MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report Date :

01.12.2007

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

LALBHAI KALIDAS AND COMPANY

 

 

Registered Office :

3 – A, Jain Tower, 3rd Floor, 17 Mathew Road, Opera House, Mumbai – 400004, Maharshtra

 

 

Country :

India

 

 

Financials (as on) :

31.03.2007

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

1910

 

 

TAN No.:

[Tax Deduction & Collection Account No.]

MUMM00034G

 

 

PAN No.:

[Permanent Account No.]

AAAFL0582E

 

 

Legal Form :

Partnership Concern with an Unlimited Liability of the Partners.

 

 

Line of Business :

Manufactuere, Exporter and Importer of Diamond Stones

 

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 :

USD 20000

 

 

Status :

Satisfactory

 

 

Payment Behaviour :

Usually Correct

 

 

Litigation :

Clear

 

 

Comments :

Subject is an old established concern having steady business. Trade relations are fair. Payments are usually correct and as per commitments.

 

The concern can be considered normal for business dealings at usual trade terms and conditions.

 

LOCATIONS

 

Registered Office :

3 – A, Jain Tower, 3rd Floor, 17 Mathew Road, Opera House, Mumbai – 400004, Maharshtra, India

Tel. No.:

91-22-40369999/23610122

Fax No.:

91-22-23635363

E-Mail :

lalbhaikalidas@hathway.com

Area :

650 sq. ft.

Location :

Rented

 

PARTNERS

 

Name :

Mr. Samil Mehta

Designation :

Partner

Date of Birth/Age :

30 years

Qualification :

Graduate

Experience :

10 years

 

 

Name :

Mrs. Bijal Mehta

Designation :

Partner

Date of Birth/Age :

29 years

 

BUSINESS DETAILS

 

Line of Business :

Manufactuere, Exporter and Importer of Diamond Stones

 

 

Products :

  • Diamonds
  • Jewelry
  • Solitaire
  • Rings, Ear Studs, Pendants
  • Journey Collection.

 

 

Exports :

 

Products :

Diamond Stones

Countries :

US

Hongkong

 

 

Imports :

 

Products :

Raw Material

Countries :

Belgium

 

 

Terms :

 

Selling :

Credit (90-120 days)

 

 

Purchasing :

Credit (90-120 days)

 

GENERAL INFORMATION

 

Customers :

Wholesalers

 

 

No. of Employees :

10

 

 

Bankers :

Oriental Bank of Commerce, Opera House Branch

 

 

 

Banking Relations :

Satisfactory

 

CAPITAL STRUCTURE

 

Capital Investment :

 

Owned :

Rs.5.000 Millions

Borrowed :

-

Total :

Rs.5.000 Millions

 

FINANCIAL DATA

[all figures are in Rupees Millions]

 

Particulars

 

 

 

31.03.2007

Sales Turnover

 

 

50.000

 

 

 

 

 

Expected Sales (2007-08) : Rs.100.000 Millions

 

LOCAL AGENCY FURTHER INFORMATION

 

Website details:

 

Subject is committed to provide the best value, quality, service and selection of certified diamonds and jewelry in the world. They are manufacturer, exporter, importer and traders of diamonds, solitaire, studs, jewelry, etc. Their mission is to offer each customer a special shopping experience. Their world class customer service team and jewelry experts have helped numerous satisfied customers to select the perfect diamond - the perfect treasure destined to be cherished forever.


Products

Subject is a unique blend of traditional values and leading-edge innovation. Their product range and aesthetic designs have evolved over nine decades of experience. They carry a vast variety of stock in Rounds and Princess: Round diamonds from 0.01- 2cts in various colors and clarity. Their specialty is the Prinsess cut diamonds from 0.02- 2 cts. They carry these parcels as matched pairs (loose, certified or mounted) and in sets for jewelry requirements. Their major supplier is a DTC Sight holder regularly supplying in White, Top Silver and Top Light Brown shades. Their wide product range includes:

 

 

Collection

The aura and allure of a diamond is undeniable. And for nearly a century, Subject has produced sparklers of rare beauty that have kept this mystery intact. Every item in their fabulous collection is designed and made with quality and style in mind. Their jewelers are dedicated to bringing you the finest jewelry available using only top-quality select stones. You can trust us for that special gift, perfect engagement ring or wedding band....they aspire to make each occasion a memorable one. Since inception, they have endeavored to make diamonds more accessible, transactions more convenient and the experience, as fulfilling as possible.


