MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report Date :

12.04.2007

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

JEWELAMERICA INC.

 

 

Registered Office :

114 West 41st Street, New York 10018, United States

 

 

Country :

United States

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

11.03.1999

 

 

Legal Form :

Corporation – Private

 

 

Line of Business :

Manufacturer and Wholesaler of fine metal 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

 

Status :

Satisfactory

 

 

Payment Behaviour :

Regular

 

 

Litigation :

Clear

 

 


IDENTIFICATION & EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

 

Company Name : JEWELAMERICA INC.

Address                        : 114 WEST 41ST STREET

City                              : NEW YORK

State/Province               : NEW YORK                    

Zip Code                       : 10018                       

Country                         : UNITED STATES               

Telephone                     : 212 220-4222                

Facsimile                      : 212 220-7227                

Legal Form                    : Corporation - Private

Website                        : www.jewelamerica.com

Maj. Shareholder            :  Mr. Zvi Wertheimer

@rating Opinion :

Business Activity           : The Firm is a manufacturer and wholesaler of fine metal jewellery.

In KUSD  As of              : 31/12/2006

Sales / Revenue : 150,000

Net Income                    : 45,000

Total Equity                   :

Number of Employees    : 735

 

 

NOTE TO CLIENT

 

The Banking, Financial, Officer, Employee, Branch and Shareholder section have been updated please take note.

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Person Contacted: Mr. Zvi Wertheimer, Vice President.

 

 

LEGAL

 

Legal Form                                            : Corporation - Private                    

Since (D/M/Y)                                        : 11/03/1999

State/Province of Incorporation                : NY

Status                                                   : ACTIVE

Previous Legal Form:

Company is NOT required to publish an annual financial report.

 

The Firm is incorporated in New York under the following:

 

Current Entity Name       : JEWELAMERICA INC.

Initial DOS Filing Date    : MARCH 11, 1999

County                          : NEW YORK

Jurisdiction                    : NEW YORK

Entity Type                    : DOMESTIC BUSINESS CORPORATION

Current Entity Status      : ACTIVE

 

Selected Entity Address Information DOS Process

JEWELAMERICA INC.

119 WEST 40TH ST, NEW YORK, NEW YORK, 10018

 

Principal Executive Office

JEWELAMERICA INC.

119 WEST 40TH ST, NEW YORK, NEW YORK, 10018

 

Registered Agent           : NONE

 

 

Managers/Key Personnel

 

Mr. Zvi Wertheimer                                             President &  Chief Executive Officer

Ms. Rachel Wertheimer                          Executive Vice President

Ms. Israel Ashkenazy                             Senior Vice President

Mr. Barry Okun                                      Chief Financial Officer

 

 

OWNERS

 

Mr. Zvi Wertheimer                                 %         Majority

Ms. Rachel Wertheimer                                                  Minority

Ms. Israel Ashkenazy                                         Minority

 

 

AFFILIATED ENTITIES

 

There are no affiliates or subsidiaries at this time.

 

 

Divisions

 

Oro Dall' Italia                                                    UNITED STATES

Jana Designs                                         UNITED STATES

Astoria Jewelry                                      UNITED STATES

JewelAmerica Dominican                        UNITED STATES

The John Lennon Collection                    UNITED STATES

Jewelmont / Jene                                   UNITED STATES

Baith Jewelry                                         UNITED STATES

 

 

BANKS

 

HSBC BANK

464 WINTHROP STREET

REHOBOTH                           MA       02769

Telephone                     : 508 252-5371

Facsimile                      :

Account Number            : 610934422

Account Manager           : Mr. Ed Gately

Policy prohibits the bank from releasing information concerning the bank's commercial customers.

