MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report Date :

19th May 2006

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

MICHALOS DEMETRIOU LIMITED

 

 

Registered Office :

5, Steliou Ioannou,  2235 – Latsia, 12555 - Nicosia

2250 – Latsia, Latsia Village 

Nicosia

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

1982

 

 

Com. Reg. No.:

92720 - Nicosia

 

 

Legal Form :

Private Limited Liability Company

 

 

Line of Business :

Engaged in the business of packaging & wholesale (100%) of foodstuff (i.e. Sugar, rice, legumes, tinned fish and meat, etc.) and robs.

 

RATING & COMMENTS

 

MIRA’s Rating :

Ba

 

RATING

STATUS

PROPOSED CREDIT LINE

41-55

Ba

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

Satisfactory

 

Status :

Satisfactory

 

 

Payment Behaviour :

Regular

 

 

Litigation :

Clear

 

 

 

 

 


 

NAME & ADDRESS

 

Name Inquired Under: MICHALOS DEMETRIOU LTD

Correct Registered Name: MICHALOS DEMETRIOU LIMITED

         

Street: 5, Steliou Ioannou      

Postal Code: 2235 - Latsia

P.O.Box: 12555 - Nicosia        

Postal Code: 2250 - Latsia

Locality: Latsia Village  

Town: Nicosia

 

Tel : 22483579    

Fax: 22486059

Telex: N/A  E-Mail: michalos@cytanet.com.cy

 

Note: The street name was recently changed to Steliou Ioannou (before it was Ermou).

 

 

LEGAL STATUS

 

Private Limited Liability Company

Legal Status (Cont.):

 

Date Founded: 1982

 

Trade Registration No. & Town: 92720 - Nicosia

 

Date Registered: 24/02/1998

 

 

PRINCIPALS

 

Shareholders/Partners/Proprietor

 

Name                                                 Equity         Nationality

 

Mr. Michael Christoforou                  9.900          Cypriot       

Mrs. Chrysanthi D. Christoforou      10.100        Cypriot

 

Directors/Managers

 

Name                                                 Position

 

Mr. Michael Christoforou                  Director / General Manager

Mrs. Chrysanthi D. Christoforou      Director / Secretary

 

 

 

 

RELATED COMPANIES

 

Parent/Subsidiary/Sister/Associate:

 

None.

 

 

OPERATIONS

 

Mode of Operation:

 

Importers (100%)

Distributors (4 vehicles)

 

Activities:

Packaging & Wholesalers (100%): Foodstuff (i.e. sugar, rice, legumes, tinned fish and meat, etc.) and robs.

No of Employees (Categorise): 6 persons

AGENCIES

Name                    Country                         Product

 

None.         

 

TRADE SUPPLIERS

 

Name                    Country                         Product

 

Not disclosed.

 

Import From: Italy, Greece, Germany, UK, France, Latin American, USA, etc.

 

Import Terms:  L/C base, CAD, 60 - 90 -120 days credit facilities.

 

Export To:  Not applicable.

 

Export Terms: Not applicable.

 

 

 

DESCRIPTION OF PREMISES

 

Headquarters:

 

The company operates from owned multi - storey building which is located at the address given overleaf.  Premises comprised of offices, packinghouse and warehouses and flats.  The company is using the ground floor (offices & warehouse) and the underground (warehouses and packing house.).

 

Branches:

 

The company maintains a second, owned warehouse, which is located on 4, Dionysiou Solomou str., Latsia Village in Nicosia district.

 

 

 

BANKERS

 

Bank of Cyprus Ltd

48, Stassinos Ave., 1060 Nicosia

Tel.: 22344933  Fax: 22343988

 

 

 

FINANCES

 

Currency: Cyprus Pounds.

 

Registered Capital: CYP 20.000        Paid Up Capital: CYP 20.000

 

Finances (Cont.):

Sales Turnover:    CYP 750.000 (2000)

                             CYP 800.000 (2001)

                             CYP 900.000 (2002)

                             CYP 1.000.000 (2003)

                             CYP 1.000.000 (2004)

                             CYP 1.000.000 (2005 – Unaudited)

 

Economic Results: Positive.

 

Average Stock: CYP 100.000 – 150.000

 

Fixed Assets: CYP 800.000

 

Immovable Property:  CYP 1.000.000

 

Charges:

07/12/98   Float.Charge         CYP   20.000        in f/o Bank of Cyprus Limited

 

No further detailed Financial Information was released.

 

 

 

 

PAYMENT

 

No complaints

 

Commercial Morality: Good

 

Financial Strength: Good

 

Good for Amount & Terms of Inquiry: Despite the fact that the company seems to operates successfully we feel unable to express a safe and reliable opinion on such a big amount given in your inquiry.  

 

 

 

GENERAL COMMENTS

 

Mr Demetriou started his private activities in 1982, after he had been working with a similar business for 20 years.

 

He imports large quantities of commodities from all over the world, which he packs locally in one kilo packing, bearing the trade mark "TELION". He distributes his products to Nicosia, Limassol and Larnaca districts through his own distribution network comprising 4 vans. The company’s main clients are supermarkets and fruitmarkets, throughout Cyprus.

 

 

General Comments (Cont.):

 

Mr Demetriou with the assistance of his son-in-law, through his long experience in this field and his good contacts has managed to expand his business and establish it well in the market. He is the owner of considerable property in Latsia and Lythrodontas villages.

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 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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