MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report Date :

24.03.2007

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

SHARP BUSINESS SYSTEMS [INDIA] LIMITED

 

 

Registered Office :

214-221, Ansal Tower, 38, Nehru Place, New Delhi – 110019

 

 

Country :

India

 

 

Financials (as on) :

31.03.2006

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

29.02.2000

 

 

Com. Reg. No.:

55-104046

 

 

CIN No.:

[Company Identification No.]

U74899DL2000PLC104046

 

 

TAN No.:

[Tax Deduction & Collection Account No.]

DELS14055G

 

 

Legal Form :

A closely held public limited liability company.

 

 

Line of Business :

Manufacturing, Research, Development and Distribution of Consumer Electronic 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 :

USD 360000

 

 

Status :

Satisfactory

 

 

Payment Behaviour :

Regular

 

 

Litigation :

Clear

 

 

Comments :

Subject is a well-established and reputed company having satisfactory track. Directors are reported as experienced and respectable businessmen. Trade relations are reported as fair. Business is active. Payments are usually correct and as per commitments.

 

The company can be considered normal for business dealings at usual trade terms and conditions.

 

 

LOCATIONS

 

Registered Office / Head Office :

214-221, Ansal Tower, 38, Nehru Place, New Delhi – 110019, India

Tel. No.:

91-11-26431313 / 26438866 / 0585

Fax No.:

91-11-26438747 / 26482122

E-Mail :

info@sbsil.com

shyam@sharp-oa.com

Website :

http://www.sbsil.com

 

 

Zonal Offices:

Located at :

 

Ø       Bangalore

Ø       Chennai

Ø       Kolkata

Ø       Mumbai

Ø       New Delhi

 

 

Branches :

Located at :

 

Ø       Baroda

Ø       Chandigarh

Ø       Cochin

Ø       Guwahati

Ø       Hyderabad

Ø       Jaipur

Ø       Lucknow

Ø       Pune

Ø       Raipur

 

 

National Service & Training Center:

A-57/4, Ground Floor, Okhla Industrial Area, Phase II, New Delhi

Tel. No.:

91-11-26385670 / 71

Fax No.:

91-11-51608714

E-Mail :

adsingh@sharp-oa.com

 

 

DIRECTORS

 

Name :

Mr. Kanwar Raj Palta

Designation :

Director

Address :

K-24C, Kauz Khas Enclave, New Delhi – 110016, India

Date of Birth/Age :

06.10.1944

Date of Appointment :

11.04.2000

Date of Ceasing :

24.05.2005

 

 

Name :

Mr. Hiroyuki Hara

Designation :

Director

Address :

79 Paschimi Marg, 3rd Floor, Rear Flat, Vasant Vihar, New Delhi – 110057, India

Date of Birth/Age :

15.11.1963

Date of Appointment :

29.11.2002

 

 

Name :

Mr. Kiyokazu Kawabe

Designation :

Director

Address :

170-1, 5-Chome, Sanji Ohji – 6308013, Nara

Date of Birth/Age :

04.02.1947

Date of Appointment :

29.11.2002

 

 

Name :

Mr. Toshikazu Mori

Designation :

Managing Director

Address :

A-14/18, Vasant Vihar, New Delhi – 110057, India

Date of Birth/Age :

19.08.1953

Date of Appointment :

19.05.2003

 

 

Name :

Mr. Naohiro Yanagishitr

Designation :

Director

Address :

Gat No. 686/4, Kore Gaon Bhima, Taluka Shirur, Pune – 412216, Maharashtra, India

Date of Birth/Age :

01.07.1960

Date of Appointment :

10.07.2003

 

 

Name :

Mr. Tarayuki Yanazaki

Designation :

Director

Address :

Gat No 686/4, Kore Gaon Bhima, Taluka Shirur, Pune – 412216, Maharashtra, India

Date of Birth/Age :

06.09.1958

Date of Appointment :

17.07.2004

 

 

Name :

Mr. Shyam Lal Sharma

Designation :

Director

Address :

Flat No. 120, Pocket B 4, Delhi – 110035, India

Date of Birth/Age :

26.02.1975

Date of Appointment :

09.12.2002

 

 

Name :

