MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report Date :

12th March, 2007

                                                         

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

TAI-AQUA CO LTD

 

 

Registered Office :

1fl, 48 Cheng Kung St 1fl Kuantien Hsiang, Tainan Hsien 720, Taiwan

 

 

Country :

Taiwan

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

17.03.1986

 

 

Com. Reg. No.:

22026665

 

 

Legal Form :

Private Company

 

 

Line of Business :

1. Importing of raw materials/ingredients used in the production of aqua-culture feed.

2. Manufacturing of various types of feed, with focus on aquatic industry. 

 

 

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 :

USD 20,000

 

 

Status :

Satisfactory

 

 

Payment Behaviour :

Regular

 

 

Litigation :

Clear

 

Company Name & Address

 

TAI-AQUA CO LTD

1FL, 48 CHENG KUNG ST 1FL KUANTIEN HSIANG, TAINAN HSIEN 720, TAIWAN

TEL      : 886-6-6987192   

FAX      : 886-6-6989806

 

 

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

 

INCORPORATION DATE            : MARCH 17, 1986

REGISTRATION NO.                  : 22026665

LEGAL FORM                           : PRIVATE

CHIEF EXECUTIVE                    : MR. KENNY MING-HUI LIN (CHAIRMAN)

STAFF STRENGTH                    : 15

CAPITAL                                   : US$ 545,176

BUSINESS LINE                        : MANUFACTURER

TURNOVER                              : N/A (AS OF DEC. 31, 2005)

EQUITIES                                 : N/A (AS OF DEC. 31, 2005)

PAYMENT                                : AVERAGE

RECOMM. CREDIT RANGE       : UP TO USD 20,000

MARKET CONDITION                : COMPETITIVE

FINANCIAL CONDITION             : STABLE

OPERATIONAL TREND  : STEADY

GENERAL REPUTATION           : AVERAGE

EXCHANGE RATE                     : TWD 33.02000 = US$1 AS OF 2007-3-9

 

Adopted abbreviations:

ANS - amount not stated           

NS - not stated 

SC - subject company (the company inquired by you)

NA - not available          

M - million        

TWD –Taiwan New Dollars

 

Rounded Rectangle: HISTORY 

 

 

 


*Company Registration*

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License number             : 22026665

Date issued                   : 17 March , 1986

Issuing authority            : Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA)

 

*Licenses & Permits*

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License number             : 9965770500

Date issued                   : 14 September, 1988

Issuing authority            : Industrial Development Bureau, MOEA

Type of license              : Factory license 

 

*Office & Facilities*

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Size                              : 320 sq ft (Approx)

Location                        : Tainan Hsien

Property status              : Rented

Type of building : Commerical building

Comments                    : Serves as office and factory.

 

Previous contact details

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Fax no : 6-6986335 

 

*Corporate & Organization Structure*

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A medium sized company, operated and managed by the owner and an experienced team of professionals.

 

Rounded Rectangle: WEB SITE 

 

 

 


SC is not known to host website of its own at present.

 

E-mail: tiaquatw@ms4.hinet.net

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: LITIGATION 

 

 


For the past two years there is no record of litigation.

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: OWNERSHIP/MANAGEMENT BACKGROUND 

 

 


*Major Shareholders*

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Shareholders' Name                                  No of Shares

--------------------------                           -------------------   

Ms. Hsiu-nu Hsu                                    44,500

Ms. Wen-li Yeh                                      31,150

Ms. Chao-tsai Lin Chung                                    13,350

Mr. Kenny Ming-hui Lin                             1,780 

 

 

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Management: Mr. Yi-ping Chen, Representative

 

Name                            Nationality         Job Description

Mr. Yi-ping Chen            Taiwanese         Representative

 

*Key Personnel*

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(1)

Mr. Kenny Ming-hui Lin

Founder                        : Co-founder

Work experience            : More than 15 years

Responsibilities             : Daily operation of the firm including all financial and legal matters.

Resident status             : Taiwan

 

(2)

Mr. Yi-ping Chen

Tel no                     : 6-2029202

 

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: BUSINESS OPERATIONS 

 

 


*Main Products & Services*

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Specializes in the following areas of work :

1. Importing of raw materials/ingredients used in the production of aqua-culture feed.

2. Manufacturing of various types of feed, with focus on aquatic industry. 

 

Products: Egg albumin powder 

                Essential oils 

                Vegetable saps 

                Pellets 

                Whey protein concentrate 

 

*Payment Terms*

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Sales

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Local  : 30-60 days credit

 

Purchases

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Local  : 30-60 days credit

Import : Letter of Credit (L/C)

              Telegraphic Transfer (T/T)

 

*Competitors*

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The following locally based companies supply similar range of products :

- TAIWAN HUNG KUO INDUSTRIAL CO LTD

- SINO-AQUA CORPORATION

- JUN-CHI ENTERPRISE CO LTD

- T & C INTERNATIONAL AGRICULTURE & LIVESTOCK CO LTD

- KAISER FARMING CO LTD 

 

*Local Distribution Network*

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80% of the annual turnover is attributed to local sales. 

