Nam Tai Property Announces Filing of Application to Appeal the Judgment of the BVI Court
Nam Tai Property Inc. (NTP) announced on April 7, 2021, its intention to appeal a March 3, 2021, ruling from the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court, which voided a private placement intended to address liquidity challenges. The Company argues significant errors in the judgment, particularly regarding the liquidity crisis and the purpose of the share allocation. IsZo Capital LP's actions have led to ongoing liquidity issues, impacting operations and construction projects. Dr. Lai Ling Tam emphasized the commitment to shareholder value amidst these challenges.
- The appeal aims to rectify perceived judicial errors regarding liquidity issues.
- Continued commitment to shareholder value and long-term growth despite challenges.
- The Court's ruling voided a crucial private placement aimed at alleviating liquidity issues.
- Ongoing liquidity challenges may hinder operations and construction projects.
SHENZHEN, China, April 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Nam Tai Property Inc. ("Nam Tai" or the "Company") (NYSE Symbol: NTP) today announced the filing of an application to appeal the March 3, 2021 judgment issued by the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court in the High Court of Justice in the British Virgin Islands (the "Court"). The judgment held that the private placement previously announced by the Company on October 5, 2020 was void and should be set aside.
The Company appeals on the basis that the judgment discloses a number of significant errors and, in particular, a demonstrable failure to take account of important evidence.
The judgment follows legal proceedings instituted by IsZo Capital LP ("IsZo") against the Company and other parties. Leading up to the private placement, Nam Tai's lending banks had notified the Company that the Company's operations and management control were subject to substantial uncertainties triggered by actions that had been recently taken by IsZo. The purpose of the private placement was to raise capital to meet funding requirements due to the accelerated repayment demands made by its banks. As a result of the series of actions taken by IsZo, the Company continues to face significant liquidity issues impacting its operations and construction projects under development.
The Company's appeal is on a number of grounds, including that the Judge erroneously rejected the existence of the liquidity crisis facing Nam Tai at the time of the share allocation. As a consequence, the Judge erroneously rejected the evidence from Nam Tai's directors that the purpose of the share allocation was to address the liquidity crisis and instead erroneously held that the purpose of the share allocation was to entrench the board. Further, the Company appeals on the additional bases that the Judge failed to consider the relevant timeline in the evaluation of the liquidity crisis, overlooked compelling contemporaneous evidence and erroneously assessed the director's evidence.
"We were extremely disappointed with and surprised by the Court's previous ruling and are appealing on a number of grounds. Nam Tai now faces significant liquidity challenges as a result of the cancelled transaction meant to address the withdrawal of our bank financing," said Dr. Lai Ling Tam, Director and Executive Chairman. "Nam Tai is committed to driving growth and creating long-term value for shareholders. The board of directors and management of Nam Tai continue to execute their fiduciary duties to act in the best interests of the Company and all shareholders as the Company moves forward in its mission to become a leading technology park developer and operator committed to long-term and sustainable growth."
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ABOUT NAM TAI PROPERTY INC.
We are a real estate developer and operator, mainly conducting business in Mainland China. Our main land resources are located in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area ("Greater Bay Area") and Wuxi, China, of which the three plots in Shenzhen will be developed into Nam Tai Inno Park, Nam Tai Technology Center and Nam Tai Inno Valley. We plan to build these technology parks into landmark parks in the region and provide high-quality industrial offices, industrial service spaces and supporting dormitories to the tenants. Based on the experience of developing and operating technology parks and an industrial relationship network accumulated over the past 40 years, we have also exported the operation model of technology parks to other industrial properties. Through an asset-light model, we have leased industrial properties for repositioning and business invitation. We will also expand the commercial and residential property business in China as an auxiliary development strategy of the Company. As the growth prospects of China maintain, we shall seize development opportunities in the Greater Bay Area and other first- and second-tier cities in China, and continue to strengthen and expand the business of industrial real estate, and commercial and residential properties. Nam Tai Property Inc. is a corporation registered in the British Virgin Islands and listed on the New York Stock Exchange (Symbol: "NTP").
Please refer to our corporate website (https://www.namtai.com/) or the SEC website (www.sec.gov) for our press releases and financial statements.
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