MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report Date :

15.10.2007

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

CHAU FENG CO., LTD. 

 

 

Registered Office :

24-1 Mei Kung 6 St Hualien City Hualien Hsien 970

 

 

Country :

Taiwan

 

 

Financials (as on) :

31.12.2006

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

May 6, 1991

 

 

Com. Reg. No.:

86179617

 

 

Legal Form :

Private

 

 

Line of Business :

Imports of  marble and granite blocks.

Value-added processing of various types of marbles and granites.

Sales and distribution to local market. 

 

 

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

 

Maximum Credit Limit :

Up To USD 30,000

 

 

Status :

Small Company

 

 

Payment Behaviour :

Regular

 

 

Litigation :

Clear

 

 


name & address          

 

CHAU FENG CO., LTD. 

24-1 MEI KUNG 6 ST HUALIEN CITY HUALIEN HSIEN 970, TAIWAN

TEL      : [+886] 3-8239916 

FAX      : [+886] 3-8239919

 

 

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

 

INCORPORATION DATE            : MAY 6, 1991

REGISTRATION NO.                  : 86179617

LEGAL FORM                           : PRIVATE

CHIEF EXECUTIVE                    : MR. HUAN-CHANG LIAO (CHAIRMAN)

STAFF STRENGTH                    : 7

CAPITAL                                   : US$ 181,050

BUSINESS LINE                        : MANUFACTURER

TURNOVER                              : US$1,550,785.97 (AS OF DEC. 31, 2006)

EQUITIES                                 : N/A (AS OF DEC. 31, 2006)

PAYMENT                                : AVERAGE

RECOMM. CREDIT RANGE       : UP TO USD 30,000

MARKET CONDITION                : AVERAGE

FINANCIAL CONDITION             : N/A

OPERATIONAL TREND  : FAIRLY STEADY

GENERAL REPUTATION           : AVERAGE

EXCHANGE RATE                     : TWD 32.6700 = US$1

 

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 

 

 

 


*Licenses & Permits*

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License number    : 9966690000

Date issued          : 10 July, 2000

Issuing authority   : Industrial Development Bureau, MOEA

Type of license     : Factory license 

 

*Office & Facilities*

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Size                      : 1,426 sq meter (Approx)

Location                : Hua Lien City

Property status     : Owned by CHAU FENG CO LTD

Type of building    : Industrial building

Comment              : Serves as office and factory. 

 

*Corporate & Organization Structure*

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A small-sized company operated and managed by the owner and an experienced team of professionals.

 

*Reputation*

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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 

 

 

 


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

 

Email : a86179617@yahoo.com.tw

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: LITIGATION 

 

 


For the past 16 years there is no record of litigation.

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: OWNERSHIP/MANAGEMENT BACKGROUND 

 

 


*Major Shareholders*

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Shareholders' Name                             % of Shares

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

Mr. Huan-chang Liao                            99.00

Undisclosed Shareholder                     1.00 

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: MANAGEMENT 

 

 


Management : Mr. Huan-chang Liao, General Manager

 

Name                                        Nationality                     Job Description

Mr. Huan-chang Liao     Taiwanese        General Manager

 

*Key Personnel*

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Mr.  Huan-chang Liao

Founder               : Sole-founder

Resident status   : Taiwan

Work experience : More than 15 years experience.

Responsibilities   : Handles the daily operation of the firm including all financials, sales and legal matters.

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: BUSINESS OPERATIONS 

 

 


*Main Products & Services*

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Specializes in the following areas of work:

 

1. Imports of  marble and granite blocks.

2. Value-added processing of various types of marbles and granites.

3. Sales and distribution to local market. 

 

Products : Granite 

                 Granite slabs 

                 Marble & travertine 

                 Marble slabs 

                 Marbles 

 

*Payment Terms*

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Sales

-------

Local : Cash

            30-90 days credit

 

Purchase

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Local   : 30-90 days credit

Import : Letter of Credit (L/C)

             90-120 days Open credit and settlement using Telegraphic Transfer (T/T)

 

*Competitors*

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The following locally based companies supply similar range of products:

 

- IN FONG ENTERPRISE CORP

- AYE-STAR CO LTD

- FAIR WIND INT'L CO LTD

- FORTUNE WINDS CO LTD

- CHEN LIANG ENTERPRISE CO LTD 

 

*Domestic Customers*

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Most of domestic sales were achieved through construction firms and smaller contractors specializing in marble and granite applications.

 

*Local Distribution Network*

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

 

*Export Markets*

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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 

 

 


SC is not known to have any subsidiary at present.

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: PAYMENTHISTORY 

 

 


PAYMENT RATING : 3                OBTAINED SCORES    : 56

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 local corporate law for public disclosure of detailed financials.

 

Although financial summaries were obtained for reference.

 

*Bank Details*

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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 : TAIWAN BUSINESS BANK

Branch : Tatung Dist, Taipei City 

Branch Address : 30 Ta Cheng St 

SWIFT Code : MBBTTWTP

 

 

 

 

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

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Year      Imports              Exports          Total

2004     $260,000.00       n/a                   $260,000.00

2005     $640,000.00       n/a                   $640,000.00

2006     $1,120,000.00    n/a                   $1,120,000.00

 

*Financial Summary (Currency: U.S. $'s)

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Year      Sales                     Assets               Net Income

2006     $1,550,785.97       $296,251.51      $229,746.07 

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: REMARKS 

 

 


SC is considered small-sized in its line with a development history of 16 years. Taking into consideration of SC’s general performance, reputation as well as market conditions we would rate SC as an above average credit risk company.

 

 

 

Attached: trade references

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


SIC PRODUCT CLASSIFICATION & ACTIVITY 

 

Activity             Code                Product/Service Description

Importing           1423                 Crushed/Broken Granite

Manufacturing  1423                   Crushed/Broken Granite

Manufacturing  5039                   Construction Materials, NEC

 

 

HARMONIZED PRODUCT CLASSIFICATION & ACTIVITY 

 

Activity             Code                Product/Service Description

Importing           2515110000       Marble and travertine, crude or roughly trimmed

Importing           2516110000       Granite, crude or roughly trimmed

Manufacturing  2515121000        Marble blocks and slabs

Manufacturing  6802910500        Marble slabs

Manufacturing  6802911500        Marble, other than slabs

Manufacturing  6802930000        Granite

 

 

DETAILED PRODUCT CLASSIFICATION & ACTIVITY 

 

Activity                         Product/Service Description

Manufacturer                 Marble slabs 

 

 

INTERNATIONAL TRADE: ACTIVITY & MARKETS

 

Importing from Albania

Importing from Asia

Importing from China

Importing from Europe

Importing from India

Importing from Middle East

Importing from Turkey

 

 


 

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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