MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report Date :

04.04.2007

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

COLUMBO TRADING CO LTD 

 

 

Registered Office :

1FL, 24, Lane 171, Chung Hsin Rd Section 1, Wuku Hsiang Taipei Hsien 248

 

 

Country :

Taiwan

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

JULY 25, 2000

 

 

Com. Reg. No.:

700608325

 

 

Legal Form :

Private

 

 

Line of Business :

Import and trade of a wide range of home textiles and other related products. 

 

 

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 25,000

 

 

Status :

Fair

 

 

Payment Behaviour :

Usually correct

 

 

Litigation :

Clear

 

 


name & address

 

COLUMBO TRADING CO LTD 

1FL, 24, LANE 171, CHUNG HSIN RD SECTION 1

WUKU HSIANG TAIPEI HSIEN 248, TAIWAN

TEL      : 886-2-29876350

FAX      : 886-2-29876374

 

 

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

 

INCORPORATION DATE            : JULY 25, 2000

REGISTRATION NO.                  : 700608325

LEGAL FORM                           : PRIVATE

CHIEF EXECUTIVE                    : MS. SU-CHIU CHEN (CHAIRMAN)

STAFF STRENGTH                    : 5

CAPITAL                                   : US$ 90,334

BUSINESS LINE                        : IMPORTER

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

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

PAYMENT                                : FAIR

RECOMM. CREDIT RANGE       : UP TO USD 25,000.

MARKET CONDITION                : COMPETITIVE

FINANCIAL CONDITION             : STABLE

OPERATIONAL TREND  : STEADY

GENERAL REPUTATION           : AVERAGE

EXCHANGE RATE                     : TWD 33.12480 = US$1 AS OF 2007-4-4

 

Adopted abbreviations:

ANS - amount not stated           

NS - not stated 

SC - subject company (the company inquired by you)

NA - not available          

M - million        

TWD –Taiwan New Dollars

 

 

 

 

 


Rounded Rectangle: HISTORY 

 

 

 


*Company Registration*

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License number   : 700608325

Date issued         : 25 July, 2000

Issuing authority  : Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) 

 

*Capital Details*

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Paid-up capital : NTD 3,000,000.00 divided into 3,000,000 shares at NTD 1.00/-each

 

*Office & Facilities*

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Size                    : 94.65 square ft (approx.)

Property status   : Rented

Type of building  : Commercial and industrial building

 

Previous Contact Details

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Address   : 4Fl, 626 Jen Ai St 241 Sanchung City Taipei Hsien

Tel no.     : 2-22878472

Fax no.    : 2-27915073 

 

*Reputation*

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Reference checking for the purpose of establishing the firm's reputation within the respective industry failed to reveal any negative information.

 

Rounded Rectangle: WEB SITE 

 

 

 


E-mail: columbo8888@yahoo.com.tw

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: LITIGATION 

 

 


For the past two years there is no record of litigation.

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: OWNERSHIP/MANAGEMENT BACKGROUND 

 

 


*Major Shareholders*

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Total number of shares            : 3,000,000

 

Shareholders' Name                         No. of Shares       Amount of Shares (CYP)        % of Shares

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

Ms. Su-chiu Chen                                1,200,000                        1,200,000                         40

Undisclosed Shareholders                 1,800,000                         1,800,000                          60 

 

 

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: MANAGEMENT 

 

 


Management: Mr. Tsung-yuan Yang, Manager

 

Name                            Nationality         Job Description

Mr. Tsung-yuan Yang     Taiwanese         Manager Sales

 

*Key Personnel*

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Ms. Su-chiu Chen

Founder                    : Co-founder

Resident status        : Taiwan

Years of experience : More than 5 years industry experience

Responsibilities       : Handles the daily operation of the firm including all financial and legal matters.

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: BUSINESS OPERATIONS 

 

 


*Main Products & Services*

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Specializes in the import and trade of a wide range of home textiles and other related products. 

