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PROJECT FINANCE DUE DILIGENCE - EXAMPLES

  • Acrylics – Acquisition Support
    Marketing and business support for this acquisition was completed in a very tight time frame leading to successful outcome.
  • Acrylics High Yield Bond Support
    Merrill Lynch was the lead bank in the high yield bond sales offer requiring an assessment of the, markets and production economics. Tecnon OrbiChem recommended to proceed. Other banks took on the issue and Tecnon OrbiChem's client is very happy and have granted extended projects.
  • Acrylic Acid Non –Recourse Financing Project Middle East/Africa
    A local investment bank required an assessment of a construction contract, raw material contracts, off-take agreements, markets and production economics. Tecnon OrbiChem recommended not to proceed with the current industrial partner but recommended others, which the client pursued.
  • Asia – Paraxylene Project
    A leading Asian bank in the high yield bond sales offer required an assessment of the construction contract, raw material contracts, off-take agreements, markets and production economics. Tecnon OrbiChem recommended not to proceed and its client was very happy to have exited the project.
  • Tecnon OrbiChem provided a financial and marketing assessment for an Asian Caustic soda, EDC/VCM/PVC Project. A second Phase covered, marketing and business support for the purpose of the industry report in their Project Finance due diligence.
  • Tecnon OrbiChem provided an assessment for a new international Biodiesel, Solvents, Esters, and Epoxy Soybean Oil Project plant. A second Phase covered, marketing and business support for the purpose of the industry report in their Project Finance due diligence.
  • Brazil – Petrochemical Restructuring Acquisition Support
    Tecnon OrbiChem reviewed a business of over 20 chemical products for the purpose of restructuring this major Brazilian petrochemicals manufacturer.
  • Chlor-alkali - Eastern Europe
    Amongst many studies in Eastern Europe, Tecnon OrbiChem completed a major strategic review for an expansion investment in Chlorine and Derivatives. The review was completed in just over one month.
  • EC Commission/EIB - Fibres Acquisition Due Diligence
    The EC Commission required an acquisition assessment in the former East Germany. Tecnon OrbiChem completed an engineering review, synergies for shareholder value enhancement
  • Epoxy Resins Acquisition and Operations Support – EU
    We compiled an initial assessment, marketing and business support for the purpose of initial interest. The project is currently halted because of negotiations over Chapter 11. The client is pursuing other projects.
  • EU - Fine Chemical Restructuring/Acquisition and Operations Support
    We reviewed the business of six business units for the purpose of restructuring a major BDO and aromatics intermediates player. A rescue plan is the on-going part of the project.
  • EU - Salt Supply Business Acquisition Support
    Tecnon OrbiChem provided plant assessment, marketing and business reviews
  • Asia - Fibres Business
    Tecnon OrbiChem carried out a full engineering due diligence and business assessment for an investment bank to justify further loans
  • Fine Chemical Restructuring/Acquisition and Operations/Technology Support
    Provided plant assessment, marketing and business support.
  • Indonesia - $1.6billion of Distressed Funds
    We assessed a full-scale engineering and business due diligence on five Indonesian chemical plants to assess possible asset take-over. The client has now re-negotiated the terms of the agreement with the principal.
  • Tecnon OrbiChem provided MMA (methyl methacrylate) Project Operations and Technology Support for a Bank and its Sponsor. The market assessment, process review and business support comprising the industry report in their due diligence process was completed in a very short time frame for the project in China.
  • PET Project & Operations/Technology Support for a Bank
    We provided project plant assessment, marketing and business support for the purpose of the industry report in their due diligence. The study was for a project in Poland.
  • MMA (methyl methacrylate) Project & Operations/Technology Support
    Tecnon OrbiChem provided a market assessment, marketing and business support for the purpose of the industry report in their due diligence. The study was completed in a very short time frame for a project in China.
  • Nonwoven Fibres Restructuring/Acquisition & Operations/Technology Support for a Vulture Fund
    Tecnon OrbiChem provided plant assessment, marketing and business support for the purpose of the industry report in their due diligence. The project is currently halted because of negotiations over Chapter 11. Tecnon OrbiChem's client is pursuing possible sales of assets.
  • Petrochemical Restructuring/Acquisition and Operations/Technology Support for a Vulture Fund
    We provided plant assessment, marketing and business support for the purpose of the industry report in their due diligence. The project is currently halted because of negotiations over Chapter 11. Tecnon OrbiChem's client is pursuing other projects.
  • Poland – Fibres Acquisition
    We provided an assessment of an acquisition, completed an engineering review and identified a technology and marketing partner for an investment bank. Tecnon OrbiChem's engineers recommended synergies for shareholder value enhancement.
  • Poland - Restructuring/Investment PVC Lamination/Artificial Leather Technology
    Tecnon OrbiChem completed an engineering review and found a technology and marketing partner for the investment bank and recommended a new technology supply contact.
  • Poland – Restructuring/Investment in Polypropylene Technology
    We were asked to provide an assessment of a polypropylene acquisition. Tecnon OrbiChem completed an engineering review and identified a technology and marketing partner for the investment bank. Tecnon OrbiChem's engineers recommended a new contact for the supply of technology.
  • Polyester Plant Acquisitions - Thailand & Indonesia
    Tecnon Orbichem provided a review of the accountant's due diligence, providing an engineering/production assessment including a discounted cash flow model. Tecnon OrbiChem also worked in parallel with the bid team.
  • Polypropylene/VCM - Ukraine (EBRD)
    The EBRD required an independent assessment of the VCM & PP business of a major East European manufacturer for the subsequent shareholding. Tecnon OrbiChem supplied the market and margin analysis data in support of the investment.
  • PVC Project – Acquisition Support
    Tecnon OrbiChem provided coaching support for the data room team and a review of the industry model. We also provided data and support without direct access to the client.
  • Saudi Venture Capital – Tetrahydrofuran
    We provided market support for a new project in Saudi Arabia involving several foreign partners. A worldwide survey, including production economics and the development of a sustainable strategy, was produced for the bank.
  • Thailand - Caprolactam Project
    Tecnon Orbichem as a third party consultant for a new project to manufacture caprolactam in Thailand. The bank required a document to support a non-recourse finance project including price forecast models and production economics.
  • US Investment – Polypropylene
    An independent assessment of a major polypropylene manufacturer for a subsequent merger with a US company. Tecnon OrbiChem supplied the market & price forecast data to support the merger.

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    11 - 13 March 2009
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    Hôtel Hôtel Mercure Thalassa, Port - Fréjus, France
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