MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

Report Date :

29.05.2007

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

HEXTAR CHEMICALS SDN BHD

 

 

Registered Office :

28, Lorong Tapah, Off Jalan Goh Hock Huat, 41400 Klang

 

 

Country :

Malaysia

 

 

Financials (as on) :

31.12.2005

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

09/01/1985

 

 

Legal Form :

Private Limited Company

 

 

Line of Business :

Manufacturing and Marketing of Agrochemical

 

 

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

 

Status :

Satisfactory

 

 

Payment Behaviour :

Regular

 

 

Litigation :

Clear

 

 


*              Adopted abbreviations  :  SC - Subject Company ( the company enquired by you)

                                                   N/A - Not Applicable

 

 

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

 

LOCAL NO                                            :           133061-V

COMPANY NAME                                 :           HEXTAR CHEMICALS SDN BHD

FORMER NAME                                    :           N/A

INCORPORATION DATE                        :           09/01/1985

COMPANY STATUS                              :           EXIST

LEGAL STATUS                                    :           PRIVATE LIMITED COMPANY

LISTED STATUS                                    :           NO

REGISTERED ADDRESS                       :           28, LORONG TAPAH, OFF JALAN GOH HOCK HUAT, 41400

                                                                        KLANG, MALAYSIA.

BUSINESS ADDRESS                           :           LOT 5, JALAN PERIGI NENAS 7/3, FASA 1A, PULAU INDAH

                                                                        INDUSTRIAL PARK, 42920 PELABUHAN KLANG, SELANGOR,

                                                                        MALAYSIA.

TEL NO                                     :           03 - 31013333/31014469

FAX NO                                                :           03 - 31013233

EMAIL                                                  :           hextar@hextar.com

WEB SITE                                            :           www.hextar.com

CONTACT PERSON                              :           EDDIE ONG (EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR)

INDUSTRY CODE                                  :           24210

PRINCIPAL ACTIVITY                            :           MANUFACTURING AND MARKETING OF AGROCHEMICAL

AUTHORISED CAPITAL             :           MYR5,000,000.00 DIVIDED INTO ORDINARY SHARE

                                                                        5,000,000 OF MYR1.00 EACH.

ISSUED AND PAID UP CAPITAL            :           MYR5,000,000.00 DIVIDED INTO ORDINARY SHARE

                                                                        2,572,000 CASH AND 2,428,000 OTHERWISE OF MYR1.00

                                                                        EACH.

SALES                                                 :           MYR95,554,812  [2005]

NET WORTH                                         :           MYR21,684,287  [2005]

STAFF STRENGTH                                :           160  [2007]

BANKER (S)                                         :           HONG LEONG BANK BHD

                                                            :           MALAYSIAN INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT FINANCE BHD

                                                            :           EON BANK BHD

                                                            :           UNITED OVERSEAS BANK (MALAYSIA) BHD

                                                            :           OCBC BANK (MALAYSIA) BHD

LITIGATION                                           :           CLEAR

FINANCIAL CONDITION             :           FAIR

PAYMENT                                            :           AVERAGE

MANAGEMENT  CAPABILITY                :           AVERAGE

COMMERCIAL RISK                              :           LOW

CURRENCY EXPOSURE                       :           MODERATE

GENERAL REPUTATION                       :           GOOD

INDUSTRY OUTLOOK                            :           AVERAGE GROWTH


HISTORY / BACKGROUND

 

The SC is a private limited company and is allowed to have a minimum of one and a maximum of forty-nine shareholders. As a private limited company, the SC must have at least two directors. A private limited company is a separate legal entity from its shareholders. As a separate legal entity, the SC is capable of owning assets, entering into contracts, sue or be sued by other companies. The liabilities of the shareholders are to the extent of the equity they have taken up and the creditors cannot claim on shareholders' personal assets even if the SC is insolvent. The SC is governed by the Companies Act, 1965 and the company must file its annual returns, together with its financial statements with the Registrar of Companies.

 

The SC is principally engaged in the (as a / as an) manufacturing and marketing of agrochemical.

 

The SC is not listed on Bursa Malaysia (Malaysia Stock Exchange).

 

The SC is not qualified to be one of the Top Corporate Performers in the Malaysia 1000 (M1000) publication, a directory jointly published by Companies Commission of Malaysia (The Registrar Office), Minister of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs and our publication arm, BASIS Publications House Sdn Bhd.

 

The immediate holding company of the SC is BINAPURI LESTARI SDN BHD, a company in incorporated in MALAYSIA.

