MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report Date :

17.11.2006

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

CHANGSHU HUAMEI CHEMICAL INDUSTRY CO., LTD.

 

 

Registered Office :

South Of Mocheng Town, Changshu City Jiangsu Province 215556 Pr

 

 

Country :

China

 

 

Financials (as on) :

31.12.2005

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

11.05.1999

 

 

Com. Reg. No.:

008325

 

 

Legal Form :

Chinese-Foreign Equity Joint Venture Enterprise

 

 

Line of Business :

Manufacturing glyphosate.

 

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

 

Maximum Credit Limit :

Up To USD 20,000

 

 

Status :

Moderate

 

 

Payment Behaviour :

Usually correct

 

 

Litigation :

Clear

 

 


name

 

CHANGSHU HUAMEI CHEMICAL INDUSTRY CO., LTD.

 

 

address

 

SOUTH OF MOCHENG TOWN, CHANGSHU CITY JIANGSU PROVINCE 215556 PR CHINA

TEL: 86 (0) 512-52458356          

FAX: 86 (0) 512-52491508

 

 

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

 

INCORPORATION DATE            : MAY 11, 1999

REGISTRATION NO.                  : 008325

REGISTERED LEGAL FORM     : Chinese-foreign equity joint venture enterprise

CHIEF EXECUTIVE                    : MR. XU JUNLIANG  (CHAIRMAN)

STAFF STRENGTH                    : 80

REGISTERED CAPITAL : usd 500,000

BUSINESS LINE                        : manufacturing

TURNOVER                              : CNY 24,865,000 (AS OF DEC. 31, 2005)

EQUITIES                                 : CNY 11,374,000 (AS OF DEC. 31, 2005)

PAYMENT                                : AVERAGE

RECOMM. CREDIT RANGE       : UP TO USD 20,000 (PERIODICAL REVIEW)

MARKET CONDITION                : COMPETITIVE

FINANCIAL CONDITION             : fair

OPERATIONAL TREND  : FAIRLY STEADY

GENERAL REPUTATION           : AVERAGE

EXCHANGE RATE                     : CNY7.87 = US$1 AS OF 2006-11-17

 

Adopted abbreviations:

ANS - amount not stated

NS - not stated 

SC - subject company (the company inquired by you)

NA - not available          

CNY - China Yuan Ren Min Bi

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: HISTORY 

 

 


SC was registered as a Chinese-foreign equity joint venture enterprise at local Administration for Industry & Commerce (AIC-The official body of issuing and renewing business license) on May 11, 1999.

 

Company Status: Chinese-foreign equity joint venture enterprise

This form of business in PR China is defined as a legal person. It is a limited co. jointly invested by one or more foreign companies and one or more PR China controlled companies within the territories of PR China according to a certain proportion of capital investment. The investing parties exercise business management, share profits and bear all risks and liabilities of the co. together. The equity joint venture law requires that foreign party contribute not less than 25% of the registered capital, with no maximum. The joint venture usually have a limited duration of 10 to 50 years. Enterprise with large investment, long construction periods, low investment returns, introducing of advanced technology & advanced technology products which have good competition position in international market may extend beyond the 50 years limit.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SC’s registered business scope includes manufacturing chemicals, such as glyphosate, and selling self-made products.

 

SC is mainly engaged in manufacturing glyphosate.

 

Mr. Xu Junliang has been chairman of SC since 1999.

 

SC owns about 80 staff at present.

 

SC is currently operating at the above stated address, and this address houses its operating office and factory in the industrial zone of Changshu. Our checks reveal that SC rents the total premise about 3,000 square meters.

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: WEB SITE 

 

 


SC is not known to host website of its own at present.

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: KEY EVENTS/RECENT DEVELOPMENT 

 

 


Until December 31, 2005, SC’s paid-up capital was CNY 4,150,000, and SC’s registered total investment was USD 700,000.

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: OWNERSHIP/MANAGEMENT BACKGROUND 

 

 


MAIN SHAREHOLDERS:

 
Name                                                                                                   % of Shareholding

 

Changshu Pesticide Factory                                                                         60

Hongying Chemical Corporation (America)                                                  40

 

 

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: MANAGEMENT 

 

 


l         Chairman and General Manager

 

Mr. Xu Junliang, ID : 320520450707211, 61 years old with university education. He is currently responsible for the overall management of SC.

 

Working Experience(s):

 

From 1999 to present                                       Working in SC as chairman and general manager.

