MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

Report Date :

24th February, 2007

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

SIGNATURE IMPEX CO., LTD.

 

 

Registered Office :

40/1 Soi 31, Sukhapibal 2 Road, Dokmai, Prawes, Bangkok 10250

 

 

Country :

Thailand

 

 

Financials (as on) :

31.12.2004

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

1996

 

 

Com. Reg. No.:

0105539075349

 

 

Legal Form :

Private Limited Company

 

 

Line of Business :

Manufacturing,  Designing  And  Exporting  Wide  Range  Of  Cutting  Diamonds  And  Jewelry  Products,  As  Well  As  Importing  And  Distributing  Of  Diamonds.

 

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

 

SIGNATURE  IMPEX  CO.,  LTD.

 

 

FORMER

 

BHARGAV  GEMS  CO.,  LTD.

 

 

SUMMARY

 

BUSINESS  ADDRESS                          :           40/1  SOI  31,  SUKHAPIBAL  2  ROAD,  DOKMAI,

                                                                        PRAWES,  BANGKOK  10250,  THAILAND

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                                   :           80

LINES  OF  BUSINESS                          :           DIAMONDS  AND  JEWELRY  PRODUCTS

                                                                        MANUFACTURER,  EXPORTER  AND  DISTRIBUTOR

                                                             

                                                             

CORPORATE  PROFILE

 

OPERATING  TREND                            :           STABLE                       

PRESENT  SITUATION                          :           OPERATING  NORMALLY                     

REPUTATION                                       :           GOOD  WITH  NORMAL  BUSINESS  ENGAGEMENT

MANAGEMENT  STANDARD                 :           MANAGEMENT  WITH  FAIR  PERFORMANCE             

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

HISTORY

 

The  subject  was  established  on  July  8,  1996  as  a  private  limited  company under  the  initially  registered  name  “Bhargav  Gems  Co.,  Ltd.,”   by  Thai  and  Indian  groups. On  May  27,  2005,  subject  was  changed  its  name  to  be    SIGNATURE  IMPEX  CO.,  LTD.    Its  business  objective  is  a    diamond  cutting and  jewelry  manufacture    for domestic  and  export  markets.    It  currently  employs  approximately  80  staff.   

 

The  subject’s  registered  address  was  initially  located  at  1535/108  Soi  Rungpetch,  Chan  Rd.,  Thungwatdon,  Sathorn,  Bangkok  10120.

 

On  April  11,  2006,  it  was  relocated  to  40/1  Soi  31,  Sukhapibal  2  Rd.,  Dokmai,  Prawes,  Bangkok  10250,    and  this  is  the  subject’s  current  operation  address.  

 

 

THE  BOARD  OF  DIRECTOR

 

     Name

 

Nationality

Age

 

 

 

 

Mr. Nilesh  Kumar  Bholabhai  Patel

 

Indian

27

Mr. Shilesh  Kumar  Kasanbhai  Bimanee

 

Indian

29

 

 

AUTHORIZED  PERSON

 

Any  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   27  years  old. 

 

 

BUSINESS  OPERATIONS

 

The  subject  is  engaged   in  manufacturing,  designing  and  exporting  wide  range  of  cutting  diamonds  and  jewelry  products,  as  well  as  importing  and  distributing  of  diamonds.

 

 

PURCHASE

 

Materials  and  accessories  are  purchased  from  local  suppliers.

 

 

IMPORT  

 

Diamonds   are  imported  from  India  and  Hong  Kong.

 

EXPORT

 

90%  of  the  products  is  exported  to  European  and  Asian  countries.  The  subject  planned      to  export   its  products  to  United  States  of  America  in  the  near  future.

 

 

SALES [LOCAL] 

 

10%  of  the  products  is  sold  locally  by  wholesale  to  traders.

 

 

REVENUE

 

In  2005,  the  subject’s  revenue  was  increased  around  10-15 %  from  the  previous  year.

 

 

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.

Exports  are  against    L/C  at  sight  or  T/T.

 

 

BANKING

 

Bangkok  Bank  Public  Co.,  Ltd.

 

 

EMPLOYMENT

 

The  subject  employs   approximately  80  staff.  

 

 

LOCATION   DETAILS

 

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

 

 

COMMENT

 

The subject’s business was good in the past  few  years due to demand of diamond  from jewelry industry had strongly grown,  as well as local consumption and exports of jewelry products were bright.

