MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report Date :

28.12.2007

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

SHANGHAI SOLAR ENERGY S&T CO., LTD.

 

 

Registered Office :

No. 555 Shennan Road, Xinzhuang Industry Zone, Minhang District, Shanghai, 201108 Pr

 

 

Country :

China

 

 

Financials (as on) :

31.12.2006

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

JAN. 27, 2000

 

 

Com. Reg. No.:

310112000238927

 

 

Legal Form :

Limited Liabilities Company

 

 

Line of Business :

Engaged in researching, developing, producing, selling, constructing and providing services of terrestrial solar cells and PV systems.

 

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 600,000

 

 

Status :

Satisfactory

 

 

Payment Behaviour :

No Complaints

 

 

Litigation :

Clear

 

name & address

 

SHANGHAI SOLAR ENERGY S&T CO., LTD.

NO.555 SHENNAN ROAD, XINZHUANG INDUSTRY ZONE, MINHANG DISTRICT, SHANGHAI, 201108 PR CHINA

TEL      : 0086-21-64895099       

FAX      : 0086-21-64898715

 

 

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

 

INCORPORATION DATE            : JAN. 27, 2000

REGISTRATION NO.                  : 310112000238927

REGISTERED LEGAL FORM     : LIMITED LIABILITIES CO.

CHIEF EXECUTIVE                    : MR. FU YUGANG (CHAIRMAN)

STAFF STRENGTH                    : 225

REGISTERED CAPITAL : CNY 100,000,000

BUSINESS LINE                        : MANUFACTURING

TURNOVER                              : CNY 859,786,000 (AS OF DEC. 31, 2006)

EQUITIES                                 : CNY 140,098,000 (AS OF DEC. 31, 2006)

PAYMENT                                : AVERAGE

RECOMM. CREDIT RANGE       : UP TO USD 600,000 (PERIODICAL REVIEW)

MARKET CONDITION                : COMPETITIVE

FINANCIAL CONDITION             : FAIRLY STABLE

OPERATIONAL TREND  : STEADY

GENERAL REPUTATION           : AVERAGE

EXCHANGE RATE                     : CNY 7.33650=US1$

 

Adopted abbreviations:

ANS - amount not stated

NS - not stated 

SC - subject company (the company inquired by you)

NA - not available          

CNY - China Yuan Renminbi

 


Rounded Rectangle: HISTORY 

 

 


SC was registered as a limited liabilities co. at local Administration for Industry & Commerce (AIC - The official body of issuing and renewing business license) on Jan. 27, 2000.

 

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 scope includes technology developing, manufacturing, selling and installing solar battery monolithic and modules, battery concomitant products and other new energy sources; solar technology research on security, sanitation and environmental protection, setting and checking the standard of solar technology, professional evaluation of innovative projects (with the quality of operating permits); producing, processing and selling solar materials; exporting its products and technology, importing machinery equipment, parts, raw materials and technology needed in manufacture (not enclosing commodity catalogue), excluding the items limited or forbidden by the state(with permit if needed).

 

SC is mainly engaged in researching, developing, producing, selling, constructing and providing services of terrestrial solar cells and PV systems.

 

Mr. Fu Yugang has been legal representative and chairman of SC since 2000.

 

SC is known to have approx. 225 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 Shanghai. Our checks reveal that SC owns the total premise about 8,000 square meters.

 

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: WEB SITE 

 

 


http://www.ssec-china.com/   The design is professional and the content is well organized. At present it is in Chinese, Japanese, English and German versions.

 

E-Mail: hr@ssec-solar.com

 

 

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: KEY EVENTS/RECENT DEVELOPMENT 

 

 


Date of change

Item

Before the change

After the change

2004-02-10

Registered capital

CNY 35,000,000

CNY 56,875,000

Shareholders

(Shareholding)

Shanghai Aerospace Automobile Electromechanical Co., Ltd. (70%), Shanghai Institute of Space Power Sources (30%)

Shanghai Aerospace Automobile Electromechanical Co., Ltd. (80%), Shanghai Institute of Space Power Sources (20%)

2005-05-23

Shareholders

(Shareholding)

Shanghai Aerospace Automobile Electromechanical Co., Ltd. (80%), Shanghai Institute of Space Power Sources (20%)

Shanghai Aerospace Automobile Electromechanical Co., Ltd. (70%), Shanghai Institute of Space Power Sources (12%), Shanghai Science & Technology Investment Co., Ltd. (18%)

2005-06-28

Registered capital

CNY 56,875,000

CNY 100,000,000

2007-07-23

Shareholders

(Shareholding)

Shanghai Aerospace Automobile Electromechanical Co., Ltd. (70%), Shanghai Institute of Space Power Sources (12%), Shanghai Science & Technology Investment Co., Ltd. (18%)

Shanghai Aerospace Automobile Electromechanical Co., Ltd. (70%), Shanghai Institute of Space Power Sources (9%), Shanghai Shenneng New Energy Investment Co., Ltd. (21%)

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: OWNERSHIP/MANAGEMENT BACKGROUND 

 

 


MAIN SHAREHOLDERS:

 

Name                                                                                                   % of Shareholding

 

Shanghai Aerospace Automobile Electromechanical Co., Ltd.                    70

Shanghai Shenneng New Energy Investment Co., Ltd.                               21

Shanghai Institute of Space Power Sources                                             9

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: MANAGEMENT 

 

 


l         Legal representative and chairman:

 

Mr. Fu Yugang, with university education. He is currently responsible for the overall management of SC.

