MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report Date :

02.02.2007

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

UNIVERSAL WEATHER AND AVIATION INC

 

 

Registered Office :

8787 Tallyho, Houston, Texas 77061                      

 

 

Country :

United States               

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

08/02/1960

 

 

Legal Form :

Corporation – Private

 

 

Line of Business :

Provides international trip facilitation services for corporate aviation.

 

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 :

Good

 

 

Payment Behaviour :

Regular

 

 

Litigation :

Clear

 

 


IDENTIFICATION & EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

 

Company Name : UNIVERSAL WEATHER AND AVIATION INC

Trade Name(s)               :

Address                        : 8787 TALLYHO

City                              : HOUSTON                     

State/Province               : TEXAS                                

Zip Code                       : 77061                      

Country                         : UNITED STATES               

Telephone                     : 713 944-1622                

Facsimile                      : 713 943-4674               

Founded (D/M/Y)           : /  /1959

As of                             :

Sales / Revenue :

Net Income                    :

Total Equity                   :

Number of Employees    : 600  

Legal Form                    : Corporation - Private

Website                        : www.univ-wea.com

Opinion                         : up to $100,000

Business Activity           : The Subject provides international trip facilitation services for corporate aviation.

 

 

NOTE TO CLIENT

 

Contacted person;  Mr. Jim Coyle, Controller.

 

Mr. Coyle provided and confirmed general business information about the Company. He declined to provide detailed financial information.

 

The Subject has 600 employees at the provided address. Mr. Coyle was unsure of the worldwide figure.

 

Amount Requested:       3,500,000  

 

The amounts requested and advised are expressed in:   ZAR

 

 

LEGAL

 

Legal Form                                : Corporation - Private                    

Since (D/M/Y)                            : 08/02/1960

State/Province of Incorporation    : TX

Status                                       : ACTIVE

Previous Legal Form:

Company is NOT required to publish an annual financial report.

 

The Company is incorporated is in the State of Texas.

 

UNIVERSAL WEATHER AND AVIATION INC

8787 TALLYHO RD

HOUSTON, TX 77061-3420

 

Status: IN GOOD STANDING NOT FOR DISSOLUTION OR WITHDRAWAL through May 15, 2007

 

Registered Agent: MARJORIE E EVANS

8787 TALLYHO

HOUSTON, TX 77061

 

Registered Agent Resignation Date:

State of Incorporation: TX

File Number: 0016273000

Charter/COA Date: February 8, 1960

Taxpayer Number: 17510397361

 

 

Managers/Key Personnel

 

MR. RALPH J VASAMI                          President

MR. DOUGLAS D KELLEY                     Chief Financial Officer

MR. CHARLES G EVANS II                    Chief Executive Officer

MR. DAVID L DIULUS                            Vice President

MR. JIM COYLE                                                Controller

 

 

AFFILIATED ENTITIES

 

The Company has no affiliates.

 

SUBSIDIARIES

Tanzania

Tanzanite Jet Centre Ltd.

 

Cambodia

Helicopters Cambodia, Ltd.

 

China

Asia Operations Company, Ltd.

 

India

Aircon Airspares &  Services Pvt. Ltd.

 

Malaysia

Nusantara Aviation Services Sdn. Bhd.

 

Myanmar

Wah Wah Company Ltd.

 

Singapore

Universal Singapore Airport Service Pte. Ltd.

 

Taiwan

Asian Business Aviation Services Taiwan Ltd.

 

Thailand

Andaman Aviation Services Ltd.

 

Vietnam

T& T Company, Ltd.

 

Antigua/Barbuda

FBO 2000 Antigua Ltd.

 

Aruba

Universal Aviation Aruba N.V.

 

Guatemala

Air Station, S.A.

 

Mexico

UVavemex, S. de R.L. de C. V.

mexico@uvglobalnetwork.com

 

Panama

Aerosupport Ltda.

panama@uvglobalnetwork.com

 

Puerto Rico

Universal Weather and Aviation, Inc.

puertorico@uvglobalnetwork.com

 

Germany

FERAS Germany GmbH

germany@uvglobalnetwork.com

 

Spain

Universal Aviation Spain S.A.

