MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report Date :

01.11.2007

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

TYCO THERMAL CONTROLS (HUZHOU) Co., Ltd.

 

 

Registered Office :

Shuanglin Industrial Park, Nanxun District, Huzhou, Zhejiang Province, 313012 Pr

 

 

Country :

China

 

 

Financials (as on) :

31.12.2006

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

September 26, 2003

 

 

Com. Reg. No.:

001328

 

 

Legal Form :

Wholly Foreign-Owned Enterprise

 

 

Line of Business :

Engaged in manufacturing and selling mineral insulating cable and plastic insulated wire; supplying related technical services and after services.

 

 

RATING & COMMENTS

 

MIRA’s Rating :

B

 

RATING

STATUS

PROPOSED CREDIT LINE

26-40

B

Unfavourable & favourable factors carry similar weight in credit consideration. Capability to overcome financial difficulties seems comparatively below average.

Small

 

Status :

Moderate

 

 

Payment Behaviour :

No Complaints

 

 

Litigation :

Clear

 


name & address

 

TYCO THERMAL CONTROLS (HUZHOU) Co., Ltd.

SHUANGLIN INDUSTRIAL PARK, NANXUN DISTRICT,

HUZHOU, ZHEJIANG PROVINCE, 313012 PR CHINA.

TEL      : 86 (0) 572-7362192     

FAX      : 86 (0) 572-7362126

 

 

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

 

INCORPORATION DATE            : SEPTEMBER 26, 2003

REGISTRATION NO.                  : 001328

REGISTERED LEGAL FORM     : WHOLLY FOREIGN-OWNED enterprise

CHIEF EXECUTIVE                                            : MR. JAMES CHARLES THOMPSON (CHAIRMAN)

STAFF STRENGTH                    : 125

REGISTERED CAPITAL : USD 6,000,000

BUSINESS LINE                        : MANUFACTURING

TURNOVER                              : CNY 22,797,000 (AS OF DEC. 31, 2006)

EQUITIES                                 : CNY 9,206,000 (AS OF DEC. 31, 2006)

PAYMENT                                : AVERAGE

RECOMM. CREDIT RANGE       : under secured terms

MARKET CONDITION                : average

FINANCIAL CONDITION             : fair

OPERATIONAL TREND  : fair

GENERAL REPUTATION           : AVERAGE

EXCHANGE RATE                     : CNY 7.4715 = US1$

 

Adopted abbreviations:

ANS - amount not stated           

NS - not stated 

SC - subject company (the company inquired by you)

NA - not available

CNY - China Yuan Renminbi

 

 


Rounded Rectangle: HISTORY 

 

 


SC was registered as a wholly foreign-owned enterprise at local Administration for Industry & Commerce (AIC - The official body of issuing and renewing business license) on September 26, 2003.

 

Company Status: Wholly foreign-owned enterprise                                           

This form of business in PR China is defined as a legal person. It is a limited co. established within the territories of PR China with capital provided totally by the foreign investors. More than one foreign investor may jointly invest in a wholly foreign-owned enterprise. The investing party/parties solely exercise management, reap profit and bear risks and liabilities by themselves. This form of companies usually have a limited duration is extendible upon approval of Examination and Approval Authorities.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SC’s registered business scope includes manufacturing mineral insulating cable and other cables, plastic insulated wire and other wires, electrical equipment, copper materials, heat temperature measure products, lacquered wire, hardware castings, and other relative products; supplying related technical services and after services; selling its products (not engaged in items limited and prohibited by < Guidelines for Foreign Investors>, and with permit if needed).

 

SC is mainly engaged in manufacturing and selling mineral insulating cable and plastic insulated wire; supplying related technical services and after services.

 

Mr. James Charles Thompson has been legal representative and chairman of SC since September 2003.

 

SC is known to have approx. 125 staff members at present.

 

SC is currently operating at the above stated address, and this address houses its operating office and factory in the industrial zone of Huzhou. Our checks reveal that SC rents the total premise about 700 square meters.

 

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: WEB SITE 

 

 


SC is not known to host website of its own at present.

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: KEY EVENTS/RECENT DEVELOPMENT 

 

 


No significant events or changes were found during our checks with the local Administration for Industry and Commerce.

