MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report Date :

19.09.2007

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

SARA INTERNATIONAL LIMITED

 

 

Registered Office :

Sara House, A-31 Hauz Khas, New Delhi – 110016

 

 

Country :

India

 

 

Financials (as on) :

31.03.2006

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

21.09.1973

 

 

Com. Reg. No.:

55-006854

 

 

CIN No.:

[Company Identification No.]

U74140DL1973PLC006854

 

 

TAN No.:

[Tax Deduction & Collection Account No.]

DELS28442B

 

 

PAN No.:

[Permanent Account No.]

AAACS1878B

 

 

Legal Form :

A Closely Held Public Limited Liability Company

 

 

Line of Business :

International Trading of Agro Commodities, steel and its Raw Materials, Textiles, Garments, Precious Metals and Petro-Chemical Products.

 

 

RATING & COMMENTS

 

MIRA’s Rating :

A

 

RATING

STATUS

PROPOSED CREDIT LINE

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

 

Maximum Credit Limit :

USD 1000000

 

 

Status :

Good

 

 

Payment Behaviour :

Regular

 

 

Litigation :

Clear

 

 

Comments :

Subject is a well-established and reputed company having satisfactory track. Directors are reported as experienced and respectable businessmen. Trade relations are reported as fair. Business is active. Payments are usually correct and as per commitments.

 

The company can be considered normal for business dealings at usual trade terms and conditions.

 

The company can be regarded as a promising business partner in a medium to long-run.

 

 

LOCATIONS

 

Registered Office :

Sara House, A-31 Hauz Khas, New Delhi – 110016, India

Tel. No.:

91-11-26851340 /26517134 / 26517138

Fax No.:

91-11-26517127

E-Mail :

sara@sara-intl.com

Website :

http://www.sara-intl.com

 

 

Branches :

Located at :

 

  • Ludhiana, Punjab
  • Mumbai, Maharashtra
  • Chandigarh
  • Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
  • Kandla
  • Karur, Tamilnadu
  • New Delhi
  • Panipat, Haryana
  • Ahmedabad, Gujarat
  • Surat, Gujarat

 

 

 

Overseas Offices:

Located at :

 

  • Zagreb
  • Dubai
  • Melbourne

 

 

 

Overseas Associates Offices:

  • Muscat
  • Cleveland
  • Budapest
  • Sharjah
  • Belgrade
  • HongKong

 

 

 

DIRECTORS

 

Name :

Mr. Davinder Pal Singh

Designation :

Managing Director

Address:

S -99, Panchsheel Park, New Delhi – 110 017, India

E-Mail:

Sunilkhanna_ca@hotmail.com

Date of Birth/Age :

07.10.1952

Date of Appointment :

05.11.1988

 

 

Name :

Mrs. Abha Singh

Designation :

Director

Address:

S -99, Panchsheel Park, New Delhi – 110 017, India

Date of Birth/Age :

20.09.1956

Date of Appointment :

30.09.1992

 

 

Name :

Mr. Charan Singh

Designation :

Director

Date of Appointment :

28.06.1996

 

 

Name :

Mrs. Indira Banga

Designation :

Director

Date of Appointment :

28.06.1996

 

 

Name :

Mr. Deepit Singh

Designation :

Non-Executive Director

Address:

S -99, Panchsheel Park, New Delhi – 110 017, India

Date of Birth/Age :

13.10.1978

Date of Appointment :

01.11.1997

 

 

KEY EXECUTIVES

 

Name :

K. K. Malhotra and Company

Designation :

Company Secretary

Address :

C-2/4 Pragati Market, Ashok Vihar, Phase –II, Delhi-110052, India

Tel No.:

91-11-27418489

Mobile No.:

91-9810153573

Fax No.:

91-11-27211409

E-Mail:

kkmalhotra2003@yahoo.com

 

 

MAJOR SHAREHOLDERS / SHAREHOLDING PATTERN

 

Names of Shareholders

No. of Shares

Percentage of Holding

Mr. Devinder Pal Singh

90928

70.83

Ms. Abha Singh

36800

28.67

Mr. Charan Singh

160

0.12

Ms. Indira Banga

20

0.02

Mr. Deepit Singh

320

0.25

Mr. H. S. Banga

120

0.09

Mr. Tushar Singh

20

0.02

Total

128368

100.00

 

Category

 

Percentage of Holding

Directors or relatives of directors

 

100.00

Total

 

100.00

 

 

BUSINESS DETAILS

 

Line of Business :

International Trading of Agro Commodities, steel and its Raw Materials, Textiles, Garments, Precious Metals and Petro-Chemical Products.

