Attachment 1

 

ALBA ADESIVOS INDÚSTRIA E COMÉRCIO LTDA

 

 


Attachment 1

 

 

Report Update On

18th July, 2005

 

 

Correct Name

ALBA ADESIVOS INDÚSTRIA E COMÉRCIO LTDA

 

 

Registered Office

Rua Benedito Malzuquim, 730 – Campo de Boituva

Zip Code/City:     18550-000  Boituva/SP, Brazil

 

 

Tel. No.

15 3263-9100

Fax No.

15 3263-1407

E-Mail

--

Website

www.albaadesivos.com.br

 

 


Attachment 2

 

SUMMARY

 

 

Incorporated

10.10.2000

Status

Satisfactory

 

 

 

 

Registration No.

 

Chief Executive

Luiz Augusto De Araujo Cintra

 

 

 

 

Capital         (R$)

1476907

Payments

Usually Correct

 

 

 

 

Sales            (R$)

75319000

Litigation

Clear

 

 

 

 

Net Worth    (R$)

36996000

Banking Reputation

--

 

 

 

 

No. of Employees

142

Auditors

--

 

 

 

 

SCORE

Ba

 

41-55

Ba

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

Normal

 

This score serves as a reference to assess SC’s credit risk and to set the amount of credit to be extended. It is calculated from a composite of weighted scores obtained from each of the major sections of this report. The assessed factors and their relative weights (as indicated through %) are as follows:

 

Financial condition (40%)              Ownership background (20%)                   Payment record (10%)

Credit history (10%)                    Market trend (10%)                                  Operational size (10%)

 

Line of Business

Manufacture of chemicals

 


name

 

ALBA ADESIVOS INDÚSTRIA E COMÉRCIO LTDA

 

 

ADDRESSES

 

Main Address:      Rua Benedito Malzuquim, 730 – Campo de Boituva

Zip Code/City:     18550-000  Boituva/SP

Phone:                  15 3263-9100

Fax:                      15 3263-1407

E-mail:                  -

Web Site:              www.albaadesivos.com.br

 

BRANCHES:

 

There is a branch located in: COTIA/SP

 

 

LEGAL DATA

 

MAIN ACTIVITIES:

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Manufacture of chemicals

 

LEGAL FORM                   LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY

 

Incorporation Date:                         10/10/2000

Register Date:                              27/10/2000

Balance Sheet Filing Date:                       31/12

Tax Contributor Number (CNPJ):      04.125.304/0001-36

State Register:                        219.079.244.116

Share Capital:                         R$ 1.476.907,00

Last Register of Capital:                Not available

 

 

BOARD OF DIRECTORS:

 

LUIZ AUGUSTO DE ARAUJO CINTRA             President Director

ALFREDO JULIO DE VASCONCELLOS DRUCKER     Director

MILTON JOSÉ DE FRANCA BARRETO             Director

SÉRGIO KUCEKI FILHO                       Director

 

* The company was requested the directors previous careers but despite of several reminders and contacts so far no information was provided. Due to that reason it is believed the company has no interest in disclosing such data.

 

 

AUTHORIZED USE OS SIGNATURE

 

The directors are authorized to sign on behalf of the company.

 

SHAREHOLDERS / PARTNERS:

 

                                                     R$:

BORDEN CHEMICAL HOLDINGS PANAMA S/A (Panama)         1.476.906,00

BORDEN CHEMICAL RESINAS PANAMA S. R. L. (Panama)             1,00

 

 

AFFILIATES / SUBSIDIARIES:

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BORDEN QUÍMICA INDÚSTRIA E COMÉRCIO LTDA     100%

 

 

COMPANY’S BACKGROUND

 

The subject was established on October 10, 2000 to be engaged in the said line of business and up to date it is still operating within the general scene reported herein.

 

Alba Adesivos is part of Borden Chemical Inc., a worldwide conglomerate present in 8 countries with 140 years of pioneering scientific research. Alba Adesivos is a national leader in the production of adhesives for industrial, professional and domestic use. Its factories, located in Boituva and Cotia - São Paulo, develop solutions, with ISO 9001 certified quality and highest specifications, in the bonding of materials, consolidating the trust and satisfaction of customers, users, shareholders and collaborators

 

PARTNERS:

 

BORDEN CHEMICAL HOLDINGS S/A (Panama): heaquartered at Plaza Bancomer Calle 50, Panama.

 

BORDEN CHEMICAL RESINAS PANAMA S. R. L.: heaquaretered at Via Espana s/n, Torre  BNC, Boston Piso 20 Panama.

 

Further details about the subject’s history are so far not known.

 

When contacting the subject we interviewed Ms. Ana, Fiscal Department, who declined to provide any kind of information.

