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Report Date : |
24.08.2007 |
IDENTIFICATION DETAILS
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Name : |
KAPPA
INTERNATIONAL PTE LTD |
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Financials (as on) : |
28.02.2006 |
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Date of Incorporation : |
04/11/1992 |
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Com. Reg. No.: |
199205962C |
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Legal Form : |
Pte Ltd
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Line of Business : |
Trading of Chemicals |
RATING & COMMENTS
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MIRA’s Rating : |
Ba |
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RATING |
STATUS |
PROPOSED CREDIT LINE |
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41-55 |
Ba |
Overall operation is considered normal. Capable to meet normal
commitments. |
Satisfactory |
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Satisfactory |
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Payment Behaviour : |
Regular |
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Litigation : |
Clear |
Subject Company
KAPPA
INTERNATIONAL PTE LTD
Line Of
Business
TRADING OF CHEMICALS
Parent Company
GIRA INVESTMENTS LIMITED
(PERCENTAGE OF SHAREHOLDING: 99.90%)
Financial Elements
COMPANY
Sales :
S$47,403,615
Networth :
S$1,342,056
Paid-Up
Capital : S$353,000
Net result :
S$344,959
Net Margin(%) : 0.73
Return on Equity(%) : 25.70
Leverage Ratio :
1.43
Based on the with the Accounting and
Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA), the paid-up share capital has increased
to S$1,059,000.
COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Subject Company : KAPPA
INTERNATIONAL PTE LTD
Former Name : -
Business Address:
#06-05
Town:
Postcode: 068894
County: -
Country:
Telephone: 6225
6186
Fax:
6225 6187
ROC Number: 199205962C
SUMMARY
All amounts in this report are in: SGD unless otherwise stated
Legal Form: Pte
Ltd
Date Inc.: 04/11/1992
Previous Legal Form: -
Summary year : 28/02/2006
Sales: 47,403,615
Networth : 1,342,056
Capital: -
Paid-Up Capital: 353,000
Employees: 10
Net result : 344,959
Share value: -
AUDITOR: TAN
CHAN & PARTNERS
BASED ON ACRA'S
NO. OF SHARES CURRENCY AMOUNT
ISSUED ORDINARY 1,059,000 SGD 1,059,000.00
PAID-UP ORDINARY - SGD 1,059,000.00
REFERENCES
Litigation: No
Company status : TRADING
Started : 04/11/1992
PRINCIPAL(S)
NG GUAT CHING S1344657A Director
DIRECTOR(S)
HARIKRISHNAN S/O MUTHUSAMY S2135685I Company Secretary
Appointed on : 04/11/1992
Street : 101
AH HOOD ROAD
#11-02
Town:
Postcode: 320101
Country:
NG GUAT CHING S1344657A Director
Appointed on : 01/08/2000
Street : 666
JALAN DAMAI
#13-101
Town:
Postcode: 410666
Country:
SALEHA BINTE OSMAN S1535734G Director
Appointed on : 12/06/2002
Street : 329
SEMBAWANG CLOSE
#04-399
Town:
Postcode: 750329
Country:
FORMER DIRECTOR(S)
VIJAY KUMAR GUPTA S2650264J
ACTIVITY(IES)
IMPORTERS And EXPORTERS Code:11760
COMMISSION MERCHANTS Code:4990
CHEMICALS Code:3970
BASED ON ACRA'S
1) WHOLESALE OF CHEMICALS AND CHEMICAL
PRODUCTS; TRADE NEC
GENERAL IMPORTERS & EXPORTERS & COMMISSION AGENICES
CHARGES
No Charges On Premises/Property In Our Database
PREMISES/PROPERTY INFORMATIONS
No Premises/Property Information In Our Databases
BANKERS
UCO BANK
SHAREHOLDERS(S)