Assurance

Established in 1910, they have earned their stripes by supplying high-grade, brown diamonds to clients across the globe. As their reputation for consistent quality grew, so did their clientele and areas of business. The strong foundations laid down by the ancestors have assisted Lalbhai Kalidas to gain this position in the industry. Their mission is to enable their customers and their co-partners to be successful which has been their driving force since initiation. They believe in consistency and delivering results which are anything but ordinary.

Team

For over 9 decades, skill and knowledge have been passed on from one generation to the next. At subject employment is provided to those who share the company's high ideals of professionalism and integrity, blessed with excellent craftsmanship and a passion of excellence. The environment is geared to encourage innovation and constant upgrading of skills; individuals are given ample opportunities to exploit their potential within the framework of cutting edge manufacturing processes.


Subject enjoys the leadership in the Princess Cut Diamonds supplying to customers across the globe following the footsteps of its rich heritage.

 


CMT REPORT (Corruption, Money Laundering & Terrorism]

 

The Public Notice information has been collected from various sources including but not limited to: The Courts, India Prisons Service, Interpol, etc.

 

1]         INFORMATION ON DESIGNATED PARTY

No exist designating subject or any of its beneficial owners, controlling shareholders or senior officers as terrorist or terrorist organization or whom notice had been received that all financial transactions involving their assets have been blocked or convicted, found guilty or against whom a judgement or order had been entered in a proceedings for violating money-laundering, anti-corruption or bribery or international economic or anti-terrorism sanction laws or whose assets were seized, blocked, frozen or ordered forfeited for violation of money laundering or international anti-terrorism laws.

 

2]         Court Declaration :

No records exist to suggest that subject is or was the subject of any formal or informal allegations, prosecutions or other official proceeding for making any prohibited payments or other improper payments to government officials for engaging in prohibited transactions or with designated parties.

 

3]         Asset Declaration :

No records exist to suggest that the property or assets of the subject are derived from criminal conduct or a prohibited transaction.

 

4]         Record on Financial Crime :

            Charges or conviction registered against subject:                                                  None

 

5]         Records on Violation of Anti-Corruption Laws :

            Charges or investigation registered against subject:                                                          None

 

6]         Records on Int’l Anti-Money Laundering Laws/Standards :

            Charges or investigation registered against subject:                                                          None

 

7]         Criminal Records

No available information exist that suggest that subject or any of its principals have been formally charged or convicted by a competent governmental authority for any financial crime or under any formal investigation by a competent government authority for any violation of anti-corruption laws or international anti-money laundering laws or standard.

 

8]         Affiliation with Government :

No record exists to suggest that any director or indirect owners, controlling shareholders, director, officer or employee of the company is a government official or a family member or close business associate of a Government official.

 

9]         Compensation Package :

Our market survey revealed that the amount of compensation sought by the subject is fair and reasonable and comparable to compensation paid to others for similar services.

 

10]        Press Report :

            No press reports / filings exists on the subject.

 

 

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

 

MIRA INFORM as part of its Due Diligence do provide comments on Corporate Governance to identify management and governance. These factors often have been predictive and in some cases have created vulnerabilities to credit deterioration.

 

Our Governance Assessment focuses principally on the interactions between a company’s management, its Board of Directors, Shareholders and other financial stakeholders.

 

 

CONTRAVENTION

 

Subject is not known to have contravened any existing local laws, regulations or policies that prohibit, restrict or otherwise affect the terms and conditions that could be included in the agreement with the subject.

 

 

FOREIGN EXCHANGE RATES

 

Currency

Unit

Indian Rupees

US Dollar

1

Rs.39.67

UK Pound

1

Rs.81.78

Euro

1

Rs.58.46

 

 

SCORE & RATING EXPLANATIONS

 

SCORE FACTORS

 

RANGE

POINTS

HISTORY

1~10

6

PAID-UP CAPITAL

1~10

5

OPERATING SCALE

1~10

5

FINANCIAL CONDITION

 

 

--BUSINESS SCALE

1~10

5

--PROFITABILIRY

1~10

5

--LIQUIDITY

1~10

5

--LEVERAGE

1~10

5

--RESERVES

1~10

5

--CREDIT LINES

1~10

5

--MARGINS

-5~5

-

DEMERIT POINTS

 

 

--BANK CHARGES

YES/NO

NO

--LITIGATION

YES/NO

NO

--OTHER ADVERSE INFORMATION

YES/NO

NO

MERIT POINTS

 

 

--SOLE DISTRIBUTORSHIP

YES/NO

NO

--EXPORT ACTIVITIES

YES/NO

NO

--AFFILIATION

YES/NO

NO

--LISTED

YES/NO

NO

--OTHER MERIT FACTORS

YES/NO

YES

TOTAL

 

46

 

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%)

 


 

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.

 

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

 

 

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