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: OWNERSHIP/MANAGEMENT BACKGROUND 

 

 


MAIN SHAREHOLDERS:

 
Name                                                               % of Shareholding

Tyco Asia Investments Limited (Mauritius)                      100

 

Rounded Rectangle: MANAGEMENT 

 

 


l         Legal representative and chairman:

Mr. James Charles Thompson, American. He is currently responsible for the overall management of SC.

 

Working Experience(s):

 

From 2003 to present                 Working in SC as chairman and legal representative.

 

l         General manager:

Mr. Fang Ming, in his 50s. He is currently responsible for the daily management of SC.

 

Working Experience(s):

 

From 2003 to present                 Working in SC as general manager.

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: BUSINESS OPERATIONS
 BACKGROUND
 

 

 


SC is mainly engaged in manufacturing and selling mineral insulating cable and plastic insulated wire; supplying related technical services and after services.

 

SC’s products mainly include mineral insulated (MI) power cable. The cables are designed to provide industrial and commercial environment with the benefits of mineral insulated technology. Uses include fire-resistant applications, such as fire alarm and other critical care system installations, service and corrosion resistance applications.

 

 

SC sources its materials 40% from domestic market, and 60% from overseas market, mainly USA and Belgium. SC sells 50% of its products in domestic market, and 50% to overseas market, mainly American and German market.

 

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

 

*Major Supplier:

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Chinalco Shanghai Copper Co., Ltd.

 

*Major Customer:

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China National Chemical Construction Corporation

 

 

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’s suppliers declined to make any comments.

 

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
 

 

 


Industrial & Commercial Bank of China Huzhou Branch.

AC#1205210009001077278

 

Relationship: Normal.

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

 BACKGROUND
 

 

 


Balance Sheet (as of Dec. 31, 2006)

Unit: CNY’000

Cash & bank

5,258

Notes receivable

100

Inventory

16,336

Accounts receivable

11,566

Advances to suppliers

124

Prepaid expenses

14

Other receivables

906

Other current assets

0

 

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Current assets

34,304

Fixed assets

21,144

Fixed assets net value

11,498

Projects under construction

2,657

Long term investment

0

Intangible assets

25,399

 

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Total assets

73,858

 

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Short loans

28,896

Accounts payable

3,972

Other payable

3,387

Taxes payable

299

Advances from customers

912

Surcharge payable

4

Accrued expenses

3,530

Long-term liabilities due with in one year

5,663

Other current liabilities

0

 

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Current liabilities

46,663

Long term liabilities

17,989

 

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Total liabilities

64,652

Equities

9,206

 

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Total liabilities & equities

73,858

 

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Income Statement (as of Dec. 31, 2006)

Unit: CNY’000

Turnover

22,797

Cost of goods sold

21,095

     Taxes and additional of main operation

28

Income from other operations

706

     Sales expense

2,700

     Management expense

12,377

     Finance expense

1,763

Non-operating income

286

Non-operating expense

204

Profit before tax

-14,377

Less: profit tax

0

Profits

-14,377

 

Important Ratios

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as of Dec. 31, 2006

*Current ratio

0.74

*Quick ratio

0.39

*Liabilities to assets

0.88

*Net profit margin (%)

-63.07

*Return on total assets (%)

-19.47

*Inventory /Turnover ×365

262 days

*Accounts receivable/Turnover ×365

186 days

*Turnover/Total assets

0.31

* Cost of goods sold/Turnover

0.93

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: FINANCIAL COMMENTS

 BACKGROUND
 

 

 


PROFITABILITY: POOR

l         The turnover of SC appears average in its line.

l         SC’s net profit margin is poor.

l         SC’s return on total assets is poor.

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

 

LIQUIDITY: FAIR

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

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

l         The inventory of SC appears LARGE.

l         The accounts receivable of SC is maintained in a fairly large level.

l         SC’s short-term loan appears LARGE.

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

 

LEVERAGE: FAIR

l         The debt ratio of SC is fairly high.

l         The risk for SC to go bankrupt is average.

 

Overall financial condition of the SC: Fair.

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: REMARKS

 BACKGROUND
 

 

 


SC is considered small-sized in its line with fair financial conditions. The large amount of short loans and inventory could be a threat to SC’s financial condition. Credit dealings with SC are recommended under secured terms at present.

 

 

 

 

 


 

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.

 

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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