MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report Date :

11.05.2007

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

BRITACEL SILICONES LIMITED

 

 

Registered Office :

F –18, Street No. 23, MIDC, Marol, Andheri (East), Mumbai – 400 093, Maharashtra

 

 

Country :

India

 

 

Financials (as on) :

31.03.2005

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

15.10.1990

 

 

Com. Reg. No.:

11-58541

 

 

CIN No.:

[Company Identification No.]

U70101MH1990PLC058541

 

 

IEC No.:

0391153919

 

 

TAN No.:

[Tax Deduction & Collection Account No.]

MUMB11251C

 

 

PAN No.:

[Permanent Account No.]

AABCB2289A

 

 

Legal Form :

Closely held public limited liability company

 

 

Line of Business :

Manufacturers, Exporters, Importers, Dealers, Wholesalers, Retailers, Processors and Agents of Textiles Software Silicones.

 

 

RATING & COMMENTS

 

MIRA’s Rating :

Aa

 

RATING

STATUS

PROPOSED CREDIT LINE

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

 

Maximum Credit Limit :

USD 950000

 

 

Status :

Good

 

 

Payment Behaviour :

Regular

 

 

Litigation :

Clear

 

 

Comments :

Subject is a well-established company having satisfactory track.  Directors are reported as respectable, experienced and having satisfactory means of their own. 

 

Their trade relations are fair. Payments are reported as correct and as per commitments.

 

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

 

 

LOCATIONS

 

Registered Office :

F –18, Street No. 23, MIDC, Marol, Andheri (East), Mumbai – 400 093, Maharashtra, India

Tel. No.:

91-22-28394002 (7 Lines) / 56901101 (4 Lines)

Mobile No.:

91-9821010889

Fax No.:

91-22-28394003

E-Mail :

1.       brisil@vsnl.com

2.       britacel@vsnl.com

3.       9821010889@bplmobile.com

Website :

http://www.britacelsilicones.com

Area :

636 sq. mtrs.

Location :

Owned

 

 

Administrative Office :

27A, 2nd Floor, ‘C’ Wing, Raj Industrial Complex, Marol Military Road, Andheri (East), Mumbai – 400 059, Maharashtra, India

Tel. No.:

91-22-28502001 (7 Lines)

Mobile :

91-9821010889

Fax No.:

91-22-28502003

E-Mail :

brisil@vsnl.com

9821010889@bplmobile.com

 

 

PLANTS :

 

Unit 1 :

F  - 18, Street No. 23, MIDC, Marol, Andheri [East], Mumbai – 400093, Maharashtra, India

Area :

636 sq. mtrs. – plot area

628.92 sq. mtrs. – built up area

 

 

Unit 2 :

Shed No. D-2/6, Plot No. 192/F, Kundaim Industrial Estate, Kundaim, District Ponda, Goa – 403110, India

Tel. No.:

91-832-2395104/2395105

Fax No.:

91-832-2395104

Area :

1423 sq. mtrs. – plot area

250 sq. mtrs. – built up area

Location:

Owned

 

 

Unit 3 :

Plot No. L – 125 & 126, Verna Industrial Estate, [Phase – III], Verna, Goa – 403772, India

Tel. No. :

91-832-2783939/2783940

Fax No. :

91-832-2782929

E-mail :

bslverna@indiatimes.com

Area :

9672 sq. mtrs. – plot area

1521 sq. mtrs. – built up area

Location:

Owned

 

 

Unit 4 :

Plot No. L – 124, Verna Industrial Estate, Phase III, Verna, Goa – 403 772, India

Tel. No.:

91-832-2783939/ 2783940

Fax No.:

91-832-2782929

E-mail :

bslverna@indiatimes.com

Area :

7125 sq. mtrs. – plot area

849.88 sq. ft. – built up area

Location:

Owned

 

 

DIRECTORS

 

Name :

Mr. Naishadh Hiren Desai

Designation :

Chairman & Managing Director

Address :

Flat No. 49 A/B, Yashodham, Plot No. 68, Gen. A. K. Vaidya Marg, Goregaon (East), Mumbai – 400 063, Maharashtra

Date of Birth/Age :

11.12.1955

Qualification :

B. Sc., FICS (W. Germany)

Experience :

24 years

 

 

Name :

Mr. Ketan Hiren Desai

Designation :

Director [Technical]

Address :

