| Query | Hyflux’s Response |
| Where can I get updates on the court proceedings? | Following the applications made on 22 May 2018, Hyflux has published a notice of the application in the Government e-Gazette on 28 May 2018 and the Straits Times on 25 May 2018. A hardcopy notice of the application will be published in the Government Gazette on 1 June 2018.
Hyflux will also provide updates on the application to all creditors known to the company and that will be involved in the reorganisation. Further information about this process, including up-to-date information on the Hyflux Group’s reorganisation process are available on https://www.hyflux.com/financial-reorganisation-exercise/information on court process Company announcements, are available on the on SGXnet, and on Hyflux’s website at http://investors.hyflux.com/newsroom.html. Any queries on the court proceedings can also be emailed to our legal advisors at Hyflux.queries@wongpartnership.com. You can also write to them at WongPartnership LLP t +65 64168000 | f +65 65325722 Attn: Mr. Manoj Sandrasegara / Ms. Smitha Menon / Mr. Joel Chng Please quote the reference: MSD/SRM/20181388. |
| Who can attend hearings | Creditors and other stakeholders can seek the court’s leave to be present at the hearings. Please inform our legal advisors if you would like for them to seek permission for you to attend the hearing. Your attendance is entirely within the court’s discretion. If you have instructed lawyers, they will be able to seek leave and attend hearings on your behalf. |
| When is the next hearing? | The latest hearing dates and important milestones will be published on https://www.hyflux.com/financial-reorganisation-exercise/info-on-court-process/ |
| What is a Pre-Trial Conference (“PTC”)? | PTCs are meant for case management purposes. They are generally administrative in nature and for the court to give directions on the conduct of the proceedings.
|
| If I want to attend a hearing which court do I go to? | The court supervised reorganisation proceedings are conducted in the High Court of Singapore, located at 1 Supreme Court Lane, Singapore 178879. The hearing list for ongoing matters which includes the hearing date, time and courtroom number can be accessed via the court website: https://www.supremecourt.gov.sg/
You can also contact our legal advisors at Hyflux.queries@wongpartnership.com for information on the court proceedings. Please inform them in advance if you wish to attend any hearings. |
| Where can I get the documents that Hyflux filed in court? | You may request for a copy from our legal advisors by emailing them at Hyflux.queries@wongpartnership.com or writing to them at:
WongPartnership LLP t +65 64168000 | f +65 65325722 Attn: Mr. Manoj Sandrasegara / Ms. Smitha Menon / Mr. Joel Chng Please quote the reference: MSD/SRM/20181388. |
| I don’t have a lawyer. Can I still attend Court? | Yes with the court’s leave. Please inform our legal advisors in advance if you would like them to request leave for you to attend the hearing. |
| What should I wear to Court? | All attendees should be properly attired when attending court, as visitors in singlets, shorts, slippers or other inappropriate attire may not be permitted to enter the Supreme Court. |
| I am worried about attending Court, what else should I know? | Please refer to the following link on court etiquette: (http://www.ifaq.gov.sg/SUPREMECOURT/apps/fcd_faqmain.aspx#FAQ_32683). |
Updated as at 28 May 2018
15 January 2020
Filing of Affidavit
30 December 2019
Filing of Affidavit
29 November 2019
Filing of Affidavit
27 November 2019
Filing of Affidavit
31 October 2019
Filing of Affidavit
30 September 2019
Filing of Affidavit
19 September 2019
Filing of Affidavit
30 August 2019
Filing of Affidavit
2 August 2019
Filing of Affidavit
31 July 2019
Filing of Affidavit
29 July 2019
Filing of Affidavit
28 June 2019
Filing of Affidavit
31 May 2019
Filing of Affidavit
27 May 2019
Filing of Affidavit
30 April 2019
Filing of Affidavit
23 April 2019
Filing of Affidavit
23 April 2019
20190423 OS 633 (Extension application) (unsealed)
20190423 OS 634 (Extension application) (unsealed)
20190423 OS 636 (Extension application) (unsealed)
20190423 OS 638 (Extension application) (unsealed)
1 April 2019
Consent Orders of Court
1 March 2019
28 February 2019
Filing of Affidavit
19 February 2019
Filing of Affidavit
16 February 2019
Filing of Affidavit
15 February 2019
Filing of affidavit
Section 210(1) OS_HMM (with annexes)
Section 210(1) OS_Hydrochem (with annexes)
Section 210(1) OS_Hyflux Ltd (with annexes)
Section 210(1) OS_Hyflux Engineering Pte Ltd (with annexes)
8 February 2019
Filing of affidavit
31 Jan 2019
Filing of affidavit
11 Jan 2019
Filing of affidavit
26 December 2018
Filing of affidavit on 26 December 2018
30 November 2018
Filing of affidavit on 30 November 2018
29 November 2018
Filing of affidavit on 22 November 2018
Filing of affidavit on 15 November 2018
31 October 2018
Filing of affidavit on 31 October 2018
8 October 2018
Filing of affidavit on 1 October 2018
2 October 2018
Filing of affidavit on 1 October 2018
21 September 2018
Dear all,
1. A case management conference in respect of HC/OS 633/2018 – HC/OS 636/2018 and HC/OS 638/2018 (the “Applications”) will take place on 8 October 2018 at 2.30pm.
2. Pursuant to the orders the Court granted in the Applications, the Applicants have filed an affidavit updating on their financial affairs and the reorganisation process.
