Compromise Offers Advanced Training Course

Time Speaker
Material
Why consider an offer of Compromise?
8h00 Arrival and registration (Tea and pastries served)
8h15 Introduction and welcome Robert
8h30 The general requirements for an Offer of Compromise Karl
We will discuss the following requirements when dealing with Compromise offers:
  • The implications of making an Offer of Compromise and dealing with Section 129(7);
  • What is an Offer of Compromise;
  • What are the processes which must be followed, for a Company to make an Offer of Compromise to its Creditor’s;
  • What consideration must the director or liquidator give in dealing with a Compromise Offer;
  • What information should be present to draft a Compromise Offer;
  • What is the implication of the certificate signed by the directors; and
  • When is it binding on all creditors?
Presentation notes
9h45 Tea with snacks
10h45 Case study: Business rescue plan – General and financial requirements Karl
We present a case study showing how, by using the book, to evaluate if a business plan complies with the requirements of the Act. The case study deals with the prescribed structure of Compromise Offer, and we specifically focus on:
  • Presentation of financial information, and on which dates this information must be presented;
  • What is the impact of adjustments on the Income Statement and Balance Sheet and how must this be presented;
  • How must the projections for three years be presented; and
  • What tests must be performed by the directors when designing the Offer of Compromise?
Case study: presenting a copy of offer of compromise business plan
12h45 Lunch (provided)
14h00 Discussion, Questions and Closing Karl
Presenters: Robert – Robert Appelbaum BA LLB & Karl – Karl Gribnitz B Com(Hons) M Com FCIS