MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

 

Report Date :

02.12.2008

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

HEYE SPECIAL STEEL CO., LTD.

 

 

Registered Office :

No. 171 Yuejin Road, Shijiazhuang, Hebei Province, 050031 Pr

 

 

Country :

China

 

 

Financials (as on) :

31.12.2007

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

21.08. 2000

 

 

Com. Reg. No.:

130000400002523

 

 

Legal Form :

Shares Limited Company

 

 

Line of Business :

Producing and Selling Steel 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 2,000,000

 

 

Status :

Good

 

 

Payment Behaviour :

No Complaints

 

 

Litigation :

Clear

 

name & address

 

HEYE SPECIAL STEEL CO., LTD.

NO. 171 YUEJIN ROAD, SHIJIAZHUANG, HEBEI PROVINCE, 050031 PR CHINA

TEL: 0086-311-87930092            FAX: 0086-311-85617658

 

 

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

 

INCORPORATION DATE            : AUG. 21, 2000

REGISTRATION NO.                  : 130000400002523

REGISTERED LEGAL FORM     : SHARES LIMITED CO.

CHIEF EXECUTIVE                    : MR. CAI RANG (CHAIRMAN)

STAFF STRENGTH                    : 1,000

REGISTERED CAPITAL : CNY 127,872,714

BUSINESS LINE                        : MANUFACTURING

TURNOVER                              : CNY 667,320,000 (AS OF DEC. 31, 2007)

EQUITIES                                 : CNY 301,730,000 (AS OF DEC. 31, 2007)

PAYMENT                                : AVERAGE

RECOMM. CREDIT RANGE       : UP TO USD 2,000,000

MARKET CONDITION                : COMPETITIVE

FINANCIAL CONDITION             : FAIRLY GOOD

OPERATIONAL TREND  : STEADY

GENERAL REPUTATION           : AVERAGE

EXCHANGE RATE                     : CNY 6.88566 = 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 Shares limited co. at local Administration for Industry & Commerce (AIC - The official body of issuing and renewing business license) on Aug. 21, 2000.

 

Company Status:  Shares limited co.

This form of business in PR China is defined as a legal person. Its registered capital is divided into shares of equal par value and the co. raises capital by issuing share certificates by promotion or by public offer. Shareholders bear limited liability to the extent of shareholding, and the co. is liable for its debts only to the extent of its total assets. The co has independent property of legal person and enjoys property rights of legal person. The characteristics of the shares limited co. are as follows:

The establishment of the co. requires at least two promoters and no more than 200, half of whom shall be domiciled in China.. Natural person are allowed to serve as promoters.

The minimum registered capital of a co. is CNY 5M. while that of the co. with foreign investment is CNY 5M. The total capital of a co. which propose to apply for publicly listed must be no less than CNY 30M.

The board of directors must consist of five to nineteen directors.

If the co. raises capital by public offer, the promoters must not subscribe less than 35% of the total shares. the promoters’ shares are restricted to transfer- within one year of the offer.

A state-owned enterprise that is restructured into a shares limited co. must comply with the conditions & requirements specified under the law & administrative rule.         

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                                

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SC’s registered business scope includes researching and developing new metallurgical materials and products; producing and selling high alloy steel and deep processing products; technical services; transfer of progeny; exporting high-velocity tools, steel products,  alloy steels, metallurgical products, mechanical and electrical products (excluding export commodities under state-unified operation) and related technology, importing raw materials, machinery equipment, instruments and meters, parts (excluding import commodities operated by the state-designated companies) and technology needed in the manufacture and research, processing with imported materials, processing with imported samples, assembling with imported parts, and compensation trade in agreement.  

 

SC is mainly engaged in producing and selling steel products.

 

Mr. Cai Rang is legal representative and chairman of SC at present.

 

SC is known to have approx. 1,000 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 Shijiazhuang. Our checks reveal that SC owns the total premise, but SC’s accountant refused to release the gross area of the premise.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

Rounded Rectangle: WEB SITE 

 

 


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

 

E-Mail: steels@hss-cn.com

 

 

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

 

Advanced Technology & Materials Co., Ltd.                                              51

Sumitomo Corporation (China) Ltd.                                                          15

Sumitomo Corporation (Japan)                                                                9

Other Shareholders                                                                                25

 

 

Advanced Technology & Materials Co., Ltd.

