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United States Bankruptcy Court
Central District of California
II Voluntary Petition
Name of Debtor (if individual, enter Last, First, Middle):
Name of Joint Debtor (Spouse) (Last, First, Middle):
American Suzuki Motor Corporation
All Other Names used by the Debtor in the last 8 years (include married, maiden, and trade names):
FAW U.S. Suzuki Motor Corporation; FAW Suzuki International, Inc.; FAW Suzuki America; FAW Suzuki of America Automotive Corporation
All Other Names used by the Joint Debtor in the last 8 years (include married, maiden, and trade names):
Last four digits of Soc. Sec. or Individual-Taxpayer I.D. (ITIN) No/Complete EfN
(if more than one, state all)
93-0928739
Street Address of Debtor (No. and Street, City, and State):
3251 East Imperial Highway
Brea, CA
County of Residence or of the Principal Place of Business:
ZIP Code
I 92821
Orange
Last four digits of Soc. Sec. or Individual-Taxpayer I.D. (ITIN) No/Complete EIN
(if more than one, state all)
Street Address of Joint Debtor (No. and Street, City, and State):
County of Residence or of the Principal Place of Business:
ZIP Code
Mailing Address of Debtor (if different from street address):
Mailing Address of Joint Debtor (if different from street address):
Location of Principal Assets of Business Debtor (if different from street address above):
ZIP Code
ZIP Code
Type of Debtor
(Form of Organization) (Check one box)
o Individual (includes Joint Debtors) See Exhibit Don page 2 of this form. Corporation (includes LLC and LLP)
o Partnership
El Other (If debtor is not one of the above entities, check this box and state type of entity below.)
Chapter 15 Debtors Country of debtor's center of main interests:
Each country in which a foreign proceeding by, regarding, or against debtor is pending:
Nature of Business
(Check one box)
0 Health Care Business 0 Single Asset Real Estate as defined
in II U.S.C. ? 101 (SIB) 0 Railroad 0 Stockbroker 0 Commodity Broker O Clearing Bank
Other
Tax-Exempt Entity (Check box, if applicable) 0 Debtor is a tax-exempt organization under Title 26 of the United States
Code (the Internal Revenue Code).
Chapter of Bankruptcy Code Under Which
the Petition is Filed (Check one box)
0 Chapter 7
o Chapter 9
U Chapter ii 0 Chapter 12
0 Chapter 13
0 Chapter 15 Petition for Recognition of a Foreign Main Proceeding
0 Chapter 15 Petition for Recognition of a Foreign Nonmain Proceeding
Nature of Debts
(Check one box)
0 Debts are primarily consumer debts,
defined in 11 U.S.C. ? 101(8) as "incurred by an individual primarily for
a personal, family, or household purpose.'
U Debts are primarily
business debts.
Filing Fee (Check one box)
Full Filing Fee attached
Check one box:
Chapter 11 Debtors
0 Debtor is a small business debtor as defined in II U.S.C. ? 10 1(5 ID).
o Filing Fee to be paid in installments (applicable to individuals only). Must
attach signed application for the court's consideration certi1'ing that the
debtor is unable to pay fee except in installments. Rule 1006(b). See Official
Form 3A.
Debtor is not a small business debtor an defined in II U.S.C. ? 101 (5 1 D). Check if
0 Debtor's aggregate noncontingent liquidated debts (excluding debts owed to insiders or affiliates)
are less than $2,343,300 (amount subject to adjustment on 4101113 and every three years thereafter).
El Filing Fee waiver requested (applicable to chapter 7 individuals only). Must
attach signed application for the court's consideration. See Official Form 3B.
Check all applicable boxes:
A plan is being filed with this petition
0 Acceptances of the plan were solicited prepetition from one or more classes of creditors,
in accordance with 11 U.S.C. ? 1126(b).
Statistical/Administrative Information
THIS SPACE IS FOR COURT USE ONLY
Debtor estimates that funds will be available for distribution to unsecured creditors.
o Debtor estimates that after any exempt property is excluded and administrative expenses paid, there will be no funds available for distribution to unsecured creditors.
