MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report Date :

25.05.2007

           

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

CLASSIC FINE FOODS (TAIWAN) LTD 

 

 

Registered Office :

2FL, 35 Zhong Yang South Rd Section 2 Peitou Dist Taipei City 112

 

 

Country :

Taiwan

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

December 27, 2000

 

 

Com. Reg. No.:

12676534

 

 

Legal Form :

Private

 

 

Line of Business :

Importation of wide range of fresh dairy, meat and seafood 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 EUR 20,000

 

 

Status :

Satisfactory

 

 

Payment Behaviour :

Regular

 

 

Litigation :

Clear

 

 


name & address

           

CLASSIC FINE FOODS (TAIWAN) LTD 

2FL, 35 ZHONG YANG SOUTH RD SECTION 2 PEITOU DIST TAIPEI CITY 112,

TAIWAN

TEL      : [+886] 2-28982828   

FAX      : [+886] 2-28976885

 

 

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

 

INCORPORATION DATE            : DECEMBER 27, 2000

REGISTRATION NO.                  : 12676534

LEGAL FORM                           : PRIVATE

CHIEF EXECUTIVE                    : MR. EDELMANN (CHAIRMAN)

STAFF STRENGTH                    : 23

CAPITAL                                   : US$ 993,677

BUSINESS LINE                        : TRADER

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

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

PAYMENT                                : AVERAGE

RECOMM. CREDIT RANGE       : UP TO EUR 20,000

MARKET CONDITION                : COMPETITIVE

FINANCIAL CONDITION             : STABLE

OPERATIONAL TREND  : STEADY

GENERAL REPUTATION           : AVERAGE

EXCHANGE RATE                     : TWD 44.96 = EUR1 AS OF 2007-5-24

 

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 History*

================

1 January, 2001 - Incorporated from OLIVIER TAIWAN and started commercial operations as well.

 

*Capital Details*

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Paid-up capital : NTD 33,000,000.00

 

*Company Registration*

===================

License number    : 12676534

Date issued          : 27 December, 2000

Issuing authority   : Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) 

 

*Office & Facilities*

================

Size                       : 135.72 sq. meters (Approx)

Location                : Center Business District (CBD)

Property status     : Rented

Type of building    : Commercial building

 

Other Contact Details

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Tel no     : 2-28918307

E-mails   : sales-cfftw@umail.hinet.net         

                  lhcfftw@m6.is.net.tw

Website  : www.classicfinefoods.com

 

Previous Contact Details

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

Address                  : 3Fl, 249 Hsi An St Section 2 Peitou Dist Taipei City 112

Tel no                     : 2-28287860

Fax no                    : 2-28265120

Date of relocation   : 26 December, 2005 

 

*Warehousing Facilities*

===================

Facilities                   : Chiller with freeze capacity of -18 degree Celsius and 5 degree Celsius respectively

                                  Refrigerated trucks

Type of warehouse   : Air-conditioned 

 

*Factories, Size & Locations*

======================

The company is a trading house focused on importation of overseas products, and maintains no manufacturing facilities. 

 

*Corporate & Organization Structure*

=============================

A small-medium sized company operated and managed by the owner of the firm, supported by a team of professional management.

 


*Reputation*

==========

Reference checking for the purpose of establishing the firm's reputation within the respective industry failed to reveal any negative information.

 

Rounded Rectangle: WEB SITE 

 

 

 


Web site: www.cffoods.com.tw  The design is professional and the content is well organized. At present it is both in Chinese and English versions.

 

Email : salescff@m6.is.net.tw

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: LITIGATION 

 

 


For the past 7 years there is no record of litigation.

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: OWNERSHIP/MANAGEMENT BACKGROUND 

 

 


*Major Shareholders*

=================

Shareholders' Name                                                No. of Shares

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

VESTEY GROUP LTD                                                 2,761,999

Wen-hsi Chiang                                                              499,998

Lisa Chia-hui Ho                                                              38,002

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: MANAGEMENT 

 

 


Management : Ms. Connie Ting-hsiu Liu, Manager

                        Ms. Lisa Chia-hui Ho, Deputy General Manager

 

Name                                                    Nationality                    Job Description

Ms. Connie Ting-hsiu Liu            Taiwanese                                 Manager Sales

Ms. Lisa Chia-hui Ho                  Taiwanese                     Deputy General Manager

 

*Key Personnel*

=============

(1)

Mr.  Edelmann

Founder                : Co-Founder

Work experience  : More than 5 years

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

 

(2)