 

 

Exports :

 

Products :

v      Agricultural  Commodities

v       Wheat to Flour Mills

v      Yarns

v      Fabrics

Countries :

Bahrain, Abu Dhabi, Oman, Yemen, European Countries

 

 

Imports :

 

Products :

Pulses

Countries :

Australia, Myanmar and Pakistan

 

 

Terms :

 

Purchasing :

L/C

 

 

GENERAL INFORMATION

 

No. of Employees :

1500

 

 

Bankers :

  • Punjab National Bank, Nehru Place, New Delhi, India
  • ICICI Bank Limited
  • Corporation Bank

 

 

Facilities :

Secured Loans

As on 31.03.2005

Rs. in Millions

Short Term Working Capital Loans from Banks

282.404

(a) Foreign Bill discounting / Purchase Account are secured against foreign documentary Bills with/ without usance accompanied by shipping documents on foreign buyers under irrevocable LCs from the approved bank and first charge on the fixed and current assets (both Present and Future) and personal guarantee of the directors

 

(b) Packing Credit are secured against R/R/GR’s of approved transport covering consignment of finished goods meant for export and first charge on the fixed and current assets (both present and future) and personal guarantee of the Directors

 

 

 

 

Banking Relations :

Satisfactory

 

 

Auditors :

 

Name :

Sunil K. Khanna and Company

Chartered Accountants

Address :

606, Chiranjiv  Tower, 43, Nehru Place, New Delhi-110019, India

Tel. No.:

91-11-51608766 / 51608767

Fax No.:

91-11-21608765

 

 

Associates/Subsidiaries :

v      Sara Developers

v      Kriti International

v      Sara Textiles Limited

v      Sara Universal Private Limited

v      Ohio Learning Systems Private Limited

v      Sara Traders and Distributors Limited

v      Sara Trans Engineering Exports Private Limited

 

 

CAPITAL STRUCTURE

 

Authorised Capital :

No. of Shares

Type

Value

Amount

150000

Equity Shares

Rs. 100.00 each

Rs. 15.000 millions

 

Issued, Subscribed & Paid-up Capital :

No. of Shares

Type

Value

Amount

128368

Equity Shares

Rs. 100.00 each

Rs. 12.837 millions

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FINANCIAL DATA

[all figures are in Rupees Millions]

 

ABRIDGED BALANCE SHEET

 

SOURCES OF FUNDS

 

31.03.2006

31.03.2005

31.03.2004

SHAREHOLDERS FUNDS

 

 

 

1] Share Capital

12.837

12.837

12.837

2] Share Application Money

0.000

0.000

0.000

3] Reserves & Surplus

258.211

249.347

222.935

4] (Accumulated Losses)

0.000

0.000

0.000

NETWORTH

271.048

262.184

235.772

LOAN FUNDS

 

 

 

1] Secured Loans

275.227

282.404

504.676

2] Unsecured Loans

0.000

0.000

0.000

TOTAL BORROWING

275.227

282.404

504.676

DEFERRED TAX LIABILITIES

0.000

0.141

0.268

 

 

 

 

TOTAL

546.275

544.729

740.716

 

 

 

 

APPLICATION OF FUNDS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FIXED ASSETS [Net Block]

13.090

13.717

13.679

Capital work-in-progress

0.000

0.000

0.000

 

 

 

 

INVESTMENT

47.469

21.153

14.267

DEFERREX TAX ASSETS

0.000

0.000

0.000

 

 

 

 

CURRENT ASSETS, LOANS & ADVANCES

 

 

 

 

Inventories

159.248

125.562

361.821

 

Sundry Debtors

64.200

121.276

345.651

 

Cash & Bank Balances

198.222

166.131

245.150

 