 

The data contained herein were extracted from our database, outside sources and official records.

 

PUBLIC RECORDS INFORMATION:

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No detrimental records were found.

(Research date: June 3, 2005)

 

 

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

The subject is a Limited Liability company, thus it is not obliged to publish the balance sheet information. When interviewing sources at the subject company declined to provide any kind of financial information.

 

Outside sources contacted showed the following financial data about this company. No more update or complete is available.

 

The financial data comprehend the subject non-consolidated figures with domestic accounting proceedings. The balance sheets are not audited.

 

GENERAL BALANCE SHEETS AS OF 31/12/2004, 31/12/2003 AND 31/12/2002.

( FIGURES ARE IN THOUSANDS OF REAIS ).

 

 

ASSETS

 

 

 

CURRENT:

31/12/2004

31/12/2003

31/12/2002

 

 

 

 

CASH AND BANKS

340

252

196

INVESTMENTS

 

5.516

2.714

CLIENTS

13.521

10.299

11.326

INVENTORY

6.823

5.573

9.767

ADVANCES

1.084

824

1.068

OTHER

5.226

4.223

5.225

 

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TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS

26.994

26.687

30.296

 

LONG-TERM RECEIVALBES:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

INTERCOMPANY CREDITS

22.112

17.136

14.166

OTHER CREDITS

52

60

45

 

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TOTAL LONG-TERM RECEIVABLES

22.164

17.196

14.211

 

FIXED ASSETS:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

INVESTMENTS

16.807

 

 

FIXED ASSETS

5.021

5.556

6.115

 

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TOTAL FIXED ASSETS

21.828

5.556

6.115

 

 

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TOTAL ASSETS

70.986

49.439

50.622

 

LIABILITIES:

 

 

 

CURRENT:

31/12/2004

31/12/2003

31/12/2002

 

 

 

 

SUPPLIERS

6.281

3.647

7.624

LOANS AND FINANCING

23

 

2.280

INCOME TAX

6.711

3.988

5.965

SALARY, TAXES & CONTRIB.

2.461

1.791

1.481

OTHER

458

506

452

 

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TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES

15.934

9.932

17.802

 

LONG TERM LIABILITIES:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE

5.269

2.511

2.223

 

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TOTAL LONG TERM LIABILITIES

5.269

2.511

2.223

 

NET EQUITY:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SHARE CAPITAL

1.477

1.477

1.477

ACCRUED PROFIT

48.306

35.519

29.120

 

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TOTAL NET EQUITY

49.783

36.996

30.597

 

 

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TOTAL LIABILITIES

70.986

49.439

50.622

 

PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNTS AS OF 31/12/2004, 31/12/2003 AND 31/12/2002.

( FIGURES ARE IN THOUSANDS OF REAIS ).

 

 

 

31/12/2004

31/12/2003

31/12/2002

 

 

 

 

 

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GROSS SALES

85.738

75.319

80.409

 

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NET SALES

85.738

75.319

80.409

(-) COST OF SOLD GOODS

51.075

46.868

47.105

 

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GROSS PROFIT

34.663

28.451

33.304

OPERATING REVENUE (EXPENSE)

-18.494

-18.565

-15.077

FINANCIAL REVENUE(EXPENSE)

3.155

1.462

219

 

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OPERATIONAL PROFIT (LOSS)

19.324

11.348

18.446

NON-OPERATING RESULT

 

-5

4

CONTRIBUTION/ICOME TAX

-6.537

-3.593

-5.923

 

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NET PROFIT (LOSS)

12.787

7.750

12.527

 

EXCHANGE RATE:

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US$ 1,00 = R$ 2,24 – 03/10/2005

US$ 1,00 = R$ 2,65 – 31/12/2004

US$ 1,00 = R$ 2,88 – 31/12/2003

US$ 1,00 = R$ 3,53 – 31/12/2002

 

 

COMMENTS ON THE FINANCIAL INFORMATION:

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RATIOS:

31/12/2004

31/12/2003

31/12/2002

 

QUICK RATIO

1,27

 

2,13

 

1,15

 

CURRENT RATIO

1,69

 

2,69

 

1,70

 

ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE TURNOVER

6,34

TIMES

7,31

TIMES

7,10

TIMES

DAYS' SALES IN RECEIVABLES

56,77

DAYS

49,23

DAYS

50,71

DAYS

INVENTORY TURNOVER

7,49

TIMES

8,41

TIMES

4,82

TIMES

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE PERIOD

44,27

DAYS

28,01

DAYS

58,27

DAYS

RETURN ON ASSETS

1,21

TIMES

1,52

TIMES

1,59

TIMES

SALES TURNOVER ON NET EQUIY

1,72

TIMES

2,04

TIMES

2,63

TIMES

NET WORTH TIE-UP

,10

 