Mr. Okuda Hideki

Designation :

Whole Time Director

Address :

79, Paschimi Marg, Rear Flat, 3rd Floor, Vasant Vihar, New Delhi – 110057, India

Date of Birth/Age :

20.10.1960

Date of Appointment :

16.02.2006

 

 

Name :

Mr. Yamazaki Hiroami Takayuki

Designation :

Director

Address :

Flat No. 302, Siddharth Ganga, 3rd Floor, Kalayani Nagar, Pune – 411014, Maharashtra, India

Date of Birth/Age :

06.09.1958

Date of Appointment :

17.07.2004

 

 

Name :

Mr. Mizuno Kazuo Yoshihisa

Designation :

Director

Address :

Flat No. 301, Siddharth Ganga, 3rd Floor, Kalayani Nagar, Pune – 411014, Maharashtra, India

Date of Birth/Age :

13.04.1962

Date of Appointment :

16.02.2006

 

 

KEY EXECUTIVES

 

Name :

Mr. Shyam Lal Sharma

Designation :

Company Secretary

Address :

Flat No. 12 C, Pocket B 4, Keshav Puram – 110035, Delhi, India

Date of Birth/Age :

26.02.1975

Date of Appointment :

09.12.2002

 

 

MAJOR SHAREHOLDERS / SHAREHOLDING PATTERN

 

Names of Shareholders

 

No. of Shares

Sharp Corporation

 

8999994

Mori Toshikazu

 

1

Hiroyukj Hara

 

1

Naohiro Yanagishita

 

1

Kiyokazu Kawabe

 

1

Takayoki Yamazaki

 

1

Ohsawa toshiyuki

 

1

Total

 

9000000

 

Category

 

Percentage of Holding

Foreign Holdings [Foreign Institutional Investors, Foreign Companies, Foreign Financial Institutions, Non-Resident Indian or Overseas Corporate Bodies or Others.]

 

100.00 %

 

 

BUSINESS DETAILS

 

Line of Business :

Manufacturing, Research, Development and Distribution of Consumer Electronic Products.

 

 

Products :

Product Description

ITC Code No

Photocopiers

900912

LCD Projectors

852830

Facsimile Machines

851721

Multifunctional Digital Copier

847160

 

 

GENERAL INFORMATION

 

Customers :

Banks / Financial Institutions / Insurance Companies

 

 

Bajaj Allianz General Insurance  

 

Citibank           

 

HDFC Bank      

HSBC Bank      

ICICI Bank Limited        

IDBI Bank         

ING Vyasya      

Reserve Bank of India    

State Bank Of India       

 

UTI Bank Limited          

 

Corporates (Including Public Sector)

 

 

Airport Authority Of India, Delhi  

 

Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited

 

Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited     

 

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited   

 

Castrol India Limited      

 

Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited

 

Indian Oil Corporation    

 

Itc Limited        

 

Mahanagar Telephones Nigam Limited    

National Panasonic       

 

National Thermal Power Corporation       

 

Oil & Natural Gas Corporation Limited     

 

Reliance Infocom Limited           

 

Siemens India   

 

 

Entertainment

 

 

ZEE Telefilms Limited    

 

 

Government

 

 

Food Corporation Of India, Calcutta        

 

Forest Dev. Corpn. Of India, Pune           

Indian Space Research Organization      

Ministry Of Agriculture, Delhi      

Ministry Of Defence, Delhi         

National Co-Operative Consumer Federation (NCCF)        

 

 

Institutions

 

 

Annamalai University

Central Institute Of Plastic Engineering & Technology

Central Power Research Institute

Indian Institute Of Technology

Indian Instt. Of Chemical Biology, Calcutta

Jadavpur University, Calcutta

Rajiv Gandhi College Of Eng., Chennai

 

Pharamaceutical Companies / Hospitals

 

 

Aristo Pharmaceuticals Limited, Mumbai

Aventis Pharma Limited, Pune

Dr. Reddy's Lab, Hyderabad

Lilavati Hospital & Research Centre, Mumbai

Mediciti Hospitals, Hyderabad

Metro Hospitals & Heart Institute, Delhi

Novo Nordisk Pharma Industries Limited, Bangalore         

Pfizer Limited, Mumbai  

Ranbaxy Laboratories Limited, Chandigarh          

 