Flat No. 49 A/B, Yashodham, Plot No. 68, Gen. A. K. Vaidya Marg, Goregaon (East), Mumbai – 400 063, Maharashtra

Date of Birth/Age :

12.12.1965

Qualification :

B. Pharm

Experience :

15 years

 

 

Name :

Ms. Kamini Hiten Desai

Designation :

Executive Director

Address :

Flat No. 49 A/B, Yashodham, Plot No. 68, Gen. A. K. Vaidya Marg, Goregaon (East), Mumbai – 400 063, Maharashtra

Date of Birth/Age :

12.12.1965

Qualification :

B. Com.

Experience :

15 years

 

 

Name :

Mr. Hiren Manibhai Desai

Designation :

Director

Address :

403, Madhuban, S. V. Road, Goregaon (West), Mumbai – 400062, Maharashtra

 

 

MAJOR SHAREHOLDERS / SHAREHOLDING PATTERN

 

Names of Shareholders

No. of Shares

Percentage of Holding

Mr. Naishadh Hiren Desai

46,100

16.92%

Mr. Kitan Hiren Desai

39,500

14.50%

Mr. Hiren M. Vashi

36,750

13.49%

Ms. Kamini Desai

43,650

16.02%

Mrs. Nalini Hiren Vashi

17,500

  6.42%

Mr. Apurva Desai

43,900

16.12%

Ms. Bhavana Desai

45,000

16.52 %

Total

2,72,400

100.00%

 

 

BUSINESS DETAILS

 

Line of Business :

Manufacturers, Exporters, Importers, Dealers, Wholesalers, Retailers, Processors and Agents of Textiles Software Silicones.

 

 

Products :

v      Silicone Emulsions

v      Flame Retardants

v      Micro Amino Emulsions

v      Amino Silicone Elastomers

v      Modified Silicone Elastomers

v      Silicone Resins

v      Silicone Cationics

v      Water Repellants

v      Defoamers

v      Hydrophilic Softeners

v      Silicone Elastomers

v      Perfumed Emulsions

v      Exhaustible silicone Softeners (New Introduction)

 

 

Exports :

 

Countries :

Dubai, Pakistan, Egypt, Tanzania, South Africa, Thailand, Malaysia, Israel, Philippines and Hong Kong, Taiwan, Srilanka, Singapore (textiles software silicone)

 

 

Imports :

 

Countries :

Japan, U.S.A., Spain, Germany and Singapore [Silicone Fluid and Silicone Monomer]

 

 

Terms :

 

Selling :

Cash or Credit [60/90/120 days]

 

 

Purchasing :

Cash, Credit [60 days] and Other

 

 

PRODUCTION STATUS

 

Particulars

Unit

 

Installed Capacity

Actual Production

Textile Softners (Silicones)

MT

 

7500

5372.87

Silicones

MT

 

6500

--

Textile Softners (Unit I – Mumbai)

MT

 

1000

--

Textile Softners (Unit II – Kundaim – Goa)

MT

 

1500

--

Textile Softners (Unit III – VernaGoa)

MT

 

4000

--

 

 

GENERAL INFORMATION

 

Suppliers :

  • Wacker Metroak Chemicals Private Limited

D. H. Road, Chandi, 24 Praganas (S), West Bengal – 743 503

Tel. 91-33-24708384

Contact Person – Mr. Dutta

 

  • Dow Corning India Private Limited

Wockhardt Towers, East Wing, Level – 2, Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra (East), Mumbai – 400 051, Maharashtra

Tel. 91-22-56946868

Contact Person – Mr. S Deshpande

 

  • New Drug & Chemical Company

Jay Mahal Estate, 2nd Floor, 20/48, Lohar Chawl, Road No. 4, Mumbai – 400 021, Maharashtra

Tel. 91-22-22068106

Contact Person – Mr. Nimish / Mr. Katkar

 

  • Yash Synthetics Private Limited

66/E, Industrial Estate, Masat, Silvassa, Gujarat

Tel. 91-79-26734980

Contact Person – Mr. Agrawal / Mr. Rakesh

 

  • Viswaat Chemicals Limited

Triveni, Mith Chowki, Marve Road, Malad (West), Mumbai – 400 064, Maharashtra

Tel. 91-22-28809535

Contact Person – Mr. Shashikant / Mr. Sudhakar

 

  • Grand Organics Private Limited

D 2 / 26, Bicholim Industrial Estate, Bicholim, Goa

– 403 529

     Tel. 91-832- 2362337 / 2362898

 

