MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report Date :

22.06.2007

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

HEBEI OXEN SPECIAL CHEMICALS CO., LTD.

 

 

Registered Office :

South Hongrun Road, Langfang Economic & Technology Development Zone, Hebei Province, 065001 Pr

 

 

Country :

China

 

 

Financials (as on) :

31.12.2005

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

Dec. 31, 2001

 

 

Com. Reg. No.:

1300001002075

 

 

Legal Form :

Shares Limited Company

 

 

Line of Business :

Manufacturing and selling fine chemical 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 :

Up To usd 250,000

 

 

Status :

Satisfactory

 

 

Payment Behaviour :

Regular

 

 

Litigation :

Clear

name & address

 

HEBEI OXEN SPECIAL CHEMICALS CO., LTD.

SOUTH HONGRUN ROAD, LANGFANG ECONOMIC & TECHNOLOGY

DEVELOPMENT ZONE, HEBEI PROVINCE, 065001 PR CHINA

TEL      : 86 (0) 316-5918337 

FAX      : 86 (0) 316-6082565

 

 

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

 

INCORPORATION DATE            : DEC. 31, 2001

REGISTRATION NO.                  : 1300001002075

REGISTERED LEGAL FORM     : SHARES LIMITED COMPANY

CHIEF EXECUTIVE                                                                    : MR. LV DEFENG (CHAIRMAN)

STAFF STRENGTH                    : 338

REGISTERED CAPITAL : CNY 30,000,000

BUSINESS LINE                        : MANUFACTURING

TURNOVER                              : cny 31,114,000 (AS OF DEC. 31, 2005)

EQUITIES                                 : cny 47,564,000 (AS OF DEC. 31, 2005)

PAYMENT                                : AVERAGE

RECOMM. CREDIT RANGE       : up to usd 250,000

MARKET CONDITION                : COMPETITIVE

FINANCIAL CONDITION             : STABLE

OPERATIONAL TREND  : steady

GENERAL REPUTATION           : AVERAGE

EXCHANGE RATE                     : CNY 7.67= US$1 AS OF 2007-6-22

 

Adopted abbreviations:

ANS - amount not stated           

NS - not stated 

SC - subject company (the company inquired by you)

NA - not available          

CNY - China Yuan Ren Min Bi

 

 

 


 

Rounded Rectangle: HISTORY 

 

 


SC was registered as a shares limited company at local Administration for Industry & Commerce (AIC - The official body of issuing and renewing business license) on Dec. 31, 2001.

 

Company Status: Shares limited co.

This form of business in PR China is defined as a legal person. Its registered capital is divided into shares of equal par value and the co. raises capital by issuing share certificates by promotion or by public offer. Shareholders bear limited liability to the extent of shareholding, and the co. is liable for its debts only to the extent of its total assets. The characteristics of the shares limited co. are as follows:

The establishment of the co. requires at least five promoters and at least three of them must be PR- China controlled legal persons. Natural person can not be allowed to serve as promoters.

The minimum registered capital of a co. is RMB 10M. while that of the co. with foreign investment is RMB 30M. The total capital of a co. which propose to apply for publicly listed must not less than RMB 50M.

The board of directors must consist of an odd number of five to nineteen directors.

If the co. raises capital by public offer, the promoters must not subscribe less than 35% of the total shares. the promoters’ shares are restricted to transfer- within three years of the offer. Directors can not transfer the shares they hold in the co. during their terms of office.

A state-owned enterprise that is restructured into a shares limited co. must comply with the conditions & requirements specified under the law & administrative rule.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SC’s registered business scope includes manufacturing and selling mica titanium pearlescent pigment and the related chemical products; processing mica; importing and exporting various goods and technology.

 

SC is mainly engaged in manufacturing and selling fine chemical products.

 

Mr. Lv Defeng has been chairman of SC since 2001. SC owns about 338 staff.

 

SC is currently operating at the above stated address, and this address houses its operating office and factory in the industrial zone of Langfang. Our checks reveal that SC owns the total premise about 110,000 square meters.

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: WEB SITE 

 

 


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

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: KEY EVENTS/RECENT DEVELOPMENT 

 

 


In 2003 passed the ISO9001-2000 quality system authentication, and won the titles of Hebei Province High and New-technology Product and Hebei Province Famous Trademark Enterprise.

