MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report Date :

18.12.2007

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

HONGFANG FLAVOR (KUNSHAN) CO., LTD.

 

 

Registered Office :

No. 267 Xinpu Road, Zhoushi Town, Kunshan, Jiangsu Province, 215337 Pr

 

 

Country :

China

 

 

Financials (as on) :

31.12.2006

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

Jun. 8, 1998

 

 

Com. Reg. No.:

007945

 

 

Legal Form :

Wholly Foreign-Owned Enterprise

 

 

Line of Business :

Engaged in manufacturing and selling additives and flavor.

 

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 100,000

 

 

Status :

Satisfactory

 

 

Payment Behaviour :

No Complaints

 

 

Litigation :

Clear


name & address

 

HONGFANG FLAVOR (KUNSHAN) CO., LTD.

NO. 267 XINPU ROAD, ZHOUSHI TOWN, KUNSHAN,

JIANGSU PROVINCE, 215337 PR CHINA

TEL      : 86 (0) 512-57663426  

FAX      : 86 (0) 512-57663418

 

 

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

 

INCORPORATION DATE            : JUN. 8, 1998

REGISTRATION NO.                  : 007945

REGISTERED LEGAL FORM     : WHOLLY FOREIGN-OWNED ENTERPRISE

CHIEF EXECUTIVE                                                           : MR. LIAO YINGCHONG (CHAIRMAN)

STAFF STRENGTH                    : 100

REGISTERED CAPITAL : USD 990,000

BUSINESS LINE                        : MANUFACTURING

TURNOVER                              : cny 55,350,000 (AS OF DEC. 31, 2006)

EQUITIES                                 : cny 8,990,000 (AS OF DEC. 31, 2006)

PAYMENT                                : AVERAGE

RECOMM. CREDIT RANGE       : up to usd 100,000

MARKET CONDITION                : AVERAGE

FINANCIAL CONDITION             : fairly STABLE

OPERATIONAL TREND  : steady

GENERAL REPUTATION           : AVERAGE

EXCHANGE RATE                     : CNY 7.39= 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 registered as a wholly foreign-owned enterprise at local Administration for Industry & Commerce (AIC - The official body of issuing and renewing business license) on Jun. 8, 1998.

 

Company Status: Wholly foreign-owned enterprise                                          

This form of business in PR China is defined as a legal person. It is a limited co. established within the territories of PR China with capital provided totally by the foreign investors. More than one foreign investor may jointly invest in a wholly foreign-owned enterprise. The investing party/parties solely exercise management, reap profit and bear risks and liabilities by themselves. This form of companies usually have a limited duration is extendible upon approval of Examination and Approval Authorities.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SC’s registered business scope includes manufacturing additives, flavor, seasoning, and selling its products.

 

SC is mainly engaged in manufacturing and selling additives and flavor.

 

Mr. Liao Yingchong has been chairman of SC since 1998.

 

SC is known to have approx. 100 staff members at present.

 

SC is currently operating at the above stated address, and this address houses its operating office and factory in the industrial zone of Kunshan. Our checks reveal that SC owns the total premise about 5,000 square meters.

 

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: WEB SITE 

 

 


http://www.jofont.cn . The design is professional and the content is well organized. At present it is in both Chinese and English versions.

 

E-mail: hongfang@jofont.cn

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: KEY EVENTS/RECENT DEVELOPMENT 

 

 


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

 


 

Rounded Rectangle: OWNERSHIP/MANAGEMENT BACKGROUND 

 

 


MAIN SHAREHOLDERS:

 
Name                                                               % of Shareholding

 

Liao Yingchong (Taiwanese)                                100

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: MANAGEMENT 

 

 


l         Chairman:

 

Mr. Liao Yingchong in his 50’s with university education. He is currently responsible for the overall management of SC.

 

Working Experience(s):

 

From 1998 to present                 Working in SC as chairman.

 

l         General Manager:

 

Mr. Huang Chongping, in his 40’s with university education. He is currently responsible for the daily management of SC.

 

Working Experience(s):

 

From 1998 to present                 Working in SC as general manager.

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: BUSINESS OPERATIONS
 BACKGROUND
 

 

 


SC is mainly engaged in manufacturing and selling additives and flavor.

 

SC’s products mainly include: food additives and flavor.

 

    

 

SC sources its materials 90% from domestic market, and 10% from Taiwan and Europe. SC sells 70% of its products in domestic market, and 30% to Taiwan and Southeast Asian market.

 

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

 

*Major supplier:

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Shanghai Aipu Flavor Co., Ltd.

 

*Major Client:

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Kunshan President Enterprise Food 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’s suppliers declined to make any comments.

 

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
 

 

 


Pudong Development Bank Kunshan Sub-branch

AC#37331441350008751

 

Relationship: Normal.

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

 BACKGROUND
 

 

 


Balance Sheet

Unit: CNY’000

 

As of Dec. 31, 2006

Cash & bank

2,470

Inventory

3,900

Accounts receivable

12,730

Advances to suppliers

1,070

Other receivables

1,260

Other current assets

0

 

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Current assets

21,430

Fixed assets net value

7,450

Projects under construction

0

Long term investment

0

Other assets

1,030

 

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Total assets

29,910

 

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Short loans

1,000

Accounts payable

3,970

Advances from clients

0

Taxes payable

310

Salaries payable

380

Other payable

15,230

Other current liabilities

30

 

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Current liabilities

20,920

Long term liabilities

0

 

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Total liabilities

20,920

Equities

8,990

 

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Total liabilities & equities

29,910

 

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Income Statement

Unit: CNY’000

 

As of Dec. 31, 2006

Turnover

55,350

Cost of goods sold

46,380

     Sales expense

3,740

     Management expense

3,730

     Finance expense

140

Profit before tax

1,380

Less: profit tax

80

Profits

1,300

 

Important Ratios

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2006

*Current ratio

1.02

*Quick ratio

0.84

*Liabilities to assets

0.70

*Net profit margin (%)

2.35

*Return on total assets (%)

4.35

*Inventory /Turnover ×365

26days

*Accounts receivable/Turnover ×365

84days

*Turnover/Total assets

1.85

* Cost of goods sold/Turnover

0.84

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: FINANCIAL COMMENTS

 BACKGROUND
 

 

 


PROFITABILITY: AVERAGE

l         The turnover of SC appears average in 2006.

l         SC’s net profit margin is average in 2006.

l         SC’s return on total assets is average in 2006.

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

 

LIQUIDITY: AVERAGE

l         The current ratio of SC is maintained in a normal level in 2006.

l         SC’s quick ratio is maintained in a normal level in 2006.

l         The accounts receivable of SC is fairly large.

l         The inventory of SC is average.

l         The short loans of SC are average.

l         SC’s turnover is in an average level, comparing with the size of its total assets.

 

 

LEVERAGE: FAIR

l         The debt ratio of SC is fairly high.

l         The risk for SC to go bankrupt is average.

 

Overall financial condition of the SC: Fairly stable.

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: REMARKS

 BACKGROUND
 

 

 


SC is considered small-sized in its line with fairly stable financial conditions. A credit limit of USD 100,000 appears 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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