Hong Kong-listed NewOcean Energy Holdings Limited, a firm which includes bunker fuel trading and supply operations as part of business activities, on Wednesday (11 May) released an update regarding the winding up petition filed against the company by the Hongkong Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC).
Pursuant to the court order issued by the Supreme Court of Bermuda Companies (winding up) Commercial Court on 9 May 2022 (Bermuda time), the followings are the major decisions made by the judge:
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Published: 13 May, 2022
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