MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report Date :

26.04.2007

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

M.K. ENGINEERING WORKS

 

 

Registered Office :

No. 23, SICO Industrial Estate, Ambattur, Chennai – 600 098, Tamilnadu

 

 

Country :

 India

 

 

Financials (as on) :

31.03.2006

 

 

Year of Incorporation :

1983

 

 

VAT No for domestic supplies:

 33451441749

 

 

TAN No.:

[Tax Deduction & Collection Account No.]

CHEM05629B

 

 

Legal Form :

Sole Proprietory Concern

 

 

Line of Business :

Subject provides services like CNC Machining, Manufacturing of machine components, Lathe works

 

 

RATING & COMMENTS

 

MIRA’s Rating :

Ba

 

41-55

Ba

Overall operation is considered normal. Capable to meet normal commitments.

Satisfactory

 

Maximum Credit Limit :

USD4000

 

 

Status :

Satisfactory

 

 

Payment Behaviour :

Regular

Litigation :

Clear

 

 

Comments :

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

 

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

 

 

LOCATIONS

 

Registered Office/  Factory:

No. 23, SICO Industrial Estate, Ambattur, Chennai – 600 098, Tamilnadu

Tel. No.:

91-44-26241064 / 31049960

Mobile No.:

91-98419-71075

E-Mail :

mkengg@hotmail.com

 

 

SOLE PROPRIETOR

 

Name :

Mr. N. Muthu

Designation :

Proprietor

 

BUSINESS DETAILS

 

Line of Business :

Subject provides services like CNC Machining, manufacturing of machine components, lathe works

 

 

Products :

Auto parts,

 Gear box bushes,

 Axle Studs,

Bell crank pins,

 King pins

 

 

Imports :

 

Products :

Machinery

Countries :

Korea

 

PRODUCTION STATUS

 

As per order

 

 

 

 

 

 

GENERAL INFORMATION

 

Customers :

Al Pump Private Limited,

Madras Engineering Ind (P) Limited – A.I.E.

Parveen Travels India Limited

Sundaram Fasteners Limited

Sundaram Clayton Limited

 

 

No. of Employees :

82 (Office: 2; Factory: 80)

 

 

Bankers :

Indian Bank, Ambattur, Chennai

 

Banking Relations :

Satisfactory

 

 

 

 

 

 

CAPITAL STRUCTURE

 

 

Capital Investment :

 

Owned :

Rs. 1.000 millions

Borrowed :

-

Total :

Rs. 1.000 millions

 

 

FINANCIAL DATA

[all figures are in Rupees Millions]

 

Particulars

 

 

 

31.03.2006

Sales Turnover

 

 

45.000

 

 

LOCAL AGENCY FURTHER INFORMATION

 

Website details attached:

Subject was established in the year 1983 by Mr. Muthu.  They do CNC machining for the industries in Coimbatore and Tamilnadu in general.  For the first time they have obtained an order from Singapore.  They are expecting a machine from Korea and hope to improve business after the arrival of the machine.  Now they do machining for the automotive industry, Pump Manufacturers, Control valve manufacturers.  If you provide them with the sketch they will do machining as per the specifications for any industry.  Mr. Muthu is helped by his son Mr. Dinesh Kumar who actively participates in the operations of the firm.

 

There is no way to assess the financial strength of this firm.  Caution advised in all financial dealings with them.  All transactions against LCs or documents through bank recommended.

 

They are a professionally managed company engaged in manufacturing and exporting different types of precision engineered products like king pins, spring pins, auto parts, gear box bushes etc.  Their products are widely used in automotive industry.

 

They offer products which provide superior performance and dependability at industry leading price to their clients.  Their range is designed incorporating several features which enhance the performance and efficiency of the products and in turn of the vehicle also.  Some of these features are:

 

  • Durable construction design
  • Low mechanical noise
  • Precision components

 

The raw materials used for castings include ferrous metals such as ductile iron, grey iron etc. Their products are popular in national and international market.

 

They strive hard to maintain the quality of all our products through stringent quality check measures and modules.  The application of such measures minimizes the maintenance requirements.  The company encompasses exceptional ability and outstand strength in fulfilling the growing demands of international buyers.

