MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report Date :

9th November, 2006

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

COPPERTONE TRADING CC

 

 

Registered Office :

3rd Floor, Kevro House, Hulbert Street, New Centre, Johannesburg, Gauteng

 

 

Country :

South Africa

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

03.11.2005

 

 

Com. Reg. No.:

2005/159522/23

 

 

Line of Business :

Import of clothing for the associate company which in turn distributes to the clothing industry.

 

RATING & COMMENTS

 

MIRA’s Rating :

B

 

RATING

STATUS

PROPOSED CREDIT LINE

26-40

B

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

Small

 

Status :

New Company

 

 

Payment Behaviour :

Usually Correct

 

 

Litigation :

Clear

 

 


 

COMPANY NAME

 

COPPERTONE TRADING CC

 

 

PHYSICAL ADDRESS    

 

3rd Floor

Kevro House

Hulbert Street

NEW CENTRE

Johannesburg

Gauteng

 

 

POSTAL ADDRESS        

 

P O Box 29098

SANDRINGHAM

2131

 

 

TELEPHONE NUMBER   

 

(011) 493-6621

 

 

FAX NUMBER     

 

(011) 493-4295

 

 

CELLULAR NUMBER     

 

082 417 5675

 

 

MEMBERS

 

50%      K BERKOWITZ              Identity number:  6609045227008

50%      R A HODES                  Identity number:  6001315063083

 

 

ASSOCIATE COMPANIES         

 

The members are reported to be involved in other companies, the names of which were not forthcoming.

 

 

BANKERS

 

ABSA BANK, Kempton Park.  It was stated that the subject does not require overdraft facilities as credit balances are maintained.

 

 

DATE REGISTERED

 

3 November 2005

Registration Certificate Number 2005/159522/23

 

 

MAJOR OPERATION

 

Import of clothing for the associate company which in turn distributes to the clothing industry.

 

 

MAJOR SUPPLIERS

 

The subject is reported to import all of its supplies through KUEHNE & NAGEL.

 

 

MAJOR CUSTOMERS OR BUSINESS SECTORS

 

Clothing industry

 

 

AREA OF DISTRIBUTION AND SELLING   

 

South Africa

 

 

EXPORTS

 

None

 

 

TOTAL EMPLOYEES

 

4

 


 

OTHER PREMISES

 

None

 

 

OWNED OR LEASED

 

Leased

 

 

MEMBERS CONTRIBUTION

 

R100

 

Full financial information was not forthcoming from respondents at the company and outside authorities were unable to assist in this respect.

 

 

AUDITORS    

 

LIPSCHITZ ASSIN AND PARTNERS

 

 

FINANCIAL YEAR END  

 

FEBRUARY

 

 

INSURANCE BROKERS 

 

FERGUSON & ASSOCIATES

 

 

TRADE REFERENCES

 

                         ACCOUNT   HIGHEST    AVERAGE    TERMS   PAYMENT      EXPERIENCE

                         OPENED     CREDIT       CREDIT                      PATTERN

 

1.                      3 months     R534 000     declined       30 days   30 days          Very good

 

 

COMMENTS

 

This is a new business which imports all of its supplies.  We have not traced dealings to an extent of US$1 000 000 and would prefer to see such dealings on a letter of credit basis in view of the lack of financial information.

           

 

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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