 

  *Export Markets*

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20% of the annual turnover is attributed to export. 

 

 


 

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*(Subsidiaries, Joint-ventures & Affiliates) 

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Company Name             : AMON BIOTECH CO LTD

Country                         : Taiwan

Relationship                  : Affiliate

Legal Form                    : Private Limited Company

Company Type              : Manufacturer

Industry                         : Food Products

 

Company Name             : DUAL-TAIAQUA CORP

Address                        : 46 Cheng Kung St Kuantien Hsiang 720 Tainan Hsien Taiwan

Country                         : Taiwan

Relationship                  : Affiliate

Legal Form                    : Private Limited Company

Company Type              : Manufacturer

Industry                         : Agricultural Products

 

Company Name             : NEW BELLUS ENTERPRISES CO LTD

Address                        : 48 Industrial Rd ERA Chen Village Kuantien Hsiang 720 Tainan Hsien Taiwan

Country                         : Taiwan

Relationship                  : Affiliate

Legal Form                    : Private Limited Company

Company Type              : Importer

Industry                         : Food Products

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: PAYMENTHISTORY 

 

 


PAYMENT RATING       :3                OBTAINED SCORES          : 52

Rating Key

Implication

Implications

1

Scores 85–100

Excellent

2

Scores 75 – 84

Above Average

3

Scores 50 – 74

Average

4

Scores 35 – 49

Fair

5

Scores 15 – 34

Below Average

6

Scores 01 – 14

Poor

NR

No Data

No Data

The rating indicates the payment pattern of SC based upon our Payment Database, comments from suppliers of SC, information from banks (if available), as well as industrial sources.

 

Dealings on open terms may be possible for SMALL amounts depending on individual judgement experience.

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS 

 

 


BANK DETAILS 

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Bank Name                   : CHANG HWA COMMERCIAL BANK LTD

Branch                          : Central Dist,Taichung City 

Branch Address             : 38 Tzu Yu Rd Section 2 Central Dist Taichung City 400 (Head Office) 

SWIFT Code                  : CCBCTWTP

 

Bank Name                   : TAINAN FARMERS ASSOCIATION

Branch                          : North Dist,Tainan City 

Branch Address            : 434 Cheng Kung Rd North Dist Tainan City 704 (Head Office) 

SWIFT Code                  : This bank does not have a SWIFT Code

 

As a private limited company with a paid-up capital of less than USD 6 million, there is no legal requirement according to Taiwan corporate law for public disclosure of detailed financials.

 

Int´l Trade Activity (Currency: U.S. $'s)

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Year     Imports             Exports             Total

2003     $1,900,000.00    $270,000.00      $2,170,000.00

2004     $1,450,000.00    n/a                    $1,450,000.00

2005     $1,500,000.00    n/a                    $1,500,000.00

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: REMARKS 

 

 


Over the past 21 years, SC has made a stable growth with satisfactory profit. It is considered a credit line up to USD 20,000 appears to be within SC’s capacities.

 

 

 

 


 

ATTACHED: TRADE REFERENCES

 

SIC PRODUCT CLASSIFICATION & ACTIVITY 

Activity             Code                Product/Service Description

Importing           5159                 Farm-Prdt Raw Materials, NEC

Importing           5191                 Farm Supplies

Manufacturing    2034                 Food products, dried and dehydrated

Manufacturing    2048                 Prepared feeds,

 

 

HARMONIZED PRODUCT CLASSIFICATION & ACTIVITY 

Activity             Code                Product/Service Description

Importing           0404100500       Whey protein concentrates, modified whey, whether or not containing added

                                                sugar or other sweetening matter

Importing           1302190000       Vegetable saps and extracts

Importing           2301200000       Flours, meals and pellets, of fish or of crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic

                                                invertebrates, unfit for human consumption

Importing           3301291000       Essential oils of eucalyptus

Importing           3502110000       Egg albumin, dried

Importing           3503001000       Fish glue

Manufacturing    2309901050       Mixed feeds or mixed feed ingredients used in animal feedings

 

DETAILED PRODUCT CLASSIFICATION & ACTIVITY 

Activity             Product/Service Description

Importing           Whey protein products 

Manufacturing    Animal feed ingredients 

Manufacturing    Mixed feeds 

Manufacturing    Aquaculture feeds 

 

 

INTERNATIONAL TRADE : ACTIVITY & MARKETS

Importing from Asia

Importing from Brazil

Importing from China

Importing from Europe

Importing from Hong Kong

Importing from Iceland

Importing from India

Importing from Israel

Importing from Malaysia

Importing from Middle East

Importing from Netherlands

Importing from South Korea

Importing from Spain

Importing from Thailand

Importing from USA

Importing from United Kingdom


 

 

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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