 

The major shareholder(s) of the SC are shown as follows :

Name                                                     Address                                                                                IC/PP/Loc No: Shareholding

BINAPURI LESTARI SDN BHD          28 LRG TAPAH, OFF JLN GOH HOCK HUAT,                         618544          3,000,000

                                                                 41400 KELANG, SELANGOR, MALAYSIA.

MR. ONG CHOO MENG +                   16, LEBOH TAMARIND, KAWASAN 5,                                   A3917930          1,004,000

                                                                 SOUTHERN PARK, 41200 KLANG, SELANGOR,  780202-14-5591

                                                                 MALAYSIA.

DATO ONG SOON HO +                     16 LEBUH TAMARIND, KAW 5, TMN SELATAN,                   7886306             996,000

                                                                 41200 KLANG, SELANGOR.                                      470619-10-5073

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

                                                                                                                                                                                                     5,000,000

                                                                                                                                                                                             ===========

     + Also Director

 

The SC interest in other companies (Subsidiaries/Associates) are shown as follows:

 

Local No              Name                                                                                                                                 (%)                           As At

277552                 HEXTAR BIO-FERT SDN BHD                                                                                    9.98                    30/11/04

164122                 HEXTAR CORPORATION SDN BHD                                                                      11.25                    11/04/98

277564                 HEXTAR LANDSCAPE SERVICES SDN BHD                                                       39.99                    04/04/96

692173                 RAPIDKILL PEST CONTROL SDN BHD                                                                55.00                    31/12/05

 

 

DIRECTORS

 

DIRECTOR  1

Name of Subject            :           MR. ONG CHOO MENG

Address                        :           16, LEBOH TAMARIND, KAWASAN 5, SOUTHERN PARK, 41200


                                                            KLANG, SELANGOR, MALAYSIA.

IC / PP No.                    :           A3917930

New IC No                     :           780202-14-5591

Date of Birth                  :           02/02/1978

Nationality                     :           MALAYSIA CHINESE

Date of Appointment       :           28/08/2002

 

DIRECTOR  2

Name of Subject            :           DATO ONG SOON HO

Address                        :           16 LEBUH TAMARIND, KAW 5, TMN SELATAN, 41200 KLANG,

                                                SELANGOR.

IC / PP No.                    :           7886306

New IC No                     :           470619-10-5073

Date of Birth                  :           19/06/1947

Nationality                     :           MALAYSIA CHINESE

Date of Appointment       :           09/01/1985

 

 

MANAGEMENT

 

1)            Name of Subject            :           EDDIE ONG

            Position                                    :           EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

 

2)            Name of Subject            :           ONG SOON HO

            Position                                    :           MANAGING DIRECTOR

 

3)            Name of Subject            :           EDDY SIA

            Position                                    :           ACCOUNTANT

 

 

AUDITOR

 

Auditor                          :           HORWATH

Auditors' Address           :           52A-1, LEBUH ENGGANG, 41150, SELANGOR, MALAYSIA.

 

 

COMPANY SECRETARY

 

1)         Company Secretary       :           MS. SHOON KUAN HO

            IC / PP No.                    :           A0815518

            New IC No.                    :           671129-08-5082

            Address                        :           11 JALAN DAYANG 5, TAMAN SUNGAI JATI PERMAI, 41200

                                                            KLANG, SELANGOR, MALAYSIA.

            Date of Appointment       :           02/12/2003

 

2)         Company Secretary       :           MS. CHOW POH BENG

            New IC No.                    :           730413-10-5746

            Address                        :           5, LORONG RAJA NONG 12B, OFF JALAN RAJA NONG, 41000

                                                            KLANG, SELANGOR, MALAYSIA.

            Date of Appointment       :           30/06/2005

 

 

BANKING

 

Banking relations are maintained principally with :

 

1)         Banker Name    :           HONG LEONG BANK BHD

2)         Banker Name    :           MALAYSIAN INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT FINANCE BHD

3)         Banker Name    :           EON BANK BHD

4)         Banker Name    :           UNITED OVERSEAS BANK (MALAYSIA) BHD

5)         Banker Name    :           OCBC BANK (MALAYSIA) BHD

 

The SC enjoys normal banking routine with above mentioned banker(s).

 

No adverse record was found during our investigation.