Ms. Lisa Chia-hui Ho

Tel no : 2-28287860

Fax no : 2-28265120

E-mail  : lho-cfftw@umail.hinet.net

 

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: BUSINESS OPERATIONS 

 

 


*Main Products & Services*

======================

Specializes in the following areas of work :

 

1. Importation of wide range of fresh dairy, meat and seafood products suitable for  use in Western cuisine.

2. Domestic sales to local customers such as retail business. 

 

Products : Dairy products 

                 Delicacies 

                 Fruits & vegetables 

                 Pastry products 

                 Processed food 

 

*Payment Terms*

==============

Sales

-------

Local   : Cash

              30-90 days credit

 

Purchases

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

Local   : Cash

              30-90 days credit

 

Import : Letter of Credit (L/C)

              Open Account (D/A) with settlement using Telegraphic Transfer (T/T)

 

*Competitors*

===========

The following locally based firms supply similar range of products :

 

- NIPPON MEAT PACKERS (TAIWAN) INC

- TAI LI FU CORP

- LIH TAIR FOODS INDUSTRIAL CORP

- FOREPORT ENTERPRISES CO LTD

- CRADLE ENTERPRISE CORP 

 

*Domestic Customers*

==================

Major local customers are from the following sectors:

 

- Hotels and resorts

- Restaurants and clubs

- Food caterers

- Airline caterer

- Cruise ship catering

- Ship chandler

- Bakeries

- Chain pastries

- Hypermarkets

- Supermarket

- Minimarkets

- Food-processing factories

- Retailers

 

*Local Distribution Network*

=======================

100% of the annual turnover is attributed to local sales.

 

*Export Markets*

==============

There is no record of export since the prime focus of the firm's activity is concentrated on local sales only. 

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: RELATED COMPANIES 

 

 


*LOCAL BRANCHES & MANAGEMENT*

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Branch : CLASSIC FINE FOODS (TAICHUNG) LTD - TAICHUNG CITY

Branch Address : 65 Chien Kung St East Dist, Taichung City, 401

Branch Tel : [+886] 4-22801818

Branch Fax : [+886] 4-22801818

Branch Employees : 4

 

*(Subsidiaries , Joint-ventures & Affiliates)

==================================

Company Name : CLASSIC FINE FOODS

Address : 100 Xuan Thuy St Quarter 2, Thao Dien Ward District 2 Ho Chi Minh Vietnam

Country : Vietnam

Relationship : Affiliate

Legal Form : Private Limited Company

Company Type : Trader

Industry : Food Products

 

Company Name : CLASSIC FINE FOODS (HK) LTD

Address : Unit 201 Kerry Warehouse 4-6 Kwai Tai Rd Kwai Chung New Territories Hong Kong

Country : Hong Kong

Relationship : Affiliate

Legal Form : Private Limited Company

Company Type : Trader

Industry : Food Products

 

Company Name : CLASSIC FINE FOODS (S) PTE LTD

Address : Henderson Industrial Park 217 Henderson Rd #01-07 159555 Singapore

Country : Singapore

Relationship : Affiliate

Legal Form : Private Limited Company

Company Type : Importer

Industry : Food Products

 

Company Name : CLASSIC FINE FOODS (TAICHUNG) LTD

Address : 1FI, 65 Chien Kung St East Dist Taichung City 401 Taiwan

Country : Taiwan

Relationship : Subsidiary

Legal Form : Private Limited Company

Company Type : Trader

Industry : Food Products

 

Company Name : CLASSIC FINE FOODS (THAILAND) CO LTD

Address : 47/9 Moo 3 Rattanathibeth Rd Sai-Ma Muang 11000 Nonthaburi Thailand

Country : Thailand

Relationship : Affiliate

Legal Form : Private Limited Company

Company Type : Trader

Industry : Food Products

 

Company Name : CLASSIC FINE FOODS EMIRATES LTD LLC

Address : Industrial Area Warehouse 8 & 9 Beside OASIS WATER CO Near National Paint Roundabout Sharjah United Arab Emirates

Country : United Arab Emirates

Relationship : Affiliate

Legal Form : Private Limited Company

Company Type : Trader

Industry : Food Products

 

Company Name : CLASSIC FINE FOODS GROUP LTD

Address : Unit D24/27 New Covent Garden Market Nine Elms Lane London SW85LL United Kingdom

Country : United Kingdom

Relationship : Affiliate

Legal Form : Private Limited Company

Company Type : Manufacturer

Industry : Food Products

 

