MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report Date :

20th November, 2006

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

MYER JEWELRY MFR. LTD.

 

 

Registered Office :

Flat C, G/F, Kaiser Estate I, 41 Man Yue St., Hunghom, Kowloon, Hong Kong.

 

 

Country :

Hong Kong

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

24.04.1998

 

 

Com. Reg. No.:

642879

 

 

Legal Form :

Private Limited Company

 

 

Line of Business :

Engaged in manufacturing & supply of fine jewellery.

 

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

 

Maximum Credit Limit :

 

 

 

Status :

Good

 

 

Payment Behaviour :

Regular

 

 

Litigation :

Clear

 

 


Company name & address

 

MYER JEWELRY MFR. LTD.

FLAT C, G/F, KAISER ESTATE I,

41 MAN YUE ST., HUNGHOM, KOWLOON, HONG KONG.

TEL      : 852 27730773               

FAX      : 852 27731773

 

 

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

 

INCORPORATION DATE            : 24-4-1998

REGISTRATION NO.                  : 642879

REGISTERED LEGAL FORM     : PRIVATE LIMITED CO.

CHIEF EXECUTIVE                    : SIN NGA YAN BENEDICT  (DIRECTOR & GENERAL MANAGER)

STAFF STRENGTH                    : 100 (SHARING WITH ITS AFFILIATES).

AUTHORIZED CAPITAL            : HKD 10,000 = 10,000 SHARES @ HKD1.-

PAID-UP CAPITAL                     : HKD 2.-

BUSINESS LINE                        : MANUFACTURE & SUPPLY OF FINE JEWELLERY

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

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

PAYMENT                                : AVERAGE

RECOMM. CREDIT RANGE       : MODERATE TO FAIRLY LARGE AMOUNT

MARKET CONDITION                : COMPETITIVE

FINANCIAL CONDITION             : STABLE

OPERATIONAL TREND  : FAIRLY STEADY

GENERAL REPUTATION           : AVERAGE

EXCHANGE RATE                     : HKD 7.78754 = USD1 AS OF 2006-11-20

 

Adopted abbreviations:

ANS - amount not stated           

NS - not stated 

SC - subject company (the company inquired by you)

NA - not available          

M - million        

HKD – Hong Kong Dollars

 

Rounded Rectangle: HISTORY 

 

 

 


The correct name of SC is the heading one instead of the one given by you.

 

SC is a private limited company registered under incorporation file no. 642879 on 24-4-1998.

 

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

 

Shareholders (as at 24-4-2006)                                                    Number of shares held

Myer Nominees Ltd.                                                                                   1

Premium Gold International Ltd.                                                                   1

                                                                                                                        ---

                                                                                                                2

                                                                                                                        ==

 

Directors (as at 15-6-2006)

Sin Lau Po Lan Violet / A191153(0)

Sin Nga Yan Benedict / D385563(6)

Sin Wai Kin David / A191152(2)

 

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

Tang Chiu Ming Frank                                                                     15-6-2006

 

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) :    None filed within the last 2 years as per our current search.

 

Mortgage Index:

 

Year(s) in which mortgage registration(s) are filed: 1999

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

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: OWNERSHIP/MANAGEMENT BACKGROUND 

 

 


Sin Nga Yan Benedict, director & general manager:

 

- In his late 50's & married

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

- Also currently director of the following cos.:

~ Modern Apex Arts Ltd.

~ Myer Jewelry Manufacturer Ltd.

~ Luster Lapidary International Ltd.

~ Luster Lapidary Ltd.

~ Donovans Ltd.

~ Gordon Veni Jewelry Mfr. Ltd.

~ 4M Goldmec Jewelry Ltd.

 

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

 

Registered residential address: Same as heading business address.

 

Current land search indicates that the said director owns the following property:

 

- Address:  Unit K, 55/F, Manhattan Heights, 28 Kennedy Town New Praya, Kennedy Town, Hong Kong.

 

Property ownership: Current land search indicates the said premises ownership as follows:

- Owner(s) : Sin Nga Yan Benedict

- Date of purchase & consideration : 7-4-2000 / HKD5,316,000

- Date of mortgage & secured amount : 7-4-2000 / ANS

- Mortgagee : Bank of America (HK) Ltd. (discharged on 3-12-2003)

 

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

 

 

Sin Wai Kin David, director:

 

- In his 60's

- Embarked upon his career to present field as a salesman in his 20's

- Also currently director of the following cos.:

~ Luster Lapidary International Ltd.

~ Myer Jewelry Manufacturer Ltd.

~ Donovans Ltd.

 

Registered residential address: Same as heading business address.

 

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  : 2              Obtained scores : 68             (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 manufacturing & supply of fine jewellery.

 

Items available include earrings, bracelets, brooches, necklaces, gemstones, jade, jewellery watches, precious & semi-precious stones and diamond, pearl & platinum jewellery.

 

Production is assigned to its affiliated factory/joint venture factory , Shenzhen Yi Yang Jewellery Industrial Co. Ltd., located at Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, PR China (reportedly employing 1,500 workers there & occupying a gross area of 20,000 sq. meters).