United Kingdom

Universal Aviation (U.K.), Ltd.

 

Australia

Universal Aviation Australia PTY Ltd.

 

Guam

ACI Pacific, LLC

 

Argentina

Munser FBO

 

Chile

FBO Aerocardal, Ltda.

 

Colombia

Aerosupport Ltda.

 

Ecuador

JANEI, C.A.

 

Peru

Servicio Universal de Aviacion, S.A.

 

Uruguay

Munser FBO

 

 

BANKS

 

TX

Telephone:

Facsimile:

Account Number:

Account Manager:

 

Management declined to provide banking information about the company.

 

 

PAYMENT HISTORY

 

 BUSINESS   DATE  LAST  PAYMENT CREDIT   BALANCE  CUR 1-  31- 61-

 CATEGORY   REPTD SALE  TERMS      $        $      %  30  60  90  91+ COMMENTS

 ---------- ----- ----- ------- -------- -------- --- --- --- --- --- --------

 AIR TRANS  06-12 06-03 NET 30  17200    0        0   0   0   0   0   CUST  3 YR

 BLDG MATRL 06-12 06-12 VARIED  1100     100      100 0   0   0   0   CUST  2 YR

 

 CONST MACH 07-01 07-01 NET PRX 68000    38500    95  5   0   0   0

 FACTOR     07-01 05-05 NET 30  0        0        0   0   0   0   0

 FINCL SVCS 07-01 07-01 0000000 0        0        0   0   0   0   0   SATSFTRY

 FRGHT FWRD 07-01 04-06 NET 30  0        0        0   0   0   0   0

 RENTALS    06-10 00-00 NET 10  1400     0        0   0   0   0   0

 TELECOM    07-01 00-00 NET 30  400      100      100 0   0   0   0

 WAREHOUSE  06-11 06-11 VARIED  3800     3000     100 0   0   0   0   CUST  1 YR

 WAREHOUSE  06-12 00-00 VARIED  100      0        0   0   0   0   0   CUST  2 YR

 AIRCRAFT   04-08 00-00 NET 30  0        0        0   0   0   0   0   CUST 25 YR

 AIR TRANS  06-06 06-06 0000000 27400    14300    100 0   0   0   0   CUST 29 YR

 AIR TRANS  05-07 05-04 VARIED  24400    9300     0   0   0   100 0

 AIR TRANS  05-12 00-00 NET 30  1000     200      100 0   0   0   0   CUST 18 YR

 CELLUL/PAG 04-12 04-11 NET 30  1100     0        0   0   0   0   0

 COMPUTERS  04-02 00-00 NET 30  0        0        0   0   0   0   0

 COMPUTERS  06-06 06-05 0000000 11000    200      0   100 0   0   0

 CRED CARD  07-01 06-12 REVOLVE 46300    46300    100 0   0   0   0   CUST  6 YR

 DP SERVCS  06-06 06-03 0000000 0        0        0   0   0   0   0   CUST 11 YR

 DP SUPPLY  05-07 05-06 NET 30  95300    0        0   0   0   0   0

 FACTOR     05-05 00-00 VARIED  0        0        0   0   0   0   0

 FACTOR     04-06 00-00 NET 30  0        0        0   0   0   0   0

 FINCL SVCS 06-03 05-12 CONTRCT 0        0        0   0   0   0   0   CUST  1 YR

 GENERAL    04-10 97-12 NET 30  0        0        0   0   0   0   0   CUST  7 YR

 LEASING    06-06 00-00 CONTRCT 247900   0        0   0   0   0   0   CUST  1 YR

 MISC MANUF 06-07 06-06 VARIED  18600    0        0   0   0   0   0

 OFFC SUPPL 04-05 97-02 CREDIT  10000    0        0   0   0   0   0

 PAINTS     04-09 00-00 VARIED  0        0        0   0   0   0   0

 PETROLEUM  04-12 04-12 VARIED  200200   0        0   0   0   0   0   CUST  5 YR

 TELECOM    05-06 00-00 NET 30  100      0        0   0   0   0   0

 TELECOM    06-08 06-04 NET 30  100      0        0   0   0   0   0   CUST  1 YR

 ADMIN      05-05 00-00 CREDIT  0        0        0   0   0   0   0   CUST 37 YR

 CURRENT QUARTER                92000    41700    95  5   0   0   0

 

