MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report Date :

12.11.2007

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

FORMTEK MACHINERY (BEIJING) CO., LTD.

 

 

Registered Office :

Beiqijia High Tech Industrial Park, Changping District, Beijing, 102209 Pr

 

 

Country :

China

 

 

Financials (as on) :

31.12.2006

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

Aug. 26, 2003

 

 

Com. Reg. No.:

018739

 

 

Legal Form :

Wholly Foreign-Owned Enterprise

 

 

Line of Business :

Engaged in developing, producing and selling metal extracting machines, and providing after services.

 

 

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 USD 300,000

 

 

Status :

Satisfactory

 

 

Payment Behaviour :

Regular

 

 

Litigation :

Clear

 

name & address

 

FORMTEK MACHINERY (BEIJING) CO., LTD.

BEIQIJIA HIGH TECH INDUSTRIAL PARK, CHANGPING DISTRICT,

BEIJING, 102209 PR CHINA

TEL      : 0086-10-89758065 

FAX      : 0086-10-89751509

 

 

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

 

INCORPORATION DATE            : AUG. 26, 2003

REGISTRATION NO.                  : 018739

REGISTERED LEGAL FORM     : WHOLLY FOREIGN-OWNED ENTERPRISE

CHIEF EXECUTIVE                    : MR. NICOLAS FERRER (CHAIRMAN)

STAFF STRENGTH                    : 60

REGISTERED CAPITAL : US$ 885,000

BUSINESS LINE                        : MANUFACTURING

TURNOVER                              : CNY 48,480,000 (AS OF DEC. 31, 2006)

EQUITIES                                 : CNY 30,320,000 (AS OF DEC. 31, 2006)

PAYMENT                                : AVERAGE

RECOMM. CREDIT RANGE       : UP TO USD 300,000

MARKET CONDITION                : AVERAGE

FINANCIAL CONDITION             : STABLE

OPERATIONAL TREND  : STEADY

GENERAL REPUTATION           : AVERAGE

EXCHANGE RATE                     : CNY 7.42080 =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 Aug. 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 developing and producing  metal extracting machines, advanced equipment and industrial software used in manufacturing and processing; technology consultation and services for its products; and selling its products.

 

SC is mainly engaged in developing, producing and selling metal extracting machines, and providing after services.

 

Mr. Nicolas Ferrer has been legal representative and chairman of SC since 2003.

 

SC is known to have approx. 60 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 Beijing. Our checks reveal that SC rents the total premise about 2,000 square meters.

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: WEB SITE 

 

 


http://www.formtek.com.cn/  The design is professional and the content is well organized. At present it is in Chinese version.

 

E-Mail: info@formtek.com.cn

 

 

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

 

Formtek Inc. (U.S.A.)                             100

 

Formtek provides secure and scalable content management solutions with an open systems approach that allows for easy implementation into most IT environments.

Phone: US+1.800.FORMTEK (1.800.367.6835)

Sales
Phone: 904.829.9251
Email: sales@formtek.com

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: MANAGEMENT 

 

 


l         Legal representative and chairman:

 

Mr. Nicolas Ferrer, 58 years old with university education. 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.

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: BUSINESS OPERATIONS
 BACKGROUND
 

 

 


SC is mainly engaged in developing, producing and selling metal extracting machines, and providing after services.

 

SC’s products mainly include: lock former Vulcan 1000, button punch snap lock machine, auto-guide flanger LK16AGF, lock former button punch snap lock flanger and cheek bender.

 

   

 

SC sources its materials 80% from domestic market and 20% from the overseas market. SC sells 90% of its products to overseas market, mainly in America and Europe, and 10% in domestic market.

 

The buying terms of SC include Check, L/C, T/T and Credit of 15-30 days. The payment terms of SC include Check, T/T, and Credit of 15-30 days.

 

*Major Supplier*

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Mestek Inc.

 

*Major Customer*

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Mestek Inc.

 

 

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
 

 

 


SC declined to release its banking details.

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

 BACKGROUND
 

 

 


Balance Sheet

Unit: CNY’000

 

as of Dec. 31, 2006

Cash & bank

13,420

Bills receivable

0

Accounts receivable

12,930

Other receivables

1,110

Advances to suppliers

2,160

Inventory

11,750

Prepaid expenses

150

Other current assets

0

 

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Current assets

41,520

Fixed assets

1,150

Fixed assets net value

1,150

Projects under construction

0

Long term investment

0

Other assets

0

 

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Total assets

42,670

 

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Short loans

0

Bills payable

0

Accounts payable

9,800

Welfare payable

0

Advances from clients

990

Accrued payroll

0

Tax payable

400

Other payable

1,160

Surcharge payable

0

Other current liabilities

0

 

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Current liabilities

12,350

Long term liabilities

0

 

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Total liabilities

12,350

Equities

30,320

 

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Total liabilities & equities

42,670

 

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Income Statement

Unit: CNY’000

 

as of Dec. 31, 2006

Turnover

48,480

Cost of goods sold

23,210

     Sales expense

1,900

     Management expense

3,640

     Finance expense

1,010

Profit before tax

18,690

Less: profit tax

0

Profits

18,690

 

Important Ratios

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as of Dec. 31, 2006

*Current ratio

3.36

*Quick ratio

2.41

*Liabilities to assets

0.29

*Net profit margin (%)

38.55

*Return on total assets (%)

43.80

*Fixed assets/Total assets

0.03

*Inventory /Turnover ×365

89 days

*Accounts receivable/Turnover ×365

98 days

*Turnover/Total assets

1.14

* Cost of goods sold/Turnover

0.48

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: FINANCIAL COMMENTS

 BACKGROUND
 

 

 


PROFITABILITY: FAIRLY GOOD

l         The turnover of SC appears average in its line.

l         SC’s net profit margin is fairly good.

l         SC’s return on total assets is fairly good.

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

 

LIQUIDITY: AVERAGE

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

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

l         The inventory conversion period of SC appears long.

l         The accounts receivable of SC appears fairly large.

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

 

LEVERAGE: AVERAGE

l         The debt ratio of SC is low.

l         The risk for SC to go bankrupt is average.

 

 

Overall financial condition of the SC: Stable.

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: REMARKS

 BACKGROUND
 

 

 


SC is considered small-sized in its line with stable financial conditions. It is considered a credit line up to USD 300,000 appears 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.

 

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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