MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

Report Date :

29.05.2007

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

XIAMEN GULONG IMP. & EXP. CO., LTD.

 

 

Registered Office :

17/F Dihao Building, No. 820 Xiahe Road, Kaiyuan District, Xiamen, Fujian Province, 361004 Pr

 

 

Country :

China

 

 

Financials (as on) :

31.12.2006

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

SEP. 28, 1994

 

 

Com. Reg. No.:

3502001004581

 

 

Legal Form :

Limited Liabilities Company

 

 

Line of Business :

Engaged in international trade

 

 

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 usd200,000

 

 

Status :

Good

 

 

Payment Behaviour :

Usually correct

 

 

Litigation :

Clear

 

name & address

 

XIAMEN GULONG IMP. & EXP. CO., LTD.

17/F DIHAO BUILDING, NO. 820 XIAHE ROAD, KAIYUAN DISTRICT,

XIAMEN, FUJIAN PROVINCE, 361004 PR CHINA

TEL      : 86 (0) 592-2960118 

FAX      : 86 (0) 592-2960666

 

 

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

 

INCORPORATION DATE            : SEP. 28, 1994

REGISTRATION NO.                  : 3502001004581

REGISTERED LEGAL FORM     : LIMITED LIABILITIES COMPANY

CHIEF EXECUTIVE                                                              : MR. GUO QINGFENG (CHAIRMAN)

STAFF STRENGTH                    : 37

REGISTERED CAPITAL : CNY 50,000,000

BUSINESS LINE                        : INTERNATIONAL TRADE

TURNOVER                              : cny 703,720,000 (AS OF DEC. 31, 2006)

EQUITIES                                 : cny   68,830,000 (AS OF DEC. 31, 2006)

PAYMENT                                : AVERAGE

RECOMM. CREDIT RANGE       : up to usd200,000

MARKET CONDITION                : COMPETITIVE

FINANCIAL CONDITION : STABLE

OPERATIONAL TREND  : steady

GENERAL REPUTATION           : AVERAGE

EXCHANGE RATE                     : CNY 7.67= US$1 AS OF 2007-5-28

 

Adopted abbreviations:

ANS - amount not stated

NS - not stated 

SC - subject company (the company inquired by you)

NA - not available          

CNY - China Yuan Ren Min Bi

 

 

 


 

Rounded Rectangle: HISTORY 

 

 


SC was registered as a limited liabilities company at local Administration for Industry & Commerce (AIC - The official body of issuing and renewing business license) on Sep. 28, 1994.

 

Company Status: Limited liabilities co.

This form of business in PR China is defined as a legal person. Shareholders bear limited liability to the extent of shareholding, and the co. is liable for its debts only to extent of its total assets. The characteristics of this form of co. are as follows:

Upon the establishment of the co., an investment certificate is issued to the each of shareholders.

The board of directors is comprised of three to thirteen members.

The minimum registered capital for a co. is listed as follows:

-manufacturing co.                                 : CNY 500,000.00

-trading &wholesaling co.                        : CNY 500,000.00

-retailing co.                                          : CNY 300,000.00

-consultancy & service co.                      : CNY 100,000.00

Shareholders may take their capital contributions in cash or by means of tangible assets or intangible assets such as industrial property and non-patented technology.

Cash contributed by all shareholders must account for at least 50% of the registered capital while contribution by intangible assets must not exceed 20% of the registered capital.

Existing shareholders have pre-exemption right to purchase shares of the co. offered for sale by the other shareholders and to subscribe for the newly increased registered capital of the co.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SC’s registered business scope includes importing and exporting various goods and technology ; counter trade, barter trade & transiting trade; tobacco (retailing), wholesaling and retailing textiles, garments, shoes, hats, hardware, chemical materials, building materials, metal materials, mechanical and electric equipment; storage; foreign trade information consulting service .

 

SC is mainly engaged in international trade.

 

Mr. Guo Qingfeng has been chairman of SC since 2001.

 

SC owns about 37 staff.

 

SC is currently operating at the above stated address, and this address houses its operating office in the commercial zone of Xiamen. Our checks reveal that SC rents the total premise about 600 square meters.

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: WEB SITE 

 

 


http://www.xiamengulong.com . The design is professional and the content is well organized. At present it is in both Chinese and English versions.

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: KEY EVENTS/RECENT DEVELOPMENT 

 

 


No significant events or changes were found during our checks with local AIC.

 


 

Rounded Rectangle: OWNERSHIP/MANAGEMENT BACKGROUND 

 

 


MAIN SHAREHOLDERS:

 
Name                                                               % of Shareholding

 

Xiamen Gulong Group Co., Ltd.                                       10

 

Xiamen Gulong Can Foods Co., Ltd.                                90

 

Xiamen Gulong Group Co., Ltd.