 

Sovereign Bank

One Financial Plaza

Providence                         RI       02903

 

Telephone                     : 401 752-1432

Facsimile                      :

Account Number            : 75860023417

Account Manager           : Ms. Elizabeth Sousa

Balance                        : High 7 figures

Credit Line                     : Mid 8 figures

Rating                           : Excellent Account

 

 

PAYMENT HISTORY

 

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

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

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

 BUS SERVCS 07-01 00-00 NET 7   1900     1900     75  0   25  0   0

 FREIGHT    06-12 00-00 NET 15  24000    3800     72  28  0   0   0

 

 MANUFCTRNG 06-10 00-00 NET 30  71400    11000    89  11  0   0   0

 PACKAGING  06-11 00-00 NET 30  1000     0        0   0   0   0   0   CUST  6 YR

 AUTO LEASE 06-08 00-00 VARIED  42200    4600     100 0   0   0   0   CUST  6 YR

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

 COMPUTERS  06-06 06-05 0000000 33500    12700    0   54  46  0   0

 ELEC MFG   04-03 03-02 NET 30  100      0        0   0   0   0   0

 LEASING    05-01 05-01 NOTE    14300    12200    100 0   0   0   0

 LEASING    07-01 00-00 CONTRCT 2600     400      100 0   0   0   0   CUST  2 YR

 CURRENT QUARTER                98300    16700    83  14  3   0   0

 

Payment Trends

 

            INDUSTRY     BUSINESS        BALANCE  CUR 1-  31- 61-

 DATE      CUR    DBT       DBT             $      %  30  60  90  91+

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

 20061200  0      0         2            16500    84  16  0   0   0

 20061100  0      0         3            21100    77  23  0   0   0

 20061000  0      0         1            21200    93  7   0   0   0

 20060900  0      0         2            13700    87  13  0   0   0

 20060800  0      0         4            14000    76  24  0   0   0

 20060700  0      0         6            13800    62  38  0   0   0

 

 Payment History - Quarterly Averages

                                         BALANCE  CUR 1-  31- 61-

 QUARTER  YEAR              DBT             $      %  30  60  90  91+

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

 Fourth   2006              3            18000    81  18  1   0   0

 Third    2006              2            16300    86  14  0   0   0

 Second   2006              4            15100    73  27  0   0   0

 First    2006              6            11400    57  43  0   0   0

 Fourth   2005              12           27300    51  35  14  0   0

 

 

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

FINANCIAL FIGURES

 

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

Consolidated      Consolidated

Sales / Revenues                        150,000             140,000                -

 

RESULTS

Net Income                                45,000           40,000              -

 

Mr. Wertheimer declined to provide financial statements, however provided the Firm's 2005 and 2006 annual sales.

 

 

CURRENT OPERATIONS

 

NAICS Code      :   339911    Jewelry (except Costume) Manufacturing

SIC Code          :     3911

NAICS Code      :   42        Wholesale Trade

 

Number of Employees:             735

 

 

Business Activity

 

The Firm is a manufacturer and wholesaler of fine metal jewellery.

 

The Firm, through its' several divisions, offers a wide variety of fine jewellery and precious metals. The Firm inventory includes: rings, earrings, anklets, bracelets, pendants, necklaces, watches, other related jewelry. The Firm uses materials such as Gold, Silver, Platinum, Diamonds, Rubies, Emeralds, Sapphire and Pearls. Sales are to departments store, wholesale clubs, TV shopping channels and catalogs. The heading address is the Firm's headquarters and consists of 50,000 square feet of leased office space, warehouse and manufacturing facilities. The Firm also has an office at:

 

119 WEST 40TH STREET

NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10018

 

The Firm also has manufacturing facilities in Costa Rica, Mexico and the Dominican Republic.

 

 

PUBLIC RECORD

 

Name Searched : JEWEL AMERICA

Debtor Address              : JEWEL AMERICA INC.

  119 WEST 40TH STREET, NEW YORK, NY 10018

  JEWELAMERICA INC.

  119 WEST 40TH STREET, NEW YORK, NY 10018

  ORO DALL'ITALIA, INC.