 

Principal purchases :

Major types of sourcing             : Merchandise, raw materials & accessories

Local--type of suppliers             : Importers & distributors

Buying terms                           : COD & credit of 30 to 60 days

Overseas--supplying countries   : India, Israel, Belgium, S. Africa & other SE Asian countries

Buying terms                           : L/C, T/T & open account of 30 to 60 days

 

Principal market :

Local--type of customers      : Wholesalers & retailers

Selling terms                       : Credit of 30 to 60 days & local L/C

Overseas--buying countries   : Japan, Australia, SE Asia, USA, Europe, Middle East & South America

Selling terms                       : L/C & T/T

 

Total number of employees :   100  (sharing with its affiliates).

 

Location :  Maintaining its office & showroom at the heading business address which occupies a gross area of 3,000 square feet at a commercial & industrial building in a commercial, residential & industrial district.

 

Condition inside the premises during our visit :   Normal.

 

Office/factory layout :     Standard.

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: RELATED COMPANIES 

 

 


Jointly occupying the premises with the below mentioned affiliates.

 

Affiliate(s):

Company name    : Myer Jewelry Manufacturer Ltd. (see "Remarks")

Year established  : 1977

Business nature   : Manufacture & wholesale of jewelry

Address               : Same as heading business address

Turnover               : NA

Civil litigation & winding-up petition records: None in our database

 

Affiliate(s):

Company name    : 4M Goldmec Jewelry Ltd. (see "Remarks")

Year established  : 1987

Business nature   : Supply of fine jewellery

Address               : Same as heading business address

Turnover               : NA

Civil litigation & winding-up petition records: None in our database

 

Affiliate(s):

Company name    : Gordon Veni Jewelry Mfr. Ltd. (see "Remarks")

Year established  : 1987

Business nature   : Manufacture of fine jewellery

Address               : Same as heading business address

Turnover               : NA

Civil litigation & winding-up petition records: None in our database

 

Affiliate(s):

Company name    : Luster Lapidary International Ltd.  (see "Remarks")

Year established  : 1974

Business nature   : Manufacture of semi-precious stone products

Address               : Same as heading business address

Turnover               : NA

Civil litigation & winding-up petition records: None in our database

 

Ohter affiliates:

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

- Bon & Pro Investment Ltd.

- Myer Watch Ltd.

- Diamond Packaging Ltd.

- Donovans Ltd.

- Luster Lapidary Ltd.

- Modern Apex Arts Ltd.

 

 

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 : 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 

 


Banking relations are maintained principally with: Bank of America (Asia) Ltd.


 

 

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTSUpon a current contact, SC's principal(s) declined forwarding any financial information on the ground that SC is a private venture whose data is not required for public inspection.

 

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 24-4-2006 was nil.

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: REMARKS 

 

 

 


From all indications, SC is believed to have made a steady and successful trend of development.  Credit in the range of moderate to fairly large amount can 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.

 

 

 

Partial registration information regarding Myer Jewelry Manufacturer Ltd. is as follows:

 

Date of incorporation: 28-10-1977

Authorized capital: HKD6M divided into * shares @ HKD100.-

Paid-up capital: HKD5,150,200

 

Shareholders (as at 28-10-2005)                                                  Number of shares held

Ordinary

Myer Industries Int'l Ltd.                                                                        1,002

Non-voting

50% deferred

Myer Industries Int'l Ltd.                                                                      50,499

Mart International Co. Ltd.                                                                           1

 

Directors (as at 15-6-2006)

Sin Wai Kin David

Sin Nga Yan Benedict

Sin Lau Po Lan Violet

 

* 9,500 ordinary shares + 50,500 non-voting 50% deferred shares

 

 

 

Partial registration information regarding 4M Goldmec Jewelry Ltd. is as follows:

 

Date of incorporation: 6-3-1987

Authorized capital: HKD10,000 divided into 10,000 shares @ HKD1.-

Paid-up capital: HKD10,000

 

Shareholders (as at 6-3-2006)                                                     Number of shares held

4M Gold Jewelry Co. Ltd.                                                                      9,999

Myer Nominees Ltd.                                                                                   1

 

Directors (as at 15-6-2006)

Sin Nga Yan Benedict

Sin Wai Cheuk Johnson

 

 

 

Partial registration information regarding Gordon Veni Jewelry Mfr. Ltd. is as follows:

 

Date of incorporation: 11-8-1987

Authorized capital: HKD1M divided into 10,000 shares @ HKD100.-

Paid-up capital: HKD1M

 

Shareholders (as at 11-8-2005)                                                    Number of shares held

Myer Global Holdings Ltd.                                                                     9,999

Myer Nominees Ltd.                                                                                   1

 

Directors (as at 18-1-2006)

Sin Nga Yan Benedict

Sin Wai Cheuk Johnson

Tang Chiu Ming Frank

 

 

 

Partial registration information regarding Luster Lapidary International Ltd. is as follows:

 

Date of incorporation: 23-8-1974

Authorized capital: HKD3M divided into 300,000 shares @ HKD10.-

Paid-up capital: HKD3M

 

Shareholders (as at 23-8-2005)                                                    Number of shares held

Myer Global Holdings Ltd.                                                                 299,999

Myer Nominees Ltd.                                                                                   1

 

Directors (as at 23-8-2005)

 

Sin Lau Po Lan Violet

Sin Nga Yan Benedict

Sin Wai Cheuk Johnson

Sin Wai Kin David

Tang Chiu King Frank

 


 

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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