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: OWNERSHIP/MANAGEMENT BACKGROUND 

 

 


MAIN SHAREHOLDERS:

 
Name                                                                                       % of Shareholding

 

Wenzhou Xincheng Municipal Engineering Co., Ltd.                                  9.66

 

Beijing Zhongboda Investment Adviser Co., Ltd.                                        9.66

Shanghai Yuantong Investment Consulting Co., Ltd.                                  9.66

Beijing Fuda Investment Management Co., Ltd.                                        9.66

Pang Caiwang                                                                                       8.60

Hou Yungen                                                                                          2.67

Other shareholders                                                                                 50.09

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: MANAGEMENT 

 

 


l         Chairman and General Manager:

 

Mr. Lv Defeng, in his 50’s with university education. He is currently responsible for the overall management of SC.

 

Working Experience(s):

 

From 2001 to present                 Working in SC as chairman and general manager.

 

l         Vice General Manager:

 

Mr. Tang Xiaodong, in his 40’s with university education. He is currently responsible for the daily management of SC.

 

Working Experience(s):

 

From 2001 to present                Working in SC as vice general manager.

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: BUSINESS OPERATIONS
 BACKGROUND
 

 

 


SC is mainly engaged in manufacturing and selling fine chemical products.

 

SC’s products mainly include: pearlescent pigment.

 

SC’s annual output can reach 800 tons.

 

SC sources its materials 80% from domestic market and 20% from the overseas markets mainly from Europe. SC sells 70% of its products in domestic market and 30% to the overseas markets, mainly to Middle East, Russia, American 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 T/T, L/C and Credit of 30-60 days.

 

*Major Clients:

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Clariant Chemicals (China) Ltd.

Akzo Nobel Polymer Chemicals LLC

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: RELATED COMPANIES

 BACKGROUND
 

 

 


SC is known to have offices in Beijing, Guangzhou, Hangzhou, Yiwu, Shandong, Shenzhen, Wenzhou, Zhengzhou, Shantou and Zhuhai.

 

 

Wenzhou Office

26-c Xingtai Building Lucheng District, Wenzhou

Tel: 86 577-88956298

Fax: 86 577-88937598

 

Beijing Office

Tel: 86 10-63262977

Fax: 86 10-63266055

 

Guangzhou Office

Tel: 86 20-84543981

Fax: 86 20-84543980

 

Hangzhou Office

Tel: 86 571-86492705

Fax: 86 571-86493635

 

Shenzhen Office

Tel: 86 755-28148641

Fax: 86 755-28148644

 

Shangdong Office

Tel: 86 532-83815650

Fax: 86 532-83815650

 

Zhengzhou Office

Tel: 86 371-68237399

 

Shantou Office

Tel: 86 754-7793915

 

Zhuhai Office

Tel: 86 756-2638549

Fax: 86 756-2638406

 

 

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 refused to release any information of its suppliers and the trade reference was not available.

 

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
 

 

 


Bank of China Langfang Development Zone Sub-branch

 

AC#07535208091001

 

Relationship: Normal.

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

 BACKGROUND
 

 

 


Financial Summary

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Unit: CNY’000

 

As of Dec. 31, 2004

As of Dec. 31, 2005

Current assets

27,676

30,932

Fixed assets

11,420

22,242

Total assets

57,206

64,564

Current liabilities

13,057

17,000

Total liabilities

13,057

17,000

Equities

43,969

47,564

Total liabilities & equities

57,026

64,564

 

Income Statement

Unit: CNY’000

 

As of Dec. 31, 2004

As of Dec. 31, 2005

Turnover

27,326

31,114

Cost of goods sold

16,043

20,254

     Sales expense

3,165

2,587

     Management expense

2,807

3,859

     Finance expense

126

380

Profit before tax

7,058

811

 

Important Ratios

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As of Dec. 31, 2004

As of Dec. 31, 2005

*Current ratio

2.12

1.82

*Quick ratio

/

/

*Liabilities to assets

0.23

0.26

*Net profit margin (%)

/

/

*Return on total assets (%)

/

/

*Fixed assets/Total assets

0.20

0.34

*Inventory /Turnover ×365

/

/

*Accounts receivable/Turnover ×365

/

/

*Turnover/Total assets

0.48

0.48

* Cost of goods sold/Turnover

0.59

0.65

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: FINANCIAL COMMENTS

 BACKGROUND
 

 

 


PROFITABILITY: AVERAGE

l         The turnover of SC appears average in 2004 and there was an increase in 2005.

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

 

LIQUIDITY: AVERAGE

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

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 fairly low.

l         The risk for SC to go bankrupt is average.

 

Overall financial condition of the SC: Stable.

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: REMARKS

 BACKGROUND
 

 

 


SC is well-known in its industry with stable financial conditions. A credit line up to USD 250,000 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

 

 

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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