Software Companies

 

 

Convergelabs Software Technologies, Delhi         

Deutsche Software Limited., Bangalore   

Infosys Technologies     

Isphinx Softnet Private Limited,, Hyderabad         

Itc Infotech India Limited, Bangalore

Palas Software, Delhi

Sap Labs         

Sharp Software Dev. India P Limited, Bangalore

Transworld Inst Of Soft Ware Tech, Baroda

 

 

No. of Employees :

 

 

 

Bankers :

Ø       UFJ Bank

Ø       Mizuho Bank

Ø       Bank of Tokyo Mitsubishi

Jeevan Vihar 3, Parliament Street, New Delhi – 110001, India

 

 

 

Banking Relations :

Satisfactory

 

 

Auditors :

 

Name :

BSR and Company

Chartered Accountants

Address :

4B, DLF Corporate Park, DLF City, Phase – III, Gurgaon – 122002, Haryana, India

 

 

CAPITAL STRUCTURE

 

Authorised Capital :

No. of Shares

Type

Value

Amount

15,000,000

Equity Shares

Rs. 10/- each

Rs. 150.000 Millions

 

 

 

 

 

Issued, Subscribed & Paid-up Capital :

No. of Shares

Type

Value

Amount

9,000,000

Equity Shares

Rs. 10/- each

Rs. 90.000 Millions

 

 

 

 

 


 

FINANCIAL DATA

[all figures are in Rupees Millions]

 

 

ABRIDGED BALANCE SHEET

 

SOURCES OF FUNDS

 

31.03.2006

31.03.2005

31.03.2004

SHAREHOLDERS FUNDS

 

 

 

1] Share Capital

90.000

90.000

90.000

2] Share Application Money

0.000

0.000

0.000

3] Reserves & Surplus

1.395

0.000

0.000

4] (Accumulated Losses)

0.000

[38.599]

[51.152]

NETWORTH

91.395

51.401

38.848

LOAN FUNDS

 

 

 

1] Secured Loans

0.000

86.128

240.608

2] Unsecured Loans

99.338

99.338

99.338

TOTAL BORROWING

99.338

185.466

339.946

DEFERRED TAX LIABILITIES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TOTAL

190.733

236.867

378.794

 

 

 

 

APPLICATION OF FUNDS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FIXED ASSETS [Net Block]

14.634

8.855

11.540

Capital work-in-progress

0.000

0.000

0.000

 

 

 

 

INVESTMENT

0.000

0.000

0.000

DEFERREX TAX ASSETS

20.701

23.164

19.671

 

 

 

 

CURRENT ASSETS, LOANS & ADVANCES

 

 

 

 

Inventories

112.248

78.771

64.181

 

Sundry Debtors

203.936

171.825

208.624

 

Cash & Bank Balances

109.554

78.245

104.562

 

Other Current Assets

0.000

0.000

0.000

 

Loans & Advances

21.123

21.267

62.934

Total Current Assets

446.861

350.108

440.301

Less : CURRENT LIABILITIES & PROVISIONS

 

 

 

 

Current Liabilities

282.482

129.695

78.068

 

Provisions

8.981

15.565

14.650

Total Current Liabilities

291.463

145.260

92.718

Net Current Assets

155.398

204.848

347.583

 

 

 

 

MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES

0.000

0.000

0.000

 

 

 

 

TOTAL

190.733

236.867

378.794

 

 

PROFIT & LOSS ACCOUNT

 

PARTICULARS

 

31.03.2006

31.03.2005

31.03.2004

Sales Turnover

882.641

686.660

547.951

Other Income

4.290

5.657

44.338

Total Income

886.931

692.317

592.289

 

 

 

 

Profit/(Loss) Before Tax

68.151

15.660

[31.286]

Provision for Taxation

27.368

3.107

0.000

Profit/(Loss) After Tax

40.783

12.553

[31.286]

 

 

 

 

Earnings in Foreign Currency :

 

 

 

 

Subsidies from Sharp Corporation, Japan

NA

2.526

56.489

 

Other Earnings

NA

1.603

2.014

Total Earnings

NA

4.129

58.503

 

 

 

 

Imports :

 

 

 

 

Finished Goods

NA

338.998

236.811

 

Stores & Spares

NA

7.980

9.810

Total Imports

NA

346.978

246.621

 

 

 

 

Expenditures :

 

 

 

 

Purchases made for re-sale

554.350

459.265

0.000

 

Consumption of stores and spares parts

14.545

10.484

0.000

 

Salaries, Wages, Bonus, etc.