,15

 

,20

 

ENDEBTEDNESS

,43

 

,34

 

,65

 

EQUITY RATIO

70,13

%

74,83

%

60,44

%

WORKING CAPITAL RATIO

69,41

%

168,70

%

70,18

%

GENERAL SOLVENCY

3,35

 

3,97

 

2,53

 

RETURN ON NET EQUITY

25,69

%

20,95

%

40,94

%

RETURN ON SALES (PROFIT MARGIN)

14,91

%

10,29

%

15,58

%

GROSS PROFIT MARGIN

40,43

%

37,77

%

41,42

%

OPERATIONAL RESULT

22,54

%

15,07

%

22,94

%

SALES TURNOVER ON LIABILITIES

5,38

TIMES

7,58

TIMES

4,52

TIMES

FOREIGN CURRENCY ON ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

 

FOREIGN CURRENCY ON LIABILITIES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

*REMARKS:

 

The financial data provided by outside sources included no cash flow statement. When contacted the company declined to provide all kind of information.

 

EXCHANGE RATE:

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US$ 1,00 = R$ 2,40 – 03/06/2005

US$ 1,00 = R$ 2,88 – 31/12/2003

US$ 1,00 = R$ 3,53 – 31/12/2002

US$ 1,00 = R$ 2,32 – 31/12/2001

 

 

COMMENTS ON THE FINANCIAL INFORMATION:

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Follows attached worksheet with main financial ratios.

 

The figures available show a good financial standing. It is note high liquidity ratios, low level of indebtedness, as well as high sales volume and profitability.

 

So far no signs of financial or operating problems are noted. The subject has a good financial standing and both by its own financial strength and the support it has from its parent group it is not likely to face financial problems.

 

REAL ESTATE:

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Owned premises are valued at R$ 10.506.000,00

 

VEHICLES:

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Not available.

 

MACHINES:

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Not available.

 

 

INSURANCE

 

Not available

 

 

BANKING REFERENCES

 

BANCO BANESPA S/A              AG: 0470

BANCO BRADESCO S/A             AG: 2933

BANCO ITAÚ S/A                 AG: 0548

 

* Note: in Brazil the banks are prohibited by law to provide information or any kind of comments about their clients. Due to this law prohibition we are unable to provide any banking details.

 

According to the CENTRAL BANK OF BRAZIL official report, the company has no returned checks up to date. (in the terms of “Circular 1682 Brazilian Central Bank”). Date researched: June 3, 2005.

 

 

ACTIVITIES COMMENTS

 

Manufacture of chemical products, plastic goods, petrochemicals, adhesives and sealing.

 

 

IMPORT AND EXPORT:

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Not available

 

 

MAIN CLIENTS:

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PEIXOTO COMÉRCIO INDÚSTRIA E SERVIÇOS DE DISTRIBUIÇÃO S/A

ARCOM S/A

MARTINS COMÉRCIO E SERVIÇOS DE DISTRIBUIÇÃO S/A

OVD IMPORTADORA E DISTRIBUIDORA LTDA

 

 

STAFF:

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142 employees.

 

 

CONCEPT AND FULFILMENT

 

The subject is a new but well-established subsidiary of the Borden Group, from Germany. It operates with an interesting scale of activities and a very good trade reputation.

 

So far it is noted a clear trade history and no payment problems are registered.

 

The company has trade relations with several suppliers in Brazil. The suppliers extend credit facilities to the subject in terms and amounts according to the company's needs and so far no payment problems are noted.

 

MAIN SUPPLIERS:

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PETROBRAS DISTRIBUIDORA S/A

SCHENECTADY BRASIL LTDA

ESCALA 7EDITORA GRÁFICA LTDA

COGNIS BRASIL LTDA

CIA METALÚRGICA PRADA

RHODIA BRASIL LTDA

 

PAYMENT HISTORY:

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11 Suppliers reported payments,

Total amount:       R$ 257.905,00

 

Amount of invoices paid          : 54 invoices

Total of prompt payments        : 99,9%

Total of delayed payments       : 0,1%

 

Highest invoice     :    R$ 57.952,00

Highest credit       :    R$ 57.952,00

 

 

FINAL OPINION

 

The subject is a well-established company in business for several years. Up to date it has a good financial standing, a clear trade history and very good payment behavior.

 

Based on the general information available it is believed that good trade relations may be established. Credit facilities may be extended within terms and amounts adequate to the company’s financial strength.

 

An initial credit limit of USD 1.000.000,00 / 2.000.000,00 can be considered. Higher amounts can be granted depending on the importance of the operations to be established with the subject.

 


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