China-based large-size solar firm Suntech Power Holdings failed to pay back US$541 million in convertible notes on March 15 and announced the insolvency measure for its China subsidiary, Wuxi Suntech on March 20.
Last update: Friday 22 March 2013 [8 news items]
Suntech executives to hold talks with Taiwan-based partners
Mar 22, 12:31
China-based Suntech Power Holdings announced the insolvency of its China subsidiary, Wuxi Suntech. Industry sources noted that Suntech executives will arrive in Taiwan next week to...
Suntech announces petition of insolvency and restructuring of China subsidiary
Mar 21, 10:58
China-based large-size solar firm Suntech Power Holdings announced that on March 18, 2013, a group of eight China-based banks filed a petition for insolvency and restructuring of...
Suntech announces default with respect to 3% convertible notes
Mar 19, 18:32
Suntech Power Holdings, a China-based solar firm, has announced that it has received from the trustee of its 3% convertible notes a notice of default and acceleration relating to...
Commentary: The rise and the possible fall of Suntech
Mar 15, 14:40
Suntech Power Holdings, a China-based solar module giant, said on March 11, 2013, that it has signed a forbearance agreement with the holders of more than 60% of the firm's 3% convertible...
Suntech responds to NYSE inquiries related to unusual trading
Mar 15, 11:16
Suntech Power Holdings, a China-based vertically integrated large-size solar firm, has announced that it has been contacted by the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) regarding unusual...
Suntech gets delisting warning from NYSE
Sep 24, 10:35
China-based vertically integrated solar firm Suntech Power Holdings has been warned by the New York Stock Exchange of the possibility of being delisted as the firm's stock has been...
Suntech sees 2Q12 shipments and revenues increase sequentially
Sep 3, 10:21
Suntech Power Holdings (Suntech), a China-based vertically integrated maker of solar products, has announced preliminary financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 201...
Taiwan-based solar firms aware of possible problems at Suntech
Aug 2, 01:20
Suntech has been involved in a guarantee fraud case and faces possible financial troubles. According to Taiwan-based industry sources, firms have been highly aware of news about Suntech...
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