of the reduced rate under a bilateral tax treaty, the
holder of the Note would need to provide a certificate of domicile to the
Company. The certificate of domicile must be issued by the competent authority
(or the appointed legal representative) in the treaty partner jurisdiction.
If the individual or entity holds the Note through a permanent
establishment in Indonesia, the permanent establishment will be taxed on the
guarantee payment at the ordinary income tax rates. Withholding tax of 15% would
also be deducted by the Company at the time of payment. This withholding tax is
a prepaid tax which can be offset against the tax payable by the permanent
establishment.
Tax on Disposition of Notes
No income tax or capital gains tax will be payable by an individual or
entity disposing of a Note at a gain, unless the individual or entity holds the
Notes through a permanent establishment in Indonesia. If such Note is held by a
permanent establishment in Indonesia, the permanent establishment will be taxed
on any gain at the ordinary income tax rates.
Other Indonesian Taxes
There are no other Indonesian taxes or duties that would be required to be
paid by a holder of a Note in relation to the payments to be made by the Issuer
or the Company.
CERTAIN UNITED STATES FEDERAL INCOME TAX CONSIDERATIONS
The following is a summary of certain United States Federal income tax
considerations for original purchasers of the Notes and is for general
information purposes only. This summary is based upon existing United States
Federal income tax law, which is subject to change, possibly retroactively.
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This summary does not discuss all aspects of United States Federal income
taxation which may be important to particular investors in light of their
individual investment circumstances, such as Notes held by investors subject to
special tax rules (e.g., financial institutions, insurance companies,
broker-dealers, tax-exempt organizations and, except to the extent described
below, non-"United States holders" (as defined below)) or to persons that will
hold the Notes as part of a straddle, hedging, or synthetic security transaction
for United States Federal income tax purposes or that have a functional currency
other than the United States dollar, all of whom may be subject to tax rules
that differ significantly from those summarized below. In addition, this summary
does not discuss any foreign, state, or local tax considerations. This summary
assumes that investors will hold their Notes as "capital assets" (generally,
property held for investment) under the United States Internal Revenue Code.
Prospective investors are urged to consult their tax advisors regarding the
United States Federal, state, local, and foreign income and other tax
considerations of purchasing, owning and disposing of the Notes.
For purposes of this summary, a "United States holder" is a beneficial
owner of a Note that is for United States Federal income tax purposes (i) an
individual who is a citizen or resident of the United States, (ii) a
corporation, partnership or other entity created or organized under the laws of
the United States or any state or political subdivision thereof, (iii) an estate
the income of which is includible in gross income for United States Federal
income tax purposes regardless of its source, or (iv) a trust the administration
of which is subject to the primary supervision of a United States court and
which has one or more United States persons who have the authority to control
all substantial decisions of the trust.
United States Holders
Interest payable on the Notes will constitute foreign source income for
United States Federal income tax purposes. In addition, a United States holder
may be eligible to claim a deduction or, subject to a number of complex
limitations, a foreign tax credit in respect of any Netherlands or Indonesian
taxes imposed on such interest payments.
Except in the case of a Note purchased at a discount to its original issue
price, a United States holder will recognize capital gain or loss upon the sale
or other disposition of a Note in an amount equal to the difference between the
amount realized from such disposition (other than amounts attributable to
accrued but unpaid interest) and the tax basis in the Note disposed of. Any such
capital gain generally will be treated as United States source income. Although
the matter is subject to some uncertainty, capital loss recognized on the
disposition of a Note may be treated as a foreign source loss for United States
Federal income tax purposes. Net capital gain (i.e., generally, capital gain in
excess of capital loss) recognized by an individual holder upon the disposition
of a Note that has been held for (i) more than 18 months will generally be
subject to tax at a rate not to exceed 20%, (ii) more than 12 months but not
more than 18 months will be subject to tax at a rate not to exceed 28%, and
(iii) 12 months or less will be subject to tax at ordinary income tax rates. In
addition, capital gain recognized by a corporate holder will be subject to tax
at the ordinary income tax rates applicable to corporations. In the case of a
holder who has purchased a Note at a discount to its original issue price in
excess of a statutorily defined de minimis amount and has not elected to include
such discount in income on a current basis, (i) any gain recognized on the
disposition of such Note will be subject to tax as ordinary income, rather than
capital gain, to the extent of accrued market discount and (ii) a portion of the
interest expense on indebtedness incurred or maintained to purchase or carry
such Note may not be deducted until the Note is disposed of in a taxable
transaction.
Non-United States Holders
An investment in the Notes by a non-United States holder will not give rise
to any United States Federal income tax consequences, unless (i) the interest
received on, or any gain recognized on the sale or other disposition of, the
Notes by such holder is treated as effectively connected with the conduct by
such holder of a trade or business in the United States or (ii) in the case of
any gain derived by an individual, such individual is present in the United
States for 183 days or more and certain other requirements are met.
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In order to avoid back-up withholding on payments of interest and principal
on the Notes made in the United States, a non-United States holder of the Notes
may be required to complete, and provide the payor with, a Form W-8
("Certificate of Foreign Status"), or other documentary evidence, certifying
that such holder is an exempt foreign person.
ITEM 8. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
SELECTED FINANCIAL AND OPERATING INFORMATION
The selected income statement data and statement of cash flow data for the
years ended December 31, 1995, 1996 and 1997 and the selected balance sheet data
as of December 31, 1996 and 1997 for the Company set forth below are derived
from, and should be read in conjunction with, and are qualified in their
entirety by reference to, the audited Consolidated Financial Statements of the
Company, including the Notes thereto, included elsewhere in this Annual Report.
The selected income statement data for the years ended December 31, 1993 and
1994 and the selected balance sheet data as of December 31, 1993, 1994 and 1995
set forth below are derived from the audited Consolidated Financial Statements
of the Company not included herein. The Company's Consolidated Financial
Statements are prepared in accordance with Indonesian GAAP, which differs in
certain significant respects from U.S. GAAP. Notes 21, 22 and 23 of Notes to the
Consolidated Financial Statements provide a description of the material
differences between Indonesian GAAP and U.S. GAAP.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,
-----------------------------------------------------------
1993 1994 1995 1996 1997
------- --------- -------- --------- ----------
(RP. IN BILLIONS)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
INCOME STATEMENT DATA
Indonesian GAAP:
Net sales................................... Rp. -- Rp. -- Rp. 43.4 Rp. 279.0 Rp. 358.4
Cost of sales............................... -- -- (41.0) (184.4) (273.4)
------- --------- -------- --------- ----------
Gross profit................................ -- -- 2.4 94.6 85.0
Selling, general and administrative
expenses.................................. -- (8.0) (14.5) (21.6) (25.8)
------- --------- -------- --------- ----------
Operating income (loss)..................... -- (8.0) (12.1) 73.0 59.2
Other income (expenses)
Interest income......................... -- -- 0.5 1.6 11.1
Income from insurance claim............. -- -- -- -- 10.8
Miscellaneous income (expense).......... -- -- 2.5 -- (0.8)
Interest expense and other financing
charges............................... -- -- (14.7) (31.7) (69.4)
Write-off of deferred financing
charges............................... -- -- -- (9.9) (2.4)
Write-off of pre-operating costs........ -- (1.3) -- -- --
Foreign exchange translation loss....... -- (3.0) (15.3) (7.7) (153.8)
------- --------- -------- --------- ----------
Income (loss) before corporate income tax... -- (12.3) (39.1) 25.3 (145.3)
Provision for corporate income tax.......... -- -- -- -- (0.2)
------- --------- -------- --------- ----------
Income (loss) before minority interest...... -- (12.3) (39.1) 25.3 (145.5)
Minority interest in subsidiary's profit.... -- -- -- -- --
------- --------- -------- --------- ----------
Net income (loss)........................... Rp. -- Rp. (12.3) Rp.(39.1) Rp. 25.3 Rp. (145.5)
======= ========= ======== ========= ==========
U.S. GAAP:
Net income (loss)........................... Rp.(1.3) Rp. (11.0) Rp.(39.1) Rp. 25.3 Rp. (485.7)
======= ========= ======== ========= ==========
</TABLE>
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,
-----------------------------------------------------------
1993 1994 1995 1996 1997
------- --------- -------- --------- ----------
(RP. IN BILLIONS)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
BALANCE SHEET DATA
Indonesian GAAP:
Current assets............................ Rp. 5.9 Rp. 15.7 Rp. 47.5 Rp. 55.9 Rp. 264.1
Fixed assets, net......................... 5.6 302.4 369.6 362.1 817.9
Other assets.............................. 71.7 11.3 15.0 4.9 256.2
Total assets.............................. 83.2 329.4 432.1 422.9 1,338.2
Short-term debt........................... -- -- -- 330.8 159.2
Long-term debt, current portion........... -- -- 10.2 -- --
Long-term debt, non-current portion....... -- 239.8 331.3 -- 1,020.0
Minority interest......................... -- -- -- -- 3.6
Shareholders' equity (deficit)............ 42.5 57.4 44.6 69.9 (74.8)
U.S. GAAP:
Total assets.............................. 81.9 329.5 443.6 441.7 1,022.2
Shareholders' equity (deficit)............ 41.2 57.4 44.6 69.9 (415.0)
OTHER FINANCIAL DATA
Indonesian GAAP:
Cash flows from:
Operating activities...................... -- Rp. (18.7) Rp.(15.2) Rp. 24.2 Rp. (11.1)
Investing activities...................... -- (235.8) (86.5) (14.5) (111.3)
Financing activities...................... -- 253.6 108.8 (10.8) 252.2
Capital expenditures...................... Rp.35.5 235.7 86.9 14.7 10.6
Depreciation and amortization............. -- 1.5 5.1 25.0 21.2
OPERATING DATA
Polypropylene produced (tonnes)............. -- -- 23,891 137,369 161,810
Polypropylene sold (tonnes)................. -- -- 22,336 139,171 153,273
</TABLE>
EXCHANGE RATES
The following table sets forth, for the period indicated, the Rupiah to US
dollar exchange rate expressed in terms of the middle market spot exchange rate
announced by Bank Indonesia (the "Central Bank Rate"). The Federal Reserve Bank
of New York does not certify for customs purposes a noon buying rate for cable
transfers in Rupiah.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
EXCHANGE RATES
RUPIAH PER US$1.00
---------------------------------------------
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31 LOW(1) HIGH(1) AVERAGE(2) PERIOD END
---------------------- ------ ------- ---------- ----------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
1993.............................................. 2,066 2,110 2,089 2,110
1994.............................................. 2,122 2,200 2,164 2,200
1995.............................................. 2,207 2,308 2,253 2,308
1996.............................................. 2,311 2,383 2,347 2,383
1997.............................................. 2,396 4,650 2,953 4,650
1998 (Jan. 1 through May 31)...................... 7,970 10,525 9,159 10,525
</TABLE>
On June 26, 1998, the Central Bank Rate was Rupiah 14,725 = $1.00.
(1) The high and low amounts are determined based upon the month-end Central
Bank Rates.
(2) The average of the Central Bank Rates on the last day of each month during
the period on which Bank Indonesia quoted rates.
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ITEM 9. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations reflects the historical results of the Company. The following
discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the Company's
Consolidated Financial Statements and the Notes thereto which appear elsewhere
in this Annual Report. Certain amounts (including percentage amounts) have been
rounded for convenience.
With respect to statements that are included in this Item 9 that are
forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Securities Act and the
Exchange Act, reference should be made to the discussion in the forepart of this
Annual Report under the heading "Forward-Looking Information" beginning on Page
1.
The Company's Consolidated Financial Statements are prepared in accordance
with Indonesian GAAP, which differs in certain significant respects from U.S.
GAAP. Notes 21, 22 and 23 of Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
provide a description of the material differences between Indonesian GAAP and
U.S. GAAP and a reconciliation to U.S. GAAP of net profit (loss) of the Company
for the years ended December 31, 1995, 1996 and 1997 and shareholders' equity
(deficit) as of December 31, 1996 and 1997.
DEVELOPMENTS IN 1998
Beginning in 1997 and continuing through 1998 to date, Indonesia and other
Asian countries have experienced significant economic and financial
difficulties, including a substantial depreciation of their currencies,
increased interest rates, rising inflation and diminished economic activity. The
value of the Rupiah began to fall considerably during the middle of 1997, and on
August 14, 1997 the Government discontinued its managed exchange rate program
and adopted a free float system. From August 13, 1997 to June 15, 1998, the
Rupiah depreciated over 80% against the Dollar.
As a consequence of this substantial depreciation, domestic banks have
temporarily stopped lending funds to most Indonesian companies and interest
rates in Indonesia have risen significantly. The combination of these factors
have made it expensive, if not impossible, for most Indonesian companies,
including the Company, to obtain new working capital funds for their operations
and have increased the cost to companies, including the Company, of meeting
interest obligations with respect to their existing floating rate or foreign
currency denominated indebtedness. (See "Liquidity and Capital Resources -- Net
Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities.")
In connection with this economic turmoil, Indonesia has experienced
substantial social and political upheaval during 1998. (See Item 1 --
"Developments Relating to the Indonesian Political Environment.")
These events have forced a significant number of Indonesian businesses to
cease operations for an indefinite period of time, which has triggered further
economic problems throughout Indonesia and the region. Many transportation and
shipping companies have either greatly decreased or ceased services from
Indonesia altogether. Domestic demand for products has dropped substantially due
to the economic difficulties caused by the depreciated Rupiah, high inflation
and growing unemployment. Companies whose operations have not been affected by
the decline in domestic demand, however, continue to experience difficulties in
maintaining operations due to the lack of adequate domestic liquidity sources
and the extreme volatility of Rupiah exchange rate.
None of the rioting or civil disturbances have caused any physical damage
or interruptions of the Company's business. The Company has experienced no other
direct effects of the rioting or subsequent change in government.
Selected Financial and Operational Data for the First Five Months in 1998
Set forth below are certain selected operating statistics and consolidated
financial data for the first five months of 1998. The Company maintains monthly
data only in its internal management reports. Management report information is
unaudited and not reviewed by the Company's accountants. In the ordinary course,
management report information requires adjustment and can reflect errors in
attribution among periods. Although the information is believed to be accurate
by the Company, potential investors are cautioned that the information supplied
may require such adjustments or contain errors in its presentation. The Company
has provided the following financial information on a monthly basis only because
of the Company's current
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circumstances and impending consent solicitation. The Company does not
necessarily intend to provide such financial data on a monthly basis in the
future.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
MONTHLY
AVERAGE JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL MAY
1997 1998 1998 1998 1998 1998
------- -------- -------- ------- ------- -------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
OPERATIONAL DATA (THOUSANDS OF TONNES)
Production........................... 13.5... 15.0 11.8 0 4.2 0.2
Sales
Domestic........................... 11.0 6.1 1.8 3.8 4.6 3.0
Export............................. 1.8 1.4 7.8 7.0 1.5 1.1
------- -------- ------- ------- ------- -------
Total.............................. 12.8 7.5 9.6 10.8 6.1 4.1
Finished Goods Inventory............. 5.3 17.7 19.8 8.9 6.8 2.9
(US$ PER TONNES)
Average Selling Price (2)(9)(10)..... 809(1) 361 524 606 568 457
Cash Conversion Costs (2)(9)(10)..... 145(1) 31 37 40 54 43
PP (2)(3)(9)(10)..................... 369(1) 22 116 168 117 107
STATEMENT OF PROFIT AND LOSS DATA (RP. IN BILLIONS)
Sales Revenue........................ 29.9 27.4 44.6 54.9 28.1 19.9
Operating Income (Loss).............. 5.0 (3.1) 3.1 5.8 (0.1) 0.4
Net Income (Loss).................... (12.1) (1,144.7) 399.9 36.2 59.8 (661.5)
EBITDA (4)(9)........................ (4.9) 4.9 421.5 54.9 82.3 (633.7)
Adjusted EBITDA (5)(9)............... 7.9 1.0 6.2 11.7 4.4 6.6
BALANCE SHEET DATA (RP. IN BILLIONS EXCEPT EXCHANGE RATE DATA AND US$ AMOUNTS)
Rupiah Unrestricted Cash............. 97.1 138.8 120.8 138.5 144.3 135.0
Dollar Unrestricted Cash (US$mil.)... 1.6 1.5 2.2 0.5 2.0 2.2
Total Unrestricted Cash and
cash equivalent(s)(6)........... 104.5 154.1 140.2 142.7 160.2 158.2
Trade Receivables.................... 77.9 50.4 67.8 64.6 40.2 36.3
Trade Payables & Accrual due to BP... 70.9 113.5 150.7 134.0 122.2 122.2
Trade Payables & Accrual due to
others............................. 12.3 15.7 18.4 21.6 20.0 14.5
Total Trade Payables & Accrual..... 83.2 129.2 169.1 155.5 142.2 136.7
Short term Debt(7)................... 159.2 405.4 324.3 298.3 273.7 388.5
Long term Debt(8).................... 1,020.0 2,188.7 1,748.8 1,688.9 1,608.9 2,289.1
Exchange Rate (Rp. to US$1.00)(10)... 4,650 10,175 8,800 8,325 7,970 10,525
</TABLE>
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(1) The "Monthly Average 1997" numbers are the Rupiah monthly average for 1997
translated for convenience only at the year-end Central Bank Rate set forth
in the table.
(2) The Average Selling Price and Cash Conversion Costs, when translated into
U.S. dollars for convenience, can be affected significantly by fluctuations
in foreign exchange rates as (i) the Rupiah Average Selling Price is
determined by reference to U.S. dollar prices and is subsequently recorded
in the Company's accounts in Rupiah at the then prevailing exchange rate and
(ii) Cash Conversion Costs include the consumption of items such as
catalysts and additives that are purchased in U.S. dollars, often many
months in advance of consumption, and recorded in the Company's accounts in
Rupiah at the then prevailing exchange rate. (See "Glossary" for a
definition of "Cash Conversion Costs" and "Introduction to Results of
Operations -- Other Costs" in this Item for a more complete discussion of
Cash Conversion Costs.) PP can similarly be affected because it is
determined by reference to the Average Selling Price and by reference to
propylene prices which are also a cost incurred in U.S. dollars. Subsequent
translation of these numbers back into U.S. dollar terms at exchange rates
which are significantly different from those used to record the original
U.S. dollar amounts in the Rupiah accounts of the Company should be
carefully considered when comparing these numbers with those of other
periods or other companies. (See "Glossary" for a definition of "PP" and
"Introduction to Results of Operations -- PP" in this Item for a more
complete discussion of PP.)
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(3) PP for a given month varies depending on exchange rates applied to purchases
of propylene, timing of its consumption and application to
Rupiah-denominated polypropylene sales. (See "Glossary-PP.") As the relative
value of the Rupiah has varied dramatically over short periods in 1998, PP
has also been affected. Such variations account for inconsistency in margin
between months that may conflict with PP trends, and can result in quarterly
average PP that is different than combination of monthly PP figures.
Translated at the Central Bank Rates specified in this table.
(4) Income (loss) before corporate income tax plus depreciation, amortization
and interest expense. EBITDA should not be considered as an alternative
measure of net profit (loss) or cash provided by operating activities, but
is presented to provide additional information related to the Company's debt
service capability.
(5) Represents EBITDA before write-off of deferred financing charges and foreign
exchange translation losses. Adjusted EBITDA should not be considered as an
alternative measure of net profit (loss) or cash provided by operating
activities, but is presented to provide additional information related to
the Company's debt service capability. These calculations may not be
consistent with the additional information related to the Company's debt
service capability.
(6) Invested in demand deposits with maturities of one month or less.
(7) Short-term debt consists of amounts originally incurred under letters of
credit.
(8) Long-term debt represents the Notes.
(9) These calculations may not be consistent with the calculations of similarity
titled data of other companies.
(10) Central Bank Rate as of the end of each month, except for 1997, which is as
of the end of the year. This rate is used only for determining Average
Selling Price, Cash Conversion Costs and PP.
The Company's sales volumes and sales revenues have continued in 1998 to be
severely affected by the Indonesian and regional economic crisis. Sales volumes
declined as the domestic demand for polypropylene products was very weak. In
order to bolster sales volumes, the Company increased exports in February and
March but curbed exports in April and May because of very depressed
polypropylene prices in regional Asian markets. The Company believes that the
prices were depressed in part because of the increased exports of products by
the Company and similarly situated companies in Indonesia and other Southeast
Asian countries that were unable to sell their inventories to their traditional
domestic customers. In spite of the significant reduction in monthly sales
volumes in 1998, monthly sales revenues are comparable to or higher than the
average monthly sales revenues for 1997. This is due to significant increases in
Rupiah denominated product prices in 1998 in the domestic market. Polypropylene
prices in the regional markets which are denominated in US dollars have
continued to be weak and the Company does not expect these prices to
significantly increase in the near term. However, the Company will continue to
monitor regional polypropylene prices for opportunities to sell its products
into the export markets at prices which yield a PP which approximates or is in
excess of its Cash Conversion Costs.
Although the limitations on sales volumes in the first five months of 1998
have been principally due to dampened domestic demand and unacceptably low
regional prices, the Company's sales have also been restricted by interruptions
in the supply of domestic propylene. The Plant shutdown for a period of 52 days
from February 28 to April 20 due to the interruption of propylene supply caused
by the shutdown of the Pertamina Refinery. During the shutdown period, the
Company sought to import propylene but was unable to do so because of draught
limitations at the Pertamina Refinery jetty where remedial dredging works were
in progress and were not completed until mid-June. The Company was able to
obtain delivery of approximately 1,600 tonnes of propylene, which had been
ordered prior to the February 28 shutdown but stored on an interim basis at the
facilities of its competitor, Tri-Polyta, before being transported to the jetty
in three small shipments. Upon start-up of the Pertamina Refinery, the Plant
resumed operations on April 21, 1998, but the Pertamina Refinery shut down once
again on April 25 resulting in the Plant ceasing operations on May 1.
Notwithstanding these shutdowns, the Company, by depleting its inventories,
was able to maintain during April and May sales volumes only somewhat below what
otherwise could have been sold during these periods, especially in May when
businesses were severely affected by political events. In mid-May, after prior
indications from the Pertamina Refinery that it would soon be operational, the
Company was informed that the Pertamina Refinery would be shutdown until the end
of July. Despite civil strife and tight liquidity, the Company immediately
sought and obtained commitments for delivery of propylene starting in late May
and, upon building sufficient inventory of propylene to manufacture specialty
products, commenced operations on June 19, 1998. The Company has secured
delivery of enough propylene to continue operations until mid-July. The
Company's ability and decision to secure commitments for additional propylene
will depend on the likely
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availability of domestic propylene, the operating margins then available to the
Company with either domestic or imported propylene based on polypropylene prices
then prevailing, and more generally on the success of the Company's strategy of
cash conservation and enhancement in providing sufficient liquidity.
The Company's insurers have confirmed that the Plant shutdown from February
28 through April 20, 1998 is covered under the Company's business interruption
insurance, which does not include coverage for loss of profits, but provides for
reimbursement of certain fixed costs such as interest costs and variable costs
incurred during the period of business interruption, subject to a deductible for
14 days. The Company believes that the amount of this claim will be
approximately US$3 to 4 million. The insurers have agreed to prepay
approximately US$2 million, as an interim payment, which payment is expected in
July 1998. With respect to the shutdown between May 1 through June 19, 1998, the
Company is in the initial stages of discussions with its insurers regarding the
claim related thereto. There can be no assurance that the period of
non-operation during May and June 1998 will be covered by the Company's business
interruption insurance or that the proceeds recovered will cover the full amount
of the fixed and variable costs incurred by the Company during this period.
The Company believes it continues to enjoy a higher average selling price
for its products than other Indonesian producers of polypropylene, principally
because of the Company's sales of specialty products. The Average Selling Price
in January was lower than other months because the Company made a large portion
of its sales in the first week of January before the Rupiah suffered significant
depreciation in the middle of January.
The cost of sales, which consists of the cost of propylene, Cash Conversion
Costs and depreciation charges, increased as a percentage of Net Sales during
the first five months to 89%. This is a significant increase over the level in
1997 of 76%. The principal reason for the increase was the inability to pass
along fully the propylene price increases in Rupiah terms in the prices charged
by the Company for polypropylene. If the Rupiah continues to depreciate, the
Company expects the cost of sales as a percentage of net sales would continue to
increase. Even if the Rupiah stabilizes or strengthens, the cost of sales as a
percentage of sales may nonetheless continue to increase as the Company expects
Cash Conversion Costs to increase in coming months as (1) inventories of U.S.
dollar based catalysts and additives are replaced and recorded in the Company's
accounts at Rupiah exchange rates which are higher than the exchange rates used
to record the Company's previous and existing inventories of such items and (2)
local costs such as labor and utilities experience inflationary pressures.
The Company believes its Cash Conversion Costs continue to be lower than
other Indonesian producers of polypropylene. However, the Company believes Cash
Conversion Costs were at abnormally low levels in the first five months of 1998
because of significant exchange rate fluctuations. A significant portion of Cash
Conversion Costs include the consumption of items such as catalysts and
additives that are purchased in U.S. dollars, often many months in advance of
consumption, and recorded in the Company's accounts in Rupiah at the then
prevailing exchange rate. Subsequent translation of these costs back into U.S.
dollars at significantly depreciated exchange rates causes these costs to appear
lower than the actual dollar purchase price of such items. The Company believes
that Cash Conversion Costs will increase as its inventory is replaced, as
discussed in the previous paragraph.
The PP when measured in U.S. dollars per tonne has significantly declined
in the first five months of 1998 from levels enjoyed by the Company in 1997. The
decline was principally due to the inability of Indonesian polypropylene
producers, including the Company, to price their products to account for the
full amount of exchange rate depreciations. The PP in January was particularly
low because the Company had made a large portion of January sales just prior to
the significant depreciation of the Rupiah that occurred in the middle of
January.
The Company's export sales have continued to be priced and paid for in US
dollars, with payment mostly by letter of credit. With respect to domestic
sales, products are priced in Rupiah, with reference to U.S. dollar denominated
South East Asian polypropylene spot prices. Effective January 1, 1998, most of
the Company's domestic customers were required to make payment on a cash on
delivery basis ("COD"), rather than on the 30-60 days credit payment terms
previously extended by the Company. As most of the Company's sales are
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currently on a COD basis, the Company's trade receivables position has improved
in 1998 as compared to December 1997.
A portion of the Company's cash is on deposit with banks which have granted
credit to the Company on a short-term-basis. The cash is being held by these
banks as security for the amounts owed by the Company. Additionally, cash in the
amount of approximately US$51.75 million is held in the Subsidiary Investment
Account subject to the restrictions described under the heading "June 15, 1998
Interest Payment On The Notes" in this Item. The remaining cash of the Company
is not subject to any such restrictions ("Unrestricted Cash").
Non-cash foreign exchange gains and losses and accrued interest on the
Notes were the major items accounting for the differences between Operating
Income (Loss) and Net Income (Loss). Net foreign exchange losses in the five
months ended May 31, 1998 amounted to approximately Rp.1.2 trillion and were
principally non-cash translation losses related to the Notes.
Although the Company has not generated sufficient cash from its operations
during the past six months to cover interest payments under the Notes, the
Company believes that this period included an unusual concentration of economic,
social, political and operational difficulties that have disrupted business
activities in Indonesia and domestic market conditions generally and the
operations of the Company in particular. The Company believes that it will not
be able to continue operating indefinitely if these difficulties continue and
market conditions do not improve. In the event the domestic polypropylene and
Asian demand generally for polypropylene recovers from existing levels and PP
firms and widens to reflect more normal market conditions, the Company believes
it can generate sufficient cash in its operations in the near term to meet its
working capital requirements and, as conditions further improve, to meet
required interest payments as well. There can be no assurance that conditions
will so improve, or that other economic, social or political difficulties may
not arise that would adversely affect the Company's operations and cash flow.
(See "Liquidity and Capital Resources" in this Item for a discussion of the
Company's current serious liquidity situation.)
June 15, 1998 Interest Payment On The Notes
On June 15, 1998, a semi-annual installment of interest in the aggregate
amount of US$11.25 million on the US$200 million outstanding principal amount of
the Notes issued by the Issuer and guaranteed as to principal and interest by
the Company became due and payable. The Issuer and the Company have failed to
make this interest payment as the Company has not generated sufficient cash flow
from its current operations to satisfy the interest payment. (See "Developments
in 1998" in this Item.) Under the Indenture governing the Notes, the Company has
a 30-day grace period after which time the failure to pay interest will become
an Event of Default. Upon the occurrence of an Event of Default, the Noteholders
have the right to accelerate Notes and foreclose upon the assets of the Company
that have been pledged as collateral, as well as take other actions permitted
under the Indenture and Indonesian Law.
The Company does have funds in an aggregate amount of approximately
US$51.75 million in a US dollar account established with the Collateral Agent in
Jakarta (the "Subsidiary Investment Account") which, but for certain
restrictions imposed on their use under the Indenture governing the Notes, would
be available to satisfy in full the June 15, 1998 interest payment and any
overdue interest thereon. The funds in the Subsidiary Investment Account
comprise part of the proceeds raised from the issuance and sale of the Notes.
Under the terms of the Indenture, the proceeds in the Subsidiary Investment
Account are required to be used to make investments in Polytama II for the
purposes of funding, in part, the costs of construction for the Polytama II
Project. Pending the investment of such proceeds in Polytama II, the proceeds
are to be held by the Collateral Agent in the Subsidiary Investment Account as
part of the collateral securing the Notes. If such proceeds are not invested in
Polytama II by June 30, 1999, the Company is required, under the terms of the
Indenture, to use such proceeds to make an offer to repurchase the outstanding
Notes in an aggregate amount equal to the proceeds remaining in the Subsidiary
Investment Account at a price equal to 101% of the outstanding principal amount.
As a result of the recent developments within Indonesia, plans for the
construction of the Polytama II Project have been suspended. (See "Recent
Developments Regarding Polytama II" in this item.) The
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management and shareholders of the Company have resolved to make no further
investment in Polytama II with the proceeds in the Subsidiary Investment
Account. Since the Company no longer intends to use such proceeds to make
further investments in Polytama II, the Company has announced that it intends to
seek the consent of the Noteholders to an amendment to the terms of the
Indenture that will permit the use of the proceeds in the Subsidiary Investment
Account to be used, inter alia, to meet interest obligations on the Notes.
By allowing the Company to use the proceeds in the Subsidiary Investment
Account to make interest payments to the Noteholders, the Company will in the
interim be able to better focus on rebuilding its cash flows. If the Company
does not obtain the consent of the Noteholders, the Company does not expect to
be able to meet its interest payment obligations due at the end of the grace
period on July 15, 1998 to avoid an Event of Default. No assurances can be given
that the Company will obtain the consents of the Noteholders required to effect
such amendment of the Indenture.
Recent Developments Regarding Polytama II
On October 29, 1997, the Company and certain other parties formed Polytama
II as a limited liability company incorporated under the laws of Indonesia for
the purposes of constructing and operating a polypropylene production plant in
Tuban, East Java, Indonesia (the "Polytama II Project"). Polytama II is an 82%
owned subsidiary of the Company and, in addition, is 10% owned by an affiliate
of Siam Cement, 4% owned by Nissho Iwai and 4% owned by ITOCHU. The Polytama II
Project was to be constructed adjacent to, and was to receive its feedstock
from, a greenfield project in Tuban, East Java, Indonesia being constructed by
an affiliated Company (the "Upstream Facilities"). The Upstream Facilities and
the Polytama II Project have both been recently suspended.
Prior to the suspension of the Polytama II Project, the Company's
investments in Polytama II were expected to be funded with a portion of the net
proceeds from the issuance of the Notes. Pursuant to the final Prospectus
circulated in connection with the issuance of the Notes and the Indenture under
which the Notes were issued, a portion of the net proceeds from the sale of the
Notes, in an amount of approximately US$51.75 million, were to be deposited by
the Company in the Subsidiary Investment Account for the purposes of making
investments (of which no more than US$35 million would constitute equity
contributions and the balance would constitute loans) in the Polytama II
subsidiary. In connection with the incorporation of Polytama II, the Company was
required to make an initial equity investment in Polytama II in the amount of
US$5.74 million, representing the Company's proportionate share of the total
initial equity capital invested by all of the shareholders of Polytama II.
To resolve a circularity created by the operation of a provision of the
Indenture, to the effect that the Company's initial investment in Polytama II
could not be made until Polytama II had been incorporated, and a conflicting
provision of Indonesian law, to the effect that a portion of the initial equity
capital must be invested prior to incorporation, the Trustee, at the request of
the Company, had permitted the Company to make the initial investment in
Polytama II of US$5.74 million in order to enable the incorporation of Polytama
II, subject to the understanding that the conditions for such investment set
forth in the Indenture would be satisfied within a reasonable period of time.
Thereafter, as the conditions for the initial equity investment in Polytama II
were not satisfied, action was taken by the Collateral Agent on May 29, 1998,
pursuant to instructions from the Trustee, to transfer back to the Company's
Subsidiary Investment Account the funds comprising the Company's initial
investment in Polytama II. The Company's obligations to reinstate the US$5.74
million in Polytama II is unclear and the Company continues to seek
clarification on this matter with its Indonesian counsel and other relevant
parties.
In view of the suspension of the Polytama II Project, the shareholders and
management of the Company have suspended further investments in Polytama II from
the proceeds in the Subsidiary Investment Account. However, as reflected in the
Consolidated Financial Statements, Polytama II has been invoiced by third
parties through December 31, 1997 approximately US$27 million. Since December
31, 1997, Polytama II has been invoiced by third parties' additional liabilities
in the amount of approximately US$18.8 million. The appropriateness of amounts
invoiced to Polytama II by third parties has not yet been determined by
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Polytama II and, thus, its obligation to pay such amounts is currently unclear.
Further, with respect to the obligations of Polytama II, Indonesian counsel has
advised the Company that, under applicable Indonesian law, the Company and the
other shareholders of Polytama II would not generally be liable for the
obligations of Polytama II in the absence of special circumstances. While the
Company believes that such special circumstances do not exist, the situation is
not completely clear and the Company is currently working with its Indonesian
counsel and other relevant parties to clarify the situation, including
determining the extent of the Company's obligations, if any, in respect of
Polytama II obligations.
INTRODUCTION TO RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Product Prices
The Company derives most of its sales and income from its operations from
sales of polypropylene in Indonesia and various other countries primarily in
Asia. Markets for the Company's polypropylene products are highly competitive
and are sensitive to changes in industry capacity and output levels and cyclical
changes in the world economy, all of which can have a significant impact on
selling prices and, therefore, the Company's results of operations. Prices for
the Company's products are based upon and affected by the global and
particularly regional prices for such products, which tend to be highly cyclical
and subject to significant fluctuations. Prices for the Company's polypropylene
sold outside of Indonesia are generally based on international U.S. dollar
prices and are invoiced and payable in U.S. dollars. Although prices for the
Company's products sold in Indonesia are denominated in Rupiah, they too are
based on and affected by global and regional U.S. dollar prices for these
products. Therefore exchange rate fluctuations have a direct effect on the price
of polypropylene products such that a depreciation in the value of the Rupiah is
generally accompanied by an increase in the price of the Company's products that
are quoted in Rupiah. World prices for polypropylene are also affected by
significant changes in the international market price for propylene, the
principal raw material purchased by the Company for the manufacture of
polypropylene. (See Item 9 -- "Overview-Feedstock Costs.")
The prices for the Company's products sold in Indonesia are also affected
by tariffs on imported polypropylene. During 1996 and 1997, polypropylene
products manufactured by foreign producers and imported into Indonesia were
assessed import duties at a rate of 40%, thereby allowing the Company to price
its domestic products higher than it otherwise would be able in an unprotected
market. As of January 1, 1998, the tariff on imported polypropylene was reduced
to 35% and is expected to be reduced to 20% sometime during the year 2000, with
even further reductions planned for subsequent years. (See Item 1 --
"Competition -- Effects of Tariffs"). As a result the Company may face increased
competition in the domestic Indonesian market from foreign producers which may
lead to even lower domestic prices.
Market prices for the Company's polypropylene products increased
significantly in the latter half of 1997, from an average of approximately
Rp.2.2 million per tonne during the second quarter of 1997 to an average of
approximately Rp.2.6 million per tonne during the fourth quarter of 1997.
However, the Company has not been able to increase the price of domestic sales
of polypropylene enough to offset fully the cost of sales increase caused
principally by the Rupiah devaluation experienced by the Company in the latter
half of 1997, thereby resulting in the Company's gross profit margin decreasing
from 33.9% for the year ended December 31, 1996 to 23.7% for the year ended
December 31, 1997.
