MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report Date :

2nd November 2006

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

C & H (DIA.) TRADING LTD.

 

 

Registered Office :

Rm 1402, 14/F, Tung Shun Hing Commerical Centre,

20 - 22 Granville Road, Tsimshatsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong.

 

 

Country :

Hong Kong.

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

16-5-1995

 

 

Com. Reg. No.:

514669

 

 

Legal Form :

Private Limited Co.

 

 

Line of Business :

Engaged in trading of precious stones.

 

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

 

C & H (DIA.) TRADING LTD.

RM 1402, 14/F, TUNG SHUN HING COMMERICAL CENTRE,

20 - 22 GRANVILLE ROAD, TSIMSHATSUI, KOWLOON, HONG KONG.

TEL: 852 23170977               

FAX: 852 23753700

 

 

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

 

INCORPORATION DATE            : 16-5-1995

REGISTRATION NO.                  : 514669

REGISTERED LEGAL FORM     : PRIVATE LIMITED CO.

CHIEF EXECUTIVE                    : SHARMA ANILKUMAR (MANAGING DIRECTOR)

STAFF STRENGTH                    : 4

AUTHORIZED CAPITAL            : HKD 10.5M = 10.5M SHARES @HKD1.-

PAID-UP CAPITAL                     : HKD 10.5M

BUSINESS LINE                        : TRADING OF PRECIOUS STONES

TURNOVER                              : N/A (AS OF DEC. 31, 2005)

EQUITIES                                 : N/A (AS OF DEC. 31, 2005)

PAYMENT                                : AVERAGE

RECOMM. CREDIT RANGE       : MODERATE AMOUNT

MARKET CONDITION                : COMPETITIVE

FINANCIAL CONDITION             : STABLE

OPERATIONAL TREND  : FAIRLY STEADY

GENERAL REPUTATION           : AVERAGE

EXCHANGE RATE                     : HKD 7.77820 = USD1 AS OF 2006-11-2

 


Rounded Rectangle: HISTORY 

 

 

 


SC is a private limited company registered under incorporation file no. 514669 on 16-5-1995.

 

SC's shareholders & directors are shown to be as follows:

 

Shareholders (as at 16-5-2006)    Number of shares held

Sharma Anilkumar                     6,000,000

Shah Devang Sevantilal              4,500,000

                                                ------------

                                                10,500,000

                                                ========

 

Directors (as at 16-6-2006)

Sharma Anilkumar / P460268(8)

 

The above registration information is based on SC's annual return filed at Companies Registry within the last 2 years.

 

Our current search reveals certain material change or amendment of SC has been recorded within the last 2 years & noted as follows:

 

Partial change in SC's directorship as follows:

Name(s) of resigned director(s)    Resignation date

Shah Devang Sevantilal              16-6-2006

 

Name(s) of newly appointed director(s)     Appointment date

Nil                                                        Nil

 

 

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: PUBLIC FILINGS 

 

 


This section will contain the civil litigations & winding-up petitions filed against SC for the last 6 years (as stored in our database), and the mortgage/charge filed by SC for the last 2 years.  In Hong Kong, creation of such mortgages/charges by an unlimited co is not required to be registered in the public records.

 

Civil litigation/winding-up petitions :   None in our database.

 

Mortgage/charge record(s) :    (X) see below    (  ) see per attached

 

Creation date                 : 15-7-2006

Charger(s)                     : SC

Chargee(s)                    : Bank of Baroda (Hong Kong) Ltd.

Secured amount            : ANS

Charge particulars          : Memorandum  (Deposit: US$0.3M)

 

Creation date                 : 16-8-2005

Charger(s)                     : SC

Chargee(s)                    : Indian Overseas Bank

Secured amount            : ANS

Charge particulars          : Undertaking relating to deposits (Deposit:  US$128,500)

 

Mortgage Index:

 

Year(s) in which mortgage registration(s) are filed: 2002 - 2006

Year(s) in which mortgage satisfaction record(s) are filed: Nil

 

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: OWNERSHIP/MANAGEMENT BACKGROUND 

 

 


Sharma Anilkumar, managing director & co-founder:

 

- In his mid 50's

- Embarked upon his career to present field as an executive trainee in his mid 20's

 

Currently active in SC's day-to-day operations & is responsible for its management.

 

Registered residential address: Flat D, 8/F, Windsor Mansion, 29 - 31 Chatham Road South, Tsimshatsui, Kowloon, HK.

 

Credit history check :     This refers to a check of our database whether the said person has been involved in any of the following records stored by us within the last 6 years:

Civil litigation as defendants        :           None in our database

Bankruptcy/winding-up petitions  :           None in our database

Delinquent payment records        :           None in our database

Debt collection records               :           No overdue amount owed by the said person was placed to us

                                                            for collection

 

Ownership background appraisal:

 

Rating   :3         Obtained scores : 53      (see explanatory notes below)

Keys     :1 :       scores 81-100 : Excellent

            2 :        scores 61-80  : Good

            3 :        scores 46-60  : Average

            4 :        scores 21-45  : Fair

            5 :        scores 01-20  : Poor

The rating indicates the personal financial & operational strength of SC's major principals.  It is calculated from a composite of scores obtained from the following 5 factors which carry equal weight in our analysis:

Personal financial strength, credit history & trade reputation, business experience & track record, market connection and management skill.

 

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: BUSINESS OPERATIONS 

 

 


Business categories :

 

SC is engaged in trading of precious stones.

 

Items available include diamond, outdiamond, sapphire, emerald and ruby.

 

Principal purchases :

Major types of sourcing              : Gemstones

Local--type of suppliers               : Nil

Buying terms                             : Nil

Overseas--supplying countries     : Israel, India, Belgium & South Africa

Buying terms                             : Special agreed terms

 

Principal market :

Local--type of customers            : Wholesalers & dealers

Selling terms                             : Consignment & special agreed terms

Overseas--buying countries         : PR China & SE Asia

Selling terms                             : L/C, D/A & T/T

 

Total number of employees :   4.

 

Location :        Maintaining its office at the heading business address which occupies a gross area of 1,000 square feet at a commercial building in a commercial & shopping district.

 

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: RELATED COMPANIES 

 

 


SC is not known to have any subsidiary at present.

 

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: PAYMENT 

 

 


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 records and our debt collection record concerning SC.

 

Trade payment experience :   Owing to the nature of its business, SC is not an active seeker of local commerical credit since merchandise/materials are imported. Its expenses in the form of accruals and servicing are reportedly met in prompt manner.

 

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 

 


Banking relations are maintained principally with:

 

- Indo HK International Finance Ltd.

- Indian Overseas Bank

- ABN AMRO Bank N.V.

- Bank of Baroda (Hong Kong) Ltd.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS 

 

 


During our report preparation, the principals could not be contacted while the staff members hesitated to release financial information without the principals' consent.

 

As per current co. search, total amount of indebtedness of SC in respect of all mortgages and charges which are required to be registered with Companies Registry as at 16-5-2006 was NA.

 

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: REMARKS 


 

 

SC is considered small-sized in its line locally with acceptable base to meet its normal dealings.  Credit up to moderate amount may be considered.

 

 

-- Asset Tracing --

Upon our current investigation, our database & sources consulted indicate that SC was not involved in any property transaction (both purchase & disposal) in Hong Kong for the last 6 years.

 

 

 


 

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

NR

In view of the lack of information, we have no basis upon which to recommend credit dealings

No Rating

 

 

 

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