 

 

ENCUMBRANCE (S)

 

ENCUMBRANCE 1

Date of Creation             :           22 Nov 1996

Description of Charge                 :           N/A

Amount Secured                        :           RM 3,390,000.00

Description of Property Affected  :           N/A

Name & Address of Chargee       :           HONG LEONG BANK BHD

 

Form 40 Dated

Registered and Numbered 9 In  The Register of Charges

 

ENCUMBRANCE 2

Date of Creation             :           22 Oct 1997

Description of Charge                 :           N/A

Amount Secured                        :           RM 1,500,000.00

Description of Property Affected  :           N/A

Name & Address of Chargee       :           HONG LEONG BANK BHD

 

Form 40 Dated

Registered and Numbered 11 In  The Register of Charges

 

ENCUMBRANCE 3

Date of Creation             :           21 Apr 1999

Description of Charge                 :           N/A

Amount Secured                        :           RM 3,000,000.00

Description of Property Affected  :           N/A

Name & Address of Chargee       :           HONG LEONG BANK BHD

 

Form 40 Dated

Registered and Numbered 12 In  The Register of Charges

 

ENCUMBRANCE 4

Date of Creation             :           13 Nov 2000

Description of Charge                 :           N/A

Amount Secured                        :           RM 4,000,000.00

Description of Property Affected  :           N/A

Name & Address of Chargee       :           HONG LEONG BANK BHD

 

Form 40 Dated

Registered and Numbered 14 In  The Register of Charges

ENCUMBRANCE 5

Date of Creation             :           13 Nov 2000

Description of Charge                 :           N/A

Amount Secured                        :           RM 4,000,000.00

Description of Property Affected  :           N/A

Name & Address of Chargee       :           HONG LEONG BANK BHD

 

Form 40 Dated

Registered and Numbered 15 In  The Register of Charges

 

ENCUMBRANCE 6

Date of Creation             :           23 Nov 2001

Description of Charge                 :           N/A

Amount Secured                        :           RM 4,000,000.00

Description of Property Affected  :           N/A

Name & Address of Chargee       :           HONG LEONG BANK BHD

 

Form 40 Dated

Registered and Numbered 16 In  The Register of Charges

 

ENCUMBRANCE 7

Date of Creation             :           11 Dec 2002

Description of Charge                 :           N/A

Amount Secured                        :           RM 200,000.00

Description of Property Affected  :           N/A

Name & Address of Chargee       :           MALAYSIAN INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT FINANCE BHD

 

Form 40 Dated

Registered and Numbered 17 In  The Register of Charges

 

ENCUMBRANCE 8

Date of Creation             :           20 Mar 2003

Description of Charge                 :           N/A

Amount Secured                        :           RM 6,900,000.00

Description of Property Affected  :           N/A

Name & Address of Chargee       :           HONG LEONG BANK BHD

 

Form 40 Dated

Registered and Numbered 18 In  The Register of Charges

 

ENCUMBRANCE 9

Date of Creation             :           20 Mar 2003

Description of Charge                 :           N/A

Amount Secured                        :           RM 15,274,000.00

Description of Property Affected  :           N/A

Name & Address of Chargee       :           HONG LEONG BANK BHD

 

Form 40 Dated

Registered and Numbered 19 In  The Register of Charges

 

ENCUMBRANCE 10

Date of Creation             :           20 Mar 2003

Description of Charge                 :           N/A

Amount Secured                        :           RM 6,900,000.00

Description of Property Affected  :           N/A

Name & Address of Chargee       :           HONG LEONG BANK BHD

 

Form 40 Dated

Registered and Numbered 20 In  The Register of Charges

 

ENCUMBRANCE 11

Date of Creation             :           20 Mar 2003

Description of Charge                 :           N/A

Amount Secured                        :           RM 6,900,000.00

Description of Property Affected  :           N/A

Name & Address of Chargee       :           HONG LEONG BANK BHD

 

Form 40 Dated

Registered and Numbered 21 In  The Register of Charges

 

ENCUMBRANCE 12

Date of Creation             :           12 Apr 2004

Description of Charge                 :           N/A

Amount Secured                        :           RM 600,000.00

Description of Property Affected  :           N/A

Name & Address of Chargee       :           AMFINANCE BHD

 

Form 40 Dated

Registered and Numbered 22 In  The Register of Charges

 

ENCUMBRANCE 13

Date of Creation             :           22 Sep 2004

Description of Charge                 :           N/A

Amount Secured                        :           RM 5,000,000.00

Description of Property Affected  :           N/A

Name & Address of Chargee       :           EON BANK BHD

 

Form 40 Dated

Registered and Numbered 23 In  The Register of Charges

 

ENCUMBRANCE 14

Date of Creation             :           25 Jul 2005

Description of Charge                 :           N/A

Amount Secured                        :           o/d

Description of Property Affected  :           N/A

Name & Address of Chargee       :           UNITED OVERSEAS BANK (MALAYSIA) BHD

 

Form 40 Dated

Registered and Numbered 24 In  The Register of Charges

 

