MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report Date :

07.07.2007

           

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

FTM (MAURITIUS) LTD

 

 

Registered Office :

Sir William Newton Street, Port Louis

 

 

Country :

Mauritius

 

 

Financials (as on) :

30.06.2006

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

22.05.75

 

 

Com. Reg. No.:

2493

 

 

Legal Form :

Private

 

 

Line of Business :

Importer, distributor and wholesaler of pharmaceutical products, medical equipments, chemicals and disposables.

 

 

RATING & COMMENTS

 

MIRA’s Rating :

B

 

RATING

STATUS

PROPOSED CREDIT LINE

26-40

B

Unfavourable & favourable factors carry similar weight in credit consideration. Capability to overcome financial difficulties seems comparatively below average/normal.

Small

 

Status :

Moderate

 

 

Payment Behaviour :

Unknown

 

 

Litigation :

Clear

 

 


NAME OF COMPANY

 

FTM (MAURITIUS) LTD

                            

 

ADDRESS

 

SIR WILLIAM NEWTON STREET

PORT LOUIS

TEL: (230) 286-0660

FAX: (230) 286-0661

EMAIL: ftm@intnet.mu

 

 

INCORPORATED

 

22.05.75

 

 

STATUS

 

Private

 

 

CO NO

 

2493

 

 

DIRECTORS

 

Mrs. Aneeta MISRI

Mrs. Kaushalya DABYDOYAL

Mr. Subhash DABYDOYAL

Mr. Sudhir MISRI

Mrs. Maya VENCADASAMY

 

 

SHAREHOLDERS            SHARES

 

Mrs. Aneeta MISRI                                                         12,375

Mrs. Kaushalya DABYDOYAL                                        12,375

Mr. Subhash DABYDOYAL                                             37,625

Mr. Sudhir MISRI                                                           37,625

 

 

 

 

 

ISSUED CAPITAL

 

RS 1,000,000

 

 

CHARGES

 

Total indebtedness as at12.02.07 amounted to RS 85,678,000.

 

 

ACTIVITIES

 

Importer, distributor and wholesaler of pharmaceutical products, medical equipments, chemicals and disposables.

 

 

LOCATION

 

Company’s business address is at Janoo Lane, Pailles.

 

 

IMPORTS

 

Subject imports from sources in South Africa, UK, France & India.

 

 

EMPLOYMENT

 

30 – 50

 

 

BUSINESS ANTECEDANT

 

FTM (Mauritius) Ltd was formerly known as Fair Trade (Mtius) Ltd and was involved in import/export and acting as commission agent. Since 1989, the company diversified its activities into the distribution/wholesale of pharmaceuticals, chemicals & medical equipments and provides maintenance services.

 

 

DISTRIBUTOR FOR

 

Medtronic, USA

• Medic Aid, UK

Adelphi, UK

 

 

 

 

 

 

OBSERVATION

 

The company is a leading supplier to many different industries and sectors, Government Hospitals, Private Clinics, Retail Drugstores etc. FTM (Mauritius) holds exclusive representation for international laboratories as follows:

 

Cadila Pharmaceuticals, India

Glenmark, India

Cheminova, Spain

Healthilife, UK

Avonchem, UK

• Himalaya Drugs, India

• Fresenius Ltd, India

 

Subject has been associated with the installation of high-tech medical equipments and offers servicing & maintenance. The company is focused on supplying advanced-technology medical devices to hospitals and health care professionals.

 

 

FINANCE       (2006)

 

Revenue:                                   MUR 76.2m

Loss:                                        MUR 6.5m

 

During the financial year ending 30th June 2006, company’s revenue fell from MUR 80.6m to MUR 76.2m. Subject suffered a deficit of MUR 6.5m during the period. The market for pharmaceuticals is much competitive and number of operators has continuously been increasing. This sector is also highly regulated and distributors mark-up is fixed by the authorities since 2004.

 

 

CREDIT OPINION

 

Buyer is trustworthy and is a reliable player in the sector.

 

 

BANKERS

 

Union International Bank Ltd

Bank of Baroda

State Bank of Mauritius Ltd

 


 

FTM (MAURITIUS) LTD

 

BALANCE SHEET - 30 JUNE 2006

 

 

RS

ASSETS

 

NON CURRENT ASSETS

 

Furniture, fixtures, fittings and office equipment

4,602,151

Motor vehicles

7,804,479

Land

1,380,400

 

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13,787,030

Deposit on investment

12,300,000

 

 

CURRENT ASSETS

 

Inventories

22,884,099

Trade and other receivables

35,259,306

Cash and cash equivalents

357,449

 

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58,500,854

 

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Total Assets

84,587,884

 

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EQUITY AND LIABILITIES

 

Capital & Reserves

 

Stated Capital

1,000,000

Accumulated (losses) / Profits

(2,091,888)

 

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(1,091,888)

Cash on application for shares

9,450,000

 

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Shareholders' funds

8,358,112

 

 

NON CURRENT LIABILITIES

 

Obligation under finance leases

7,317,153

Interest bearing borrowings

479,000

Retirement benefit obligations

3,775,300

 

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11,571,453

CURRENT LIABILITIES

 

Bank overdrafts and LC Loans (secured)

26,091,642

Obligation under finance leases

3,431,626

Interest bearing borrowings

420,955

Trade and other payables

34,590,680

Taxation

123,416

 

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64,658,319

 

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Total equity and liabilities

84,587,884

 

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INCOME STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2006

 

RS

Revenue

76,215,567

Cost of sales

(61,795,286)

 

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Gross Profit

14,420,281

Interest income

1,419,129

Other income

5,985,299

Profit/ (Loss) on disposal of non current assets

391,864

Sundry income

3,989,855

 

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26,206,428

 

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Full time directors' emoluments

4,030,000

Administrative and other expenses

11,687,783

Staff costs

7,491,653

Auditors' remuneration

175,000

 

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(23,384,436)

 

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Profit from operations before:-

2,821,992

Finance costs

(4,296,486)

Depreciation

(4,679,792)

Provision for retirement benefit obligation

(400,000)

 

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Loss for the year

(6,554,286)

 

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Loss per share

66

 

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Dividend per share

-

 

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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

 

 

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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