GIRA INVESTMENTS LIMITED 1,058,994 Company
Street : 39/9
SATHORN SOI-9 SOUTH
Town:
Postcode: 10102
Country:
NG GUAT CHING
6 Private Person
Street : 666
JALAN DAMAI
#13-101
Town:
Postcode: 410666
Country:
FORMER SHAREHOLDER(S)
VIJAY KUMAR GUPTA 1
HOLDING COMPANY
GIRA INVESTMENTS LIMITED UF26071N % :
99.90
SUBSIDIARY(IES)
No Participation In Our Database
PAYMENT HISTORY AND EXPERIENCES
Trade Morality: AVERAGE
Liquidity : SUFFICIANT
Payments : REGULAR
Trend : UPWARD
Financial Situation: AVERAGE
LITIGATION(S)
No Litigation In Our Database
FINANCIAL ELEMENTS
All amounts in this report are in: SGD
Audit Qualification:
"MILD" UNCERTAINTIES "MILD" UNCERTAINTIES UNQUALIFIED
(CLEAN)
Date Account Lodged: 06/07/2006
Balance Sheet Date: 28/02/2006 28/02/2005 28/02/2004
Number of weeks: 52 52 52
Consolidation Code: COMPANY COMPANY COMPANY
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ASSETS
Inventories: 803,639 431,983 33,299
Receivables: 1,143,145 1,305,589 1,506,787
Cash,Banks, Securitis: 1,313,824 704,676 826,472
Other current assets: 3,080 3,080 3,310
Total Current Assets: 3,263,688 2,445,328 2,369,868
TOTAL ASSETS:
3,263,688
2,445,328 2,369,868
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LIABILITIES
Equity capital: 353,000 353,000 353,000
Profit & loss
Account: 989,056 644,097 376,254
TOTAL EQUITY: 1,342,056 997,097 729,254
Trade Creditors: 1,079,942 415,421 1,427,291
Prepay. & Def.
charges: 10,728 10,634 11,679
Due to Bank: 758,532 969,196 165,909
Provisions: 72,430 52,980 35,735
Total short term
Liab.: 1,921,632 1,448,231 1,640,614
TOTAL LIABILITIES: 1,921,632 1,448,231 1,640,614
PROFIT & LOSS
ACCOUNT
Net Sales 47,403,615 37,891,964 31,130,735
Gross Profit: - - 419,913
Result of ordinary
operations 581,929 471,808 354,276
NET RESULT BEFORE TAX: 418,074 320,823 230,738
Tax : 73,115 52,980 35,778
Net income/loss year: 344,959 267,843 194,960
Interest Paid: 163,855 150,985 123,538
Depreciation: 1,443 - -
Directors Emoluments: 18,984 16,272 13,770
Wages and Salaries: 168 124 -
Financial Income: 19,321 4,262 4,236
RATIOS
28/02/2006 28/02/2005 28/02/2004
Turnover per employee: 4740361.50 3789196.40 3113073.50
Net result /
Turnover(%): 0.01 0.01 0.01
Stock / Turnover(%): 0.02 0.01 0.00
Net Margin(%): 0.73 0.71 0.63
Return on Equity(%): 25.70 26.86 26.73
Return on Assets(%): 10.57 10.95 8.23
Net Working capital: 1342056.00 997097.00 729254.00
Cash Ratio: 0.68 0.49 0.50
Quick Ratio: 1.28 1.39 1.42
Current ratio: 1.70 1.69 1.44
Receivables Turnover: 8.68 12.40 17.42
Leverage Ratio: 1.43 1.45 2.25
Net Margin : (100*Net
income loss year)/Net sales
Return on Equity : (100*Net
income loss year)/Total equity
Return on Assets : (100*Net
income loss year)/Total fixed assets
Net Working capital : Total
current assets - Total short term liabilities
Cash Ratio : Cash Bank
securities/Total short term liabilities
Quick Ratio : (Cash Bank
securities+Receivables)/Total Short term liabilities
Current ratio : Total
current assets/Total short term liabilities
Inventory Turnover :
(360*Inventories)/Net sales
Receivables Turnover :
(Receivable*360)/Net sales
Leverage Ratio : Total
liabilities/(Total equity-Intangible assets)
FINANCIAL COMMENTS
AUDITORS' REPORT:
WE WOULD LIKE TO DRAW ATTENTION TO NOTE 6
WHICH DOES NOT DISCLOSE THE EFFECTIVE INTEREST RATE FOR BANK FACILITIES. NON
DISCLOSURE IS DUE TO THE SPECIFIC REQUEST OF THE DIRECTORS.