Feedstock Costs
The largest single component of the Company's cost of sales is the cost of
propylene, which is used by the plant as feedstock and which accounted for
approximately 71% of the Company's cost of sales in 1996 and approximately 80%
in 1997. This percentage of increase was due primarily to the substantial
depreciation in the value of the Rupiah, because all of the Company's propylene
purchases, whether sourced domestically or internationally, are priced in, and
paid for with, U.S. dollars. In the first quarter of 1997, the average price
paid for propylene was US$520 per tonne which at the then prevailing exchange
rate of Rp.2,419 per U.S. dollar was recorded at Rp.1.26 million per tonne. In
the third quarter of 1997, the Company's propylene cost per tonne had decreased
to US$431 per tonne, but due to the depreciation of the Rupiah to Rp.3,275 per
U.S.
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dollar, the cost when recorded in the Company's accounts in Rupiah terms, had
risen to Rp.1.41 million per tonne.
PP
The effects of fluctuations in product price and feedstock costs, as
experienced by the Company, are directly reflected in PP, an important factor in
determining the Company's profitability. PP is the difference between the price
per tonne received for polypropylene and the price per tonne paid for propylene.
(See "Glossary -- PP" for a more complete definition of PP.) Prices of propylene
and polypropylene have varied significantly during the Company's operations. The
table below sets forth, for the periods indicated, the per tonne (i) average
polypropylene price received by the Company for sales of polypropylene resin,
(ii) average propylene price paid by the Company and (iii) PP.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
AVERAGE PRICE PER TONNE
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QUARTER ENDED POLYPROPYLENE PROPYLENE PP/TONNE
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(RP. IN THOUSANDS) (US$)(1)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
1995(2)
September 30............................ Rp.2,132.6 Rp.1,327.9 Rp.804.7 US$353.56
December 31............................. 1,747.2 1,040.0 707.2 308.01
1996
March 31................................ 2,038.7 847.0 1,191.7 509.71
June 30................................. 2,072.3 964.1 1,108.2 473.19
September 30............................ 1,923.1 985.7 937.4 400.60
December 31............................. 2,010.4 1,074.8 935.6 392.61
1997
March 31................................ 2,074.6 1,257.7 816.9 337.70
June 30................................. 2,204.0 1,228.8 975.2 398.04
September 30............................ 2,351.4 1,411.3 940.1 287.05
December 31............................. 2,622.4 1,843.2 779.2 167.57
</TABLE>
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(1) At the Central Bank Rate at the end of each quarter.
(2) Excludes the purchase and resale by the Company of imported polypropylene to
certain customers during the last two quarters of 1995.
As a result of the currency crisis confronting Indonesia, polypropylene
producers have aggressively sought to export their products to earn revenue in
foreign exchange and, consequently, have depressed regional polypropylene
prices. (See Item 1 -- "Developments Relating To Indonesia's Economic Conditions
- --Substantial Depreciation and Volatility of the Rupiah.")
At the same time, the Company has confronted relatively higher propylene
costs, because the prices on which the Company's domestically sourced propylene
are based -- European market and U.S. Gulf Coast prices, which historically have
been lower than South East Asian propylene prices -- were actually higher than
South East Asian propylene prices from third quarter of 1997 through the first
quarter of 1998.
In addition, the depreciation of the Rupiah has had an adverse affect on
the PP when expressed in U.S. dollar terms. Compared to the PP expressed in
Rupiah terms, which decreased by 20% from the second quarter of 1997 to the
fourth quarter of 1997, the U.S. dollar equivalent PP decreased by 58% during
the same period.
Other Costs
Another significant component of the Company's cost of sales is
depreciation expense, which constituted approximately 7.5% of cost of sales for
the year ended December 31, 1996 and 5.7% for the year ended December 31, 1997.
The Company uses the unit-of-production method to depreciate the majority of its
plant
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and equipment. In the fourth quarter of 1996, the Company expended approximately
US$1.1 million in order to change the major rotating equipment in the bulking
area of the Plant. This had the effect of increasing the Plant's Production
Capacity from approximately 140,000 tonnes to 180,000 tonnes per annum. As a
consequence, the estimated useful total units of production for the majority of
the Company's plant and equipment increased from 3.25 million tonnes to 4.5
million tonnes (180,000 tonnes per year for 25 years).
The Company refers to its cost of sales excluding propylene costs and
depreciation as Cash Conversion Costs (i.e. the cost of converting propylene to
polypropylene). Cash Conversion Costs include both variable and non-variable
cost components (but do not include royalties paid to the licensor of the
SPHERIPOL(R) process, which are included in selling, general and administrative
expenses). The major components of Cash Conversion Costs are catalysts,
additives, maintenance costs, electricity costs and employee wages. As a
consequence of the non-variable components, Cash Conversion Costs per tonne tend
to decrease during periods of high production and increase during periods of low
production. During the first quarter of 1997, when the plant produced at only
58% capacity, the Company's Cash Conversion Cost was US$168 per tonne compared
to US$104 per tonne for the second quarter of 1997, when the Plant was operating
at approximately 94% capacity. Recently, the Cash Conversion Costs have declined
significantly to US$76 per tonne and US$54 per tonne, respectively, for the
third and fourth quarters of 1997, when the plant operated close to full
capacity. The reason for this decline is that a significant portion of the Cash
Conversion Costs include the consumption of items such as catalysts and
additives that are purchased in US dollars, often many months in advance of
consumption, and recorded in the Company's accounts in Rupiah at the then
prevailing exchange rate. Subsequent translation of these costs back into U.S.
dollars at significantly depreciated exchange rates causes these costs to appear
lower than the actual dollar purchase price of such items and results in
declining Cash Conversion Costs in U.S. dollar terms. The Company believes its
Cash Conversion Costs have been and continue to be significantly lower than that
of its major competitor.
The Company's selling, general and administrative expenses are composed of
selling expenses, general and administrative expenses, royalty payments made to
the Licensor, marketing fees and transportation costs. In periods of full
production, selling, general and administrative expenses have ranged between 6%
and 8% of net sales. Except for royalty payments and transportation costs, such
expenses do not tend to vary with production and as a consequence such expenses
tend to be a higher percentage of net sales during periods of less than full
production. During the year ended December 31, 1997, such expenses constituted
approximately 7.2% of net sales. During the first quarter of 1998 when
production was low, such expenses were approximately 7.7% of net sales. The
Company does not undertake substantial advertising or promotional expenses, as
the Company's products are generally either commodity products or specialty
products manufactured to customer specifications.
The Company's other expenses consist primarily of interest costs and
foreign exchange translation losses associated with its U.S. dollar borrowings.
Plant Utilization
The Plant has a production capacity of 180,000 tonnes per annum. Due to
interruptions in propylene supply in 1996, the Company produced a total of
approximately 137,000 tonnes of polypropylene during that year. Further
interruptions in propylene supply and certain minor mechanical problems of the
Plant resulted in the Company producing a total of approximately 161,810 tonnes
of polypropylene for the year ended December 31, 1997.
The Company's supply of domestic propylene remains intermittent as the
Pertamina Refinery continues to experience numerous mechanical problems. (See
Item 9 -- "Developments in 1998.") In view of above mechanical problems at the
Pertamina Refinery, the Company has taken certain steps to reduce the likelihood
and length of time it may be forced to shutdown the operations in the future due
to lack of propylene supply. (See Item 1 -- "Raw Materials -- Propylene.")
Since the Plant commenced commercial operations in August 1995, the Plant
has experienced only minimal mechanical problems. In 1996 and 1997, the down
time for unplanned shutdowns due to mechanical problems excluding interruption
in propylene supply and carbon monoxide poisoning was only 124 hours and
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86 hours, respectively, resulting in the Company being able to achieve an
On-Stream Factor of 98% for 1996 and an On-Stream Factor of higher than 98% for
1997. (See "Glossary" for a definition of "On-Stream Factor.") It is the
Company's goal to continue to operate at an On-Stream Factor of 98% or higher.
While the Plant has performed well when supplied with propylene, no assurance
can be given that the Plant will continue to perform at these levels. Similarly,
no assurance can be given that supply of propylene from the Pertamina Refinery
will stabilize in the future, or that the Company will be able to purchase
propylene from alternate sources at reasonable prices, so that the production
and sale of polypropylene is economically viable.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
1997 Compared to 1996
Net Sales. In Rupiah terms, net sales revenue increased from Rp.279.0
billion in 1996 to Rp.358.4 billion in 1997. This increase in net sales in
Rupiah terms reflects the higher selling prices charged by the Company due to
the depreciation of the Rupiah since August 14, 1997. The increase in net sales
also reflects, although to a lesser extent, the higher production volume
achieved in 1997 as a result of the production enhancement program successfully
completed in late 1996 and the resulting sales of such increased production.
Production, and probably sales revenues, would have been even higher if the
Company had not experienced interrupted propylene supply in the first quarter of
1997 which resulted in 34 days of lost production. However, the net sales
revenue achieved by the Company in the year ended December 31, 1997 was actually
lower than in the year ended December 31, 1996, when expressed in US dollar
terms, because the higher production and sales volume were more than offset by
the depreciation in the value of Rupiah. Put another way, although the Company
raised prices for domestic customers in Rupiah terms, these increases were not
sufficient to offset Rupiah depreciation in 1997.
Cost of Sales. The cost of sales is a reflection of the cost of propylene,
Cash Conversion Costs and depreciation charges. For the year ended December 31,
1997, these costs totaled Rp.219.5 billion, Rp.40 billion and Rp.13.9 billion,
respectively. Such amounts represented approximately 61.2%, 11.2% and 3.9%,
respectively, of the Company's net sales during 1997. For the year ended
December 31, 1996, the propylene costs, Cash Conversion Costs, and depreciation
charges totaled Rp.130.6 billion, Rp.40.9 billion and Rp.12.9 billion,
respectively. Such amounts represented approximately 46.8%, 14.7% and 4.6%,
respectively, of the Company's net sales during 1996. Cost of sales rose by
48.2% in 1997 as compared with 1996. This rise was greater than the percentage
rise in Net Sales for the same period. Cost of Sales measured as a percentage of
Net Sales rose form 66.1% in 1996 to 76.3% in 1997. The principal reason for
these increases was the inability to pass along fully the propylene price
increases in Rupiah terms in the prices charged by the Company for
polypropylene.
The Company imported approximately 8,782 tonnes of propylene during 1997.
While imported propylene is subject to a 25% tariff, as a result of a one-year
tariff reduction granted by the Indonesian Government, the tariff on the
propylene imported by the Company was reduced to 12.5%.
Both the cost of propylene and depreciation charges vary directly with the
Company's net sales. In addition, a significant portion of Cash Conversion Costs
comprising the portion associated with the cost of catalysts and additives used
in the manufacture of polypropylene (37% and 41.6% of total Cash Conversion
Costs in 1997 and 1996, respectively) also vary with the Company's net sales.
Operating Income. For the year ended December 31, 1997, the Company had
operating income totaling Rp.59.1 billion, a decline of 19% over 1996. The
principal factors that determine the Company's operating income are its sales
volumes and the PP achieved. While sales volume increased in 1997 as compared
with 1996, the principal reason for the decline in Operating Income was lower PP
for most of 1997 as compared with 1996. In addition, selling, general and
administrative expenses also increased somewhat in 1997 principally due to
increased expatriate staff remuneration.
For the year ended December 31, 1997, the Company sold 153,273 (an increase
of 10% over 1996) tonnes of polypropylene at an average PP of Rp.881,461 (a
decrease of 16% from 1996) per tonne, generating operating income (before
operating costs other than the cost of propylene) of approximately Rp.138.8
billion
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(a decrease of 6% from 1996). In arriving at operating income for 1997 and 1996,
the Company had the following expenses in addition to propylene costs:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEAR ENDED
DECEMBER 31
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1996 1997
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(RP. IN BILLIONS)
<S> <C> <C>
Depreciation................................................ Rp.13.8 Rp.15.6
Cash Conversion Costs:
Catalysts and additives................................... 17.0 14.8
Other..................................................... 23.9 25.2
Royalties................................................... 3.6 3.4
Transportation.............................................. 7.7 7.0
Other....................................................... 9.4 13.7
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Total....................................................... Rp.75.4 Rp.79.7
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</TABLE>
Other Income (Expenses). Net interest expense and other financing charges
for 1997 and 1996 were, respectively, Rp.58.3 billion and Rp.30.1 billion. Net
interest expense increased in 1997 because of an increase in the amount of and
interest rate on outstanding long-term debt and because of amortization of
financing charges associated with the offering of the Notes.
During 1997, the Company had income of Rp.10.9 billion generated
principally from the insurance proceeds on business interruption claims for the
Plant shutdown that occurred during February and March 1997.
For the year ended December 31, 1997, the Company wrote-off the unamortized
balance of deferred financing charges of Rp.2.4 billion, which represent payment
of service fees to Nissho Iwai in connection with the Company's short term debt
and payment of facility fees to Bancroft Holdings B.V., a related party of Chase
in connection with the Company's short-term debt. (See Note 9 to the
Consolidated Financial Statements.)
Foreign Exchange Translation Loss. The Company has incurred foreign
exchange translation losses because the Company's long-term bank borrowings are
all denominated in U.S. dollars, and the Rupiah has substantially depreciated
against the U.S. dollar. In December 1997, the Company incurred realized and
unrealized foreign exchange translation losses of Rp.153.7 billion in connection
with the refinancing of the Interim Loan with the proceeds from the issuance of
the Notes. In 1996, the Company recorded a foreign exchange translation loss of
Rp.7.7 billion.
Net Income (Loss). The Company had a net loss of Rp.145.5 billion in 1997,
consisting of net income of Rp.10.4 billion for the second quarter and a net
loss of Rp.155.9 billion in the other three quarters. The Plant had no
significant downtime during the last three quarters of 1997. The net loss in the
first quarter of 1997 resulted primarily from the shutdown of the Plant for 34
days during the period. The losses in the last two quarters were principally a
result of the erosion in PP caused by depreciation in the Rupiah exchange rate.
In contrast, the Company had a net income of Rp.25.3 billion in 1996. The
significant decline in net income in 1997 was due to (i) the significant
depreciation of the Rupiah against the U.S. dollar, (ii) the depressed sales
prices, in dollar terms, during 1997 for polypropylene products in both the
domestic and export markets and (iii) the lost sales volume caused by the plant
shutdowns during the first quarter of 1997.
1996 Compared to 1995
The Company commenced commercial operations on August 1, 1995, and
therefore, the Company believes a comparison of full-year 1996 and 1995 results
of operations is not meaningful. Accordingly, portions of the following
discussion of the Company's results of operations during 1995 and 1996 are
presented on a quarterly, rather than an annual, basis.
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Net Sales. Net sales revenue increased from approximately Rp.16.4 billion
for the third quarter of 1995 (which included Rp.4.8 billion of sales of
imported polypropylene) to approximately Rp.27.0 billion for the fourth quarter
of 1995. This increase in net sales primarily reflects the fact that production
and sales did not commence until the second month of the third quarter and the
successful transition during the fourth quarter from a start-up phase to
operating at full Production Capacity at that time. However, production of
polypropylene during the fourth quarter of 1995 was restricted due to the
unexpected shutdown of the Pertamina Refinery, which interrupted propylene
supply and caused 28 days of lost polypropylene production.
During the first quarter of 1996, with an uninterrupted supply of propylene
from the Pertamina Refinery, production levels increased and net sales rose to
Rp.71.2 billion. During the second quarter, the Company increased its total
production by more than 6% over the previous quarter despite a five day Plant
shutdown due to an interruption in propylene supply. However, such increase in
production was not realized in terms of increased sales as many of the
Company's' domestic customers withheld orders expecting polypropylene prices in
Indonesia to fall following similar trends occurring internationally. The
Company offset this decrease in domestic orders through sales in the export
market. As a result, sales in the second quarter of 1996 were approximately the
same as in the preceding quarter (both in terms of revenue and volume).
Net sales increased 21.1% for the quarter ended September 30, 1996 compared
to the quarter ended June 30, 1996, reflecting a substantial increase in
production, an uninterrupted supply of propylene from the Pertamina Refinery and
the increase of domestic orders as domestic propylene prices stabilized in the
third quarter of 1996. For the quarter ended December 31, 1996, net sales
decreased 39.9% due to scheduled and unscheduled Plant shutdowns totaling 41
days during the period. Scheduled shutdowns included a 24-day shutdown for
routine maintenance and production enhancement. The Company coordinated this
maintenance shutdown with the scheduled maintenance shutdown of the Pertamina
Refinery, which commenced on October 1, 1996, so as to minimize the need to
import propylene, thereby saving costs.
Following the Pertamina Refinery's scheduled maintenance period in the
fourth quarter of 1996, the propylene produced at the Pertamina Refinery did not
meet the required specifications and was not accepted by the Company. Due to the
high price of propylene on the open market in December 1996 and the Company's
belief that the quality problem at the Pertamina Refinery would soon be
resolved, the Company chose to forego the importation of propylene and to remain
closed for production. The quality problem took longer to resolve than
anticipated and, as a result of the decision not to import propylene, the Plant
was shut down.
Cost of Sales. Cost of sales reflects the cost of propylene, Cash
Conversion Costs and depreciation charges and, for the year ended December 31,
1995, the cost of imported polypropylene. For the year ended December 31, 1996,
these costs totaled Rp.130.6 billion, Rp.40.9 billion and Rp.12.9 billion,
respectively. Such amounts represented approximately 46.8%, 14.7% and 4.6%,
respectively, of the Company's net sales during 1996. For the year ended
December 31, 1995, the cost of propylene, Cash Conversion Costs and depreciation
charges totaled Rp.23.4 billion, Rp.9.5 billion and Rp.3.3 billion,
respectively. Such amounts represented approximately 60.6%, 24.6% and 8.5%,
respectively, of the Company's net sales during 1995. During its pre-operating
period in 1995, the Company imported polypropylene for sale to certain
customers. The cost of this polypropylene aggregated Rp.4.8 billion. This amount
is included in the Company's cost of sales for 1995. No polypropylene was
imported in 1996.
The Company imported approximately 10,000 tonnes of propylene during 1996.
Imported propylene is subject to a 25% tariff, however, as a result of a
one-year tariff reduction granted by the Indonesian Government, the tariff on
the imported propylene was reduced to 12.5% resulting in cost savings of
approximately Rp.1,613 million.
Both the cost of propylene and depreciation charges vary directly with the
Company's net sales. In addition, a significant portion of Cash Conversion
Costs, the portion associated with the cost of catalysts and additives used in
the manufacture of polypropylene (41.6% and 21.5% of total Cash Conversion Costs
in 1996 and 1995, respectively), also varies with the Company's net sales. After
deducting the cost of propylene, depreciation charges and the cost of catalysts
and additives, the Company's remaining cost of sales totaled
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Rp.23.9 billion in 1996 and Rp.8.3 billion in 1995 (approximately 8.6% and 12.8%
of net sales in 1996 and 1995, respectively).
Operating Income. For the year ended December 31, 1996, the Company had
operating income totaling Rp.73.0 billion. The Company had operating income in
each of its fiscal quarters, including the fourth quarter when the Plant was out
of service for a total of 41 days. For the year ended December 31, 1995, the
Company had an operating loss of Rp.12.1 billion as selling, general and
administrative expenses for the entire year more than offset the small gross
profit earned from the commencement of operations in August until the end of the
year.
The principal factors that determine the Company's operating income are its
sales volumes (which are directly related to the Plant's production levels) and
the PP achieved. These factors are offset by the Company's costs of sales and
selling, general and administrative expenses which, as described above, are
principally variable costs.
For the year ended December 31, 1996, the Company sold 139,171 tonnes of
polypropylene at an average PP of Rp.1,046,659 per tonne, generating operating
income (before operating costs other than the cost of propylene) of
approximately Rp.148.4 billion. For the year ended December 31, 1995, the
Company sold 20,852 tonnes of polypropylene at an average PP of Rp.694,288 per
tonne (excluding sales of 1,484 tonnes of imported polypropylene), generating
operating income (before operating costs other than the cost of propylene) of
approximately Rp.15.2 billion (including sales of the imported polypropylene).
In arriving at operating income for 1996 and 1995, the Company had the following
expenses in addition to propylene costs:
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YEAR ENDED DECEMBER
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1995 1996
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(RP. IN BILLIONS)
<S> <C> <C>
Depreciation................................................ Rp.4.4 Rp.13.8
Cash Conversion Costs:
Catalysts and additives................................... 1.2 17.0
Other..................................................... 8.3 23.9
Royalties................................................... 0.4 3.6
Transportation.............................................. 0.1 7.7
Other....................................................... 12.9 9.4
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Total..................................................... Rp.27.3 Rp.75.4
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</TABLE>
Other Income (Expense). Net interest expense for 1996 and 1995 was Rp.30.1
billion and Rp.14.2 billion, respectively. Net interest expense increased in
1996, because the Company capitalized interest associated with the financing of
its polypropylene plant during most of 1995.
During 1995 the Company had miscellaneous income of Rp.2.5 billion,
generated principally from the sale of scrap materials. Miscellaneous income for
1996 was nominal.
For the year ended December 31, 1996, the Company wrote off deferred
financing charges of Rp.9.9 billion, which included a portion of the unamortized
balance of fees paid by the Company to Nissho Iwai pursuant to a service
agreement under which Nissho Iwai agreed to assist the Company in arranging
financing for the Plant, including restructuring or refinancing thereof and all
of the fees paid to Sanwa Bank Limited in connection with secured borrowings
under a $148 million loan obtained by the Company to finance the construction of
the Plant (the "Construction Loan"). These write-offs were taken because the
Company repaid the Construction Loan on December 27, 1996 to which such fees
related.
Foreign Exchange Translation Loss. The Company incurs foreign exchange
translation losses because all of the Company's long-term bank borrowings are
denominated in dollars and the Rupiah has generally depreciated against the
dollar. In December 1996, the Company realized a cash foreign exchange
translation loss of Rp.7.7 billion in connection with the refinancing of the
Construction Loan with the proceeds of the Interim Loan. In 1995, the Company
recorded a foreign exchange translation loss of Rp.15.3 billion.
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Net Income (Loss). The Company had net income of Rp.25.3 billion in 1996,
consisting of net income of Rp.37.3 billion for the first three quarters and a
net loss of Rp.12.0 billion in the final quarter. The Plant had no significant
downtime during the first three quarters. The net loss in the fourth quarter
resulted primarily from the shutdown of the Plant for 41 days during the period
and the write-off of deferred financing charges in connection with the
refinancing of the Construction Loan. The Company incurred a net loss of Rp.39.1
billion in 1995 largely due to selling, general and administrative costs
incurred prior to the commencement of the Plant's operations, the Plant running
at less than its Production Capacity during its initial start-up phase and
interruptions of propylene supply.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities
Since late 1997 and continuing to date, the Company has been significantly
constrained in its ability to obtain working capital funding. Most domestic and
foreign banks have severely restricted or stopped new credit facilities for
working capital or other purposes. During most of 1997, the Company maintained
credit facilities with Deutsche Bank AG, Jakarta Branch ("Deutsche Bank"), The
Chase Manhattan Bank, Jakarta Branch and certain of its affiliates ("Chase") and
Sanwa Indonesia Bank ("SIB") under which it has obtained usance or sight letters
of credit for purchases of propylene or loans for other working capital needs.
All of these credit facilities either expired on or before June 5, 1998 or have
been suspended, and neither these banks nor other banks have been willing in the
current circumstances to extend new credit facilities to the Company. The
Deutsche Bank and Chase facilities expired with US$23.6 million and US$8.2
million, respectively, still owing to the banks by the Company. The Company has
no amounts owing to SIB. Deutsche Bank has confirmed that it has converted
US$16.4 million of the US$23.6 million currently due and owing under usance
letters of credit and will convert the remaining US$7.2 which will become due
and payable on July 13, 1998 into short-term loans with terms and conditions to
be agreed at a later date. Although Chase has not formally agreed to convert the
US$8.2 million owing and payable under its letter of credit facility to short-
term debt, Chase has been granting extensions of the date for payment to the
Company. The Company has kept current on interest on both of these facilities to
date.
The Company's cash on hand and short-term time deposits significantly
increased by December 31, 1997 as compared with December 31, 1996 because the
Company had funded working capital requirements by drawing under the credit
facilities provided by Deutsche Bank and Chase. Cash on hand and short-term time
deposits as of May 31, 1998 was Rp.713 billion, Rp.95 billion of which was
subject to certain restrictions. These restricted cash amounts are held by
Deutsche Bank and Chase as security against amounts owing to these banks under
the credit facilities described above.
The Company also had, as of the end of 1997, Restricted Cash in an amount
of US$46.01 million which is held in the Subsidiary Investment Account and is
subject to limitations on its use under the Indenture. (See "Developments in
1998 -- June 15, 1998 Interest Payment On The Notes" in this Item.) After the
Company's investment in Polytama II of US$5.74 million was transferred back to
the Company's Subsidiary Investment Account on May 29, 1998, the Company had,
and continues to have, Restricted Cash in the Subsidiary Investment Account in
an aggregate amount of approximately US$51.75 million. (See "Developments in
1998 -- Recent Developments Regarding Polytama II" in this Item.)
The Company's trade receivables increased from Rp.28.5 billion in 1996 to
Rp.77.9 billion in 1997. While part of the increase was due to increased sales,
the principal cause was an increase in the average age of the receivables cause
by late payments in the later part of 1997. In response to the decline in credit
quality of many of its domestic customers, the Company adopted in December 1997
a policy requiring most of its domestic customers, beginning January 1, 1998, to
pay for products in cash upon delivery. Principally as a result of this policy,
the trade receivables have declined to approximately Rp.36 billion as of the end
of May 1998. As of the end of May 1998, 19% of trade receivables were current,
45% of trade receivables were 1 to 30 days delinquent, 23% of trade receivables
were 31 to 60 days delinquent, and 13% of the total trade receivables were more
than 60 days past due. Although as of the end of May 1998 the average age of the
receivables was greater than as of the end of December 1997, the amount of trade
receivables has declined significantly and
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the Company has experienced no bad debt in its trade receivables as every
customer continues to make payments on their accounts.
The Company's current policy is to closely manage inventories to minimize
working capital requirements. The Company believes that further reductions in
the level of inventories from those that existed as of the end of May 1998 would
not provide the Company with any meaningful amounts of cash and believes any
such reductions could not be made without causing delivery problems with its
customers.
At December 31, 1997, the Company's trade payables increased to Rp.75.3
billion from Rp.11.3 billion at December 31, 1996, primarily as a result of a
large increase in the trade payables to BP Chemicals for propylene purchases.
Since the end of December 1997, when the credit facilities were suspended by
banks, the Company continued to receive propylene deliveries from BP Chemicals
without BP being able to receive any payments under the letters of credit. As of
the end of May 1998, the Company's trade payables were Rp.176 billion, of which
US$11.5 million (75%), was owed to BP Chemicals. The terms of the BP Chemicals
trade payable are yet to be agreed by the Company and BP Chemicals. BP Chemicals
is currently delivering propylene to the Company only on a cash-on-delivery
basis for propylene coming from Pertamina and only on a cash-on-order basis for
imported propylene. Other potential propylene suppliers would generally also
require purchases to be made against letters of credit or on a cash-on-order
basis. In the absence of other sources of working capital, these trade terms
present a significant obstacle to the Company's ability to operate the Plant
efficiently and could prevent the Company from operating the Plant.
Net Cash Provided by/(Used in) Financing Activities
Pursuant to the terms of the offering of Notes in June, 1997, the Issuer,
Polytama International Finance B.V., issued the US$200 million guaranteed senior
secured Notes due 2007. The Notes, which are listed on the Luxembourg Stock
Exchange and bear interest at a rate of 11 1/4%, are fully and unconditionally
guaranteed by the Company. The net proceeds of the Offering were loaned to the
Company and used by the Company to repay indebtedness incurred in 1996 in the
form of the Interim Loan. The remaining balance of the Notes proceeds in the
amount of US$51.75 million was deposited in the Subsidiary Investment Account,
intended for future use to fund the Company's investment in Polytama II. These
funds are recorded on the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements as
Restricted Cash. (See "Developments in 1998 -- June 15, 1998 Interest Payment On
The Notes" in this Item.) The outstanding principal amount of the Notes as of
June 30, 1998 is US$200 million. Net cash in the amount of Rp.3.4 billion was
provided by the minority shareholders of Polytama II as initial equity
contributions in Polytama II.
On June 15, 1998, a semi-annual installment of interest in the aggregate
amount of US$11.25 million on the US$200 million outstanding principal amount of
the Notes issued by the Issuer and guaranteed as to principal and interest by
the Company became due and payable. The Issuer and the Company have failed to
make this interest payment as the Company has not generated sufficient cash flow
from its current operations to satisfy the interest payment. (See "Developments
in 1998" in this Item.) Under the Indenture governing the Notes, the Company has
a 30-day grace period after which time the failure to pay interest will become
an Event of Default. Upon the occurrence of Event of Default, the Noteholders
have the right to accelerate Notes and foreclose upon the assets of the Company
which have been pledged as collateral, as well as take other actions permitted
under the Indenture and Indonesian Law. (See "Developments in 1998-June 15, 1998
Interest Payment On The Notes" in this Item for further information.)
Net Cash Provided by/(Used in) Investing Activities
Capital expenditures for the year ended December 31, 1997 of Rp.10.6
billion were attributable to newly acquired assets including construction in
progress by its subsidiary, Polytama II. (See "Recent Developments Regarding
Polytama II" in this Item.) Investment in time deposits represents those
proceeds from the sale of the Notes which were designated for future investment
in Polytama II as capacity expansion and which are held in the Subsidiary
Investment Account and invested in short-term securities pending their use. (See
"Recent Developments Regarding Polytama II" in this Item.)
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Future Capital Expenditures and Expansion
Except for the Company's planned investments in Polytama II, in which the
proceeds from the issuance of the Notes presently in the Subsidiary Investment
Account were to be invested, there are currently no other planned major capital
expenditures and/or expansions. The plans for the construction of the Polytama
II Project have been suspended and, hence, the Company's management and
shareholders have resolved to make no further capital investment in Polytama II.
However, the Company may have an obligation to reinstate $5.74 million in the
Polytama II Account although this is currently under review by the Company's
Indonesian legal counsel and is uncertain at this time. (See Item "Recent
Developments Regarding Polytama II" in this Item.)
Future Funding
The Indenture under which the Notes were issued contains certain covenants
that, among other provisions, limit the ability of the Company to incur
additional indebtedness, limit certain restricted payments, limit the sales of
collateral and limit the creation of any lien on collateral. For the foregoing
reasons, and because most domestic and foreign banks have severely restricted or
stopped new loans to Indonesian companies for working capital purposes, it is
unlikely that in the near term the Company will be able to obtain working
capital funding through letters of credits, bank loans or similar facilities.
The Company is seeking in the short-term to meet its working capital
requirements, including payments for propylene and payments of interest on the
Deutsche Bank and Chase facilities, through cash generated from operations,
including insurance recoveries for periods of Plant shutdown. (See "Developments
in 1998" and "Liquidity and Capital Resources-Net Cash Provided By (Used in)
Operating Activities" in this Item.)
The Company expects to meet debt service payments on the Notes due on June
15, 1998, December 15, 1998 and June 15, 1999 from funds in the Subsidiary
Investment Account. (See "June 15, 1998 Interest Payment on the Notes" under
"Developments in 1998" in this Item.) This will require the consent of the
Noteholders and no assurance can be given that this will be achieved.
Gross profit margins on sales by the Company have declined over the past
year. In order for the Company to meet its working capital requirements through
cash generated from operations, PP will need to return to the levels achieved in
the fourth quarter of 1997. In order for the Company to meet its debt service
payments through cash generated from operations, PP will need to return to the
levels achieved during the first half of 1997. There can be no assurance that
these levels can be achieved. Furthermore, in the event that the consent of
Noteholders for the use of funds in the Subsidiary Investment Account for the
payment of interest is not obtained, the Company will need to meet with the
Noteholders, or a committee thereof, as well as its other lenders to provide a
basis for the continuing operations of the Company.
Downgrades of Credit Ratings of Indonesia, Indonesian Companies and the
Company
Recent economic developments in Indonesia have prompted certain
international credit rating agencies, including Moody's Investors Service, Inc.
("Moody's") and Standard & Poor's Rating Services ("S&P"), to downgrade the
credit ratings of various credit instruments of Indonesia and a large number of
Indonesian banks and companies, including the Company. As part of these
downgrades, the credit ratings for the outstanding Notes issued by the Company
in June, 1997 have been downgraded by Moody's to "Caa1" and by S&P to "CC".
Moody's and S&P have also cautioned against potential further downgrades of a
number of Indonesian banks and companies. The Company's failure to pay the
interest due and payable on the Notes on June 15, 1998 may result in further
downgrades by Moody's and S&P. (See Item 15.) The downgrades of such credit
ratings have had, and further downgrades would also have, an adverse impact on
liquidity in the Indonesian financial markets and the ability of Indonesian
companies including the Company to raise additional financing and the interest
rate for which such additional financing is available.
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TAXES
As a result of tax loss carryforwards incurred through the year ended
December 31, 1995, the Company was not required to pay any Indonesian corporate
income taxes. The Company had a tax loss carryforward of Rp.86.9 billion for
Indonesian income tax purposes at December 31, 1996 and a tax loss carryforward
of Rp.182.8 billion for Indonesian income tax purposes at December 31, 1997. The
Company anticipates that it will have sufficient tax loss carryforwards
remaining to discharge any Indonesian corporate income tax obligation through
2002. The maximum corporate tax rate in Indonesia is currently 30%, which was
reduced from 35% effective January 1, 1995. The Company's subsidiary, Polytama
International Finance B.V., had taxable income for the period ended December 31,
1997, for which the Company has paid corporate income taxes in The Netherlands
in the amount of approximately Rp.244 million.
INFLATION
Inflation was 8.6%, 6.6% and 11% in 1995, 1996 and 1997, respectively.
According to Indonesian Government sources, the rise in the consumer price index
for the first five months of 1998 was approximately 40%. The Indonesian
government and the IMF have forecast a high inflation and negative economic
growth for 1998. Inflationary pressures have contributed to a decline in
domestic polypropylene demand. During the first quarter of 1998, polypropylene
sales volume for the Company decreased by 34.3% as compared to the fourth
quarter of 1997. Inflation may adversely affect the Company's results of
operations, especially as there may be a decline in domestic sales as consumers
switch to substitute products as a result of the increase in the price of local
polypropylene products. If inflation continues at the above forecast rates, the
Company's revenues will most likely decline. Nevertheless, the Company will
endeavor to offset the inflationary affects by exporting more of its products.
NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
SFAS No. 130, "Reporting Comprehensive Income," establishes standards for
reporting and displaying of comprehensive income and its components and is
effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 1997. SFAS No. 131,
"Disclosure about Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information,"
establishes standards for public business enterprises reporting information
about operating segments in annual financial statements and interim financial
reports issued to shareholders. This Statement is also effective for financial
statements for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 1997. SFAS No. 132,
"Employers' Disclosures about Pensions and other Postretirement Benefits"
revises required disclosures about pensions and postretirement benefit plans.
The Company does not expect the adoption of SFAS Nos. 130, 131 and 132 to have a
material impact on the Consolidated Financial Statements or financial statement
disclosures.
YEAR 2000
The Company, like many owners of computer software, may be required to
modify portions of its software so that the Company's management and operations
will remain unaffected in the year 2000. The Company's information technology
systems are maintained under a maintenance arrangement with the primary vendor
of its information technology software. The vendor has warranted the performance
and functionality of the software such that it will operate without interruption
or substantial error during or after the calendar year 2000. The vendor for the
Company's Distributed Control System ("DCS") for operations of the Plant has
advised the Company that it does not anticipate any difficulties in making the
necessary modifications to the DCS software to ensure compliance with the year
2000 problems, which modifications will be done at a fee to be negotiated.
Management anticipates that all necessary changes to its software will be
completed before December 1, 1998.
U.S. GAAP RECONCILIATION
The Company prepares its financial statements in accordance with Indonesian
GAAP. Note 21 of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements provides a
description of the principal differences between Indonesian GAAP and U.S. GAAP
as they relate to the Company, and Notes 22 and 23 of the Notes to the
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Consolidated Financial Statements present reconciliations to U.S. GAAP of net
income (loss) and total shareholders' equity (deficit) and U.S. GAAP principal
disclosures. With the exception of the capitalization of foreign exchange losses
under Indonesian GAAP, which allows the Company to capitalize foreign exchange
losses from August 14, 1997 to December 31, 1997, arising from extraordinary
depreciation of the Rupiah against foreign currencies attributable to the
acquisition of qualifying fixed assets, in the amount of Rp.340.2 billion, there
are no material differences in the Company's net income (loss) for the three
years ended December 31, 1997.
