SECURITIES & EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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SCHEDULE 13G/A*
(Rule 13d-102)
INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN STATEMENTS FILED PURSUANT
TO RULES 13d-1(b), (c) AND (d) AND AMENDMENTS THERETO FILED
PURSUANT TO 13d-2(b)
Mirant Corporation
(Name of Issuer)
Common Stock
(Title of Class of Securities)
60467R100
(CUSIP Number)
February 29, 2008
(Date of event which requires filing of this statement)
Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this
Schedule 13G/A is filed:
[X] Rule 13d-1(b)
[ ] Rule 13d-1(c)
[ ] Rule 13d-1(d)
(Page 1 of 6 Pages)
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*The remainder of this cover page shall be filled out for a reporting
person's initial filing on this form with respect to the subject class of
securities, and for any subsequent amendment containing information which would
alter the disclosures provided in a prior cover page.
The information required in the remainder of this cover page shall not be
deemed to be "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act
of 1934 ("Act") or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section of the
Act but shall be subject to all other provisions of the Act (however, see the
Notes).
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(1) NAMES OF REPORTING PERSONS
I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO.
OF ABOVE PERSONS (ENTITIES ONLY)
Solus Alternative Asset Management LP
EIN: 26-0173326
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(2) CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP **
(a) [ ]
(b) [ ]
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(3) SEC USE ONLY
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(4) CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
Delaware
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NUMBER OF (5) SOLE VOTING POWER
21,350,000(1)
SHARES --------------------------------------------------------------
BENEFICIALLY (6) SHARED VOTING POWER
N/A
OWNED BY --------------------------------------------------------------
EACH (7) SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
21,350,000(2)
REPORTING --------------------------------------------------------------
PERSON WITH (8) SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
N/A
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(9) AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED
BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
21,350,000(3)
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(10) CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT
IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES ** [ ]
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(11) PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED
BY AMOUNT IN ROW (9)
9.98%
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(12) TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON **
PN, IA
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(1) On February 29, 2008, the Reporting Person had the power to vote or direct
the voting of, and the power to dispose or direct the disposition of,
21,850,000 shares of Common Stock, consisting of both Common Stock and
currently exercisable call options. As a result of a buyback of Common Stock
by the Company, the Reporting Person briefly had the power to vote or direct
the voting of, and the power to dispose or direct the disposition of more
than 10% of Common Stock of the Company. However, as of the date hereof, the
Reporting Person has the power to vote or direct the voting of, and the
power to dispose or direct the disposition of, an aggregate of 21,350,000
shares of Common Stock, consisting of both Common Stock and currently
exercisable call options.
(2) See footnote 1.
(3) See footnote 1.
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Item 1(a). Name of Issuer: Mirant Corporation
Item 1(b). Address of Issuer's Principal Executive Offices:
1155 Perimeter Center West, Suite 100, Atlanta, Georgia 30338
Item 2(a). Name of Person Filing:
This statement is filed by: Solus Alternative Asset Management LP, a
Delaware limited partnership and an investment adviser registered with the
Securities and Exchange Commission.
The foregoing person is hereinafter sometimes referred to as the
"Reporting Person." Any disclosures herein with respect to persons other than
the Reporting Person are made on information and belief after making inquiry to
the appropriate party.
Item 2(b). Address of Principal Business Office or, if None, Residence:
430 Park Avenue, 9th Floor, New York, NY 10022
Item 2(c). Citizenship: Delaware
Item 2(d). Title of Class of Securities: Common Stock
Item 2(e). CUSIP Number: 60467R100
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Item 3. If this statement is filed pursuant to Rules 13d-1(b) or 13d-2(b) or
(c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a) [ ] Broker or dealer registered under Section 15 of the Act,
(b) [ ] Bank as defined in Section 3(a)(6) of the Act,
(c) [ ] Insurance Company as defined in Section 3(a)(19) of the
Act,
(d) [ ] Investment Company registered under Section 8 of the
Investment Company Act of 1940,
(e) [X] Investment Adviser in accordance with Rule
13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E),
(f) [ ] Employee Benefit Plan or Endowment Fund in accordance
with 13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F),
(g) [ ] Parent Holding Company or control person in accordance
with Rule 13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G),
(h) [ ] Savings Association as defined in Section 3(b) of the
Federal Deposit Insurance Act,
(i) [ ] Church Plan that is excluded from the definition of an
investment company under Section 3(c)(14) of the Investment
Company Act of 1940,
(j) [ ] Group, in accordance with Rule 13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J).
If this statement is filed pursuant to Rule 13d-1(c), check the box. [ ]
Item 4. Ownership.
(a) Amount beneficially owned: 21,350,000(4)
(b) Percent of class: 9.98% (the percentage reported herein is
based upon the 213,989,000 shares of Common Stock issued and outstanding as of
February 25,2008, as reported on the Company's Form 10-K for the fiscal year
ended December 31, 2007.
(c)(i) Sole power to vote or direct the vote: 21,350,000(5)
(ii) Shared power to vote or direct the vote: N/A
(iii) Sole power to dispose or direct the disposition: 21,350,000(6)
(iv) Shared power to dispose or direct the disposition: N/A
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(4) On February 29, 2008, the Reporting Person had the power to vote or direct
the voting of, and the power to dispose or direct the disposition of, 21,850,000
shares of Common Stock, consisting of both Common Stock and currently
exercisable call options. As a result of a buyback of Common Stock by the
Company, the Reporting Person briefly had the power to vote or direct the voting
of, and the power to dispose or direct the disposition of more than 10% of
Common Stock of the Company. However, as of the date hereof, the Reporting
Person has the power to vote or direct the voting of, and the power to dispose
or direct the disposition of, an aggregate of 21,350,000 shares of Common Stock,
consisting of both Common Stock and currently exercisable call options.
(5) See footnote 4.
(6) See footnote 4.
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Item 5. Ownership of Five Percent or Less of a Class.
N/A
Item 6. Ownership of More than Five Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
Solus Alternative Asset Management LP ("Solus") serves as principal
investment manager to SOLA Ltd and Ultra Master Ltd with respect to which it
has voting and dispositive authority over the securities reported in this
Schedule 13G Amendment, including such an account for SOLA Ltd and Ultra Master
Ltd. SOLA Ltd has the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of
dividends or the proceeds from the sale of more than 5% of the Common Stock.
Item 7. Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the
Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company.
N/A
Item 8. Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
N/A
Item 9. Notice of Dissolution of Group.
N/A
Item 10. Certification.
The Reporting Person hereby makes the following certification:
By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and
belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the
ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the
purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the
issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection
with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect.
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SIGNATURES
After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify
that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.
Date: March 12, 2008
Solus Alternative Asset Management LP
By:/s/ Joseph Lonetto
Name: Joseph Lonetto
Title: Chief Legal Officer