ENCUMBRANCE 15

Date of Creation             :           10 Oct 2005

Description of Charge                 :           N/A

Amount Secured                        :           o/d

Description of Property Affected  :           N/A

Name & Address of Chargee       :           HONG LEONG BANK BHD

 

Form 40 Dated

Registered and Numbered 25 In  The Register of Charges

 

ENCUMBRANCE 16

Date of Creation             :           07 Oct 2005

Description of Charge                 :           N/A

Amount Secured                        :           o/d

Description of Property Affected  :           N/A

Name & Address of Chargee       :           OCBC BANK (MALAYSIA) BHD

Form 40 Dated

Registered and Numbered 26 In  The Register of Charges

 

ENCUMBRANCE 17

Date of Creation             :           25 Nov 2005

Description of Charge                 :           N/A

Amount Secured                        :           RM 5,000,000.00

Description of Property Affected  :           N/A

Name & Address of Chargee       :           EON BANK BHD

 

Form 40 Dated

Registered and Numbered 27 In  The Register of Charges

 

 

LEGAL CHECK AGAINST THE SC

 

*           A check has been conducted in our databank against the SC whether the subject has been

            involved in any litigation. Our databank consists of 99% of the wound up companies in Malaysia

            back dated since 1900.

 

No legal action was found in our databank.

 

No winding up petition was found in our data bank

 

 

PAYMENT RECORD

 

SOURCES OF RAW MATERIALS :

 

Local                            :           YES

Overseas                       :           YES

Import Countries            :           CHINA , INDIA.

 

The SC refused to provide any name of trade/service supplier and we are unable to conduct any trade enquiry. However, from financial historical data we conclude that :

 

OVERALL PAYMENT HABIT

 

Prompt  [           ]           Good    [           ]           Average [           X          ]

Fair       [           ]           Poor     [           ]

 

 

CLIENTELE

 

Local                            :           YES                 Percentage        :           50%

Domestic Markets          :           MALAYSIA.

Overseas                       :           YES                 Percentage        :           50%

Export Market                :           SINGAPORE , TAIWAN , SOUTH AFRICA , AUSTRALIA , PAKISTAN , SRI

                                                LANKA , BANGLADESH.

Credit Term                   :           30 - 60 DAYS.

Payment Mode              :           CHEQUES , TELEGRAPHIC TRANSFER (TT) , LETTER OF CREDIT (LC).

Type of Customer           :           DISTRIBUTORS , AGENTS .

 

 

OPERATIONS

 

Products Manufactured               :           FUNGICIDES, INSECTICIDES, HERBICIDES, RODENTICIDE, OTHER

                                                            PESTICIDES, FERTILIZERS, AGROCHEMICAL AND FERTILIZRS

Award                                       :           EXCELLENCE BRAND OF ASIA PACIFIC ENTREPRENEUR

EXCELLENCE AWARD  Year : 2006

GOLDEN BULL AWARD Year : 2005

                                                            EXCELLENCE LEADERSHIP OF ASIA PACIFIC ENTREPRENEUR

                                                            EXCELLENCE AWARD  Year :   2005

                                                            HONESTY ENTERPRISE - KERIS AWARD         Year :   2005

                                                            SMALL MEDIUM BUSINESSES (SMB) BEST PRODUCTS/SERVICE

                                                            AWARD BY SMI ASSOCIATION OF MALAYSIA  Year :   2005

                                                            ENTERPRISE 50 AWARD BY SMALL AND MEDIUM INDUSTRIES

                                                            DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (SMIDEC)        Year :   2003

                                                            ENTERPRISE 50 AWARD BY SMALL AND MEDIUM INDUSTRIES

                                                            DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (SMIDEC)        Year :   1999

Competitor(s)                             :           PK RESOURCES BHD

                                                            BASF (MALAYSIA) SDN BHD

                                                            BEHN MEYER & CO (M) SDN BHD

                                                            FUMAKILLA MALAYSIA BHD

                                                            ANCOM CROP CARE SDN BHD

Member(s) / Affiliate(s)               :           MALAYSIAN CROP CARE AND PUBLIC HEALTH ASSOCIATION

                                                            (MCPA)

Ownership of premises               :           OWNED

Factory Size                              :           5 ACRES

 

Total Number of Employees        :

 

YEAR               2007     2006     2005

GROUP            160       160       157

COMPANY        100       100       104

 

Branch  :           YES

 

No of Branches  :           1

 

Branch(es)        :           LOT 2592, JALAN SERULING 59, KAWASAN 3, TAMAN KLANG

                                    JAYA, 41200 KLANG, SELANGOR.