57.318

44.209

0.000

 

Managerial Remuneration

3.000

3.000

0.000

 

Payment to Auditors

1.766

1.664

0.000

 

Interest & Finance Charge

6.060

9.478

23.704

 

Insurance Expenses

0.401

2.057

0.000

 

Power & Fuel

2.166

2.568

0.000

 

Cost of Goods Sold

0.000

0.000

390.392

 

Services contract charges

0.000

0.000

3.906

 

Administrative Expenses

0.000

0.000

158.911

 

Personal Cost

0.000

0.000

158.911

 

Depreciation & Amortization

5.676

5.876

5.780

 

Other Expenditure

173.498

138.056

0.000

Total Expenditure

818.780

676.657

741.604

 

 

KEY RATIOS

 

PARTICULARS

 

 

31.03.2006

31.03.2005

31.03.2004

PAT / Total Income

(%)

4.59

1.81

[33.90]

 

 

 

 

 

Net Profit Margin

(PBT/Sales)

(%)

7.72

2.28

[33.90]

 

 

 

 

 

Return on Total Assets

(PBT/Total Assets}

(%)

14.76

4.36

[6.92]

 

 

 

 

 

Return on Investment (ROI)

(PBT/Networth)

 

0.74

0.30

[0.80]

 

 

 

 

 

Debt Equity Ratio

(Total Liability/Networth)

 

3.18

2.82

2.38

 

 

 

 

 

Current Ratio

(Current Asset/Current Liability)

 

1.53

2.41

4.74

 


 

LOCAL AGENCY FURTHER INFORMATION

 

 

Fixed Assets

 

Ø       Leasehold Improvement

Ø       Computer Equipments

Ø       Office equipment

Ø       Furniture and fixture

Ø       Motor vehicles

 

 

Bankers Charges Report as per Registry

 

Corporate identity number of the company

U74899DL2000PLC104046

Name of the company

SHARP BUSINESS SYSTEMS [INDIA] LIMITED

Address of the registered office or of the principal place of  business in India of the company

214-221, Ansal Tower, 38, Nehru Place, New Delhi – 110019

This form is for

Modification of charge

Type of charge

Others

Particular of charge holder

Bank of Tokyo Mitsubishi

Jeevan Vihar 3, Parliament Street, New Delhi – 110001, India

sanjay_nangia@in.mufg.jp

Amount secured by the charge

Rs. 390.000 Millions

Description of the property charged indicating whether it is a charged on

Stock in trade

Book debts

Particulars of the property charged

Stock in trade and book debts

Charge identification number of the charge to be modified

 80004274

Brief description of the instruments modifying the charge under section 135

Letter from the bank stating that UFJ Bank Limited has merged with The Bank of Tokyo Mitsubishi UFJ Bank Limited wef 01.01.2006, to from The Bank under the name “Bank of Tokyo Mitsubishi UFJ Bank”

Date of instrument Modifying the charge

01.01.2006

Particulars of the present modification

UFG Bank Limited has merged with The Bank of Tokyo Mitsubishi w.e.f. 01.01.2006 to be renamed as The Bank of Tokyo Mitsubishi UFJ Limited charge to be transferred in name of newly formed bank.

 

As Per Website

 

Business Philosophy & Business Creed

 

Business Philosophy


They do not seek merely to expand their business volume. Rather, they are dedicated to the use of their unique, innovative technology to contribute to the culture, benefits, and welfare of people throughout the world.

It is the intention of their corporation to grow hand-in-hand with their employees, encouraging and aiding them to reach their full potential, and improve their standard of living.


Their future prosperity is directly linked to the prosperity of their customers, dealers, and shareholders... indeed, the entire Sharp family."

