MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report Date :

06.08.2007

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

VANGUARD INT'L INC 

 

 

Registered Office :

11FL Universal Enterprise Center 116 Min Sheng East Rd, Section 3 Sungshan Dist Taipei City 105

 

 

Country :

Taiwan

 

 

Financials (as on) :

31.12.2006

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

October 21, 1970

 

 

Com. Reg. No.:

19110111

 

 

Legal Form :

Private

 

 

Line of Business :

Importing high fashion bags and accessories.

Outsourcing different kinds of bags and briefcases to local manufacturers.

Sales and distribution to local and international market.

 

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 80,000

 

 

Status :

Satisfactory

 

 

Payment Behaviour :

Regular

 

 

Litigation :

Clear


name & address         

 

VANGUARD INT'L INC 

11FL UNIVERSAL ENTERPRISE CENTER 116 MIN SHENG EAST RD

SECTION 3 SUNGSHAN DIST TAIPEI CITY 105, TAIWAN

TEL      : 886-2-27123958  

FAX      : 886-2-27127550

 

 

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

 

INCORPORATION DATE            : OCTOBER 21, 1970

REGISTRATION NO.                  : 19110111

LEGAL FORM                           : PRIVATE

CHIEF EXECUTIVE                    : MR. ROBERT KO-YI YANG (CHAIRMAN)

STAFF STRENGTH                    : 8

CAPITAL                                   : US$ 903,323

BUSINESS LINE                        : TRADER

TURNOVER                              : US$2,055,622.73  (AS OF DEC. 31, 2006)

EQUITIES                                 : N/A (AS OF DEC. 31, 2006)

PAYMENT                                : AVERAGE

RECOMM. CREDIT RANGE       : UP TO USD 80,000

MARKET CONDITION                : AVERAGE

FINANCIAL CONDITION             : STABLE

OPERATIONAL TREND  : STEADY

GENERAL REPUTATION           : AVERAGE

EXCHANGE RATE                     : TWD 32.90720 = US$1 AS OF 2007-8-6

 

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   : 19110111

Date issued         : 21 October, 1970

Issuing authority  : Ministry of Economic Affairs

 

*Office & Facilities*

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Size                      : 200 sq meters (Approx.)

Location               : Center Business District (CBD)

Property status    : Rented

Type of building   : Semi-residential building

Other tel nos       : 2-87127300 / 27196467 / 27127551

 

Previous address  : 7Fl, 624 Min Chuan East Rd 103 Tatung Dist Taipei City 

 

*Factories, Size & Locations*

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The company is a trading house focused on importation of overseas products, and maintains no

manufacturing facilities.

 

However the firm does maintain excellent relations with a number of local factories to whom products are out-sourced. 

 

*Corporate & Organization Structure*

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A small-sized company mainly operated and managed by the owner of the firm.

 

*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 

 

 

 

Web site: www.vanguard-international.com the design is professional and the content is well organized. At present it is in English version. 

 

E-mail: vangu@ms15.hinet.net

 

 

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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Shareholders' Name                                         No. of Shares

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

Mr. Francis Hung-yi Yang                                   14,650,000

Mr. Robert Ko-yi Yang                                        14,650,000

Ms. Shan-erh Sun                                                    300,000 

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: MANAGEMENT 

 

 

Management:    Ms. Shu-hua Peng, Executive

                        Mr. Robert Ko-yi Yang, Manager

                        Mr. Francis Hung-yi Yang, General Manager

 

Name                                        Nationality         Job Description              Dept. / Division

Ms. Shu-hua Peng                     Taiwanese         Executive                      Sales

Mr. Robert Ko-yi Yang                Taiwanese         Manager                        Sales

Mr. Francis Hung-yi Yang           Taiwanese         General Manager           -

 

*Key Personnel*

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(1)

Mr. Robert Ko-yi Yang

Founder               : Co-founder

Work experience : More than 30 years.

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

Resident status   : Taiwan

 

(2)

Mr. Francis Hung-yi Yang

Email                   : francis@vanguard-international.com.tw

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: BUSINESS OPERATIONS 

 

 

*Main Products & Services*

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Specializes in the following areas of work:

 

1. Importing high fashion bags and accessories.

2. Outsourcing different kinds of bags and briefcases to local manufacturers.

3. Sales and distribution to local and international market.

 

Carries the brand CERRENTANI. 

 

Products: Accessories 

               Backpacks 

               Bags 

               Briefcases 

               Fashion accessories 

 

*Payment Terms*

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Sales

------

Local  : 30-60 days credit.

Export : Letter of Credit (L/C)

             Telegraphic Transfer (T/T)

 

Purchases

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Local  : 30-60 days credit.

Import : Letter of Credit (L/C)

             Open account /DA terms with settlement using Telegraphic Transfer (T/T)

 

*Associations*

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Member of :

- Taiwan Bags Association

 

*Competitors*

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There exist thousands of similar type of companies in Taiwan which are engaged in similar business that includes the following:

 

- EULIA ENTERPRISE CO LTD

- BENBO BEAR ENTERPRISE CO LTD

- FLANICE INT'L CO LTD

- INCO INDUSTRIAL CORP 

 

*Domestic Customers*

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Major local customers include:

 

- Local retail stores

- Shopping malls

- Department stores

 

*Local Distribution Network*

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Approximately 10% of the annual turnover is attributed to local sales. 