ITEM 10. DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS OF REGISTRANT
Set forth below are the current members of the Company's Board of
Commissioners, the Board of Directors and its Executive Officers.
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NAME AGE TITLE
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<S> <C> <C>
Hashim S. Djojohadikusumo.................. 45 President Commissioner
Al Njoo.................................... 43 Commissioner
Sekio Hara................................. 53 Commissioner
Siti Hediati Haryadi....................... 39 Commissioner
Anangga Roosdiono.......................... 54 Commissioner
Michael Buzzacott.......................... 50 Commissioner
Honggo Wendratno........................... 51 President Director
Horacio U. Marasigan....................... 61 Director (and Finance Director)
I. Made Widjanta........................... 49 Director (and Operations Director)
Ashley J. Reed............................. 41 Director
Yasunori Takagi............................ 48 Director
</TABLE>
Pursuant to its Articles of Association, the Company is directed and
managed by a Board of Directors under the supervision of a Board of
Commissioners. In general, the term of each elected director of the Company
commences as of the date they are appointed until the closing of the second
annual general meeting following the date of their appointment. The Board of
Commissioners supervises the management of the Company by the Board of Directors
and is responsible for the general oversight of the Company.
Mr. Raymond Jui-Lin Huang tendered his resignation as a Director of the
Company effective June 9, 1998. The Company plans to appoint another Director by
the next annual general meeting of Shareholders.
Set forth below is certain information with respect to the Company's
Commissioners, Directors and Executive Officers:
Hashim Suyono Djojohadikusumo has been President Commissioner of the
Company since its inception in 1993. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree in
Political Science from Pomona College in California in 1976. Mr. Djojohadikusumo
previously held executive positions in several Indonesian companies, and held
the position of financial analyst at Lazard Freres et Cie in Paris from 1976 to
1978, prior to returning to Indonesia. He has been President Director of
Tirtamas since 1987 and President Director of P.T. Semen Cibinong ("Semen
Cibinong") since 1988. He is also President Director of the company formed to be
the owner of the Upstream Facilities, P.T. Trans-Pacific Petrochemical Indotama
("TPPI"), President Commissioner of P.T. Paiton Energy and a Director of P.T.
Adaro Indonesia. In 1997, he became a Commissioner of Bank Niaga. He also holds
the position of Director of various other companies involved in international
trading and financial services. Mr. Djojohadikusumo owns a controlling interest
in Tirtamas. He is an Indonesian citizen. He is the brother-in-law of Ms. Siti
Hediati Haryadi.
Al Njoo has been a Commissioner of the Company since 1993. Mr. Njoo
received a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Southern
California, Los Angeles in 1978. Before joining the Company, Mr. Njoo held
management positions in the commercial and merchant banking field with Citibank
and The Chase Manhattan Bank from 1979 to 1988 and was Chief Executive Officer
of Bank Papan Sejahtera, an Indonesian mortgage bank from 1996 to June 1, 1998,
and Commissioner of P.T. Merrill Lynch Indonesia.
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Currently he is also a Commissioner of Semen Cibinong, Tirtamas, TPPI and Bank
Niaga. He is an Indonesian citizen.
Sekio Hara has been a Commissioner of the Company since 1997. Before that,
he was Director of the Company from 1995 to 1997. In addition, he is currently
Director, General Manager of the Energy & Chemical Project Division of Nissho
Iwai. Prior to holding such position, he was the Deputy General Manager of
Energy & Chemical Project Division and the General Manager of Energy and
Chemical Project Division Dept. I of Nissho Iwai from 1991 and was responsible
for supervising various international chemical projects. He is a Japanese
citizen.
Siti Hediati Haryadi has been a Commissioner of the Company since 1993. In
addition, she is a shareholder and Chairperson of P.T. Maharani Paramitra, P.T.
Daya Tata Matra, P.T. Pentasena Arthasentosa and P.T. Mulia Intipelangi. Ms.
Siti Hediati is also presently a Commissioner of the Jakarta Stock Exchange and
President Commissioner of TPPI. She was President Commissioner of Tirtamas until
June of 1998 when she resigned. She is a daughter of former President Soeharto
of Indonesia, is the sister-in-law of Mr. Hashim Suyono Djojohadikusumo, and is
an Indonesian citizen.
Anangga Wardhana Roosdiono has been a Commissioner of the Company since
1993. In addition to being a Managing Partner of the Indonesian law firm
Soebagyo, Roosdiono, Jatim & Djarot, he is a Commissioner of Semen Cibinong and
a director of various other Indonesian private companies. Mr. Roosdiono is an
Indonesian citizen.
Michael Buzzacott has been a Commissioner of the Company since 1993. He is
also the Chief Executive of the Polymers and Olefins Division of the BP
Chemicals Group of BP, London. He is a citizen of the United Kingdom.
Honggo Wendratno has been President Director of the Company since its
founding in 1993. Mr. Wendratno has been associated with the petrochemical
industry since 1984, and he has had a business relationship with Pertamina since
1984. In addition to his duties as Vice President Commissioner for Semen
Cibinong, Vice-President Director of TPPI and Director of Tirtamas, he is
involved in the management of other petrochemical companies within the Tirtamas
Group including Polytama II and P.T. Petro Oxo Nusantaraan, an associated
company producing octanol products. He is an Indonesian citizen.
Horacio U. Marasigan has been Director of the Company since its inception
in 1993. Mr. Marasigan has managed the financial affairs of the Company since
inception, including the completion and closing of the project financing
required to construct the Plant and the mechanical completion of the Plant. This
role has continued through the Company's operating period and he is currently
Finance Director. In addition, Mr. Marasigan manages the investments and
financial affairs of Tirtamas and was recently appointed as a Director of a new
petrochemical company partially owned by Tirtamas, P.T. Petro Oxo Nusantara,
which recently constructed and began operating an octanol plant. He is a citizen
of the Philippines.
I. Made Widjanta has been Director of the Company since 1995. Mr. Widjanta
was Deputy Project Manager from 1993 to 1995, while the Company's production
facilities were under construction. He presently serves as Operations Director.
A Chemical Engineer by profession, Mr. Widjanta gained production experience
both in Indonesia and Europe during his early professional years. He is an
Indonesian citizen.
Ashley J. Reed has been a Director of the Company since 1996. In addition,
he is currently the Business Development Manager of BP Chemicals and in the past
five years has held executive positions with various subsidiaries of BP,
including BP's subsidiaries in London and Tokyo. He is a citizen of the United
Kingdom.
Yasunori Takagi has been Director since 1997. He received a Bachelor of
Environmental and Sanitary Engineering from Kyoto University (Japan) in 1972.
Before joining the Company, Mr. Takagi held management positions in Nissho Iwai
from 1981 to 1996. More recently, he was General Manager in Energy and Chemical
Project Department I in Nissho Iwai and was responsible for supervising various
international chemical projects. He is a Japanese citizen.
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ITEM 11. COMPENSATION OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS
Members of the Board of Commissioners receive compensation determined at
the annual general meeting of shareholders. Members of the Board of Directors
and officers of the Company are paid a monthly fixed compensation by the
Company. No fees are paid to the Commissioners or Directors for their attendance
at their respective board meetings. For the year ended December 31, 1997, the
aggregate compensation paid by the Company to all Commissioners, Directors and
Executive Officers as a group was approximately Rp.1.0 billion.
ITEM 12. OPTIONS TO PURCHASE SECURITIES FROM REGISTRANT OR SUBSIDIARIES
None.
ITEM 13. INTEREST OF MANAGEMENT IN CERTAIN TRANSACTIONS
The Company has engaged in certain Affiliate transactions as set forth
below.
POLYPROPYLENE OFFTAKE AGREEMENT. The Company entered into the Polypropylene
Offtake Agreement with BP Asia Trading Pte., Ltd. ("BP Asia") an Affiliate of
one of the Company's shareholders BP Investments, dated as of July 4, 1994 as
amended and restated as of June 2, 1997, pursuant to which BP Asia is required
to buy polypropylene the Company is otherwise unable to sell to the extent such
failure to sell would otherwise cause the Company to be unable to service its
principal borrowing facility. In its history, the Company has not sold products
to BP Asia under this offtake facility.
PROPYLENE SUPPLY CONTRACT. Since the Plant's completion in July 1995, the
Company has been purchasing all of its propylene pursuant to the Propylene
Supply Contract with BP Chemicals, an Affiliate of one of the Company's
shareholders, BP Investments, dated May 18, 1993 as amended and restated as of
June 4, 1997. For a description of the terms of the Propylene Supply Contract,
see Item 1 -- "Raw Materials -- Propylene." For the years ended December 31,
1995, 1996 and 1997, the Company purchased from BP Chemicals, propylene in the
amount of Rp.28.7 billion, Rp.132.4 billion and Rp.234.3 billion, respectively,
pursuant to the Propylene Supply Contract. At December 31, 1997, the Company had
outstanding obligations to BP Chemicals of Rp.70.92 billion under the Propylene
Supply Contract.
NITROGEN SUPPLY CONTRACT. Since the Plant's completion in July 1995, the
Company has been purchasing all of its nitrogen pursuant to the Nitrogen Supply
Contract dated May 10, 1994 between the Company and P.T. Maharani Praxair
Indonesia ("Maharani") which owns and operates a nitrogen plant on the Plant
Site. Ms. Siti Hediati Haryadi, a commissioner of the Company and a shareholder
of Tirtamas, is a shareholder of P.T. Maharani Paramitra which is a 25%
shareholder of Maharani. Pursuant to the Nitrogen Supply Contract, the Company
is obligated to purchase all of its nitrogen from Maharani. For the years ended
December 31, 1996 and 1997, the Company made payments to Maharani for nitrogen
in the amount of Rp.850.9 million and Rp.1.01 billion, respectively.
PRODUCT SALES TRANSACTIONS. In 1996, the Company began selling its products
to export markets through various Affiliates of BP Investments and Nissho Iwai.
For the year ended 1996, the Company sold polypropylene products to such
Affiliates of BP Investments and Nissho Iwai in the amount of Rp.17.9 billion
and Rp.25.3 billion, respectively. For the year ended 1997, the Company sold
polypropylene products to such Affiliates of BP Investments and Nissho Iwai in
the amount of Rp.4.7 billion and Rp.11.5 billion, respectively. At December 31,
1997, the aggregate outstanding amounts due from such parties was Rp.4.7
billion.
POLYTAMA II TRANSACTIONS. In the year 1997, the Company advanced to its 82%
owned subsidiary, Polytama II, US$873,910 for license, process design package
and other fees to facilitate commencement of the process engineering and design
of the Polytama II polypropylene plant in Tuban, East Java, Indonesia. The
payment was made to Montell Technology Company B.V. Netherlands (the "Licensor")
and Mitsui Petrochemical Industries Ltd. under the New Plant Agreement between
Licensor and Tirtamas dated April 10, 1997, which was subsequently assigned by
Tirtamas to Polytama II on December 9, 1997. (See Note 19 to Consolidated
Financial Statements.) Additionally, in connection with the incorporation of
Polytama II, the Company was required to make an initial equity investment in
Polytama II in the amount of
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US$5.74 million, representing the Company's proportionate share of the total
equity capital invested by all of the shareholders of Polytama II, which payment
was made in 1997 and was subsequently transferred back to the Company's
Subsidiary Investment Account by the Collateral Agent pursuant to the request of
the Trustee. (See Item 9 -- "Developments in 1998 -- Recent Developments
Regarding Polytama II.")
THE TPSI ADVANCES. During the year ended December 31, 1997, PT.
Trans-Pacific Styrene Indonesia ("TPSI"), a Company 10% owned by Tirtamas and
70% owned by an Affiliate of Tirtamas, made certain payments and advances in the
aggregate amount of Rp.55 million on behalf of the Company for administrative
expenses. Such advances and payments have not been repaid by the Company as of
June 30, 1998. Mr. Hashim Djojohadikusumo, President Commissioner of the
Company, is President Commissioner of TPSI; Ms. Siti Hediati Haryadi, a
Commissioner of the Company, is Commissioner of TPSI; Mr. Al Njoo, a
Commissioner of the Company, is a Commissioner of TPSI; Mr. Honggo Wendratno,
President Director of the Company, is President Director of TPSI; and Mr. I.
Made Widjanta, a Director of the Company, is a Director of TPSI.
NISSHO IWAI MANAGEMENT SERVICE FEE. The Company has a domestic management
service agreement with its shareholder Nissho Iwai, pursuant to which the
Company pays a service fee of 0.75% from annual net domestic sales, with a
maximum volume of 100,000 tonnes per annum. The Company owes Nissho Iwai Rp.1.10
billion and Rp.1.32 billion in service fees for the year ended December 31, 1996
and 1997, respectively.
THE TIRTAMAS LOANS. In the fourth quarter of 1995, the Company's majority
shareholder, Tirtamas, provided two loans in the principal amounts of Rp.3.3
billion and US$260,000 to the Company for working capital purposes. The Rupiah
advances, which were repaid by the Company during 1996, had an interest rate of
22% per year. In the fourth quarter of 1996, Tirtamas provided a loan in the
principal amount of Rp.2 billion to the Company for working capital purposes.
This loan, which was repaid by the Company in January 1997, was non-interest
bearing.
THE TPPI ADVANCES. During the year ended December 31, 1997, TPPI, a 70%
owned subsidiary of Tirtamas, made certain payments and advances in the
aggregate amount of Rp.248 million on behalf of Polytama II for administrative
expenses. Such payments and advances have not been repaid by Polytama II as of
June 30, 1998. Mr. Honggo Wendratno, President Director of the Company, is
Vice-President Director of TPPI; Mr. Hashim Djojohadikusumo, President
Commissioner of the Company, is President Director of TPPI; Mr. Al Njoo, a
Commissioner of the Company, is a Commissioner of TPPI; and Ms. Siti Hediati
Haryadi, a Commissioner of the Company, is President Commissioner of TPPI.
PART II
ITEM 14. DESCRIPTION OF SECURITIES TO BE REGISTERED
Not applicable.
PART III
ITEM 15. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
None at the time of the filing of this report. However, the Issuer and the
Company failed to pay interest on the Notes due and payable on June 15, 1998.
Under the terms of the Indenture pursuant to which the Notes were issued, the
Company has a 30 day period of grace during which to make the interest payable
after which time the failure to pay interest shall become an Event of Default as
defined in the Indenture. The Company has funds in an account established with
the Collateral Agent in Jakarta which, but for certain restrictions imposed on
their use under the Indenture, would be available and sufficient to satisfy in
full the June 15, 1998 interest payment. The Issuer and the Company intend to
seek the consent of the holders of the Notes to effect certain amendments to the
Indenture that would allow the use of such proceeds to make the June 15, 1998
interest payment. (See Item 9 - "Developments in 1998 - June 15, 1998 Interest
Payments on
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the Notes.") There can be no assurance that the Company will obtain the consents
required to effect such amendments to the Indenture.
ITEM 16. CHANGES IN SECURITIES AND CHANGES IN SECURITY FOR REGISTERED SECURITIES
None.
PART IV
ITEM 17. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The Company is providing Financial Statements pursuant to Item 18 below.
ITEM 18. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
See pages F-3 through F-30, incorporated by reference.
ITEM 19. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
(a) FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The following Consolidated Financial Statements, together with the report
of Siddharta, Siddharta & Harsono, a member firm of Coopers & Lybrand
International, thereon are filed as part of this Annual Report.
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INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS............................... F-1
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF PT POLYTAMA & SUBSIDIARIES
Independent Auditor's Report.............................. F-3
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 1997 and
1996................................................... F-5
Consolidated Statements of Income (Loss) for the Years
Ended December 31, 1997, 1996 and 1995................. F-7
Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity (Deficit)
for the Years Ended December 31, 1997, 1996 and 1995... F-8
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Years Ended
December 31, 1997, 1996 and 1995....................... F-9
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements............ F-11
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2.1* - Shareholders Agreement dated as of April 30, 1997 by and
between Nissho Iwai, ITOCHU, Cementhai Chemicals (Singapore)
Pte. Ltd, the Company, Tirtamas and Trans-Pacific Chemicals
(Pte.) Limited, (as amended by the First Amendment to the
Shareholders Agreement dated as of July 1, 1997 by and
between the same parties).
2.2* - Agreement of Receipt, Storing and Transmission of Propylene
in UP-VI Balongan dated November 26, 1996 by and between
Pertamina and the Company (as supplemented by the Addendum
of Agreement on Receipt, Storing and Transmission of
Propylene in Balongan UP-VI dated May 18, 1998 by and
between the same parties).
2.3 - Articles of Association of the Issuer (filed with
Registration Statement on Form F-1 (333-6854), Exhibit No.
3.1, and included herein by reference).
2.4 - Article of Association of the Company (filed with
Registration Statement on Form F-1 (333-6854), Exhibit No.
3.2, and included herein by reference).
2.5 - Form of Indenture among the Issuer, the Company and the Bank
of New York, as Trustee (filed with Registration Statement
on Form F-1 (333-6854), Exhibit No. 4.1, and included herein
by reference).
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2.6 - Form of Notes (filed with Registration Statement on Form F-1
(333-6854), Exhibit No. 4.2, and included herein by
reference).
2.7 - Form of Guarantee (filed with Registration Statement on Form
F-1 (333-6854), Exhibit No. 4.3, and included herein by
reference).
2.8 - Form of Deed of Grant of Security Rights ("Security Deed")
(filed with Registration Statement on Form F-1 (333-6854),
Exhibit No. 4.4, and included herein by reference).
2.9 - Form of Power of Attorney to Sell the Property (filed with
Registration Statement on Form F-1 (333-6854), Exhibit No.
4.5, and included herein by reference).
2.10 - Form of Fiduciary Transfer of Proprietary Rights for
Security Purposes (filed with Registration Statement on Form
F-1 (333-6854), Exhibit No. 4.6, and included herein by
reference).
2.11 - Form of Assignment of Insurance Proceeds (filed with
Registration Statement on Form F-1 (333-6854), Exhibit No.
4.7, and included herein by reference).
2.12 - Form of Assignment of Rights (filed with Registration
Statement on Form F-1 (333-6854), Exhibit No. 4.8, and
included herein by reference).
2.13 - Form of Fiduciary Assignment of Accounts (Subsidiary
Investment Account) (filed with Registration Statement on
Form F-1 (333-6854), Exhibit No. 4.9, and included herein by
reference).
2.14 - Form of Collateral Agency Agreement (filed with Registration
Statement on Form F-1 (333-6854), Exhibit No. 4.10, and
included herein by reference).
2.15 - Polypropylene Spheripol Process Licence and Process Design
Package Agreement dated April 21, 1993 between Himont
Incorporated and the Company (pursuant to a Novation
Agreement dated July 7, 1994 from Tirtamas) (filed with
Registration Statement on Form F-1 (333-6854), Exhibit No.
10.1, and included herein by reference).
2.16 - Amended and Restated Propylene Supply Agreement dated June
4, 1997 between BP Chemicals, S.E.A. Pte Ltd and the Company
(filed with Registration Statement on Form F-1 (333-6854),
Exhibit No. 10.2, and included herein by reference).
2.17 - Amended and Restated Polypropylene Offtake Agreement dated
June 2, 1997 between BP Asia Trading Pte Ltd and the Company
(filed with Registration Statement on Form F-1 (333-6854),
Exhibit No. 10.3, and included herein by reference).
2.18 - Statement of Eligibility under the Trust Indenture Act of
1939, as amended, of the Bank of New York, as Trustee under
the Indenture (filed with Registration Statement on Form F-1
(333-6854), Exhibit No. 25, and included herein by
reference).
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GLOSSARY
"Affiliate" of any specified Person means any other Person, directly or
Indirectly, controlling or controlled by or under direct or indirect common
control with such specified Person. For the purposes of this definition,
"control" when used with respect to any Person means the power to direct the
management and policies of such Person, directly or indirectly, whether through
the ownership of voting securities, by contract or otherwise; and the terms
"controlling" and "controlled" have meanings correlative to the foregoing.
"Board of Directors" means (i) in relation to the Company, the Board of
Directors of the Company and (ii) in relation to the Issuer, the board of
Managing Directors of the Issuer and, in each case, any committee thereof duly
authorized to act on behalf of such Board of Directors. Any determination to be
made, or approval to be given, by a Board of Directors shall be made by a
majority of the members having no personal stake in such determination or
approval.
"BP" means The British Petroleum Company Plc, one of the world's largest
Petroleum and Petrochemical companies and the parent of BP Chemicals Investment
Limited, a 10% shareholder in the Company.
"BP Asia" means BP Asia Trading Pte., Ltd., a company incorporated under
the laws of Singapore and an Affiliate of BP.
"BP Chemicals" means BP Chemicals S.E.A. Pte., Ltd., a company incorporated
under the laws of Singapore and an Affiliate of BP.
"BP Investments" means BP Chemicals Investments Limited, a company
incorporated under the laws of the United Kingdom and a 10% shareholder of the
Company. BP Investments is a subsidiary of BP.
"Cash Conversion Costs" means the cost of converting propylene into
polypropylene as measured by cost of sales excluding propylene and depreciation
(and without regard to royalties).
"Default" means any event which is, or after notice or passage of time or
both would be, an Event of Default.
"(LOGO)P" or "Delta P" means the difference between the price per tonne
received for polypropylene and the price per tonne paid for propylene. For
(LOGO)Ps prior to December 31, 1997, the Company calculated (LOGO)P on a per
tonne basis by subtracting from the average sales price per tonne for all
polypropylene sales during the applicable period, the per tonne cost of the
propylene consumed during the same period. For periods subsequent to December
31, 1997, the Company has begun to use the per tonne costs of the propylene
charged to the cost of sales associated with the polypropylene sold.
"Guarantee" means the guarantee of the Notes by the Company pursuant to the
Indenture.
"Holder" or "Noteholder" means the Person in whose name a Note is
registered on the Registrar's books.
"Importation Agreement" means The Agreement of Receipt, Storing and
Transmission of Propylene in UP-V1 Balongan, dated November 26, 1996, between
Pertamina and the Company (as supplemented by the Addendum of Agreement on
Receipt, Storing and Transmission of Propylene in Balongan UP-V1 dated May 18,
1998 between the same parties.)
"Indenture" means Indenture dated as of June 1, 1997 (as the same may from
time to time be amended, supplemented or otherwise modified) relating to the
Notes between the Issuer, the Company, as Guarantor, and The Bank of New York,
as Trustee.
"ITOCHU" means Itochu Corporation, a company incorporated under the laws of
Japan and a leading Japanese general trading company.
"Nissho Iwai" means Nissho Iwai Corporation, a company incorporated under
the laws of Japan and a 10% shareholder of the Company. Nissho Iwai is a leading
Japanese general trading company.
"On-Stream Factor" means, for any period, the measure of operating
efficiency of a plant, expressed as a percentage, determined by dividing (i) the
number of days a plant was actually in operation during such
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period by (ii) the number of days in the relevant period less the number of days
such plant was shutdown for scheduled maintenance or external factors such as
the unavailability of propylene.
"Pertamina" means Indonesia's national oil company, Perusahaan Pertambangan
Minyak Dan Gas Bumi Negara.
"Pertamina Refinery" means the oil refinery owned by Indonesia's national
oil company, Perusahaan Pertambangan Minyak Dan Gas Bumi Negara, which is
located adjacent to the Plant in Balongan, West Java and which produces
propylene.
"Plant" means all of the buildings, constructions, facilities and
appurtenances comprising or related to the Company's existing or future
polypropylene and other production facilities located on the Plant Site, and any
and all planned machinery, fixtures, fittings, equipment and improvements and
additions now existing or in the future affixed to or forming part of the Plant
Site, such buildings, constructions, facilities and appurtenances (including,
without limitation, replacements thereof or additions thereto) which by their
nature and according to the prevailing laws may be considered as immovable
properties.
"Plant Site" means the approximately 24 hectares of land owned by the
Company in Desa Limbangan, Kecamatan Juntinyuat, Kabupaten Indramayu, West Java,
Indonesia, represented by Hak Guna Bangunan titles nos. 1, 2 and 3.
"Polypropylene Offtake Contract" means the Amended and Restated
Polypropylene Offtake Agreement between the Company and BP Asia dated as of July
4, 1994, as amended and restated as of June 2, 1997.
"Polytama II" P.T. Trans-Pacific Polypropylene Indonesia, a limited
liability company incorporated under the laws of Indonesia. Polytama II is the
Unrestricted Subsidiary that is 82% owned by the Company and that was
established to build and operate a polypropylene plant in Tuban, East Java with
an expected production capacity of 200,000 tonnes per annum.
"Polytama II Account" means one or more accounts established by Polytama II
at the principal banking office of the Collateral Agent in Jakarta, and
elsewhere as may be agreed by Polytama II and the Collateral Agent, and
maintained for the benefit of the holders of the Notes to hold proceeds from any
investment by the Company in Polytama II Equity.
"Primary Catalyst" means a mixture of solid titanium tetrachloride and
magnesium chloride.
"Production Capacity" means the level at which a plant is capable of
producing polypropylene, measured in tonnes per year, assuming an On-Stream
Factor of 98% and 10 days per year of planned shutdown for maintenance. Actual
production of a plant may differ from Production Capacity due to reductions or
shut downs in production resulting from the unavailability of propylene,
mechanical problems or other factors.
"Prospectus" means the final prospectus dated June 9, 1997 used in
connection with the offer and sale of the Notes.
"Propylene Supply Contract" means the Amended and Restated Propylene Supply
Agreement between BP Chemicals and the Company, dated May 18, 1993, as amended
and restated as of June 4, 1997.
"Siam Cement" means The Siam Cement Public Company Limited, a company
incorporated under the laws of the Kingdom of Thailand.
"Subsidiary" means, in respect of any Person, any corporation, association,
partnership or other business entity of which more than 50% of the total voting
power of shares of Capital Stock or other interests (including partnership
interests) entitled (without regard to the occurrence of any contingency) to
vote in the election of directors, managers or trustees thereof is at the time
owned or controlled, directly or indirectly, by (i) such Person, (ii) such
Person and one or more Subsidiaries of such Person or (iii) one or more
Subsidiaries of such Person.
"Subsidiary Investment Account" means the account established by the
Company at the principal banking office of the Collateral Agent in Jakarta, and
maintained for the benefit of the holders of the Notes to hold proceeds from the
offering designated to be used under the Indenture for investments in Polytama
II.
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"Tirtamas" means P.T. Tirtamas Majutama, a company incorporated under the
laws of the Republic of Indonesia and an 80% shareholder of the Company.
"TPPI" means P.T. Trans-Pacific Petrochemical Indotama, a company
incorporated under the laws of Indonesia and an Affiliate of the Company.
"Upstream Facilities" means a new petrochemical complex with a capacity of
3.0 million tonnes per annum of olefins, aromatics and petroleum products to be
constructed near the city of Tuban, East Java by an Affiliate of Tirtamas, and
others.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act
of 1934, the registrant certifies that it meets all of the requirements for
filing on Form 20-F and has duly caused this annual report to be signed on its
behalf by the undersigned, hereunto duly authorized.
P.T. Polytama Propindo
(Registrant)
By /s/ HONGGO WENDRATNO
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Name: Honggo Wendratno
Title: President Director
Date: June 29, 1998
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PT POLYTAMA PROPINDO AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1997, 1996 AND 1995
CONTENTS
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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT................................ F-3
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
DECEMBER 31, 1997 AND 1996................................ F-5
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (LOSS)
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1997, 1996 AND 1995...... F-7
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT)
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1997, 1996 AND 1995...... F-8
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1997, 1996 AND 1995...... F-9
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.............. F-11
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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT
No.: L97 - 1601 - 98.
The Shareholders, Board of Commissioners
and Board of Directors
PT Polytama Propindo and Subsidiaries:
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of PT Polytama
Propindo and subsidiaries (the "Company") as of December 31, 1997 and 1996, and
the related consolidated statements of income (loss), shareholders' equity
(deficit), and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended
December 31, 1997. These financial statements are the responsibility of the
Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these
financial statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards established by the Indonesian Institute of Accountants, which are
substantially similar to the generally accepted auditing standards in the United
States of America. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to
obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of
material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence
supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit
also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates
made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement
presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our
opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly,
in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of PT Polytama
Propindo and subsidiaries as of December 31, 1997 and 1996, and the consolidated
results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the three years in
the period ended December 31, 1997, in conformity with accounting principles
generally accepted in Indonesia.
As discussed in Note 2e to the Consolidated Financial Statements, the
Company changed its method of accounting for foreign exchange losses in 1997.
Generally accepted accounting principles in Indonesia vary in certain
significant respects from accounting principles generally accepted in the United
States of America. Application of generally accepted accounting principles in
the United States of America would have affected results of operations for each
of the three years in the period ended December 31, 1997 and shareholders'
equity (deficit) as of December 31, 1996 and 1997, to the extent summarized in
Notes 21 and 22 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
As discussed in Note 26 to the Consolidated Financial Statements, the
operations of the Company have been significantly affected, and are expected to
continue to be affected for the foreseeable future, by the country's economic
crisis. As a result, there are significant uncertainties that may affect future
operations, and the recoverability of the Company's assets.
The accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared
assuming that the Company will continue to operate as a going concern. As
discussed in the Note 1d to the Consolidated Financial Statements, the Company
incurred a net loss of Rp.145,529 million in 1997, and had a working capital
deficit and shareholders' deficit of Rp.125,287 million and Rp.74,777 million,
respectively, as of December 31, 1997. In addition, the Company failed to make
the interest payments on its Guaranteed Secured Notes due on June 15, 1998. As a
result of the non-payment of interest, the holders of the Guaranteed Secured
Notes may, after the expiration of a grace period, declare the entire amount of
such indebtedness due and payable immediately. These matters raise substantial
doubt about the Company's ability to continue as a going concern and, therefore,
whether it will realize its assets and extinguish its liabilities in the normal
course of business and at the amounts stated in the financial statements.
Management's plans in regard to these matters are also described in Note 1d. The
accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements do not include any
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adjustments relating to the recoverability and classification of recorded
assets, or the amounts and classification of liabilities that might be necessary
in the event the Company cannot continue in existence.
SIDDHARTA SIDDHARTA & HARSONO
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
A MEMBER FIRM OF COOPERS &
LYBRAND INTERNATIONAL
/s/ ISTATA T. SIDDHARTA
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Drs. Istata T. Siddharta
Public Accountant
License No. SI.1415/MK.17/1995.
Jakarta, March 24, 1998, except for Notes 1d, 8, 15, 25, 26 and 27,
as to which the date is June 26, 1998.
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PT POLYTAMA PROPINDO AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
DECEMBER 31, 1997 AND 1996
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(RP. IN MILLIONS)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash on Hand and in Banks................................. 6,897 57,099
Short-Term Time Deposits.................................. 3 100 79,668
Trade Receivables:........................................ 4
Third parties.......................................... 27,941 73,183
Related parties........................................ 551 4,700
Other Receivables......................................... 2,969 6,915
Inventories............................................... 5 14,103 37,420
Prepaid Taxes............................................. 6 1,116 2,715
Prepaid Expenses.......................................... 2,187 2,373
------- ---------
Total Current Assets................................... 55,864 264,073
------- ---------
FIXED ASSETS, NET........................................... 7 362,144 817,874
------- ---------
OTHER ASSETS
Restricted Cash........................................... 8 -- 234,651
Deferred Financing Charges, Net........................... 9 4,225 21,112
Long-Term Prepaid Expenses................................ 360 219
Security Deposits......................................... 324 168
Advance Payment for Fixed Assets.......................... -- 65
------- ---------
Total Other Assets..................................... 4,909 256,215
------- ---------
Total Assets........................................... 422,917 1,338,162
======= =========
</TABLE>
See Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements, which form an integral part
of these financial statements.
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PT POLYTAMA PROPINDO AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
DECEMBER 31, 1997 AND 1996
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
NOTE 1996 1997
------- ----------- -----------
(RP. IN MILLIONS)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT)
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Short-Term Debt........................................... 10 330,820 159,215
Trade Payables:........................................... 11
Third parties.......................................... 2,626 4,387
Related parties........................................ 8,641 70,923
Payables for Plant Construction........................... 12 -- 131,282
Taxes Payable............................................. 13 1,023 8,542
Other Payables and Accruals:.............................. 14
Third parties.......................................... 6,822 13,386
Related parties........................................ 3,103 1,625
------- ---------
Total Current Liabilities.............................. 353,035 389,360
------- ---------
LONG-TERM DEBT.............................................. 15 -- 1,020,000
------- ---------
MINORITY INTEREST........................................... -- 3,579
------- ---------
COMMITMENTS................................................. 19
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT)
COMMON STOCK
Authorized 45,000,000 shares, par value Rp.2,017 (US$1)
per share, outstanding 45,000,000 shares as of
December 31, 1997 and 1996........................... 16 90,765 90,765
ADDITIONAL PAID-IN CAPITAL................................ 17 5,285 5,285
TRANSLATION ADJUSTMENTS................................... -- 870
ACCUMULATED DEFICIT....................................... (26,168) (171,697)
------- ---------
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT)................... 69,882 (74,777)
------- ---------
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT)... 422,917 1,338,162
======= =========
</TABLE>
See Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements, which form an integral part
of these financial statements.
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PT POLYTAMA PROPINDO AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (LOSS)
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1997, 1996 AND 1995
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
NOTE 1995 1996 1997
---- ----------- ----------- -----------
(RP. IN MILLIONS)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
NET SALES:
Third parties........................................ 23 43,350 235,802 342,160
Related parties...................................... 20 -- 43,202 16,204
-------- --------- ---------
43,350 279,004 358,364
COST OF SALES.......................................... (40,997) (184,431) (273,384)
-------- --------- ---------
GROSS PROFIT........................................... 2,353 94,573 84,980
SELLING, GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES........... (14,488) (21,539) (25,842)
-------- --------- ---------
OPERATING INCOME (LOSS)................................ (12,135) 73,034 59,138
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSES):
Interest income...................................... 550 1,560 11,076
Income from insurance claim.......................... -- -- 10,855
Miscellaneous income (expenses)...................... 2,468 34 (796)
Interest expense and other financing charges......... (14,710) (31,684) (69,353)
Write-off of deferred financing charges.............. -- (9,942) (2,426)
Foreign exchange translation loss.................... (15,271) (7,749) (153,744)
-------- --------- ---------
INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE CORPORATE INCOME TAX.............. (39,098) 25,253 (145,250)
PROVISION FOR CORPORATE INCOME TAX..................... 18 -- -- (244)
-------- --------- ---------
INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE MINORITY INTEREST................. (39,098) 25,253 (145,494)
MINORITY INTEREST IN SUBSIDIARY'S PROFIT............... -- -- (35)
-------- --------- ---------
NET INCOME (LOSS)...................................... (39,098) 25,253 (145,529)
======== ========= =========
</TABLE>
See Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements, which form an integral part
of these financial statements.
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PT POLYTAMA PROPINDO AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT)
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1997, 1996 AND 1995
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1995 1996 1997
---------- ---------- -----------
(RP. IN MILLIONS)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
COMMON STOCK
Balance, beginning of the year............................ 66,862 90,765 90,765
Shares paid-up............................................ 23,903 -- --
------- ------- --------
BALANCE, END OF THE YEAR.................................... 90,765 90,765 90,765
======= ======= ========
ADDITIONAL PAID-IN CAPITAL
Balance, beginning of the year............................ 2,858 5,285 5,285
Shares paid-up............................................ 2,427 -- --
------- ------- --------
BALANCE, END OF THE YEAR.................................... 5,285 5,285 5,285
======= ======= ========
TRANSLATION ADJUSTMENTS
Balance, beginning of the year............................ -- -- --
Foreign exchange fluctuations............................. -- -- 870
------- ------- --------
BALANCE, END OF THE YEAR.................................... -- -- 870
======= ======= ========
ACCUMULATED DEFICIT
Balance, beginning of the year............................ (12,323) (51,421) (26,168)
Net income (loss) for the year............................ (39,098) 25,253 (145,529)
------- ------- --------
BALANCE, END OF THE YEAR.................................... (51,421) (26,168) (171,697)
======= ======= ========
</TABLE>
See Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements, which form an integral part
of these financial statements.