3. The affidavit will be uploaded on the Company’s website (https://www.hyflux.com/financial-reorganisation-exercise) after it has been formally admitted into evidence at the upcoming status conference on 8 October 2018.
31 August 2018
Filing of affidavit on 31 August 2018
3 August 2018
Filing of affidavit on 31 July 2018
26 June 2018
Dear all,
1. We refer to the pre-trial conference for HC/OS 731/2018 (the “Application”) on 21 June 2018, and the announcement by Hyflux Ltd on SGXNet on 21 June 2018.
2. Please be informed that the hearing of the Application will be on 6 July 2018 at 2.30pm at Court 4B of the Supreme Court.
3. Registration of interest to attend the court hearing on 6 July 2018 should be made by 2 July 2018 12 noon via email to hyflux.queries@wongpartnership.com with the following information: (a) your name, or the name of your organisation (if applicable), (b) the nature of your interest in the case, and (c) the full names and designation of the persons who wish to attend the hearing on behalf of your organisation. We can then seek leave for your attendance at the hearing.
4. For the avoidance of doubt, PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that both us and our lawyers are not in a position to advise you on your claims, or on your position against Hyflux or any of the applicants in the Applications.
5. If you are not currently represented by a lawyer, you may wish to obtain independent legal advice on this matter, and your lawyers can reach out to us once they have been instructed by you. If you are currently represented by lawyers (whether in Singapore or overseas) for any claims against Hyflux, please have your lawyers contact our lawyers at hyflux.queries@wongpartnership.com (attention to Mr. Manoj Sandrasegara / Ms. Smitha Menon / Mr. Joel Chng), and they will liaise directly with your lawyers moving forward.
14 June 2018
Filing of affidavit on 14 June 2018
28 May 2018
Dear all,
1. We refer to the pre-trial conference for HC/OS 633/2018 – HC/OS 638/2018 (the “Applications”) on 28 May 2018.
2. Please be informed that the hearing of the Applications will be on 19 June 2018 at 10.00am
3. Registration of interest to attend the court hearing on 19 June 2018 should be made by 11 June 2018 12 noon via email to hyflux.queries@wongpartnership.com with the following information: (a) your name, or the name of your organisation (if applicable), (b) the nature of your interest in the case, and (c) the full names and designation of the persons who wish to attend the hearing on behalf of your organisation. We can then seek leave for your attendance at the hearing.
4. For the avoidance of doubt, PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that both us and our lawyers are not in a position to advise you on your claims, or on your position against Hyflux or any of the applicants in the Applications.
5. If you are not currently represented by a lawyer, you may wish to obtain independent legal advice on this matter, and your lawyers can reach out to us once they have been instructed by you. If you are currently represented by lawyers (whether in Singapore or overseas) for any claims against Hyflux, please have your lawyers contact our lawyers at hyflux.queries@wongpartnership.com (attention to Mr. Manoj Sandrasegara / Ms. Smitha Menon / Mr. Joel Chng), and they will liaise directly with your lawyers moving forward.
23 May 2018
Dear all,
We refer to the six applications filed by Hyflux Ltd. and five of its subsidiaries on 22 May 2018 pursuant to Section 211B of the Companies Act.
Please be informed that a Pre-Trial Conference (the “PTC”) has been fixed before the Learned Assistant Registrar Karen Tan on 28 May 2018 at 10.30am at the Supreme Court of Singapore.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that this is not a substantive hearing. The PTC is administrative in nature, to manage the logistics of upcoming hearings. We will keep you updated on the developments even if you do not attend the PTC.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that there is no need to prepare any court submissions or filings for the PTC. Please do not bring any additional documents relating to any transactions or claims you may have against Hyflux, they would not be admitted at the PTC. All attendees should be properly attired for the PTC, as visitors in singlets, shorts, slippers or other inappropriate attire may not be permitted to enter the Supreme Court. Prior to attending the PTC, please refer to the following link on court etiquette: (http://www.ifaq.gov.sg/SUPREMECOURT/apps/fcd_faqmain.aspx#FAQ_32683).
If you wish to attend the PTC, please let us / our lawyers at hyflux.queries@wongpartnership.com know by 25 May 2018, 5pm: (a) your name, or the name of your organisation (if applicable), (b) the nature of your interest in the case, and (c) the full names and designation of the persons who wish to attend the PTC on behalf of your organisation.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that we are not in a position to advise you on your position against Hyflux. If you are not currently represented by a lawyer, you may wish to obtain independent legal advice on this matter, and your lawyers can reach out to us once they have been instructed by you. If you are currently represented by lawyers (whether in Singapore or overseas) for any claims against Hyflux, please have your lawyers contact our lawyers (Mr. Manoj Sandrasegara / Ms. Smitha Menon / Mr. Joel Chng), and they will liaise directly with your lawyers moving forward.
20180523 – Registrar’s Notice (PTC on 28 May) (OS 633)
20180523 – Registrar’s Notice (PTC on 28 May) (OS 634)
20180523 – Registrar’s Notice (PTC on 28 May) (OS 635)
20180523 – Registrar’s Notice (PTC on 28 May) (OS 636)
20180523 – Registrar’s Notice (PTC on 28 May) (OS 637)
20180523 – Registrar’s Notice (PTC on 28 May) (OS 638)
22 May 2018
Filing of affidavit on 22 May 2018