                                    Tel No   :  03 - 33239120

                                    Fax No  :  03 - 33239139

 

 

RECENT DEVELOPMENT

 

We have checked with the Malaysian National News  Agency's  (BERNAMA) database, but no latest development was noted in our investigation.

           

 

CURRENT INVESTIGATION

 

Latest fresh investigations carried out on the SC indicated that :

 

Telephone Number Provided By Client      :           603-3103333

Current Telephone Number                      :           03-31013333/31014469

Match                                                   :           YES

Address Provided By Client                     :           LOT 5, JALAN PERIGI NENAS 7/3 FASA 1A, PULAU

                                                                        INDAN INDUSTRIAL PARK 424920 PELABUHAN

                                                                        KLANG SELANGOR DARUL EHSAN

Current Address                         :           LOT 5, JALAN PERIGI NENAS 7/3, FASA 1A, PULAU

                                                                        INDAH INDUSTRIAL PARK, 42920 PELABUHAN

                                                                        KLANG, SELANGOR, MALAYSIA.

Match                                                   :           YES

Latest Financial Accounts                      :           YES

 

 

Other Investigations

 

On 25th May 2007,  we conducted  an interview one of the SC's staff from Admin Department, Ms. Joy. She revealed some information on the SC.

           

Besides that, we conducted an interview with one of the SC's staff from Production Department. He revealed some relevant information on the SC.

 

 

FINANCIAL COMMENTS

 

Only one year account is available for the SC. Without any comparison with previous year account, our comments on the SC's financial performance is restricted.

 

 

ECONOMIC / INDUSTRY OUTLOOK

Major Economic Indicators :                                           2003        2004        2005        2006*      2007**

Population ( Million )                                                        25.05       25.58       26.13         26.64       27.17

Gross Domestic Products ( % )                                           5.4           7.1           5.3            5.8           6.0

Domestic Demand ( % )                                                       5.9           7.5           7.3            7.8           7.1

Private Expenditure ( % )                                                  5.5         13.1           9.5            7.6           7.2

Consumption ( % )                                                              6.6         10.5           9.2            7.1           6.4

Investment ( % )                                                                  0.4         25.8           8.5          10.1         10.5

Public Expenditure ( % )                                                    6.6       <2.1>           3.6            8.0           6.7

Consumption ( % )                                                             10.0           6.0           5.4            5.5           5.4

Investment ( % )                                                                  3.9       <8.7>           1.9          10.6           8.0

Balance of Trade ( MYR Million )                                     81,136     80,663     99,760     111,728    117,010

Government Finance ( MYR Million )                            <20,928> <19,419> <18,684>   <19,289> <20,196>

Government Finance to GDP / Fiscal Deficit ( % )         <5.3>       <4.3>       <3.8>        <3.5>       <3.4>

Inflation ( % Change in Composite CPI )                                1.2           1.4           3.1            3.9           4.0

Unemployment Rate ( % )                                                    3.6           3.5           3.5            3.4           3.5

Net International Reserves ( MYR Billion )                             171          254          266           290              -

Average Risk-Weigthted Capital Adequacy Ratio ( % )        13.28       13.84       13.63         12.91              -

Average 3 Months of Non-performing Loans ( % )            9.46         8.46         6.74          5.41              -

Average Base Lending Rate ( % )                                        6.13         5.99         6.00          6.61              -

Business Loans Disbursed ( % )                                           7.2         10.5           8.7                -              -

Foreign Investment ( MYR Million )                                15,640.4   13,143.9   17,882.9    20,228.0              -

Registration of New Companies ( No.)                         36,124     38,580     37,474                -              -

Registration of New Companies ( % )                                    3.8           6.8       <2.9>                -              -

Liquidation of Companies ( No. )                                   3,958       3,334       7,633                -              -

Liquidation of Companies ( % )                                           12.8     <15.8>       128.9                -              -

Registration of New Business ( No. )                          180,950    189,206    193,095                -              -

Registration of New Business ( % )                                     16.4           4.6           2.1                -              -

Business Dissolved ( No.)                                             47,931     51,301     73,355                -              -

Business Dissolved ( % )                                               <37.7>           7.0         43.0                -              -

Sales of New Passenger Cars ( '000 Unit )                         320.5       380.6       400.8         188.8              -

Cellular Phone Subscribers ( Million )                                  11.1         14.6         18.5          21.3              -

Tourist Arrival ( Million Persons )                                         10.6         15.7         16.7          17.5         20.1

Hotel Occupancy Rate ( % )                                               55.3         60.8         63.6          64.8              -

Credit Cards Spending ( % )                                               14.3         19.3         16.7                -              -

