The United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York entered an order regarding claims against Lehman Brothers Inc.
On July 2, 2009 the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York having jurisdiction over the chapter 11 cases of Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. and certain of its affiliates entered an order (the Bar Date Order) establishing November 2, 2009 at 5 p.m. (prevailing Eastern Time) as the last date and time for each person or entity to file a proof of claim based on Lehman Programs Securities (the “Securities Programs Bar Date”).
Holders of Lehman shares have to file a proof of claim against Lehman Brothers Holding Inc. (LBHI) to secure their right for payment.
The submission applies only for claims that arose prior to September 15, 2008 (ie the day before the date on which LBHI filed insolvency) and according to our information only for securities identified on
the “Lehman Programs Securities” list available on www.lehman-docket.com.
Holders who have claims against LBHI should file a Securities Program Proof of Claim (available on www.lehman-docket.com) including a blocking reference number directly (no processing by OeKB possible). The blocking reference number has to be ordered by OeKB via SWIFT or fax by October 20, 2009 at the latest. The deadline refers only to the allocation of the required blocking reference number.
The official documents can be found on www.lehman-docket.com and only these documents are stringent. Customers should keep themselves informed on any developments on www.lehman-docket.com.
If CSD.Austria receives any information regarding the affected shares on single base (via ISIN) by its depositories, customers will be informed via SWIFT or CUNO online. It is stated explicitly that such information reflect the current deposit and could vary from the entitled deposit.