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PT POLYTAMA PROPINDO AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1997, 1996 AND 1995
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1995 1996 1997
------- ------- ---------
(RP. IN MILLIONS)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING
ACTIVITIES:
Net income (loss)........................................... (39,098) 25,253 (145,529)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash
provided by (used in) operating activities:
Depreciation of fixed assets.............................. 4,393 13,752 15,632
Amortization of deferred financing charges................ 666 1,270 3,107
Write-off of deferred financing charges................... -- 9,942 2,426
(Gain) loss on sales of fixed assets...................... 4 (18) 54
Proceeds from insurance claim............................. -- -- (10,855)
Minority interest in subsidiary's profit.................. -- -- 35
Foreign exchange loss from restatement of US Dollar
loan................................................... 15,081 -- 124,503
Translation adjustments................................... -- -- 998
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
(Increase) in trade receivables........................... (16,192) (12,300) (49,391)
(Increase) in other receivables........................... (99) (2,842) (3,946)
(Increase) in inventories................................. (9,363) (1,401) (23,317)
(Increase) decrease in prepaid taxes...................... 6,425 6,438 (1,599)
(Increase) decrease in prepaid expenses................... (2,309) 290 (45)
(Increase) decrease in security deposits.................. (860) 913 156
Increase (decrease) in trade payables..................... 24,380 (13,113) 64,043
Increase (decrease) in taxes payable...................... (511) (116) 7,519
Increase (decrease) in other payables and accruals........ 2,292 (3,909) 5,086
------- ------- ---------
Net cash provided by (used in)
operating activities................................. (15,191) 24,159 (11,123)
------- ------- ---------
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING
ACTIVITIES:
(Increase) in restricted cash............................. -- -- (111,620)
Decrease in payables for plant construction............... (18,463) (8,237) --
Acquisition of fixed assets............................... (3,515) (6,376) (5,664)
(Increase) decrease in advances for fixed assets.......... 146 -- (65)
Addition of plant construction in progress................ (65,110) (124) (4,829)
Proceeds from insurance claim............................. -- -- 10,855
Proceeds from sales of fixed assets....................... 447 206 52
------- ------- ---------
Net cash used in investing activities.................. (86,495) (14,531) (111,271)
------- ------- ---------
</TABLE>
See Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements, which form an integral part
of these financial statements.
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PT POLYTAMA PROPINDO AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1997, 1996 AND 1995
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1995 1996 1997
--------- --------- ---------
(RP. IN MILLIONS)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
(Increase) in deferred financing charges.................. (4,280) -- (22,420)
Proceeds from short-term debt............................. -- 330,820 177,134
Proceeds from long-term debt -- bank loan................. 86,703 -- --
Proceeds from long-term debt -- Guaranteed Secured
Notes.................................................. -- -- 485,200
Payment on short-term debt................................ -- -- (391,166)
Payment on long-term debt -- bank loan.................... -- (341,585) --
Share capital payments.................................... 23,903 -- --
Additional paid-in capital................................ 2,427 -- --
Proceeds from the issuance of subsidiary shares to
minority shareholders.................................. -- -- 3,416
--------- --------- ---------
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities.... 108,753 (10,765) 252,164
--------- --------- ---------
Net change in cash and cash equivalents..................... 7,067 (1,137) 129,770
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year.............. 1,067 8,134 6,997
--------- --------- ---------
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year.................... 8,134 6,997 136,767
========= ========= =========
Supplemental Disclosures (see Note 24).
</TABLE>
See Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements, which form an integral part
of these financial statements.
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PT POLYTAMA PROPINDO AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1997, 1996 AND 1995
1. GENERAL
a. Principles of consolidation
The Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of PT
Polytama Propindo and its subsidiaries (the Company).
b. Parent company PT. Polytama Propindo
PT. Polytama Propindo was established in the framework of Law No. 1/1967
and Law No. 11/1970 on foreign capital investment by deed of notary
public Mr. Harvey Tanuwidjaja Sondak SH dated October 29, 1993 No. 24,
amended by deed of the same notary public dated December 22, 1993 No.
43; these deeds were approved by the Minister of Justice under No.
C2-385 HT.01.01.TH.94 on January 13, 1994, registered at the Central
Jakarta Court of Justice under No. 127/1994 on January 19, 1994, and
published in Supplement No. 1965 to State Gazette No. 29 of April 13,
1994.
In accordance with Article 3 of the Articles of Association and
Notification of Presidential Approval from the Capital Investment
Coordination Board No. 83/I/PMA/1992 dated April 18, 1992, the Company
produces polypropylene. The Company was in development stage since its
establishment on October 29, 1993. During the Company's development
stage, the Company was constructing its factory at Balongan, Indramayu,
West Java. The construction was completed in 1995 and the commercial
operation commenced on August 1, 1995.
The Company has entered into an agreement with Montell North America
(formerly Himont Incorporated) ("Licensor"), in cooperation with Mitsui
Petrochemical Industries Ltd., Japan, to use the licensor's technology
and processes in the manufacture of polypropylene.
c. Subsidiaries
As of December 31, 1996 and 1995, the Company had no subsidiaries.
In 1997, the Company had two subsidiaries, Polytama International
Finance B.V. (the "Issuer"), and PT. Trans-Pacific Polypropylene
Indonesia ("Polytama II"). The Issuer is wholly owned by the Company.
The Issuer was organized solely for the purpose of issuing the
Guaranteed Secured Notes (the "Notes") and incurring other indebtedness
permitted under the Indenture pursuant to which the Notes were issued.
(See Note 15.)
Polytama II was established by deed of notary public Mr. Singgih Susilo
SH dated July 28, 1997 No. 11. The Company owns 82% of the shares of
Polytama II. The subsidiary was formed to engage in the business of
production, marketing and selling of polypropylene. As of December 31,
1997, commercial operations have not commenced.
d. Going concern
The accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared in
accordance with generally accepted accounting principles assuming that
the Company will continue to operate as a going concern and will be able
to realize its assets and discharge its liabilities in the normal course
of business for the foreseeable future. The Company has incurred a net
loss of Rp.145,529 million and had a working capital deficit and
shareholders' deficit of Rp.125,287 million and Rp.74,777 million,
respectively, at December 31, 1997. As discussed in Note 15 to the
Consolidated Financial Statements, the Company did not make the
scheduled semi-annual interest payment of US$11.25 million on the Notes
due on June 15, 1998. The Company does not currently have available the
financial resources to pay this obligation and is currently in the
process of obtaining the consents of the holders of the Notes to make
amendments to the Indenture to allow certain
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restricted funds to be used by the Company to make interest payments on
the Notes through June 15, 1999.
As discussed in Note 27 to the Consolidated Financial Statements, the
Company's operating results and cash flows for the period from February
1998 through June 1998 have been adversely affected by shutdowns at the
Pertamina Refinery which have, in turn, resulted in shutdowns at the
Company's manufacturing facilities. The Company's shutdown is covered
under business interruption insurance. The Company is still in
discussion with its insurers regarding the insurance claim and there can
be no assurance regarding the amount or timing of any insurance recovery
by the Company.
In addition, as discussed in Note 26 to the Consolidated Financial
Statements, the operations of the Company have been significantly
affected, and are expected to continue to be affected for the
foreseeable future, by the country's economic crisis.
Management expects that its efforts will result in maintaining the
liquidity necessary for the foreseeable future. However, no assurances
can be given that the Company will be successful in accomplishing these
objectives. Further, there can be no assurance that the Company will
achieve profitability. The Company's continuation as a going concern is
dependent upon attaining future profitable operations and upon its
ability to obtain adequate financing or capital. Because of the
uncertainties with respect to the ultimate resolution of the above
mentioned matters, there is substantial doubt about the Company's
ability to continue as a going concern. The accompanying Consolidated
Financial Statements do not include any adjustments relating to the
recoverability and classification of recorded assets, or the amounts and
classification of liabilities that might be necessary in the event the
Company cannot continue in existence.
2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The financial statements of the Company have been prepared in accordance
with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in Indonesia ("Indonesian
GAAP"). The preparation of financial statements in conformity with
generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make
estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and
liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date
of financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses
during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those
estimates. The financial statements also include additional disclosures in
order to conform more closely to the form and content required by the
Securities and Exchange Commission of the United States of America (the
"SEC").
a. Basis for preparation of financial statements
The Company's Financial Statements are prepared under the accrual basis
using the historical cost concept.
The statements of cash flows present the changes in cash and cash
equivalents from operating, investing and financing activities. The
Company considers short-term time deposits with original maturities of
three months or less to be cash equivalents. The statements of cash
flows are prepared using the indirect method.
b. Basis for preparation of Consolidated Financial Statements
The transactions and balances between the parent company and
subsidiaries were eliminated in consolidation; accordingly, the
Consolidated Financial Statements present only the results of the
transactions and balances with third parties.
c. Sales recognition
Sales are recognized at delivery of the goods to the customer, in
accordance with the terms of sale.
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d. Inventories
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value;
cost is computed using the monthly moving average method. Finished goods
and work in process include an appropriate proportion of fixed and
variable factory overhead in addition to materials and direct labor.
e. Foreign exchange translations
The Company's functional currency is the Indonesian Rupiah. Transactions
in foreign currencies are translated into Rupiah at the rates prevailing
at the date of the transaction.
Year end balances of monetary assets and monetary liabilities in foreign
currencies are translated into Rupiah at balance sheet date middle rates
as quoted by the Company's major banker: as of December 31, 1997,
Rp.5,100/US$; as of December 31, 1996, Rp.2,363/US$.
Foreign exchange gains (losses), realized and unrealized, are recognized
in the statement of income (loss) for the current year, except that in
1997, the Company adopted Interpretation of Statement of Financial
Accounting Standard (ISFAS) No. 4, "Interpretation on Paragraph 32 of
Statement of Financial Accounting Standard No. 10 on the Allowed
Alternative Treatment for Exchange Differences," where certain amounts
of foreign exchange losses were capitalized to fixed assets, due to the
severe depreciation, as defined in the related ISFAS, of the Rupiah
against the U.S. Dollar. The Company capitalized Rp.340,200 million of
foreign exchange losses to fixed assets in 1997.
f. Fixed assets
Land rights are stated at cost and not amortized.
Fixed assets are stated at cost, net of accumulated depreciation. Fixed
assets, other than plant and equipment and land rights, are depreciated
using the straight-line method, over estimated useful lives as follows:
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Building......................... 20 years
Technical research laboratory
equipment...................... 16 years
Automobiles and trucks........... 5 years
Furniture and office equipment... 5 years
Telecommunication equipment...... 5 years
Computer hardware and software... 5 years
Fire and safety equipment........ 5 years
</TABLE>
Plant and equipment are depreciated using the units-of-production method
beginning from the commencement of commercial operations (see Note 1b).
The estimated life for the plant and equipment is for the production of
3,250,000 tonnes of polypropylene. In 1996, following the successful
completion of a production enhancement program, the Company revised the
estimated useful life for the plant and equipment based on third-party
engineering estimates from 3,250,000 tonnes to 4,500,000 tonnes. The
aggregate effect of this change was to decrease depreciation expense for
the year ended December 31, 1996 by approximately Rp.3,380,000,000.
Normal maintenance expenses are charged to the statement of income
(loss) in the period incurred, while improvements which increase the
useful life are capitalized. Fixed assets which are no longer utilized
or sold are removed from the related group of fixed assets, and the
gains (losses) are recorded in the statement of income (loss) for the
period.
During the construction of the Company's manufacturing facilities,
financing charges were capitalized in proportion to the average amount
of accumulated expenditures during the period. Financing charges include
interest on debt used to finance the construction in progress, and
amortization of the deferred financing charges. Capitalization of
financing charges ceased upon the commencement of commercial operations.
Financing charges capitalized in 1995 amounted to Rp.5,769 million.
The Company reviews its long-lived assets for impairment whenever events
or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an
asset may not be recoverable. As a result of the
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conditions discussed in Note 26, it is at least reasonably possible that
the estimates utilized by the Company as a basis for supporting the
carrying amounts of certain long-lived assets will change in the near
term.
g. Deferred financing charges
Debt issuance costs and other directly related costs incurred in
connection with the Notes/borrowing facilities issued by the Company are
recorded as deferred financing charges and are amortized over the period
of the respective debt instruments.
h. Translation of subsidiaries' financial statements denominated in
foreign currencies
The asset and liability accounts of subsidiaries, which are denominated
in foreign currencies, are translated into Rupiah using balance sheet
date rates, while the income statement accounts are translated using the
average rates during the related year. Foreign exchange differences
resulting from the translation are presented as a separate account in
the shareholders' equity section of the balance sheet.
i. Provision for Corporate Income Tax
The provision for Corporate Income Tax is based on the current year
profit on an income tax basis (accounting pretax income after income tax
basis adjustments for permanent and timing differences and loss
carryforwards under current tax laws). No effect is given for temporary
differences between the recognition of income and expenses for
accounting purposes and for income tax purposes, nor is there any
recognition of future income tax benefits arising from loss
carryforwards.
j. Employee pension, postretirement and postemployment benefits
Under Indonesian law, the Company must contribute to Perum ASTEK, a
Government owned company which provides employees with a defined benefit
social security scheme. For the three years ended December 31, 1997, the
Company contributed Rp.173 million, Rp.252 million and Rp.152 million,
respectively, to Perum ASTEK. Contributions to Perum ASTEK are defined
by statutes and, since the Company has made all required contributions,
the Company does not have funding liabilities with respect to prior
periods.
k. Reclassifications
Certain reclassifications have been made to the 1995 and 1996 amounts to
conform to current year presentation.
3. SHORT-TERM TIME DEPOSITS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1996 1997
---------- ----------
(RP. IN MILLIONS)
<S> <C> <C>
Deutsche Bank AG, Jakarta, Rupiah, call deposit, period from
November 4, 1997 - February 26, 1998, interest rate of
13.5% - 14.65% per annum ................................. -- 30,668
The Chase Manhattan Bank, Jakarta, Rupiah, period from
December 30, 1997 - January 5, 1998, interest rate at
17.75% per annum.......................................... -- 25,000
The Chase Manhattan Bank, Hong Kong, Rupiah, call deposit,
interest rate 3% per annum................................ -- 24,000
PT Sanwa Indonesia Bank, Jakarta, period December 12, 1996 -
January 13, 1997, interest rate 12% per annum............. 100 --
------ ------
100 79,668
====== ======
</TABLE>
The short-term time deposits with Deutsche Bank AG, Jakarta are held as
collateral for the Letter of Credit Facility (see Note 10).
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4. TRADE RECEIVABLES
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1996 1997
---------- ----------
(RP. IN MILLIONS)
<S> <C> <C>
Domestic.................................................... 27,192 70,010
Export:
Third parties............................................. 749 3,173
Related parties........................................... 551 4,700
------ ------
1,300 7,873
------ ------
28,492 77,883
====== ======
</TABLE>
All of the trade receivables were pledged as collateral for the short-term
debt facilities (see Note 10).
5. INVENTORIES
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1996 1997
---------- ----------
(RP. IN MILLIONS)
<S> <C> <C>
Finished goods.............................................. 3,349 23,787
Work in process............................................. 2,298 2,289
Raw and supplementary materials............................. 8,048 11,069
Packaging materials......................................... 408 275
------ ------
14,103 37,420
====== ======
</TABLE>
Substantially all of the inventories were pledged as collateral for the
short-term debt facilities (see Note 10).
6. PREPAID TAXES
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1996 1997
---------- ----------
(RP. IN MILLIONS)
<S> <C> <C>
VAT......................................................... 505 1,842
Import tax -- Article 22.................................... 611 873
------ ------
1,116 2,715
====== ======
</TABLE>
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7. FIXED ASSETS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1996
-------------------------------------------------
BEGINNING ADDITIONS/ DISPOSALS/ ENDING
BALANCE TRANSFERS TRANSFERS BALANCE
---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
(RP. IN MILLIONS)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Acquisition cost:
Land rights.................................... 5,588 -- -- 5,588
Building....................................... 62,099 98 -- 62,197
Plant and equipment............................ 286,263 4,946 -- 291,209
Technical research laboratory equipment........ 11,034 200 -- 11,234
Automobiles and trucks......................... 2,392 754 (290) 2,856
Furniture and office equipment................. 962 133 -- 1,095
Telecommunication equipment.................... 110 12 -- 122
Computer hardware and software................. 5,478 233 (9) 5,702
Fire and safety equipment...................... 193 -- -- 193
------- ------- ------- -------
Total....................................... 374,119 6,376 (299) 380,196
------- ------- ------- -------
Accumulated depreciation and amortization:
Building....................................... (1,035) (2,485) -- (3,520)
Plant and equipment............................ (2,139) (8,830) -- (10,969)
Technical research laboratory equipment........ (280) (700) -- (980)
Automobiles and trucks......................... (540) (517) 107 (950)
Furniture and office equipment................. (149) (354) -- (503)
Telecommunication equipment.................... (18) (24) -- (42)
Computer hardware and software................. (368) (769) 4 (1,133)
Fire and safety equipment...................... (6) (73) -- (79)
------- ------- ------- -------
Total....................................... (4,535) (13,752) 111 (18,176)
------- ------- ------- -------
Net book value................................... 369,584 (7,376) (188) 362,020
Plant Construction in Progress................... -- 2,160 (2,036) 124
------- ------- ------- -------
369,584 (5,216) (2,224) 362,144
======= ======= ======= =======
</TABLE>
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1997
-------------------------------------------------
BEGINNING ADDITIONS/ DISPOSALS/ ENDING
BALANCE TRANSFERS TRANSFERS BALANCE
---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
(RP. IN MILLIONS)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Acquisition cost:
Land rights.................................... 5,588 -- -- 5,588
Building....................................... 62,197 54,149 -- 116,346
Plant and equipment............................ 291,209 275,385 -- 566,594
Technical research laboratory equipment........ 11,234 10,315 -- 21,549
Automobiles and trucks......................... 2,856 174 (188) 2,842
Furniture and office equipment................. 1,095 297 (13) 1,379
Telecommunication equipment.................... 122 78 (3) 197
Computer hardware and software................. 5,702 5,520 -- 11,222
Fire and safety equipment...................... 193 76 -- 269
------- ------- ------- -------
Total....................................... 380,196 345,994 (204) 725,986
------- ------- ------- -------
Accumulated depreciation:
Building....................................... (3,520) (2,498) -- (6,018)
Plant and equipment............................ (10,969) (10,635) -- (21,604)
Technical research laboratory equipment........ (980) (735) -- (1,715)
Automobiles and trucks......................... (950) (542) 91 (1,401)
Furniture and office equipment................. (503) (322) 5 (820)
Telecommunication equipment.................... (42) (24) 2 (64)
Computer hardware and software................. (1,133) (845) -- (1,978)
Fire and safety equipment...................... (79) (31) -- (110)
------- ------- ------- -------
Total....................................... (18,176) (15,632) 98 (33,710)
------- ------- ------- -------
Net book value................................... 362,020 330,362 (106) 692,276
Plant Construction in Progress................... 124 125,604 (130) 125,598
------- ------- ------- -------
362,144 455,966 (236) 817,874
======= ======= ======= =======
</TABLE>
In 1997, the Company capitalized foreign exchange losses in the amount of
Rp.340,200 million in fixed assets.
Land rights represent factory site of approximately 24 hectares, at desa
Limbangan, kecamatan Juntinyuat, kabupaten Indramayu, West Java.
Plant construction in progress for 1997 represent the construction costs
for a polypropylene manufacturing facility of PT. Trans-Pacific
Polypropylene Indonesia (subsidiary) in Tuban, East Java.
Substantially all of the Company's real property including the land rights,
building, facilities and other assets related thereto are pledged as
collateral for the Notes (see Note 15).
8. RESTRICTED CASH
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1996 1997
---------- ----------
(RP. IN MILLIONS)
<S> <C> <C>
The Chase Manhattan Bank, Jakarta, US$46,010,000,
period from December 29, 1997 - January 8, 1998,
interest rate at 6.4% per annum........................ -- 234,651
======= =======
</TABLE>
Represents the unused proceeds from the issuance of the Notes (see Note
15). In accordance with the provisions of the Indenture, these funds are
specifically designated for use in the construction and operation of the
polypropylene manufacturing plant of Polytama II (subsidiary). Accordingly,
the Company has classified these amounts as non-current assets.
As discussed in Note 15 to the Consolidated Financial Statements, the
Company did not make the scheduled semi-annual interest payments of
US$11.25 million on the Notes due on June 15, 1998 and is currently in the
process of obtaining the consents of the holders of the Notes to make
amendments to the
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Indenture to allow the restricted funds to be used by the Company to make
interest payments on the Notes.
These funds have been invested in highly liquid interest bearing deposits,
having maturities of three months or less, and are carried at cost which
approximates market.
9. DEFERRED FINANCING CHARGES
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1996 1997
---------- ----------
(RP. IN MILLIONS)
<S> <C> <C>
Payment of service fees to Nissho Iwai Corporation, Japan in
connection with long-term debt............................ 3,466 3,466
Accumulated amortization.................................... (895) (3,466)
---------- ----------
2,571 --
========== ==========
Payment of facility fees to the Bancroft Holdings B.V., a
related party of the Chase Manhattan Bank, Jakarta in
connection with short-term debt (Note 10)................. 1,654 1,654
Accumulated amortization.................................... -- (1,654)
---------- ----------
1,654 --
========== ==========
Debt issuance costs related to Guaranteed Secured Notes,
including the payment of underwriting fees and other
professional fees to several parties...................... -- 22,420
Accumulated amortization.................................... -- (1,308)
---------- ----------
-- 21,112
========== ==========
Total....................................................... 4,225 21,112
========== ==========
</TABLE>
The service fee paid to Nissho Iwai Corporation, Japan ("Nissho Iwai")
represents a payment of Rp.10,398 million made to Nissho Iwai pursuant to a
Service Agreement dated November 18, 1993, as amended under which Nissho
Iwai agreed to (i) arrange the US$148,000,000 long-term loan facility
provided by Sanwa Bank and other lenders, (ii) provide the Tranche B
portion of the Sanwa loan facility in the amount of US$35,520,000 and (iii)
continue to assist the Company through 2004 to arrange debt refinancing or
restructuring up to the amount of US$148,000,000. The Service Agreement
does not allocate the service fee among these services. Prior to December
31, 1996, the Company amortized the service fee on a straight-line basis
(which approximated for all periods reported the interest method) over the
term of the Sanwa loan facility, which was substantially the same as the
term of the Service Agreement. As of December 31, 1996, due to the
repayment of the Sanwa loan facility on December 27, 1996, the Company
wrote off Rp.5,141 million of the total unamortized services fee of
Rp.7,712 million, representing management's estimate of the portion of such
unamortized service fee allocable to the services relating to the Sanwa
loan facility (i.e. the services described in clauses (i) and (ii) above).
The balance of the unamortized service fee of Rp.2,571 million representing
management's estimate of the portion of such unamortized service fee
allocable to future services to be provided by Nissho Iwai under the
Service Agreement (i.e. the service described in clause (iii) above), was
not written off because as of December 31, 1996, the Company believed it
would continue to receive future benefits from such services.
In the second quarter of 1997, management reevaluated its plans and
intentions with respect to the Service Agreement and determined that it
will not utilize the services of Nissho Iwai to obtain financing in the
future under the Service Agreement, and as such that it is unlikely the
Company will receive any future benefits under the Service Agreement. This
determination was based on facts and circumstances arising after December
31, 1996, including further discussions with Nissho Iwai, the Company's
ability to obtain financing on its own and the Company's prospective
offering of US$200,000,000 of long-term
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bonds. Accordingly, during the second quarter of 1997, the Company wrote
off the remaining unamortized balance of the Nissho Iwai service fee
amounting to Rp.2,426 million.
10. SHORT-TERM DEBT
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1996 1997
---------- ----------
(RP. IN MILLIONS)
<S> <C> <C>
Deutsche Bank AG, Jakarta
Letter of Credit facility, outstanding balance
US$21,425,965, collateralized by the short-term time
deposits with Deutsche Bank AG amounting to Rp.30,668
million (see Note 3)................................... -- 109,273
Overdraft account, outstanding balance US$1,552,003....... -- 7,915
The Chase Manhattan Bank, Jakarta, Letter of Credit
facility, outstanding balance US$8,240,613................ -- 42,027
Bancroft Holdings, B.V. a related party of The Chase
Manhattan Bank, maximum facility US$140,000,000, due on
March 27, 1997, interest 1.75% above SIBOR (Singapore
Inter Bank Offered Rate) through June 27, 1997 and 2.5%
thereafter, secured by fiduciary transfer of proprietary
rights, first security deed of all the Company's fixed
assets, assignment of accounts receivables, assignment of
issuance proceeds and assignment of all of the Company's
bank accounts, drawdown balance at December 31, 1996
US$140,000,000............................................ 330,820 --
------- -------
330,820 159,215
======= =======
</TABLE>
Deutsche Bank AG, Jakarta
1. On April 22, 1997, the Company obtained a credit facility in a maximum
amount of US$25,000,000, of which up to US$15,000,000 could be drawn
upon in the form of a Sight Letter of Credit and/or Usance Letter of
Credit only for the purchase of propylene and up to US$10,000,000 could
be drawn upon only for other working capital purposes. This facility
expires on April 30, 1998. The applicable interest rates are as follows:
-- Overdraft facility in United States Dollar currency, interest 2.25%
per annum above SIBOR
-- Overdraft facility in Rupiah currency, interest 18% per annum
-- Short-term Loan facility in United States Dollar currency, interest
2% per annum above SIBOR
-- Promissory Note facility in Rupiah currency, interest 0.75% per
annum above the Bank's Cost of Funds
2. On August 4, 1997, the Company obtained an additional credit facility
in a maximum amount of US$9,000,000 which could be drawn upon in the
form of a Sight Letter of Credit and/or Usance Letter of Credit only for
the purchase of propylene. This facility was subject to the further
limitation that, when aggregated with amounts outstanding under the
facilities described in the preceding paragraph, the aggregate
outstanding amounts under all facilities could not exceed US$25,000,000.
This facility expires on August 31, 1998. Other than described below,
this facility otherwise has the same terms as the facility described in
the preceding paragraph.
The Company shall furnish the Bank with the Assignment of Term Deposits
placed with the Bank in the amount of follows:
-- equal to 50% of the value of the Sight Letter of Credit and/or
Usance Letter of Credit or its equivalent in Indonesian Rupiah using
the Bank prevailing exchange rate on the opening date of the Sight
Letter of Credit and/or Usance Letter of Credit,
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-- equal to 100% of the value of the Sight Letter of Credit and/or
Usance Letter of Credit or its equivalent in Indonesian Rupiah using
the Bank prevailing exchange rate on the negotiation date.
The Chase Manhattan Bank, Jakarta
On June 6, 1997, the Bank has agreed to provide a one year short-term
credit facility in an aggregate principal amount of US$10,000,000 or its
equivalent in Rupiah. This facility expires on June 5, 1998 and is made
up of the following:
-- Demand loan facility, interest rate 1.375% per annum above the cost
of funds
-- Bill of Exchange Discounting facility, interest rate 1.25% per annum
above SIBOR
-- Letter of Credit facility
-- Post Import Finance facility, interest rate 1.375% above the 90 days
SIBOR and for offshore
Post Import Finance facility at the 0.5% above SIBOR.
Deutsche Bank AG, Jakarta, Chase Manhattan Bank, Jakarta and the Company
have entered into a sharing of security agreement which states that the
short-term debt are secured by the Fiduciary Transfer of Proprietary Rights
on the imported goods and assignment of account receivables with a pari
passu basis between Deutsche Bank AG and Chase Manhattan Bank.
The weighted average interest rate on short-term debt outstanding at
December 31, 1996 and 1997 was 6.3%.
11. TRADE PAYABLES
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1996 1997
--------- ---------
(RP. IN MILLIONS)
<S> <C> <C>
Domestic:
Third parties............................................. 481 1,822
Related parties........................................... 8,641 70,923
------ ------
9,122 72,745
Import...................................................... 2,145 2,565
------ ------
11,267 75,310
====== ======
</TABLE>
12. PAYABLES FOR PLANT CONSTRUCTION
Represents amounts as of December 31, 1997 for progress achieved against
invoices submitted by JGC Corporation, Japan ("JGC") to the Company's
subsidiary, Polytama II, under the Letter of Intent dated May 1, 1997 and
an amendment thereto dated October 1, 1997, for the construction of the
polypropylene plant in Tuban, East Java, Indonesia.
13. TAXES PAYABLE
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1996 1997
--------- ---------
(RP. IN MILLIONS)
<S> <C> <C>
Employee income withholding tax -- Article 21............... 153 246
Construction services withholding tax -- Article 23......... -- 3,082
Rent and other professional services withholding
tax -- Article 23......................................... 13 10
Interest, royalty and license fee withholding tax -- Article
26........................................................ 857 4,960
Corporate income tax for subsidiary......................... -- 244
------ ------
1,023 8,542
====== ======
</TABLE>
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14. OTHER PAYABLES AND ACCRUALS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1996 1997
------- --------
(RP. IN MILLIONS)
<S> <C> <C>
Third Parties:
Interest expense.......................................... 300 7,112
Royalty................................................... 3,165 1,426
Purchase of supplementary materials....................... 700 557
Commitment fee............................................ 1,654 --
Insurance................................................. 1 259
Transportation............................................ 434 1,981
Advance received.......................................... -- 351
Miscellaneous............................................. 568 1,700
----- ------
6,822 13,386
----- ------
Related Parties:
Service fee to Nissho Iwai Corporation, Japan (see Note
19).................................................... 1,103 1,322
PT. Tirtamas Majutama..................................... 2,000 --
PT. Trans-Pacific Petrochemical Indotama.................. -- 248
PT. Trans-Pacific Styrene Indonesia....................... -- 55
----- ------
3,103 1,625
----- ------
9,925 15,011
===== ======
</TABLE>
15. LONG-TERM DEBT
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1996 1997
---------- ----------
(RP. IN MILLIONS)
<S> <C> <C>
Guaranteed Secured Notes.................................... -- 1,020,000
========= =========
</TABLE>
On June 13, 1997, the Company, through a wholly owned subsidiary, Polytama
International Finance B.V. (the "Issuer") issued US$200 million of 11.25%
Guaranteed Secured Notes (the "Notes"). The net proceeds from the sale of
the Notes were used by the Company to extinguish certain indebtedness which
consisted of loans made to the Company by Bancroft Holdings, B.V., a
related party of The Chase Manhattan Bank, acquire 82% of the common shares
of PT Trans-Pacific Polypropylene Indonesia (Polytama II) and make
additional investments in Polytama II. Polytama II will construct and
operate a polypropylene production plant with an expected production
capacity of 200,000 tonnes per annum.
The terms of the Indenture governing the Notes contain covenants limiting,
among other things, the issuance of additional indebtedness by the Company,
the payment of dividends on, and redemption of capital stock, liens and
pari passu indebtedness, guarantees of the indebtedness of affiliates,
sales of assets, including collateral, transactions with affiliates, sales
of certain subsidiaries, activities of issuer subsidiary and sale/leaseback
transactions.
Interest on the Notes is payable on a semiannual basis commencing in
December 15, 1997. The Notes mature in 2007 and will not be redeemable at
the option of the Issuer prior to June 15, 2002. The Company did not make
the scheduled semi-annual interest payments of US$11.25 million on the
Notes due on June 15, 1998. The Company does not currently have available
the financial resources to pay this obligation. Under the terms of the
Indenture, the failure to pay interest does not become an "Event of
Default" until 30 days after the interest payment becomes due and payable.
The Company is currently in the process of obtaining the consents of the
holders of the Notes to make amendments to the Indenture to allow certain
restricted funds (see Note 8) to be used by the Company to make interest
payments on the Notes. In the event of non-payment of interest after the
30-day grace period, the holders of the Notes may declare the entire
principal amount of the Notes due and payable immediately.
The parent company has unconditionally guaranteed the payment of
obligations of the Issuer in respect of the Notes. The Notes and the
guarantee will be collateralized, on a pari passu basis with other existing
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and future Senior Indebtedness of the Company, by collateralizing certain
real property rights and moveable assets comprising, and insurance proceeds
and certain other assets relating to the Company's existing polypropylene
manufacturing plant in Indonesia.
In the event there is change in the control of the Company or a major
collateral disposition, as defined in the indenture related to the Secured
Notes, the Company may be required to repurchase all or any part of such
holder's Notes at a purchase price equal to 101% (or 100% in the event of a
Major Collateral disposition resulting from an involuntary loss, as defined
in the indenture related to the Secured Notes, of the principal amount
thereof, plus accrued and unpaid interest and additional amounts, if any.
Subject to certain conditions, the Issuer also will be required to make an
offer to holders to purchase a portion of the Notes at a purchase price of
101% of the principal amount thereof, plus accrued and unpaid interest and
additional amounts, if any, in the event the Company fails to use the
restricted funds (see Note 8) within specified time periods.
16. COMMON STOCK
The Company's authorized, fully issued and paid-up common stock amounted to
Rp.90,765,000,000 or US$45,000,000 (45,000,000 shares at Rp.2,017 (US$1)
per share), with the following shareholders:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
AUTHORIZED & FULLY ISSUED & PAID-UP COMMON STOCK
--------------------------------------------------
PAR VALUE
NUMBER OF -------------------------------------
SHARES US$ RP. %
---------- ---------- ----------------- ----
(000) (RP. IN MILLIONS)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
PT Tirtamas Majutama........................... 36,000,000 36,000 72,612.00 80
BP Chemicals Investments Ltd., UK.............. 4,500,000 4,500 9,076.50 10
Nissho Iwai Corporation, Japan................. 4,500,000 4,500 9,076.50 10
--------- --------- --------- ---
45,000,000 45,000 90,765.00 100
========= ========= ========= ===
</TABLE>
17. ADDITIONAL PAID-IN CAPITAL
Represents the difference between the share capital payments effected in US
Dollar at actual transaction rates and the rate determined for the
translation of the par value of the shares at Rp.2,017 to the US$:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1996 1997
----------- -----------
(RP. IN MILLIONS)
<S> <C> <C>
PT Tirtamas Majutama........................................ 3,965 3,965
BP Chemicals Investments Ltd., UK........................... 660 660
Nissho Iwai Corporation, Japan.............................. 660 660
------- -------
5,285 5,285
======= =======
</TABLE>
18. PROVISION FOR CORPORATE INCOME TAX
Income tax is calculated for each Company as a separate business entity
(Consolidated Financial Statements cannot be used as basis for income tax
calculation).
No provision for Corporate Income Tax is necessary for the parent company
for the years ended December 31, 1995 and 1997 as the Company did not
generate taxable income during the periods. The Company utilized tax loss
carryforwards of Rp.1,385 million during the year ended December 31, 1996.
At December 31, 1997, the parent company has a balance of Rp.182,810
million in tax loss carryforwards which expire in years 2000 through 2002.
No provision for Corporate Income Tax is necessary for PT Trans-Pacific
Polypropylene Indonesia for the year ended December 31, 1997 as the Company
did not generate taxable income during the year. PT Trans-Pacific
Polypropylene Indonesia reported a taxable loss of Rp.260 million
(accounting profit Rp.194 million).
Polytama International Finance B.V., had a taxable income for the period
ended December 31, 1997. Accordingly, the Company has recorded a provision
for income taxes of Rp.244 million.
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Under the taxation laws of Indonesia, the Company submits tax returns on
the basis of self-assessment. The tax authorities may assess or amend taxes
within 10 years after the date the tax was payable (5 years for fiscal
years ending before January 1, 1995).
19. COMMITMENTS
The Company has the following commitments:
Polypropylene Spheripol Process License and Process Design Package and
Operating and Technical Services Agreements with unrelated parties, Montell
North America Inc. (formerly Himont Incorporated) (in cooperation with
Mitsui Petrochemical Industries Ltd., Japan) the "License Agreement." The
Company pays running royalty as a percentage of net sales value up to a
specified maximum. Running royalties incurred for the three years ended
December 31, 1997 are Rp.417 million, Rp.3,600 million and Rp.3,444
million, respectively. The License Agreement commenced on April 21, 1993
and expires after 20 years.
Further the Company has agreements as follows:
The Company has a propylene supply agreement with BP Chemicals SEA Pte.,
Ltd. ("BP Chemicals"), an affiliate of BP Chemicals Investments Ltd., UK
(shareholder) to annually purchase between 80,000 to 180,000 tonnes of
propylene from BP Chemicals with the actual quantity within the range to be
set by the Company at a price of the average of the contract prices between
US Gulf polymer grade propylene and European propylene price, plus a supply
fee of 2.25% (which should be at least US$8 per tonne) and for propylene
sourced other than from the Pertamina Refinery, at BP's cost to procure
such propylene plus an additional delivery fee as incurred by BP Chemicals
for the logistic of the delivery. The propylene supply agreement with BP
Chemicals commenced on May 18, 1993 and shall terminate upon termination of
the agreement pursuant to which BP Chemicals purchases propylene from the
Pertamina Refinery.
The Company entered into a polypropylene offtake agreement with BP Asia
Trading Pte., Ltd. ("BP Asia"), an affiliate of BP Chemicals Investments
Ltd., UK (shareholder), where BP Asia would buy polypropylene the Company
could not otherwise sell to the extent such failure to otherwise sell
caused the Company to be unable to service its principal borrowing
facility. In its history, the Company has not used this offtake facility.