 

However,   market of jewelry  products  this year  is  likely  to slow down  from  various  factors  such  as   higher  oil  prices,  higher gold  prices and  high  inflation rate  as  well  as  consumption  scenario  is  likely  slow.

 

 

FINANCIAL  INFORMATION

 

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

 

The  capital  was  increased  later  as  following:

 

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   February  24,  2006 ]

 

       NAME

HOLDING

%

 

 

 

Mr. Nilesh  Kumar  Bholabhai  Patel

Nationality:  Indian

Address    :  12  Nani  Nagar,  A.K.  Rd.,  Suraj,  India

129,800

40.56

Mr. Zod  Phochai

Nationality:  Thai

Address    :  108/1  Moo  11,  Pomnoi,  Jaturus, Chaiyaphum

40,800

12.75

Ms. Nuengluck  Nakcharoen

Nationality:  Thai

Address    :  926/5  Moo  12,  Sukhumvit  Rd.,  Bangna,

                   Prakanong,  Bangkok

40,800

12.75

Ms. Duenroong  Chuasuwan

Nationality:  Thai

Address    :  94  Prawestai  Rd.,  Bangmulnark,  Pichit

40,800

12.75

Ms. Sunetta  Yuanhee

Nationality:  Thai

Address    :   4/41  Utsahakam  Rd.,  Sateng,  Muang, Yala

40,800

12.75

Mr. Shilesh  Kumar  Kasanbhai  Bimani

Nationality:  Indian

Address    :  72  Varaja  Rd.,  Saraj,  India 

25,000

7.81

Mr. Ragesh  Yeswont

Nationality:  Indian

Address    :  S.B.  Patil  Rd.,  Bombay,  India

2,000

0.63

 

 

Total  Shareholders

 

7

 

 

NAME  OF  AUDITOR  &  CERTIFIED  PUBLIC   ACCOUNTANT  NO.

 

Ms. Pimvalanch  Kaewnate         No.  5952

 


 

BALANCE SHEET [BAHT]

 

The  latest  financial  figures  published  for  December  31,  2004  &  2003  were:

          

ASSETS

                                                                                               

Current Assets

2004

2003

 

 

 

Cash   in   hand  &  at  Bank             

1,168,598.60

551,346.93

Trade  Accts.  Receivable

12,993,254.51

11,606,624.32

Inventories                      

56,026,851.94

21,627,705.14

Advanced  Paid

10,400,256.97

2,667,256.97

Other  Current  Assets                  

148,620.31

104,491.34

 

Total  Current  Assets                

 

80,737,582.33

 

36,557,424.70

 

Loan  to  Directors        

 

-

 

15,351,011.94

Fixed Assets                  

217,415.35

215,192.12

Other Assets                  

293,916.81

261,865.11

 

Total  Assets                 

 

81,248,914.49

 

52,385,493.87


LIABILITIES & SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY [BAHT]

 

 

Current Liabilities

2004

2003

 

 

 

Trade  Accts.  Payable

46,223,320.70

28,355,091.07

Accrued  Expenses

4,333,679.59

-

Accrued  Withholding  Income  Tax

20,384.55

-

Accrued  Income  Tax

38,780.76

-

Other  Current  Liabilities             

280,303.63

4,501,762.64

 

Total Current Liabilities

 

50,896,469.23

 

32,856,853.71

 

Loan  from  Directors

 

10,670,682.06

 

-

 

Total  Liabilities            

 

61,567,151.29

 

32,856,853.71

 

 

 

Shareholders' Equity

 

 

 

 

 

 Share  capital : Baht  100   par  value 

  authorized,  issued  and  fully 

  paid  share  capital   200,000  shares

 

 

20,000,000.00

 

 

20,000,000.00

 

Capital  Paid                      

 

20,000,000.00

 

20,000,000.00

Retained  Earning - Unappropriated                

[318,236.80]

[471,359.84]

 

Total Shareholders' Equity

 

19,681,763.20

 

19,528,640.16

 

Total Liabilities  &  Shareholders'  Equity

 

81,248,914.49

 

52,385,493.87


PROFIT  &  LOSS  ACCOUNT

 

 

Revenue

2004

2003

 

 

 

Sales                                         

32,221,730.76

53,552,137.39

Interest  Income

-

171,068.87

Gain  on  Exchange  Rate

-

1,984,468.04

Other  Income                 

420,000.00

2,727.27

 