 

Customers :

§        End Users

 

  • Raymond Limited

Jekegram, Pokhran, Thane – 400 606, Maharashtra

Tel. 91-22-5344191

     Contact Person – Mr. Uchil

 

  • Abhikesh Industries Limited

Trident Complex, Erial Rest, Rajkot Road, Barnala, Gujarat

Tel. 91-2642-1679295251

Contact Person – Mr. Jogindhar / Mr. Tarun Rawal

 

  • Clariant (India) Limited

Survey No. 316, National Highway, Village Bakrol, Taluka Panoli, District Bharuch, Gujarat

Contact Person – Mr. Somsundar

 

 

No. of Employees :

92

 

 

Bankers :

>   State Bank of India

Backbay Reclamation Branch, Nariman Point, Mumbai – 400 021, Maharahstra

The company enjoys Credit Limits facility of Rs. 157.500 millions from its’ bankers

 

>   Development Credit Bank Limited

Fort Branch, 8, Raja Bahadur Mansion, 16, Ambalal Doshi Marg, Fort, Mumbai – 400 001, Maharashtra

Tel. 91-22-22701871 / 72 / 73

     (The company enjoys Credit Facilities of Rs.

     160.000 millions from it’s bankers)

 

 

Facilities :

--

 

 

 

 

Banking Relations :

Good

 

 

Auditors :

 

Name :

Rameshbhai R. Shah & Company

Chartered Accountants

Address :

A/307, Vertex Vikas, Sir Mandapeshwar Road, Andheri (East), Mumbai – 400 103, Maharashtra

Tel. No.:

91-22-28320733

 

 

Associates/Subsidiaries :

>  Enpee Pharma Private Limited

F-18, Street No. 23, MIDC Marol, Andheri (East), Mumbai – 400 093, Maharashtra

Business – Carrying out job work for company (BSL), 100% subsidiary of BSL

 

>   Count Fabri Fluidomatics Limited

29-C, Raj Industrial Complex, Marol Military Road, Andheri (East), Mumbai – 400 059, Maharashtra

 

>   Britacel Exports Private Limited

27-C, Raj Industrial Complex, Marol, Military Road, Andheri (East), Mumbai – 400 059, Maharashtra

Business - Trading in Textile Softners and Auxillaries

 

>   Count Fabri-Fluidomatics Limited

29-C, Raj Industrial Complex, Marol, Military Road, Andheri (East), Mumbai – 400 059, Maharashtra

 

>   Britacel PCB Chemicals Limited

 

 

CAPITAL STRUCTURE

 

Authorised Capital :

No. of Shares

Type

Value

Amount

500,000

Equity Shares

Rs. 100/- each

Rs. 50.000 millions

 

Issued, Subscribed & Paid-up Capital :

No. of Shares

Type

Value

Amount

272400

Equity Shares

Rs. 100/- each    

Rs. 27.240 millions

 


 

FINANCIAL DATA

[all figures are in Rupees Millions]

 

ABRIDGED BALANCE SHEET

 

SOURCES OF FUNDS

 

31.03.2005

31.03.2004

31.03.2003

SHAREHOLDERS FUNDS

 

 

 

1] Share Capital

27.240

27.240

27.240

2] Reserves & Surplus

209.489

175.326

150.914

NETWORTH

236.729

202.566

178.154

LOAN FUNDS

 

 

 

1] Secured Loans

133.165

137.038

137.541

2] Unsecured Loans

0.000

4.000

4.000

TOTAL BORROWING

133.165

141.038

141.541

DEFERRED TAX LIABILITIES

1.688

1.255

0.023

 

 

 

 

TOTAL

371.582

344.859

319.718

 

 

 

 

APPLICATION OF FUNDS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FIXED ASSETS [Net Block]

49.755

36.040

32.576

Capital work-in-progress

0.000

0.000

0.000

 

 

 

 

INVESTMENT

24.281

24.282

19.230

 

 

 

 

CURRENT ASSETS, LOANS & ADVANCES

 

 

 

 
Inventories

70.532
 
Sundry Debtors
 

 

170.828
 
Cash & Bank Balances
388.017

378.975

12.046
 
Other Current Assets
 

 

0.000
 
Loans & Advances
 

 

60.499
Total Current Assets
388.017

378.975

313.905
Less : CURRENT LIABILITIES & PROVISIONS
 

 

