MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report Date :

28.12.2007

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

SIGNATURE  IMPEX  CO.,  LTD.

 

 

Formerly Known As :

BHARGAV  GEMS  CO., LTD.

 

 

Registered Office :

40/2  Soi  31,  Sukhapibal  2  Road, Dokmai,  Pravet,  Bangkok  10250

 

 

Country :

Thailand

 

 

Financials (as on) :

31.12.2006

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

1996      

 

 

Com. Reg. No.:

0105539075349

 

 

Legal Form :

Private  Limited  Company

 

 

Line of Business :

Engaged  in  importing  and  distributing  diamonds  and  gemstones  for  jewelry  production  business,  as  well  as  exporting  of  precious,  semi-precious  stone & jewelry  products  to  worldwide  market.

 

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


name

 

SIGNATURE  IMPEX  CO.,  LTD.

 

 

FORMER

 

BHARGAV  GEMS  CO., LTD.

 

 

SUMMARY

 

BUSINESS  ADDRESS                          :           40/2  SOI  31,  SUKHAPIBAL  2  ROAD,

                                                                        DOKMAI,  PRAVET,  BANGKOK  10250

TELEPHONE                                         :           [66]  2727-0297  

FAX                                                      :           [66]  2727-0298             

E-MAIL  ADDRESS                                :           -

REGISTRATION  ADDRESS                  :           SAME  AS  BUSINESS  ADDRESS

 

ESTABLISHED                                     :           1996      

REGISTRATION  NO.                           :           0105539075349  [Former : 1526/2539]      

CAPITAL REGISTERED                         :           BHT.  32,000,000  

CAPITAL PAID-UP                                :           BHT.  32,000,000  

FISCAL YEAR CLOSING DATE              :           DECEMBER   31            

LEGAL  STATUS                                  :           PRIVATE  LIMITED  COMPANY

EXECUTIVE                                          :           MR.  NILESH  KUMAR  BHOLABHAI  PATEL,  INDIAN

                                                                        MANAGING  DIRECTOR           

 

NO.  OF  STAFF                                   :           12

LINES  OF  BUSINESS                          :           DIAMONDS  &  JEWELRY  PRODUCTS

                                                                        TRADER 

                                                                         

 

CORPORATE  PROFILE

 

OPERATING  TREND                            :           STABLE                       

PRESENT  SITUATION                          :           OPERATING  NORMALLY                     

REPUTATION                                       :           GOOD  WITH  NORMAL  BUSINESS  ENGAGEMENT

MANAGEMENT  STANDARD                 :           MANAGEMENT  WITH  GOOD  PERFORMANCE                       


HISTORY

 

The  subject  was  established  on   July  8,  1996  as  a  private  limited  company under  the  registered  name  BHARGAV  GEMS  CO., LTD., by  Indian  group,  in  order  to  operate as a  jewelry  trader.

 

On  May  27,  2005,  subject  was  changed  its  name  to  be  SIGNATURE  IMPEX  CO.,  LTD.   It  currently  employs  12  staff.

 

The  subject’s  registered  address  was  initially  located  at  7/6  Soi  Suwansawat,  Rama 4 Rd.,  Thungmahamek,  Sathorn,  Bangkok  10120.

 

On  May  9,  2004,  it  was  located  to  1535/108  Chan  Rd.,  Thungwatdon,  Sathorn,  Bangkok  10120.

 

On  June  6,  2007,  the  registered  and  operation  address  was  relocated  to  40/2  Soi  31,  Sukhapibal  2  Rd.,  Dokmai,  Pravet,  Bangkok  10250.

 

 

THE  BOARD  OF  DIRECTORS

 

     Name

 

Nationality

Age

 

 

 

 

Mr.  Nilesh  Kumar  Bholabhai  Patel

 

Indian

28

Mr. Chailesh  Kumar  Gasanbai  Meenani

 

Indian

30

 

 

AUTHORIZED  PERSON

 

One  of  the  above  directors  can  sign  on  behalf  of  the  subject  with  company’s  affixed.

 

 

MANAGEMENT

 

Mr.  Nilesh  Kumar  Bholabhai  Patel  is  the  Managing  Director.

