MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report Date :

20th February, 2007

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

YOUNG BROS (PLASTICS) CO LTD

 

 

Registered Office :

Pailles en Queue Road, Elizabethville, Tombeau Bay

 

 

Country :

Mauritius

 

 

Financials (as on) :

30.06.2006

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

22.05.1998

 

 

Com. Reg. No.:

19769

 

 

Legal Form :

Private Limited Company

 

 

Line of Business :

Importer and distributor of plastic products for industrial and household use.

 

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 :

Usually Correct

 

 

Litigation :

Clear

NAME OF COMPANY

 

YOUNG BROS (PLASTICS) CO LTD

                            

 

ADDRESS

 

Pailles en Queue Road

ELIZABETHVILLE,

TOMBEAU BAY

 

 

TEL

 

(230) 247-2114

 

 

FAX

 

(230) 247-2156

 

 

EMAIL

 

youngbro@intnet.mu

 

 

INCORPORATED

 

22.05.1998

 

 

STATUS

 

Private

 

 

CO. NO.

 

19769

 

 

 

DIRECTORS

 

Mr. Laval Nu Nam Young

Mr. Goerges Yuim Cheung Nu Nam Young

Mr. Lindsay Toy Chung Nu Nam Young

Mr. Gerard Eddy Nu Nam Young

Mr. Patrick Clifford Nu Nam Young

Mrs. Jeanine Colette Rizzo

 

 

SHAREHOLDERS                      SHARES

 

Mr. Laval Nu Nam Young

Mr. Goerges Yuim Cheung Nu Nam Young                                                           14,950

Mr. Lindsay Toy Chung Nu Nam Young                                                                14,960

Mr. Gerard Eddy Nu Nam Young                                                             11,960

Mr. Patrick Clifford Nu Nam Young                                                                      11,960       

Mrs. Jeanine Colette Rizzo                                                                                             11,960

 

 

ISSUED CAPITAL

 

RS7,774,000.-

 

 

ACTIVITIES

 

Importer and distributor of plastic products for industrial and household use.

 

 

SIZE

 

Subject operates at Elizabethville, Tombeau Bay.

 

 

IMPORTS

 

Company currently imports from South Africa, India and China.

 

 

EMPLOYMENT

 

50 - 75

 

 

FINANCE (2006)

 

Turnover:           MUR 79.5m

Profit:                MUR 3.6m

EPS:                MUR 1,405

 

 

BUSINESS ANTECEDANT

 

Young Bros (Plastics) Co Ltd is a leading importer and distributor of plastic products in Mauritius. The company imports a wide range of products which it distributes through its retail/wholesale outlets and also through a network of retailers and supermarkets. Subject has as part of its growth strategy diversified its product lines and turned to sources from India.

 

 

PRODUCT LINES

 

 

 

PRODUCT RANGE

 

 

 

BRANDS

 

 

 

OBSERVATION

 

The company has been trading quite satisfactorily during the financial year ending 30th June 2006. Despite the competitive environment, the subject has been able to achieve a sales of MUR 79.5m almost at par with 2004. However, profit recorded was MUR 3.6m as compared to a deficit of MUR 640,280 in 2005. The company is set to do even better in 2007 as it is reported that sales have been as per budgeted.

 

 

 

CREDIT OPINION

 

Buyer is a reliable player on the market and is generally prompt with payments.

 

 

BANKERS

 

The Mauritius Commercial Bank Ltd

Barclays Bank PLC

 

 

INCOME STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2006

 

 

RS

Turnover

79,548,610

Cost of sales

(52,897,746)

 

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Gross Profit

26,650,864

Exchange difference

371,959

Interest received

10,669

Insurance claim received

141,074

Profit on disposal of non current assets

22,615

 

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27,197,181

 

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Staff & labour costs

7,729,228

Full time directors' emoluments

4,284,689

Auditors' remuneration

42,000

Administrative expenses

1,424,812

Selling and distribution costs

6,334,586

Operating expenses

850,950

Depreciation

1,486,871

 

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(22,153,136)

 

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Profit from operations

5,044,045

Finance costs

(1,391,647)

Provision for retirement benefits

-

 

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Profit/ (Loss) for the year

3,652,398

 

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Earnings per share

1,405

 

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Dividend per share

-

 

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BALANCE SHEET - 30 JUNE 2006

 

 

RS

ASSETS

 

NON CURRENT ASSETS

 

Land

4,573,657

Motor vehicles

739,554

Furniture, fittings and equipment

2,362,532

Electronic equipment

635,611

 

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8,311,354

CURRENT ASSETS

 

Inventories

18,761,919

Trade and other receivables

6,265,819

Cash and cash equivalents

533,357

 

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25,561,095

 

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Total Assets

33,872,449

 

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EQUITY AND LIABILITIES

 

Capital & Reserves

 

Stated Capital

7,774,000

Accumulated losses

(3,369,003)

Revaluation reserve

2,270,204

 

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6,675,201

NON CURRENT LIABILITIES

 

Interest bearing borrowings

242,151

Provision for retirement benefits

4,421,304

 

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4,663,455

CURRENT LIABILITIES

 

Current portion of interest bearing borrowings

200,004

Bank overdrafts - (secured)

4,348,820

Trade and other payables

17,984,969

 

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22,533,793

 

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Total equity and liabilities

33,872,449

 

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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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