MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report Date :

16th February, 2007

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

XIAMEN MCHEM PHARMA (GROUP) Ltd.

 

 

Registered Office :

20/F, Everbright, Bank Building, No. 81, Southern Hubin Road, Siming District, Xiamen, Fujian Province, 361004 Pr China.

 

 

Country :

China

 

 

Financials (as on) :

31.12.2005

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

24.07.1997

 

 

Com. Reg. No.:

07403

 

 

Legal Form :

Chinese-Foreign Equity Joint Venture Enterprise

 

 

Line of Business :

Engaged in importing and exporting medical products.

 

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 :

USD 100,000

 

 

Status :

Satisfactory

 

 

Payment Behaviour :

Regular

 

 

Litigation :

Clear

Company Name & Address

 

XIAMEN MCHEM PHARMA (GROUP) Ltd.

20/F, EVERBRIGHT, BANK BUILDING, NO. 81, SOUTHERN HUBIN ROAD, SIMING DISTRICT, XIAMEN, FUJIAN PROVINCE, 361004 PR CHINA.

TEL      : 86 (0) 592-2218988     

FAX      : 86 (0) 592- 2218616

 

 

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

 

INCORPORATION DATE            : july 24, 1997

REGISTRATION NO.                  : 07403

REGISTERED LEGAL FORM     : CHINESE-FOREIGN EQUITY JOINT VENTURE ENTERPRISE

CHIEF EXECUTIVE                    : MR. C. S. MURALIDHARAN (CHAIRMAN)

STAFF STRENGTH                    : 50

REGISTERED CAPITAL : CNY 68,000,000

BUSINESS LINE                        : TRADING

TURNOVER                              : CNY 287,400,000 (AS OF DEC. 31, 2005)

EQUITIES                                 : CNY   95,900,000 (AS OF DEC. 31, 2005)

PAYMENT                                : AVERAGE

RECOMM. CREDIT RANGE       : UP TO USD 100,000

MARKET CONDITION                : COMPETITIVE

FINANCIAL CONDITION             : FAIRLY STABLE

OPERATIONAL TREND  : FAIRLY STEADY

GENERAL REPUTATION           : well-known

EXCHANGE RATE                     : CNY 7.79 = US1$ AS OF 2007-1-15

 

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 

 

 


Note: SC’s correct company name should be the above stated one, instead of the given name- Xiamen MCHEM Pharm (Group) Ltd.

 

SC was registered as a Chinese-foreign equity joint venture enterprise at local Administration for Industry & Commerce (AIC - The official body of issuing and renewing business license) on July 24, 1997.

 

Company Status: Chinese-foreign equity joint venture enterprise

This form of business in PR China is defined as a legal person. It is a limited co. jointly invested by one or more foreign companies and one or more PR China controlled companies within the territories of PR China according to a certain proportion of capital investment. The investing parties exercise business management, share profits and bear all risks and liabilities of the co. together. The equity joint venture law requires that foreign party contribute not less than 25% of the registered capital, with no maximum. The joint venture usually have a limited duration of 10 to 50 years. Enterprise with large investment, long construction periods, low investment returns, introducing of advanced technology & advanced technology products which have good competition position in international market may extend beyond the 50 years limit.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SC’s registered business scope includes import and export of various goods and technologies (excluding the goods prohibited or limited by the country); wholesaling chemical raw materials and products.

 

SC is mainly engaged in importing and exporting medical products.

 

Mr. C. S. MURALIDHARAN has been legal representative and chairman of SC since 1997.

 

SC owns approximately 50 staff at present.

 

SC is currently operating at the above stated address, and this address houses its head office in the commercial zone of Xiamen. Our checks reveal that SC owns the total premise about 2,000 square meters.

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: WEB SITE 

 

 


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

 

Email: mchem@mchem.net  mchem@mchem.cn

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: KEY EVENTS/RECENT DEVELOPMENT 

 

 


No significant events or changes were found during our checks with the local Administration for Industry and Commerce.