Other Current Assets

0.000

0.000

0.000

 

Loans & Advances

186.343

171.210

121.513

Total Current Assets

608.013

584.179

1074.135

Less : CURRENT LIABILITIES & PROVISIONS

 

 

 

 

Current Liabilities

113.757

53.762

361.367

 

Provisions

8.540

20.558

 

Total Current Liabilities

122.297

74.320

361.367

Net Current Assets

485.716

509.859

712.769

 

 

 

 

MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES

0.000

0.000

0.000

 

 

 

 

TOTAL

546.275

544.729

740.716

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PROFIT & LOSS ACCOUNT

 

PARTICULARS

 

31.03.2006

31.03.2005

31.03.2004

Sales Turnover

1516.328

2025.765

3232.845

Other Income

19.199

18.143

72.160

Total Income

1535.527

2043.908

3305.005

 

 

 

 

Profit/(Loss) Before Tax

22.945

47.568

70.908

Provision for Taxation

0.000

0.000

19.005

Profit/(Loss) After Tax

22.945

47.568

51.903

 

 

 

 

Earnings in Foreign Currency :

 

 

 

 

Export Earnings

NA

1.353

2553.637

 

Commission Earnings

NA

0.000

0.084

 

Other Earnings

NA

0.000

0.000

Total Earnings

NA

1.353

2553.721

 

 

 

 

Expenditures :

 

 

 

 

Purchases made for re-sale

1111.388

1341.337

2779.466

 

Increase or decrease in finished goods, work in progress

(33.686)

236.259

0.000

 

Salaries, wages and bonus

11.627

9.796

0.000

 

Managerial Remuneration

0.820

0.330

0.000

 

Payment of auditors

0.331

0.293

0.000

 

Interest and Financial Expenses

13.635

10.472

60.383

 

Insurance Expenses

0.265

0.179

0.000

 

Depreciation and amortization

2.773

2.825

2.791

 

Other Expenditure

405.429

394.849

391.457

Total Expenditure

1512.582

1996.340

3234.097

 

KEY RATIOS

 

PARTICULARS

 

 

31.03.2006

31.03.2005

31.03.2004

PAT / Total Income

(%)

1.49

2.33

1.57

 

 

 

 

 

Net Profit Margin

(PBT/Sales)

(%)

1.51

2.35

2.19

 

 

 

 

 

Return on Total Assets

(PBT/Total Assets}

(%)

3.69

7.96

6.52

 

 

 

 

 

Return on Investment (ROI)

(PBT/Networth)

 

0.08

0.18

0.30

 

 

 

 

 

Debt Equity Ratio

(Total Liability/Networth)

 

1.47

1.36

3.67

 

 

 

 

 

Current Ratio

(Current Asset/Current Liability)

 

4.97

7.86

2.49

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LOCAL AGENCY FURTHER INFORMATION

 

Fixed Assets

 

*       Residential Flat

*       Commercial Flat

*       Vehicles

*       Furniture and Fixtures

*       Computers

*       Office Equipments

 

 

Form 8

 

Name of the company

SARA INTERNATIONAL LIMITED

Presented By

Punjab National Bank

Nehru Place, New Delhi

1) Date and description of instrument creating the change

Packing Credit Agreement (Hypothecation) dated 18.05.1995 registered on 06.06.1995, 29.07.1998, 15.07.1999

2) Amount secured by the charge/amount owing on the securities of charge

Rs. 2.500 millions

3) Short particular of the property charged. If the property acquired is subject to charge, date of the acquired of the property should be given

Stock of raw material, stock in process and finished Goods such as fabrics, threads and trading goods as merchant exporters.

4) Gist of the terms and conditions and extent and operation of the charge.

Interest @ 13% per annum.

If export beyond 180 days @15%

if no export or short export @20.25% per annum

Margin 25%

5) Name and Address and description of the person entitled to the charge.

Punjab National Bank

Nehru Place, New Delhi

6) Date  and brief description of instrument modifying the charge

Packing Credit Agreement (Hypothecation) dated 23.10.1999 (PNB – 724)

7) Particulars of modifications specifying the terms and conditions or the extent of operations of the charge in which modification is made and the details of the modification.

