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Home / News / Business News / Daewoo Shipbuilding's offices raided in South Korea
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    Daewoo Shipbuilding's offices raided in South Korea

    Ramya Patelkhana
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    Last updated on Jun 08, 2016, 08:59 pm
    Daewoo Shipbuilding's offices raided in South Korea
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  • South Korean authorities reportedly raided offices of the world's second largest shipbuilder–Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering; it is a part of officials' investigation into the company's alleged accounting irregularities.

    Earlier, an audit committee had requested a probe into two of the shipbuilder's former CEOs suspecting a possible mismanagement of funds.

    Officials are investigating into whether DSME manipulated its financial statements in 2013 and 2014.

  • In this article
    About Daewoo Shipbuilding &Marine Engineering Company Daewoo Shipbuilding's offices raided in South Korea 150 officials raid DSME offices DSME audit committee filed petitions Travel bans of two former CEOs Shareholders seek $20.7 mn compensation DSME allegedly exaggerated its sales and profits Korean shipbuilders and their struggle
  • Introduction

    About Daewoo Shipbuilding &Marine Engineering Company

    About Daewoo Shipbuilding &Marine Engineering Company
    Credits:
  • Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Company Limited (DSME) is a Korean company, which was once a part of Daewoo Group; it became independent in 2000.

    DSME is the world's second-biggest shipbuilder and also is one of the 'Big Three' shipbuilding companies in South Korea (other two being Hyundai and Samsung).

    The company's headquarters are in Seoul and branches in London, Houston, and Okpo.

  • 8 Jun 2016

    Daewoo Shipbuilding's offices raided in South Korea

    Daewoo Shipbuilding's offices raided in South Korea
    Credits:
  • South Korean authorities reportedly raided offices of the world's second largest shipbuilder–Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering; it is a part of officials' investigation into the company's alleged accounting irregularities.

    Earlier, an audit committee had requested a probe into two of the shipbuilder's former CEOs suspecting a possible mismanagement of funds.

    Officials are investigating into whether DSME manipulated its financial statements in 2013 and 2014.

  • Personal

    150 officials raid DSME offices

  • Reportedly, around 150 officials had reached the headquarters of DSME in Seoul and also its shipyards on the Geoje Island. The officials had seized accounting books, computer hard drives, and other related documents during the raids.

  • Petitons Filed

    DSME audit committee filed petitions

    DSME audit committee filed petitions
  • In Jan'16, audit committee of DSME had submitted petitions voluntarily and requested an investigation into the responsibility of former CEOs and former management board in a bad management.

    DSME had been under pressure lately from its creditors, led by Korea Development Bank, to come up with a stronger scheme and overcome the mounting losses.

    The recent raids reportedly indicated a series of investigations in future.

  • Personal

    Travel bans of two former CEOs

  • South Korean prosecutors have reportedly put travel bans on DSME's former CEO and President, Nam Sang-tae (2006-12), and his successor Ko Jae-ho (2012-15) to interrogate them over the huge losses reported between in 2013 and 2014.

  • Shareholders

    Shareholders seek $20.7 mn compensation

    Shareholders seek $20.7 mn compensation
  • Earlier in 2016, DSME had stated reasons like accounting mishaps for the sharp decrease in profits and also the massive losses in 2014.

    Since Sep'15, over 420 shareholders filed compensation suits against DSME and its former CEO Ko Jae-ho in the Seoul Central District Court.

    Authorities said that the total compensation amount shareholders sought from DSME added up to a total of $20.7 million.

  • Quote

    DSME allegedly exaggerated its sales and profits

  • The plaintiffs said that DSME faked its business reports and profits and added: "The company executives exaggerated DSME's sales and operating profit as well as brought down the total contract price for large offshore plant projects including Norway's Songa offshore project."

  • Losses

    Korean shipbuilders and their struggle

    Korean shipbuilders and their struggle
  • DSME reported a loss of $2.8 billion in 2015–the company's biggest to date.

    Apart from DSME, other Korean shipbuilders like Hyundai Heavy Industries and Samsung Heavy Industries have also received a blow because of the decrease in oil prices and worldwide economic slowdown.

    Not only do they face competition from Chinese shipbuilders but also struggle with the reducing demand for container ships and tankers.

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