MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report Date :

19.10.2007

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

SHANXI LINYI XIANGYU CHEMICAL INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.

 

 

Registered Office :

Fengxi Industry Zone, Linyi County, Yuncheng City Shanxi Province 044100 PR

 

 

Country :

China

 

 

Financials (as on) :

31.12.2005

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

24.10.2002

 

 

Com. Reg. No.:

1427241000365

 

 

Legal Form :

Limited Liability Company

 

 

Line of Business :

Engaged in Manufacturing various Chemical Raw Materials.

 

 

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 :

USD 50,000

 

 

Status :

Small Company

 

 

Payment Behaviour :

No complaints

 

 

Litigation :

Clear

 

 

 

NAME & ADDRESS

 

SHANXI LINYI XIANGYU CHEMICAL INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.

Fengxi industry zone, linyi county, yuncheng city

shanxi province 044100 PR CHINA

TEL: 86 (0) 359-4062361

FAX: 86 (0) 359-4062750

 

 

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

 

INCORPORATION DATE            : OCT. 24, 2002

REGISTRATION NO.                  : 1427241000365

REGISTERED LEGAL FORM     : LIMITED LIABILITIES CO.

CHIEF EXECUTIVE                    : MR. CHEN YONGGANG (CHAIRMAN)

STAFF STRENGTH                    : 350

REGISTERED CAPITAL : CNY 46,800,000

BUSINESS LINE                        : MANUFACTURING

TURNOVER                              : CNY 76,580,000 (AS OF DEC. 31, 2006)

EQUITIES                                 : CNY 25,590,000 (AS OF DEC. 31, 2006)

PAYMENT                                : AVERAGE

RECOMM. CREDIT RANGE       : UP TO USD 50,000 (PERIODICAL REVIEW)

MARKET CONDITION                : AVERAGE

FINANCIAL CONDITION             : FAIR

OPERATIONAL TREND  : FAIR

GENERAL REPUTATION           : AVERAGE

EXCHANGE RATE                     : CNY 7.51 =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 

 

 


Note: SC’s concrete name should be the above stated one, instead of given one Shanxi Xiangyu Chemical Industrial Co., Ltd.

 

SC was registered as a limited liabilities co. at local Administration for Industry & Commerce (AIC - The official body of issuing and renewing business license) on Oct. 24, 2002.

 

Company Status: Limited liabilities co.

This form of business in PR China is defined as a legal person. No more than fifty  shareholders contribute its registered capital jointly. 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 CNY 30,000.

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 30% 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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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SC’s registered business scope includes manufacturing and selling DSD acid and other chemical raw materials

 

SC is mainly engaged in manufacturing various chemical raw materials.

 

Mr. Chen Yonggang has been chairman of SC since 2002.

 

SC is known to have approx. 350 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 Linyi county. Our checks reveal that SC owns the total premise about 42,000 square meters.

 

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: WEB SITE 

 

 


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

 

E-mail: xiangyu@xiangyuchem.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: KEY EVENTS/RECENT DEVELOPMENT 

 

 


SC was approved as a "hi-tech chemical enterprise of Shanxi province" by Shanxi science and technology bureau in 2002. SC has independent import/export right. SC was approved as “AAA Credit Company” by Shanxi branch of China Agriculture Bank, and “Contract Abiding & Trustworthy Enterprise” by the Administration of Industry and Commerce of Shanxi Province. SC was approved as one of "top-500 developing enterprises" by China chemical industry association. On December, 25, 2006, SC was assessed and approved as one of "top-100 private enterprises of Shanxi province" by the Administration of Industry and Commerce of Shanxi Province and Shanxi private enterprise association.

   

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: OWNERSHIP/MANAGEMENT BACKGROUND 

 

 


MAIN SHAREHOLDERS:

 

Name                                       Investment (’000)              % of Shareholding

 

Chen Yonggang                                44,000                                    94.02

Ning Xiao                                           2,800                                       5.98

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: MANAGEMENT 

 

 


Chairman:

 

Mr. Chen Yonggang in his 50’s with university education. He is currently responsible for the overall management of SC.

 

Working Experience(s):

 

From 2002 to present         Working in SC as chairman.

 

General Manager:

 

Mr. Wang Xukui ,in his 40’s with university education. He is currently responsible for the daily management of SC.

 

Working Experience(s):

 

From 2002 to present          Working in SC as general manager.

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: BUSINESS OPERATIONS
 BACKGROUND
 

 

 


SC is mainly engaged in manufacturing various chemical raw materials.

 

SC’s products mainly include: DSD acid (4,4'-Diamino-stilbene-2,2'-disulphonic acid), p-Nitrotoluene-2-sulfonic acid, 4,4'-Dinitro-stilbene-2,2'-disulphonic acid, Tobias acid (2-Aminonaphthalene-1-Sulfonic acid ), 2-Aminonaphthalene-1,5-disulfonic acid, Antioxidant 4020(6PPD), and N-Phenyl-P-Phenylenediamine (RT Base), etc.