Company Name : CLASSIC FINE FOODS PHILIPPINES INC

Address : 26Fl RCBC Plaza - Yuchengco Tower 6819 Ayala Ave Cnr Sen Gil J Puyat Ave Ayala-Paseo De Roxas Makati 1226 NCR Philippines

Country : Philippines

Relationship : Affiliate

Legal Form : Private Limited Company

Company Type : Trader

Industry : Food Products

 

Company Name : CLASSIC FINE FOODS SDN BHD

Address : Bukit Permai Industrial Park 11 Jalan Bukit Permai Utama Kuala Lumpur 56100 Selangor Malaysia

Country : Malaysia

Relationship : Affiliate

Legal Form : Private Limited Company

Company Type : Trader

Industry : Food Products

 

*Strategic Partners & Alliances*

=========================

Diversified business interest with companies from Asia, Europe, and Australia including ANGLIS INT'L of South America. 

 

*IMPORTER AGENCY LISTING*

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Supplier : LACTALIS INT'L (GROUPE LACTALIS)

Country of Origin : France

Product Description : Butter 

Brand : President

Year : 2001

 

Supplier : FAYE GASTRONOMIE SA

Country of Origin : France

Product Description : Canned delicacies 

Brand : Faye Gastronomie

Year : 2001

 

Supplier : LACTALIS INT'L (GROUPE LACTALIS)

Country of Origin : France

Product Description : Cheese 

Brand : President

Year : 2001

 

Supplier : BALIK NEDERLAND BV

Country of Origin : Netherlands

Product Description : Cheese 

Brand : Balik

Year : 2001

 

Supplier : BARRY CALLEBAUT AG

Country of Origin : Switzerland

Product Description : Chocolate & related products 

Brand : Callebaut

Year : 2001

 

Supplier : BARRY CALLEBAUT FRANCE SA

Country of Origin : France

Product Description : Chocolate products 

Brand : Cacao Barry

Year : 2001

 

Supplier : BALIK NEDERLAND BV

Country of Origin : Netherlands

Product Description : Condiments 

Brand : Balik

Year : 2001

 

Supplier : AMORA MAILLE

Country of Origin : France

Product Description : Condiments & sauces 

Brand : Amora Maille

Year : 2001

 

Supplier : LACTALIS INT'L (GROUPE LACTALIS)

Country of Origin : France

Product Description : Creams 

Brand : President

Year : 2001

 

Supplier : BALIK NEDERLAND BV

Country of Origin : Netherlands

Product Description : Dairy products 

Brand : Balik

Year : 2001

 

Supplier : SABAROT WASSNER

Country of Origin : France

Product Description : Escargot 

Brand : Sabarot

Year : 2001

 

Supplier : BALIK NEDERLAND BV

Country of Origin : Netherlands

Product Description : Fish 

Brand : Balik

Year : 2001

 

Supplier : FRENCH F & B JAPAN CO LTD

Country of Origin : Japan

Product Description : Food ingredients 

Brand : French F&B

Year : 2005

 

Supplier : GOURMET F&B KOREA CO LTD

Country of Origin : South Korea

Product Description : Food products 

Brand : Gourmet F&B

Year : 2005

 

Supplier : CAPFRUIT SA

Country of Origin : France

Product Description : Frozen fruits 

Brand : Cap Fruit

Year : 2001

 

Supplier : FAYE GASTRONOMIE SA

Country of Origin : France

Product Description : Fruits & vegetables 

Brand : Faye Gastronomie

Year : 2001

 

Supplier : SABAROT WASSNER

Country of Origin : France

Product Description : Lentils 

Brand : Sabarot

Year : 2001

 

Supplier : SABAROT WASSNER

Country of Origin : France

Product Description : Mushrooms 

Brand : Sabarot

Year : 2001

 

Supplier : AMORA MAILLE

Country of Origin : France

Product Description : Mustard 

Brand : Amora Maille

Year : 2001

 

Supplier : BALIK NEDERLAND BV

Country of Origin : Netherlands

Product Description : Oysters 

Brand : Balik

Year : 2001

 

Supplier : AMORA MAILLE

Country of Origin : France

Product Description : Pickles 

Brand : Amora Maille

Year : 2001

 

Supplier : BALIK NEDERLAND BV

Country of Origin : Netherlands

Product Description : Poultry products 

Brand : Balik

Year : 2001

 

Supplier : CAPFRUIT SA

Country of Origin : France

Product Description : Purees 

Brand : Cap Fruit

Year : 2001

 

Supplier : FAYE GASTRONOMIE SA

Country of Origin : France

Product Description : Seafood products 

Brand : Faye Gastronomie

Year : 2001

 