He  is  Indian  nationality  with  the  age  of  28  years  old.

 

 

BUSINESS  OPERATIONS

 

The  subject  is  engaged  in  importing  and  distributing  diamonds  and  gemstones  for  jewelry  production  business,  as  well  as  exporting  of  precious,  semi-precious  stone & jewelry  products  to  worldwide  market.

 

 

IMPORT

 

Diamonds and gemstones  are  imported  from  India,  Sri  Lanka,  Belgium  and  Russia.

 

SALES

 

Its  products  are  sold  by  wholesale  to  both  domestic  market  and  overseas  in  Germany,  France,  Belgium,  Canada,  Switzerland,  Italy,  Hong Kong,  Singapore  and  Taiwan.

 

 

SUBSIDIARY  AND  AFFILIATED  COMPANY

 

The  subject  is  not  found   to  have  any  subsidiary  nor  affiliated  company  here  in  Thailand.

 

 

LITIGATION

 

Bankruptcy  and  Receivership

 

There  are  no  litigation  on  bankruptcy  and  receivership  cases  filed  against  the  subject  found  at  Legal  Execution  Department  for  the  past  five  years.

 

Others

 

There  are  no  legal  suits  filed  against   the  subject  for  the  past  two  years.

 

 

CREDIT  

 

Sales  are  by  cash  or  on  the  credits  term  of  30-60  days.

Local  bills  are  paid   by  cash  or  on  the  credits  term  of  30-60  days.

Imports  are  by  L/C  at  sight  or  T/T  on  negotiated  term.

Exports  are  against  L/C  at  sight  or  T/T  on  negotiated  term.

 

 

BUSINESS  TRANSACTION

 

The  products  are  sold  by  cash  and  credit,  with the maximum credit given  at  30-60  days.  The subject  is found  to  have some delay  payment  from  customer,  but  they  can  negotiate.

 

 

BANKING

 

Bangkok  Bank  Public Co.,  Ltd.                    

[Head Office :   333  Silom Rd.,  Silom,  Bangrak,  Bangkok  10500]

 

 

EMPLOYMENT

 

The  subject  employs  12  staff  [office and  sales staff].

 

 

LOCATION   DETAILS

 

The  premise  is  rented  for  administrative  office  at  the  heading  address.  Premise  is  located in  commercial/residential  area.

 

 

COMMENT

 

Diamonds and gem stones especially from India, Sri  Lanka and Pakistan are very popular among Thai consumers due to their prices are lower than those from Belgium of South Africa. Middle-end jewelry products are mostly used diamonds from India as its quality and prices can be afforded  middle  income  earners.  The  subject’s  operating  performance  is  considered  satisfactory  and  the  business  is  growing  steadily. The  subject  anticipates  its  business  have  a  bright  prospect.

 

 

FINANCIAL  INFORMATION

 

The  capital  was  initially  registered  at  Bht.  4,000,000  divided  into 40,000 shares  of  Bht.      100  each.

 

The  capital  was  increased  later  as  follows:

 

            Bht.   6,000,000  on  December  13,  2001

            Bht. 20,000,000  on  December  19,  2002

            Bht. 32,000,000  on  April  11,  2006

           

The  latest  registered  capital  was  increased  to  Bht.  32,000,000  divided  into  320,000  shares  of  Bht.  100  each  with  fully  paid.

 

 

THE  SHAREHOLDERS  LISTED  WERE  :  [as  at  

April  30,  2007]

 

       NAME

HOLDING

%

 

 

 

