MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report Date :

18.01.2007

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

BROSE CHANGCHUN AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS Co., Ltd.

 

 

Registered Office :

No. 1177 Yingkou Road, Changchun Economic & Technological Development District, Jilin Province, 130031 Pr

 

 

Country :

China

 

 

Financials (as on) :

31.12.2005

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

MAY 27, 2004

 

 

Com. Reg. No.:

001786

 

 

Legal Form :

Wholly Foreign-Owned Enterprise

 

 

Line of Business :

Manufacturing and selling vehicle parts.

 

RATING & COMMENTS

 

MIRA’s Rating :

Ca

 

RATING

STATUS

PROPOSED CREDIT LINE

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

 

Status :

Moderate

 

 

Payment Behaviour :

Usually correct

 

 

Litigation :

Clear

 

name & address

 

BROSE CHANGCHUN AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS Co., Ltd.

no. 1177 yingkou ROAD, CHANGCHUN ECONOMIC & TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT, JILIN PROVINCE, 130031 PR CHINA

TEL: 86 (0) 431-84991067 

FAX: 86 (0) 431-84991067

 

 

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

 

INCORPORATION DATE            : MAY 27, 2004

REGISTRATION NO.                  : 001786

REGISTERED LEGAL FORM     : WHOLLY FOREIGN-OWNED enterprise

CHIEF EXECUTIVE                    : MR. KURT sauerngeimer (CHAIRMAN)

STAFF STRENGTH                    : 200

REGISTERED CAPITAL : EUR 11,000,000

BUSINESS LINE                        : MANUFACTURING

TURNOVER                              : cny   4,630,000 (AS OF DEC. 31, 2005)

EQUITIES                                 : CNY 96,540,000 (AS OF DEC. 31, 2005)

PAYMENT                                : AVERAGE

RECOMM. CREDIT RANGE       : UNDER SECURED TERMS

MARKET CONDITION                : COMPETITIVE

FINANCIAL CONDITION             : FAIRLY POOR

OPERATIONAL TREND  : fair

GENERAL REPUTATION           : AVERAGE

EXCHANGE RATE                     : CNY 7.77 =US$1 AS OF 2007-1-17

 

Adopted abbreviations:

ANS - amount not stated

NS - not stated 

SC - subject company (the company inquired by you)

NA - not available          

RMB - China Ren Min Bi Yuan

 

 

 


Rounded Rectangle: HISTORY 

 

 


Note: The correct address of SC should be the above stated one, and the given address - No. 577 Anchi Road, Anting, Auto Exhibition Center Building No.3, Shanghai belongs to Brose (Shanghai) Automotive Technology Consulting Co., Ltd. which is the newly established general headquarters of Brose Group in Asia.

 

SC was registered as a wholly foreign-owned enterprise at local Administration for Industry & Commerce (The official body of issuing and renewing business license) on May 27, 2004.

 

Company Status: Wholly foreign-owned enterprise

This form of business in PR China is defined as a legal person. It is a limited co. established within the territories of PR China with capital provided totally by the foreign investors. More than one foreign investors may jointly invest in a wholly foreign-owned enterprise. The investing party/parties solely exercise management, reap profit and bear risks and liabilities by themselves. This form of companies usually have a limited duration is extendible upon approval of Examination and Approval Authorities.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SC’s registered business scopes include developing and manufacturing vehicle electronic door panel module, glass riser, frame lock device, seat adjuster and its parts; providing related consulting services and after-sales services.

 

SC is mainly engaged in manufacturing and selling vehicle parts.

 

Mr. KURT sauerngeimer has been chairman of SC since 2004. SC owns approximately 200 staff 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 Changchun. Our checks reveal that SC owns the total premise about 16,000 square meters.

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: WEB SITE 

 

 


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

 

E-Mail: Frank.schreiber@brose.net.

 

Rounded Rectangle: KEY EVENTS/RECENT DEVELOPMENT 

 

 

 


SC’s former registered capital was EUR 5,000,000 and in Nov. 2005 it was increased to EUR 11,000,000.

 

Note: The mobile phone number client provided is 86 13844836673. We have tried this number repeatedly during the past days, but no body answered it all the time.

 


Rounded Rectangle: OWNERSHIP/MANAGEMENT BACKGROUND 

 

 


MAIN SHAREHOLDERS:

 
Name                                                  % of Shareholding

 

Brose International GmbH                               100

 

The Brose Group, founded in 1919 in Coburg, Germany, is one of the fastest growing international automotive suppliers. Worldwide, more than 8,600 employees work at almost 40 international locations in 20 countries.