 

 
Current Liabilities & Provisions
90.615

94.618

46.061
Total Current Liabilities
90.615

94.618

46.061
Net Current Assets
297.402

284.357

267.844
 

 

 

 

MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES

0.144

0.180

0.068

 

 

 

 

TOTAL

371.582

344.859

319.718

 

 

 


PROFIT & LOSS ACCOUNT

 

PARTICULARS

 

31.03.2005

31.03.2004

31.03.2003

Sales Turnover [including other income]

682.716

589.961

568.624

 

 

 

 

Profit/(Loss) Before Tax

37.667

40.664

36.589

Provision for Taxation

3.000

10.460

10.023

Profit/(Loss) After Tax

34.667

30.204

26.555

 

 

 

 

Export Value

110.274

89.445

55.872

 

 

 

 

Import Value

73.635

94.203

114.065

 

 

 

 

Total Expenditure

645.049

549.405

538.805

 

KEY RATIOS

 

PARTICULARS

 

 

31.03.2005

31.03.2004

31.03.2003

PAT / Total Income
(%)
5.07

5.12

4.67
 
 
 

 

 
Net Profit Margin

(PBT/Sales)

(%)

5.51

6.89

6.43
 

 

 

 

 
Return on Total Assets

(PBT/Total Assets}

(%)

8.15

9.25

11.65
 

 

 

 

 
Return on Investment (ROI)

(PBT/Networth)

 

0.16

0.20

0.20
 

 

 

 

 
Debt Equity Ratio

(Total Liability/Networth)

 

1.95

2.17

0.25
 

 

 

 

 
Current Ratio

(Current Asset/Current Liability)

 

4.28

4.00

6.81

 

 

LOCAL AGENCY FURTHER INFORMATION

 

 

The company’s registered office was shifted from 403, Madhuban, S. V. Road, Goregaon (West), Mumbai – 400 062 to the above address.

 

History :

 

The company was propounded by Mr. Hiren Desai the founder director of the company.

 

Britacel Silicones Private Limited was incorporated in 1990 with an aim of manufacturing exclusive silicones of textiles finishing. At the time of incorporation on 15.10.1990, there were only 2 Directors namely, Mr. Naishadh Hiren Desai and Mr. Ketan Hiren Desai. Ms. Kamini Hiren Desai was introduced as 3rd Director of the company on 01.01.1992 and Mr. Hiren Manibhai Vashi was introduced as 4th Director of the company on 30.03.2004.

 

Manufacturing activity of Silicones hitherto being conducted in the name of “Britacel” with Mr. Naishadh Desai as the proprietor was taken over by the Company BSPL, subsequent to its formation.

 

Subject has established its credentials as manufacturers of speciality silicones with excellent quality control. It is the largest supplier of speciality silicones in India today with over 35% market share. The company has shown a phenomenal jump of about 10 times in the turnover during the past five years while multiplying its reserves by 140 times.

 

The company’s product developments not only consist of ultra modern equipments but also a product development team comprising of highly qualified and experienced professionals. Its family includes Lab Chemists, Technical Executives, Marketing Executives, Production Executives, Polymer  Chemists, Sales Logistics Team and Financial Executives.

 

The company’s manufacturing facilities are at Mumbai and Goa with total installed capacity of 2000 tons per annum. The earnest efforts of the organisation have yielded in a good range of speciality silicones that are being manufactured and marketed by it.

 

The company started its manufacturing activities in the year 1989 in Mumbai and after 1992 started its manufacturing activities at Plot No. F-18, Street No. 23, MIDC Marol, Andheri (East), Mumbai – 400 093, which was owned by Empee Pharma Private Limited in order to expand its activities. BSPL started its 2nd unit at Kundaim, Goa in November 1995 again further to cope-up with the increased demand BSPL went for 3rd phase expansion at Verna, Goa in March, 1998 with the physical factory area more than 16000 sq. fts. by virtue of turnover exceeding Rs. 300 millions, statutorily BSPL was converted into  “Britacel Silicones Limited” a deemed Public Limited Company U/S 43 (2A) of the companies Act, 1956.

 

Business :

 

The silicones manufactured by the company meet the ever changing demands of the Textile processing industries starting from Micro Emulsions for durability, softness and superior bouncy effect, Silicone Elastomer for crease recovery and silky feel, Defoamer for hot spinning and jet dyeing, Body Fillers, Water Repellants, Printing aids to reactive dyes to name a few.

