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# **UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT DISTRICT OF CONNECTICUT BRIDGEPORT DIVISION**

| ------------------------------------------------------ | x | | |---------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------|--| | In re: | :<br>:<br>Chapter 11 | | | HO WAN KWOK, et al.,1 | :<br>:<br>Case No. 22-50073 (JAM) | | | Debtors. | :<br>:<br>(Jointly Administered)<br>: | | | ------------------------------------------------------x | | |

# **SUPPLEMENTAL DECLARATION OF DIRK JOHNSON IN SUPPORT OF TRUSTEE'S MOTION, PURSUANT TO BANKRUPTCY CODE SECTIONS 105 AND 363, BANKRUPTCY RULES 2002, 6004(c), AND 9014, AND LOCAL RULES 6004-1 AND 6004-2, SEEKING ENTRY OF ORDER: (I) AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING SALE OF LADY MAY II FREE AND CLEAR OF LIENS, CLAIMS, INTERESTS, AND ENCUMBRANCES, (II) AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT, AND (III) GRANTING RELATED RELIEF**

I, Dirk Johnson, hereby declare under penalty of perjury pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1746, as follows:

1. I am a Yacht Broker at Edmiston and Company Limited ("Edmiston"),

maintaining offices at (a) 2 Marina Plaza, Newport, Rhode Island, 02840, and (b) Burleigh

Manor, Peel Road, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM1 5EP.

2. I am duly authorized to make this supplemental declaration (this "Supplemental

Declaration") on behalf of Edmiston and submit this Supplemental Declaration in further support

of the *Trustee's Motion, Pursuant to Bankruptcy Code Sections 105 and 363, Bankruptcy Rules*

*2002, 6004(c), and 9014, and Local Rules 6004-1 and 6004-2, Seeking Entry of Order: (i)*

¹ The Debtors in these chapter 11 cases are Ho Wan Kwok (also known as Guo Wengui, Miles Guo, and Miles Kwok, as well as numerous other aliases) (last four digits of tax identification number: 9595), Genever Holdings LLC (last four digits of tax identification number: 8202) and Genever Holdings Corporation. The mailing address for the Trustee, Genever Holdings LLC, and Genever Holdings Corporation is Paul Hastings LLP, 200 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10166 c/o Luc A. Despins, as Trustee for the Estate of Ho Wan Kwok (solely for purposes of notices and communications).

*Authorizing and Approving Sale of the Lady May II Free and Clear of Liens, Claims, Interests, and Encumbrances, (ii) Authorizing and Approving Purchase and Sale Agreement, and (iii) Granting Related Relief* (the "Motion")² in the chapter 11 case of Ho Wan Kwok (the "Debtor"), seeking an order approving and authorizing the sale of the Lady May II to Patrick Cloppenburg (the "Buyer").

3. Unless otherwise indicated below, I have personal knowledge of the matters set forth below, and if called to testify, I could and would testify competently thereto.

# **Additional Marketing of Lady May II**

4. Following the filing of the Motion, on November 30, 2023, Edmiston engaged in a follow-up business email distribution, which was sent to approximately 1,875 brokers in the yacht industry. That email distributions advised the brokers of the December 18, 2023 hearing on the proposed sale of the Lady May II (including the proposed purchase price of \$375,000) and invited all parties interested in submitting a higher offer for the Lady May II to do so by no later than December 15, 2023. A copy of this email distribution is attached hereto as **Exhibit 1**.

5. In addition, also on November 30, 2023, Edmiston updated the Lady May II listing on Yatco.com and Yachtworld.com to notify interested parties of the December 18, 2023 hearing on the proposed sale as well as to invite interested parties to submit a higher offer by December 15, 2023. Copies of the updated listings on Yatco.com and Yachtworld.com are attached hereto as **Exhibit 2** and **Exhibit 3**, respectively.

6. As of the filing of this Supplemental Declaration, no additional bids have been received by the Trustee.

² Capitalized terms used but otherwise not defined herein shall have the meaning ascribed to them in the Motion. My initial declaration in support of the Motion was attached as Exhibit C to the Motion.

Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1746, I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.

Dated: December 18, 2023

*/s/ Dirk Johnson* Dirk Johnson Broker Edmiston and Company Limited

# **Exhibit A**

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With interior and exterior design by Dubois Naval Architects, LADY MAY II combines the excellent build quality, capability, and performance of the Windy brand with the exceptional design aesthetic of Dubois in its streamlined profile.

She comes with a well-equipped helm with three racing seats and three standing positions beneath the T-top and plenty of room for navigational equipment.

With triple Volva Penta IPS 600 engines, LADY MAY II can reach a top speed of 46 knots.

Key features

- 46 knots maximum speed - · Rated best chase boat in the world by Superyacht Magazine - · Exceptional interior by Dubois - · Convertible double berth with full head and shower - US duty paid .



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# **Exhibit B**



# Lady May II 2013 52' 10" WINDY BOATS Sport Yacht Newport United States \$960,000 USD

The 2013 52' 10" WINDY BOATS High Performance Sport Yacht Lady May II is a boat for sale located in Newport, Rhode Island, United States.

A hearing has been set by the bankruptcy court for 18th December 2023 to consider the sanction of Lady May II's sale, for a transaction sum of \$375,000, to a prospective buyer. Those willing to present a more significant bid for Lady May II are required to deliver such bid to the court-designated trustee no later than 15th December 2023. Contact details can be made available upon inquiry.

Be aware that all proposal acceptances are reliant on the bankruptcy court's endorsement and certain criteria must be met.

Contact the yacht broker to receive more information or schedule a showing of this 2013 52' 10" WINDY BOATS Sport Yacht High Performance Lady May II yacht for sale in Newport, Rhode Island, USA today!

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| CALL | EMAIL | |-----------------|----------------------------| | | | | LENGTH | BUILDER | | 52' 10" (16.1m) | WINDY BOATS | | ASKING PRICE | BUILT | | \$960,000 USD | 2013 | | BEAM | DRAFT | | 14' 10" (4.5m) | 4' 1" (1.23m) | | MAX SPEED | CRUISING SPEED | | N/A | N/A | | CABINS | GROSS TONNAGE | | 1 | 0.00 | | DISPLACEMENT | LOCATION | | N/A | Newport, Rhode Island, USA |

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## FEATURES

#### Electrical Equipment

| Shore Power Inlet: | | |--------------------|---| | Electronics | | | Depthsounder: | 1 | | Radar: | 1 | | Autopilot: | 1 | | Compas: | > | | Cockpit Speakers: | 1 | | VHF: | V |

#### Inside Equipment

| Bow Thruster: | | |----------------------|--| | Electric Bilge Pump: | | | Microwave Oven: | | | Hot Water: | | | Refrigerator: | |

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| Teak Cockpit: | | |-----------------|--| | Cockpit Shower: | | | Teak Sidedecks: | |

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