Limit enhanced from Rs. 20.000 millions to Rs. 25.000 millions. Interest @ 13% per annum

If export beyond 180 days #15%

If no export or short export @ 20.25% per annum

Other terms remain same.

 

 

Corporate identity number (CIN) Foreign company registration number

U74140DL1973PLC006854

Name of the Company

SARA INTERNATIONAL LIMITED

Address

A 31, Hauz Khas New Delhi, India

This form is for

Modification of charge

Type of Charge

A charge on Counter Indemnity, current and Block Assets

Particulars of the charge holder 

Punjab National Bank

46, Dohil Chambers, Nehru Place, New Delhi – 110 019, India

E-mail: pnbnehru@yahoo.com

Nature or description of the instrument(s) creating or modifying the charge

Agreement of general counter indemnity, Agreement Hypothecation of Current Assets and Agreement of Hypothecation of Movable Assets forming part of Fixed / Block

Date of the instrument creating or modifying the charge

03.01.2007

Amount secured by the charge

Rs. 200.000 millions

Brief particulars of the principal terms and conditions and extent and operation of the charge

(a) Rate of Interest

As per Bank Rule from time to time.

 

(b) Terms of Repayment: On Demand

 

(c) Margin: Nil

 

(d) Extent and operation of the charge: 100%

 

(e) Others: This is to secure Bank Guarantee Limit

Short particulars of the property charged (including location of the property)

Counter Guarantee of the company against Bank Guarantee Limit Hypothecation of all Present and future stocks, Raw Materials, Work in Progress, Finished Goods, Consumable Stores and spares and all present and future Book Debts, Trust Receipts, Decrees, Moneys, Receivables, Government Securities, Claims, Bill Contracts, Investment etc and Hypothecation of Movable Assets forming part of Fixed / Block Assets.

Particular of the present modification 

The Bank Guarantee Limit stands reduced from Rs. 300.000 millions to Rs. 200.000 millions (with sub limit of FLC/ ILC Rs. 150.000 millions)

 

Website details attached:

 

Profile 

 

The company is the international trading arm of the Group and is involved in trading of agro commodities, steel and its raw materials, textiles, garments, precious metals and petro chemical products.


Through trading in grains, soyameal extractions and sugar, it has achieved an unmatched reputation for dependable supplier of guaranteed quality and in time deliveries. It supplies Steel products and raw materials to a wide base of manufacturers in Asia Pacific region. The textile division has 12 years of consistent textiles experience in supplying yarns, fabrics and made ups to the industries based in Central and East Europe. It has its own office in Zagreb from where it supplies textile inputs to the manufacturing industries of the region.


Satisfying it’s customers through the value chain of services it has grown from a turnover of $ 50,000 in 1990's to 100 million dollars in 2003. The Company is known for its integrity, commitment to quality and delivery schedule.

 

Subject also supplies steel products and raw materials to a wide base of manufacturers in the Pacific region. The textile division has 12 years of consistent textiles experience in supplying yarns, fabrics and made-ups to the industries based in Central and East Europe.

 

Subject is one of the leading traders in agro commodities such as wheat, sugar, rice and deoiled cake. The Agro commodity Division at Sara regularly exports a host of agricultural commodities. The company exports wheat to flour mills in Bahrain, Abu Dubai, Oman and Yemen.

 

Sugar

 

·         Offers white refined crystal sugar in Jute/PP bags and also offer raw sugar.

·         Offers sugar from ICUMSA 45 to 100.

·         Deals in small, medium and large size granules.

 

Oil Seeds

 

The company deals with a large variety of oil seed extractions.

 

·         Soya Bean

·         Groundnut

·         Sunflower

·         Rapeseed

·         Sesame

 

Rice

 

Rice has played an important role in imports of agro division

 

·         Parboiled

·         White Long Grain

·         Basmati

 

Steel and Mineral

 

Its Steel and Mineral Division export steel products such as billets, wire rod coils, structural and pig iron. The division sources its metals, minerals and ores from state of the art plants and mining units in India.

