MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report Date :

10th November, 2006

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

FEEL GOLF CO. INC.

 

 

Registered Office :

1 Lower Ragsdale Drive Building 3, Suite 700, Monterey, California 93940, United States

 

 

Country :

United States

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

14.02.2000

 

 

Legal Form :

Corporation - Private

 

 

Line of Business :

The Company manufactures and markets golf clubs. It specializes in the production of High Performance Wedges, Drivers, Fairway Woods, Irons, and Putters.

 

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

 

 


 

IDENTIFICATION & EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

 

Company Name : FEEL GOLF CO., INC.

Address                        : 1 LOWER RAGSDALE DRIVE BUILDING 3, SUITE 700

City                              : MONTEREY

State/Province               : CALIFORNIA

Zip Code                       : 93940

Country                         : UNITED STATES

Telephone                     : 831 647-3110

Facsimile                      : 831 647-3116

Legal Form                    : Corporation - Private

Website                        : www.feelwedges.com

Maj. Shareholder            : Mr. R. Lee Miller, Ph.D.

@rating Opinion :

Business Activity           : The Company manufactures and markets golf clubs.  It specializes in the production of High Performance Wedges, Drivers, Fairway Woods, Irons, and Putters.  It targets the sports industry.

Founded (D/M/Y)           :      /  /1986

In KUSD  As of              : 31/12/2005

Sales / Revenue : 1,100

Net Income                    :

Total Equity                   :

Number of Employees    : 6

 

 

NOTE TO CLIENT

 

PERSON CONTACTED:

Mr. Randolph West, Controller.

 

 

LEGAL

 

Legal Form                                : Corporation - Private                     Since (D/M/Y):  14/02/2000

State/Province of Incorporation    :  CALIFORNIA

Status                                       : ACTIVE

Previous Legal Form:

Company is NOT required to publish an annual financial report.

 

Entity Name                  : FEEL GOLF CO., INC.

Entity Type                    : Corporation

Registered Number        :  C2218404

Date Filed                     : 2/14/2000

Status                           : ACTIVE

Jurisdiction                    : California

Registered Address        : 1 LOWER RAGSDALE DR BLDG 3 STE 700 MONTEREY, CA 93940

Registered Agent           :   LEE MILLER 25943 DEER RUN LN SALINAS, CA 93908

 

 

Managers/Key Personnel

 

Mr. R. Lee Miller, Ph.D.                          Chief Executive Officer

Mr. David Worrell                                   Chief Financial Officer

Mr. Andrew Heffner                                 Vice President - Sales

Mr. Randolph West                                Controller

 

 

OWNERS

 

Mr. R. Lee Miller, Ph.D.                         %         Majority

 

 

AFFILIATED ENTITIES

 

There are no affiliated companies or subsidiaries.

 

 

BANKS

 

RABO BANK

301 Main Street

Salinas, CA

Telephone: 831 422-6642

Facsimile: 831 422-2692

Account Number:

Account Manager:

 

The bank listed above is the primary bank of use for the Subject.

A request for account information has been forwarded to the bank. However, a signed authorization could not be obtained from management and account details may not be available as a result.

 

 

PAYMENT HISTORY

 

 BUSINESS   DATE  LAST  PAYMENT CREDIT   BALANCE  CUR 1-  31- 61-

 CATEGORY   REPTD SALE  TERMS      $        $      %  30  60  90  91+ COMMENTS

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

 AIR TRANS  06-09 06-09 0000000 13300    3700     100 0   0   0   0   CUST  6 YR

 FACTOR     06-10 04-04 NET 30  0        0        0   0   0   0   0   CUST  2 YR

 

 FREIGHT    06-09 04-12 VARIED  200      0        0   0   0   0   0

 MISC MANUF 06-09 06-08 VARIED  4500     300      0   100 0   0   0

 OFFC SUPPL 06-09 05-09 CREDIT  800      0        0   0   0   0   0   ACCTCLOSED

 PACKAGING  06-10 00-00 NET 30  200      100      0   100 0   0   0   CUST  4 YR

 UTILITY    06-10 00-00 NET 15  800      400      0   100 0   0   0

 AIR TRANS  05-12 00-00 NET 30  900      0        0   0   0   0   0   CUST  7 YR

 COMMUN SVC 04-03 00-00 NET 30  0        0        0   0   0   0   0

 LEASING    05-01 05-01 NOTE    2700     1900     100 0   0   0   0

 LEASING    06-10 00-00 CONTRCT 7300     500      100 0   0   0   0   CUST  3 YR

 ADMIN      05-05 00-00 CREDIT  0        0        0   0   0   0   0   CUST 37 YR

 CURRENT QUARTER                19800    4500     83  17  0   0   0

 