Estimated Number of Creditors
lJ
0
0
0
I-
50-
100-
200-
49
99
199
999
U 1,000-
5,000
0
5,00110,000
0 10,00125,000
0 25,00150,000
0
50,001100,000
0
OVER 100,000
Estimated Assets
o $0 to $50,000
o $50,001 to $100,000
Estimated Liabilities
o $0 to $50,000
o $50,001 to $100,000
o S100,001 to $500,000
0 $500,001 to $t million
o
o
$100,001 to $500,001
$500,000 to $1
million
0 S1,000,001 10 $10 million
0
0
U
0
0
$10,000,001 $50,000,001 $100,000,001 5500,000,001 More than
to $50
to $100
to $500
to $t billion $t billion
million
million
million
o $1,000,001 to $tO million
0 $10,000,001 to $50 million
o $50,000,001 Is $100 million
U
0
o
$100,000,001 $500,000,001 More than
to $500
to $1 billion $I billion
million
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Bi (Official Form 1)(12/11)
Voluntary Petition
Name of Debtor(s):
-
American Suzuki Motor Corporation
(This page must be completed and filed in every case)
Location Where Filed:
Location Where Filed:
- None -
All Prior Bankruptcy Cases Filed Within Last 8 Years (If more than two, attach additional sheet)
Case Number:
Date Filed:
Case Number:
Date Filed:
Pending Bankruptcy Case Filed by any Spouse, Partner, or Affiliate of this Debtor
Name of Debtor:
- None -
Case Number:
District:
Relationship:
(If more than one, attach additional sheet) Date Filed:
Judge:
Exhibit A
(To be completed if debtor is required to file periodic reports (e.g., forms 10K and 1OQ) with the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and is requesting relief under chapter 11)
O Exhibit A is attached and made a part of this petition.
Exnibit B (To be completed if debtor is an individual whose debts are primarily consumer debts.)
I, the attorney for the petitioner named in the foregoing petition, declare that I have informed the petitioner that [he or she] may proceed under chapter 7, 11, 12, or 13 of title 11, United States Code, and have explained the relief available under each such chapter. 1 further certify that I delivered to the debtor the notice required by 11 U.S.C. ?342(b).
X Signature of Attorney for Debtor(s)
(Date)
Exhibit C Does the debtor own or have possession of any property that poses or is alleged to pose a threat of imminent and identifiable harm to public health or safety?
O Yes, and Exhibit C is attached and made a part of this petition. UNo.
Exhibit D (To be completed by every individual debtor. If a joint petition is filed, each spouse must complete and attach a separate Exhibit D.)
O Exhibit D completed and signed by the debtor is attached and made a part of this petition. If this is a joint petition:
O Exhibit D also completed and signed by the joint debtor is attached and made a part of this petition.
- Information Regarding the Debtor Venue
(Check any applicable box) Debtor has been domiciled or has had a residence, principal place of business, or principal assets in this District for 180 days immediately preceding the date of this petition or for a longer part of such 180 days than in any other District. O There is a bankruptcy case concerning debtor's affiliate, general partner, or partnership pending in this District. D Debtor is a debtor in a foreign proceeding and has its principal place of business or principal assets in the United States in this District, or has no principal place of business or assets in the United States but is a defendant in an action or proceeding [in a federal or state court] in this District, or the interests of the parties will be served in regard to the relief sought in this District.
Certification by a Debtor Who Resides as a Tenant of Residential Property (Check all applicable boxes)
o Landlord has a judgment against the debtor for possession of debtor's residence. (If box checked, complete the following.)
(Name of landlord that obtained judgment)
(Address of landlord)
D Debtor claims that under applicable nonbankruptcy law, there are circumstances under which the debtor would be permitted to cure the entire monetary default that gave rise to the judgment for possession, after the judgment for possession was entered, and
o Debtor has included in this petition the deposit with the court of any rent that would become due during the 30-day period
after the filing of the petition.