Bad Cheque Offenders ( No.)                                        74,194.0   70,465.0   57,316.0    36,555.0              -

Individual Bankruptcy ( No.)                                          12,351.0   16,251.0   15,868.0    13,596.0              -

Individual Bankruptcy ( % )                                                   0.7         31.6       <2.4>      <14.3>              -


INDUSTRIES ( % of Growth ) :                                          2003        2004        2005        2006*         2007**

Agriculture                                                                        5.6           5.0           2.5            5.3           4.7

Palm Oil                                                                           11.3           3.9           7.1            4.3              -

Rubber                                                                             11.3         16.5       <2.9>            6.4              -

Forestry & Logging                                                              2.0           4.3           2.0            1.4              -

Fishing                                                                               3.7           5.5       <0.4>            8.6              -

Other Agriculture                                                                 0.3           2.4           3.2            7.0              -

Industry Non-Performing Loans ( MYR Million )                   759.2       655.3       581.2                -              -

% of Industry Non-Performing Loans                                     7.7           6.3           5.5                -              -

Mining                                                                               5.8           3.9           0.8            2.4           4.5

Oil & Gas                                                                           5.1           4.5           1.6            4.6              -

Other Mining                                                                       2.9       <8.0>       <1.0>            5.1              -

Industry Non-Performing Loans ( MYR Million )                   143.6         85.9       119.1                -              -

% of Industry Non-Performing Loans                                    13.7           9.1         15.6                -              -

Manufacturing     #                                                            8.4           9.8           5.1            7.3           6.8

Export-oriented Industries                                                 8.9         15.5           3.0          10.9              -

Electrical & Electronics                                                       9.6         17.8           3.6          13.1              -

Rubber Products                                                               17.6         14.8           2.4            0.3              -

Wood Products                                                                   0.9         12.7           0.9            0.7              -

Textiles & Apparel                                                           <2.2>     <11.7>       <4.4>            2.3              -

Domestic-oriented Industries                                           12.1           9.7           6.9            5.0              -

Food, Beverages & Tobacco                                               10.9           3.8           7.7            4.8              -

Chemical & Chemical Products                                          20.7         14.6           6.9            2.6              -

Plastic Products                                                                28.0         13.5         18.6          21.3              -

Iron & Steel                                                                       12.9           2.7       <6.7>      <10.9>              -

Fabricated Metal Products                                                   6.0         29.2       <7.5>            4.4              -

Non-metallic Mineral                                                          10.8       <4.8>       <6.0>        <2.6>              -

Transport Equipment                                                       <5.5>           8.6         10.4            5.6              -

Paper & Paper Products                                                      5.1           2.3           4.6            3.9              -

Crude Oil Refineries                                                             1.7       <2.4>           8.2          12.1              -

Industry Non-Performing Loans ( MYR Million )                9,463.3    8,151.1    6,238.1                -              -

% of Industry Non-Performing Loans                                    15.9         13.2         10.5                -              -

Construction                                                                      1.5       <1.5>       <1.6>            0.7           3.7

Industry Non-Performing Loans ( MYR Million )                7,647.2    6,789.7    5,679.2                -              -

% of Industry Non-Performing Loans                                    27.5         23.6         20.2                -              -

Services                                                                            4.5           6.8           6.6            5.7           6.0

Electicity, Gas & Water                                                       4.9           8.1           5.5            4.4           4.7

Transport, Storage & Communication                                    5.7           8.5           6.3            7.1           5.9

Wholesale, Retail, Hotel & Restaurant                                  1.5           7.1           8.0            6.5           7.3

Finance, Insurance & Real Estate                                         5.5           6.3           7.0            6.0           5.9

Government Services                                                           8.3           6.5           7.6            5.8           5.5

Other Services                                                                    3.3           4.9           5.0            4.4           4.8

Industry Non-Performing Loans ( MYR Million )              27,167.4   27,068.3   27,502.0                -              -

% of Industry Non-Performing Loans                                    11.3         10.2           9.5                -              -

     *  Estimate / Preliminary

     ** Forecast

     #  Based On Manufacturing Production Index

    ( Source : Department of Statistics  / Economic Report / Bank Negara Report )


INDUSTRY COMMENTS

 

MSIC CODE

24210 : Manufacture of pesticides and other agrochemical products

 

INDUSTRY        :           CHEMICAL

 

The chemical products industry is essentially a supporting industry, supplying intermediates and inputs to the end-user industries such as agriculture, electronics, automotive, construction-related industry and personal care products. The growth of this industry is highly dependent on the performance of the other sectors of the economy.

