MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report Date :

15th June 2006

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

HENKEL LOCTITE CHINA CO., LTD.

 

 

Registered Office :

No. 90, Zhujiang Road, Yantai City

Shandong Province, 264006 Pr China

 

 

Country :

China

 

 

Financials (as on) :

31/12/2006

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

sep. 9, 1987

 

 

Com. Reg. No.:

000034

 

 

Legal Form :

Wholly Foreign-Owned Enterprise

 

 

Line of Business :

Engaged in manufacturing cementing and sealant

 

RATING & COMMENTS

 

MIRA’s Rating :

A

 

RATING

STATUS

PROPOSED CREDIT LINE

56-70

A

Financial & operational base are regarded healthy. General unfavourable factors will not cause fatal effect. Satisfactory capability for payment of interest and principal sums

Fairly Large

 

Status :

Good

 

 

Payment Behaviour :

Regular

 

 

Litigation :

Clear

 

 


 

NAME & ADDRESS

 

HENKEL LOCTITE CHINA CO., LTD.

no. 90, zhujiang road, yantai city

shandong province, 264006 PR CHINA

TEL: 86 (0) 535-6372999

FAX: 86 (0) 535-6371999

 

 

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

 

INCORPORATION DATE                        : sep. 9, 1987

REGISTRATION NO.                              : 000034

REGISTERED LEGAL FORM                 : wholly foreign-owned enterprise

CHIEF EXECUTIVE                                : MR. shen weikang (CHAIRMAN)

STAFF STRENGTH                                : 285

REGISTERED CAPITAL             : USD3,000,000

BUSINESS LINE                                    : manufacturing 

TURNOVER                                          : rmb 511,310,000 (AS OF DEC. 31, 2005)

EQUITIES                                             : RMB 487,700,000 (AS OF DEC. 31, 2005)

PAYMENT                                            : AVERAGE

RECOMM. CREDIT RANGE                   : up to usd 3,000,000

MARKET CONDITION                            : COMPETITIVE

FINANCIAL CONDITION                         : fairly good

OPERATIONAL TREND              : upward

GENERAL REPUTATION                       : well-known

EXCHANGE RATE                                 : RMB 8.00 = US$1 AS OF 2006-06-15

 


 

Rounded Rectangle: HISTORY 

 

 


SC was registered as a wholly foreign-owned enterprise at local Administration for Industry & Commerce (The official body of issuing and renewing business license) on Sep. 9, 1987.

Company Status: Wholly foreign-owned enterprise.

This form of business in PR China is defined as a legal person. It is a limited co. established within the territories of PR China with capital provided totally by the foreign investors. More than one foreign investors may jointly invest in a wholly foreign-owned enterprise. The investing party/parties solely exercise management, reap profit and bear risks and liabilities by themselves. This form of companies usually have a limited duration is extendible upon approval of Examination and Approval Authorities.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SC’s registered business scope includes manufacturing and selling all kinds anaerobic sealer and sealant, industrial sealer and sealant, washing agent, accelerant, electrowelding wire, soldering flux and associated equipment. 

SC is mainly engaged in manufacturing cementing and sealant.

Mr. Shen Weikang has been chairman of SC since 2004.

 

SC owns about 285 staff at present.

 

SC is currently operating at the above stated address, and this address houses its operating office and factory in the development zone of Yantai. Our checks reveal that SC owns the total premise about 7,800 square meters.

 

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: WEB SITE 

 

 


SC is not known to host web site of its own at present.

 

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: KEY EVENTS/RECENT DEVELOPMENT 

 

 


In 2004, SC changed its legal representative from Mr. Steve Ellis to Mr. Shen Weikang (沈伟康), and in 2005, SC changed its shareholder from America Loctite Inc. to the present one.

 

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: OWNERSHIP/MANAGEMENT BACKGROUND 

 

 


MAIN SHAREHOLDERS:

 

Name                                                                     % of Shareholding

 

(Ireland) Loctite Inc.                                                                 100

 

 

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: MANAGEMENT 

 

 


Chairman:

 

Mr. Shen Weikang, 46 years old with university education. He is currently responsible for the overall management of SC.

 

Working Experience(s):

 

From 2004 to present              Working in SC as chairman. 

 

General Manager:

 

Mr. Wang Ping, 44 years old with university education. He is currently responsible for the daily management of SC.

 

Working Experience(s):

 

From 2001 to present              Working in SC as general manager. 

 

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: BUSINESS OPERATIONS
 BACKGROUND
 

 

 


SC is mainly engaged in manufacturing cementing and sealant.

SC’s products mainly include: cementing and sealant, etc.

                                                           

SC’s brand is “Loctite”.  

           

SC sources its materials 100% from domestic market, mainly from Zhejiang province; SC sells its products 75% in domestic market, mainly in Shanghai, and 25% to international market.

 

The buying terms of SC include T/T and Credit of 30-90 days. The payment terms of SC include T/T, L/C and Credit of 30-90 days.