Total  Revenues           

 

32,641,730.76

 

55,710,401.57

 

Expenses

 

 

 

 

 

Cost   of   Goods   Sold                           

29,177,337.09

48,371,279.43

Selling  &  Administrative  Expenses

3,272,489.87

6,425,638.30

Income  Tax       

38,780.76

59,446.60

 

Total Expenses             

 

32,488,607.72

 

54,856,364.33

 

Net  Profit / [Loss]

 

153,123.04

 

854,037.24

 

 


FINANCIAL  ANALYSIS

 

Annual  Growth  &  Profitability   

 

 

Annual  Growth

 

2004

 

2003

 

Sales

 

[39.83]

 

 

 

Operating

 

[1.11]

 

 

 

Net  Profit

 

[82.07]

 

 

 

Fixed  Assets

 

1.03

 

 

 

Total  Assets

 

55.10

 

 

 

Profitability

 

 

 

 

 

Cost  of  Goods  Sold

 

90.55

 

90.33

 

Operating  Profit  Margin

 

9.45

 

9.67

 

S&A  expenses

 

10.16

 

12.00

 

Other  Revenues

 

1.30

 

4.03

 

Net  Profit  Margin

 

0.48

 

1.59

 

Earning  Per  Shares

 

0.77

 

4.27

 

No.  of  Shares

 

200,000

 

200,000

 

Net  Sales  was  decreased  by  39.83%,  Operating  Profit  was  decreased  by  1.11%,  Net  Profit  was  decreased  by  82.07%,  Fixed  Assets  was  increased  by  1.03%,  Total  Assets  was  increased  by  55.10%.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Compare  each  cost  with  sales,  Cost  of  Goods  Sold  was  increased  from  90.33%  to  90.55%,  Operating  Profit  Margin  was  decreased  from  9.67%  to  9.45%,  S  &  A  Expenses  were  decreased  from  12.00%  to  10.16%,  Other  Revenues  was  decreased  from  4.03%  to  1.30%,  Net  Profit  Margin  was  decreased  from  1.59%  to  0.48%.

 

Earning  Per  Shares  was  decreased  from  4.27  baht  per  share  to  0.77  baht  per  share.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Liquidity

 

 

 

Liquidity

 

2004

 

2003

 

Current  Ratio

 

1.59

 

1.11

 

Quick - assets  ratio

 

0.28

 

0.37

 

 

Current  Ratio  was  increased  from  1.11  to  1.59,  show  Current  Assets  can  cover  Current  Liabilities,  Liquidity  Ratio  of  the  company  was   good,  and  Quick-assets  Ratio  was  decreased  from  0.37  to  0.28,  capacity  to  pay  Short  Term  Loan  was  not  good,  because  Current  Assets  without  Inventory  can  not  cover  Current  Liabilities.

 

 

 

 


Leverage

 

 

Leverage

 

2004

 

2003

 

D/E  Ratio

 

3.13

 

1.68

 

 

D/E  Ratio  was  increased  from  1.68  to  3.13,  show  the  company  had  fund  from  Loan  more  than  fund  from  Equity,  investment  risked  of  the  company  is  high.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



Efficiency

 

 

Efficiency

 

2004

 

2003

 

Fixed  Assets  Turnover

 

148.20

 

248.86

 

Total  Assets  Turnover

 

0.40

 

1.02

 

Return  on  Assets

 

0.19

 

1.63

 

Return  on  Equity

 

0.78

 

4.37

 

Day’s  Payable

 

578.24

 

213.96

 

Day’s  Inventories

 

700.88

 

163.20

 

Days’  Receivables

 

147.18

 

79.11

 

Fixed  Assets  Turnover  was  decreased  from  248.86  times  to  148.20  times,  Total  Assets  Turnover  was  decreased  from  1.02  times  to  0.40  times,  show  the  company  could  not  use  Assets  so  efficiently,  and  Return  on  Assets  was  decreased  from  1.63  to  0.19,  Return  on  Equity  was  decreased  from  4.37  to  0.78,  capacity  to  use  Assets  to  make  profit  was  not  good.

 

Day’s Payable  was  increased  from  214  days  to  579  days,  Day’s  Inventories  was  increased  from  164  days  to  701  days,  and  Day’s  Receivables  was  increased  from  80  days  to  148  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/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

 

 

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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