? U Debtor certifies that he/she has served the Landlord with this certification. (11 U.S.C. 362(1)).
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Voluntary Petition
page must be completed andfikd in every case)
Signature(s) of Debtor(s) (Individual/Joint) I declare under penalty of perjury that the information provided in this petition is Due and correct. [If petitioner is an individual whose debts are primarily consumer debts and has chosen to file under chapter 711 am aware that I may proceed under chapter 7, II, 12, or 13 of title 11, United States Code, understand the relief available under each such chapter, and choose to proceed under chapter 7. (If no attorney represents me and no bankruptcy petition preparer signs the petition] I have obtained and read the notice required by 11 U.S.C. ?342(b). I request relief in accordance with the chapter of title 11 United States Code, specified in this petition.
X
Signature of Debtor
X
Signature of Joint Debtor
Telephone Number (If not represented by attorney)
x
Richard M. Pachuiski CA Bar No. 90073 Printed Name of Attorney for Debtor(s)
Pachuiski Stang Ziehi & Jones LLP Firm Name 10100 Santa Monica Blvd. 13thFloor
xxxx
Debra VGrassgreen (CA Bar No. 169978)
American Suzuki Motor Corporation
Signature of a Foreign Representative I declare under penalty of perjury that the information provided in this petition Is Uric and correct, that I am the foreign representative of a debtor in a foreign proceeding, and that am authorized to file this petition. (Check only one box.)
o I request relief In accordance with chapter IS of title Ii. United States Code.
Certified copies of the documents required by 11 U.S.C. ? ISIS are attached.
o Pursuant to 11 U.S.C. ?1511,1 request relief in accordance with the chapter of title 11 specified In this petition. A certified copy of the order granting recognition of the foreign main proceeding is attached.
Signature of Foreign Representative
Printed Name of Foreign Representative
Date Signature of Non-Attorney Bankruptcy Petition Preparer
I declare under penalty of perjury that: (1)1 am bankruptcy petition preparer as defined in 11 U.S.C. ? Il 0; (2) I prepared this document for compensation and have provided the debtor with a copy of this document
and the notices and information required under! I U.S.C. ff 110(b),
110(h), and 342(b); and, (3) if rules or guidelines have been promulgated pursuant to 11 U.S.C. ? 110(h) setting a maximum fee for services chargeable by bankruptcy petition preparers, I have given the debtor notice of the maximum amount before preparing any document for tiling for a debtor or accepting any fee from the debtor, as required In that section. Official Form 19 Is attached.
Printed Name and title, if any, of Bankruptcy Petition Preparer
Social-Security number (If the bankrutpcy petition preparer is not an individual, state the Social Security number of the officer, principal, responsible person or partner of the bankruptcy petition preparer.)(Required by 11 U.S.C. ? 110.)
310-277.6910 Fax: 310-201.0760 Telephone Number
Il - 5-2.
Date *In a case in which ? 707(bX4XD) applies, this signature also constitutes a certification that the attorney has no knowledge after an Inquiry that the Information in the schedules is incorrect.
Signature of Debtor (Corporation/Partnership)
I declare under penalty of perjury that the information provided in this petition is Due and correct, and thatl have been authorized to file this petition on behalf of the debtor. The debtor requests relief in accordance with the chapter of title ii, United States Code, specified In this petition.
Address
X
Date Signature of bankruptcy petition preparer or officer, principal, responsible person,or partner whose Social Security number is provided above. Names and Social-Security numbers of all other individuals who prepared or assisted in preparing this document unless the bankruptcy petition preparer is not an individual:
Signature of Authorized Individual Takashi Iwatsuki Printed Name of Authorized Individual Chairman of the Board Title of Authorized Individual
11/5/12 Date
If more Than one person prepared this document, attach additional sheets conforming to the appropriate official form for each person. A bonlaupicy petition preparer's failure to comply with the provisions of
tills 11 and Me Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure may result In
fines or imprlronment or both. 11 U.S.C. 5110; 18 U.S.C. ?156.
