SINGAPORE, March 25 /Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- China Yuchai International Limited ("China Yuchai", "CYI" or the "Company"), the leading manufacturer and distributor of diesel engines in China, announced today that it has entered into a facility agreement with the Bank of Tokyo Mitsubishi UFJ, Ltd., Singapore Branch, to re-finance its existing US$25.0 million unsecured revolving credit facility which matured on 20 March 2008. The new unsecured, multi-currency revolving credit facility has a committed aggregated value of Singapore Dollars $21.5 million with a one-year duration. The new facility will be used to finance the Company's long-term general working capital requirements.
Among other things, the terms of the facility require that Hong Leong Asia Ltd. ("HLA") retains ownership of CYI's special share and that CYI remains a consolidated subsidiary of HLA under the Singapore Financial Reporting Standards. The terms of the facility also include certain financial covenants with respect to CYI's tangible net worth and net debt ratio throughout the term of the facility as well as negative pledge provisions.
About China Yuchai International
China Yuchai International Limited, through its subsidiary, Guangxi Yuchai Machinery Company Limited ("Yuchai"), engages in the manufacture, assembly, and sale of a wide array of light-duty, medium-sized and heavy-duty diesel engines for construction equipment, trucks, buses, and cars in China. Yuchai also produces diesel power generators, which are primarily used in the construction and mining industries. With over 30 regional sales offices and 460 authorized customer service centers, the Company distributes its diesel engines directly to auto OEMs and retailers and provides maintenance and retrofitting services throughout China. Founded in 1951, Yuchai has established a reputable brand name, strong research & development team and significant market share in China with high-quality products and reliable after-sales support. In 2007, Yuchai sold approximately 383,000 diesel engines and was consistently ranked No. 1 in unit sales by the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers. For more information, please visit http://www.hlcorp.com.sg/cyi .
Safe Harbor Statement
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For more information, please contact:
Kevin Theiss / Dixon Chen
The Global Consulting Group
Tel: +1-646-284-9409
Email: ktheiss@hfgcg.com
dchen@hfgcg.com