MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report Date :

02.08.2007

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

HUBEI CHUYUAN IMPORT & EXPORT CO., LTD.

 

 

Registered Office :

No. 68 Bijiashan Road, Shishou City, Hubei Province, 434400 Pr

 

 

Country :

China

 

 

Financials (as on) :

31.12.2006

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

Apr. 25, 2002

 

 

Com. Reg. No.:

4210001110587

 

 

Legal Form :

Limited Liabilities Company

 

 

Line of Business :

Engaged in importing and exporting fine chemical products.

 

 

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 10,000

 

 

Status :

Satisfactory

 

 

Payment Behaviour :

Usually correct

 

 

Litigation :

Clear

 

 


name & address

 

HUBEI CHUYUAN IMPORT & EXPORT CO., LTD.

NO. 68 BIJIASHAN ROAD, SHISHOU CITY

HUBEI PROVINCE, 434400, PR CHINA

TEL      : 86 (0) 716-7226610 

FAX      : 86 (0) 716-7226609

 

 

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

 

INCORPORATION DATE            : APR. 25, 2002

REGISTRATION NO.                  : 4210001110587

REGISTERED LEGAL FORM     : LIMITED LIABILITIES COMPANY

CHIEF EXECUTIVE                                                            : MR. YANG ZHICHENG (CHAIRMAN)

STAFF STRENGTH                    : 25

REGISTERED CAPITAL : CNY 10,000,000

BUSINESS LINE                        : INTERNATIONAL TRADE

TURNOVER                              : CNY   4,840,000 (AS OF DEC. 31, 2006)

EQUITIES                                 : CNY 10,190,000 (AS OF DEC. 31, 2006)

PAYMENT                                : AVERAGE

RECOMM. CREDIT RANGE       : UP TO USD 10,000

MARKET CONDITION                : FAIR

FINANCIAL CONDITION             : FAIR

OPERATIONAL TREND  : STEADY

GENERAL REPUTATION           : AVERAGE

EXCHANGE RATE                     : CNY 7.57 = US$1 AS OF 2007-08-22

 

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 limited liabilities company at local Municipal Administration for Industry and Commerce (AIC - The official body of issuing and renewing business license) on Apr. 25, 2002.

 

Company Status: Limited liabilities co.

This form of business in PR China is defined as a legal person. At least two shareholders and no more than fifty contribute its registered capital jointly. Shareholders bear limited liability to the extent of shareholding, and the co. is liable for its debts only to extent of its total assets. The characteristics of this form of co. are as follows:

Upon the establishment of the co., an investment certificate is issued to the each of shareholders.

The board of directors is comprised of three to thirteen members.

The minimum registered capital for a co. is listed as follows:

-manufacturing co.                                             : CNY 500,000.00

-trading &wholesaling co.                                    : CNY 500,000.00

-retailing co.                                                      : CNY 300,000.00

-consultancy & service co.                                  : CNY 100,000.00

Shareholders may take their capital contributions in cash or by means of tangible assets or intangible assets such as industrial property and non-patented technology.

Cash contributed by all shareholders must account for at least 30% of the registered capital.

Existing shareholders have pre-exemption right to purchase shares of the co. offered for sale by the other shareholders and to subscribe for the newly increased registered capital of the co.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SC’s registered business scopes include importing and exporting commodities and technology, excluding commodities and technology limited or prohibited by the state, and import and export of above mentioned goods.

 

SC is mainly engaged in importing and exporting fine chemical products.

 

Mr. Yang Zhicheng has chairman of SC since 2002.

 

SC owns about 25 staff.

 

SC is currently operating at the above stated address, and this address houses its operating office in the Commercial zone of Shishou. Our checks reveal that SC rents the total premise about 300 square meters.

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: WEB SITE 

 

 


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

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: KEY EVENTS/RECENT DEVELOPMENT 

 

 


No significant events or changes were found during our checks with local AIC.

 


 

Rounded Rectangle: OWNERSHIP/MANAGEMENT BACKGROUND 

 

 


MAIN SHAREHOLDERS:

 
Name                                                                                      % Shareholding

 

Hubei Chuyuan Fine Chemical Group Co., Ltd.                                         40

Hubei Chuyuan High-New Chemical Co., Ltd.                                           40

Hubei Huali Dye Industry Co., Ltd.                                                           20

 

Hubei Chuyuan Fine Chemical Group Co., Ltd.

