International
Iron Ore Company
HSC advised Cleveland-Cliffs, Inc. (NYSE: "CLF"), the leading
North American iron ore mining company, in its acquisition of an
80% controlling interest in Portman Limited, an Australian iron
mining company, whose market capitalization was A$ 675 million,
in a public tender offer that involved extensive negotiation with
international hedge funds who had taken positions in Portman's stock.
HSC continues to advise Cleveland-Cliffs on various other corporate
matters.
Mexican
Cable Company
HSC successfully assisted Cablemás, S.A. de C.V., a leading
Mexican cable TV operator, in establishing a joint venture with
the telephone operator AXTEL. HSC continues to assist Cablemás in
evaluating strategic alternatives.
Publishing
Company
HSC is acting as financial advisor to a Fortune 500 publishing and
media company on potential overseas publishing acquisitions.
Cellular
Telecommunications Operator
HSC is advising Iusacell, S.A. de C.V. and subsidiaries (NYSE:
"CEL"), a leading Mexican telecommunications operator, in the restructuring
of approximately $1 billion of bank debt and defaulted public bonds.
US
Energy Company
HSC is assisting a petroleum and natural gas terminalling and marketing
company in evaluating strategic acquisitions and on various other
corporate matters.
North
American Paper and Packaging Company
HSC is advising a North American corrugated packaging manufacturer
in a review of its strategic alternatives.
US
Foam Manufacturer
HSC is advising Foamex International Inc. (NASDAQ: "FMXI"),
a leading manufacturer and distributor of flexible polyurethane
and advanced polymer foam products, on various corporate matters.
Commercial
Real Estate Firm
HSC is advising Julien J. Studley Inc. on various corporate
matters.
Movie
Theater Operator
HSC is assisting a leading Mexican movie theater operator in evaluating
strategic alternatives.
Diversified
Holding Company
HSC is advising the Special Committee of the Board of Directors
of Security Capital Corporation (AMEX: "SCC"), a US diversified
holding company, in evaluating strategic alternatives, including
a possible sale of the Company or a going-private transaction.
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