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Advanced Technology & Materials Co., Ltd. is a listed company in Shenzhen Stock Exchange Market with the code of 000969. Advanced Technology & Materials Co., Ltd. (AT&M) was mainly initiated by the Central Iron & Steel Research Institute and co-founded by the other five partners including Tsinghua Unisplendor (Group) Corp. The registered office of the company is in Zhongguancun Science & Technology Park, Beijing. After the examination and approval of the China Securities Regulatory Commission, AT&M issued 60 million A-shares on Shenzhen Stock Exchange in May 2000.

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: MANAGEMENT 

 

 


l         Legal representative and chairman:

 

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

 

 

 

 

Working Experience(s):

 

At present                     Working in SC as chairman and legal representative.

 

 

 

 

l         General manager:

 

Mr. Yang Wenyi, 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 steel products.

 

SC’s products mainly include: high-speed steel, powder-metallurgical high-speed steel, die steel, rare earth permanent magnet material, other special alloy.

 

  

 

SC sources its materials 90% from domestic market and 10% from the overseas market. SC sells 30% of its products to overseas market and 70% 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 Suppliers*

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Shijiazhuang Electric Power Bureau

 

*Major Customer*

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Chengdu Chengliang Co., Ltd.

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: RELATED COMPANIES

 BACKGROUND
 

 

 


SC is known to invest in the following companies:

 

HeYe & Summit Tools 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
 

 

 


Bank of China Shijiazhuang Yudong Sub-branch

 

AC#10402490408091001

 

Relationship: Normal.

 


 

Rounded Rectangle: FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

 BACKGROUND
 

 

 


Balance Sheet

Unit: CNY’000

 

as of Dec. 31, 2007

as of Dec. 31, 2006

Cash & bank

36,410

27,350

Bills receivable

52,230

34,990

Accounts receivable

30,920

28,250

Other receivables

0

0

Advances to suppliers

23,830

4,280

Inventory

180,930

132,010

Prepaid expenses

0

0

Other current assets

0

0

 

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Current assets

324,320

226,880

Fixed assets net value

69,090

72,600

Projects under construction

15,010

1,970

Project materials

90

70

Long term investment

68,910

100,410

Other assets

0

940

 

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Total assets

477,420

402,870

 

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Short loans

30,000

0

Bills payable

2,050

0

Accounts payable

45,990

90,390

Advances from clients

51,280

37,630

Accrued payable

3,430

7,140

Tax payable

680

5,350

Other payable

34,260

38,470

Surcharge payable

0

0

Other current liabilities

0

0

 

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Current liabilities

167,690

178,980

Long-term loans

6,900

41,900

Specified payables

1,100

0

 

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Total liabilities

175,690

220,880

Equities

301,730

181,990

 

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Total liabilities & equities

477,420

402,870

 

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Income Statement

Unit: CNY’000

 

as of Dec. 31, 2007

Turnover

667,320

Cost of goods sold

580,700

     Sales expense

9,100

     Management expense

12,010

     Finance expense

350

Profit before tax

66,680

Less: profit tax

1,180

Profits

65,500

 

 

Important Ratios

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as of Dec. 31, 2007

as of Dec. 31, 2006

*Current ratio

1.93

1.27

*Quick ratio

0.86

0.53

*Liabilities to assets

0.37

0.55

*Net profit margin (%)

9.82

/

*Return on total assets (%)

13.72

/

*Inventory /Turnover ×365

99 days

/

*Accounts receivable/Turnover ×365

17 days

/

*Turnover/Total assets

1.40

/

* Cost of goods sold/Turnover

0.87

/

 

 

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 fairly good.

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

 

LIQUIDITY: AVERAGE

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

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

l         The inventory conversion period of SC appears long.

l         The accounts receivable of SC appears average.

l         SC’s short-term loan is in an average level.

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

 

LEVERAGE: FAIRLY GOOD

l         The debt ratio of SC is low.

l         The risk for SC to go bankrupt is average.

 

Overall financial condition of the SC: Fairly Good.

 

 

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: REMARKS

 BACKGROUND
 

 

 


SC is considered large-sized in its line with fairly good financial conditions. The large amount of inventory could be a threat to SC’s financial condition. A credit line up to USD 2,000,000 would appear to be within SC’s capacities.

 

 

FOREIGN EXCHANGE RATES

 

Currency

Unit

Indian Rupees

US Dollar

1

Rs.50.52

UK Pound

1

Rs.75.08

Euro

1

Rs.63.72

 

 

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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