 

The group’s Metal Division looks after the exports of steel and aluminium products, and its Ore Division specializes in assisting supplies of iron and chrome ore. The company also plays key role in the imports of steel raw materials and processing of flat steel products for exports.

 

Textiles

 

This division exports a vast range of raw materials, intermediary products and made ups. It imports cotton and exports yarn, fabrics, made ups and garments.

 

Yarns

 

Products offered are 100% cotton yarn, carded and combed, cotton/polyester, cotton/viscose, 100% polyester and OE yarns.

 

They are exporting their products to Endi International, Zagerb, MTC, Cakovec, Balient-ES-Tarsa, KFT, Budapest, etc.

 

Fabrics

 

Their cotton, rayon, polyester and silk fabrics are finding their way to the best garment manufacturers and processing houses of Europe.

 

Taking a step further the company also offers a wide range of soft furnishings and fine fabrics.

 

 

 

 

Home Furnishing and Made Ups

 

Home furnishings and home textile items for interior decoration include Bath Linen, Kitchen Linen, Rugs, Cushions, Throws, Curtains, Chair Pads, Quilts, Pillows, Bath Mats, Shower Curtains, Kitchen Items, Table  Cloths, Place Mats, Napkins, Aprons, Coasters, Kitchen Mats and other upholstery fabrics.

 

Carpet and Rugs

 

The company offers wide range of hand tufted and hand knitted woollen carpets.

 

Garments

 

The company exports garments and fashions accessories to USA and Europe.

 

They specialize in 100% cotton knitted T-Shirts and have a capacity of producing 50,000 units per month.

 

Logistics

 

The company extends its expertise in transportation, stewarding and storage facilities to its associate world wide. The company manages port operations and vessel chartering for its customers.

 

 

Company Vision

 

In business for more than 15 years now, Sara International Limited. has achieved heights which very few export houses have been able to achieve. To attain this height and to maintain it too, they have refused to compromise on quality and service at every step.

 

They believe that great companies never stop growing and this is the cause they never grow alone. They help others realize their dreams even as they pursue their own. Great companies are not afraid to innovate, to challenge, to lead; they shine through and take charge of what they have worked so hard for and that which they truly deserve.

 

Their future lies in associating with great companies and in growing with them, carrying with them the dreams of people who have invested in us and have never let them down.

 

 

ASSOCIATES

 

Sara Group

 

Group Profile

 

Sara Group, through its numerous companies, is involved in the business of international trading of raw materials, intermediaries and end products. The basket of items which it exports and imports are in the diverse field of steel, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, iron ore, agro commodities, textiles, precious metals and petro chemical products. It also has a strong presence in the area of property development and have set up state of art Commercial and Residential Plaza. Besides the group is pioneer in the business of liquor trading in Northern India. It has now ventured into manufacture and export of specialized bags for computers, musical instruments and recreational industry.

 

 

 

 

 

SARA INTERNATIONAL LIMITED

 

The group's foremost company Sara International limited is involved in exports of wheat, sugar, oil-seed extractions, steel, textiles, precious metals and petro chemical products.

 

SARA UNIVERSAL PRIVATE LIMITED

 

It imports & distributes agricultural products, finished high quality steel, and steel raw materials. Besides, it provides logistical support & vessels chartering for the group's trading activities. Sara universal also offers consultancy and agency support to some of the best-known multinationals.

 

SARA DEVELOPERS

 

Sara Developers is in the foray of property development and specializes in conceptualizing and developing residential and business complexes.

 

SARA TRADERS & DISTRIBUTORS LIMITED

 

Sara Traders and Distributors are involved in Liquor Trading and represent some of the finest names in the international liquor business.

 

SARA TRANS ENGINEERING EXPORTS PRIVATE LIMITED

 

The baby of the group, Sara Trans has recently set up a 100% Export oriented Manufacturing Unit catering to the needs of specialized bags for musical instruments, computer and sports industry.

 

The group is proud of its professional hallmark of integrity and commitment to achieve Zero defect quality. It offers products and services of international standards and has had close association with some of the world's best-known multinational companies. Sara represents Noble Group of Hong Kong, Al Ghurairs of UAE, Al Khwaja's of Sharjah and Textile Promet of Central Europe.