 

The company’s fixed assets of important value include land leasehold, residential premises, factory building, industrial units (shed I & II), plant & machinery, electrical instruments, air conditioner, weighing scale, water tank, lab equipment, office equipment, furniture & fixtures, computer, motor car, scooter, typewriters and overhead projector.

 

As per Web Details :

 

This principal has taken the company to the Enviable heights in business & has imparted it an impressive presence in the domestic as well as global market with an exclusive & wide range of speciality silicones.


In the daring vision of Mr. Hiren Vashi, the Founder Director, Britacel has established its credentials as manufacturers of speciality silicones with excellent quality control. Being the largest supplier of Speciality Silicones in India today with over 35% market share, Britacel has shown a phenomenal jump of about 10 times in the turnover during the past five years while multiplying its reserves by 140 times.

 

The product developments not only consists of Ultra Modern equipments but also a product development team comprising of highly qualified and experienced professionals.


The family includes :- Lab Chemists, Technical Executives, Marketing Executives, Production Executives, Polymer Chemists, Sales Logistic Team & Financial Executives.


The R&D Center is supported by a range of sophisticated instruments to render a sharp edge to its scientific endeavor. The company is proud to be a pioneer in introducing so many new concepts in Indian market like Micro Emulsions, Silicone Elastomers etc.


Manufacturing facilities are at Mumbai & Goa with total installed capacity of 2000 tons per annum.  The earnest efforts of the organisation have yielded in a good range of speciality silicones that are being manufactured & marketed by it.


The range covers ---
-Silicone Emulsions, Micro Amino Emulsions, Perfumed Amino Emulsions, Silicone Elastomers, Amino Silicone Elastomers, Silicone Resins, Silicone Cationics, Water Repellants, Defoamers & Hydrophilic Softeners.


The persistent quest towards Globalization has resulted in acceptance of Britacel products in countries like Turkey, Portugal, Egypt, Italy, U.S.A., Thailand, Sri Lanka, Pakistan & Bangladesh.

 

Achievements :

 

Ø       First to introduce “MICRO EMULSION” in India and promote “INNER SOFTNESS” concept, with its STAR product “LAXOF”

Ø       First to create a market for “SILICONE ELASTOMERS” in India for Excellent Bounce and “CREASE RECOVERY”

Ø       First to manufacture “HYDROPHILIC SILICONE” with Extra softness for TOWEL INDUSTRIES

Ø       The largest supplier of “SILICONE EMULSION” in India with a 35% market share in the silicone category.

Ø       First to introduce : “SILICONE EXHAUSTIBLE SOFTNERS”.

 

Trade References:

 

  • Wacker Chemie, GmbH

 

  • O G Corporation

 

  • Nahar Industrial Enterprises Limited

21st Mile Stone Ambala-Chandighar Road, District Patiala, Near Ambala, Village Jalapur, P O Dappar – 140506

Tel. No.: 91-1762-506502

Contact Person: Mr. S S Airch/ S K Mohanty

 

  • Abhishekh Industry Limited

E-212, Kitchlu Nagar, Ludhiana – 141001

Tel. No.: 91-161-5039999/ 2304000

Contact Person: Mr. Vijay Jain/ Ravindra Pal

 

  • Clariant (India) Limited

Survey No. 316, National Highway, Village Bakrol, Taluka Panoli, District Bharuch

Contact Person: Mr. Somsunder

 

  • ICI (I) Limited

Post Box 87, Belapur Road, Thane – 400601

Tel. No.: 91-22-7780000

Contact Person: Mr. Pinto / Rangarajan

 

  • Arvind Mills Limited

P O Khatraj, Taluka Kalol, District Gandhi Nagar – 382721

Tel. No.: 91-2764-281100

 

 

 


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.41.34

UK Pound

1

Rs.81.81

Euro

1

Rs.55.74

 

 

SCORE & RATING EXPLANATIONS

 

SCORE FACTORS

 

RANGE

POINTS

HISTORY

1~10

8

PAID-UP CAPITAL

1~10

8

OPERATING SCALE

1~10

8

FINANCIAL CONDITION

 

 

--BUSINESS SCALE

1~10

8

--PROFITABILIRY

1~10

7

--LIQUIDITY

1~10

8

--LEVERAGE

1~10

7

--RESERVES

1~10

8

--CREDIT LINES

1~10

9

--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

 

71

 

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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