 

     

 

The annual output of DSD acid, Tobias acid, and MPD have reached to 5,000 tons, 5,000 tons, and 3,000 tons respectively.

 

SC sources its materials 100% from domestic market, mainly Tianjin and Shanxi province. SC sells 80% to overseas market, mainly India, America, and Britain, and 20% in domestic market, mainly Shanxi province.

 

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

 

*Major Supplier:

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Tianjin Wanfa Chemical 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:    A trade enquiry currently conducted with SC's supplier(s) reveal the following:

 

                                                Supplier A

Products sold:                           dye intermediates

Date account opened:                2006

Line of credit:                             No comment

Terms:                                      T/T, credit of 15-30 days

Average monthly sales:              No comment

Current balance:                        zero

Rating Key:                               3

Any Special Comments:  _______________________________________

 

 

Payment record keys :

1 = Prompt : Payment made before the credit period expires

2 = As agreed terms : Payment made upon due date

3 = Slightly slow but acceptable : Payment made 5 to 20 days beyond agreed terms

4 = Slow : Payment made 16 to 45 days beyond agreed terms

5 = Poor : Payment made over 45 days beyond agreed terms

6 = No comment : Account is newly opened & record is not yet established

 

Note :   In some instances, payment beyond terms can be the result of disputes over merchandise, lost invoices, disputed accounts & etc.

 

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
 

 

 


China Construction Bank

AC#14001727708050500552

Relationship: Normal.

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

 BACKGROUND
 

 

 


Balance Sheet

Unit: CNY’000

 

 

As of Dec. 31, 2005

As of Dec. 31, 2006

Cash & bank

8,100

9,980

Inventory

5,080

14,110

Accounts receivable

12,280

12,780

Other Accounts receivable

17,830

40,660

Advances to suppliers

0

0

To be apportioned expense

0

0

Other current assets

2,830

340

 

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Current assets

46,120

77,870

Fixed assets

72,920

104,740

Fixed assets net value

51,700

49,600

Projects under construction

21,220

55,140

Long term investment

0

820

Other assets

0

       50

 

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Total assets

119,040

183,480

 

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Short loans

57,760

77,220

Accounts payable

0

1,760

Advance from clients

14,960

0

Taxes payable

-890

0

Other Accounts payable

14,960

24,400

Withdraw the expenses in advance

0

0

Other current liabilities

-1,930

9,510

 

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Current liabilities

84,860

112,890

Long term liabilities

0

45,000

Other liabilities

0

0

 

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Total liabilities

84,860

157,890

Equities

34,180

25,590

 

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Total liabilities & equities

119,040

183,480

 

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Income Statement

Unit: CNY’000

 

 

As of Dec. 31, 2005

As of Dec. 31, 2006

Turnover

67,480

76,580

Cost of goods sold

61,920

72,500

     Sales expense

1,780

1,870

     Management expense

2,300

2,890

     Finance expense

5,820

7,320

Profit before tax

-4,790

-8,360

Less: profit tax

0

0

Profits

-4,790

-8,360

 

Important Ratios

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As of Dec. 31, 2005

As of Dec. 31, 2006

*Current ratio

0.54

0.69

*Quick ratio

0.48

0.56

*Liabilities to assets

0.71

0.86

*Net profit margin (%)

-7.10

-10.92

*Return on total assets (%)

-4.02

-4.56

*Inventory /Turnover ×365

27 days

67 days

*Accounts receivable/Turnover ×365

66 days

61 days

*Turnover/Total assets

0.57

0.42

* Cost of goods sold/Turnover

0.92

0.95

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: FINANCIAL COMMENTS

 BACKGROUND
 

 

 


PROFITABILITY: FAIR

The turnover of SC appears average in its line, and it increased in 2006.

SC’s net profit margin is poor in 2005 and 2006.

SC’s return on total assets is poor in 2005 and 2006.

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

 

LIQUIDITY: FAIR

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

SC’s quick ratio is maintained in a fair level in both years.

The inventory of SC is maintained in an average level.

The accounts receivable of SC is maintained in an average level.

The short-term loans of SC appears LARGE in 2005 and 2006.

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

 

LEVERAGE: FAIR

The debt ratio of SC is fairly high.

The risk for SC to go bankrupt is average.

 

Overall financial condition of the SC: Fair.

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: REMARKS

 BACKGROUND
 

 

 


SC is considered medium-sized in its line with fair financial conditions. The large amount of short-term loan could be a threat to SC’s financial condition. A credit line up to USD 50,000 appears to be within SC’s capacities upon a periodical review basis.

 

 

 

 


 

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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