The polypropylene affiliate agreement with BP Asia commenced on July 4,
1994 and shall terminate once the payment obligations of the Company under
the Bancroft Holdings B.V. facility, or any refinancing thereof, have been
paid in full.
The Company has a catalyst supply agreement with Montell North America Inc.
(formerly Himont Incorporated) and Mitsui Petrochemical Industries, Ltd.,
Japan (further referred jointly as the "Suppliers"), pursuant to which the
Suppliers supply all the primary catalyst required by the Company. The
Company has the flexibility to purchase a lower priced catalyst of the same
quality from other suppliers after giving adequate opportunity to the
Suppliers to match the lower price. The catalyst supply agreement commenced
on March 27, 1995 and expires after 10 years, with an automatic one year
extension.
The Company has a management service agreement with Nissho Iwai
Corporation, Japan (shareholder) under which the Company should pay a
service fee of 0.75% from annual net domestic sales based on average
factory prices for the period times domestic sales volume, with a maximum
domestic sales volume of 100,000 tonnes per annum.
The Company's subsidiary, Polytama II, has been invoiced by JGC pursuant to
a Letter of Intent dated May 1, 1997 and an amendment thereto dated October
1, 1997 (collectively referred to as the "LOI"), under which construction
of a polypropylene plant in Tuban, East Java, Indonesia was contemplated.
The LOI contemplated the subsequent execution of an EPC contract with an
estimated total contract price of US$86,593,000, which was never executed.
As of December 31, 1997, based on a calculation of progress achieved
against invoices submitted by JGC, Polytama II has recorded US$26,930,423
in claims by JGC of which US$26,132,423 remains outstanding.
The Company, on behalf of Polytama II, paid to Montell Technology Company
BV, Netherlands (the "Licensor") and Mitsui Petrochemcial Industries, Ltd.,
license, process design package and other fees in
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the amount of US$873,910 through December 31, 1997 pursuant to the New
Plant Agreement between Licensor and Tirtamas dated April 10, 1997, which
agreement was subsequently assigned by Tirtamas to Polytama II on December
9, 1997.
20. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Significant transactions with related parties in 1995, 1996 and 1997 are as
follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1995 1996 1997
---------- ---------- ----------
(RP. IN MILLIONS)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Purchase of raw materials from BP Chemicals................ 28,701 132,423 234,317
Trade payables:
BP Chemicals (1995 US$8,909,018, 1996 US$3,636,448, 1997
US$13,993,459)........................................ 20,379 8,641 70,923
Other payables:
PT. Tirtamas Majutama (non-interest bearing)............. -- 2,000 --
PT. Tirtamas Majutama (Rp.3,300,000,000 and US$260,000,
interest 22% for Rupiah, no agreement and no repayment
schedule)............................................. 3,888 -- --
Nissho Iwai Corporation, Japan........................... -- 1,103 1,322
PT. Trans-Pacific Petrochemical Indotama................. -- -- 248
PT. Trans-Pacific Styrene Indonesia...................... -- -- 55
------ ------- -------
3,888 3,103 1,625
------ ------- -------
Sales:
BP Chemicals, Ltd. ...................................... -- 8,673 --
BP Singapore Pte, Ltd. .................................. -- 9,203 4,733
Nissho Iwai Hongkong Co., Ltd. .......................... -- 23,946 10,174
Nissho Iwai International (Singapore).................... -- 1,380 1,297
------ ------- -------
-- 43,202 16,204
------ ------- -------
Trade receivables:
Nissho Iwai Corp. ....................................... -- 1 --
Nissho Iwai Hongkong Co., Ltd. .......................... -- 550 2,987
Nissho Iwai International (Singapore).................... -- -- 1,675
BP Chemicals Trading Ltd. (Singapore).................... -- -- 38
------ ------- -------
-- 551 4,700
------ ------- -------
</TABLE>
The trade payables arise from the purchase of raw material from BP
Chemicals under a propylene supply agreement (see Note 19).
The other payables represent advances from the Company's majority
shareholder, PT Tirtamas Majutama.
The sales and trade receivables arise from the sale of polypropylene to
affiliates of the Company's shareholders.
21. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT DIFFERENCES BETWEEN ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES
FOLLOWED BY THE COMPANY AND UNITED STATES GENERALLY ACCEPTED
ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES
The accompanying financial statements have been prepared in accordance with
Indonesian GAAP which differs in certain significant respects from
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in the United States of America
("U.S. GAAP"). These differences are reflected in Note 22 and relate to the
items discussed in the following paragraphs:
a. In 1997, the Indonesian Institute of Accountants issued Interpretation
of Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (ISFAS) No. 4,
"Interpretation on Paragraph 32 of Statement of Financial Accounting
Standard No. 10 on the Allowed Alternative Treatment for Exchange
Differences."
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Under this accounting pronouncement, the Company has the option to
either capitalize or not capitalize foreign exchange losses resulting
from debt denominated in foreign currencies and the proceeds from the
debt were used for acquisition of fixed assets. In addition, this
pronouncement permits capitalization of foreign exchange losses only
when there is a severe depreciation in the value of the Rupiah. A severe
depreciation is defined as greater than 133% of the average depreciation
in the value of the Rupiah over the last three consecutive years. This
pronouncement specifies that, for 1997, the period from August 14, 1997
through December 31, 1997 meets the criteria of a severe depreciation.
Under U.S. GAAP, capitalization of foreign exchange losses is not
permitted.
The Company capitalized foreign exchange losses (see Note 2e) in the
amount of Rp.340,200 million for 1997.
b. Income taxes
Under Indonesian GAAP, the Company's income tax expense is based upon
the taxes payable method. Under this method, income tax expense as
reported in the financial statements is an estimate of the income tax
liability, if any, arising in the current year from the Company's
operations. No effect is given in the financial statements for temporary
differences between the recognition of income and expenses for
accounting purposes and for income tax purposes, nor is there any
recognition of future income tax benefits arising from loss
carryforwards.
Under U.S. GAAP, income tax expense is based upon the liability method
in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS)
No. 109, Accounting for Income Taxes. Under this method, deferred tax
assets and liabilities are recognized for temporary differences between
the financial and the tax bases of assets and liabilities at each
reporting date. Income tax expense for the period gives effect to
movements in those temporary differences. Should a tax loss which may be
carried forward and used to reduce future taxable income be incurred,
then the future benefit arising from this is recognized by the recording
of a deferred tax asset.
Under U.S. GAAP, when a deferred tax asset has been recognized, an
appropriate valuation allowance must be established if, based upon the
weight of available evidence, it is more likely than not that some or
all of the deferred tax asset might not be realized.
c. Capitalized interest
Under Indonesian GAAP, prior to January 1, 1997, the Company had the
option to either capitalize or not capitalize interest on debt incurred
for the express purpose of constructing an asset. Capitalization of
interest ceases when the asset is substantially complete and ready for
its intended purpose. Effective January 1, 1997, Indonesian GAAP
requires capitalization of interest as well as capitalization of foreign
exchange losses as part of the cost of getting the asset ready for its
intended use.
Under U.S. GAAP, interest on debt is required to be capitalized.
The Company had elected to capitalize interest and other financing
charges (see Note 2f) since its inception. Hence there are no
differences between Indonesian and U.S. GAAP as they relate to
capitalized interest for the periods presented.
d. License royalties and transportation cost
Under Indonesian GAAP, the Company classifies license royalties and
transportation costs as components of selling, general and
administrative expenses.
Under U.S. GAAP, license royalties and transportation costs are
classified as components of cost of sales and hence included in the
determination of gross profit. For the years ended December 31, 1996 and
1997, license royalties amounted to Rp.3,600 million and Rp.3,444
million, respectively and transportation costs amounted to Rp.8,984
million and Rp.8,028 million, respectively. Gross profit under U.S. GAAP
after deducting such royalty and transportation costs for the years
ended
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December 31, 1996 and 1997 would have been Rp.81,989 million and
Rp.73,508 million, respectively.
22. RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME (LOSS) AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT) TO
UNITED STATES GENERALLY ACCEPTED ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES
The following is a summary of the significant adjustments to net income
(loss) for the years ended December 31, 1995, 1996 and 1997 and to
shareholders' equity (deficit) as of December 31, 1996 and 1997 which would
be required if U.S. GAAP had been applied instead of Indonesian GAAP in the
financial statements.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1995 1996 1997
------- ------ --------
(RP. IN MILLIONS)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Net income (loss) in accordance with Indonesian GAAP........ (39,098) 25,253 (145,529)
Decrease due to:
Capitalized foreign exchange loss......................... -- -- (340,200)
------- ------ --------
Approximate net income (loss) in accordance with U.S.
GAAP(1)................................................... (39,098) 25,253 (485,729)
======= ====== ========
</TABLE>
--------------------
(1) Under U.S. GAAP, includes a Rp.9,942 million and Rp.2,426 million
extraordinary charge for the retirement of debt during the years ended
December 31, 1996 and 1997, respectively, which under Indonesian GAAP
has been recorded as an other expense item.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1996 1997
------ --------
(RP. IN MILLIONS)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Shareholders' equity (deficit) in accordance with Indonesian GAAP.... 69,882 (74,777)
Decrease due to:
Capitalized foreign exchange loss.................................. -- (340,200)
------ --------
Approximate shareholders' equity (deficit) in accordance with U.S.
GAAP............................................................... 69,882 (414,977)
====== ========
</TABLE>
The following is a reconciliation of U.S. GAAP shareholders' equity
(deficit) from December 31, 1995 to December 31, 1997:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
COMMON ADDITIONAL TRANSLATION ACCUMULATED
STOCK PAID-IN CAPITAL ADJUSTMENTS DEFICIT TOTAL
------ --------------- ----------- ----------- --------
(RP. IN MILLIONS)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Balance as of December 31, 1995..... 90,765 5,285 -- (51,421) 44,629
Net income.......................... -- -- -- 25,253 25,253
------ ----- --- -------- --------
Balance as of December 31, 1996..... 90,765 5,285 -- (26,168) 69,882
Translation adjustments............. -- -- 870 -- 870
Net loss............................ -- -- -- (485,729) (485,729)
------ ----- --- -------- --------
Balance as of December 31, 1997..... 90,765 5,285 870 (511,897) (414,977)
====== ===== === ======== ========
</TABLE>
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23. ADDITIONAL UNITED STATES GENERALLY ACCEPTED ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES
DISCLOSURES
The following information is presented on a U.S. GAAP basis
a. Income taxes
Substantially all of the Company's income was earned within Indonesia
during the three year period ended December 31, 1997, and accordingly,
the Company has not been subject to income taxes in other countries.
The reconciliation between approximate income (loss) before tax in
accordance with U.S. GAAP and net taxable income (loss) as determined
under Indonesian tax laws is as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1995 1996 1997
------- ------- --------
(RP. IN MILLIONS)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Approximate income (loss) before tax in accordance with
U.S. GAAP.............................................. (39,098) 25,253 (485,729)
Permanent differences:
Non-deductible expenses................................ 1,046 2,021 21,727
Non-assessable income.................................. (522) (1,531) (7,629)
------- ------- --------
Total permanent differences.............................. 524 490 14,098
------- ------- --------
Approximate income (loss) subject to income tax expense
(benefit) in accordance with U.S. GAAP................. (38,574) 25,743 (471,631)
Temporary differences:
Depreciation........................................... (38,157) (24,358) (18,227)
------- ------- --------
Total temporary differences.............................. (38,157) (24,358) (18,227)
------- ------- --------
Taxable income (loss) before the application of tax loss
carryforwards.......................................... (76,731) 1,385 (489,858)
Application of tax loss carryforwards.................... -- (1,385) --
------- ------- --------
Net taxable income (loss)................................ (76,731) -- (489,858)
======= ======= ========
</TABLE>
The non-deductible expenses are comprised mainly of employee benefits
which are not deductible for Indonesian tax purposes, and non-deductible
interest expense in proportion to the loan proceeds being put in
interest income generating accounts. The non-assessable income is
comprised of interest income which has already been subject to
withholding tax.
The reconciliation between income tax expense (benefit) and approximate
income (loss) subject to income tax expense (benefit) in accordance with
U.S. GAAP is as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1995 1996 1997
-------- -------- --------
(RP. IN MILLIONS)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Approximate income (loss) subject to income tax expense
(benefit) in accordance with U.S. GAAP............... (38,574) 25,743 (471,631)
Enacted maximum marginal tax rate...................... 30% 30% 30%
-------- -------- --------
Income tax expense (benefit) before adjustments........ (11,572) 7,723 (141,489)
Adjustments to income tax expense (benefit):
Increase (decrease) in valuation allowance........... 11,572 (7,723) 140,006
Arising from a change in the future expected maximum
marginal rate..................................... -- -- --
Arising from tax assessment.......................... -- -- 1,727
-------- -------- --------
Income tax expense (benefit)........................... -- -- 244
======== ======== ========
</TABLE>
As discussed in Note 21, under U.S. GAAP deferred tax asset and
liabilities are provided for temporary differences between the financial
reporting basis and the tax basis of the Company's assets and
liabilities, and a deferred tax asset is provided where there is a tax
loss carryforward.
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Furthermore, deferred tax assets are subject to valuation allowances if
it is more likely than not that the deferred tax asset will not be
realised. The sources of the Company's temporary differences, tax
effected at the marginal corporate tax rate in Indonesia of 30%, are as
follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1996 1997
-------- --------
(RP. IN MILLIONS)
<S> <C> <C>
Tax losses carried forward.................................. 26,082 171,556
Cumulative temporary differences............................ (18,808) (24,276)
-------- --------
7,274 147,280
======== ========
</TABLE>
The cumulative differences and tax losses carried forward above gave
rise to deferred tax assets and liabilities as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1996 1997
-------- --------
(RP. IN MILLIONS)
<S> <C> <C>
Deferred tax asset:
Opening balance........................................... 26,498 26,082
Activity during the period................................ (416) 145,474
-------- --------
26,082 171,556
Valuation allowance:
Opening balance........................................... (14,997) (7,274)
Activity during the period................................ 7,723 (140,006)
-------- --------
(7,274) (147,280)
-------- --------
Closing balance........................................... 18,808 24,276
Deferred tax liability:
Opening balance........................................... 11,501 18,808
Activity during the period................................ 7,307 5,468
-------- --------
Closing balance........................................... 18,808 24,276
-------- --------
Net deferred tax asset (liability).......................... -- --
======== ========
</TABLE>
b. Fair value of financial instruments
The following disclosure of the estimated fair value of financial
instruments is made in accordance with the requirements of SFAS No. 107,
Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments. The following
methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair market value of
each class of financial instrument for which it is practical to estimate
that value.
Cash, cash equivalents, and short-term deposits
The carrying value approximates fair value because of the short
maturities of these instruments.
Bank borrowings
The carrying value approximates fair value because of the short
maturities of these instruments, and/or the fact that interest is
determined based upon floating rates.
Long term debt
As a result of the economic conditions discussed in Note 26, the fair
value of the long-term debt cannot reasonably be estimated at present.
c. Segment information
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1995 1996 1997
-------- -------- --------
(RP. IN MILLIONS)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Sales to unaffiliated customers........................ 43,350 235,802 342,160
======== ======== ========
</TABLE>
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The Company operates principally in the production and sale of
polypropylene. Exports in 1996 and 1997 amounted to 29% and 11% of net
sales, respectively. Exports sales in 1996 and 1997 were made to
customers in Hong Kong, approximately Rp.25.9 billion and Rp.18.3
billion, Iran, approximately Rp.14.8 billion and Rp.12 billion, the
Philippines, approximately Rp.12.4 billion and Rp.4.2 billion, India,
approximately Rp.11.1 billion and Rp.0.6 billion, other Asian countries,
approximately Rp.15.9 billion and Rp.4.7 billion, other African
countries, approximately Rp.1.6 billion and Rp.0.5 billion and
Australia, approximately Rp.0.3 billion in 1996. The Company does not
maintain operations outside Indonesia.
For the years ended December 31, 1996 and 1997, there was one
individually significant customer. Sales to this non-related customer
for the years ended December 31, 1996 and 1997 were Rp.72,256 million
and Rp.141,327 million, respectively.
d. Tariff reduction on imported propylene
The Company received a one year tariff reduction from the Indonesian
Government, expiring in August 1997, for up to 192,850 tonnes of imports
of propylene. During the year ended December 31, 1996 and 1997, the
Company imported 10,335 tonnes and 8,420 tonnes of propylene and saved
approximately Rp.1,613 million and Rp.1,661 million of costs from the
tariff reduction.
e. Recent changes in U.S. GAAP
SFAS No. 130, "Reporting Comprehensive Income," establishes standards
for reporting and displaying of comprehensive income and its components
and is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 1997.
SFAS No. 131, "Disclosure about Segments of an Enterprise and Related
Information," establishes standards for public business enterprises
reporting information about operating segments in annual financial
statements and interim financial reports issued to shareholders. This
Statement is also effective for financial statements for fiscal years
beginning after December 15, 1997. SFAS No. 132 "Employers' Disclosures
about Pensions and other Postretirement Benefits" revises required
disclosures about pensions and postretirement benefit plans. The company
does not expect the adoption of SFAS Nos. 130, 131 and 132 to have a
material impact on the Consolidated Financial Statements or financial
statement disclosures.
f. Year 2000
The Company, like many owners of computer software, may be required to
modify portions of its software so that it will function properly in the
year 2000. The Company's information technology systems are maintained
under a maintenance arrangement with the primary vendor of its
information technology software. The vendor has warranted the
performance and functionality of the software such that it will operate
without interruption or substantial error during or after the calendar
year 2000. The Company's Distribution Control System ("DCS") for
operations to the Plant are maintained under a separate maintenance
agreement with the DCS vendor who has advised the Company that it does
not anticipate any difficulties in making the necessary modifications to
the DCS software to ensure compliance with the Year 2000 problems, and
such modifications will be done without additional charge to the Company
(i.e., without charges in excess of the annual maintenance fee paid by
the Company). Management anticipates that all necessary changes to its
software will be completed before December 31, 1998.
24. SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1995 1996 1997
---------- ---------- ----------
(RP. IN MILLIONS)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Cash paid during the year for interest..................... 24,345 30,814 58,114
Cash received during the year for interest................. 550 1,560 10,540
Cash paid during the year for income taxes................. -- -- --
</TABLE>
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25. ASSETS AND LIABILITIES DENOMINATED IN FOREIGN CURRENCIES
Assets and liabilities denominated in various foreign currencies, in
equivalent US Dollars, are as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1996 1997
-------- --------
US$000 US$000
<S> <C> <C>
Assets:
Cash on hand and in banks................................. 2,428 7,744
Trade receivables:
Third parties.......................................... 477 2,592
Related parties........................................ 232 922
Other receivables......................................... -- 127
Restricted cash........................................... -- 46,010
-------- --------
3,137 57,395
-------- --------
Liabilities:
Short-term debt........................................... (140,000) (31,218)
Trade payables:
Third parties.......................................... (809) (340)
Related parties........................................ (3,636) (13,993)
Payables for plant construction........................... -- (25,741)
Other payables and accruals:
Third parties.......................................... (2,233) (866)
Related parties........................................ (467) (339)
Long-term debt............................................ -- (200,000)
-------- --------
(147,145) (272,497)
-------- --------
Excess of liabilities over assets denominated in foreign
currencies, net........................................... (144,008) (215,102)
======== ========
</TABLE>
In August 1997, Bank Indonesia floated the Rupiah, allowing market forces
to determine the rate of exchange. As a result of this action, the Rupiah
exchange rate has been fluctuating significantly. The rate of exchange for
Rupiah against the US Dollar was approximately Rp.14,850/US$ at June 26,
1998.
At December 31, 1997, the Company has a net exposed liability position of
US$215.102 million. Had the rate of exchange at June 26, 1998 been used at
December 31, 1997, the potential foreign exchange losses would have
increased by approximately Rp.2,097,000 million causing accumulated deficit
to increase to approximately Rp.2,269,000 million and shareholders' deficit
to increase to approximately Rp.2,172,000 million.
26. ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT
Many Asia Pacific countries, including Indonesia, are experiencing adverse
economic conditions resulting mainly from significant currency depreciation
in the region, the principal consequences of which have been an extreme
lack of liquidity and highly volatile exchange and interest rates. The
Company has incurred a net loss of Rp.145,529 million in 1997, and had a
working capital deficit and shareholders' deficit of Rp.125,287 million and
Rp.74,777 million, respectively, as of December 31, 1997.
The operations of the Company have been significantly affected, and are
expected to continue to be affected for the foreseeable future, by the
country's economic crisis. The volatility in exchange rates has adversely
affected the Company's cost of funds, as well as its capacity to service
its debts since the Company's borrowings denominated in US Dollars have
increased significantly in Rupiah terms, and similarly, interest payments
on these borrowings have increased significantly in Rupiah terms. In
addition, the effects of the adverse economic conditions on the financial
condition of the Company's customers has slowed down sales and increased
credit risk inherent in receivables from customers. The economic crisis has
also involved tightening of available credit and stoppage or postponement
of various construction projects.
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Resolution of the adverse economic conditions are dependent on the fiscal
and monetary measures that may be taken by the government. Such actions are
beyond the Company's control as are their success in initiating and
achieving economic recovery. It is not possible to determine the future
effects ongoing adverse economic conditions may have on the Company's
financial position, liquidity and earnings, as well as the Company's
customers and suppliers.
27. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
Subsequent to December 31, 1997, the Company experienced a decrease in
production from February 1998 through June 1998 due to an interruption in
the Company's propylene supply from the Pertamina Refinery. The
interruption in propylene supply was due to shutdowns at the Pertamina
Refinery which have, in turn, resulted in shutdowns at the Company's
manufacturing facilities. The Company's manufacturing facilities were shut
down from February 28, 1998 through April 20, 1998 and again from May 1,
1998 through June 18, 1998. Pertamina has informed the Company that the
Pertamina Refinery does not expect to resume production until some time in
July 1998. These shutdowns have adversely affected operating results due to
the high cost of obtaining alternative sources of supply.
The Company's insurers have confirmed that the Company's shutdown is
covered under business interruption insurance. The Company is still in
discussion with its insurers regarding the insurance claim, and there can
be no assurance regarding the amount or timing of any insurance recovery by
the Company.
As discussed in Note 15 to the Consolidated Financial Statements, the
Company did not make the scheduled semi-annual interest payment of US$11.25
million on the Notes due on June 15, 1998. The Company does not currently
have available the financial resources to pay this obligation and is
currently in the process of obtaining the consents of the Noteholders to
make amendments to the Indenture to allow certain restricted funds to be
used by the Company to make interest payments on the Notes.
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
EXHIBIT
NUMBER DESCRIPTION
------- -----------
<S> <C> <C>
2.1* - Shareholders Agreement dated as of April 30, 1997 by and
between Nissho Iwai, ITOCHU, Cementhai Chemicals (Singapore)
Pte. Ltd, the Company, Tirtamas and Trans-Pacific Chemicals
(Pte.) Limited, (as amended by the First Amendment to the
Shareholders Agreement dated as of July 1, 1997 by and
between the same parties).
2.2* - Agreement of Receipt, Storing and Transmission of Propylene
in UP-VI Balongan dated November 26, 1996 by and between
Pertamina and the Company (as supplemented by the Addendum
of Agreement on Receipt, Storing and Transmission of
Propylene in Balongan UP-VI dated May 18, 1998 by and
between the same parties).
2.3 - Articles of Association of the Issuer (filed with
Registration Statement on Form F-1 (333-6854), Exhibit No.
3.1, and included herein by reference).
2.4 - Article of Association of the Company (filed with
Registration Statement on Form F-1 (333-6854), Exhibit No.
3.2, and included herein by reference).
2.5 - Form of Indenture among the Issuer, the Company and the Bank
of New York, as Trustee (filed with Registration Statement
on Form F-1 (333-6854), Exhibit No. 4.1, and included herein
by reference).
2.6 - Form of Notes (filed with Registration Statement on Form F-1
(333-6854), Exhibit No. 4.2, and included herein by
reference).
2.7 - Form of Guarantee (filed with Registration Statement on Form
F-1 (333-6854), Exhibit No. 4.3, and included herein by
reference).
2.8 - Form of Deed of Grant of Security Rights ("Security Deed")
(filed with Registration Statement on Form F-1 (333-6854),
Exhibit No. 4.4, and included herein by reference).
2.9 - Form of Power of Attorney to Sell the Property (filed with
Registration Statement on Form F-1 (333-6854), Exhibit No.
4.5, and included herein by reference).
2.10 - Form of Fiduciary Transfer of Proprietary Rights for
Security Purposes (filed with Registration Statement on Form
F-1 (333-6854), Exhibit No. 4.6, and included herein by
reference).
2.11 - Form of Assignment of Insurance Proceeds (filed with
Registration Statement on Form F-1 (333-6854), Exhibit No.
4.7, and included herein by reference).
2.12 - Form of Assignment of Rights (filed with Registration
Statement on Form F-1 (333-6854), Exhibit No. 4.8, and
included herein by reference).
2.13 - Form of Fiduciary Assignment of Accounts (Subsidiary
Investment Account) (filed with Registration Statement on
Form F-1 (333-6854), Exhibit No. 4.9, and included herein by
reference).
2.14 - Form of Collateral Agency Agreement (filed with Registration
Statement on Form F-1 (333-6854), Exhibit No. 4.10, and
included herein by reference).
2.15 - Polypropylene Spheripol Process Licence and Process Design
Package Agreement dated April 21, 1993 between Himont
Incorporated and the Company (pursuant to a Novation
Agreement dated July 7, 1994 from Tirtamas) (filed with
Registration Statement on Form F-1 (333-6854), Exhibit No.
10.1, and included herein by reference).
2.16 - Amended and Restated Propylene Supply Agreement dated June
4, 1997 between BP Chemicals, S.E.A. Pte Ltd and the Company
(filed with Registration Statement on Form F-1 (333-6854),
Exhibit No. 10.2, and included herein by reference).
</TABLE>
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
EXHIBIT
NUMBER DESCRIPTION
------- -----------
<S> <C> <C>
2.17 - Amended and Restated Polypropylene Offtake Agreement dated
June 2, 1997 between BP Asia Trading Pte Ltd and the Company
(filed with Registration Statement on Form F-1 (333-6854),
Exhibit No. 10.3, and included herein by reference).
2.18 - Statement of Eligibility under the Trust Indenture Act of
1939, as amended, of the Bank of New York, as Trustee under
the Indenture (filed with Registration Statement on Form F-1
(333-6854), Exhibit No. 25, and included herein by
reference).
</TABLE>
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* Filed herewith. All other exhibits have been previously filed.
<PAGE> 1
EXHIBIT 2.1
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
POLYPROPYLENE FACILITY
of
PT. TRANS-PACIFIC POLYPROPYLENE INDONESIA
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
SHAREHOLDERS AGREEMENT
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
by and between
NISSHO IWAI CORPORATION,
ITOCHU CORPORATION,
CEMENTHAI CHEMICALS (SINGAPORE) PTE LTD,
PT. POLYTAMA PROPINDO,
PT. TIRTAMAS MAJUTAMA
AND
TRANS-PACIFIC CHEMICALS (PTE.) LIMITED
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Dated as of April 30, 1997
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
<TABLE>
<S> <C> <C>
ARTICLE I DEFINITIONS.......................................................... 2
ARTICLE II CAPITALIZATION OF THE COMPANY;
FINANCING OF THE PROJECT................................. 8
2.1 Articles; Authorized Capital............................. 8
2.2 Shareholdings............................................ 8
2.3 Formation; Initial Share Subscription.................... 8
2.4 RESERVED................................................. 10
2.5 Additional Pre-agreed Funding of the Company............. 10
2.6 Reimbursement of Development Expenses.................... 11
2.7 Issuance of Additional Shares of the Company............. 11
2.8 Other Optional Shareholder Support....................... 12
ARTICLE III GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT OF THE COMPANY............................. 13
3.1 Management of the Company................................ 13
3.2 Bords of Directors and Commissioners..................... 13
3.3 Requisite Shareholder Majorities......................... 16
3.4 Books and Records; Inspection; Confidentiality........... 18
3.5 Negotiation of Basic Agreements.......................... 20
3.6 Further Administration of the Company.................... 20
ARTICLE IV OTHER COVENANTS OF THE PARTIES....................................... 22
4.1 Governmental Consents.................................... 22
4.2 Publicity................................................ 22
4.3 Feedstock Arrangements................................... 23
4.4 Offtake Arrangements..................................... 23
4.5 Utilities and Services Provided by TPPI.................. 24
ARTICLE V REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES....................................... 24
5.1 Status and Authority; Binding Effect..................... 24
5.2 Consents................................................. 25
5.3 Compliance with Other Instruments and Laws............... 25
5.4 Litigation............................................... 25
5.5 Brokers.................................................. 26
ARTICLE VI RESTRICTIONS ON TRANSFER AND ISSUANCE OF SHARES............... ...... 26
6.1 Transfer Restrictions.................................... 26
6.2 Transfers to Affiliates and Other Parties; Certain
Pledges.................................................. 27
6.3 Right of First Offer..................................... 27
6.4 Prohibited Transfers..................................... 29
6.5 Involuntary Transfers of Shares.......................... 30
</TABLE>
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<TABLE>
<S> <C> <C>
6.6 Change of Control........................................ 30
ARTICLE VII DEFAULT.............................................................. 31
7.1 Events of Default........................................ 31
7.2 Default Notice; Cure Period.............................. 32
7.3 Rights of Defaulting Party............................... 32
7.4 Right to Cure............................................ 32
7.5 Option to Purchase Defaulting Party's Shares............. 32
7.6 Other Remedies........................................... 33
ARTICLE VIII INDEMNIFICATION...................................................... 33
8.1 Indemnification.......................................... 33
8.2 Indemnification Procedures............................... 33
ARTICLE IX DISPUTE RESOLUTION................................................... 34
9.1 Mutual Discussions....................................... 34
9.2 Submission of Disputes to Arbitration.................... 34
9.3 Arbitrators.............................................. 35
9.4 Arbitral Award........................................... 35
9.5 Enforcement of Award..................................... 35
9.6 Continuing Obligations................................... 36
9.7 Punitive Damages......................................... 36
9.8 Consolidation of Arbitrations............................ 36
9.9 Timeframe................................................ 36
9.10 Confidentiality.......................................... 36
9.11 Discovery................................................ 37
ARTICLE X MISCELLANEOUS........................................................ 37
10.1 Term and Termination.................................... 37
10.2 Assignment.............................................. 38
10.3 Waiver, Amendment, etc.................................. 38
10.4 Further Assurances.......................................38
10.5 Survival of Representations and Warranties.............. 39
10.6 No Partnership.......................................... 39
10.7 Notices................................................. 39
10.8 Expenses................................................ 40
10.9 Third-Party Beneficiaries............................... 41
10.10 Governing Law........................................... 41
10.11 Severability............................................ 41
10.12 Miscellaneous........................................... 41
EXHIBIT A Description of the Facilities........................................A-1
</TABLE>
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This Shareholders Agreement (the "Agreement") is entered into as of
April 30, 1997, between Nissho Iwai Corporation, a company organized under the
laws of Japan ("NIC"), ITOCHU Corporation, a company organized under the laws of
Japan ("ITOCHU"), Cementhai Chemicals (Singapore) Pte Ltd, a company organized
under the laws of the Republic of Singapore ("Cementhai"), PT. Polytama
Propindo, a company organized under the laws of the Republic of Indonesia
("Polytama"), PT. Tirtamas Majutama, a company organized under the laws of the
Republic of Indonesia and the majority shareholder of Polytama ("Tirtamas") and
Trans-Pacific Chemicals (Pte.) Limited, a company organized under the laws of
the Republic of Singapore and a Tirtamas affiliate ("TPCL").
W I T N E S S E T H:
WHEREAS, Tirtamas and TPCL were granted approval from Badan
Koordinasi Penanaman Model (Investment Coordinating Board) ("BKPM") on 7 October
1996 for the construction in Indonesia of a polypropylene facility;
WHEREAS, pursuant to such BKPM approval, a limited liability company
is being formed under the laws of the Republic of Indonesia, which shall be
named PT. Trans-Pacific Polypropylene Indonesia (the "Company") to construct,
own and operate a polypropylene facility as described in an exhibit that,
subject to the approval of all Parties, shall be attached hereto as Exhibit A
(the "Facilities") at a site located in Tuban, East Java, Indonesia (the "Site")
and to market the products manufactured by the Facilities (the foregoing
activities, together with all activities directly related thereto, the
"Project");
WHEREAS, the Facilities are currently estimated to cost approximately
US$140,000,000 million and produce per year approximately 200,000 metric tons
of polypropylene;
WHEREAS, Tirtamas, ITOCHU, NIC and Tuban Petrochemicals Pte Ltd, a
company organized under the laws of the Republic of Singapore and a Cementhai
affiliate, inter alia, are parties to the Shareholders Agreement dated as of the
date hereof (as may be amended from time to time, the "TPPI Shareholders
Agreement") in respect of the acquisition of shares in, and ownership and
management of, PT. Trans-Pacific Petrochemical Indotama, a Tirtamas affiliate
organized under the laws of the Republic of Indonesia ("TPPI"), in connection
with TPPI's construction, ownership and operation of an olefins and aromatics
complex (the "Upstream Facilities") at, adjacent to, or in the general vicinity
of, the Site, which
<PAGE> 5
Upstream Facilities are intended to manufacture (among other products) and
supply to the Company, the propylene to be used by the Company as feedstock for
its intended operations;
WHEREAS, Polytama, NIC, ITOCHU and Cementhai desire to cooperate in
the establishment and financing of the Company and to become shareholders in the
Company;
WHEREAS, Polytama, NIC, ITOCHU and Cementhai desire to enter into
this Agreement in order to provide for the formation of the Company and
subscription of shares in the Company and to regulate the relations of the
shareholders of the Company with respect to their ownership and management of
the Company; and
WHEREAS, Tirtamas and TPCL desire to enter into this Agreement solely
for the purposes set forth in Sections 2.3(a) and 2.6;
NOW, THEREFORE, the parties agree as follows:
ARTICLE I
DEFINITIONS
1.1 The following capitalized terms used in this Agreement shall have
the following meanings:
"Affiliate" shall mean, with reference to any Person, any Person
controlling, controlled by or under common control with such Person. For
purposes of this definition, "control" shall mean the direct or indirect
ownership of more than 50% of voting power.
"Affirmative Party" shall have the meaning set forth in Section
3.3(d).
"Antidilutive Offeree" shall have the meaning set forth in Section
6.3(d).
"Articles" shall mean the Articles of Association of the Company as
may be amended from time to time in accordance with this Agreement.
2
<PAGE> 6
"BKPM" shall have the meaning set forth in the first recital.
"Basic Agreements" shall mean the EPC Contract; the Financing
Agreements; all agreements entered into by the Company on or before the
Financial Closing providing for the long-term supply, or long-term stand-by
arrangement for the supply, of feedstock to the Projects; and all Offtake
Agreements; as each may be amended from time to time in accordance with its
terms.
"Budget" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 3.6(a).
"Budget Deadlock" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 3.6(b).
"Capital Notice" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 2.7(a).
"Change of Control" shall mean with respect to any company the
acquisition of the power to direct or to cause the direction of the management
and policies of such company by any Person (or group of Persons acting in
concert) that does not, as of the date of this Agreement have such power,
whether such transaction is voluntary or involuntary and including, without
limitation, any merger, amalgamation or consolidation or similar transaction.
For purposes of the foregoing, a Change of Control shall not include the
acquisition of such power by way of a transfer from Tirtamas to one or more of
its Affiliates.
"Claimant" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 9.2.
"COC Entity" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 6.6(a).
"COC Entity Shares" shall have the meaning set forth in Section
6.6(a).
"Damages" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 8.1.
"Default Notice" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 7.2.
"Dispute" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 9.1.
"EPC Contract" shall mean the definitive contract for the
engineering, procurement and construction of the Facilities.
"Event of Default" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 7.1.
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"Facilities" shall have the meaning set forth in the second recital.
"Fair Market Value" means the price a purchaser who is not a Party or
an Affiliate of any Party would pay in an arm's length negotiation to purchase
the subject Shares or such other price as determined by the appraisers in
accordance with Section 6.6(b).
"Financial Closing" shall mean the date of the first closing under
the Financing Agreements.
"Financing Agreements" shall mean the agreements between the Company
and various lenders for the purpose of financing the Project in accordance with
the terms of this Agreement.
"Fully Subscribing Party" shall have the meaning set forth in Section
2.7(b).
"Further Capital Notice" shall have the meaning set forth in Section
2.7(b).
"HDPE Project" shall have the meaning set forth in the TPPI
Shareholders Agreement.