           

In 2006, the chemicals and chemical products industry is a greater contribution in terms of value to Malaysia's total exports. Chemical exports were the second largest category of manufactured exports valued at RM29.091 billion after the electrical and electronic products. Growth in chemical exports was broad-based. Exports for the period January to November 2006 amounted to RM7 billion. The major products exported were ammonia and urea (RM1.1 billion), paint and varnishes (RM703.2 million) and pesticides and herbicides (RM418.1 million). In January 2007, export for chemicals and chemical products stand at RM2.71 billion or 5.8% of total exports while the import is RM3.13 billion.

                                   

The chemical products industry is expected to grow in tandem with the overall growth of other manufacturing of the economy. Besides that, the chemical and chemical products industry raises investment to improve efficiency and increase productivity to meet stronger demand. In addition, the Government's emphasis on high technology and higher-skilled projects is expected to increase investment in high value-added projects. Strong external demand for resource-based products and the improvement in the construction-related industries would further lend support to the expansion of chemical sector.

           

OVERALL INDUSTRY OUTLOOK           :           AVERAGE GROWTH

 

 

COMMENTS

 

Incorporated in 1985 as a private limited company, the SC is principally engaged in manufacturing and marketing of agrochemical products and fertilizers. Having strong support form BINAPURI LESTARI SDN BHD with issued and paid up capital of RM5,000,000, the SC has the ability to expand its business comfortably.

           

Having been in the business for more than 2 decades, the SC's operation has been running relatively stable since it has a wide marketing network and some potential customers. We noted that the SC's products are widely used locally and also highly demanded in overseas market. Currently, exports comprise approximately half of the SC's revenue. Its geographical reach has extended from Malaysia to Singapore, Taiwan, South America, Australia, Pakistan and etc. The SC sells its products mainly to the appointed distributors and agents. Such a wide market coverage clearly indicates that the SC's business risk is well diversified. Through its capable management team led by its Executive Director, Eddie Ong, the SC has won several awards which added strength to its capabilities. The SC is expanding its operations scale and this is well proven by its increasing number of employees.

           

During the financial year 2005, the Group's turnover and pre-tax profit stood at RM95,554,812 and RM11,479,911 respectively. Return on shareholders' funds of the Group was high indicating that the Group was efficient in utilising its shareholders' funds to generate favourable returns. However, the Group's liquid ratio was slightly low and its may face working capital deficiency in meeting its short term financial obligations. Being a lowly geared company, the Group is exposed to low financial risk as it is mainly dependent on its internal funds to finance its business needs. Overall, the Group's financial standing is fair. Given a healthy net worth exceeding RM21 million, the SC should be able to maintain its business in the near terms.

           

We noted that the SC sources its supplies locally and from overseas countries such as China and India. As such, the fluctuations in currency exchange rates may negatively affect its operating results.

           

Based on the historical financial data, we concluded that the SC's payment record is average. The SC is clear of litigation.

           

The chemical industry remains bright on the back of a stronger global demand. We believe that the encouraging demand for the SC's products would present more business opportunities for the SC.

           

We are quite confident with the SC as a going concern. In view of the above, we recommend credit be granted to the SC promptly.


THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS WERE PREPARED IN ACCORDANCE WITH MALAYSIA ACCOUNTING STANDARD.

                                          CONSOLIDATED PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT

                                                  For The Year Ended 31-December-2005

                                                      HEXTAR CHEMICALS SDN BHD

                                                                                              2005

                                                                                              MYR

TURNOVER                                                                    95,554,812

                                                                                 ===========

PROFIT/(LOSS) FROM OPERATIONS                              11,479,911

SHARE OF PROFITS/(LOSSES) OF ASSOCIATED

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

PROFIT/(LOSS) BEFORE TAXATION                                11,479,911

Taxation                                                                        <1,393,769>

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

PROFIT/(LOSS) AFTER TAXATION                                   10,086,142

Minority interests                                                                   29,304

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

PROFIT/(LOSS) BEFORE EXTRAORDINARY ITEMS          10,115,446

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

PROFIT/(LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO SHAREHOLDERS     10,115,446

RETAINED PROFIT/(ACCUMULATED LOSS) BROUGHT

FORWARD

As previously reported                                                        7,568,841

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

As restated                                                                       7,568,841

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

PROFIT AVAILABLE FOR APPROPRIATIONS                   17,684,287

DIVIDENDS - Ordinary (paid & proposed)                         <1,000,000>

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

RETAINED PROFIT/(ACCUMULATED LOSS) CARRIED

FORWARD                                                                     16,684,287

                                                                                 ===========

RETAINED BY:  The Company                                          16,684,287

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

                                                                                       16,684,287

                                                                                 ===========

INTEREST EXPENSE (as per notes to P&L)

