MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report Date :

22.11.2006

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

QILU ANTIBIOTICS PHARMACEUTICAL CO., LTD.

 

 

Registered Office :

No. 849 Dongjia Town, Licheng District, Jinan, Shandong Province, 250105 Pr

 

 

Country :

China

 

 

Financials (as on) :

31.12.2005

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

29.05.1995

 

 

Com. Reg. No.:

003642

 

 

Legal Form :

Chinese-Foreign Equity Joint Venture Enterprise

 

 

Line of Business :

Engaged in manufacturing and selling Cefazolin Sodium.

 

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 :

Up To usd 500,000

 

 

Status :

Good

 

 

Payment Behaviour :

Regular

 

 

Litigation :

Cler

 


name

 

QILU ANTIBIOTICS PHARMACEUTICAL CO., LTD.

 

 

address

 

NO. 849 DONGJIA TOWN, LICHENG DISTRICT, JINAN,

SHANDONG PROVINCE, 250105 PR CHINA

TEL: 86 (0) 531-83128680

FAX: 86 (0) 531-83128687

 

 

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

 

INCORPORATION DATE            : MAY 29, 1995

REGISTRATION NO.                  : 003642

REGISTERED LEGAL FORM     : CHINESE-FOREIGN EQUITY JOINT VENTURE ENTERPRISE

CHIEF EXECUTIVE                    : MR. MA TONGXI (CHAIRMAN)

STAFF STRENGTH                    : 620

REGISTERED CAPITAL : USD 12,500,000

BUSINESS LINE                        : manufacturing

TURNOVER                              : CNY 547,997,000 (AS OF DEC. 31, 2005)

EQUITIES                                 : CNY 124,747,000 (AS OF DEC. 31, 2005)

PAYMENT                                : AVERAGE

RECOMM. CREDIT RANGE       : UP TO usd 500,000

MARKET CONDITION                : COMPETITIVE

FINANCIAL CONDITION             : stable

OPERATIONAL TREND  : STEADY

GENERAL REPUTATION           : AVERAGE

EXCHANGE RATE                     : CNY 7.87 = US$1 AS OF 2006-11-22

 

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 29, 1995.

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 and selling Cefazolin Sodium and Penicillin; researching and developing Penicillin.

 

SC is mainly engaged in manufacturing and selling Cefazolin Sodium.

 

Mr. Ma Tongxi has been chairman of SC since 1995.

 

SC owns 620 staff.

 

SC is currently operating at the above stated address, and this address houses its operating office and factory in the industrial zone of Jinan. Our checks reveal that SC owns the total premise about 25,000 square meters.

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: WEB SITE 

 

 


http://www.qilu-antibioticos.com. The design is professional and the content is well organized. At present it is in both Chinese and English versions.

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: KEY EVENTS/RECENT DEVELOPMENT 

 

 


In January 2006, SC was awarded “Advanced Enterprise in Foreign Trade in the Year 2005” by Jinan Foreign Trade & Economy Bureau.

 

In January 2005, SC was awarded “Advanced Enterprise in Industry In-put in the Year 2004” by Jinan Economy Committee.

 

In January 2004, SC was awarded “Big Contribution Enterprise in Revenue in the Year 2003” by District Licheng Government of Jinan.

 

In January 2004, SC was awarded “Advanced Enterprise in Foreign Trade of Industry System”

 

In January 2004, SC was appraised as “Advanced Enterprise of Safe Production”

 

In March 2003, SC was awarded “Advanced Enterprise in Foreign Trade of Industry System” by Jinan Foreign Trade & Economy Committee.

 

In July 2002, SC was awarded “Youth Civilization Group” by Shandong Labor Committee.

 

In March 2002, SC was awarded “Advanced Enterprise in Utilizing Foreign Capital” by Jinan city government.

 

In June 2002, SC was awarded “The Best Foreign Investigation Enterprise of Jinan City” by Jinan city government.

 

In March 2002, SC was awarded “AA Class Enterprise by Custom of Republic of China” by the Custom.

 

In 2002, SC was awarded “Double-Excellent Enterprise in the Year 2001” by the Foreign Business Committee.

 

In 2001, SC was awarded “One of The Best Foreign Investigation Enterprise” by Jinan city government.

 

In 2000, SC was awarded “The Visualizing Foreign Enterprise of Jinan” by Jinan city government.

 

      

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: OWNERSHIP/MANAGEMENT BACKGROUND 

 

 


MAIN SHAREHOLDERS:

 
Name                                                               % of Shareholding

 

Qilu Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.                                         49

 

Italy Antibiotics Group Hong Kong Co., Ltd.                      51

 

Qilu Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

 

It focus on developing, manufacturing and marketing generic drugs in therapeutic area of Oncology, Cerebrovascular & Cardiovascular, Infections, Psychological and Neurological system, Respiratory system, Ophthalmological Diseases etc., as well as active pharmaceutical ingredients.