"ICC" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 9.2.
"ICC Court" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 9.3.
"Indemnitee" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 8.2(a).
"Indemnitor" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 8.2(a).
"Interested Party" shall mean a Party, an Affiliate of any Party, and
any employee, officer and director of any such Party or Affiliate.
"Involuntary Transfer Notice" shall have the meaning set forth in
Section 6.5(a).
"JTC Polypropylene Fixed Offtake Agreement" shall mean a long-term
fixed offtake agreement providing for the sale of the volume of Products set
forth in Section 4.4(a), entered into by the Company with NIC and ITOCHU.
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"LDPE Project" shall have the meaning set forth in the TPPI
Shareholders Agreement.
"Lenders" shall mean the lenders under the Financing Agreements.
"Liens" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 5.3.
"Negative Party" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 3.3(d).
"Negotiation Period" shall have the meaning set forth in Section
6.6(b).
"Net Worth" shall mean the positive difference (if any) between the
Company's total assets (excluding intangible assets) and the Company's total
liabilities, each as shown on the balance sheet of the Company's most recent
quarterly financial statements prepared in accordance with Section 3.4(a)
(which, if required for this purpose, shall be subject to a review by the
Company's independent auditors.)
"New Securities" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 2.7(a).
"Non-COC Party" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 6.6(a).
"Offer Notice" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 6.3(a).
"Offer Price" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 6.3(a).
"Offered Shares" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 6.3(a).
"Offerees" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 6.3(a).
"Offtake Agreements" shall mean the JTC Polypropylene Fixed Offtake
Agreement and one or more of the long-term standby offtake agreements entered
into by the Company with, respectively, NIC and ITOCHU, Tirtamas and its
affiliates and Cementhai and its affiliates, pursuant to Section 4.4(b).
"Participating Interest" shall mean, with respect to a Party, the
equity interest of such Party in the Company as set forth in Section 2.2, as may
be changed or modified from time to time by transfers of Shares and, except with
respect to
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determination of obligations of the Parties in connection with providing
shareholder support, issuances of Shares.
"Party" shall mean any Person as to which this Agreement is effective
pursuant to the provisions hereof other than Tirtamas and TPCL.
"Permitted Transferee" shall have the meaning set forth in Section
6.2(a).
"Person" shall mean any individual, corporation, partnership, joint
venture, association, joint stock company, business, trust, non-incorporated
organization or government (foreign or domestic) or any agency or political
subdivision thereof or any other entity.
"Pre-agreed Additional Capital" shall have the meaning set forth in
Section 2.5(a).
"Prior Budget" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 3.6(b).
"Products" shall mean the polypropylene products manufactured by the
Facilities.
"Project" shall have the meaning set forth in the second recital.
"Related Party Support" shall have the meaning set forth in Section
2.8.
"Remaining New Securities" shall have the meaning set forth in
Section 2.7(b).
"Remaining Shares" shall have the meaning set forth in, for purposes
of Section 6.3, Section 6.3(d).
"Request for Arbitration" shall have the meaning set forth in Section
9.2.
"Respondent" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 9.2.
"Selling Shareholder" shall have the meaning set forth in Sec- tion
6.3(a).
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"Shareholder Loans" shall have the meaning set forth in Sec- tion
2.5(c).
"Shares" shall mean the shares of any class of stock of the Company.
"Site" shall have the meaning set forth in the second recital.
"SM Project" shall have the meaning set forth in the TPPI
Shareholders Agreement.
"Subscription Notice" shall have the meaning set forth in Sec- tion
2.7(b).
"TPPI Articles" shall mean the Articles of Association of TPPI as may
be amended from time to time.
"TPPI EPC Contract" shall mean the definitive contract for the
engineering, procurement and construction of the Upstream Facilities.
"TPPI Shareholders Agreement" shall have the meaning set forth in the
fourth recital.
"Transfer" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 6.1(a).
"Transferee" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 6.1(a).
"Upstream Facilities" shall have the meaning set forth in the fourth
recital.
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ARTICLE II
CAPITALIZATION OF THE COMPANY;
FINANCING OF THE PROJECT
2.1 Articles; Authorized Capital.
(a) In the event of any conflict or inconsistency between this
Agreement and the Articles, the provisions of this Agreement, as among the
Parties, shall govern, except as otherwise expressly provided herein. The
Parties shall take all steps necessary to effect any amendment or alteration of
the Articles of Association as may be necessary to carry out the intent and
terms of the Agreement.
(b) The initial authorized share capital of the Company is
US$11,200,000 divided into 112,000 shares, each having a par value of US$100.
The Parties agree to increase prior to the commencement of commercial operations
the authorized share capital to approximately US$112,000,000.
2.2 Shareholdings.
Immediately following the initial subscriptions set forth in Section 2.3, the
Shares in the Company, each having a par value of US$100, shall be owned by the
Parties in the following proportions:
<TABLE>
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Participating Interest Percentage Shares
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<S> <C> <C>
NIC 4% 1,120
Cementhai 10% 2,800
Polytama 82% 22,960
ITOCHU 4% 1,120
</TABLE>
2.3 Formation; Initial Share Subscription
(a) Following the execution and delivery of this Agreement, for the
purposes of facilitating the incorporation of the Company and obtaining the
approval of its status, the Parties, Tirtamas and TPCL agree to obtain an
amendment to the existing BKPM approval referred to in the first recital in
order to reflect the correct shareholders of the Company as set forth in Section
2.2. Each of Tirtamas and TPCL hereby relinquish to the Parties any and all
rights under the BKPM approval referred to in the first recital and upon the
approval of the BKPM, agree
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to take any additional steps necessary to transfer to the Parties any of the
rights and interests Tirtamas and TPCL may have in the Project and the Company.
It is understood that, apart from the provisions of this Section 2.2(a) and
Section 2.6, Tirtamas and TPCL shall have no direct rights or obligations under
this Agreement.
(b) Following the execution and delivery of this Agreement, the
Parties shall cooperate to jointly form and incorporate the Company as a limited
liability company under the laws of the Republic of Indonesia. The Participating
Interest of the Parties as at the date of formation of the Company shall be as
set forth in Section 2.2. As soon as practicable, the Parties shall negotiate in
good faith in order to agree upon the text of, and finalize and execute, the
Deed of Establishment, shall submit such Deed of Establishment to the Ministry
of Justice of the Republic of Indonesia (the "MOJ") for approval, and shall take
such further action as may be necessary to establish the Company in accordance
with the laws of Indonesia. The Deed of Establishment shall, to the extent
acceptable to the MOJ, incorporate the terms of this Agreement. Following MOJ
approval, the articles of association which form a portion of the Deed of
Establishment shall constitute the Articles of the Company. Any revisions to the
articles of association which form a portion of the Deed of Establishment
required by the MOJ shall be subject to the Parties' unanimous approval.
(c) Upon the execution of the Deed of Establishment, and upon the
terms and conditions set forth herein, each of the Parties hereby severally
agree to subscribe for an amount of Shares that is equal to the Shares set forth
in Section 2.2 with respect to each such Party, in each case having a par value
of US$100, and immediately thereupon to deliver to a PMA account established by
or on behalf of the Company by wire transfer of immediately available funds
fifty percent (50%) of the aggregate purchase price in United States dollars of
the respective Shares being purchased by such Party at a price per Share of
US$100.
(d) On or before the seventh day following the receipt by each of the
Parties of the approval by the MOJ of the Deed of Establishment (or such earlier
date as may otherwise be required by law), each of the Parties hereby severally
agree to deliver to the Company by wire transfer of immediately available funds
the outstanding amounts, if any, due to the Company in respect of the Shares
previously subscribed for by such Party that have not been fully paid up.
(e) In the event that any payment to be made under (c) or (d) above
is not made within seven days after being due, the relevant Party shall pay
interest at a rate per annum equal to the sum of the prime rate quoted by the
Bank
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of America plus 3.0% on the amount payable from the date such payment was
initially due through the date of full payment thereof. All payments for or in
respect of the unpaid par value of the Shares shall be made in United States
dollars and may not be paid in-kind.
2.4 RESERVED
2.5 Additional Pre-agreed Funding of the Company.
(a) It is understood and agreed that up to US$67,200,000 of
additional capital ("Pre-agreed Additional Capital") will be made available by
the Parties at such time or times as the Board of Directors may determine in
order to provide the funds required to make payments due under the EPC Contract
and other Project costs and expenses in accordance with a Budget approved in
accordance with Section 3.3 to the extent that funds are not available for this
purpose under the Financing Agreements or are required by the Lenders.
(b) RESERVED
(c) Subject to the provisions of the Financing Agreements, Pre-
agreed Additional Capital shall be provided in such form as shall be specified
by the Board of Directors, which may include loans by Shareholders (or
Affiliates thereof) to the Company ("Shareholder Loans"), additional paid-in
capital, additional authorized and issued Shares, or a combination thereof. Any
additional paid-in capital contributed by the Parties pursuant to or
contemplated by Section 2.5 shall be contributed by each Party in proportion to
its Participating Interest. Any additional Shares issued by the Company pursuant
to or contemplated by Section 2.5 shall be subscribed for by, issued to and paid
for by each Party in proportion to its Participating Interest. Any Shareholder
Loans made pursuant to or contemplated by Section 2.5 shall be made to the
Company by each Party in proportion to its Participating Interest.
Any Shareholder Loans shall be subordinated, on terms to be set forth
in the Financing Agreements, to the loans made to the Company by the Lenders.
Shareholder Loans shall be made in United States dollars unless otherwise agreed
by the Board of Directors. No Party shall Transfer, or allow any Affiliate of
such Party to Transfer, any Shareholder Loan except concurrently with, in
proportion to, and to the same party as, a Transfer of Shares by such Party in
accordance with the provisions of Article VI.
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(d) Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary in this Agreement,
the obligation of any Party (unless otherwise agreed by such Party) to provide
any funding or financial support to the Project and the Company shall be limited
to its purchase of Shares in accordance with Section 2.3 and its obligations
with respect to the Pre-agreed Additional Capital as set forth in this Section
2.5.
2.6 Reimbursement of Development Expenses. Promptly after the initial
subscription of Shares pursuant to Section 2.3, the Parties shall cause the
Company, upon the provision of receipts or other such documentation, to
reimburse Tirtamas and its Affiliates for all previously unreimbursed expenses
incurred in forming and establishing the Company and in funding its operations
prior to the time when all of the Company's operations were funded by capital
contributions. After the initial purchase of Shares pursuant to Section 2.3, it
is intended that all expenses of operating the Company and constructing and
financing the Project, including the fees of counsel, shall be paid for by the
Company from funds provided by the Parties in accordance with Sections 2.2 and
2.5 or from funds provided by the Lenders. Each Party shall bear its own
expenses, including the expenses of counsel, in connection with the negotiation
and entering into of this Agreement, any Basic Agreement to which it is a party
and the Financing Agreements.
2.7 Issuance of Additional Shares of the Company. Except as provided
in Section 2.5, the Parties shall cause the Company not to issue any Shares or
any other securities or instruments convertible into or exchangeable for Shares,
or any rights or options to purchase any of the foregoing except pursuant to
this Section 2.7.
(a) If the Company proposes to issue Shares or any other securities
or instruments convertible into or exchangeable for Shares, or any rights or
options to purchase any of the foregoing (collectively, "New Securities"), it
shall give to each Party written notice (a "Capital Notice") specifying the
terms of the proposed New Securities, including the amount or number and their
price.
(b) For a period of sixty (60) days from the date of any Capital
Notice, each Party may elect at its option, by written notice to the Company (a
"Subscription Notice"), to subscribe for a portion of the New Securities not
greater than its Participating Interest. At the end of such sixty-day period,
(i) the Company shall give to each Party written notice of which Parties have
subscribed for New Securities and the number of New Securities for which each
such Party has subscribed and (ii) if the Parties do not subscribe collectively
for the total number of New Securities set forth in the Capital Notice, the
Company shall give to each
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Party that had subscribed for the full number of New Securities to which it was
entitled to subscribe (any such Party, a "Fully Subscribing Party") written
notice (a "Further Capital Notice") specifying the number of such unsubscribed
New Securities ("Remaining New Securities"). For a period of fifteen (15) days
from the date of any Further Capital Notice, each Fully Subscribing Party may
elect, by giving a further Subscription Notice to the Company, to subscribe for
a portion of such Remaining New Securities not greater than the portion that the
total number of Shares held by such Fully Subscribing Party bears to the total
number of Shares owned by all Fully Subscribing Parties. If the Fully
Subscribing Parties do not subscribe collectively for the total number of
Remaining New Securities set forth in the Further Capital Notice, the procedures
set forth in the two immediately preceding sentences shall be repeated, mutatis
mutandis, until all the Remaining New Securities are subscribed for or until no
Party elects to subscribe for any more Remaining New Securities.
(c) Each Subscription Notice shall constitute a binding commitment of
the Party giving the same to purchase from the Company the number of New
Securities set forth therein, at the price and on the terms set forth in the
Capital Notice. Any New Securities not subscribed for by the Parties in
accordance with Section 2.7(b) shall first be offered to the employees of the
Company if required by the Articles or applicable law and, if not fully
subscribed by such employees (or no such offer to employees is required), the
Remaining New Securities may be offered to any Person at a price not less than
that and on terms not more favorable to the purchaser than those stated in the
Capital Notice. For the avoidance of doubt, any Shares issued pursuant to this
Section 2.7 shall be subject to the restrictions on transfer set out in this
Agreement.
(d) Sections 2.7(a), (b) and (c) shall not apply where the issuance
of New Securities will consist of an offer to the public. In the event an offer
to the public is to be made by the Company, each Party shall waive any
pre-emptive rights it may have under law, this Agreement or the Articles, and
the Company shall ensure that each Party which provides acceptable indications
of interest to the underwriters of such an offering is permitted to purchase in
the offering up to the number of Shares equal to its Participating Interest
multiplied by the total Shares to be offered.
2.8 Other Optional Shareholder Support. Except as provided in Section
2.5, the Parties shall cause the Company not to borrow funds from or otherwise
incur long-term indebtedness with any Party or any Affiliate of any Party
("Related Party Support") except pursuant to this Section 2.8. If the Company
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proposes to incur Related Party Support, it shall provide each Party the
opportunity to provide such support pro rata based upon the Participating
Interest of each Party. If any Party declines to participate, such Related Party
Support may only be incurred by the Company to the extent that such support is
provided at market rates and on market terms not less favorable to the Company
than as though negotiated at arms-length.
ARTICLE III
GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT OF THE COMPANY
3.1 Management of the Company.
(a) The Company shall be managed by the Board of Directors. The Board
of Commissioners (or Supervisory Board) shall supervise the management of the
Company by the Board of Directors.
(b) So long as NIC and ITOCHU are entitled under this agreement to
appoint one (1) or more persons to the Board of Directors, NIC and ITOCHU shall
be entitled to jointly appoint one (1) person to a senior officer level position
which initially shall be an Audit Vice President, it being understood that such
position shall be held by the individual who holds the similar position with
respect to the Upstream Facility. Such officer's position and title may be
changed from time to time with the approval of the Shareholders in accordance
with Section 3.3 and NIC and ITOCHU. All other officers of the Company shall be
appointed only with the approval of the Shareholders in accordance with Section
3.3.
3.2 Boards of Directors and Commissioners.
(a) The Board of Directors and the Board of Commissioners shall each
consist of eight (8) persons. One director shall be designated the President
Director, and one commissioner shall be designated the President Commissioner.
Polytama shall have the right to nominate and appoint (i) six (6) persons to the
Board of Directors, one of whom Polytama shall have the right to nominate and
appoint to the position of President Director and (ii) six (6) persons to the
Board of Commissioners, one of whom Polytama shall have the right to nominate
and appoint to the position of President Commissioner; and Cementhai shall have
the right to nominate and appoint one (1) person to the Board of Directors and
one (1) person to the Board of Commissioners; provided, however, that Polytama
shall be entitled
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to appoint one less person to the Board of Directors and one less person to the
Board of Commissioners for each 12.5% reduction in the aggregate ownership of
Shares in the Company of Polytama below an aggregate ownership level of 50% of
the total issued and outstanding Shares; and provided further that if the
aggregate ownership of Shares in the Company of Polytama is reduced below 50% of
the total issued and outstanding Shares, the President Director and President
Commissioner shall be nominated and appointed by the Shareholders in accordance
with Section 3.3(a). Upon the reduction of the aggregate ownership by Polytama
of Shares in the Company to 0% of the total issued and outstanding Shares,
Polytama shall not be entitled to appoint any persons to the Board of Directors
or the Board of Commissioners. The entity acquiring the largest percentage of
Shares which have resulted in such reduction shall be entitled to appoint such
number of persons to the Board of Directors and such number of persons to the
Board of Commissioners as Polytama has been reduced.
Each other Party who owns or group of Parties who in the aggregate
own at least 10% of the Shares in the Company shall have the right to nominate
and appoint one person to the Board of Directors and one person to the Board of
Commissioners. For purposes of the foregoing sentence, the indirect ownership
interest in the Company of a Party that directly own Shares will be aggregated
with the Shares such Party directly owns to determine whether such Party shall
be entitled to nominate and appoint persons to the Board of Directors and Board
of Commissioners. Each Party shall vote its Shares to elect the Directors and
Commissioners nominated according to the provisions of this Section 3.2(a).
(b) Any Director or Commissioner nominated by a Party pursuant to
Section 3.2(a) may be removed by the Party that nominated such Director or
Commissioner, and each Party shall take (and shall cause the Commissioner(s) and
Director(s) nominated by it to take) all such actions as may be required to
effect such removal, including voting its Shares at a General Meeting of
Shareholders for such removal.
(c) Each Party shall cause the Commissioner(s) and Director(s)
nominated by it to vote at any meeting of the Board of Commissioners or Board of
Directors, as the case may be, and shall vote its Shares at any General Meeting
of Shareholders of the Company in such a way as to give effect to the provisions
and objectives of this Agreement and resolutions of the Shareholders. In
furtherance of the foregoing, the Company may not take, and each Party agrees
that it shall cause the Commissioner(s) and Director(s) nominated by it to vote
at any meeting of the Board of Commissioners or Board of Directors, as the case
may be, to cause the
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Company not to take, any action set forth in paragraphs (b) or (c) of Section
3.3 unless it has been approved by the Parties in accordance with Section 3.3.
(d) Vacancies on either the Board of Directors or the Board of
Commissioners shall be filled by the Party who had nominated the person whose
departure had created the vacancy unless such departure was pursuant to Section
7.5 hereof in which case the vacancy shall be filled by a person nominated by a
majority vote of the non-defaulting Parties.
(e) The President Director shall be entitled to represent and act for
and on behalf of the Board of Directors as authorized or directed by the Board
of Directors and in his absence or disability for any reason whatsoever, two
members of the Board of Directors jointly shall be entitled to do so provided
that one such member of the Board of Directors was nominated by Polytama. The
President Commissioner shall be entitled to represent and act for and on behalf
of the Board of Commissioners as authorized or directed by the Board of
Commissioners and in his absence or disability for any reason whatsoever, two
members of the Board of Commissioners jointly shall be entitled to do so
provided that one such member of the Board of Commissioners was nominated by
Polytama.
(f) A meeting of the Board of Directors or of the Board of
Commissioners is valid and is entitled to pass binding resolutions only if (i)
notice is duly given of a meeting of the Board of Directors or Board of
Commissioners in accordance with the Articles and (ii) at least five members of
the Board of Directors or at least five members of the Board of Commissioners,
respectively, are present or represented at the meeting, including at least one
Director or one Commissioner, as the case may be, nominated by Polytama.
(g) All resolutions of a meeting of the Board of Directors and of the
Board of Commissioners shall be valid and binding if approved by more than 50%
of the total Directors or Commissioners attending, including the affirmative
vote of one Director or Commissioner, as the case may be, nominated by Polytama.
The Board of Directors and the Board of Commissioners shall not take a decision
on actions or activities that require the approval of the Parties under Section
3.3(b) or (c) unless such activities have been approved by the Parties in the
manner provided therein.
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3.3 Requisite Shareholder Majorities.
(a) Other than as required in Section 3.3(b) or (c), any action or
decision of the Company shall require the affirmative vote of shareholders
holding more than 60% of the issued and outstanding Shares present or
represented and entitled to vote at a duly convened General Meeting of
Shareholders.
(b) The following actions shall require the affirmative vote of
shareholders holding more than 85% of the issued and outstanding Shares present
or represented and entitled to vote at a duly convened General Meeting of
Shareholders:
(i) incurring expenditures which are not in the annual business
plan in excess of US$10,000,000 or the equivalent thereof in other
currencies in any calendar year, other than in the ordinary course of
business or ordinary course of operation of the Facilities;
(ii) borrowing or otherwise incurring debt (excluding any debt
provided for in Section 2.5 hereof) in excess of US$10,000,000 or the
equivalent thereof in other currencies in any calendar year, other than
as permitted under this Agreement or the Financing Agreements or in the
ordinary course of business or ordinary course of operation of the
Facilities;
(iii) causing the Company to enter into any transaction or a
series of related transactions involving in excess of US$10,000,000 by
the Company or the equivalent thereof in other currencies in any
calendar year, other than pursuant to this Agreement or any Basic
Agreement and other than a transaction for the provision by the Company
of utilities and services contemplated by Section 4.5 or involving the
sale of Products by the Company;
(iv) any material sale or pledge, assignment, mortgage or other
encumbrance of assets of the Company other than as provided in the
Financing Agreements;
(v) the execution of any agreement (other than a Basic Agreement,
an agreement for the provision to the Company of utilities and services
contemplated by Section 4.5 or any agreement for the sale of Products by
the Company) with an Interested Party on terms less favorable to the
Company than if negotiated at arm's-length;
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(vi) the amendment or modification of those articles of the
Articles that are comparable to the following articles of the TPPI
Articles: 5.1, 9.1, 11.1, 12.1, 13.1, 14.1, 14.10, 17, 18, 19, 21;
(vii) any merger or consolidation of the Company with or into any
other person, any liquidation or dissolution of the Company, or the
filing by the Company of any voluntary petition of bankruptcy or
insolvency;
(viii) the establishment of the Company's annual business plan,
including annual operating and capital expenditure budgets, and any
material deviations therefrom;
(ix) causing the Company to significantly change its business
activities or to cease any of its important business activities;
(x) the granting of any loan, guarantees or credit in excess of
US$1,000,000, other than in the ordinary course of business or ordinary
course of operation of the Facilities;
(xi) entering into any partnership or profit sharing agreement or
joint venture with any person;
(xii) any material expansion or debottle-necking of the
Facilities beyond the scope set forth in Exhibit A; and
(xiii) except as provided in Section 3.2(b), the removal of
Commissioners and Directors without cause.
(c) The following actions shall require the affirmative vote of
shareholders holding more than 92% of the issued and outstanding Shares present
or represented and entitled to vote at a duly convened General Meeting of
Shareholders:
(i) the execution and delivery by the Company of any Basic
Agreement or any material amendment of, or material waiver with respect
to, any provision of any Basic Agreement; and
(ii) any sale by the Company (other than pursuant to a Basic
Agreement) of a Product to an Interested Party if such sale is made on
terms less favorable to the Company than the terms generally available
in the market for
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comparable sales if the aggregate volume of all such sales to Interested
Parties during any period of 12 consecutive months exceeds 2% of the
aggregate production volume during such 12 month period.
(d) Each Party agrees that, in voting the Shares owned by it with
respect to the actions described in Sections 3.3(b) and (c), it will act in the
best interests of the Company, as determined in the good faith business judgment
of such Party. If at a General Meeting of the Shareholders, more than 51% but
less than the majority of the issued and outstanding Shares required by Section
3.3(b) or (c) are voted to take such action, a Party who voted to take such
action (an "Affirmative Party") may by notice to any Party who voted in
opposition to, or abstained with respect to, such action (a "Negative Party")
initiate a determination as to whether such Negative Party(ies) failed to act in
accordance with the preceding sentence. Such determination shall be made in
accordance with Article IX, except that a single arbitrator shall be used and
shall be selected by the same procedure specified for an arbitration between
more than two parties. The Parties shall endeavor to cause such arbitration to
be conducted as expeditiously as possible, and in any event shall endeavor to
obtain such a determination with 60 days of the giving of such notice. If the
arbitrator determines that the Negative Party(ies) did not act in accordance
with the first sentence of this Section 3.3(d), (i) the majority required to
approve the action at issue shall thenceforth be reduced (but not below 51%) by
the percentage of Shares owned by the Negative Party(ies) and (ii) the Negative
Party(ies) shall bear all expenses relating to such determination (including
reasonable attorneys' fees and disbursements of the Affirmative Party(ies)).
Otherwise, all expenses relating to such determination (including reasonable
attorneys' fees and disbursements of the Negative Party(ies)) shall be borne by
the Affirmative Party(ies). Any determination by the arbitrator pursuant to this
Section 3.3(d) shall not give rise by any Party to a claim for damages or other
relief against any Party except as specifically provided in this paragraph.
(e) In addition to any other quorum requirements specified in the
Articles, a General Meeting of Shareholders shall be valid and entitled to adopt
binding resolutions only if at least two shareholders are present or represented
at such meeting, one of whom must be a shareholder other than Polytama.
3.4 Books and Records; Inspection; Confidentiality.
(a) The Parties shall cause the Company to keep true and accurate
accounting books and records of all operations. Such books and records
(including the minutes, accounts and reports to and by the Board of Directors)
shall be kept in
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English and in U.S. Dollars and in accordance with such international accounting
principles as are required by the Lenders and under Indonesian law, applied on a
consistent basis, and approved by the Parties in accordance with Section 3.3.
The Parties shall cause the Company to deliver quarterly unaudited financial
statements to each Party within 30 days following the end of each of the first
three fiscal quarters of each fiscal year. The Parties shall cause the Company
to deliver to each Party audited annual financial statements within four months
following the end of each fiscal year.
(b) Each Party and its duly authorized representatives (including
internal and external auditors) shall be permitted, and the Parties shall cause
the Company to allow each Party and such representatives, to visit and inspect
any of the Project operations and any of the properties and assets of the
Company, including the books of account of the Company, and to make copies and
take extracts therefrom, and to discuss its affairs, finances and accounts with
its officers and independent public accountants (and the Parties shall cause the
Company to authorize such accountants to discuss with such representatives the
affairs, finances and accounts of the Company), all at the cost and expense of
the requesting Party and at such reasonable times and as often as may be
reasonably requested.
(c) Each Party shall, and shall cause its Affiliates and their
respective directors, officers, employees, auditors, counsel, agents,
representatives, consultants and financial institutions to, keep confidential
any and all information relating to the Project, the Company or this Agreement
that is provided to such Party or its Affiliates by the Company, any other Party
or any Affiliate thereof, and each Party shall not disclose (other than to its
directors, officers, employees, agents, directors, auditors or counsel or to the
other Parties) or use (other than for the sole purpose of implementing the
Project) any such information, provided that such Party may (v) disclose or use
any such information as has become generally available to the public other than
through a breach of this Agreement by such Party, (w) disclose or use any such
information as is already in such Party's possession, provided that such
information is not known to such Party to be subject to another confidentiality
agreement or other obligation of secrecy, (x) disclose or use such information
as becomes available to such Party on a non-confidential basis from a source
other than another Party hereto or such other Party's directors, officers,
employees, agents, auditors or counsel, provided that such source is not known
by such Party to be bound by a confidentiality agreement or other obligation of
secrecy, (y) disclose or use such information as may be required in any report,
statement or testimony required to be submitted to any municipal, state or
national regulatory body having or claiming to have jurisdiction over it, or as
may be otherwise required by law,
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regulation, binding court order or other governmental authority, or as may be
required in response to any summons or subpoena or in connection with any
litigation or (z) disclose any such information to (i) a prospective transferee
in connection with any permitted transfer by such Party or its Affiliates of any
Shares or; with the prior written consent of the other Parties such consent not
to be unreasonably withheld, of any other interest in any Shares; (ii) potential
lenders to and arrangers, underwriters, purchasers etc. of financing to the
Company or to a Party (or its Affiliates), and (iii) contractors and
subcontractors of the Company, to the extent necessary to implement the Project,
provided that in all cases under this clause (z) such Person has agreed to be
bound by confidentiality restrictions substantially similar to the foregoing
unless otherwise agreed by the Parties pursuant to Section 3.3.
3.5 Negotiation of Basic Agreements. The Company and its officers and
employees shall have primary responsibility for negotiating the Basic Agreements
and any other agreements that are necessary in order to complete or implement
the Project. Each of the Basic Agreements and any such other agreement shall be
subject to the approval of the Parties in accordance with this Article III.
3.6 Further Administration of the Company.
(a) The Board of Directors shall cause the officers of the Company to
prepare for its review an annual financial and operating plan, as well as
marketing and strategic business plans, not later than 30 days prior to the
commencement of each relevant year. Not less than 15 days prior to the start of
each fiscal year of the Company, the Board of Directors shall submit to the
Shareholders a draft of the proposed annual business plan for such fiscal year
containing (i) a proposed budget including (A) a profit and loss (income)
statement setting forth in reasonable detail the revenues and expenses projected
for the Company business on an annual basis for the forthcoming fiscal year and
(B) a cash flow statement setting forth in reasonable detail the receipt and
disbursements projected for the Company business on an annual basis for the
forthcoming fiscal year and the amount of any corresponding cash deficiency or
surplus, the required capital contribution or Shareholder Loans, if any and any
contemplated borrowings of the Company (the "Budget"), and (ii) such other
documents as may be determined by the Board of Directors to be included in the
Budget. Each Budget shall be prepared on a basis consistent with the Company's
audited financial statement and Indonesian GAAP. At its next scheduled General
Meeting of Shareholders after the submission of such proposed Budget, the
General Meeting of Shareholders shall decide whether or not it approves such
proposed Budget in accordance with the provisions of Article III. If such
proposed
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Budget is approved by the General Meeting of Shareholders, then such Budget
shall be considered established for all purposes of this Agreement. If such
proposed Budget is not approved by the General Meeting of Shareholders, then the
Board of Directors shall promptly modify the proposed Budget to secure the
approval of the General Meeting of Shareholders.
(b) If the General Meeting of Shareholders fails to approve a new
Budget prior to the beginning of any fiscal year (a "Budget Deadlock"), the
Company shall continue to operate according to the Budget most recently approved
by the General Meeting of Shareholders as provided in (a) above (the "Prior
Budget") adjusted to reflect increases or decreases resulting from the
circumstances set forth below, until a new Budget is established by the General
Meeting of Shareholders as provided in (a) above:
(i) the payment or receipt to be made for such fiscal year under
the contracts or agreements executed by the Company prior to the Budget
Deadlock; and
(ii) anticipated increases or decreases in expenses attributable
to the annual effect of overhead expenses including employee salaries in
such fiscal year, which are contemplated to occur as a result of the
Company actions approved by the General Meeting of Shareholders prior to
and subsequent to the date of approval of the Prior Budget.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, no additional capital contributions including any
Shareholder Loan provided for in the annual Budget for such prior year shall be
repeated in such new year unless specifically approved for such year as provided
in Section 3.3. For the avoidance of doubt, Budget Deadlocks may be resolved as
provided for in Section 3.3(d).
(c) The Company shall at all times engage the services of an
independent internationally recognized firm of chartered or registered public
accountants approved by the Parties in accordance with Article III to perform an
annual audit of the financial records of the Company at the cost of the Company.
(d) The Company shall ensure that the books of accounts of the
Company are maintained, and that effective cost accounting and control systems
are established and maintained, in a manner acceptable to the Parties.
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(e) The Company shall use reasonable commercial efforts to recruit
first class management personnel, technicians, workers and other personnel. The
Company shall generally pursue a policy of employing Indonesian personnel so far
as personnel with appropriate qualifications and experience are available.
(f) Subject to Section 3.3, the Company will distribute its earnings
to its shareholders to the maximum extent permitted by law, the Financing
Agreements and the Company's working capital and operational requirements.
(g) The object of the Company shall be to construct and operate the
Facilities and distribute and sell the products manufactured thereby
domestically in Indonesia and internationally in a manner so as to maximize the
profitability of the Company.
ARTICLE IV
OTHER COVENANTS OF THE PARTIES
4.1 Governmental Consents. The Parties shall apply for and diligently
prosecute all applications for, and shall use reasonable commercial efforts
promptly to obtain, such consents, authorizations and approvals from such
governmental authorities as shall be necessary to permit the consummation of the
transactions contemplated by this Agreement. The expenses incurred by the
Parties for activities undertaken as required by this Section 4.1 shall be paid
by the Company or incurred for the account of the Company and reimbursed to the
Party which incurred such expenses.
4.2 Publicity. No Party shall, and each Party shall cause its
Affiliates not to, make any public announcement or issue any press release
containing information (other than information already available to the public)
with respect to the Project without the consent of the other Parties, provided
that to the extent a Party shall be legally required to make such an
announcement or release pursuant to applicable law, it shall be permitted to do
so even if it has not obtained the consent of the other Parties if and only if
such Party (x) has used its best efforts to consult with the other Parties
regarding such announcement or release and (y) strictly limits such announcement
or release to the minimum disclosure required by law.
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4.3 Feedstock Arrangements.
(a) The Parties agree to cause the Company to enter into an exclusive
agreement with TPPI to provide for the long-term supply of approximately 200,000
metric tonnes per year of propylene intended to be produced by TPPI and
anticipated to be used by the Company as feedstock for its operations.
(b) Propylene manufactured by TPPI and purchased by the Company
either directly or indirectly from TPPI, under a long-term supply contract or
otherwise, shall be purchased by the Company at a price equal to a weighted
average price for such products of similar specifications in the Asian market,
Western European market and the United States Gulf Coast market as determined by
reference to appropriate publicized actual transaction prices. The appropriate
weighting and the source of the publicized prices shall be as approved from time
to time by unanimous agreement of the Parties.
4.4 Offtake Arrangements.
(a) The Parties agree that they will cause the Company to enter into
the JTC Polypropylene Fixed Offtake Agreement providing for the sale of the
volume of Products as follows:
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Year* Volume**
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<S> <C> <C>
1 20%
2 16.5%
3 13%
4-10 10%
</TABLE>
* "Year" refers to 12 month periods commencing with production of the
product.
** Percentages refer to percentages of actual production calculated
on a quarterly basis.
(b) The Parties agree that they will cause the Company to enter into
one or more long-term standby offtake agreements with NIC and ITOCHU, Tirtamas
and its Affiliates, and Cementhai and its Affiliates for the sale outside
Indonesia of 60%, 20% and 20%, respectively, of Products that are not purchased
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pursuant to the JTC Polypropylene Fixed Offtake Agreement or that are not sold
inside Indonesia by or on behalf of the Company.
(c) All offtake agreements referred to in this Section 4.4 shall
provide for "pass-through" pricing with the party which is offtaking the product
only being entitled to compensation equal to 3% of the net sales price.
4.5 Utilities and Services Provided by TPPI.
Utilities produced by TPPI and supplied to, and marine docks and
tankage facilities (and other facilities as may be agreed by the Parties) which
are owned by TPPI and utilized by, the Company shall be supplied to or utilized
by the Company (i) on terms requiring the Company to pay to TPPI an amount
calculated to reflect a return to TPPI of the capital investment to construct
the Company's proportionate share of the relevant facilities based on its usage
of such facility, a reasonable return to TPPI on such capital investment and the
Company's proportionate share of the costs of operating and maintaining such
facilities (it being understood that the Company shall be required to make an
advance payment to TPPI for the future provision of such utilities or services
in an amount equal to the incremental capital costs associated with constructing
facilities other than those contemplated in the description of the Facilities
set forth in Exhibit A of the TPPI Shareholders Agreement in order to meet the
requirements of the Company), or (ii) on any other terms that may be unanimously
agreed by the Parties.
ARTICLE V
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES
Each Party hereby makes with respect to itself, as of the effective
date hereof pursuant to Section 10.1, to each other party, the representations
and warranties set forth in this Article V. Such representations and warranties
of the Parties shall be repeated as of Financial Closing, as if made on such
date, and each Party shall deliver an officer's certificate to each other Party
to such effect on such date.
5.1 Status and Authority; Binding Effect. Such Party is a corporation
duly organized and in good standing under the laws of the jurisdiction of its
organization having the power and authority to validly execute and deliver this
Agreement, to perform its obligations hereunder and to consummate the
transactions
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contemplated hereby. The execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement
by such Party has been duly authorized by all necessary corporate action on the
part of such Party. This Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by such
Party or its duly authorized representative and, subject to Section 10.1,
constitutes the legal, valid and binding obligations of such Party, enforceable
in accordance with the terms hereof.