Business Creed


Sharp is dedicated to two principal ideals –


"Sincerity and Creativity"


By committing their selves to these ideals, they can derive genuine satisfaction from their work, while making a meaningful contribution to society.


Sincerity is a virtue fundamental to humanity...

always be sincere.


Harmony brings strength...

trust each other and work together.


Politeness is a merit...

always be courteous and respectful.


Creativity promotes progress...

remain constantly aware of the need to innovate and improve.


Courage is the basis of a rewarding life...

accept every challenge with a positive attitude.

 

Shaping the Future with leading – edge technologies

India is a very important market for Sharp. The establishment of Sharp Business Systems (India) Limited, its third company in the last 11 years in India, reflects Sharp’s serious interest and growing commitment to the Indian market.

At Sharp, they are constantly exploring new frontiers of Technology, to evolve products that are "not just No. 1 but the only one" of its kind. They shall endeavor to introduce the latest and most advanced products into India, simultaneously with their worldwide availability.


Sharp Business Systems (India) Limited has pioneered the ushering of the digital era in India, offering its full range of "Total Business Solutions" through its LCD, Digital and Color Technologies.


Building on the foundation of their business creed "Sincerity & Creativity", they have striven to provide products and services which have given a deep sense of satisfaction to people worldwide. They intend to replicate this in India by meeting and exceeding their customers’ expectations.


Glorious history

From 1912 till date, the history of Sharp has been the history of innovation in electronics. From home appliances and office equipment to laser diodes, solar panels and LCDs, Sharp has improved the quality of people’s lives, worldwide, with its superior technologies.


Promising Future

Sharp is using its leadership status in LCD and Digital Technologies to create a world that will be a seamless, digitally networked society.

 

Leading the Digital Revolution in India

Sharp, in India, is the only name that is completely geared to provide total business solutions. Solutions that are digital, networked and work admirably well in stand alone as well as multifunction environments – at home or in the workplace.


Sharp is the only company to provide business solutions that cover the entire gamut of customers’ needs. From Plain Paper faxes to 4-in-one multifunction systems, from Digital Laser Printer / Copiers to high-end Document Management Systems – Sharp fits the requirement of small businesses as efficiently as those of large organizations.

Sharp’s Open System Architecture (OSA) is aimed at realizing the full potential of the Multifunction Product that has evolved from being a standalone device to a highly sophisticated conduit for business communications.

 

Power to stay ahead

By offering products that are way ahead of times, Sharp has ensured future compatibility for its customers. Continuous research and development has made Sharp the leader in LCD & DLP Projection technologies. An extensive line-up for the Corporate and the Home segments helps you make a lasting impact with the presentations at office and enjoy a theater-like movie watching experience at home.

 

The one and only

Sharp, today enjoys a global leadership status as the only and the most reliable provider of total Digital and Network Solutions – both for the business and home segments, earning the heartfelt trust of millions across the globe.

 

PRODUCTS

 

 

Calculators

Since the introduction of the first electronic desktop calculator, SHARP has led the way in the field of calculator technology. A history of superior engineering, advanced functions, and innovative technologies has made SHARP Scientific Calculators the choice in all fields, the world over.

 

Products available for following Market Segments:

 

Education

 

Digital Multi-Function

 

Sharp Multifunction Devices (MFDs) are much more than modular copiers. They incorporate the latest digital technology to provide advanced copying, printing, scanning, faxing & e-mail functions in one multifunctional unit. These advanced systems control all aspects of document production - from creating and editing to finishing and distributing.

 

Products available for following Market Segments:

 

SOHO

Corporate

Government

 

ECR

 

For years, Sharp has led the way in the Electronic Cash Register industry – with products that set the standard for innovation, price/performance and reliability. And now Sharp has done it once again, with the introduction of new models that prove retail and hospitality establishments don't have to pay a lot to get a lot.

 

Products available for following Market Segments:

 

SMEs

 

Fax

 

Turn the fax machine into a competitive advantage. Fast-paced offices large and small have made Sharp fax machines the benchmark for high-speed, reliable and efficient fax communication.