Supplier : PARCS SAINT KERBER

Country of Origin : France

Product Description : Shellfish 

Brand : Parcs St-Kerber

Year : 2001

 

Supplier : BALIK RAUCHEREL IM TOGGENBURG AG

Country of Origin : Switzerland

Product Description : Smoked salmon  

Brand : Balik

Year : 2001

 

Supplier : TARTUFI MORRA

Country of Origin : Italy

Product Description : Truffle products 

Brand : Tartufalba

Year : 2001

 

Supplier : AMORA MAILLE

Country of Origin : France

Product Description : Vinegar 

Brand : Amora Maille

Year : 2001

 

Supplier : ACETO BALSAMICO DEL DUCA DI ADRIANO GROSOLI SRL

Country of Origin : Italy

Product Description : Wines 

Brand : ACETO BALSAMICO

Year : 2001

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: PAYMENTHISTORY 

 

 


PAYMENT RATING : 3                OBTAINED SCORES : 61

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 

 

 


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.

 

*BANK DETAILS*

================

Bank Name : BANK OF TAIWAN

Branch : Chungcheng Dist, Taipei City 

Branch Address : 120 Chung Ching South Rd Section 1 Chungcheng Dist Taipei City 100 (Head Office) 

SWIFT Code : BKTWTWTP

 

Bank Name : HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING CORP

Branch : Hsin-i Dist,Taipei City 

Branch Address : 13-15Fl Int'l Trade Bldg 333 Keelung Rd Section 1 Hsin-i Dist Taipei City 110 (Head Office) 

SWIFT Code : HSBCTWTP

 

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

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Year                 Imports            Exports     Total

2004    $3,437,000.00   n/a            $3,437,000.00

2005     $2,963,000.00   n/a            $2,963,000.00

2006    $3,721,000.00   n/a            $3,721,000.00

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: REMARKS 

 

 


SC is considered small-sized in its line with an acceptable base to come into credit dealings of small amount.

 

 

Attached: trade references

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SIC PRODUCT CLASSIFICATION & ACTIVITY 

 

Activity             Code                Product/Service Description

Importing          2000                  Food and Kindred Products

Importing          2033                  Canned fruits, vegetables, preserves, jams, and jellies

Importing          2051                  Bread and other bakery products, other than frozen

Importing          2084                  Wines, brandy, and brandy spirits

Importing          2087                  Flavoring extracts and flavoring sirups

Importing          2099                  Food products

Importing          5143                  Dairy Products

Importing          5146                  Fish & Seafood

Importing          5147                  Meats & Meat Products

Trading             2000                  Food and Kindred Products

 

HARMONIZED PRODUCT CLASSIFICATION & ACTIVITY 

 

Activity       Code                     Product/Service Description

Importing     0400                       Dairy, eggs, honey, & ed. products

Importing     0401300000            Milk and cream, not concentrated nor sweetened, of a fat content, by weight,

                                                exceeding 6%

Importing     0405102000            Butter

Importing     0405207000            Dairy products

Importing     0406100000            Cheese, fresh (including whey cheese), not fermented, and curd

Importing     0406300000            Cheese, processed, not grated or powdered

Importing     0406909550            Cheese, including mixtures

Importing     0811200000            Raspberries/blackberries/mulberries/loganberries/black, white or red currants &

                                                 gooseberries (ex kiwi) uncooked/cooked by steaming or boiling water frozen

Importing     0811901000            Bananas and plantains, uncooked or cooked by steaming or boiling in water,

                                                frozen, whether or not sweetened

Importing     1510000000            Olive-residue oil and blends of olive oil and oil-residue oil, not chemically

                                                modified

 

DETAILED PRODUCT CLASSIFICATION & ACTIVITY 

 

Activity                         Product/Service Description

Importing                       Smoked salmon 

Importing                       Wines 

Importing                       Vinegar 

Importing                       Seafood products 

Importing                       Preserved fruits 

Importing                       Meat products 

Importing                       Fruit jams 

Trading                          Dairy products 

Trading                          Wines 

Trading                          Vinegar 

 

INTERNATIONAL TRADE: ACTIVITY & MARKETS

 

Importing from Australia

Importing from Belgium

Importing from Canada

Importing from Europe

Importing from France

Importing from Germany

Importing from Hungary

Importing from Italy

Importing from Japan

Importing from Netherlands

Importing from New Zealand

Importing from Oceania

Importing from Singapore

Importing from South Africa

Importing from South Korea

Importing from Switzerland

Importing from USA

Importing from United Kingdom

Importing from Vietnam

 

 

 

 


 

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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