5.2 Consents. Other than as set forth under Section 2.3 of this
Agreement, no permit, license, consent, order, approval or authorization of or
filing or registration with or declaration to any governmental authority, other
than those obtained or made prior to the date hereof, is required on the part of
such Party or any of its Affiliates in connection with the execution and
delivery of this Agreement or the consummation of the transactions contemplated
hereby (other than the transactions contemplated by the Basic Agreements), other
than filings with or approvals of (a) with respect to the investment of NIC and
ITOCHU, the Japanese Ministry of Finance, (b) with respect to the investment of
Cementhai, the Stock Exchange of Thailand, and (c) permits, licenses, consents,
orders, approvals, authorizations, filings, registrations or declarations the
failure of which to obtain would not, individually or in the aggregate, have a
material adverse effect on such Party, or the Project.
5.3 Compliance with Other Instruments and Laws. Each Party
represents, warrants and covenants that the execution and delivery of and
performance of its obligations under this Agreement by such Party and the
consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby will not result in (i) any
conflict with the articles of association, certificate of incorporation, by-laws
or equivalent organizational document or documents of such Party (ii) any breach
or violation of or default under any statute, law, regulation, ordinance, rule,
permit, concession, grant, franchise, license or other governmental
authorization or approval, judgment, order or decree or any mortgage, agreement,
deed of trust, indenture or any other instrument to which such Party is a party
or by which such Party or any of its properties or assets are bound or subject
or which is otherwise applicable to such Party (iii) the creation or imposition
of any liens, mortgages, pledges, claims, security interests, charges or
encumbrances or obligations to create a lien, charge, pledge or mortgage
(collectively, "Liens") on the assets of such Party, except for such breaches,
violations or defaults and such Liens which would not, individually or in the
aggregate, have a material adverse effect on such Party or the Project.
5.4 Litigation. There are no judicial or administrative actions,
proceedings or investigations pending or, to the best knowledge of such Party,
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threatened, which question the validity of this Agreement or any action taken or
to be taken by such Party that is material to the transactions contemplated by
this Agreement.
5.5 Brokers. All negotiations relating to this Agreement and the
transactions contemplated hereby have been carried out without the intervention
of any person acting on behalf of such Party in a manner that could give rise to
any valid claim against the Company or any other Party for any brokerage or
finder's commission, fee or similar compensation.
ARTICLE VI
RESTRICTIONS ON TRANSFER AND ISSUANCE OF SHARES
6.1 Transfer Restrictions.
(a) Each Party agrees not to sell, assign, transfer, convey by gift,
pledge, hypothecate, encumber or otherwise dispose of (any of the foregoing, a
"Transfer" and the Party effecting such Transfer, a "Transferor"), all or any
part of its Shares except as provided in this Agreement.
(b) Any actual, attempted or purported Transfer by a Party of all or
any part of its Shares that does not comply with the terms of this Article VI
shall be null, void and of no force or effect.
(c) If any Shareholder Loan is outstanding from any Party, such Party
may not Transfer any of its Shares (except pursuant to Section 6.2) unless a pro
rata interest in such Shareholder Loan is concurrently transferred to the Person
to whom such Shares are Transferred.
(d) As a condition precedent to any Transfer, the transferee of any
Shares from a Party shall agree in writing to become a party to this Agreement
and assume all the rights and obligations of the Transferor related to its
ownership of such Shares and hereunder, and prior to or concurrently with the
registration of a Transfer on the share register of the Company shall so become
a party hereto.
(e) Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, Polytama agrees
not to transfer any of its Shares and agrees to cause the Company not to issue
additional Shares if, following such transfer or issuance, the aggregate Shares
owned
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by Polytama, Tirtamas and their Affiliates is less than 43% of the total issued
and outstanding Shares of the Company.
6.2 Transfers to Affiliates and Other Parties; Certain Pledges.
(a) A Party may Transfer its Shares to an Affiliate of such Party or
to another party that is a Party prior to such Transfer ("Permitted
Transferee"); provided that (i) such transferring Party gives each other Party
15 days prior written notice, (ii) the applicable provisions of the Articles
have been complied with, and (iii) all consents or waivers required under the
Financing Agreements and Basic Agreements have been obtained; and provided
further with respect to transfers to Affiliates, that (i) Parties holding not
less than 60% of the issued and outstanding Shares consent in writing unless the
Transferor agrees to provide an irrevocable and unconditional guarantee of the
obligations of the Permitted Transferee in which case no consent shall be
required, and (ii) the Permitted Transferee agrees in writing to re-transfer the
Shares to its Transferor if at any time it ceases to be an Affiliate of such
Party.
(b) Polytama may Transfer a portion of its Shares up to 5%, and with
the approval of each of NIC and ITOCHU, up to an additional 5%, of the total
issued and outstanding Shares, to a third-party Indonesian company reasonably
acceptable to the other Parties that is in the business of manufacturing or
trading petrochemicals, provided that the conditions for the Transfer of Shares
to a Permitted Transferee under Section 6.2(a) have been otherwise satisfied.
(c) The restrictions contained in this Article VI shall not prohibit
any pledge by any Party of its Shares pursuant to the Financing Agreements.
6.3 Right of First Offer. Following Operational Acceptance (as
defined in the TPPI EPC Contract), or prior to Operational Acceptance (as
defined in the TPPI EPC Contract) with the approval of Parties holding 60% of
the issued and outstanding Shares of the Company, a Party may Transfer all or a
portion of its Shares provided it complies with the following procedures:
(a) In the event that any Party (a "Selling Shareholder") desires to
Transfer any or all of its Shares (other than to a Permitted Transferee), such
Selling Shareholder shall first give notice (an "Offer Notice") to each other
Party (the "Offerees") stating its desire to make such Transfer, the number of
Shares desired to be Transferred (the "Offered Shares"), the price (which must
be payable entirely
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in cash) at which such Selling Shareholder wishes to sell the Offered Shares
(the "Offer Price"), and any other terms of the offer.
(b) The Offer Notice shall constitute, for a period of sixty (60)
days from the date on which it shall have been deemed to be given, an
irrevocable and exclusive offer to sell to each Offeree (or any Affiliate
designated by an Offeree), at the Offer Price, a portion of the Offered Shares
equal to the proportion that the number of Shares owned by such Offeree bears to
the total number of Shares owned by all the Offerees or such lesser portion of
the Offered Shares as such Offeree chooses in its discretion.
(c) Each Offeree may accept the offer set forth in an Offer Notice by
giving notice to the Selling Shareholder, prior to the expiration of such offer,
specifying the maximum number of Offered Shares that the Offeree wishes to
purchase.
(d) If any Offeree does not agree to purchase all of the Offered
Shares to which it is entitled, the Selling Shareholder shall promptly so notify
each Offeree that has so agreed (an "Antidilutive Offeree"), such notice to
constitute an offer to sell, irrevocable for 15 days, to each such Antidilutive
Offeree the portion of the remaining Offered Shares (the "Remaining Shares")
equal to the proportion that the number of Shares owned by such Antidilutive
Offeree bears to the total number of Shares held by all such Antidilutive
Offerees. Each Antidilutive Offeree shall notify the Selling Shareholder within
such 15 day period, specifying the number of Remaining Shares which such
Antidilutive Offeree agrees to purchase. To the extent that any such
Antidilutive Offeree does not fully agree to purchase its proportionate share of
the Remaining Shares, the procedures set forth in the two immediately preceding
sentences shall be repeated, mutatis mutandis, until all the Remaining Shares
are sold or until no Party agrees to purchase any more Remaining Shares.
(e) If the Offerees collectively agree to purchase all of the Offered
Shares pursuant to this Section 6.3, they shall pay for such Shares within
forty-five (45) days following completion of the procedures set forth in
paragraphs (b) and (d) hereof.
(f) If the offers made by the Selling Shareholder to the Offerees
pursuant to paragraphs (b) and (d) hereof expire without an agreement by one or
more Offerees to purchase all of the Offered Shares, the Selling Shareholder
shall have one hundred eighty (180) days to effect the Transfer of the Offered
Shares to
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any third party or parties, for cash, at a price not less than the Offer Price,
and upon terms otherwise no more favorable to the transferee or transferees than
those specified in the Offer Notice, subject to (i) the approval of Parties
(including the Selling Shareholder) owning at least 60% of the outstanding
Shares as to the identity of such third party, such consent not to be
unreasonably withheld, provided that a good faith belief that a Party could not
work cooperatively with such proposed third party shall be sufficient reason for
withholding such Party's approval, and (ii) the execution and delivery by such
third party of an assignment and assumption agreement, in form and substance
satisfactory to the other Parties, pursuant to which such third party shall
assume all of the rights and obligations of a Party pursuant to or under this
Agreement. In the event that such transfer is not consummated within such
180-day period, the Selling Shareholder shall not be permitted to sell its
Shares pursuant to this Section 6.3 without again complying with each of the
requirements of this Section 6.3; provided, however, that such transfer may be
made without so re-complying with such requirements if the transfer was delayed
by factors beyond the reasonable control of the Selling Shareholder and such
transfer is consummated within 90 days following the end of such 180-day period.
(g) If all of the Shares owned by any Party are transferred pursuant
to and in compliance with this Section 6.3, then such Party shall be released
from all liabilities under this Agreement, except for such liabilities as may
have arisen prior to the first date on which such Party ceases to own any
Shares. The other Parties, as well as any other Person or Persons that may
become party to this Agreement pursuant to any transfer of Shares, shall execute
and deliver an agreement giving effect to the foregoing, in form and substance
acceptable to the Party being released.
(h) No Offeree may assign its rights under this Section 6.3 except as
set forth in Section 10.2.
(i) If a proposed Transfer to be made pursuant to this Section 6.3 is
not approved as provided for in Section 6.3(f)(i), then the Parties not
approving the Transfer shall within four months either purchase or find another
party to purchase the Shares proposed to be Transferred at the same price and on
the same terms as was set forth in the Offer Notice.
6.4 Prohibited Transfers. Notwithstanding anything in this Article VI
to the contrary, no Party may Transfer any Shares in violation of (i) applicable
law or (ii) the terms of the Basic Agreements or the Articles.
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6.5 Involuntary Transfers of Shares.
(a) In the event any or all of a Party's Shares are transferred
involuntarily, directly or indirectly, by operation of law or otherwise, such
Party shall give written notice (an "Involuntary Transfer Notice") promptly
after receiving knowledge thereof, and in any case within fifteen (15) days of
such involuntary transfer, to the other Parties, with a copy to the transferee,
stating the fact that the involuntary transfer occurred, the reason therefor,
the date of such transfer, the name and address of such transferee and the
number of Shares acquired by such transferee.
(b) For a period of sixty (60) days from the date that the
Involuntary Transfer Notice is received by any Party, such Involuntary Transfer
Notice shall constitute an Offer Notice (as such term is used in Section 6.3),
such involuntarily transferred Shares shall constitute the Offered Shares (as
such term is used in Section 6.3), the book value of such involuntarily
transferred Shares shall constitute the Offer Price (as such term is used in
Section 6.3) and the Parties other than the former owner of such involuntarily
transferred Shares shall have the right to purchase such Shares from the
owner(s) thereof according to the provisions of Section 6.3, as herein modified.
(c) Any such involuntary transfer of Shares shall also be subject to
the applicable provisions of the Articles.
6.6 Change of Control.
(a) Upon the occurrence of a Change of Control of (i) Polytama or
(ii) Cementhai and all controlling companies up to, but not including, The Siam
Cement Public Company Limited, (the company undergoing a Change of Control, the
"COC Entity"), any Party who is not the COC Entity or a direct or indirect
subsidiary of the COC Entity (the "Non-COC Party") shall have the right to
purchase all of the Shares owned by the COC Entity and its direct or indirect
subsidiaries (the "COC Entity Shares") at Fair Market Value by delivering,
within 14 days after the occurrence of such change of control is known to such
Non-COC Party, a notice to such COC Entity, indicating that it has exercised its
right to purchase the COC Entity Shares. If more than one Non-COC Party shall so
elect, each such electing Non-COC Party shall have the right to acquire its pro
rata portion of the COC Entity Shares based upon dividing its Participating
Interest in the Company (as adjusted to exclude the COC Entity Shares) by the
Participating Interests of all the Non-COC Parties who elect to purchase such
COC Entity Shares.
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(b) For the 45 day period (the "Negotiation Period") after the first
such notice by a Non-COC Party, all electing Non-COC Parties and the COC Entity
shall negotiate in good faith in order to reach agreement on the Fair Market
Value of the Subject Shares. If the electing Non-COC Party(ies) and the COC
Entity fail to reach agreement on the Fair Market Value of the subject Shares
within the Negotiation Period, each of the COC Entity and the Non-COC Party(ies)
shall retain an appraiser (which shall be an internationally reputable
investment banking firm) to prepare and deliver an appraisal of the Fair Market
Value of the subject Shares and shall give the other Parties a notice of such
engagement by the 14th day following the expiration of the Negotiation Period.
Each such Party shall deliver to the other Parties the written appraisal by its
own appraiser of the Fair Market Value of the Subject Shares not later than 60
days after the Negotiation Period. Following delivery of their appraisals, the
COC Entity and the Non-COC Party(ies) shall cause their respective appraisers to
meet and discuss the Fair Market Value of the subject Shares for a period not
exceeding 7 days. If all the appraisers agree on the Fair Market Value of the
subject Shares, the purchase price for the subject Shares shall be such agreed
upon Fair Market Value. If the appraisers fail to agree on such Fair Market
Value, the Fair Market Value for the subject Shares shall be the median of the
highest valuation and the lowest valuation of all the appraisals.
ARTICLE VII
DEFAULT
7.1 Events of Default. Any of the following conditions or events
shall constitute an "Event of Default":
(a) any Party shall default in the payment of any amount due to any
other Party or to the Company under this Agreement for more than three days
after the same becomes due and payable; or
(b) any Party (or any Affiliate of any Party) shall fail to make any
capital contribution or provide other financial support to the Company required
by (i) any determination of the Board of Directors within the limits set forth
in Section 2.5, (ii) any written agreement with the Company or between two or
more of the Parties (or Affiliates of the Parties) which includes such
defaulting Party, or (iii) any agreement entered into by such Party (or any
Affiliate of such Party) in connection with the Financing Agreements; or
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(c) any Party shall default in the performance of or compliance with
any other material obligation contained in this Agreement, and such default
shall not have been remedied within ten (10) days after written notice thereof
shall have been given to such Party by the Company or any other Party.
7.2 Default Notice; Cure Period. Upon the occurrence and during the
continuance of an Event of Default, any other Party may provide a notice (a
"Default Notice") to the defaulting Party of such occurrence. The defaulting
Party shall have six (6) days from the date of the Default Notice to cure the
breach that gave rise to the Event of Default.
7.3 Rights of Defaulting Party. If the Event of Default is not cured
within such six day period, then for so long as such Event of Default shall
continue the defaulting Party (and any Affiliate thereof) shall not be entitled
to take or receive any dividends on or other distributions with respect to its
Shares or to have any rights under this Agreement and shall not be entitled
either to attend or vote at any meeting of the Parties or to be represented by
its representatives on the Board of Directors or Board of Commissioners of the
Company, or otherwise to be consulted or to participate in any agreement,
decision, consent, determination, approval or other action of the Company or of
the Parties. For so long as the provisions of the preceding sentence shall
apply, the percentage of Shares required to approve any action pursuant to
Section 3.3 shall be equal to the percentage required by Section 3.3 multiplied
by the percentage of Shares that remain entitled to vote.
7.4 Right to Cure. During the continuance of an Event of Default,
each non-defaulting Party shall have the right, but not the obligation, at the
expense of the defaulting Party to cure such defaulting Party's default.
7.5 Option to Purchase Defaulting Party's Shares. If, within sixty
(60) days of the date of a Default Notice, the defaulting Party has not cured
the default giving rise to an Event of Default, or has not fully reimbursed any
non-defaulting Party who has cured such default pursuant to Section 7.4, the
non-default- ing Parties shall have the right, but not the obligation, to
purchase, on a pro rata basis, all of the Shares owned by the defaulting Party
(and any Affiliates of the defaulting Party) for a price in cash equal to the
lesser of (i) the cost to such defaulting Party of acquiring such shares in the
Company plus any further capital contributions made by the defaulting Party
pursuant to capital calls made by the Board of Directors or otherwise pursuant
to this Agreement or (ii) an amount determined by (a) multiplying the Net Worth
of the Company by the Participating Interest of the defaulting Party on the date
of default and (b) subtracting any amounts due
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and payable by the defaulting Party to either the Company (which amount shall be
paid to the Company) and/or to the other Parties in regards of outstanding
Shares issued to such defaulting Party. Immediately upon the acquisition of the
Participating Interest of such defaulting Party, the Directors and Commissioners
who where the nominees of such defaulting Party will be deemed to have resigned
and shall cease to hold all offices in the Company previously held.
7.6 Other Remedies. The rights of the Parties pursuant to this
Article VII shall not be exclusive, but shall be in addition to any other rights
or remedies available to any of the Parties at law or in equity.
ARTICLE VIII
INDEMNIFICATION
8.1 Indemnification. Each Party shall indemnify each other Party and
hold each such indemnified Party harmless from and against any claim, cost,
expense, loss, liability or damage (including reasonable attorneys' fees and
other costs and expenses) (collectively, "Damages") incurred or sustained by
such indemnified Party (or any Affiliate of such Party) as a result of (i) the
breach by such Party or any of its Affiliates of any covenant, agreement or
obligation contained in this Agreement or (ii) the inaccuracy or breach of any
representation or warranty of such Party contained in this Agreement.
8.2 Indemnification Procedures.
(a) A party entitled to indemnification hereunder shall herein be
referred to as an "Indemnitee". A party obligated to indemnify an Indemnitee
hereunder shall herein be referred to as an "Indemnitor".
(b) Promptly after receipt by an Indemnitee of notice of any claim or
the commencement of any action, or upon discovery of any facts which an
Indemnitee believes may give rise to a claim for indemnification from an
Indemnitor hereunder, such Indemnitee shall, if a claim in respect thereof is to
be made against an Indemnitor under this Article VIII, notify such Indemnitor in
writing in reasonable detail of the claim or the commencement of such action.
(c) If any such claim shall be asserted or brought against such
Indemnitee, it shall notify such Indemnitor thereof, and the Indemnitor shall be
enti-
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tled to participate therein, to assume the defense thereof with counsel
reasonably satisfactory to the Indemnitee, and to settle or compromise such
claim or action, provided that if the Indemnitee has elected to be represented
by separate counsel pursuant to the proviso to the following sentence, such
settlement or compromise shall be effected only with the consent of the
Indemnitee, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld. After notice to
the Indemnitee of the Indemnitor's election to assume the defense of such claim
or action, the Indemnitor shall not be liable to the Indemnitee under this
Article VIII for any legal or other expenses subsequently incurred by the
Indemnitee in connection with the defense thereof, provided that the Indemnitee
shall have the right to employ counsel to represent it if, in the Indemnitee's
reasonable judgment, it is advisable for the Indemnitee to be represented by
separate counsel, and in that event the fees and expenses of such separate
counsel shall be paid by the Indemnitee. If the Indemnitor does not elect to
assume the defense of such claim or action, the Indemnitee shall act reasonably
and in accordance with its good faith business judgment with respect thereto,
and, unless the Indemnitor fails to acknowledge its indemnity obligations
hereunder, shall not settle or compromise any such claim or action without the
consent of the Indemnitor, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld. The
Parties agree to render to each other such assistance as may reasonably be
requested in order to insure the proper and adequate defense of any such claim
or proceeding.
ARTICLE IX
DISPUTE RESOLUTION
9.1 Mutual Discussions. If any dispute or difference of any kind
whatsoever (a "Dispute") shall arise between the Parties hereto in connection
with, or arising out of, or relating to this Agreement, including any and all
exhibits and schedules hereto, or the breach, termination or validity hereof,
the Party(ies) if requested by any Party, shall attempt in good faith, for a
period of twenty-one (21) days after the receipt by one Party of a written
notice from any other Party of the existence of the Dispute, to settle such
Dispute in the first instance by mutual discussions between the Parties.
9.2 Submission of Disputes to Arbitration. If the Dispute cannot be
settled within 21 days by mutual discussions as contemplated by Section 9.1, any
Party (the "Claimant") may submit the Dispute to arbitration in accordance with
this Article IX by notice to the other Party(ies) ("Request for Arbitration").
The Party(ies) to whom such Request for Arbitration is delivered shall be the
"Respon-
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dent". The arbitration shall be conducted in accordance with the Arbitration
Rules of the International Chamber of Commerce (the "ICC") in effect at the time
of the arbitration, except as they may be modified herein or by mutual agreement
of the parties hereto. The seat of the arbitration shall be New York, New York,
USA. The arbitration shall be conducted and the arbitral award rendered in the
English language.
9.3 Arbitrators.
(a) In the event of an arbitration involving only two of the Parties
hereto, there shall be three arbitrators of whom each Party shall select one.
Should either Party fail to select an arbitrator within fifteen (15) days of the
delivery of the Request for Arbitration to the Respondent(s), the ICC Court of
International Arbitration (the "ICC Court") will make such appointment. The two
arbitrators thus appointed shall select the third arbitrator to act as chairman
of the tribunal within fifteen (15) days of the selection of the second
arbitrator. If the two Party-appointed arbitrators fail to agree on a third
arbitrator, the ICC Court shall make such appointment within twenty (20) days of
either Party's request that the ICC Court make such appointment.
(b) In the event of an arbitration involving more than two Parties,
there shall be three arbitrators who shall not be nationals of Japan, Indonesia
or Thailand. The arbitrators shall be jointly nominated by the parties within
thirty (30) days from the date when Claimant(s)'s Request for Arbitration is
delivered to the Respondent(s). If the Parties fail so to nominate the
arbitrators, at the request of any Party the arbitrators shall be appointed by
the ICC Court within twenty (20) days of such request.
9.4 Arbitral Award. The arbitral award shall be in writing and,
unless all the Parties agree otherwise, shall state the reasons upon which it is
based. The award shall be final and binding on the Parties; each Party hereby
waives irrevocably any right it may otherwise have to appeal the decision of the
arbitrators. The award may include an award of costs, including reasonable
attorneys' fees and disbursements. Judgement upon the award may be entered by
any court having jurisdiction thereof or having jurisdiction over the Parties or
their assets.
9.5 Enforcement of Award. By execution and delivery of this Agreement
each Party hereby accepts and consents to the jurisdiction of the aforesaid
arbitration panel and, solely for purposes of the enforcement of an arbitral
award under this Article IX or for obtaining a preliminary injunction,
attachment or other
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provisional relief in aid of arbitration, to the jurisdiction of any court of
competent jurisdiction, for itself and in respect of its property, and waives in
respect of both itself and its property any defense it may have as to or based
on sovereign immunity, jurisdiction, improper venue or inconvenient forum. An
application for provisional relief to a competent judicial authority shall not
be deemed incompatible with, or a waiver of, this agreement to arbitrate. Each
Party hereby irrevocably consents to the service of any process or other papers
by the use of any of the methods and to the addresses set for the giving of
notices in Section 10.7. Nothing herein shall affect the right of any Party to
serve such process or papers in any other manner permitted by law.
9.6 Continuing Obligations. Pending settlement of any dispute
pursuant to this Article IX, the Parties shall continue to comply with and
perform their obligations under the Agreement without prejudice to a final
adjustment in accordance with a final award rendered by the arbitral panel in
accordance with this Article IX.
9.7 Punitive Damages. The Parties hereto expressly waive and forego
any right to punitive, exemplary or similar damages in connection with any
Dispute arising out of, relating to or in connection with this Agreement, or the
breach, termination or validity thereof, and no such damages shall be awarded or
provided for in any Dispute resolution proceeding under or in aid of this
Article IX.
9.8 Consolidation of Arbitrations. The arbitral tribunal may
consolidate an arbitration arising under or relating to any of this Agreement,
the Basic Agreements and Financing Agreements, with any arbitration arising
under or relating to any of this Agreement, the Basic Agreements and Financing
Agreements if the subject of the disputes in the arbitrations arises out of or
relates essentially to the same set of facts or transactions. Such consolidated
arbitration shall be determined by the arbitral tribunal appointed for the
arbitration proceeding that was commenced first in time.
9.9 Timeframe. The hearing shall be commenced no later than ninety
(90) days and the award shall be rendered no later than one hundred and fifty
(150) days following the appointment of the last of the three arbitrators. All
discovery shall be completed no later than twenty (20) days prior to the
commencement of the hearing.
9.10 Confidentiality. The Parties and the arbitrators shall treat the
proceedings, any related discovery, and the decisions of the arbitral tribunal
as
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confidential, except in connection with a judicial challenge to, or enforcement
of, an award, and unless otherwise required by law.
9.11 Discovery. Consistent with the expedited nature of arbitration,
each Party will, upon the written request of the other Party, provide the other
with copies of documents in its possession, custody or control relevant to the
issues raised by any claim or counterclaim. Other discovery may be agreed by the
Parties or ordered by the arbitrators to the extent the arbitrators deem
additional discovery relevant and appropriate, and any dispute regarding
discovery, including disputes as to the need therefore or the relevance or scope
thereof, shall be determined by the arbitrators, which determination shall be
conclusive.
ARTICLE X
MISCELLANEOUS
10.1 Term and Termination. This Agreement shall be effective on the
first date on which this Agreement has been executed and delivered by each party
hereto and each party hereto shall have received evidence acceptable to it that
governmental approvals from BKPM and the Ministry of Justice of Indonesia
necessary for or in connection with the execution of this Agreement, and for the
Share subscription contemplated in Section 2.3, have been obtained and are in
full force and effect.
Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, if the
conditions in the preceding paragraph are not satisfied on or before July 31,
1997, this Agreement (including the following paragraph) shall automatically be
deemed to be null and void and the Company and the parties hereto shall have no
liability or obligation to any other party hereto or the Company in connection
herewith.
This Agreement shall remain in effect so long as there are at least two
Parties hereto. The provisions of Section 3.4(c) (Confidentiality), Section 4.2
(Publicity), Article VIII (Indemnification), Article IX (Arbitration), Section
10.7 (Notices) and Section 10.10 (Governing Law) shall survive any termination
of this Agreement.
Each Party hereby waives Articles 1266 and 1267 of the Indonesian Civil
Code (if the same are applicable) to the extent that such waiver is necessary to
terminate this Agreement without judicial action.
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10.2 Assignment. The provisions of this Agreement shall be binding
upon and shall inure to the benefit of the Parties and their respective
successors and assigns, whether so expressed or not. No transferee shall derive
any rights under this Agreement unless and until such transferee has executed
and delivered to the Parties an assignment and assumption agreement whereby such
transferee becomes bound by the terms of this Agreement. Notwithstanding the
foregoing, neither this Agreement nor any right, remedy, obligation or liability
arising hereunder or by reason hereof shall be assignable by any of the Parties,
except (a) any Offeree may assign its rights under Section 6.3 to purchase
Offered Shares and any non-defaulting Party may assign its rights under Section
7.5 to purchase the Shares of a defaulting Party (x) to any Permitted Transferee
of such Offeree or non-defaulting Party or (y) to the extent such Offeree or
non-defaulting Party is unable to exercise such rights because of the
requirements of the foreign investment laws of the Republic of Indonesia, to any
Person who is able to purchase such Shares in compliance with such laws, subject
to the consent of Parties holding at least 60% of the Shares held by the
non-transferring or non-defaulting Parties as to the identity of such Person,
and (b) as otherwise specifically set forth herein.
10.3 Waiver, Amendment, etc. No amendment, alteration, modification
or waiver of any term or provision of this Agreement, nor consent to any
departure by any Party therefrom, shall in any event be effective unless the
same shall be in writing and signed by or on behalf of all of the Parties.
10.4 Further Assurances.
(a) Each Party shall promptly take all such action and shall cause
the Commissioner(s) and Director(s) nominated by it to vote at any meeting of
the Board of Commissioners or Board of Directors, as the case may be, and shall
vote its Shares at any meeting of the shareholders of the Company, to require
the Company to take all such action, as may be required by law, or as may be
necessary or desirable, or that any other Party may reasonably request, in order
to carry out the intent and accomplish the purposes of this Agreement and the
consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby.
(b) Each Party shall cause the Commissioner(s) and Director(s)
nominated by it to vote at any meeting of the Board of Commissioners or Board of
Directors, as the case may be, and shall vote its Shares at any meeting of the
shareholders of the Company, to take any action required under the Articles to
approve any Transfer permitted pursuant to the terms of or made or proposed to
be made in compliance with Articles II or VI. For the avoidance of doubt, this
Section
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10.4(b) shall not limit any Party's discretion with respect to any vote or
approval required by Section 6.3(f), which vote or approval shall be made or
given in the reasonable discretion of each Party.
10.5 Survival of Representations and Warranties. All representations
and warranties contained in this Agreement or made in writing by or on behalf of
any Party in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement
shall survive the execution and delivery of this Agreement and the consummation
of the transactions contemplated hereby.
10.6 No Partnership. This Agreement is not intended, nor should
anything herein be construed, to create the relationship of partners, joint
venturers, principal and agent, employer and employee, or other fiduciary
relationship among the Parties. Except as expressly set forth herein, none of
the Parties shall have any authority to represent or to bind the other Parties
in any manner whatsoever, and each Party shall be solely responsible and liable
for its own acts.
10.7 Notices. All notices and other communications provided for
herein shall be in writing and bear a date, and shall be deemed to have been
duly given upon delivery when delivered personally; ten days after being sent
when delivered by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested and
postage prepaid; or upon transmission when transmitted by facsimile with
confirming copy sent concurrently by registered or certified mail, return
receipt requested and postage prepaid; and when received if delivered otherwise,
to the Party to whom it is directed:
if to Polytama, to it at:
MidPlaza 2 Building, 20th Floor
Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav. 10-11
Jakarata 10220, Indonesia
Telecopy: 62-21-570-4689
Telephone: 62-21-570-3883
Attention: President - Director
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if to Cementhai, to it at:
Cementhai Chemicals (Singapore) Pte Ltd
c/o The Siam Cement Public Company Limited
1 Siam Cement Road, Bangsue
Bangkok 10800, Thailand
Telecopy: 66-2-587-2027
Telephone: 66-2-586-4750/586-4751
Attention: Vice President, the Siam Cement Petrochemical Group
if to ITOCHU, to it at:
ITOCHU Corporation
5-1, Kita-Aoyama 2-chome
Minato-ku
Tokyo 107-77, Japan
Telecopy: 81-3-3497-6738
Telephone: 81-3-3497-6843
Attention: Kiyoshi Marukawa
and if to NIC, to it at:
Nissho Iwai Corporation
4-5, Akasaka 2-chome
Minato-ku
Tokyo 107, Japan
Telecopy: 81-3-3588-4299
Telephone: 81-3-3588-3361
Attention: Deputy General Manager
Organic Chemicals and Plastics Division
or at such other address as any Party shall have specified by notice to the
other Parties in accordance with this Section 10.7.
10.8 Expenses. Except as otherwise specifically agreed in writing,
each of the parties hereto shall be responsible for and pay all expenses, costs
and fees incurred or assumed by such party in connection with the preparation
and execution of this Agreement, compliance herewith and the consummation of the
transactions contemplated hereby.
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10.9 Third-Party Beneficiaries. Nothing expressed or implied in this
Agreement is intended or shall be construed to confer upon or give to any Person
other than the Parties any rights or remedies by virtue of this Agreement.
10.10 Governing Law. THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE GOVERNED BY, AND
CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH, THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK OF THE UNITED
STATES OF AMERICA, WITHOUT REGARD TO THE PRINCIPLES OF CONFLICT OF LAWS OF SUCH
STATE.
10.11 Severability. A holding by any court or other tribunal of
competent jurisdiction that any provision of this Agreement is invalid or
unenforceable in any jurisdiction shall not affect the validity or
enforceability of the remainder of this Agreement in that jurisdiction or the
validity or enforceability of this Agreement, including that provision, in any
other jurisdiction, and all remaining terms of this Agreement shall remain in
full force and effect. Following any such holding, the Parties shall negotiate
in good faith new provisions that, as far as legally possible, most nearly
reflect the intent of the Parties and that restore this Agreement as nearly as
possible to its original intent and effect.
10.12 Miscellaneous. This Agreement represents the entire agreement
of the Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all
other prior agreements between the Parties in respect of the subject matter
hereof. The table of contents and the headings in this Agreement are for
convenience of reference only and shall not affect the construction of any
provisions hereof. This Agreement may be executed in two or more counterparts,
each of which shall be deemed an original but all of which shall constitute one
and the same Agreement.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to
be duly executed as of the day and year first above written.
NISSHO IWAI CORPORATION CEMENTHAI CHEMICALS
(SINGAPORE) PTE LTD
By: /s/ HIROSHI HAMANO By: /s/ KAN TRAKULHOON
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Name: Hiroshi Hamano Name: Kan Trakulhoon
Title: Attorney-in-Fact Title: Attorney-in-Fact
PT. TIRTAMAS MAJUTAMA TRANS-PACIFIC CHEMICALS
(PTE.) LIMITED
By: /s/ HONGGO WENDRATNO By: /s/ MIHIR TAPARIA
-------------------------- --------------------------
Name: Honggo Wendratno Name: Mihir Taparia
Title: Director Title: Director
PT. POLYTAMA PROPINDO ITOCHU CORPORATION
By: /s/ HONGGO WENDRATNO By: /s/ RYUICHI KOMATSUZAKI
-------------------------- --------------------------
Name: Honggo Wendratno Name: Ryuichi Komatsuzaki
Title: President Director Title: Attorney-in-Fact
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EXHIBIT A
Description of the Facilities
[To be attached.]
A-1
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POLYPROPYLENE FACILITY
of
PT. TRANS-PACIFIC POLYPROPYLENE INDONESIA
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FIRST AMENDMENT
TO THE
SHAREHOLDERS AGREEMENT
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by and between
NISSHO IWAI CORPORATION,
ITOCHU CORPORATION,
CEMENTHAI CHEMICALS (SINGAPORE) PTE LTD,
PT. POLYTAMA PROPINDO,
PT. TIRTAMAS MAJUTAMA,
and
TRANS-PACIFIC CHEMICALS (PTE.) LIMITED
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Dated as of July 1, 1997
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FIRST AMENDMENT TO
SHAREHOLDERS AGREEMENT
This First Amendment ("First Amendment") to the Shareholders
Agreement (as defined in the first recital) is entered into as of July 1, 1997,
between Nissho Iwai Corporation, a company organized under the laws of Japan
("NIC"), ITOCHU Corporation, a company organized under the laws of Japan
("ITOCHU"), Cementhai Chemicals (Singapore) Pte Ltd, a company organized under
the laws of the Republic of Singapore ("Cementhai"), PT. Polytama Propindo, a
company organized under the laws of the Republic of Indonesia ("Polytama"), PT.
Tirtamas Majutama, a company organized under the laws of the Republic of
Indonesia ("Tirtamas") and Trans-Pacific Chemicals (Pte.) Limited, a company
organized under the laws of the Republic of Singapore ("TPCL").
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS, TPCL, Polytama, Tirtamas, Cementhai, NIC and ITOCHU (each a
"Party" and collectively, the "Parties") have entered into that certain
Shareholders Agreement dated as of April 30, 1997 (the "Shareholders Agreement")
in order to provide for the formation of, and subscription of shares in, PT.
Trans-Pacific Polypropylene Indonesia (the "Company") and in order to regulate
the relations of the Parties with respect to their ownership and management of
the Company; and
WHEREAS, the Parties desire to enter into this First Amendment in
order to amend certain provisions of the Shareholders Agreement;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual agreements contained
herein and other good and valuable consideration, the sufficiency of which is
hereby acknowledged, the parties hereby agree as follows:
1. As of the date first above stated, the Shareholders Agreement is hereby
amended as provided herein.
(a) In Section 1.1, the defined term "Offerees" is deleted and the term
"Offeree" is inserted in its place.
(b) In Section 2.1(b), first sentence,:
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(i) the amount "US$11,200,000" is deleted and the amount
"US$28,000,000" is inserted in its place; and
(ii) the amount "112,000" is deleted and the amount "280,000" is
inserted in its place.
(c) Section 2.2 is deleted in its entirety and is replaced with the
following:
"2.2 Shareholdings
Immediately following the initial subscriptions set forth in
Section 2.3, the Shares in the Company, each having a par value of
US$100, shall be owned by the Parties in the following proportions:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Participating Interest Percentage Shares
--------------------------------- ------
<S> <C> <C>
NIC 4% 2,800
Cementhai 10% 7,000
Polytama 82% 57,400
ITOCHU 4% 2,800"
</TABLE>
(d) In Section 2.3(d), first sentence, the phrase "On or before the
seventh day following the receipt by each of the Parties of" is deleted and the
phrase "Prior to" is inserted in its place.