 

Products: Cotton pad 

               Curtain draperies 

               Drapes 

               Pillows 

               Window curtains 

 

*Payment Terms*

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Sales

------

Local   : 30-60 days credit

 

Purchases

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Local   : 30-90 days credit

Import : Letter of Credit (L/C)

               Telegraphic Transfer (T/T)

 

*Competitors*

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The following locally based companies supply identical range of products:

- E-WEAVE HOME COLLECTION CO LTD

- SUNRI CO LTD

- FREER INC

- KENT WIEN CO LTD 

 

*Local Distribution Network*

=======================

100% of the annual turnover is attributed to local sales. 

 

*Export Markets*

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There is no record of export since the prime focus of the firm's activity is concentrated on local sales only. 

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: RELATED COMPANIES 

 

 


SC is not known to have any subsidiary at present.

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: PAYMENTHISTORY 

 

 


PAYMENT RATING       :4                OBTAINED SCORES          : 48

Rating Key

Implication

Implications

1

Scores 85–100

Excellent

2

Scores 75 – 84

Above Average

3

Scores 50 – 74

Average

4

Scores 35 – 49

Fair

5

Scores 15 – 34

Below Average

6

Scores 01 – 14

Poor

NR

No Data

No Data

 

The rating indicates the payment pattern of SC based upon our Payment Database, comments from suppliers of SC, information from banks (if available), as well as industrial sources.

 

Dealings on open terms may be possible for SMALL amounts depending on individual judgement experience.

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS 

 

 


As a private limited company with a paid-up capital of less than USD 6 million, there is no legal requirement according to Taiwan corporate law for public disclosure of detailed financials.

 

*Int´l Trade Activity (Currency: U.S. $'s)

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Year     Imports             Exports             Total

2003     $21,000.00        $0.00                $21,000.00

2004     $73,000.00        $0.00                $73,000.00

2005     $230,000.00      $0.00                $230,000.00

 

*Financial Summary (Currency: U.S. $'s)

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Year     Sales                Assets Net Income

2005     $341,232.23      n/a        $53,728.28 

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: REMARKS 

 

 


Over the past 7 years, SC has made a stable growth with satisfactory profit. It is considered a credit line up to USD 25,000 appears to be within SC’s capacities.

 

 

Attached: trade references

 

 

 

 

SIC PRODUCT CLASSIFICATION & ACTIVITY 

 

Activity             Code                Product/Service Description

Importing           2200                 Textile Mill Products

Importing           2299                 Textile goods, 

Importing           2391                 Curtains and draperies

Importing           2392                 Housefurnishings, 

Importing           2399                 Fabricated textile products, 

Trading              2200                 Textile Mill Products

Trading              2299                 Textile goods, 

Trading              2391                 Curtains and draperies

Trading              2392                 Housefurnishings, 

Trading              2399                 Fabricated textile products, 

 

HARMONIZED PRODUCT CLASSIFICATION & ACTIVITY 

 

Activity             Code                Product/Service Description

Importing           3924901010       Curtains & drapes,of plastic

Importing           5911                 Textile products etc. for specific tech uses

Importing           6303                 Curtains & interior blinds; curtain & bed valances

Importing           6304                 Furnishing articles of textile materials

Importing           6307                 Made-up articles of textile materials

Importing           9404902000       Pillows, cushions and similar furnishing except of cotton

Importing           9404904000       Pillows, cushions, and similar furnishing

Trading              3924901010       Curtains & drapes,of plastic

Trading              5911                 Textile products etc. for specific tech uses

Trading              6303                 Curtains & interior blinds; curtain & bed valances

 

DETAILED PRODUCT CLASSIFICATION & ACTIVITY 

 

Activity             Product/Service Description

Importing           Textile products 

Importing           Home textiles 

Importing           Cushion 

Trading              Cotton pad 

Trading              Curtain draperies 

Trading              Drapes 

Trading              Pillows 

Trading              Window curtains 

Trading              Textile products 

Trading              Home textiles 

 

INTERNATIONAL TRADE : ACTIVITY & MARKETS

 

Importing from Asia

Importing from India

 


 

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

 

 

This score serves as a reference to assess SC’s credit risk and to set the amount of credit to be extended. It is calculated from a composite of weighted scores obtained from each of the major sections of this report. The assessed factors and their relative weights (as indicated through %) are as follows:

 

Financial condition (40%)            Ownership background (20%)                 Payment record (10%)

Credit history (10%)                    Market trend (10%)                                Operational size (10%)

 

 

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