THE FINANCIAL CONDITION OF THE COMPANY WAS
SEEN TO BE FAIR IN VIEW OF THE FOLLOWING:
NET WORTH:
THE BALANCE SHEET WAS CONSIDERED PASSABLE
WITH NET WORTH IMPROVED BY 34.59% FROM S$997,097 IN FY 2005 TO S$1,342,056 IN
FY 2006. THIS WAS DUE TO HIGHER ACCUMULATED PROFIT OF S$989,056 (2005: S$644,097);
A RISE OF 53.56% FROM THE PRIOR FINANCIAL YEAR.
LEVERAGE:
IN THE SHORT-TERM, SUBJECT WAS LARGELY
FINANCED BY TRADE CREDITORS WHICH MADE UP 56.19% (2005: 28.68%) OF THE TOTAL
CURRENT LIABILITIES AND AMOUNTED TO S$1,079,942 (2005: S$415,421).
AMOUNT DUE TO BANKS OF S$758,532 (2005:
S$969,196) CONSISTED OF:
-BILLS PAYABLES - 2006: S$758,532 (2005:
S$969,196)
IN ALL, LEVERAGE RATIO FELL FROM 1.45 TIMES
TO 1.43 TIMES AS A RESULT OF A SLIGHTLY GREATER RISE IN TOTAL EQUITY THAN TOTAL
LIABILITIES.
LIQUIDITY:
IN GENERAL, SUBJECT'S LIQUIDITY SITUATION WAS
PASSABLE AS SEEN FROM THE CHANGES IN NET WORKING CAPITAL AND LIQUIDITY RATIOS.
CURRENT RATIO ROSE TO 1.70 TIMES, UP FROM 1.69 TIMES AND QUICK RATIO FELL TO
1.28 TIMES FROM 1.39 TIMES IN FY 2005.
NET WORKING CAPITAL IMPROVED BY 34.59% FROM
S$997,097 IN FY 2005 TO S$1,342,056.
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS COMPRISE OF:
-FIXED DEPOSITS - 2006: S$1,166,155 (2005:
S$605,837)
-CASH AND BANK BALANCES - 2006: S$147,669
(2005: S$98,839)
PROFITABILITY:
REVENUE POSTED AN INCREASE OF 25.10% FROM
S$37,891,964 IN FY 2004 TO S$47,403,615 AND NET PROFIT ROSE BY 28.79% TO
S$344,959 (2005: S$267,843). HENCE, NET MARGIN ROSE TO 0.73% (2005: 0.71%).
DEBT SERVICING:
DEBT SERVICING PROBLEMS MIGHT NOT BE EXPECTED
IF REVENUE AND EARNINGS CAN BE MAINTAINED AND PAYMENT BY TRADE DEBTORS ARE
FORTHCOMING.
AVERAGE COLLECTION PERIOD HAS SHORTENED FROM
12.40 DAYS TO 8.68 DAYS. A SHORTER AVERAGE COLLECTION PERIOD POSES LESSER RISK
OF TURNING INTO BAD DEBTS. HOWEVER, IT IS STILL WORTH NOTING THAT DEBT
SERVICING ABILITY MAY BE AFFECTED IF TRADE RECEIVABLES ARE NON FORTHCOMING.
NOTES TO THE
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS:
BILLS PAYABLES
THE BILLS PAYABLES ARE SECURED BY PLEDGE OF COMPANY'S
FIXED DEPOSIT AND PERSONAL GUARANTEE EXECUTED BY A THIRD PARTY. THE FINANCING
TERM UNDER THE BILLS PAYABLES FACILITY IS SUBJECT TO A MAXIMUM TENOR OF 120
DAYS.
