MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report Date :

23.04.2008

 

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

AL FAJER EST

 

 

Registered Office :

Sheikh Hasher Maktoum Juma Al Maktoum Building, Airport Road, Al Garhoud, PO Box 1600, Dubai

 

 

Country :

United Arab Emirates

 

 

Financials (as on) :

31.12.2007

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

26.05. 1973

 

 

Com. Reg. No.:

3129, Dubai

 

 

Legal Form :

Sole Proprietorship

 

 

Line of Business :

Subject’s operations are performed through the following divisions:

Building Materials Division, Door Division, Painting Division, Consumer Products Division, Printing Division, Scientific Division

 

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 :

US$ 700,000

 

 

Status :

Satisfactory

 

 

Payment Behaviour :

No Complaints

 

 

Litigation :

Clear

 

SUMMARY

 

Company Name                         : AL FAJER EST

Country of Origin                                    : Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Legal Form                                            : Sole Proprietorship

Registration Date                                   : 26th May 1973

Commercial Registration Number            : 3129, Dubai

Trade Licence Number                            : 205092

Chamber Membership Number                : 1079

Invested Capital                                     : UAE Dh 3,000,000

Total Workforce                                     : 350

Activities                                               : Subject operates several divisions (see below for details)

Financial Condition                                 : Fair

Payments                                             : Nothing detrimental uncovered

Recommended Credit Limit                     : US$ 700,000

 

 

 


 

 

COMPANY NAME

 

AL FAJER EST

 

 

ADDRESS

 

Registered & Physical Address

 

Building             : Sheikh Hasher Maktoum Juma Al Maktoum Building

Street               : Airport Road

Area                 : Al Garhoud

PO Box             : 1600

Town                 : Dubai

Country             : United Arab Emirates

Telephone         : (971-4) 2823145

Facsimile          : (971-4) 2823015

Email                : fajerest@emirates.net.ae

 

 

Premises

 

Subject operates from a medium sized suite of offices that are owned and located in the Central Business Area of Dubai.

 

 

Branch Office (s)

 

     Location                                                                                                       Description

 

·       Al Awir Industrial Area                                                                                   Rented warehouse

Dubai

     Tel: (971-4) 3331095

     Fax: (971-4) 3331548

 

·       Al Salam Street                                                                                            Sales Office & warehouse

PO Box : 2752

Abu Dhabi

Tel : (971-2) 6454165

Fax : (971-2) 6454162

 

 

KEY PRINCIPALS

 

     Name                                                                                   Nationality         Position

 

·       Sheikh Hasher Bin Maktoum Bin Juma Al Maktoum                   Emirati            Proprietor

 

·       Akram Koultakgi                                                                          -                General Manager

 

·       Krishna Raj                                                                                  -                Finance Manager

 

 

LEGAL FORM & OWNERS

 

Date of Establishment  : 26th May 1973

 

Legal Form                  : Sole Proprietorship

 

Commercial Reg. No.  : 3129, Dubai

 

Trade Licence No.       : 205092

 

Chamber Member No. : 1079

 

Invested Capital           : UAE Dh 3,000,000

 

Sheikh Hasher Bin Maktoum Bin Juma Al Maktoum is the sole proprietor of the business.

 

 

AFFILIATED COMPANIES

 

·       Al Ahmadiah Contracting & Trading

 

·       Al Fajer Information Services

 

·       Al Fajer Travel

 

 

OPERATIONS

 

Activities: Subject’s operations are performed through the following divisions:

 

·       Building Materials Division

 

Engaged in the import and distribution of drainage systems, roofing materials, flooring materials, bricks and sun breakers, and landscaping products.

 

·       Door Division

 

Engaged in the manufacture, supply and installation of doors and gates.

 

·       Painting Division

 

Engaged as general painting and decorating contractors.

 

·       Consumer Products Division

 

This division specialises in the import and distribution of cosmetics and hygiene products, foodstuff, cleaning and rubber products, hardware, tools and safety equipment.

 

·       Printing Division

 

Engaged in the import and distribution of printing inks, mounting sheets, and flexographic and grevure inks.

 

·       Scientific Division

 

This division in engaged in the import and distribution of survey instruments, material testing and laboratory equipment, measuring tapes, and metal thermometers.

 

Import Countries: Japan, Sweden, Italy, Germany, United Kingdom, Sri Lanka, India, Singapore, Thailand and South

     Korea.

 

International Suppliers:

 

·       Ceipo Ceramiche                   Italy

·       CIAM                                   Italy

 

Brand Names: TOPCON, GEODIMETER, RBA, LANSTAR, PICA, JONITE, MARIPOSA, AQUART, and SANDESH.

 

Operating Trend: Steady

 

Subject has a workforce of approximately 350 employees.

 

 

FINANCIAL DATA

 

Financial highlights provided by local sources are given below:

 

Currency: United Arab Emirates Dirham (UAE Dh)

 

                                                Year Ending 31/12/06:                Year Ending 31/12/07:

 

Sales                                        UAE Dh 67,300,000                   UAE Dh 70,000,000

 

Local sources consider subject’s financial condition to be Fair.

 

The financial information has been confirmed by Mr Krishna Raj – Finance Manager.

 

 

BANKERS

 

·       United Arab Bank

Deira Branch

Dubai

     Tel : (971-4) 2220181

 

·       HSBC Bank Middle East

Deira Souk Branch

     PO Box : 66

     Dubai

     Tel : (971-4) 2535000

 

 

 

 

 

PAYMENT HISTORY

 

No complaints regarding subject’s payments have been reported.

 

Date of transaction                              May 2002

Credit amount                                        120,000

Amount overdue                         0

Payment terms                                      60 days

Payment Method                                   Letters of Credit

Paying record                                        No Complaints

Currency                                               Euros

 

 

GENERAL COMMENTS

 

Established in 1973, subject is owned and managed by Sheikh Hasher Bin Maktoum Bin Juma Al Maktoum who is very well known and respected in the Emirate of Dubai.

 

During the course of this investigation nothing detrimental was uncovered regarding subject’s operating history or the manner in which payments are fulfilled. As such the business is considered to be a fair trade risk and the above credit figure is deemed to be within subject’s financial means.

 

 

 


 

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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