 

Its business covers the development and production of Window Regulators, Door Systems, Seat Adjusters and Closure Systems. Especially in the business of Window Regulators and Door Systems, it is the world market leader. In average, every fourth car in the world is equipped with Brose products.

With the first plant set up in China 10 years ago, Brose has now 3 production and development facilities across over China.

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: MANAGEMENT 

 

 


l         Chairman and General manager:

 

Mr. KURT sauerngeimer, Germany, in his 40’s with university education. He is currently responsible for the overall management of SC.

 

Working Experience(s):

 

From 2004 to present                 Working in SC as chairman and general manager.

 

The provided contact person Mr. Frank Sereiber is a manager of Brose (Shanghai) Automotive Technology Consulting Co., Ltd. His telephone number is 86 21-38575515.

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: BUSINESS OPERATIONS
 BACKGROUND
 

 

 


SC is mainly engaged in manufacturing and selling vehicle parts.

 

The products include electric vehicle seat adjuster, manual drive seat parts, vehicle door lock and vehicle door systems.

 

    

 

SC sources its materials 85% from domestic market, and 15% from Germany. SC sells 90% of its products in domestic market, and 10% to Southeast Asian market and Europe.

 

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.

 

*Major Client:

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Brose International GmbH

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: RELATED COMPANIES

 BACKGROUND
 

 

 


SC is not known to have any subsidiary at present.

 

 

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
 

 

 


SC declined to release its bank details.

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

 BACKGROUND
 

 

 


Balance Sheet

Unit: CNY’000

 

As of Dec. 31, 2004

As of Dec. 31, 2005

Cash & bank

1,890

36,500

Accounts receivable

0

4,680

Accounts payable advance

1,890

780

Other receivables

40

14,060

Inventory

0

41,760

Prepaid expenses

0

420

Other current assets

0

0

 

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Current assets

3,820

98,200

Fixed assets net value

330

56,330

Projects under construction

9,370

17,130

Long term investment

0

0

Other assets

0

0

 

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Total assets

13,520

171,660

 

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Short loans

5,860

0

Accounts payable

0

40,340

Accounts receivable advance

0

0

Welfare expenses payable

0

50

Taxes payable

0

-4,090

Salaries payable

0

0

Other payable

0

32,750

Accrued expenses

30

6,070

Other current liabilities

0

0

 

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Current liabilities

5,890

75,120

Long term liabilities

0

0

 

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Total liabilities

5,890

75,120

Equities

7,630

96,540

 

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Total liabilities & equities

13,520

171,660

 

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Income Statement

Unit: CNY’000

 

As of Dec. 31, 2004

As of Dec. 31, 2005

Turnover

0

4,630

Cost of goods sold

0

4,240

     Sales expense

0

0

     Management expense

0

32,250

     Finance expense

0

60

Profit before tax

0

-31,930

Less: profit tax

0

0

Profits

0

-31,930

 

Important Ratios

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as of Dec. 31, 2004

as of Dec. 31, 2005

*Current ratio

0.65

1.31

*Quick ratio

0.65

0.75

*Liabilities to assets

0.44

0.44

*Net profit margin (%)

/

-689.63

*Return on total assets (%)

0.00

-18.60

*Fixed assets/Total assets

0.02

0.33

*Inventory /Turnover ×365

0

3292days

*Accounts receivable/Turnover ×365

0

369days

*Turnover/Total assets

0.00

0.03

* Cost of goods sold/Turnover

/

0.92

 


 

Rounded Rectangle: FINANCIAL COMMENTS

 BACKGROUND
 

 

 


PROFITABILITY: POOR

l         The turnover of SC appears poor in its line.

l         SC’s net profit margin is poor.

l         SC’s return on total assets is poor.

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 accounts receivable of SC is maintained in a normal level.

l         The inventory of SC appears fairly large.

l         SC’s turnover is in a poor 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 above average.

 

Overall financial condition of the SC: Fairly Poor.

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: REMARKS

 BACKGROUND
 

 

 


SC is considered medium-sized in its line with fairly poor financial conditions. Taking into consideration of SC’s background, general performance, as well as market conditions we would rate SC as an above average credit risk company. Credit dealings with SC are recommended under secured terms at present.

 

 

 

 

 


 

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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