 

The group operates through its various offices in India and has its own official presence in Dubai, Sharjah and Zagreb. Sara believes in taking excellence to the world and bringing home the best. It gets the satisfaction by adding value to the customers needs and operates by application of latest technology, advanced communication with all its business associates.

 

 


CMT REPORT (Corruption, Money Laundering & Terrorism]

 

The Public Notice information has been collected from various sources including but not limited to: The Courts, India Prisons Service, Interpol, etc.

 

1]         INFORMATION ON DESIGNATED PARTY

No records exist designating subject or any of its beneficial owners, controlling shareholders or senior officers as terrorist or terrorist organization or whom notice had been received that all financial transactions involving their assets have been blocked or convicted, found guilty or against whom a judgement or order had been entered in a proceedings for violating money-laundering, anti-corruption or bribery or international economic or anti-terrorism sanction laws or whose assets were seized, blocked, frozen or ordered forfeited for violation of money laundering or international anti-terrorism laws.

 

2]         Court Declaration :

No records exist to suggest that subject is or was the subject of any formal or informal allegations, prosecutions or other official proceeding for making any prohibited payments or other improper payments to government officials for engaging in prohibited transactions or with designated parties.

 

3]         Asset Declaration :

No records exist to suggest that the property or assets of the subject are derived from criminal conduct or a prohibited transaction.

 

4]         Record on Financial Crime :

            Charges or conviction registered against subject:                                                  None

 

5]         Records on Violation of Anti-Corruption Laws :

            Charges or investigation registered against subject:                                                          None

 

6]         Records on Int’l Anti-Money Laundering Laws/Standards :

            Charges or investigation registered against subject:                                                          None

 

7]         Criminal Records

No available information exist that suggest that subject or any of its principals have been formally charged or convicted by a competent governmental authority for any financial crime or under any formal investigation by a competent government authority for any violation of anti-corruption laws or international anti-money laundering laws or standard.

 

8]         Affiliation with Government :

No record exists to suggest that any director or indirect owners, controlling shareholders, director, officer or employee of the company is a government official or a family member or close business associate of a Government official.

 

9]         Compensation Package :

Our market survey revealed that the amount of compensation sought by the subject is fair and reasonable and comparable to compensation paid to others for similar services.

 

10]        Press Report :

            No press reports / filings exists on the subject.

 

 

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

 

MIRA INFORM as part of its Due Diligence do provide comments on Corporate Governance to identify management and governance. These factors often have been predictive and in some cases have created vulnerabilities to credit deterioration.

 

Our Governance Assessment focuses principally on the interactions between a company’s management, its Board of Directors, Shareholders and other financial stakeholders.

 

 

CONTRAVENTION

 

Subject is not known to have contravened any existing local laws, regulations or policies that prohibit, restrict or otherwise affect the terms and conditions that could be included in the agreement with the subject.

 

 

FOREIGN EXCHANGE RATES

 

Currency

Unit

Indian Rupees

US Dollar

1

Rs. 39.82

UK Pound

1

Rs. 80.85

Euro

1

Rs. 56.22

 

 

SCORE & RATING EXPLANATIONS

 

SCORE FACTORS

 

RANGE

POINTS

HISTORY

1~10

7

PAID-UP CAPITAL

1~10

7

OPERATING SCALE

1~10

7

FINANCIAL CONDITION

 

 

--BUSINESS SCALE

1~10

9

--PROFITABILIRY

1~10

6

--LIQUIDITY

1~10

8

--LEVERAGE

1~10

8

--RESERVES

1~10

8

--CREDIT LINES

1~10

8

--MARGINS

-5~5

--

DEMERIT POINTS

 

 

--BANK CHARGES

YES/NO

YES

--LITIGATION

YES/NO

NO

--OTHER ADVERSE INFORMATION

YES/NO

NO

MERIT POINTS

 

 

--SOLE DISTRIBUTORSHIP

YES/NO

NO

--EXPORT ACTIVITIES

YES/NO

YES

--AFFILIATION

YES/NO

YES

--LISTED

YES/NO

NO

--OTHER MERIT FACTORS

YES/NO

YES

TOTAL

 

68

 

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%)

 


 

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

 

 

 

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