 

l         Assistant Manager:

 

Mr. Yu Yingxue, in his 40’s with university education. He is currently responsible for the daily management of SC.

 

Working Experience(s):

 

From 1999 to present                                       Working in SC as assistant manager.

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: BUSINESS OPERATIONS
 BACKGROUND
 

 

 


SC is mainly engaged in manufacturing glyphosate.

 

SC’s products mainly include :  glyphosate, etc.

 

SC produces about 550 tons of glyphosate annually.

 

SC sources its materials 100% from domestic market, mainly Jiangsu province; SC sells 5% of its products in domestic market, mainly Guangdong and Jiangsu province, and 95% to overseas market, mainly America, Singapore, and Malaysia.

 

The buying terms of SC include T/T and Credit of 30-60 days. The payment terms of SC include T/T, L/C and Credit of 30-60 days.

 

*Major Supplier:

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Nantong Dongchang Chemical Co., Ltd.

 

*Major Customer:

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Shh

henzhen Nong-Li-Feng Industrial Development Co., Ltd.

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: RELATED COMPANIES

 BACKGROUND
 

 

 


SC is not known to have any subsidiary at present.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: PAYMENT

 BACKGROUND
 

 

 


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 and our debt collection record concerning SC.

 

Trade payment experience :   SC did not provide any name of trade/service suppliers and we have no other sources to conduct the enquiry at present.

 

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

 BACKGROUND
 

 

 


Agricultural Bank Mocheng Branch

 

AC# : 520801040004089

 

Relationship: Normal.

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

 BACKGROUND
 

 

 


Balance Sheet (as of Dec. 31, 2005)

Unit: CNY’000

Cash & bank

12,855

Inventory

8,505

Accounts receivable

17,073

Other Accounts receivable

19,741

Accounts payable in advance

0

To be apportioned expense

307

Other current assets

4,733

 

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Current assets

63,214

Fixed assets

983

Fixed assets net value

391

Projects under construction

592

Long term investment

0

Other assets

1

 

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Total assets

64,198

 

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Short loans

0

Accounts payable

1,321

Salaries payable

0

Welfares payable

2,227

Taxes payable

-3,677

Other Accounts payable

38,114

Withdraw the expenses in advance

0

Other current liabilities

14,839

 

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Current liabilities

52,824

Long term liabilities

0

Other liabilities

0

 

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Total liabilities

52,824

Equities

                                                           11,374

 

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Total liabilities & equities

64,198

 

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Income Statement (as of Dec. 31, 2005)

 

Unit: CNY’000

Turnover

24,865

Cost of goods sold

24,758

     Sales expense

7

     Management expense

309

     Finance expense

-134

Non-operating expense

43

Profit before tax

-118

Less: profit tax

0

Profits

-118

 

Important Ratios (as of Dec. 31, 2005)

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*Current ratio                                                     1.20          

*Quick ratio                                                       1.04          

*Liabilities to assets                                           0.82          

*Net profit margin (%)                                         -0.47         

*Return on total assets (%)                                 -0.18         

*Inventory /Turnover ×365                                    125 days

*Accounts receivable/Turnover ×365                     251 days

*Turnover/Total assets                                        0.39

* Cost of goods sold/Turnover                              1.00

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: FINANCIAL COMMENTS

 BACKGROUND
 

 

 


PROFITABILITY: FAIR

l         The turnover of SC appears fair in its line.

l         SC’s net profit margin is fair.

l         SC’s return on total assets is fair.

l         SC’s cost of goods sold is HIGH, comparing with its turnover.

 

LIQUIDITY: FAIR

l         The current ratio of SC is maintained in a normal level.

l         SC’s quick ratio is maintained in a normal level.

l         The inventory of SC appears LARGE.

l         The accounts receivable of SC appears TOO LARGE.

l         SC has no short-term loan in 2005.

l         SC’s turnover is in a fair level, comparing with the size of its total assets.

 

 

LEVERAGE: FAIR

l         The debt ratio of SC is fairly high.

l         The risk for SC to go bankrupt is above average.

 

Overall financial condition of the SC: Fair.

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: REMARKS

 BACKGROUND
 

 

 


SC is considered small-sized in its line with fair financial conditions. The large amount of accounts receivable could be a threat to SC’s financial condition. A credit line up to USD 20,000 would appear to be within SC’s capacities upon a periodical review basis.

 

 

 

 

 


 

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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