Term loan                                                                            122,890

Bank overdraft                                                                          5,424

Hire purchase                                                                        54,790

bill payables                                                                      1,109,484

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

                                                                                         1,292,588

                                                                                 ===========

 


CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET

As At 31-December-2005

HEXTAR CHEMICALS SDN BHD

                                                                                                                              2005

                                                                                                                               MYR

ASSETS EMPLOYED:

FIXED ASSETS                                                                                        19,069,228

LONG TERM INVESTMENTS/OTHER ASSETS

investment in club membership                                                                  11,834

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

TOTAL LONG TERM INVESTMENTS/OTHER ASSETS                           11,834

INTANGIBLE ASSETS

Goodwill on consolidation                                                                            14,079

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

TOTAL INTANGIBLE ASSETS                                                                      14,079

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

TOTAL LONG TERM ASSETS                                                              19,095,141

CURRENT ASSETS

Stocks                                                                                                       20,276,199

Trade debtors                                                                                          27,370,919

Other debtors, deposits & prepayments                                                 498,751

Short term deposits                                                                                  4,451,254

Items in transit between head office & branches

Cash & bank balances                                                                            1,613,218

tax refundable                                                                                               238,000

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

TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS                                                                  54,448,341

CURRENT LIABILITIES

Trade creditors                                                                                          8,948,209

Other creditors & accruals                                                                      1,309,853

Hire purchase & lease creditors                                                               595,835

Bank overdraft                                                                                               336,534

Short term borrowings/Term loans                                                          671,464

Bill & acceptances payable                                                                  30,239,000

Amounts owing to director                                                                          251,339

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

TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES                                                            42,352,234

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

NET CURRENT ASSETS/(LIABILITIES)                                             12,096,107

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

TOTAL NET ASSETS                                                                              31,191,248

                                                                                                               ===========

FINANCED BY:


SHARE CAPITAL

Ordinary share capital                                                                              5,000,000

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

TOTAL SHARE CAPITAL                                                                          5,000,000

RESERVES

Retained profit/(Accumulated loss) carried

forward                                                                                                      16,684,287

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

TOTAL RESERVES                                                                                16,684,287

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

SHAREHOLDERS' FUNDS/EQUITY                                                   21,684,287

MINORITY INTEREST                                                                                    94,176

LONG TERM & DEFERRED LIABILITIES & PROVISIONS

Long term loans                                                                                        7,944,968

Hire purchase creditors                                                                           1,040,817

Deferred taxation                                                                                          427,000

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

TOTAL LONG TERM & DEFERRED LIABILITIES &

PROVISIONS                                                                                             9,412,785

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

                                                                                                                    31,191,248

                                                                                                               ===========


CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL RATIOS

                                                                                   As At 31-December-2005

                                                      HEXTAR CHEMICALS SDN BHD

                                                                                              2005

                                                                                                                               MYR

TYPES OF FUNDS

Cash                                                                                                            6,064,472

Net Liquid Funds                                                                                      5,056,474

Net Liquid Assets                                                                                 <8,180,092>

Net Current Assets/(Liabilities)                                                           12,096,107

Net Tangible Assets                                                                              31,177,169

Net Monetary Assets                                                                         <17,592,877>

BALANCE SHEET ITEMS

Total Borrowings                                                                                    10,589,618

Total Liabilities                                                                                        51,765,019

Total Assets                                                                                             73,543,482

Net Assets                                                                                               31,191,248

Net Assets Backing                                                                                21,778,463

Shareholders'' Funds                                                                            21,684,287

Total Share Capital                                                                                   5,000,000

Total Reserves                                                                                        16,684,287

LIQUIDITY (Times)

Cash Ratio                                                                                                           0.14

Liquid Ratio                                                                                                          0.81

Current Ratio                                                                                                        1.29

WORKING CAPITAL CONTROL (Days)

Stock Ratio                                                                                                               77

Debtors Ratio                                                                                                        105

Creditors Ratio                                                                                                        34

SOLVENCY RATIOS (Times)

Gearing Ratio                                                                                                       0.49

Liabilities Ratio                                                                                                    2.39

Times Interest Earned Ratio                                                                             9.88

PERFORMANCE RATIO (%)

Operating Profit Margin                                                                                    12.01

Net Profit Margin                                                                                                10.59

Return On Net Assets                                                                                      40.95

Return On Capital Employed                                                                          38.96

Return On Shareholders'' Funds/Equity                                                       46.65

Dividend Pay Out Ratio (Times)                                                                       0.10

NOTES TO ACCOUNTS

Contingent Liabilities                                                                                               0


 

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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