 

Products available for following Market Segments:

 

SOHO

Corporate

Government

SMEs

 

Projector

 

Sharp Image Quality (IQ), the defining characteristic that has made Sharp the industry leader in LCD display products. From the smallest Mobile Series to their fully networked Large Venue Series you will find intelligent design and features sure to portray the message in the best light.

 

Products available for following Market Segments:

 

SOHO

Corporate

Rentals

Education

Government

SMEs

 

 

 


CMT REPORT (Corruption, Money Laundering & Terrorism]

 

The Public Notice information has been collected from various sources including but not limited to: The Courts, India Prisons Service, Interpol, etc.

 

1]         INFORMATION ON DESIGNATED PARTY

No records exist designating subject or any of its beneficial owners, controlling shareholders or senior officers as terrorist or terrorist organization or whom notice had been received that all financial transactions involving their assets have been blocked or convicted, found guilty or against whom a judgement or order had been entered in a proceedings for violating money-laundering, anti-corruption or bribery or international economic or anti-terrorism sanction laws or whose assets were seized, blocked, frozen or ordered forfeited for violation of money laundering or international anti-terrorism laws.

 

2]         Court Declaration :

No records exist to suggest that subject is or was the subject of any formal or informal allegations, prosecutions or other official proceeding for making any prohibited payments or other improper payments to government officials for engaging in prohibited transactions or with designated parties.

 

3]         Asset Declaration :

No records exist to suggest that the property or assets of the subject are derived from criminal conduct or a prohibited transaction.

 

4]         Record on Financial Crime :

            Charges or conviction registered against subject:                                                  None

 

5]         Records on Violation of Anti-Corruption Laws :

            Charges or investigation registered against subject:                                                          None

 

6]         Records on Int’l Anti-Money Laundering Laws/Standards :

            Charges or investigation registered against subject:                                                          None

 

7]         Criminal Records

No available information exist that suggest that subject or any of its principals have been formally charged or convicted by a competent governmental authority for any financial crime or under any formal investigation by a competent government authority for any violation of anti-corruption laws or international anti-money laundering laws or standard.

 

8]         Affiliation with Government :

No record exists to suggest that any director or indirect owners, controlling shareholders, director, officer or employee of the company is a government official or a family member or close business associate of a Government official.

 

9]         Compensation Package :

Our market survey revealed that the amount of compensation sought by the subject is fair and reasonable and comparable to compensation paid to others for similar services.

 

10]        Press Report :

            No press reports / filings exists on the subject.

 

 

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

 

MIRA INFORM as part of its Due Diligence do provide comments on Corporate Governance to identify management and governance. These factors often have been predictive and in some cases have created vulnerabilities to credit deterioration.

 

Our Governance Assessment focuses principally on the interactions between a company’s management, its Board of Directors, Shareholders and other financial stakeholders.

 

 

CONTRAVENTION

 

Subject is not known to have contravened any existing local laws, regulations or policies that prohibit, restrict or otherwise affect the terms and conditions that could be included in the agreement with the subject.

 

 

FOREIGN EXCHANGE RATES

 

Currency

Unit

Indian Rupees

US Dollar

1

Rs.43.14

UK Pound

1

Rs.84.71

Euro

1

Rs.57.58

 

 

SCORE & RATING EXPLANATIONS

 

SCORE FACTORS

 

RANGE

POINTS

HISTORY

1~10

5

PAID-UP CAPITAL

1~10

5

OPERATING SCALE

1~10

5

FINANCIAL CONDITION

 

 

--BUSINESS SCALE

1~10

6

--PROFITABILIRY

1~10

4

--LIQUIDITY

1~10

5

--LEVERAGE

1~10

5

--RESERVES

1~10

5

--CREDIT LINES

1~10

5

--MARGINS

-5~5

-

DEMERIT POINTS

 

 

--BANK CHARGES

YES/NO

YES

--LITIGATION

YES/NO

NO

--OTHER ADVERSE INFORMATION

YES/NO

NO

MERIT POINTS

 

 

--SOLE DISTRIBUTORSHIP

YES/NO

NO

--EXPORT ACTIVITIES

YES/NO

YES

--AFFILIATION

YES/NO

YES

--LISTED

YES/NO

NO

--OTHER MERIT FACTORS

YES/NO

YES

TOTAL

 

45

 

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%)

 


 

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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