  119 WEST 40TH STREET, NEW YORK, NY 10018

Secured Parties             : FLEET PRECIOUS METALS

Filing Date                     : 11/26/2003

Filing Number                : 0311265544521

Filing Type                    : CONTINUATION

Original Filing Number    : 99056100

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Name Searched : JEWEL AMERICA

Debtor Address              : JEWEL AMERICA INC.

  119 WEST 40TH STREET, NEW YORK, NY 10018

Secured Parties             : FLEET PRECIOUS METALS INC FLEET NATIONAL BANK

Filing Date                     : 8/16/2000

Filing Number                : 00160354

Filing Type                    : AMENDMENT

Original Filing Number    : 99056075

-

Name Searched : JEWEL AMERICA

Debtor Address              : JEWEL AMERICA INC.

  119 WEST 40TH STREET, NEW YORK, NY 10018

  JEWEL AMERICA, INC.

  119 WEST 40TH STREET, NEW YORK, NY 10018

  ORO DALL'ITALIA, INC.

  119 WEST 40TH STREET, NEW YORK, NY 10018

Secured Partie               :

Filing Date                     : 11/25/2003

Filing Number                : 0311255541004

Filing Type                    : AMENDMENT

Original Filing Number    : 99056097

-

Name Searched : JEWEL AMERICA

Debtor Address              : JEWEL AMERICA INC.

  119 WEST 40TH STREET, NEW YORK, NY 10018

  JEWEL AMERICA, INC.

  119 WEST 40TH STREET, NEW YORK, NY 10018

  ORO DALL'ITALIA, INC.

  119 WEST 40TH STREET, NEW YORK, NY 10018

Secured Partie               :

Filing Date                     : 11/25/2003

Filing Number                : 0311255541028

Filing Type                    : CONTINUATION

Original Filing Number    : 99056097

-

Name Searched : JEWEL AMERICA

Debtor Address              : JEWEL AMERICA INC.

  119 WEST 40TH STREET, NEW YORK, NY 10018

Secured Parties             : FLEET PRECIOUS METALS INC.

Filing Date                     : 8/16/2000

Filing Number                : 00160352

Filing Type                    : AMENDMENT

Original Filing Number    : 99056057

-

Name Searched : JEWEL AMERICA

Debtor Address              : JEWEL AMERICA INC.

  119 WEST 40TH STREET, NEW YORK, NY 10018

Secured Parties             : FLEET PRECIOUS METALS INC

Filing Date                     : 8/16/2000

Filing Number                : 00160358

Filing Type                    : AMENDMENT

Original Filing Number    : 99056072

-

Name Searched : JEWEL AMERICA

Debtor Address              : JEWEL AMERICA INC.

  119 WEST 40TH STREET, NEW YORK, NY 10018

Secured Parties             : FLEET PRECIOUS METALS, INC. FLEET NATIONAL BANK

Filing Date                     : 8/16/2000

Filing Number                : 00160362

Filing Type                    : AMENDMENT

Original Filing Number    : 97179220

-

Name Searched : JEWEL AMERICA

Debtor Address              : JEWEL AMERICA INC.

  119 WEST 40TH STREET, NEW YORK, NY 10018

Secured Parties             : FLEET PRECIOUS METALS INC FLEET NATIONAL BANK

Filing Date                     : 8/16/2000

Filing Number                : 00160366

Filing Type                    : AMENDMENT

Original Filing Number    : 97179219

-

Name Searched : JEWEL AMERICA

Debtor Address              : JEWEL AMERICA INC

  119 WEST 40TH STREET, NEW YORK, NY 10018

Secured Parties             : FLEET PRECIOUS METALS INC FLEET NATIONAL BANK

Filing Date                     : 4/24/2002

Filing Number                : 02094504

Filing Type                    : INITIAL FILING

-

Name Searched : JEWEL AMERICA

Defendant Counsel         : UNKNOWN

Defendant                      : JEWEL AMERICA INC

Plaintiff Counsel : BURNS HANDLER &  BURNS

  220 EAST 42ND STREET -STE 3000, NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10017

  1-212 -687-1300

Plaintiff                          : SCOTT COMPANIES INC

-

Name Searched : JEWEL AMERICA

Debtor Address              : JEWEL AMERICA INC.