 

Working Experience(s):

 

From 2000 to present                 Working in SC as chairman and legal representative.

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: BUSINESS OPERATIONS
 BACKGROUND
 

 

 


SC is mainly engaged in researching, developing, producing, selling, constructing and providing services of terrestrial solar cells and PV systems.

 

SC’s products mainly include: solar modules, single crystal silicon photovoltaic module, multi-silicon photovoltaic module and PV power station.

 

    

 

SC sources its materials 80% from domestic market and 20% from the overseas market. SC sells 30% of its products to overseas market and 70% in domestic market.

 

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

 

*Major Suppliers*

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Shanghai Aerospace Automobile Electromechanical Co., Ltd.

 

*Major Customers*

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Shanghai Baike Solar Technology Co., Ltd.

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: RELATED COMPANIES

 BACKGROUND
 

 

 


SC is known to invest the following companies at present:

 

Ningxia Ninghu Solar Technology Co., Ltd.

Shanghai Baike Solar Technology Co., Ltd.

Shanghai Solar Energy Research Center

 

 

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
 

 

 


Industrial & Commercial Bank of China Caohejing Economic Development Zone Sub-branch

AC#1001266309004624908

 

Relationship: Normal.

 

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

 BACKGROUND
 

 

 


Balance Sheet

Unit: CNY’000

 

as of Dec. 31, 2005

as of Dec. 31, 2006

Cash & bank

29,073

30,445

Bills receivable

1,274

2,833

Accounts receivable

42,949

69,906

Other receivables

2,449

4,018

Advances to suppliers

7,416

7,915

Inventory

86,551

389,413

Other current assets

0

0

 

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Current assets

169,712

504,530

Fixed assets

120,811

148,348

Fixed assets net value

45,765

112,878

Projects under construction

75,046

35,470

Long term investment

2,249

16,683

Other assets

2,681

6,794

 

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Total assets

295,453

676,355

 

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Short loans

60,000

189,800

Bills payable

0

0

Accounts payable

22,112

174,685

Welfare payable

305

0

Advances from clients

709

19,271

Accrued payroll

0

0

Tax payable

4,074

-36,060

Other payable

6,398

12,315

Surcharge payable

22

0

Long-term liabilities due with in one year

31,000

0

Accrued expenses

0

3,259

Other current liabilities

0

0

 

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Current liabilities

124,620

363,270

Long term liabilities

40,070

172,987

 

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Total liabilities

164,690

536,257

Equities

130,763

140,098

 

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Total liabilities & equities

295,453

676,355

 

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Income Statement

Unit: CNY’000

 

as of Dec. 31, 2005

as of Dec. 31, 2006

Turnover

241,034

859,786

Cost of goods sold

203,220

825,392

Add: Income from other operations

15,644

7,986

     Sales expense

4,855

5,778

     Management expense

13,319

18,245

     Finance expense

2,805

8,816

Profit before tax

34,147

11,326

Less: profit tax

5,530

1,991

Profits

28,617

9,335

 

Important Ratios

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as of Dec. 31, 2005

as of Dec. 31, 2006

*Current ratio

1.36

1.39

*Quick ratio

0.67

0.32

*Liabilities to assets

0.56

0.79

*Net profit margin (%)

11.87

1.09

*Return on total assets (%)

9.69

1.38

*Fixed assets/Total assets

0.41

0.22

*Inventory /Turnover ×365

132 days

166 days

*Accounts receivable/Turnover ×365

66 days

30 days

*Turnover/Total assets

0.82

1.27

* Cost of goods sold/Turnover

0.84

0.96

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: FINANCIAL COMMENTS

 BACKGROUND
 

 

 


PROFITABILITY: AVERAGE

l         The turnover of SC appears fairly good in its line, and it increased in 2006.

l         SC’s net profit margin is fairly good in 2005 and average in 2006.

l         SC’s return on total assets is fairly good in 2005 and average in 2006.

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

 

LIQUIDITY: FAIR

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

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

l         The inventory conversion period of SC appears too long.

l         The accounts receivable of SC appears average.

l         SC’s short-term loan appears large.

l         SC’s turnover is in an average 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 average.

 

Overall financial condition of the SC: Fairly stable.

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: REMARKS

 BACKGROUND
 

 

 


SC is considered medium-sized in its line with fairly stable financial conditions. The large amount of inventory could be a threat to SC’s financial condition. A credit line up to USD 600,000 would appear to be within SC’s capacities upon a periodical review basis.

 


 

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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