 

They offer a range that is designed to serve the wide requirements of various industries.  Consistent quality, superior performance and high precision defines our product range which is very innovative and user friendly.

 

A glimpse at their range:

 

  • Auto parts
  • Gear box bushes
  • Axle Studs
  • Bell crank pins
  • King Pins etc

 

Their major product is King Pins which ensures high quality standards and effective casting.  They have reputed brand market for their king pins throughout Tamilnadu.

 

They are known amongst their clients for their ability to offer precision based, pressure die cast and dynamically balanced products as per the Specifications of our clients.  They can also offer exacting standards, sizes and dimensions as desired by their customers with in stipulated frame of time.  They are capable of fabricating castings as per customer’s strict technical specification and material composition.

 

They have a well established infrastructure laid in a total area of 2000 sq. fts.  It is equipped with sophisticated modern equipment and facilities such as surface treatment facilities, heat treatment facilities and welding facilities.  Their manufacturing unit is empowered with Forging, Casting, Pressure die-casting, sheet metal and gear cutting machines.  Several other machines that they use in their production process are

 

  • Lathe Machine
  • Centre Less grinding Machine
  • Thread Rolling Machine
  • Copy Turning
  • Drilling Machine

 

They keep all their machines upgraded from time to time to ensure efficiency and efficacy.

 

At this concern, quality is of prime importance and we never take chance with it.  Their quality inspectors are well aware of their responsibility and hence they keep a strict vigil at each stage of the production process.

 

Right from the procurement of raw materials to the final products each step is monitored by sophisticated testing equipment.  The various tools used by our quality inspectors are:

 

  • Roughness and Hardness Testers
  • Spectrometer
  • Ultrasonic Flaw detector
  • Tensile practice tester
  • Surface detector
  • High speed balancing machines, etc. to monitor the quality of products and their raw materials.

 

Their team is thoroughly professional and skilled.  They have a team of engineers which is highly qualified and trained to develop a range which can aptly serve all industrial needs.

 

They devote considerable amount of time in their research and development and their team is constantly exploring the avenues for development and up gradation at all levels. They keep there selves abreast with latest developments and technological advancements to increase the efficiency of their products.

 

They have a spacious warehouse which can store their products in bulk.  They keep their warehouse at controlled temperature to minimize the risk of damage to the products.  They ensure that it is categorically divided into various storing units attached with a batch number to keep the products and to facilitate us with easy identification.

 

Their organization also lay complete emphasis on the packaging of their products to ensure it’s complete safety.  They pack it in sturdy and chemically treated containers to avoid resistance to corrosion and to ensure easy and hassle free dispatch.

 

They have wide distribution of network and their association with reliable c and F agents to ensure us the safe delivery at the final destination within stipulated frame of time.  Their ability to deliver product right on time.  They have earned clientele all across the globe.

 

They have developed a rich client base in India as well as across the globe.  Some of the names associated with us are

 

  • AL Pump Pvt. Limited
  • Madras Engineering Ind (P) Limited – A. I. E.
  • Parveen Travels India Limited
  • Sundaram Fasteners Limited
  • Sundaram Clayton Limited

 

 

 

Some of the reasons which gave them competitive advantage over others are:

 

  • Premium quality castings to our products
  • Corrosion Resistance Powder Coating
  • Voluminous experience in the industry
  • High quality components

 

 

 

 

 

 


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. 41.18

UK Pound

1

Rs. 82.02

Euro

1

Rs. 56.07

 

 

SCORE & RATING EXPLANATIONS

 

SCORE FACTORS

 

RANGE

POINTS

HISTORY

1~10

6

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

NO

--AFFILIATION

YES/NO

NO

--LISTED

YES/NO

NO

--OTHER MERIT FACTORS

YES/NO

YES

TOTAL

 

46

 

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

 

 

 

PRIVATE & CONFIDENTIAL : This information is provided to you at your request, you having employed MIPL for such purpose. You will use the information as aid only in determining the propriety of giving credit and generally as an aid to your business and for no other purpose. You will hold the information in strict confidence, and shall not reveal it or make it known to the subject persons, firms or corporations or to any other. MIPL does not warrant the correctness of the information as you hold it free of any liability whatsoever. You will be liable to and indemnify MIPL for any loss, damage or expense, occasioned by your breach or non observance of any one, or more of these conditions