MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report Date :

14.12.2007

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

SIELAMS INVESTMENTS CC

 

 

Registered Office :

311 Stephenson Road, Industrial Area, Pretoria West, Gauteng

 

 

Country :

South Africa

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

29 February 1988

 

 

Com. Reg. No.:

1988/006077/23

 

 

Legal Form :

Limited Liability Company

 

 

Line of Business :

Dealers in engines, gearboxes, vehicles spares, etc

 

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


COMPANY NAME

 

SIELAMS INVESTMENTS CC

 

 

TRADING NAME

 

ENGINE DEN

 

 

PHYSICAL ADDRESS

 

311 Stephenson Road

Industrial Area

PRETORIA WEST

Gauteng

 

 

POSTAL ADDRESS

 

P O Box 13687

LAUDIUM

0037

TELEPHONE NUMBER: 012 386 2786

FAX NUMBER:                          012 386 1756

 

 

MEMBERS

 

50%      G H MOOSA

50%      F MOOSA (Son)

 

 

ASSOCIATE COMPANIES

 

ERF 542 PROCLAMATION (PTY) LTD

PARAGON CHEMICALS GROUP PROPERTIES (PTY) LTD

 

 

BANKERS

 

FIRST NATIONAL BANK, Pretoria West Branch, Account Number 51011367046.  It was stated that the subject enjoys overdraft facilities to an extent of R3 million, secured by a letter of suretyship from PARAGON CHEMICALS GROUP PROPERTIES (PTY) LTD, the Members, movable stock and a cession of debtors.  Utilisation is stated to be to an extent of R1.9 million at present.

 

The subject also banks with HBZ BANK, Laudium branch.

 

 

DATE REGISTERED

 

29 February 1988

Registration Certificate Number: 1988/006077/23

 

 

MAJOR OPERATION

 

Dealers in engines, gearboxes, vehicles spares, etc

 

 

MAJOR SUPPLIERS

 

The subject imports most of its supplies and two of its major suppliers overseas are reported to be:

 

FADER AUTOPARTS  Malaysia

MOTORLAND

 

The subject also deals locally with:

 

TRANSVAAL MOTORS Pretoria

INTERCONTINENTAL

 

 

MAJOR CUSTOMERS OR BUSINESS SECTORS

 

Various industries and public

 

 

AREA OF DISTRIBUTION AND SELLING

 

South Africa

 

 

EXPORTS

 

Neighbouring countries

 

 

TOTAL EMPLOYEES

 

28

 

 

OTHER PREMISES

 

The subject is reported to have a branch in Durban

 

 

OWNED OR LEASED

 

The head office premises are reported to be owned by the subject and the Durban premises are leased.

 

 

MEMBERS CONTRIBUTION

 

R2

 

The following estimated financial situation was submitted:

 

STOCK                                                             R26 000 000

DEBTORS                                                         R  2 000 000

PROPERTY                                                      R11 000 000

GOODWILL                                                       R       60 000

HOUSE                                                             R     175 000

HOUSE                                                             R  1 200 000

FIXED ASSETS Computers                                R     124 000

CREDITORS                                                      R  1 500 000

OVERDRAFT fluctuates                                     R  1 900 000

MEMBERS LOANS                                           R     800 000

OTHER LOANS                                                 R     568 758

TURNOVER per month                  R5 000 000 – R  6 000 000

TURNOVER per annum                                      R70 000 000

           

 

AUDITORS

 

CORPORATE ACCOUNTANTS

 

 

YEAR END

 

FEBRUARY

 

 

INSURANCE BROKERS

 

THEBE HOSKINS

 

 

TRADE REFERENCES – FEBRUARY 2003

 

            PERIOD            HIGHEST          AVERAGE         TERMS             PAYMENT         EXPERIENCE

                                    CREDIT            CREDIT                                    PATTERN

 

1.         20 yrs               R1 000 000        R   800 000 -     30/60                30/60                Very good

                                                            R1 000 000        days                 days

 

 

TRADE REFERENCES – JUNE 2007

 

            PERIOD            HIGHEST          AVERAGE         TERMS             PAYMENT         EXPERIENCE

                                    CREDIT            CREDIT                                    PATTERN

 

1.         Old acc            open                 R1 000 000        30 days             30 days             Very good

 

 

CURRENT TRADE REFERENCES

 

            PERIOD            HIGHEST          AVERAGE         TERMS             PAYMENT         EXPERIENCE

                                    CREDIT            CREDIT                                    PATTERN

 

1.         4 yrs                 open                 R  50 000 -        30 days             30 days             Good

                                                            R100 000

 

 

COMMENTS

 

This is an established family business which is not a general credit seeker locally.  We have not traced dealings to an extent of US$1 500 000 DA terms and would prefer to see a far lesser amount spread and secured.

 

 

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

 

 

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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