  119 WEST 40TH STREET, NEW YORK, NY 10018

  JEWELAMERICA INC.

  119 WEST 40TH STREET, NEW YORK, NY 10018

  ORO DALL'ITALIA, INC.

  119 WEST 40TH STREET, NEW YORK, NY 10018

Secured Parties             : FLEET PRECIOUS METALS

Filing Date                     : 11/26/2003

Filing Number                : 0311265544482

Filing Type                    : CONTINUATION

Original Filing Number    : 99056098

-

Name Searched : JEWEL AMERICA

Debtor Address              : JEWEL AMERICA INC.

  119 WEST 40TH STREET, NEW YORK, NY 10018

  JEWELAMERICA INC.

  119 WEST 40TH STREET, NEW YORK, NY 10018

  ORO DALL'ITALIA, INC.

  119 WEST 40TH STREET, NEW YORK, NY 10018

Secured Parties             : FLEET PRECIOUS METALS

Filing Date                     : 11/26/2003

Filing Number                : 0311265544494

Filing Type                    : AMENDMENT

Original Filing Number    : 99056098

-

Name Searched : JEWEL AMERICA

Debtor Address              : JEWEL AMERICA INC.

  119 WEST 49TH STREET, NEW YORK, NY 10018

Secured Parties             : FLEET PRECIOUS INC. FLEET NATIONAL BANK

Filing Date                     : 8/16/2000

Filing Number                : 00160346

Filing Type                    : AMENDMENT

Original Filing Number    : 99056100

-

Name Searched : JEWEL AMERICA

Debtor Address              : JANA DESIGNS

  119 WEST 40TH STREET, NEW YORK, NY 10018

  JEWEL AMERICA INC.

  119 WEST 40TH STREET, NEW YORK, NY 10018

  JEWELAMERICA INC.

  119 WEST 40TH STREET, NEW YORK, NY 10018

Secured

Filing Date                     : 11/26/2003

Filing Number                : 0311265544367

Filing Type                    : AMENDMENT

Original Filing Number    : 99056075

-

Name Searched : JEWEL AMERICA

Debtor Address              : JEWEL AMERICA INC.

  119 WEST 40TH STREET, NEW YORK, NY 10018

  JEWELAMERICA INC.

  119 WEST 40TH STREET, NEW YORK, NY 10018

  ORO DALL'ITALIA, INC.

  119 WEST 40TH STREET, NEW YORK, NY 10018

Secured Parties             : FLEET PRECIOUS METALS

Filing Date                     : 11/26/2003

Filing Number                : 0311265544533

Filing Type                    : AMENDMENT

Original Filing Number    : 99056100

-

Name Searched : JEWEL AMERICA

Debtor Address              : JEWEL AMERICA INC.

  119 WEST 40TH STREET, NEW YORK, NY 10018

Secured Parties             : FLEET PRECIOUS METALS INC

Filing Date                     : 8/16/2000

Filing Number                : 00160350

Filing Type                    : AMENDMENT

Original Filing Number    : 99056098

-

Name Searched : JEWEL AMERICA

Debtor Address              : JANA DESIGNS

  119 WEST 40TH STREET, NEW YORK, NY 10018

  JEWEL AMERICA, INC.

  119 WEST 40TH STREET, NEW YORK, NY 10018

  JEWELAMERICA INC.

  119 WEST 40TH STREET, NEW YORK, NY 10018

Secured

Filing Date                     : 11/25/2003

Filing Number                : 0311255541612

Filing Type                    : CONTINUATION

Original Filing Number    : 99056074

-

Name Searched : JEWEL AMERICA

Debtor Address              : JANA DESIGNS

  119 WEST 40TH STREET, NEW YORK, NY 10018

  JEWEL AMERICA INC.

  119 WEST 40TH STREET, NEW YORK, NY 10018

  JEWELAMERICA INC.

