MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report Date :

14.12.2007

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

ZHEJIANG CATHAYA TRADE AND DEVELOPMENT CO., LTD.

 

 

Registered Office :

No. 115, Tiyuchang Road, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province 311200 Pr

 

 

Country :

China

 

 

Financials (as on) :

31.12.2006

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

Jan. 1, 1999

 

 

Com. Reg. No.:

3300001005368

 

 

Legal Form :

Limited Liabilities Company

 

 

Line of Business :

Engaged in international trade.

 

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 USD200,000

 

 

Status :

Satisfactory

 

 

Payment Behaviour :

No Complaints

 

 

Litigation :

Clear


name & address

             

ZHEJIANG CATHAYA TRADE AND DEVELOPMENT CO., LTD.

NO. 115, TIYUCHANG ROAD, HANGZHOU CITY

ZHEJIANG PROVINCE 311200 PR CHINA

TEL      : 86 (0) 571-82891105    

FAX      : 86 (0) 571-83711153

 

 

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

 

INCORPORATION DATE            : JAN. 1, 1999

REGISTRATION NO.                  : 3300001005368

REGISTERED LEGAL FORM     : LIMITED LIABILITIES COMPANY

CHIEF EXECUTIVE                                                                   : MR. WU JIN’GEN  (CHAIRMAN)

STAFF STRENGTH                    : 38

REGISTERED CAPITAL : CNY6,000,000

BUSINESS LINE                        : TRADING

TURNOVER                              : CNY930,480,000 (AS OF DEC. 31, 2006)

EQUITIES                                 : CNY  23,340,000 (AS OF DEC. 31, 2006)

PAYMENT                                : AVERAGE

RECOMM. CREDIT RANGE       : UP TO USD200,000

MARKET CONDITION                : COMPETITIVE

FINANCIAL CONDITION             : FAIRLY GOOD

OPERATIONAL TREND  : STEADy

GENERAL REPUTATION           : AVERAGE

EXCHANGE RATE                     : CNY7.37= US$1

 

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 reregistered as a limited liabilities company at local Municipal Administration for Industry & Commerce (AIC-The official body of issuing and renewing business license) on Jan. 1, 1999.

 

Company Status: Limited liabilities co.

This form of business in PR China is defined as a legal person. No more than fifty shareholders 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 CNY 30,000.

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 operating import & export business; and selling machinery, light industry products for daily use, textile, building materials, household electric appliance, handicraft, communication equipment, hardware, packing materials, chemical products, feedstuff, and additive agent.

 

SC is mainly engaged in international trade.

 

Mr. Wu Jin’gen has been chairman of SC since 1999.

 

SC owns approximately 38 staff at present.

 

SC is currently operating at the above stated address, and this address houses its operating office in the commercial zone of Hangzhou. Our checks reveal that SC rents the total premise about 500 square meters.

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: WEB SITE 

 

 


http://www.zj-cathaya.com The design is professional and the content is well organized. At present the web is only in English version.

 

E-mail: frankchen@cathaya.cn

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: KEY EVENTS/RECENT DEVELOPMENT 

 

 


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

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: OWNERSHIP/MANAGEMENT BACKGROUND 

 

 


MAIN SHAREHOLDERS:

 

Name                                                                            % of Shareholding

 

Zhejiang Silk Group Co., Ltd.                                                      51

Shareholder's Union of Staff                                                        49

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: MANAGEMENT 

 

 


l         Chairman and General Manager:

 

Mr. Wu Jin’gen, in his 40’s with university education. He is currently responsible for the overall management of SC.

 

Working Experience(s):

 

From 1999 to present                Working in SC as chairman and general manager.

 

SC’s sales manager:

Ms. Hong Yan

Tel: 86-0571-82674958

Mobile Tel: 13516713653

Fax: 86-0571-82674958

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: BUSINESS OPERATIONS
 BACKGROUND
 

 

 


SC is mainly engaged in international trade.

 

SC’s products mainly include: chemical products, baby crib, baby stroller, baby walker, and baby jogger & umbrella stroller, etc.

 

      

 

SC’s brand is “CATHAYA”.

 

SC sources its materials 90% from domestic market, mainly Zhejiang province, and 10% from overseas market. SC sells 5% in domestic market, mainly Zhejiang province, and 95% to overseas market, mainly Hong Kong, European and American countries.

 

The buying terms of SC include Check, T/T, L/C, Check and Credit of 30-60 days. The payment terms of SC include T/T, L/C, Check and Credit of 30-60 days.

 

*Major Supplier:

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HANGZHOU YM HARDWARE MANUFACTURING FACTORY

 

*Major Customer:

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Zhejiang Tongtianxing Group 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 did not provide any name of trade/service suppliers and we have no other sources to conduct the enquiry at present.

 

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
 

 

 


Bank of China Xiaoshan Sub-branch

AC#803000128918093001

 

Relationship: Normal.

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

 BACKGROUND
 

 

 


Balance Sheet (as of Dec. 31, 2006)

Unit: CNY’000

Cash & bank

29,000

Inventory

150

Bills receivable

0

Accounts receivable

3,900

Other Accounts receivable

65

Accounts payable in advance

123,570

To be apportioned expense

0

Other current assets

15,315

 

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Current assets

172,000

Fixed assets

2,810

Long term investment

0

Other assets

0

 

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Total assets

174,810

 

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Short loans

10,000

Bills payable

0

Accounts payable

12,240

Taxes payable

1,670

Accounts received in advance

126,120

Other Accounts payable

890

Withdraw the expenses in advance

0

Other current liabilities

550

 

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Current liabilities

151,470

Long term liabilities

0

Other liabilities

0

 

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Total liabilities

151,470

Equities

23,340

 

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Total liabilities & equities

174,810

 

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Income Statement (as of Dec. 31, 2006)

Unit: CNY’000

Turnover

930,480

Cost of goods sold

885,770

     Sales expense

27,670

     Management expense

7,620

     Finance expense

500

Profit before tax

11,540

Less: profit tax

3,920

Profits

7,620

 

Important Ratios (as of Dec. 31, 2006)

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*Current ratio                                                     1.14

*Quick ratio                                                       1.13

*Liabilities to assets                                           0.87

*Net profit margin (%)                                         0.82

*Return on total assets (%)                                 4.36

*Inventory /Turnover ×365                                    1 day

*Accounts receivable/Turnover ×365                     2 days

*Turnover/Total assets                                        5.32

* Cost of goods sold/Turnover                              0.95

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: FINANCIAL COMMENTS

 BACKGROUND
 

 

 


PROFITABILITY: FAIRLY GOOD

l         The turnover of SC appears fairly good in its line.

l         SC’s net profit margin is acceptable.

l         SC’s return on total assets is fairly good.

l         SC’s cost of goods sold is high, comparing with its turnover.

 

LIQUIDITY: FAIRLY GOOD

l         The current ratio of SC is maintained in a fairly good level.

l         SC’s quick ratio is maintained in a fairly good level.

l         The inventory of SC is maintained in a fairly good level.

l         The accounts receivable of SC is maintained in a fairly good level.

l         The short-term loan of SC appears normal.

l         SC’s turnover is in a fairly good level, comparing with the size of its total assets.

 

LEVERAGE: AVERAGE

l         The debt ratio of SC is fairly high.

l         The risk for SC to go bankrupt is low.

 

Overall financial condition of the SC: Fairly good.

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: REMARKS

 BACKGROUND
 

 

 


SC is considered small-sized in its line with fairly good financial conditions. A credit line up to USD200,000 would appear to be within SC’s capacities.


 

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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