 

*Major supplier:

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Zhejiang Yuyao Luojiang Plastic Plant Branch

 

*Major Customer:

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Shanghai GM Co., Ltd.

 

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: RELATED COMPANIES

 BACKGROUND
 

 

 


SC is not known to have subsidiary at present.  

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: PAYMENT

 BACKGROUND
 

 

 


Overall payment appraisal :

(  ) Excellent      (  ) Good      (X) Average      (  ) Fair      (  ) Poor      (  ) Not yet determined

The appraisal serves as a reference to reveal SC's payments habits and ability to pay.  It is based on the 3 weighed factors:  Trade payment experience (through current enquiry with SC's suppliers), our delinquent payment and our debt collection record concerning SC.

 

Trade payment experience : SC did not provide any name of trade/service suppliers and we have no other sources to conduct the enquiry at present.

 

Delinquent payment record : None in our database.

 

Debt collection record : No overdue amount owed by SC was placed to us for collection within the last 6 years.

 

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: BANKING

 BACKGROUND
 

 

 


Industrial and Commercial Bank Development Zone Branch

 

AC#1606020809200103968

 

Relationship: Normal.

 

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

 BACKGROUND
 

 

 


Balance Sheet (as of Dec. 31, 2005)

Unit: RMB thousand yuan

Cash & bank

26,070

Inventory

46,010

Short investment

364,000

Accounts receivable

57,550

Other Accounts receivable

13,000

Accounts payable in advance

3,370

To be apportioned expense

1,140

Other current assets

0

 

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Current assets

511,140

Fixed assets

83,830

Fixed assets net value

62,380

Projects under construction

21,450

Long term investment

0

Other assets

0

 

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Total assets

594,970

 

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Short loans

0

Accounts payable

75,790

Accounts receivable in advance

2,250

Other Accounts payable

10,050

Welfares payable

6,220

Salaries payable

4,740

Taxes payable

7,880

Withdraw the expenses in advance

330

Other current liabilities

10

 

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Current liabilities

107,270

Long term liabilities

0

Other liabilities

0

 

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Total liabilities

107,270

Equities

487,700

 

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Total liabilities & equities

594,970

 

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Income Statement (as of Dec. 31, 2005)

Unit: RMB thousand yuan

Turnover

511,310

Cost of goods sold

238,940

     Sales expense

77,480

     Management expense

42,490

     Finance expense

1,510

Non-operating income

9,350

Profit before tax

160,240

Less: profit tax

24,640

Profits

135,600

 

 

Important Ratios (as of Dec. 31, 2005)

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*Current ratio                                                     4.76

*Quick ratio                                                       4.34

*Liabilities to assets                                           0.18

*Net profit margin (%)                                         26.52

*Return on total assets (%)                                 22.79

*Inventory /Turnover ×365                                    33 days

*Accounts receivable/Turnover ×365                     41 days

*Turnover/Total assets                                        0.86

* Cost of goods sold/Turnover                              0.47

 

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: FINANCIAL COMMENTS

 BACKGROUND
 

 

 


PROFITABILITY: FAIRLY GOOD

The turnover of SC appears fairly good in its line.

SC’s net profit margin is fairly good.

SC’s return on total assets is fairly good.

SC’s cost of goods sold is fairly low, comparing with its turnover.

 

LIQUIDITY: FAIRLY GOOD

The current ratio of SC is maintained in a good level.

SC’s quick ratio is maintained in a good level.

The inventory of SC is maintained in an average level.

The accounts receivable of SC is maintained in an acceptable level.

SC has no short-term loan in 2005.

SC’s turnover is in an average level, comparing with the size of its total assets.

 

 

 

 

LEVERAGE:  FAIRLY GOOD

The debt ratio of SC is low.

The risk for SC to go bankrupt is low.

 

Overall financial condition of the SC: Fairly good.

 

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: REMARKS

 BACKGROUND
 

 

 


SC is considered medium-sized in its line with fairly good financial conditions. A credit line up to USD 3,000,000 appears to be within SC’s capacities.

 

 


 

RATING EXPLANATIONS

 

 

RATING

STATUS

PROPOSED CREDIT LINE

>86

Aaa

Possesses an extremely sound financial base with the strongest capability for timely payment of interest and principal sums

Unlimited

71-85

Aa

Possesses adequate working capital. No caution needed for credit transaction. It has above average (strong) capability for payment of interest and principal sums

Large

56-70

A

Financial & operational base are regarded healthy. General unfavourable factors will not cause fatal effect. Satisfactory capability for payment of interest and principal sums

Fairly Large

41-55

Ba

Overall operation is considered normal. Capable to meet normal commitments.

Satisfactory

26-40

B

Unfavourable & favourable factors carry similar weight in credit consideration. Capability to overcome financial difficulties seems comparatively below average/normal.

Small

11-25

Ca

Adverse factors are apparent. Repayment of interest and principal sums in default or expected to be in default upon maturity

Limited with full security

<10

C

Absolute credit risk exists. Caution needed to be exercised

Credit not recommended

 

 

 

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