 Payment Trends

            INDUSTRY     BUSINESS        BALANCE  CUR 1-  31- 61-

 DATE      CUR    DBT       DBT             $      %  30  60  90  91+

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

 20061000  0      5         1            4100     94  6   0   0   0

 20060900  0      5         7            3700     82  11  0   7   0

 20060800  0      6         4            5200     91  4   0   5   0

 20060700  0      6         3            11500    81  17  2   0   0

 20060600  0      5         0            8700     97  3   0   0   0

 20060500  0      5         2            9500     96  0   4   0   0

 

 Payment History - Quarterly Averages

                                         BALANCE  CUR 1-  31- 61-

 QUARTER  YEAR              DBT             $      %  30  60  90  91+

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

 Third    2006              4            4300     89  7   0   4   0

 Second   2006              2            9900     90  8   2   0   0

 First    2006              1            5200     97  1   2   0   0

 Fourth   2005              12           600      72  1   27  0   0

 Third    2005              0            600      97  3   0   0   0

 

 

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

FINANCIAL FIGURES

 

Year-End (D/M/Y):               31/12/2006         31/12/2005         31/12/2005

      Projected         Consolidated

Sales / Revenues                    1,100                   1,100              -

 

The Subject reports annual sales for the fiscal year 2005 in the US $1.1 million range. It projects that annual sales for the fiscal year 2006 will close in the same range. The Company is operating at a loss.

 

 

HISTORY

 

The Subject was established in 1986 by Mr. R. Lee Miller. It was legally incorporated as a Michigan Corporation in 1990 and quickly developed a worldwide reputation for crafting golf wedges.  In 1996, R. Lee Miller retired and the business ceased operations.  However, due to players' demands, the Company was re-launched in 2000 as a California Corporation.

 

 

CURRENT OPERATIONS

 

NAICS Code      : 33992     Sporting and Athletic Goods Manufacturing

SIC Code          : 3949

 

Number of Employees:               6

 

 

Business Activity

 

The Company manufactures and markets golf clubs.  It specializes in the production of High Performance Wedges, Drivers, Fairway Woods, Irons, and Putters.  It targets the sports industry. The manufacturing of the products is done through overseas third party manufacturers.

 

The heading address is the Company headquarters and sole location and serves as an administrative office, warehouse, assembly facility, and distribution center. The property is a 4,800 square foot facility that is rented by the Company.

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ADDTIONAL CONTACT NUMBERS

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877 934-7387

 

 

PUBLIC RECORD

 

A search of public revealed the following:

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Name Searched : FEEL GOLF CO

Debtors                         : FEEL GOLF CO., INC. [BUSINESS]

  1 LOWER RAGSDALE DR. BLDG.3, SUITE 700

 

 MONTEREY, CA 93940

Filing Date                     : 03/25/2004

Filing Number                : 0409660623

Secured Party               : PACIFICA CAPITAL [BUSINESS]

  8105 IRVINE CENTER DRIVE SUITE 500 IRVINE, CA 92618

  GE CAPITAL [BUSINESS]

  3000 LAKESIDE DR., STE. 200N BANNOCKBURN, IL 60015

Status                           : UNLAPSED

Type                             : FINANCING STATEMENT

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Name Searched : FEEL GOLF CO

Debtors                         : FEEL GOLF CO., INC. [BUSINESS]

  ONE LOWER RAGSDALE BLDG. 3 STE. 700

  MONTEREY, CA 93940

Filing Date                     : 05/17/2004

Filing Number                : 0414660529

Secured Party               : THE OLGUIN COMPANY [BUSINESS]

  662 NINTH AVE., STE. 100 SAN DIEGO, CA 92101

Status                           : UNLAPSED

Type                             : JUDGMENT LIEN

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Name Searched : FEEL GOLF CO

Debtors                         : FEEL GOLF CO., INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION [BUSINESS]

  1 LOWER RAGSDALE, BLDG. 3, STE. 700

  MONTEREY, CA 93940

Filing Date                     : 05/08/2006

Filing Number                : 067069263362

Secured Party               : MILLER, R. LEE [PERSONAL]

               25943 DEER RUN LANE

  SALINAS, CA 93908

Status                           : UNLAPSED

Type                             : FINANCING STATEMENT

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No additional filings, or any bankruptcy petitions, or tax liens were found against the firm at this time.

 

 

GENERAL COMMENTS

 

Feel Golf Co., Inc., incorporated in 2000 in the state of California, engages in the assembly and distribution of golf equipment.  A payment record appears in great condition.  A search of public records failed to reveal any negative information against the Company.   The Company is considered well-established and appears responsible for normal business transactions.


 

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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