 Payment Trends

            INDUSTRY     BUSINESS        BALANCE  CUR 1-  31- 61-

 DATE      CUR    DBT       DBT             $      %  30  60  90  91+

 --------  ---    ---       ---          -------- --- --- --- --- ---

 20070100  0      5         0            41000    100 0   0   0   0

 20061200  0      6         0            40900    100 0   0   0   0

 20061100  0      5         0            41700    100 0   0   0   0

 20061000  0      5         0            33700    100 0   0   0   0

 20060900  0      4         0            30500    100 0   0   0   0

 20060800  0      5         0            29800    100 0   0   0   0

 

 Payment History - Quarterly Averages

                                         BALANCE  CUR 1-  31- 61-

 QUARTER  YEAR              DBT             $      %  30  60  90  91+

 -------- ------            ---          -------- --- --- --- --- ---

 Fourth   2006              0            41200    100 0   0   0   0

 Third    2006              0            31300    100 0   0   0   0

 Second   2006              10           38700    77  13  4   0   6

 First    2006              16           43200    84  0   0   3   13

 Fourth   2005              13           45600    88  0   0   0   12

 

 

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

Management declined to provide financial information about the company.

 

 

CURRENT OPERATIONS

 

NAICS Code:   4881      Support Activities for Air Transportation

NAICS Code:   488       Support Activities for Transportation

 

Number of Employees:             600  

 

Business Activity:

The Subject provides international trip facilitation services for corporate aviation.

 

Below is a list of services provided by the Subject.

 

Pre-Trip Support Services

Sample Flight Plans

Route Weather or Flight Planning Briefing

 

Security Briefs and Assessments

Climatological Studies

Preliminary Weather

Passenger Weather

Master Crew List (MCL) / APIS

TSA Waivers

Mexico Landing Permits

Border Overflight Exemption

Visa Waiver Program

Visa / Passport Assistance

 

Active Trip Support Services

In-flight Alerts

Ground / Home-base Notification

Air-to-Ground Communications

Catering Arrangements

Post-Trip Support Services

Customs Arrival / Departure Cards

 

Ground Services

Prepaid Airport Fees

Hotel Accommodations

Credit / Direct Bill Arrangements

Fueling Services

Executive and Aircraft Protection

Ground or Secure Transportation

Satellite / Cell Phone Rental

 

The provided address is the headquarters of the Subject. The Company also has office locations around the world.

 

 

PUBLIC RECORD

 

The following civil filings were found for the Subject:

 

Name Searched: UNIVERSAL WEATHER AND AVIATION INC.

Party Address: NA NA

TX

 

Creditor: UNIVERSAL WEATHER &  AVIATION INC

Debtors: ASPREY LEASING INC

Entered: 03/02/2000

Number: 200011173

Type: CIVIL NEW FILING

 

Name Searched: UNIVERSAL WEATHER AND AVIATION INC.

Party Address: NA NA

TX

Creditor: UNIVERSAL WEATHER &  AVIATION INC

Debtors: CORPORATE AIR MANAGEMENT INC

Entered: 09/18/2001

Number: 200147932

Type: CIVIL NEW FILING

Name Searched: UNIVERSAL WEATHER AND AVIATION INC.

Party Address: 21 SHETLAND ISLE CT

SUGARLKAND, TX 77479

Amount: $ 7,570

Creditor: UNIVERSAL WEATHER &  AVIATION

Debtors: HOOVER AVIATION INC

Entered: 05/25/1993

Number: 615820

Type: CIVIL JUDGMENT

Name Searched: UNIVERSAL WEATHER AND AVIATION INC.

Party Address: 12150 E BRIARWOOD AV

ENGLEWOOD, CO 80112

Amount: $ 18,005

Creditor: UNIVERSAL WEATHER &  AVIATION INC

Debtors: P C AIR CHARTER INC

Entered: 02/23/1994

Number: 630025

Type: CIVIL NEW FILING

Name Searched: UNIVERSAL WEATHER AND AVIATION INC.