Mr.  Nilesh  Kumar  Bholabhai  Patel

Nationality:  Indian

Address    :  12  Nanee  Nakar,  A.K. Rd.,  Suraj, India

  129,800

40.56

Mr. Bholabhai  Bagerbhai  Patel

Nationality:  Indian

Address    :  Tadesh  Rd.,  Mumbhai, India

81,600

25.50

Mrs. Jayaben  Bholabhai  Patel

Nationality:  Indian

Address    :  Tadesh  Rd.,  Mumbhai, India

40,800

12.75

Mr. Waichalee  Nilesh  Patel

Nationality:  Indian

Address    :  Tadesh  Rd.,  Mumbhai, India

38,800

12.12

Mr.  Behagay  Kumar  Bholabhai  Patel

Nationality:  Indian

Address    :  12  Nanee  Nakar,  A.K. Rd.,  Suraj, India

25,000

7.81

Mr.  Zailesh   Kumar  Kasanbhai  Beemani

Nationality:  Indian

Address    :  72  Waraja  Rd.,  Suraj,  India

2,000

0.63

Mrs.  Chinpa  Kumari  Shilesh  Kumar  Beemani

Nationality:  Indian

Address    :  72  Waraja  Rd.,  Suraj,  India

2,000

0.63

 

 

Total  Shareholder 

 

7

 

 

NAME  OF  AUDITOR  &  CERTIFIED  PUBLIC  

ACCOUNTANT  NO.

 

Ms. Vimol  Suthitivanich  No.  7840

 

 


 

BALANCE SHEET [BAHT]

 

The  latest  financial  figures  published  for  December  31,  2006  &  2005  were:

          

ASSETS

 

                                                                                                

Current Assets

2006

2005

 

 

 

Cash  in  Hand & at  Bank

239,844.51

468,609.16

Trade Accts. Receivable

73,681,039.02

27,179,998.68

Inventories

186,792,970.97

166,547,837.08

Other  Current  Assets

293,379.66

441,027.19

 

Total  Current  Assets                

 

261,007,234.16

 

194,637,472.11

 

 

 

Fixed  Assets

28,174,934.84

26,360,920.24

Other  Assets

26,100.00

256,210.34

 

Total  Assets                 

 

289,208,269.00

 

221,254,602.69


 

LIABILITIES & SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY [BAHT]

 

Current Liabilities

2006

2005

 

 

 

Bank  Overdraft

173,944.25

-

Trade  Accts. Payable  & Postdated  Cheque

223,322,753.04

155,728,601.57

Current  Portion  of  Hire-purchase  Contract

  Liabilities

 

308,763.48

 

-

Accrued  Expenses

4,460,701.42

4,284,999.79

Other  Current  Liabilities

136,272.98

251,627.46

 

Total Current Liabilities

 

228,402,435.17

 

160,265,228.82

 

Long  Term  Loan  from Financial  Institute

 

16,614,480.64

 

18,300,000.00

Long  Term Loan  from  Related  Person

11,291,432.13

22,736,942.98

Hire-purchase  Contract  Liabilities  Net of

  Current  Portion

 

591,796.67

 

-

Other  Liabilities

41,100.00

28,500.00

 

Total  Liabilities            

 

256,941,244.61

 

201,330,671.80

 

 

 

Shareholders' Equity

 

 

 

 

 

 Share  capital : Baht   100   par  value 

  authorized,  issued  and  fully 

  paid  share  capital  32000  & 200,000  shares  in

  2006 & 2005

 

 

 

32,000,000.00

 

 

 

20,000,000.00

 

Capital  Paid                      

 

32,000,000.00

 

20,000,000.00

Retained  Earning - Unappropriated                

267,024.39

[76,069.11]

 

Total Shareholders' Equity

 

32,267,024.39

 

19,923,930.89

 

Total Liabilities  &  Shareholders'  Equity

 

289,208,269.00

 

221,254,602.69

                                                 


 

PROFIT  &  LOSS  ACCOUNT

 

 Revenue

2006

2005

 

 

 

Sales                                         

196,050,306.01

68,221,082.31

Other  Income

4,021,998.52

221,818.45

 

Total  Revenues           

 

200,072,304.53

 

68,442,900.76

 

Expenses

 

 

 

 

 

Cost  of  Goods  Sold

190,690,491.83

63,692,855.85

Selling  &  Administrative  Expenses

7,458,592.10

4,218,906.30

 

Total Expenses             

 

198,149,083.93

 

67,911,762.15

 

Profit  Before  Interest  Expenses & Income Tax

 

1,923,220.60

 

531,138.61

Interest  Expenses

[1,377,561.68]

[182,348.91]

Income  Tax

[202,565.42]

