MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report Date :

03.04.2008

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

ZHEJIANG NEW BEST FOOTWEAR CO  LTD

 

 

Registered Office :

New Best Industrial Zone, Qingtian Economic Development Zone, Zhejiang Province, 323903 Pr

 

 

Country :

China

 

 

Financials (as on) :

31.12.2007

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

28.04.2002

 

 

Com. Reg. No.:

002236

 

 

Legal Form :

Wholly Foreign Owned Enterprise

 

 

Line of Business :

Manufacturer and selling shoes.

 

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 :

usd 500,000

 

 

Status :

Satisfactory 

 

 

Payment Behaviour :

No Complaints

 

 

Litigation :

Clear

 

 

 

Name

 

ZHEJIANG NEW BEST FOOTWEAR CO., LTD.

NEW BEST INDUSTRIAL ZONE, QINGTIAN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ZONE,

ZHEJIANG PROVINCE, 323903 PR CHINA

TEL: 86 (0) 578-6857808   

FAX: 86 (0) 578-6857809

 

 

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

 

INCORPORATION DATE            : APR. 28, 2002

REGISTRATION NO.                  : 002236

REGISTERED LEGAL FORM     : WHOLLY FOREIGN OWNED ENTERPRISE

CHIEF EXECUTIVE                    : MR. TANG ZHAOTONG (CHAIRMAN)

STAFF STRENGTH                    : 1,300

REGISTERED CAPITAL : USD 7,000,000

BUSINESS LINE                        : MANUFACTURING

TURNOVER                              : cny 95,300,000 (AS OF DEC. 31, 2007)

EQUITIES                                 : cny 41,900,000 (AS OF DEC. 31, 2007)

PAYMENT                                : AVERAGE

RECOMM. CREDIT RANGE       : up to usd 500,000

MARKET CONDITION                : competitive

FINANCIAL CONDITION             : fairly good

OPERATIONAL TREND  : fairly steady

GENERAL REPUTATION           : AVERAGE

EXCHANGE RATE                     : CNY 7.02= USD 1

 

 

Adopted abbreviations

 

ANS - amount not stated           

NS - not stated 

SC - subject company (the company inquired by you)

NA - not available          

CNY - China Yuan Ren Min Bi

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 Apr. 28, 2002.

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 processing and selling shoes.

 

SC is mainly engaged in manufacturing and selling shoes.

 

Mr. Tang Zhaotong has been chairman of SC since 2002.

 

SC is known to have approx. 1,300 employees 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 Qingtian County. Our checks reveal that SC owns the total premise about 32,000 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 local AIC.

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: OWNERSHIP/MANAGEMENT BACKGROUND 

 

 


MAIN SHAREHOLDERS:

 
Name                                                              % of Shareholding

 

Samoa New Best Footwear Co., Ltd.                   100

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: MANAGEMENT 

 

 


l         Chairman:

 

Mr. Tang Zhaotong, Taiwanese, in his 60’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.

 

 

l         General Manager:

 

Mr. Jiang Xinhang, Taiwanese, 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 and selling shoes.

 

SC’s products mainly include: shoes.

 

SC’s annual output can reach 2,000,000 pairs.

 

SC sources its materials 70% from domestic market, and 30% from the overseas market, mainly European countries. SC sells 100% of its products to the overseas market, mainly Japan, American and European countries.

 

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

 

*Major Client:

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Novi Footwear (Far East) Pte Ltd.

 

*Major Supplier:

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Dongjing Holding Group 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:

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
 

 

 


Bank of China Qingtian Sub-branch

 

AC#830021574908091001

 

Relationship: Normal.

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

 BACKGROUND
 

 

 


Balance Sheet

Unit: CNY’000

 

As of Dec. 31, 2007

Cash & bank

16,210

Inventory

21,750

Accounts receivable

17,290

Advances to suppliers

0

Other receivables

1,510

Other current assets

680

 

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Current assets

57,440

Fixed assets net value

32,790

Projects under construction

0

Long term investment

0

Other assets

6,200

 

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Total assets

96,430

 

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Short loans

0

Accounts payable

15,430

Advances from clients

0

Taxes payable

2,120

Salaries payable

90

Other payable

120

Other current liabilities

250

 

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Current liabilities

18,010

Long term liabilities

36,520

 

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Total liabilities

54,530

Equities

41,900

 

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Total liabilities & equities

96,430

 

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Income Statement

Unit: CNY’000

 

As of Dec. 31, 2007

Turnover

95,300

Cost of goods sold

82,560

     Sales expense

2,410

     Management expense

11,210

     Finance expense

-1,900

Profit before tax

3,720

Less: profit tax

0

Profits

3,720

 

Important Ratios

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2007

*Current ratio

3.19

*Quick ratio

1.98

*Liabilities to assets

0.57

*Net profit margin (%)

3.90

*Return on total assets (%)

3.86

*Inventory /Turnover ×365

83days

*Accounts receivable/Turnover ×365

66days

*Turnover/Total assets

0.99

* Cost of goods sold/Turnover

0.87

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: FINANCIAL COMMENTS

 BACKGROUND
 

 

 


PROFITABILITY: FAIRLY GOOD

l         The turnover of SC appears fairly good in 2007.

l         SC’s net profit margin is fairly good in 2007.

l         SC’s return on total assets is fairly good in 2007.

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

 

LIQUIDITY: FAIRLY GOOD

l         The current ratio of SC is maintained in a fairly good level in 2007.

l         SC’s quick ratio is maintained in a fairly good level in 2007.

l         The accounts receivable of SC is average.

l         The inventory of SC is average.

l         SC has no short loan in 2007.

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 average.

l         The risk for SC to go bankrupt is low.

 

Overall financial condition of the SC: Fairly good.

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: REMARKS

 BACKGROUND
 

 

 


Credit Opinion: USD 500,000

 

SC is considered large-sized in its line with favorable market conditions. The given credit line would appear 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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