BACKGROUND/OPERATION
THE COMPANY WAS INCORPORATED IN THE
AS AT 21/08/2007, THE COMPANY HAS ISSUED AND
PAID-UP CAPITAL OF 1,059,000 SHARES OF A VALUE OF S$1,059,000.
PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES:
SUBJECT IS REGISTERED WITH THE ACCOUNTING
& CORPORATE REGULATORY AUTHORITY (ACRA) TO BE PRINCIPALLY ENGAGED IN THE
BUSINESS OF:
1) WHOLESALE OF CHEMICALS AND CHEMICAL
PRODUCTS; WHOLESALE TRADE NEC
2) WHOLESALE OF AGRICULTURAL RAW MATERIAL,
LIVE ANIMALS, FOOD, BEVERAGES AND TOBACCO;
GENERAL IMPORTERS & EXPORTERS & COMMISSION AGENICES
DURING THE FINANCIAL YEAR UNDER REVIEW, THE
PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES OF THE COMPANY CONSIST OF IMPORTERS AND EXPORTERS OF
GENERAL MERCHANDISE.
FROM THE TELE-INTERVIEW CONDUCTED ON
24/08/2007, THE FOLLOWING WAS GATHERED:
SUBJECT ENGAGES IN THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES:
* TRADING OF CHEMICALS
IMPORT COUNTRIES:
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EXPORT COUNTRIES:
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THE SUBJECT DOES EXPORTS.
THE STAFF DOES NOT KNOW WHETHER THE SUBJECT DOES
SELL LOCALLY.
NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES:
* COMPANY - 2007: LESS THAN 10
NO OTHER TRADE INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE ON
24/08/2007.
THE GIRA INVESTMENTS LIMITED IS THE
IMMEDIATE/ULTIMATE HOLDING COMPANY, INCORPORATED IN
NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES (28 FEBRUARY):
* COMPANY - 2006: NOT AVAILABLE (2005: NOT
AVAILABLE)
* GROUP
- 2006: - (2005: -)
REGISTERED AND BUSINESS ADDRESS:
#06-05
- RENTED PREMISE
- OWNED BY AFRO-ASIA SHIPPING COMPANY (PTE)
LTD
- DATE OF CHANGE OF ADDRESS: 01/02/2000
WEBSITE:
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EMAIL:
MANAGEMENT
THE DIRECTORS AT THE TIME OF THE REPORT ARE:
1) NG GUAT CHING, A SINGAPOREAN
- HOLDS NO OTHER DIRECTORSHIP IN OUR
DATABASE.
2) SALEHA BINTE OSMAN, A SINGAPOREAN
- HOLDS NO OTHER DIRECTORSHIP IN OUR DATABASE.
Investment Grade
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EXTERNAL ACCOUNTS HAVE REMAINED SUBSTANTIALLY IN SURPLUS,
CONTRIBUTED TO THE DYNAMISM OF THE ELECTRONICS AND PHARMACEUTICALS SECTORS AND
TO REPATRIATION OF PROFITS FROM
THE GOVERNMENT USES FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT TO DEVELOP
PRIORITY SECTORS (ELECTRONICS, CHEMICALS, BIOTECHNOLOGY). THE AIM IS TO
ENCOURAGE THE GROWTH OF HIGH ADDED-VALUE ACTIVITIES AND TURN
CERTAIN SECTORS (MEDIA, LEGAL AND FINANCIAL SERVICES) ARE HOWEVER ONLY PARTIALLY OPEN TO FOREIGN INVESTMENT. THESE SECTORS ARE SLOWLY OPENING UP, BUT THE PROGRESS IS SLOW.
AFTER HIGH GROWTH IN 2006, BUOYED BY THE DYNAMISM OF BOTH EXPORTS AND HOUSEHOLD CONSUMPTION, A SLOWDOWN IS EXPECTED IN 2007.