 

 


 

Rounded Rectangle: OWNERSHIP/MANAGEMENT BACKGROUND 

 

 


MAIN SHAREHOLDERS:

 
Name                                                                                                  % of Shareholding

 

Matrix Laboratories (Singapore) Pte, Ltd.                                                             60

 

Gao Jingdong                                                                                                    40

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: MANAGEMENT 

 

 


l         Legal representative and chairman:

 

Mr. C. S. MURALIDHARAN, in his 40’s with university education. He is currently responsible for the overall management of SC.

 

Working Experience(s):

 

From 1997 to present                 Working in SC as chairman and legal representative.

 

l         General manager:

 

Mr. Gao Jingdong , born in 1967, with university education. He is currently responsible for the daily management of SC.

 

Working Experience(s):

 

From 1997 to present                 Working in SC as general manager.

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: BUSINESS OPERATIONS
 BACKGROUND
 

 

 


SC is mainly engaged in importing and exporting medical products.

 

SC’s products mainly include anti-HIV, central nervous system, cardiovascular, veterinary, agro-chemicals, veterinary drugs and bio-products.

 

SC sources its materials 30% from domestic market, and 70% from overseas market, mainly USA and Europe. SC sells 70% of its products in domestic market, and 30% to overseas market, mainly Southeast Asian market.

 

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

 

 

 

 

 


 

Rounded Rectangle: RELATED COMPANIES

 BACKGROUND
 

 

 


SC is known to have the following subsidiaries:

 

Shanghai MCHEM New Drug Development Co., Ltd.

 

Jiangsu Dafeng Pharmaceutical Chemical Co., Ltd.

 

MCHEM Laboratories Ltd.

 

MCHEM Pharmacy Co., Ltd.

 

MCHEM R&D Ltd.

 

 

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
 

 

 


China Everbright Bank Xiamen Branch

 

AC#:9860100303007208

 

Relationship: Normal.

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

 BACKGROUND
 

 

 


Balance Sheet (as of Dec. 31, 2005)

Unit: CNY’000

Cash & bank

118,990

Inventory

17,740

Accounts receivable

66,860

Other receivables

94,180

Prepaid expenses

440

Advances to suppliers

4,200

Short-term investment

39,460

Other current assets

613

 

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Current assets

348,000

Fixed assets

9,840

Fixed assets net value

5,810

Projects under construction

0

Long term investment

36,120

Other assets

70

 

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Total assets

390,000

 

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Short loans

70,530

Accounts payable

33,090

Other payable

1,690

Welfare expenses payable

500

Taxes payable

-10,730

Notes payable

199,000

Other current liabilities

20

 

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Current liabilities

294,100

Long term liabilities

0

 

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Total liabilities

294,100

Equities

95,900

 

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Total liabilities & equities

390,000

 

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Income Statement (as of Dec. 31, 2005)

Unit: CNY’000

Turnover

287,400

Cost of goods sold

267,780

     Sales expense

8,800

     Management expense

7,460

     Finance expense

5,620

Profit before tax

-2,280

Less: profit tax

0

Profits

-2,280

 

 

Important Ratios

 

 

as of Dec. 31, 2005

*Current ratio

1.18

*Quick ratio

1.12

*Liabilities to assets

0.75

*Net profit margin (%)

-0.79

*Return on total assets (%)

-0.58

*Fixed assets/Total assets

0.01

*Inventory /Turnover ×365

23days

*Accounts receivable/Turnover ×365

85days

*Turnover/Total assets

0.74

* Cost of goods sold/Turnover

0.93

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: FINANCIAL COMMENTS

 BACKGROUND
 

 

 


PROFITABILITY: FAIR

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

l         SC’s net profit margin is fair.

l         SC’s return on total assets is fair.

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

 

LIQUIDITY: AVERAGE

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

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

l         The inventory of SC is maintained in an average level.

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

l         The short loans of SC appear fairly large.

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

 

LEVERAGE: AVERAGE

 

l         The debt ratio of SC is average.

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 line up to USD 100,000 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/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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