[106,622.01]

 

Net  Profit / [Loss]

 

343,093.50

 

242,167.69


 

FINANCIAL  ANALYSIS

 

Annual  Growth  &  Profitability

 

 

Annual  Growth

 

2006

 

2005

 

Net  Sales

 

187.37

 

 

 

Operating  Profit

 

26.00

 

 

 

Net  Profit

 

41.68

 

 

 

Fixed  Assets

 

6.88

 

 

 

Total  Assets

 

30.71

 

 

 

Profitability

 

 

 

 

 

Cost  of  Good  Sold

 

97.27

 

93.36

 

Operating  Profit  Margin

 

0.98

 

0.78

 

S  &  A  Expenses

 

3.80

 

6.18

 

Interest Paid

 

0.70

 

0.27

 

Other  Revenues

 

2.05

 

0.33

 

Net  Profit  Margin

 

0.18

 

0.35

 

Earning  Per  Shares

 

1.07

 

1.21

 

No. of  Shares

 

320,000

 

200,000

 

Net  Sales  was  increased  by  187.38%,  Operating  Profit  was  increased  by  26.00%,  Net  Profit  was  increased  by  41.68%,  Fixed  Assets  was  increased  by  6.88%,  Total  Assets  was  increased  by  30.71%.


 

 

 

 

Compare  each  cost  with  sales, Cost  of  Good  Sold  was  increased  from  93.36%  to  97.27%,  Operating  Profit  Margin  was  increased  from  0.78%  to  0.98%,  S  &  A  Expenses  was  decreased  from  6.18%  to  3.80%,  Interest Paid  was  increased  from  0.27%  to  0.70%,  Other  Revenues  was  increased  from  0.33%  to  2.05%,  Net  Profit  Margin  was  decreased  from  0.35%  to  0.18%. 

 

Earning  Per  Shares  was  decreased  from  1.21  baht  per  share  to  1.07  baht  per  share.

 

 

 

Liquidity

 

 

Liquidity

 

2006

 

2005

 

Current  Ratio

 

1.14

 

1.21

 

Quick-Assets  Ratio

 

0.32

 

0.17

 

Current  Ratio  was  decreased  from  1.21  to  1.14,  show  Current  Assets  can  cover  Current  Liabilities,  Liquidity  Ratio  of  the  company  was  so  good,  Quick-Assets  Ratio  was  increased  from  0.17  to  0.32,  capacity  to  pay  Short  Term  Loan  was  not  good,  because  Current  Assets  without  Inventory  can  not  cover  Current  Liabilities.

 

 

Leverage

 

 

Leverage

 

2006

 

2005

 

D/E  Ratio

 

7.96

 

10.10

 

Times  Interest  Earned

 

1.40

 

2.91

 

            D/E  Ratio  was  decreased  from  10.10  to  7.96,  show  the  company  had  fund  from  Loan  more  than  fund  from  Equity,  investment  risked  of  the  company  is high,  Times  Interest  Earned  was  decreased  from  2.91  to  1.40,  capacity  to  pay  interest  paid  was   good.

 

 


Efficiency

 

 

Efficiency

 

2006

 

2005

 

Fixed  Assets  Turnover

 

6.96

 

2.59

 

Total  Assets  Turnover

 

0.68

 

0.31

 

Return  on  Assets

 

0.12

 

0.11

 

Return  on  Equity

 

1.06

 

1.22

 

Day’s  Inventories

 

343.00

 

878.87

 

Day’s  Receivables

 

135.30

 

143.43

 

Fixed  Assets  Turnover  was  increased  from  2.59  times  to  6.96  times,  Total  Assets  Turnover  was  increased  from  0.31  times  to  0.68  times,  show  the  company  could  use  Assets  so  efficiently,  Return  on  Assets  was  increased  from  0.11  to  0.12,  Return  on  Equity  was  decreased  from  1.22  to  1.06,  capacity  to  use  Assets  to  make  profit  was  good.

 

Day’s  Inventories  was  decreased  from  879  days  to  344  days,  and  Day’s  Receivables  was  decreased  from  144  days  to  136  days.

 

 

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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