Party Address: TX

Amount: $ 18,245

Creditor: UNIVERSAL WEATHER &  AVIATION INC

Debtors: CHAMPIONS AIR (dba)

Entered: 11/24/1998

Number: 709155

Type: CIVIL NEW FILING

 

Name Searched: UNIVERSAL WEATHER AND AVIATION INC.

Party Address: TX

Amount: $ 18,245

Creditor: UNIVERSAL WEATHER &  AVIATION INC

Debtors: GRAND HOLDINGS INC

Entered: 11/24/1998

Number: 709155

Type: CIVIL NEW FILING

 

Name Searched: UNIVERSAL WEATHER AND AVIATION INC.

Party Address: TX

Creditor: UNIVERSAL WEATHER &  AVIATION INC

Debtors: AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL AIRWAYS

Entered: 11/24/1998

Number: 709156

Type: CIVIL NEW FILING

 

Name Searched: UNIVERSAL WEATHER AND AVIATION INC.

Party Address: TX

Creditor: UNIVERSAL WEATHER &  AVIATION INC

Debtors: MGM GRAND AIR INC (dba)

Entered: 11/24/1998

Number: 709156

Type: CIVIL NEW FILING

 

Name Searched: UNIVERSAL WEATHER AND AVIATION INC.

Party Address: TX

Creditor: UNIVERSAL WEATHER &  AVIATION INC

Debtors: TREASURE SOLUTIONS INC

Entered: 09/07/1999

Number: 722113

Type: CIVIL NEW FILING

 

Name Searched: UNIVERSAL WEATHER AND AVIATION INC.

Party Address: TX

Creditor: UNIVERSAL WEATHER &  AVIATION INC

Debtors: J A R AIRCRAFT SERVICES INC

Entered: 09/08/1999

Number: 722177

Type: CIVIL NEW FILING

 

Name Searched: UNIVERSAL WEATHER AND AVIATION INC.

Party Address: TX

Creditor: UNIVERSAL WEATHER &  AVIATION INC

Debtors: AIR AMERICA HOLDINGS INC

Entered: 11/01/1999

Number: 724786

Type: CIVIL NEW FILING

 

Name Searched: UNIVERSAL WEATHER AND AVIATION INC.

Party Address: 1002 E VALENCIA RD

TUCSON, AZ 85706

Amount: $ 20,659

Creditor: UNIVERSAL WEATHER AND AVIA

Debtors: SUN WEST AVIATION INC

Entered: 03/07/2003

Number: 785662

Type: CIVIL JUDGMENT

 

Name Searched: UNIVERSAL WEATHER AND AVIATION INC.

Party Address: TX

Creditor: UNIVERSAL WEATHER AND AVIATION

Debtors: SUN WEST AVIATION INC

Entered: 01/02/2003

Number: 785662

Type: CIVIL NEW FILING

 

Name Searched: UNIVERSAL WEATHER AND AVIATION INC.

Party Address: TX

Creditor: UNIVERSAL WEATHER ETAL

Debtors: FAS AVIATION INC

Entered: 12/08/2006

Number: 879923

Type: CIVIL NEW FILING

 

Name Searched: UNIVERSAL WEATHER AND AVIATION INC.

Party Address: TX

Amount: $ 290,500

Creditor: UNIVERSAL WEATHER &  AVIATION INC

Debtors: RMS TECHNOLOGIES INC

Entered: 04/20/1994

Number: 9419906190

Type: CIVIL NEW FILING

 

Name Searched: UNIVERSAL WEATHER AND AVIATION INC.

Party Address: 8787 TALLYHO

HOUSTON, TX 77061

Amount: $ 21,956

Creditor: IRS

Debtors: UNIVERSAL WEATHER AVIATION INC

Entered: 10/11/1995

 

A search of bankruptcy courts revealed no record of the Subject filing for bankruptcy.

 

 

GENERAL COMMENTS

 

The Subject is a well established provider of international trip facilitation services for corporate aviation. The payment history shows the Company has been efficient with its payments. Thus, they are considered to be capable of handling normal business transactions.

 


 

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/normal.

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

 

 

 

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