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Attorney or Party Name, Address Telephone & FAX Numbers, and Calirorila State Bar Number
Richard M. Pachuiski (CA Bar No. 90073) Pachuiski Stang Ziehi & Jones LLP 10100 Santa Monica Blvd., 13th Floor Los Angeles, CA 90067
310-277.6910 Fax: 310-201-0760
FOR COURT USE ONLY
Attorney for Debtor and Debtor in Possession
UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT CENTRAL DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA
In re: American Suzuki Motor Corporation
Debtor(s).
CASE NO.: 12-_
CHAPTER: 111 NO . :
ELECTRONIC FILING DECLARATION (CORPORATION/PARTNERSHIP)
Petition, statement of affairs, schedules or lists Amendments to the petition, statement of affairs, schedules or lists Other:
Date Filed: Date Filed: Date Filed:
PART I - DECLARATION OF AUTHORIZED SIGNATORY OF DEBTOR OR OTHER PARTY
1, the undersigned, hereby declare under penalty of perjury that: (I) I have been authorized by the Debtor or other party on whose behalf the above-referenced document is being filed (Filing Party) to sign and to file, on behalf of the Filing Party, the above-referenced document being filed electronically (Filed Document); (2) 1 have read and understand the Filed Document; (3) the information provided in the Filed Document is true, correct and complete; (4) the "/s/, ' followed by my name, on the signature lines for the Filing Party in the Filed Document serves as my signature on behalf of the Filing Party and denotes the making of such declarations, requests, statements, verifications and certifications by me and by the Filing Party to the same extent and
effect as my actual signature on such signature lines; (5)1 have actually signed a true and correct hard copy of the Filed Document in such places on behalf of the Filing Party and provided the executed hard copy of the Filed Document to the Filing Party's attorney and (6) 1, on behalf of the Filing Party, hacie
authorized the Filing Party's attorney to file the electronic version of the Filed Document and this Declaration with the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Central District of California.
11-5-2012
Signature ofAuthorized Signatory of Filing Party
Date
Takashi Iwatsuki Printed Name ofAuthorized Signatory of Filing Party
Chairman of the Board Title of Authorized Signatory of Filing Party
PART II - DECLARATION OF ATTORNEY FOR FILING PARTY
I, the undersigned Attorney for the Filing Party, hereby declare under penalty of perjury that: (1) the "1sf," followed by my name, on the signature lines for the Attorney for the Filing Party in the Filed Document serves as my signature and denotes the making of such declarations, requests, statements,
verifications and certifications to the same extent and effect as my actual signature on such signature lines; (2) an authorized signatory of the Filing Party signed the Declaration of Authorized Signatory of Debtor or Other Party before I electronically submitted the Filed Document for filing with the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Central District of California; (3) I have actually signed a true and correct hard copy of the Filed Document in the locations that are indicated by "1s4" followed by my name, and have obtained the signature of the authorized signatory of the Filing Party in the locations that are indicated by "1sf," followed by the name of the FilinParty's authorized signatory, on the true and correct hard copy of the Filed Document; (4) I shall maintain the executed originals of this Declaration, the \!)eclaration ofAut horized Signatory of Debtor or Other Party, and the Filed Document for a period of five years after, the closing of the case in Vhich th' are filed; and (5) I shall make the executed originals of this Declaration, the Declaration of A ullpr4zedS!gnak4y of Debtor or "r Party, d the Aled Document available for review upon request of the Court or other parties.
11 R
Si ature ofAllornyfor Fi ing Parly
Da
Richard M.Pachulski Printed Name ofAttorney for Filing Party
Signature f Attorney for Filing Party
Debra I. Grassqreen Printed Name of Attorney for Filing Party
November2006
This form is mandatory by Order of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Central District of California.