  119 WEST 40TH STREET, NEW YORK, NY 10018

Secured

Filing Date                     : 11/26/2003

Filing Number                : 0311265544470

Filing Type                    : CONTINUATION

Original Filing Number    : 99056075

-

Name Searched : JEWEL AMERICA

Debtor Address              : JANA DESIGNS

  119 WEST 40TH STREET, NEW YORK, NY 10018

  JEWEL AMERICA INC.

  119 WEST 40TH STREET, NEW YORK, NY 10018

 JEWELAMERICA INC

  119 WEST 40TH STREET, NEW YORK, NY 10018

Secured P

Filing Date                     : 11/26/2003

Filing Number                : 0311265544507

Filing Type                    : CONTINUATION

Original Filing Number    : 99056072

-

Name Searched : JEWEL AMERICA

Debtor Address              : JANA DESIGNS

  119 WEST 40TH STREET, NEW YORK, NY 10018

  JEWEL AMERICA INC.

  119 WEST 40TH STREET, NEW YORK, NY 10018

  JEWELAMERICA INC

  119 WEST 40TH STREET, NEW YORK, NY 10018

Secured P

Filing Date                     : 11/26/2003

Filing Number                : 0311265544519

Filing Type                    : AMENDMENT

Original Filing Number    : 99056072

-

Name Searched : JEWEL AMERICA

Debtors                         : JEWEL AMERICA INC.

  119 WEST 40TH STREET, NEW YORK, NY 10018

Filing Date                     : 08/31/2000

Filing Number                : 00PN43467

Filing Type                    : INITIAL FILING

Original Filing Number    : 00PN43467

Secured Party               : SOVEREIGN BANK

  15 WESTMINSTER STREET, PROVIDENCE, RI 02903

-

Name Searched : JEWEL AMERICA

Debtor Address              : JEWEL AMERICA INC.

  119 WEST 40TH STREET, NEW YORK, NY

Secured Parties             : FLEET PRECIOUS METALS INC.

Filing Date                     : 4/24/2002

Filing Number                : 02094502

Filing Type                    : INITIAL FILING

-

Name Searched : JEWEL AMERICA

Debtor Address              : JEWEL AMERICA INC.

  119 WEST 40TH STREET, NEW YORK, NY 10018

Secured Parties             : FLEET PRECIOUS METALS INC.

Filing Date                     : 4/24/2002

Filing Number                : 02094500

Filing Type                    : INITIAL FILING

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Name Searched : JEWEL AMERICA

Amount                         : $ 1,098.73

Creditor                         : COMMISSIONER OF LABOR STATE OF NEW YORK

               - - - DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, ALBANY NY 12240

Debtors                         : JEWEL AMERICA INC

 119 W 40TH STREET, NY NY 10018-2500

Docket Date                  : 11/01/2005

Docket Type                  : INDUSTRIAL COMMISSION WARR

Lien Type                      : JUDGMENTS DOCKET

Transaction Number       : 31002058165

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Name Searched : JEWEL AMERICA

Debtor Address              : JANA DESIGNS

  119 WEST 40TH STREET, NEW YORK, NY 10018

  JEWEL AMERICA, INC.

  119 WEST 40TH STREET, NEW YORK, NY 10018

  JEWELAMERICA INC.

  119 WEST 40TH STREET, NEW YORK, NY 10018

Secured

Filing Date                     : 11/25/2003

Filing Number                : 0311255541600

Filing Type                    : AMENDMENT

Original Filing Number    : 99056074

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No bankruptcy petitions were traced to the Firm, however there are legal actions filed against the Firm in public. The status is uncertain as no further information is currently available.

 

 

GENERAL COMMENTS

 

The Firm is a well established manufacturer of fine jewelry. The payment record is satisfactory. No bankruptcy petitions were traced to the Firm, however there are legal actions filed against the Firm in public records. The status is uncertain as no further information is currently available. The Firm is considered responsible for normal trade relations.


 

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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