MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

 

Report Date :

27.08.2008

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

BROS EASTERN CO., LTD.

 

 

Registered Office :

No.1 Naner East Road, Luotuo Town, Zhenhai District, Ningbo,  Zhejiang Province, 315206 Pr

 

 

Country :

China

 

 

Financials (as on) :

31.12.2007

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

29.04.2004

 

 

Com. Reg. No.:

330200400002485

 

 

Legal Form :

Wholly Foreign-Owned Enterprise

 

 

Line of Business :

Producing and Selling Textiles.

 

 

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 3,000,000

 

 

Status :

Good

 

 

Payment Behaviour :

Regular

 

 

Litigation :

Clear

 

 

name & address

 

BROS EASTERN CO., LTD.

NO.1 NANER EAST ROAD, LUOTUO TOWN, ZHENHAI DISTRICT, NINGBO,

ZHEJIANG PROVINCE, 315206 PR CHINA

TEL: 0086-574-86264108            FAX: 0086-574-86379902

 

 

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

 

INCORPORATION DATE                        : APR. 29, 2004

REGISTRATION NO.                  : 330200400002485

REGISTERED LEGAL FORM     : WHOLLY FOREIGN-OWNED ENTERPRISE

CHIEF EXECUTIVE                    : MR. YANG WEIXIN (CHAIRMAN)

STAFF STRENGTH                    : 2,000

REGISTERED CAPITAL             : US$ 59,980,000

BUSINESS LINE                                    : MANUFACTURING

TURNOVER                              : CNY 517,340,000 (AS OF DEC. 31, 2007)

EQUITIES                                 : CNY 468,710,000 (AS OF DEC. 31, 2007)

PAYMENT                                : AVERAGE

RECOMM. CREDIT RANGE       : UP TO USD 3,000,000 (PERIODICAL REVIEW)

MARKET CONDITION                : COMPETITIVE

FINANCIAL CONDITION                         : FAIRLY STABLE

OPERATIONAL TREND              : STEADY

GENERAL REPUTATION                       : AVERAGE

EXCHANGE RATE                     : CNY 6.83921 = 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 Renminbi

 

 

 


 

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. 29, 2004.

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 producing special engineered textiles, textiles, textile garments, crafts and toys, sporting goods; planting cotton and linen; developing and building ordinary residence houses.  

 

SC is mainly engaged in producing and selling textiles.

 

Mr. Yang Weixin has been legal representative and chairman of SC since 2004.

 

SC is known to have approx. 2,000 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 Ningbo. Our checks reveal that SC rents the premise, but SC’s accountant refused to release the gross area of the premise.

 

 

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 the local Administration for Industry and Commerce.

 

Rounded Rectangle: OWNERSHIP/MANAGEMENT BACKGROUND 

 

 


MAIN SHAREHOLDERS:

 
Name                                                                                       % of Shareholding

 

(Hong Kong)Xinguo Investment Development Ltd. (in Chinese pinyin)          50

 

Yang Weixin (Hong Kong citizen)                                                            30

 

Yang Weiguo (Hong Kong citizen)                                                           20

 

 

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: MANAGEMENT 

 

 


l         Legal representative and chairman:

 

Mr. Yang Weixin, HK citizen, in his 40’s with university education. He is currently responsible for the overall management of SC.

 

Working Experience(s):

 

From 2004 to present                 Working in SC as chairman and legal representative, in Ningbo Zhonghui Textile Co., Ltd. and Ningbo Bros Textile Co., Ltd. as legal representative.

 

 

l         General manager:

 

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

 

Working Experience(s):

 

At present                     Working in SC as general manager.

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: BUSINESS OPERATIONS
 BACKGROUND
 

 

 


SC is mainly engaged in producing and selling textiles.

 

SC’s products mainly include: cashmere, angora yarn, long stapled cotton, Model, Bamboo textiles.

 

  

 

SC sources its materials 80% from domestic market and 20% from the overseas market. SC sells 50% of its products to overseas market, mainly in Europe and America, and 50% in domestic market.

 

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

 

*Major Supplier*

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Ningbo Bros Textile Co., Ltd.

 

*Major Customer*

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Ningbo Bros Textile Co., Ltd.

 

 

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: RELATED COMPANIES

 BACKGROUND
 

 

 


SC is known to invest in the following companies:

 

Ningbo Bros Textile Co., Ltd.

Ningbo Zhonghui Textile Co., Ltd.

 

 

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
 

 

 


Industrial & Commercial Bank of China Ningbo Sub-branch

 

AC#3901110009200040523

 

Relationship: Normal.


 

Rounded Rectangle: FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

 BACKGROUND
 

 

 


Balance Sheet

Unit: CNY’000

 

as of Dec. 31, 2007

Cash & bank

467,410

Bills receivable

9,300

Accounts receivable

108,380

Other receivables

157,940

Advances to suppliers

18,040

Inventory

563,500

Prepaid expenses

0

Other current assets

0

 

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Current assets

1,324,570

Fixed assets

245,810

Fixed assets net value

178,200

Projects under construction

67,610

Long term investment

167,800

Other assets

92,530

 

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Total assets

1,830,710

 

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Short loans

404,500

Bills payable

0

Accounts payable

922,420

Welfare payable

0

Advances from clients

0

Accrued payroll

0

Tax payable

-3,830

Other payable

38,760

Surcharge payable

150

Other current liabilities

0

 

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Current liabilities

1,362,000

Long term liabilities

0

 

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Total liabilities

1,362,000

Equities

468,710

 

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Total liabilities & equities

1,830,710

 

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Income Statement

Unit: CNY’000

 

as of Dec. 31, 2007

Turnover

517,340

Cost of goods sold

385,910

     Sales expense

6,410

     Management expense

16,110

     Finance expense

3,030

Investment income

90

Profit before tax

115,710

Less: profit tax

0

Profits

115,710

 

 

Important Ratios

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as of Dec. 31, 2007

*Current ratio

0.97

*Quick ratio

0.56

*Liabilities to assets

0.74

*Net profit margin (%)

22.37

*Return on total assets (%)

6.32

*Inventory /Turnover ×365

398 days

*Accounts receivable/Turnover ×365

77 days

*Turnover/Total assets

0.28

* Cost of goods sold/Turnover

0.75

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: FINANCIAL COMMENTS

 BACKGROUND
 

 

 


PROFITABILITY: FAIRLY GOOD

l         The turnover of SC appears fairly good in its line.

l         SC’s net profit margin is fairly good.

l         SC’s return on total assets is average.

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

 

LIQUIDITY: FAIR

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

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

l         The inventory of SC appears large.

l         The accounts payable of SC appears large.

l         SC’s short-term loan appears fairly large.

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

 

LEVERAGE: AVERAGE

l         The debt ratio of SC is fairly high.

l         The risk for SC to go bankrupt is average.

 

Overall financial condition of the SC: Fairly Stable.

 

Rounded Rectangle: REMARKS

 BACKGROUND
 

 

 


SC is considered large-sized in its line with fairly stable financial conditions. The large amount of inventory and accounts payable could be a threat to SC’s financial condition. A credit line up to USD 3,000,000 would appear to be within SC’s capacities upon a periodical review basis.

 

 

 

 

FOREIGN EXCHANGE RATES

 

Currency

Unit

Indian Rupees

US Dollar

1

Rs.43.73

UK Pound

1

Rs.80.31

Euro

1

Rs.64.61

 

 

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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