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EXHIBIT A
RESOLUTIONS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORPORATION
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors (the "Board") of American Suzuki Motor Corporation (the "Company"), a California corporation, acting pursuant to the laws of the State of California, has considered the financial and operational aspects of the Company's business;
WHEREAS, the Board has reviewed the historical performance of the Company, the market for the Company's products and services, and the current and long-term liabilities of the Company;
WHEREAS, the Board has, over the last several months, reviewed the materials presented by the management of and the advisors to the Company regarding the possible need to restructure the Company, and has analyzed each of the strategic alternatives available to it, and the impact of the foregoing on the Company's business and its stakeholders;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that in the judgment of the Board, it is desirable and in the best interests of the Company, its creditors, employees, stockholder, and other interested parties that a petition be filed by the Company seeking relief under the provisions of chapter 11 of title 11 of the United States Code (the "Bankruptcy Code");
RESOLVED, that the officers of the Company (each, an "Authorized Officer") be, and each of them hereby is, authorized on behalf of the Company to execute, verify and file all petitions, schedules, lists, and other papers or documents, and to take and perform any and all further actions and steps that any such Authorized Officer deems necessary, desirable and proper in connection with the Company's chapter 11 case, with a view to the successful prosecution of such case;
RESOLVED, that the Authorized Officers, on behalf of the Company, are authorized, empowered and directed to retain the law firm of Pachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones LLP ("PSZ&J") as bankruptcy counsel to represent and assist the Company in carrying out its duties under chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code, and to take any and all actions to advance the Company's rights in connection therewith, and the Authorized Officers are hereby authorized and directed to execute appropriate retention agreements, pay appropriate retainers prior to and immediately upon the filing of the bankruptcy petition, and to cause to be filed an appropriate application for authority to retain the services of PSZ&J;
RESOLVED, that the Authorized Officers, on behalf of the Company, are
authorized, empowered and directed to retain the services of FTI Consulting, Inc. ("EJJ") as the
Company's crisis manager and financial advisor to represent and assist the Company in carrying out its duties under chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code, effective as of the date the petition is filed, and in connection therewith, the Authorized Officers are hereby authorized and directed to execute appropriate retention agreements, pay appropriate retainers prior to and immediately upon the filing of the bankruptcy petition, and to cause to be filed an appropriate application for
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authority to retain the services of FTI and appoint Freddie Reiss as chief restructuring officer of the Company as of the petition date;
RESOLVED, that the Authorized Officers, on behalf of the Company, are authorized, empowered and directed to retain the law firm of Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough, LLP ("Nelson Mullins") as dealership counsel to represent and assist the Company in handling the resolution of dealer claims and amended agreements and any litigation relating to the Company's dealers in the chapter 11 case, and to take any and all actions to advance the Company's rights in connection therewith, and the Authorized Officers are hereby authorized and directed to execute appropriate retention agreements, pay appropriate retainers prior to and immediately upon the filing of the bankruptcy petition, and to cause to be filed an appropriate application for authority to retain the services of Nelson Mullins;
RESOLVED, that the Authorized Officers of the Company be, and hereby are, authorized and directed to employ any other professionals necessary to assist the Company in carrying out its duties under the Bankruptcy Code; and in connection therewith, the officers of the Company are hereby authorized and directed to execute appropriate retention agreements, pay appropriate retainers prior to or immediately upon the filing of the bankruptcy petition and cause to be filed appropriate applications with the bankruptcy court for authority to retain the services of any other professionals, as necessary, and on such terms as are deemed necessary, desirable and proper;
RESOLVED, that the Authorized Officers be, and each of them hereby is, authorized on behalf of the Company to take any and all actions, to execute, deliver, certify, file and/or record and perform any and all documents, agreements, instruments, motions, affidavits, applications for approvals or rulings of governmental or regulatory authorities or certificates and to take any and all actions and steps deemed by any such Authorized Officer to be necessary or desirable to carry out the purpose and intent of each of the foregoing resolutions and to effectuate a successful chapter 11 case, including, but not limited to the development, filing and prosecution to confirmation of a chapter 11 plan and related disclosure statement; and
RESOLVED, that any and all actions heretofore taken by any Authorized Officer or the directors of the Company in the name and on behalf of the Company in furtherance of the purpose and intent of any or all of the foregoing resolutions be, and hereby are, ratified, confirmed, and approved in all respects.
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