SAPPI LTD (SAP) 6-K
SAPPI LTD (SAP) 6-K
SAPPI LTD (SAP) 6-K
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The net effect of the recapitalisation, all of which related to the Company’s business in Finland, was a decrease in invested equity of EUR 136,819. For the<br />
years ended 31 December 2007, 2006 and 2005, the Company incurred interest expense on the related party interest bearing liabilities subject to the<br />
recapitalisation of EUR 1,893, EUR 7,342 and EUR 6,650, respectively.<br />
Note 25•Commitments and contingencies<br />
Commitments<br />
Operating and finance lease commitments<br />
The Company holds operating leases for certain vehicles and equipment. Leasing liabilities for contracts exceeding 12 months and for non-cancellable<br />
operating leasing contracts were EUR 1,839 for the year ended 31 December 2007, EUR 819 for the year ended 31 December 2006 and EUR 1,949 for the<br />
year ended 31 December 2005.<br />
Non-cancellable purchase commitments<br />
The Company has no non-cancellable purchase agreements as of 31 December 2007.<br />
Guarantees and indemnifications<br />
The Company has not entered into any agreements that would require it, as a guarantor, to recognise a liability for the fair value of obligations it has<br />
undertaken in issuing the guarantee. All assets of the Company have been pledged by the Parent.<br />
Warranties<br />
The Company does not make express warranties on its products other than that such products comply with the Company’s specifications. Based on historical<br />
experience, product quality claims are not material, and are charged against net sales when incurred.<br />
Contingent liabilities<br />
Customer claims and other litigation<br />
In addition to the environmental related matters discussed above, the Company may be subject to various product liabilities, commercial and employment<br />
litigation, and other legal matters that are considered to be in the ordinary course of business. The Company has no legal reserve as of 31 December 2007,<br />
pertaining to customer claims and other litigation. As of 31 December 2007, there are no open legal matters, and management of the Company cannot<br />
reasonably estimate the outcome of potential legal proceedings, claims, or litigation. Management believes that any such potential matters will not materially<br />
affect the Company’s financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.<br />
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