ASSETS
WEAKNESSES
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL TRADE SECTOR
PAST PERFORMANCE
DOMESTIC WHOLESALE TRADE
INDEX
THE OVERALL DOMESTIC
WHOLESALE TRADE DECLINED BY 7.5% IN Q1 2007. EXCLUDING PETROLEUM, DOMESTIC SALES
FELL BY 7.4%. SECTORS OF ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS, SHIP
HOWEVER, WHOLESALERS OF
FOOD, BEVERAGES AND TOBACCO REGISTERED HIGHER TURNOVER OF 5.4%.
FOREIGN WHOLESALE TRADE
INDEX
THE OVERALL FOREIGN
WHOLESALE TRADE IN QUARTER 1 2007 FELL BY 7.6%. EXCLUDING PETROLEUM, FOREIGN
SALES DECLINED BY 8.0%. MOST WHOLESALE SECTORS REPORTED LOWER OVERSEAS RECEIPTS
IN QUARTER 1 2007 COMPARED TO THE PREVIOUS QUARTER, EXCEPT HOUSEHOLD EQUIPMENT
AND FURNITURE SECTOR. SHIP CHANDLERS & BUNKERING REPORTED THE LARGEST
DECLINE OF 18.3% IN QUARTER 1 2007, FOLLOWED BY FOOD BEVERAGES & TOBACCO
SECTOR OF 17.7%.
RETAIL TRADE
THE OVERALL RETAIL SALES
ROSE MARGINALLY BY 0.7% IN QUARTER 2 2007, COMPARED TO QUARTER 2 2006.
EXCLUDING MOTOR VEHICLES, RETAIL SALES ROSE BY 5.1%. SALES OF OPTICAL GOODS
& BOOKS, FURNITURE & HOUSEHOLD EQUIPMENT AND SUPERMARKETS ENJOYED
STRONG GROWTHS OVER A YEAR AGO. PROVISION & SUNDRY SHOPS, WATCHES AND
JEWELLERY, DEPARTMENT STORES AND WEARING APPAREL & FOOTWEAR SECTORS ALSO
REPORTED HIGHER SALES OF 4.35 TO 5.9% RESPECTIVELY.
HOWEVER, RETAILERS OF MOTOR
VEHICLES, FOOD & BEVERAGES, TELECOMMUNICATIONS APPARATUS & COMPUTERS
AND PETROL SERVICES STATIONS REPORTED LOWER SALES.
OUTLOOK
GENERALLY, WHOLESALERS
EXPECT TO DO WELL FOR THE NEXT 6 MONTHS, WITH A POSITIVE NET WEIGHTED BALANCE
OF 17%. DEALERS OF FOOD & BEVERAGES, TROPICAL PRODUCE, TEXTILES &
LEATHER GOODS AND HOUSEHOLD ELECTRICAL APPLIANCE & EQUIPMENT ARE AMONG
THOSE WHO ARE OPTIMISTIC.
RETAIL TRADE FIRMS
ANTICIPATE BUSINESS TO BE LESS BRISK FOR THE NEXT 6 MONTHS. IN PARTICULAR,
DEPARTMENT STORES, SUPERMARKETS AND RETAILERS OF MOTOR VEHICLES EXPECT SLOWER
BUSINESS IN THE COMING MONTHS.
EXTRACTED FROM: MINISTRY OF
TRADE AND
SINGAPORE DEPARTMENT OF
STATISTICS
RATING EXPLANATIONS
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RATING |
STATUS |
PROPOSED CREDIT LINE |
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>86 |
Aaa |
Possesses an extremely sound financial base with the strongest
capability for timely payment of interest and principal sums |
Unlimited |
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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 |
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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 |
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41-55 |
Ba |
Overall operation is considered normal. Capable to meet normal
commitments. |
Satisfactory |
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26-40 |
B |
Unfavourable & favourable factors carry similar weight in credit consideration.
Capability to overcome financial difficulties seems comparatively below
average. |
Small |
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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 |
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<10 |
C |
Absolute credit risk exists. Caution needed to be exercised |
Credit not
recommended |
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NR |
In view of the lack of information, we have no basis upon which to
recommend credit dealings |
No Rating |
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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%)