Add: Shishou High New Technology Park, Hubei

Tel: 86 0716-7226471 

Fax: 86 0716-7226471

 

Hubei Chuyuan High-New Chemical Co., Ltd.

Add: Shishou High New Technology Park, Hubei

Tel: 86 0716 7295976

 

Rounded Rectangle: MANAGEMENT 

 

 


l         Chairman and General Manager:

 

Mr.Yang Zhicheng, 52 years old with university education. He is currently responsible for the overall management of SC.

 

Working Experience(s):

 

From 2002 to present         Working in SC as chairman and general manager.

 

l         Vice General Manager:

 

Mr. Ni Jiabin, 51 years old with university education. He is currently responsible for the daily management of SC.

 

Working Experience(s):

 

From 2005 to present         Working in SC as vice general manager.

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: BUSINESS OPERATIONS
 BACKGROUND
 

 

 


SC is mainly engaged in importing and exporting fine chemical products.

 

SC’s products include H acids, K acids and Tobiac Acid, etc.

 

SC sources its materials 80% from domestic market, and 20% from foreign market, mainly Europe, Southeastern Asia. SC sells 30% of its products in domestic market, and 70% to USA, Japan, Europe, and Southeast Asia.

 

The buying terms of SC include 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.

 

*Major Suppliers:

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Hubei Chuyuan High-New Chemical 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 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
 

 

 


The Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Shishou Sub-Branch

AC#39310093010003011

 

Relationship: Normal.

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

 BACKGROUND
 

 

 


Balance Sheet

Unit: CNY’000

 

As of Dec. 31, 2005

As of Dec. 31, 2006

Cash & bank

8,120

27,140

Accounts payable advance

0

0

Accounts receivable

62,550

76,240

Inventory

0

0

Other accounts receivable

9,090

820

Other current assets

10

1,370

 

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Current assets

79,770

105,570

Fixed assets

460

210

Long term investment

0

0

Projects under construction

0

0

Other assets

0

0

 

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Total assets

80,230

105,780

 

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Short loans

0

0

Accounts payable

60,610

87,730

Salary payable

0

0

Tax payable

0

0

Account receivable advance

0

0

Other accounts payable

5,030

7,020

Drawing-expense in advance

3,830

0

Other current liabilities

620

840

 

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Current liabilities

70,090

95,590

Long term liabilities

0

0

 

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Total liabilities

70,090

95,590

Equities

10,140

10,190

 

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Total liabilities & equities

80,230

105,780

 

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Income Statement

Unit: CNY’000

 

As of Dec. 31, 2005

As of Dec. 31, 2006

Turnover

26,150

4,840

Cost of goods sold

19,400

0

     Sales expense

2,990

2,140

     Management expense

1,750

1,260

     Finance expense

1,800

1,160

Profit before tax

120

40

Less: profit tax

40

0

Profits

80

40

 

Important Ratios

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2005

2006

*Current ratio

1.14

1.10

*Quick ratio

1.14

1.10

*Liabilities to assets

0.87

0.90

*Net profit margin (%)

0.31

0.83

*Return on total assets (%)

0.00

0.04

*Fixed assets/Total assets

0.01

0.002

*Inventory /Turnover ×365

0

0

*Accounts receivable/Turnover ×365

873days

5750days

*Turnover/Total assets

0.33

0.05

* Cost of goods sold/Turnover

0.74

0.00

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: FINANCIAL COMMENTS

 BACKGROUND
 

 

 


PROFITABILITY: FAIR

l         The turnover of SC appears average in 2005, but it decreased greatly  in 2006.

l         SC’s net profit margin is fair in 2005 and 2006.

l         SC’s return on total assets is fair in 2005 and 2006.

l         SC’s cost of goods sold is average, 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 accounts receivable and account payable of SC are TOO large.

l         SC’s turnover is in a fair level in 2006, 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. Credit dealings with SC should be confined into small amount at present.

 

 


 

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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