(e) In Section 2.5(a), first sentence, the amount "US$67,200,000" is
deleted and the amount "US$63,000,000" is inserted in its place.
(f) Section 2.7 is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the
following:
"2.7 Issuance of Additional Shares of the Company. Except as provided in
Section 2.5, the Parties shall cause the Company not to issue any Shares
or any other securities or instruments convertible into or exchangeable
for Shares, or any rights or options to purchase any of the foregoing
except pursuant to this Section 2.7.
(a) If the Company proposes to issue Shares or any other
securities or instruments convertible into or exchangeable for Shares,
or any rights or options to purchase any of the foregoing (collectively,
"New Securities"), prior to convening the General Meeting of
Shareholders to approve such issuance, the Company shall give to each
Party written notice (a "Capital
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Notice") specifying the proposed terms of the proposed New Securities,
including the amount or number and their price.
(b) During a period of sixty (60) days from the date of any
Capital Notice, each Party that intends to subscribe for a portion of
the New Securities shall deliver a written notice to the Company (a
"Subscription Notice"), notifying its intent to subscribe for a portion
of the New Securities not greater than its Participating Interest. Upon
the earlier of the receipt of a Subscription Notice from each Party and
the end of such sixty-day period, (i) the Company shall give to each
Party written notice of which Parties have notified their intent to
subscribe for New Securities and the number of New Securities for which
each such Party intends to subscribe and (ii) if the Parties do not
intend to subscribe collectively for the total number of New Securities
set forth in the Capital Notice, the Company shall give to each Party
that does intend to subscribe for the full number of New Securities to
which it was entitled to subscribe (any such Party, a "Fully Subscribing
Party") written notice (a "Further Capital Notice") specifying the
number of New Securities that will remain unsubscribed ("Remaining New
Securities"). During a period of fifteen (15) days from the date of any
Further Capital Notice, each Fully Subscribing Party that intends to
subscribe for a portion of the Remaining New Securities shall deliver a
further Subscription Notice to the Company, notifying its intent to
subscribe for a portion of such Remaining New Securities not greater
than the portion that the total number of Shares held by such Fully
Subscribing Party bears to the total number of Shares owned by all Fully
Subscribing Parties. If the Fully Subscribing Parties do not intend to
subscribe collectively for the total number of Remaining New Securities
set forth in the Further Capital Notice, the procedures set forth in the
two immediately preceding sentences shall be repeated, mutatis mutandis,
until the Parties have notified their intent to subscribe collectively
for all the Remaining New Securities or until no Party intends to
subscribe for any more Remaining New Securities.
(c) Following the period required to give effect to the
provisions of Section 2.7(b), the Parties agree to cause the Company to
convene a General Meeting of Shareholders to authorize the issuance of
the proposed New Securities. Each Subscription Notice delivered by a
Party pursuant to Section 2.7(b) shall constitute a binding commitment
of such Party to subscribe for and purchase from the Company the number
of New Securities set forth therein at the price and on the terms set
forth in the Capital Notice within fourteen (14) days of the date the
New Securities are offered to the
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Parties pursuant to a resolution of the General Meeting of Shareholders.
Any New Securities not so subscribed for and purchased by the Parties
shall first be offered to the employees of the Company if required by
the Articles or applicable law and, if not fully subscribed by such
employees (or no such offer to employees is required), the Remaining New
Securities may be offered to any Person at a price not less than that
and on terms not more favorable to the purchaser than those stated in
the Capital Notice. For the avoidance of doubt, any Shares issued
pursuant to this Section 2.7, including shares issued to employees,
shall be subject to the restrictions on transfer set out in this
Agreement.
(d) Sections 2.7(a), (b) and (c) shall not apply where the
issuance of New Securities will consist of an offer to the public. In
the event an offer to the public is to be made by the Company, each
Party shall waive any pre-emptive rights it may have under law, this
Agreement or the Articles, and the Company shall ensure that each Party
which provides acceptable indications of interest to the underwriters of
such an offering is permitted to purchase in the offering up to the
number of Shares equal to its Participating Interest multiplied by the
total Shares to be offered."
(g) Section 3.3(b)(vi) is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the
following:
"(vi) the amendment or modification of Articles 5.1, 9.1, 11.1,
12.1, 13.1, 14.1, 17, 18, 19, 21 and 24 of the Articles;"
(h) In Section 3.3, the following provisions is added as Section 3.3(f):
"For purposes of article 10.2 of the Articles, the Parties agree that
the provisions of this Agreement shall be deemed to have been
unanimously agreed by the shareholders of the Company."
(i) In Section 3.3, the following provision is added as Section 3.3(g):
"To the extent that an amendment to the Articles may be required to
effectuate a resolution of the shareholders otherwise properly adopted
pursuant to this Section 3.3, each Party hereby agrees to vote in favor
of such amendment at a duly convened General Meeting of Shareholders."
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(j) In Section 6.2(b), the following sentence is added at the end of
Section 6.2(b):
"In the event of, and in order to give effect to, the foregoing, each of
the Parties hereby agrees to waive any right of first offer it may
otherwise have under this Agreement or the Articles with respect to the
Shares that are the subject of such Transfer."
(k) Section 6.3 is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the
following:
"6.3 Right of First Offer. Following Operational Acceptance (as defined
in the TPPI EPC Contract), or prior to Operational Acceptance (as
defined in the TPPI EPC Contract) with the approval of Parties holding
60% of the issued and outstanding Shares of the Company, a Party may
Transfer all or a portion of its Shares upon the approval of the General
Meeting of Shareholders as provided in Section 6.3(g), provided that
such Party first complies with the following procedures:
(a) In the event that any Party (a "Selling Shareholder") desires
to Transfer any or all of its Shares (other than to a Permitted
Transferee), such Selling Shareholder shall first give written notice
(an "Offer Notice") to each other Party (for the purposes of this
Section 6.3, each such other Party, an "Offeree") stating its desire to
make such Transfer, the number of Shares desired to be Transferred (the
"Offered Shares"), the price (which must be payable entirely in cash) at
which such Selling Shareholder wishes to sell the Offered Shares (the
"Offer Price"), and any other terms of the offer.
(b) The Offer Notice shall constitute, for a period of sixty (60)
days from the date on which it shall have been deemed to be given, an
irrevocable and exclusive offer to sell to each Offeree (or any
Affiliate designated by an Offeree), at the Offer Price, a portion of
the Offered Shares equal to the proportion that the number of Shares
owned by such Offeree bears to the total number of Shares owned by all
the Offerees or such lesser portion of the Offered Shares as such
Offeree chooses in its discretion.
(c) Each Offeree may accept the offer set forth in an Offer
Notice by giving notice to the Selling Shareholder, prior to the
expiration of such offer, specifying the maximum number of Offered
Shares that the Offeree wishes to purchase.
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(d) If any Offeree does not agree to purchase all of the Offered
Shares to which it is entitled, the Selling Shareholder shall promptly
so notify each Offeree that has so agreed (an "Antidilutive Offeree"),
such notice to constitute an offer to sell, irrevocable for 15 days, to
each such Antidilutive Offeree the portion of the remaining Offered
Shares (the "Remaining Shares") equal to the proportion that the number
of Shares owned by such Antidilutive Offeree bears to the total number
of Shares held by all such Antidilutive Offerees. Each Antidilutive
Offeree shall notify the Selling Shareholder within such 15 day period,
specifying the number of Remaining Shares which such Antidilutive
Offeree agrees to purchase. To the extent that any such Antidilutive
Offeree does not fully agree to purchase its proportionate share of the
Remaining Shares, the procedures set forth in the two immediately
preceding sentences shall be repeated, mutatis mutandis, until the
Offerees have agreed to purchase all the Remaining Shares or until no
Offeree agrees to purchase any more Remaining Shares.
(e) If the offers made by the Selling Shareholder to the Offerees
pursuant to paragraphs (b) and (d) hereof expire without an agreement by
one or more Offerees to purchase all of the Offered Shares, the Selling
Shareholder shall have one hundred and eighty (180) days to notify the
Parties of any third party or parties prepared to purchase the remaining
Offered Shares for cash, at a price not less than the Offer Price, and
upon terms otherwise no more favorable to the proposed transferee or
transferees than those specified in the Offer Notice, and the sale of
such Offered Shares to any such proposed third party shall be subject to
(i) the approval of Parties (including the Selling Shareholder) owning
at least 60% of the outstanding Shares as to the identity of such
proposed third party, such consent not to be unreasonably withheld,
provided that a good faith belief that a Party could not work
cooperatively with such proposed third party shall be sufficient reason
for withholding such Party's approval, and (ii) the execution and
delivery by such third party, prior to the proposed transfer, of an
assignment and assumption agreement, in form and substance satisfactory
to the other Parties, pursuant to which such third party agrees to
assume all of the rights and obligations of a Party pursuant to or under
this Agreement. In the event that the Selling Shareholder is not able to
identify any such third party or parties to purchase all of the
remaining Offered Shares within such 180-day period, the Selling
Shareholder shall not be permitted to sell such remaining Offered Shares
pursuant to this Section 6.3 without again complying with each of the
requirements of this Section 6.3.
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(f) If a proposed Transfer to any third party is not approved as
provided in Section 6.3(e)(i), then the Parties not approving the
Transfer shall within four months either be prepared to purchase or find
another party to purchase the Shares proposed to be Transferred provided
that the sale to any such other party shall be subject to the
requirements of Section 6.3(e)(i) and (ii) and shall be at the same
price and on the same terms as set forth in the Offer Notice.
(g) Following the period required to give effect to the
provisions of Section 6.3(a) through (f) above, the Selling Shareholder
shall promptly notify the Company of its intent to effectuate the
Transfer of the Offered Shares in accordance with the outcome of the
procedures set forth in Section 6.3(a) through (f). Within 60 (sixty)
days of the receipt of such notice, the Parties agree to cause the
Company to convene a General Meeting of Shareholders to approve the
proposed Transfer, provided that if no such Meeting is convened within
such 60 (sixty) days, the proposed Transfer shall be deemed as having
been approved thereby. If the General Meeting of Shareholders rejects
the proposed Transfer, it shall identify a party or parties to complete
the purchase of the Offered Shares by no later than 30 (thirty) days
thereafter, provided that the sale to any such other party shall be
subject to the requirements of Section 6.3(e)(i) and (ii) and shall be
at the same price and on the same terms as set forth in the Offer Notice
and provided further that the failure to identify such third party or
parties shall be deemed to be an approval of the proposed Transfer.
(h) The Offerees that have agreed to purchase any or all of the
Offered Shares pursuant to this Section 6.3, shall pay for such Shares
within forty-five (45) days following the date of the General Meeting of
Shareholders approving such Transfer or, if no such General Meeting of
Shareholders is convened to approve the Transfer, then within ninety
(90) days following the date of the notice from the Selling Shareholder
to the Company of such Transfer pursuant to Section 6.3(g).
(i) If all of the Shares owned by any Party are transferred
pursuant to and in compliance with this Section 6.3, then such Party
shall be released from all liabilities under this Agreement, except for
such liabilities as may have arisen prior to the first date on which
such Party ceases to own any Shares. The other Parties, as well as any
other Person or Persons that may become party to this Agreement pursuant
to any transfer of Shares, shall
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execute and deliver an agreement giving effect to the foregoing, in form
and substance acceptable to the Party being released.
(j) No Offeree may assign its rights under this Section 6.3
except as set forth in Section 10.2."
2. Each of the undersigned hereby acknowledges and agrees that all conditions to
the effectiveness of the Shareholders Agreement have been previously fulfilled
or are hereby waived and that the Shareholders Agreement is effective.
3. Except as expressly amended hereby, the Shareholders Agreement remains in
full force and effect.
4. Each Party hereby represents and warrants that: (i) the execution, delivery
and performance of this First Amendment by such Party has been duly authorized
by all necessary corporate action on the part of such Party and (ii) this First
Amendment has been duly executed and delivered by such Party or its duly
authorized representative and constitutes the legal, valid and binding
obligation of such Party, enforceable in accordance with its terms.
5. This First Amendment shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with,
the laws of the state of New York of the United States of America, without
regard to conflict of law principles.
6. This First Amendment may be executed in two or more counterparts, each of
which shall be deemed an original but all of which shall constitute one and the
same Agreement.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this First
Amendment to be duly executed as of the date first above written.
NISSHO IWAI CORPORATION ITOCHU CORPORATION
/s/ Takashi Hata /s/ Masarumi Mizuno
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Name: Takashi Hata Name: Masarumi Mizuno
Title: Attorney-in-Fact Title: Attorney-in-Fact
CEMENTHAI CHEMICALS PT. TIRTAMAS MAJUTAMA
(SINGAPORE) PTE LTD
/s/ Ken Trakulhoon /s/ Kartini Muljadi SH
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Name: Ken Trakulhoon Name: Kartini Muljadi SH
Title: Attorney-in-Fact Title: Attorney-in-Fact
TRANS-PACIFIC CHEMICALS PT. POLYTAMA PROPINDO
(PTE.) LIMITED
/s/ Mihir Taparia /s/ Kartini Muljadi SH
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Name: Mihir Taparia Name: Kartini Muljadi SH
Title: Attorney-in-Fact Title: Attorney-in-Fact
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Exhibit 2.2
PERUSAHAAN PERTAMBANGAN MINYAK DAN GAS BUMI NEGARA
(STATE-OWNED OIL AND GAS COMPANY OF INDONESIA/
PERTAMINA)
HEAD OFFICE
Jalan Medan Merdeka Timur 1A JAKARTA 10110
PO BOX 1012 JKT
CABLE ADDRESS "PERTAMINA" TELEPHONE: 3815111-3016111 FACS: 343882-363505
TELEX: 46471-45077,44441,46552,46554,45547
Number : 625/E0300/96 Jakarta, 3rd December 1996
Enclos. : --
Subject : Agreement of Receipt, To :
Storing and Trans- PT. Polytama Propindo
mission of Propylene Mid Plaza 2 Building, 20th Fl.
in UP-VI Balongan. Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav. 10-11
Jakarta 10220
Attn: President Director
PT. Polytama Propindo
We send you herewith the Agreement of Receipt, Storing and Transmission of
Propylene in UP-VI Balongan between PERTAMINA and PT. Polytama Propindo which
shall be valid retroactively from 1st October 1996 up to 1st October 1998.
Thank you for your kind attention and cooperation.
P E R T A M I N A
Directorate of Processing,
Chief of Gas & Petrochemical
Division,
signed
Hadiono Sutirto
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AGREEMENT OF RECEIPT, STORING AND TRANSMISSION
OF PROPYLENE IN UP-VI BALONGAN
On this day, Tuesday the 26th day of November, nineteen hundred and ninety
six, we, the undersigned:
I. PERUSAHAAN PERTAMBANGAN MINYAK DAN GAS BUMI NEGARA (PERTAMINA), a Company
which was established pursuant to Law No. 8 of 1971, in connection with
Law No. 10 of 1974, domiciled in Jakarta and having its office in Jalan
Merdeka Timur 1A, in this matter is represented by C.J. Atihuta, as the
Director of Processing, pursuant to power of attorney of the President
Director No.1519/C0000/96-SO dated 25th November 1996, therefore acting
for and on behalf of the above Company and hereinafter in this Agreement
shall be referred to as FIRST PARTY.
II. PT. POLYTAMA PROPINDO, a Company which was established pursuant to
Notarial Deed No. 24 dated 29th October 1993, domiciled in Jakarta and
having its office in Mid Plaza 2 Building, 20th Floor, Jl. Jend. sudirman
Kav.10-11, in this matter is represented by Honggo Wendratno, as the
President Director, therefore acting for and on behalf of the above
Company and hereinafter in this Agreement shall be referred to as SECOND
PARTY.
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Whereas FIRST PARTY and BP Petroleum Export Pte. Ltd. have signed an
Offtake Agreement EXOR-I dated 23rd April 1990 and as lastly amended and added
by Amendment No. 4 on the sale-purchase of product which hereinafter shall be
referred to as "Offtake Agreement".
Whereas to meet Amendment No. 1 of the Offtake Agreement, FIRST PARTY and
BP Chemicals S.E.A. PTE. LTD. have signed the Propylene Offtake Agreement dated
1st August 1995 on the sale-purchase of Propylene which hereinafter shall be
referred to as "POA Agreement".
Whereas pursuant to Article 3.1. of POA Agreement and Article 2.1. of
Attachment 1 of POA Agreement, SECOND PARTY shall utilize the unloading facility
and other related facilities, including but not limited to modified facilities
owned by FIRST PARTY in UP-VI Balongan, hereinafter shall be referred to as
"FACILITY".
Whereas FIRST PARTY agrees that its FACILITY shall be utilized by SECOND
PARTY for receiving, storing and transferring Propylene owned by SECOND PARTY to
the tank of SECOND PARTY.
Based on the above aspects, the Parties agree and concur to bind themselves
in an Agreement on the following terms and conditions :
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Article 1
SCOPE OF AGREEMENT
The scope of this Agreement is that FIRST PARTY shall provide its FACILITY,
namely the facility of receipt, storing and transmission of Propylene to be
utilized by SECOND PARTY and shall agree to receive, store and transfer the
Propylene owned by SECOND PARTY to the tank of SECOND PARTY pursuant to the
provisions in this Agreement.
Article 2
UTILIZATION COST
2.1. By the utilization of the FACILITY specified in Article 1 above, SECOND
PARTY shall agree to pay the Utilization Cost to FIRST PARTY, which shall
be calculated based on the calculation of utilization cost of FACILITY,
including the Cost of receipt, Cost of storing and Cost of Transfer of
Propylene, including but not limited to the cost of activities at the
wharf, tank and pipeline, namely at US$ 5.25/ton or the quantity of
Propylene unloaded, which is according to the Certificate Quantity of
Discharge (CQD).
2.2. The Utilization Cost above does not include PPN (VAT).
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2.3. SECOND PARTY shall be responsible for:
2.3.1 The Cost of Analysis if any.
2.3.2. The costs of ship services (costs of anchoring, mooring, guide,
towing, guard towing, direct transport, berth fee), including the
cost or licensing related to the import of propylene product or
the import license as well as the harbor and shipment activities.
2.3.3. The Fee of Independent Surveyor.
Article 3
METHOD OF PAYMENT
3.1. SECOND PARTY shall make the payment of the rent fee of the FACILITY as
referred to in Article 6.1. monthly by advance payment in US$ (Dollar of
United States of America) currency according to the Provisional Debit Note
of FIRST PARTY which shall be calculated based on the estimated CQD
(Quantity of propylene unloaded monthly is estimated at +/- 15,000 tons).
3.2. Payment of Debit Note referred to in Article 3.1. shall be directly
transferred to the FIRST PARTY's Bank in the name of PERTAMINA, account
No. 003-0088.09055.7 at Bank Ekspor Impor Indonesia, Gambir Branch, Jl.
Ir. M. Juanda No. 18, Jakarta Pusat within the period of 7 (seven) days
after the Debit Note is received.
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3.3. At the beginning of each following months shall be submitted the actual
Debit Note based on the actual CQD (Certificate Quantity of Discharge.)
The difference between the Provisional Debit Note and the Actual Debit
Note shall be directly paid by each party within the period of 7 (seven)
days after the Debit Note is received or may be calculated in the debit
note of the following month.
3.4. All costs or transfer in connection with the payment of Debit Note of
FIRST PARTY shall be borne by SECOND PARTY.
Article 4
PENALTY
4.1. In case SECOND PARTY does not pay or has not paid the rent to FIRST PARTY
when the time is due, calculated from the due date of the payment SECOND
PARTY shall be subjected to a penalty for each day delay at 0.5% (a half
percent) of the amount of rent price to be paid with the maximum penalty
at 20% (twenty percent) of the total rent price per month.
4.2. If after the period of 20 (twenty) days has lapsed since the date of
maximum penalty is reached as referred to in article 4.1. above, SECOND
PARTY apparently has not settled the payment of the rent
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price and penalty, FIRST PARTY shall have the right to unilaterally
terminate the Agreement as stipulated in Article 11 (Termination of
Agreement) of this Agreement.
Article 5
TAX
All taxes, contributions, duties, stamp-duty, retribution, other levies,
and or any charges whatsoever subjected in connection with the utilization of
FACILITY by SECOND PARTY, pursuant to the prevailing regulations of law, shall
be charged to and become the full responsibility of SECOND PARTY.
Article 6
RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS OF FIRST PARTY
6.1. FIRST PARTY shall be obliged to prepare the whole FACILITY in the
condition of ready to utilize, namely the facility of unloading of
Propylene with the wharf trench as it is, including jetty, tank, and
transfer pipe, complete with the equipment of fire extinguisher which
functions properly.
6.2. FIRST PARTY shall carry out the measuring of Propylene at the tank of
UP-VI Balongan before and after unloading the Propylene from the ship.
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6.3 FIRST PARTY shall carry out the storing of Propylene for 7 (seven) days,
unless specified otherwise by FIRST PARTY pursuant to article 8
paragraph 3.
6.4 FIRST PARTY shall carry out the transfer of Propylene from the tank of
UP-VI Balongan to SECOND PARTY's tank at the request of SECOND PARTY.
6.5 FIRST PARTY shall be obliged to prepare the equipment of work safety for
the employees of FIRST PARTY who are assigned to prepare the facilities of
transfer and loading of Propylene.
Article 7
RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS OF SECOND PARTY
7.1 SECOND PARTY shall be obliged to report the news of each ship's arrival
and the plan of Propylene transfer by the pipeline, the implementation of
transfer in writing, not later than 7 (seven) days before the
implementation of unloading or transfer.
7.2 SECOND PARTY shall be obliged to provide a written information on the
planned analysis of Propylene.
7.3 SECOND PARTY shall be obliged to submit to FIRST PARTY, the certificate of
quality of Propylene which
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must be according to the specification of each shipment to be unloaded and
stored at the FACILITY.
7.4. SECOND PARTY shall be responsible for all licenses related to the import
of Propylene product (import license, etc.) as well as the activities of
harbor and shipment (anchoring, guide, towing, etc.), and the appointed
handling agent shall be PT. TONGKANG.
Article 8
GENERAL CONDITIONS
8.1. FIRST PARTY shall carry out its obligations pursuant to article 6 above,
according to the schedule of transfer or the schedule of ship's arrival to
be agreed later by FIRST PARTY and SECOND PARTY according to the need of
SECOND PARTY.
8.2. The maximum quantity of propylene that is dischargeable is at
1,700 Mton/ship and adjusted to the available tank facility.
8.3. Disregard of the provision of Article 6.3. above, FIRST PARTY may at any
time use the facility of storing tank by giving prior notification in
writing not later than 7 (seven) days to SECOND PARTY, if FIRST PARTY at
any time needs the storing tank when
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the period of T/A of UP-VI Balongan Refinery ends or when UP-VI Balongan
Refinery can produce Propylene according to the quantity and
specifications agreed pursuant to POA Agreement.
Article 9
PERIOD OF AGREEMENT
This Agreement shall be effective as from 1st October 1996 up to 1st October
1998 and may be extended at the approval of both parties.
Article 10
FAILURE, INDEMNIFICATION AND CONTROL OF FAILURE
10.1 Violation to the Law and Regulations.
SECOND PARTY shall be obliged to adhere to the regulations governing the
environment of FIRST PARTY, including the regulations of work safety and
additional regulations of the local authority which are prevailing and
related to the implementation of SECOND PARTY's obligations pursuant to
this Agreement.
10.2 Failure in Carrying out the Work.
10.2.1 Propylene Losses
FIRST PARTY shall not be responsible for and not
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\ obliged to give compensation for the losses of evaporation and
contamination of Propylene owned by SECOND PARTY during operation
at the stages of receipt, storing and delivery to SECOND PARTY's
tank.
10.2.2. During the validity of this Agreement SECOND PARTY shall guarantee
to release FIRST PARTY from any claims and lawsuits from any party
whatsoever in connection with the implementation of SECOND PARTY's
obligations pursuant to this Agreement and shall be responsible
for the losses incurred resulting from the fault or failure of
SECOND PARTY and its employees.
10.2.3. FIRST PARTY shall be responsible for the operation of FACILITY, in
case of accident or damage of FACILITY which is not resulted by
the event of Force Majeure or because of the fault of SECOND
PARTY.
Article 11
TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT
11.1. The PARTIES agree to waive the provision of Article 1266 of the Civil
Code, whereof FIRST PARTY and SECOND PARTY may terminate the agreement
unilaterally.
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11.2. The Termination of Agreement by FIRST PARTY against SECOND PARTY or vise
versa.
The Termination of Agreement may be conducted by FIRST PARTY or SECOND
PARTY with or without reasons as follows:
11.2.1. Force Majeure
If the Force Majeure continues for more than three months consecutively
after the notification of a Force Majeure and it is not possible to
continue this Agreement, FIRST PARTY and SECOND PARTY shall have the right
to terminate this Agreement by written notification 5 calendar days in
advance.
11.2.2. Failure of FIRST PARTY AND OR SECOND PARTY
a) If SECOND PARTY transfers this Agreement to other Party without the
approval of FIRST PARTY or vise versa.
b) If SECOND PARTY violates the obligations of SECOND PARTY pursuant to
the provisions of this Agreement.
c) If FIRST PARTY ignores the task assigned by SECOND PARTY or vise
versa.
11.2.3. FIRST PARTY or SECOND PARTY is liquidated and/or bankrupted.
Article 12
FORCE MAJEURE
12.1. Event of Force Majeure
An Event of Force Majeure is an event by which the parties of this
Agreement are unable to carry out their obligations for matters beyond
their control.
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12.2. Force Majeure shall mean:
(a) Events by God's will, (b) The taking-over, confiscation by Government,
(c) Civil war, (d) Rebellion, sabotage, riots and demonstration, (e)
Fire, earthquake and natural disasters, (f) Strike, lock-out which
directly affect the implementation of obligations of each party pursuant
to this agreement, (g) Regulations of Law or Government's measures.
12.3. Measures in case of an Event of Force Majeure:
- Not later than the period of 7 x 24 hours after an event of Force
Majeure takes place, the PARTY who is affected by the Force Majeure
shall inform such event to the other party in writing by specifying
when the Force Majeure takes place.
- The party who is not affected by the Force Majeure shall refuse or
approve in writing within the period of not later than 7 x 24 hours
after the receipt of notification from the party who is affected by the
Force Majeure, while the terms and conditions in this Agreement shall
continue to be valid.
- If the Force Majeure has ended, the date of ending of the Force Majeure
shall be notified again in writing. FIRST PARTY and SECOND PARTY shall
then consult each other to designate the new work schedule.
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-- If at the same time of the event of FORCE MAJEURE, the payment is also
due, such payment shall be delayed by SECOND PARTY until the event of
Force Majeure has ended.
Article 13
INSURANCE
13.1. FIRST PARTY shall be responsible for the insurance cost of the FACILITY on
the risks of fire and or explosion.
13.2. SECOND PARTY shall be responsible for the Insurance cost of Propylene
which is unloaded, stored and transferred at the FACILITY of UP-VI
Balongan on the risks of fire, lightning, explosion and other failures of
operation.
Article 14
DISPUTES
14.1. Discussion For Consensus
In case of disputes between both parties regarding the contents as well as
implementation of this Agreement, they shall be settled by discussion and
consensus.
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14.2. District Court
In case the disputes referred to in Article 14 paragraph 1 are unable to
be settled by discussion and consensus, FIRST PARTY as well as SECOND
PARTY shall agree to have them settled by the District Court of Jakarta
Pusat.
Article 15
DOMICILE
With respect to this agreement, FIRST PARTY and SECOND PARTY select the
permanent domicile at the Registrar's office of the District Court of Jakarta
Pusat.
Article 16
OTHERS
16.1. Summary of Agreement
This Agreement shall be the last agreement reached by FIRST PARTY and
SECOND PARTY.
All agreements ever produced formerly between FIRST PARTY and SECOND PARTY
concerning the work pursuant to this Agreement, either in writing or
verbally shall be stated cancelled and no more valid.
16.2. Addendum
This agreement may only be added and amended by a written agreement
between both parties by an addendum.
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16.3. This agreement shall adhere to the Law governing in Indonesia.
16.4. Language
The official text of this Agreement shall be produced in the Indonesian
language.
16.5. Notification
Notification and communication shall be considered official, if delivered
in writing, by letter, facsimile and/or telex to the addresses below or
their changes, if any, which shall be notified by each party in writing.
Article 17
REPRESENTATIVES
17.1. FIRST PARTY shall appoint the Manager of UP-VI Balongan Refinery or other
appointed authority to carry out the tasks and obligations of FIRST PARTY.
17.2. SECOND PARTY shall appoint the Plant Manager of PI. Polytama Propindo or
other appointed authority to carry out the tasks and obligations of SECOND
PARTY
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Article 18
All correspondences related to this Agreement shall be delivered directly
or by telex or facsimile to:
FIRST PARTY at the following address:
PERTAMINA
Attn. : Kadin. Operasi Kilang Gas & Petrokimia
(Chief of Gas & Petrochemical Refinery
Operation service)
Address : PERTAMINA
16th Floor
Jl. Medan Merdeka Timur 1A
Jakarta Pusat
Phone : (021) 301-5419
Facsimile : (021) 345-3558
Telex : 44152/44302
SECOND PARTY at the following address:
PT. POLYTAMA PROPINDO
Attn. : General Manager of Finance
Address : MID PLAZA 2 BUILDING, 20th FLOOR
Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav. 10-11
Jakarta 10220
Phone : (021) 570-3883
Facsimile : (021) 570-4689
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Article 19
All correspondences related to the Implementation of Utilization Operation
of this FACILITY shall be delivered directly or by telex or facsimile to:
FIRST PARTY at the following address:
PERTAMINA UP-VI BALONGAN
Attn. : Manager Kilang
Address : PERTAMINA
UP-VI Balongan
West Java
Phone : (0234)- 28232
Facsimile: (0234) 28232 - 28629
SECOND PARTY at the following address:
PT. POLYTAMA PROPINDO PLANT SITE
Attn. : Plant Manager
Address : Jl. Raya Juntinyuat Km.13
Desa Limbangan, Kec. Juntinyuat
Indramayu, West Java
Phone : (0234) 28002
Facsimile: (0234) 28616
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Article 20
C L O S I N G
This Agreement is drawn up in 2 (two) copies, respectively having the equal
legal validity and enforcement and are signed over adequate stamp duty, each for
FIRST PARTY and SECOND PARTY for adherence.
Jakarta, 26th November 1996
FIRST PARTY, SECOND PARTY,
STATE-OWNED OIL AND GAS COMPANY PT. POLYTAMA PROPINDO OF INDONESIA
stamped and signed over stamped and signed
Rp. 2000. - stamp duty
/s/ G.J. ATIHUTA /s/ HONGGO WENDRATNO
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Name: G.J. ATIHUTA Name: HONGGO WENDRATNO
Director of Processing President Director
Translated from the Indonesian text by Dra Lanny Setjahusada, an authorized and
sworn translator appointed by decree No 527 of 1995 of the Governor of DKI
Jarkarta
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ADDENDUM OF
AGREEMENT ON RECEIPT, STORING AND TRANSMISSION OF
PROPYLENE IN BALONGAN UF-VI
This addendum is drawn up on Monday the 18th day of May, nineteen hundred and
ninety-eight (1998), between:
I. STATE-OWNED OIL AND NATURAL GAS COMPANY (PERTAMINA), a Company established
pursuant to Act No. 8 of 1971, in connection with Act No. 10 of 1974,
domiciled in Jakarta and having its office in Jalan Merdeka Timur 1A, in
this matter is represented by Samto Utomo as the Director of Processing,
based on by the power of attorney of the President Director No.
SK-592/COOOO/98-SO dated May 18th, 1998, therefore acting for and on
behalf of the above Company, hereinafter in this Addendum referred to as
FIRST PARTY; and
II. PT. POLYTAMA PROPINDO, a Company established by Notarial Deed No. 24
dated the twenty-ninth day of October, nineteen hundred and ninety-three
(29-10-1993), as amended by Deed number 43, dated the twenty-second day of
December nineteen hundred and ninety-three (22-12-1993), both were drawn
up before Harvey Tanuwidjaja Sondak, SH., a Notary Public in Jakarta,
which has been approved by the Minister of Justice of the Republic of
Indonesia by Decree number
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C2-385.HT.01.01.TH.94 dated January 13th, 1994, domiciled in Jakarta and
having its office in Mid Plaza 2 Building, 20th Floor, Jl. Jend. Sudirman
Kav. 10-11, Jakarta Pusat, in this matter is represented by Honggo
Wendratno, as the President Director, as such acting for and on behalf of
PT. POLYTAMA PROPINDO, hereinafter in this Addendum referred to as SECOND
PARTY.
FIRST PARTY and SECOND PARTY first explains hereby:
- -Whereas FIRST PARTY and SECOND PARTY have signed the Agreement On Receipt,
Storing and Transmission of Propylene in Balongan UP-VI, on November 26, 1996
(Hereinafter referred to as "Agreement").
- -Whereas by the existing remaining capacity of Propylene storing tank owned by
FIRST PARTY in Balongan UP-VI, SECOND PARTY intends to utilize the maximum tank
facility at 1,500 Mton.
With respect to the above matters and pursuant to Article 16.2, FIRST PARTY
and SECOND PARTY agree to prepare the Addendum of Agreement (hereinafter
referred to as "Addendum") on the following conditions:
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Article 1
To amend the provision of Article 2.1. of the Agreement, henceforth it
shall read as follows:
2.1. By utilization of the FACILITY referred to in Article 1 above, SECOND
PARTY shall agree to pay the Utilization Cost to FIRST PARTY, calculated
based on the calculation of such Utilization Cost of the FACILITY
including the Cost of receipt, Cost of Storing, and Cost of Propylene
Transfer, including but not limited to the cost of activities at the
wharf, tank and pipeline, i.e. at US$5.25/ton (five and twenty-five
hundredths United States Dollars per ton) of the quantity of Propylene
unloaded in compliance with the Certificate Quantity of Discharge (CQD).
In case SECOND PARTY utilizes the remaining tank capacity, SECOND PARTY
shall agree to pay the Cost of Additional Utilization at US$2.60/ton per
month (two and sixty-hundredths United States Dollars per ton per month)
for the quantity of Propylene entered and stored (hereinafter referred
to as "Cost of Additional Utilization").
Article 2
To amend the provision of Article 6.3 of the Agreement, henceforth it shall
read as follows:
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6.3. FIRST PARTY shall store the Propylene for 7 (seven) days, unless specified
otherwise by FIRST PARTY pursuant to Article 8.3 of the Agreement and or
Article 3 of the Addendum.
Article 3
To add one paragraph to Article 8, namely Article 8 paragraph 4 of the
Agreement which shall read as follows:
8.4. With due observance of the provision of Article 6.3 above, SECOND PARTY
may utilize the FACILITY of Storing Tank for the period of over 7 (seven)
days by prior written notification of at least 7 (seven) days to FIRST
PARTY.
Referring to Article 8.3 of the AGREEMENT, FIRST PARTY shall approve or
reject the request of SECOND PARTY. In case the request of SECOND PARTY is
approved, SECOND PARTY shall be ready to pay the Cost of Additional
Utilization referred to in Article 1 of the Addendum at the minimum
payment for one month for each request approved.
Article 4
4.1. Other articles of the Agreement not amended by this Addendum shall remain
valid and bind the Parties.
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4.2. This Addendum forms a unit and inseparable part of the Agreement.
This Addendum is drawn up in 2 (two) copies, respectively having equal
legal power and signed on adequate stamp duty, respectively for FIRST PARTY and
SECOND PARTY.
FIRST PARTY SECOND PARTY
STATE-OWNED OIL AND NATURAL GAS COMPANY PT. POLYTAMA PROPINDO
signed on stamp duty signed
and sealed
/s/ SAMTO UTOMO /s/ HONGGO WENDRATNO
- ----------------------------- -----------------------------
Name: SAMTO UTOMO Name: HONGGO WENDRATNO
Position: Director of Processing Position: President Director
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CERTIFICATE
Pursuant to rule 306 of Regulation S-T prescribed by the Securities and
Exchange Commission under the Securities Act of 1933, the registrant certifies
that the English translation of the Agreement of Receipt, Storing and
Transmission of Propylene in UP-VI Balongan dated November 26, 1996 by and
between Perusahaan Pertambangan Minyak Dan Gas Bumi Negara (Pertamina) and P.T.
Polytama Propindo and the Addendum of Agreement on Receipt, Storing and
Transmission of Propylene in Balongan UP-VI dated May 18, 1998 by and between
the same parties is fair and accurate.
P.T. Polytama Propindo
(Registrant)
/s/ HORACIO MARASIGAN
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Horacio Marasigan
Director
Date: June 29, 1998