 

Address: Xinluo Road (East), Central High Tech Zone, Jinan, Shandong

Tel: 86-531-83127702/03/04/05/06/07/08/09 

Fax: 86-531-83127700 

E-mail: export@qilu-pharma.com

Web: http://www.qilu-pharma.com

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: MANAGEMENT 

 

 


l         Chairman:

 

Mr. Ma Tongxi, in his 60’s with university education. He is currently responsible for the overall management of SC.

 

Working Experience(s):

 

From 1995 to present                 Working in SC as chairman.

 

l         General Manager:

 

Ms. Li Yan, in her 40’s with university education. She is currently responsible for the daily management of SC.

 

Working Experience(s):

 

From 2005 to present                Working in SC as general manager.

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: BUSINESS OPERATIONS
 BACKGROUND
 

 

 


SC is mainly engaged in manufacturing and selling Cefazolin Sodium.

 

SC’s products mainly include: 

 

Ceftazidime Sterile (Sodium Carbonate)

Ceftazidime Sterile (L- Arginine)

Ceftazidime Pentahydrate Sterile

Cefoperazone Sodium +Sulbactam Sodium (1:1/2:1)

Cefoperazone Sodium Sterile (Crystallized/Lyophilized)

Ceftriaxone Sodium Sterile

Cefazolin Sodium Sterile

Cefotaxime Sodium Sterile

Cefuroxime Sodium Sterile

Cefprozil

Cefixime

Cefpiramide

Cefpiramide Sodium Sterile

Cefonicid Sodium Sterile

Cefminox Sodium Sterile

Sterile Cefepime Hydrochloride (L - Arginine)

Cephalothin Sodium Sterile

Cefamandole Nafate Sterile

Cefteram Pivoxil

 

 

SC is one of the largest bulk Cephalosporin production bases in China. It is the forthgoer among other competitors to have undergone GMP (Good Manufacture Practice) approved by the China State Drug Administration (SDA).

 

SC sources its materials 80% from domestic market, and 20% from the overseas market, mainly from Europe. SC sells 90% of its products in domestic market, and 10% to the overseas market, mainly to Europe.

 

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

 

 

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 refused to release any information of its suppliers and the trade reference was not available.

 

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
 

 

 


Agriculture Bank of China North Gongye Road Sub-Branch

 

AC# : 32515116601040001394

 

Relationship: Normal.

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

 BACKGROUND
 

 

 


Financial Summary

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Unit: CNY’000

 

As of Dec. 31, 2004

As of Dec. 31, 2005

Accounts receivable

117,480

76,137

Current assets

247,066

239,377

Fixed assets

206,558

199,501

Total assets

459,139

455,920

 

 

 

Current liabilities

326,367

331,173

Total liabilities

326,367

331,173

Equities

132,772

124,747

Total liabilities & equities

459,139

455,920

 

Income Statement

Unit: CNY’000

 

As of Dec. 31, 2004

As of Dec. 31, 2005

Turnover

398,952

547,997

Cost of goods sold

370,780

515,406

     Sales expense

3,713

4,280

     Management expense

14,761

9,216

     Finance expense

5,817

4,843

Profit before tax

10,143

19,091

 

Important Ratios

 

 

As of Dec. 31, 2004

As of Dec. 31, 2005

*Current ratio

0.76

0.72

*Quick ratio

/

/

*Liabilities to assets

0.71

0.73

*Net profit margin (%)

/

/

*Return on total assets (%)

/

/

*Fixed assets/Total assets

0.47

0.44

*Inventory /Turnover ×365

/

/

*Accounts receivable/Turnover ×365

107days

51days

*Turnover/Total assets

0.87

1.20

* Cost of goods sold/Turnover

0.93

0.94

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: FINANCIAL COMMENTS

 BACKGROUND
 

 

 


PROFITABILITY: FAIRLY GOOD

l         The turnover of SC appears fairly good in its line.

l         SC’s net profit before tax appears fairly good.

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

 

LIQUIDITY: AVERAGE

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

l         The accounts receivable of SC appears average in 2005.

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

 

LEVERAGE: AVERAGE

l         The debt ratio of SC is normal.

l         The risk for SC to go bankrupt is average.

 

Overall financial condition of the SC: Stable.

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: REMARKS

 BACKGROUND
 

 

 


SC is considered medium-sized in its line with stable financial conditions. A credit line up to USD 500,000 would appear to be within SC’s capacities.


 

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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