17/F Dihao Building, No. 820 Xiahe Road, Kaiyuan District, Xiamen

TEL: 86 (0) 592-2960118 

FAX: 86 (0) 592-2960666

Web: http://gonglong.myqy.cn    

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: MANAGEMENT 

 

 


l         Chairman:

 

Mr. Guo Qingfeng in his 40’s with university education. He is currently responsible for the overall management of SC.

 

Working Experience(s):

 

From 2001 to present                 Working in SC as chairman.

 

l         General Manager:

 

Ms. Lin Shali in her 40’s with university education. She is currently responsible for the daily management of SC.

 

Working Experience(s):

 

From 2001 to present                Working in SC as general manager.

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: BUSINESS OPERATIONS
 BACKGROUND
 

 

 


SC is mainly engaged in international trade.

 

SC’s products mainly include: can foods.

 

SC sources its materials 40% from domestic market and 60% from the overseas markets mainly from Europe and Southeast Asia. SC sells 50% of its products in domestic market and 50% to the overseas markets, mainly to America and Europe.

 

The buying terms of SC include Check, T/T, L/C and Credit of 30-60 days. The payment terms of SC include T/T, L/C and Credit of 30-60 days.

 

*Major Suppliers:

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Xiamen Gulong Can Foods Co., Ltd.

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: RELATED COMPANIES

 BACKGROUND
 

 

 


SC is not known to have any subsidiary at present.

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: PAYMENT

 BACKGROUND
 

 

 


Overall payment appraisal:

 

(  ) Excellent      (  ) Good      (X) Average      (  ) Fair      (  ) Poor      () Not yet determined

 

The appraisal serves as a reference to reveal SC's payments habits and ability to pay.  It is based on the 3 weighed factors:  Trade payment experience (through current enquiry with SC's suppliers), our delinquent payment and our debt collection record concerning SC.

 

Trade payment experience :   SC refused to release any information of its suppliers and the trade reference was not available.

 

Delinquent payment record :  None in our database.

 

Debt collection record :No overdue amount owed by SC was placed to us for collection within the last 6 years.

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: BANKING

 BACKGROUND
 

 

 


Bank of China Xiamen Branch

AC#06009311250211

 

Relationship: Normal.

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

 BACKGROUND
 

 

 


Balance Sheet

Unit: CNY’000

 

As of Dec. 31, 2006

Cash & bank

14,580

Accounts paid in advance

110

Accounts receivable

11,790

Inventory

3,160

Other receivables

64,380

Other current assets

31,870

 

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Current assets

125,890

Fixed assets net value

6,470

Projects under construction

0

Long term investment

0

Other assets

1,000

 

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Total assets

133,360

 

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Short loans

0

Accounts payable

40,950

Accounts received in advance

21,740

Taxes payable

0

Salaries payable

0

Other payable

1,240

Other current liabilities

600

 

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Current liabilities

64,530

Long term liabilities

0

 

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Total liabilities

64,530

Equities

68,830

 

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Total liabilities & equities

133,360

 

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Income Statement

Unit: CNY’000

 

As of Dec. 31, 2006

Turnover

703,720

Cost of goods sold

691,840

     Sales expense

4,960

     Management expense

3,740

     Finance expense

760

Profit before tax

2,860

Less: profit tax

530

Profits

2,330

 

Important Ratios

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2006

*Current ratio

1.95

*Quick ratio

1.90

*Liabilities to assets

0.48

*Net profit margin (%)

0.33

*Return on total assets (%)

1.75

*Fixed assets/Total assets

0.05

*Inventory /Turnover ×365

2days

*Accounts receivable/Turnover ×365

6days

*Turnover/Total assets

5.28

* Cost of goods sold/Turnover

0.98

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: FINANCIAL COMMENTS

 BACKGROUND
 

 

 


PROFITABILITY: FAIRLY GOOD

l         The turnover of SC appears fairly good in 2006.

l         SC’s net profit margin is average in 2006.

l         SC’s return on total assets is average in 2006.

l         SC’s cost of goods sold is fairly high, comparing with its turnover.

 

LIQUIDITY: AVERAGE

l         The current ratio of SC is maintained in a normal level in 2006.

l         SC’s quick ratio is maintained in a normal level in 2006.

l         The accounts receivable of SC is average.

l         The inventory of SC is average.

l         SC’s turnover is in a fairly good level, comparing with the size of its total assets.

l         There is no short loans.

 

LEVERAGE: AVERAGE

l         The debt ratio of SC is average.

l         The risk for SC to go bankrupt is low.

 

Overall financial condition of the SC: Stable.

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: REMARKS

 BACKGROUND
 

 

 


Over the past 13 years, SC has made a stable growth with acceptable profit. A credit line up to USD 200,000 would appear to be within SC’s capacities.

 

 

 


 

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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