 

*Export Markets*

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Approximately 90% of the annual turnover is attributed to export.

 

*Overseas Customers*

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Major overseas customers include:

 

Country                          Company Name

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

USA                                         GAP INC, THE

USA                                         BANANA REPUBLIC

USA                                         CALVIN KLEIN INC

USA                                         LIZ CLAIBORNE INC

USA                                         ESPRIT DISTRIBUTION LTD

France                                      COURREGES PARIS

USA                                         SEARS ROEBUCK & CO

New York, USA                         KATE SPADE

USA                                         COACH

-                                               TALBOTS ACCESSORIES

Denmark                                   NEYE

Paris, France                             SEQUOIA

Italy                                          MARIANELLI

USA                                         ANN KLEIN 

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: RELATED COMPANIES 

 

 

*IMPORTER AGENCY LISTING* 

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Supplier : BURBERRY LTD

Country of Origin : United Kingdom

Product Description : Bags 

Brand : Calvin Klein

Year : 2000

 

Supplier : FURLA (USA) INC

Country of Origin : USA

Product Description : Bags 

Brand : Furla

Year : 2000

 

Supplier : TALBOTS INC, THE

Country of Origin : USA

Product Description : Bags 

Brand : Talbots

Year : 2001

 

Supplier : CALVIN KLEIN INC

Country of Origin : USA

Product Description : Briefcases 

Brand : Calvin Klein

Year : 2001

 

*(Subsidiaries, Joint-ventures & Affiliates) 

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Company Name : VANGUARD TRAVELLER'S BAG INC

Address : 11Fl Universal Enterprise Center 116 Min Sheng East Rd Section 3 Sungshan Dist Taipei City 105 Taiwan

Country : Taiwan

Relationship : Affiliate

Legal Form : Private company with limited liability

Company Type : Manufacturer

Industry : Leather Goods, Tanned & Imitation

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: PAYMENTHISTORY 

 

 

PAYMENT RATING : 3                OBTAINED SCORES    : 54

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.

 

Although financial summaries were obtained for reference.

 

*Bank Details*

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Bank          : FIRST COMMERCIAL BANK CO LTD

Account     : 103-40-000614

Branch       : Chunghsiao

Swift code  : FCBKTWTP

 

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

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Year     Sales                Assets              Net Income

2006     $2,055,622.73    $104,897.22      $154,171.70 

 

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

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Year     Imports             Exports             Total

2004     $31,000.00        $169,000.00      $200,000.00

2005     $45,000.00        $257,000.00      $302,000.00

2006     $49,000.00        $332,000.00      $381,000.00

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: REMARKS 

 

 

SC is considered an old-established business with stable development trend. It is considered a credit line up to USD 80,000 appears to be within SC’s capacities.

 

 

Attached: trade references

 

 


SIC PRODUCT CLASSIFICATION & ACTIVITY 

 

Activity             Code                Product/Service Description

Trading              2674                 Bags; uncoated paper and multiwall

Trading              3171                 Women's handbags and purses

Trading              3172                 Personal goods, of leather, except handbags and purses

Trading              3199                 Leather goods,

Trading              3999                 Manufactured articles,

 

HARMONIZED PRODUCT CLASSIFICATION & ACTIVITY 

 

Activity             Code                Product/Service Description

Exporting          5607490000       Twine, cord, rope & cable, whet/nt plait/braid & whet/nt impreg, coat, cov/sheat

                                                w/rub/plast: of polyethylene or polypropylene

Exporting          5903101000       Textile fabrics, impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with plastics or

                                                polyvinyl chloride: of cotton

Exporting          8308903000       Beads and spangles of base metal

Trading              4200                 Articles of leather, saddlery & harness, travel goods, handbags, articles of gut

Trading              4202                 Travel goods, handbags, wallets, jewelry cases etc

Trading              4202128040       Attached cases, brief cases, school satchels occupational luggage cases and

                                                similar containers,

Trading              4202220000       Handbags, whether or not with shoulder strap, including those w/o handles, with

                                                outer surface of plastic sheeting or of textile materials

Trading              4202292000       Handbags, of materials wholly or mainly covered with paper, of wood

Trading              4202923020       Backpacks, of man-made fiber

Trading              9600                 Miscellaneous manufactured articles

 

DETAILED PRODUCT CLASSIFICATION & ACTIVITY 

 

Activity             Product/Service Description

Trader               Handbags 

Trader               Wallets 

Trader               Backpacks 

Trader               Briefcases 

 

INTERNATIONAL TRADE : ACTIVITY & MARKETS

 

Exporting to Asia

Exporting to China

Exporting to Denmark

Exporting to Europe

Exporting to France

Exporting to Hong Kong

Exporting to Italy

Exporting to North America

Exporting to USA

Importing from Europe

Importing from North America

Importing from USA

Importing from United Kingdom


 

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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