MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

 

Report Date :

08.12.2008

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

DANLAW TECHNOLOGIES INDIA LIMITED

 

 

Formerly Known As :

VIJAY GROWTH HOME FINANCE LIMITED

 

 

Registered Office :

Plot No. 43, Sagar Society, Road No.2, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad – 500 034, Andhra Pradesh

 

 

Country :

India

 

 

Financials (as on) :

31.03.2008

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

03.12.1992

 

 

Com. Reg. No.:

15099

 

 

CIN No.:

[Company Identification No.]

L72200AP1992PLC015099

 

 

TAN No.:

[Tax Deduction & Collection Account No.]

HYDD01290C

 

 

PAN No.:

[Permanent Account No.]

AAACG8334L

 

 

Legal Form :

Public Limited Liability company. The company’s Shares are listed on the Stock Exchanges.

 

 

Line of Business :

The Company’s principal activity is to provide software development services

 

RATING & COMMENTS

 

MIRA’s Rating :

B

 

RATING

STATUS

PROPOSED CREDIT LINE

26-40

B

Unfavourable & favourable factors carry similar weight in credit consideration. Capability to overcome financial difficulties seems comparatively below average.

Small

 

Maximum Credit Limit :

USD 1600000 

 

 

Status :

Moderate

 

 

Payment Behaviour :

Slow but correct

 

 

Litigation :

Clear

 

 

Comments :

Subject is an established company having moderate track records. Profit margin is under tremendous pressure. The company’s performance at the current year may not be favourable.

 

It’s payments are reported as slow.

 

However the company can be considered for small to mediocre business dealings at usual trade terms and conditions. 

 

 

LOCATIONS

 

Registered Office :

Plot No. 43, Sagar Society, Road No.2, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad – 500 034, Andhra Pradesh, India

Tel. No.:

91-40-2354 2499 / 2355 0851/59/61/62

Mobile No.:

91-9849491990

Fax No.:

91-40-23556259 / 2354 1671

E-Mail :

info@danlawinc.om

info@danlawtechnologies.com

ggrao@danlawinc.com

ramanabv@danlawinc.com

Website :

http://www.danlawtechnologies.com

 

 

Branch Office :

1271, Road No. 63, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad – 500 033, Andhra Pradesh, India

Tel. No.:

91-40-2355 6255 / 56 / 57 / 58

Fax No.:

91-40-2355 6259

E-Mail :

prakashk@danlawinc.com

 

 

ESAP Office :

5, Sagar Society, Road No.2, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad - 500 034, Andhra Pradesh India.

Tel. No.:

91-40-2355 0851/59/61/62

Fax No.:

91-40-23541671

 

 

USA Office :

23700, Research Drive, Farmington Hills, Michigan 48335-2624, USA

Tel. No.:

248-476-5571

Fax No.:

248-471-4485

E-Mail :

timm@danlawinc.com

tomr@danlawinc.com

 

DIRECTORS

 

Name :

Mr. Raju S Dandu

Designation :

Chairman and Managing Director

 

 

Name :

Mr. V K Menon

Designation :

Director

 

 

Name :

Mr. Prakash S Kenjale

Designation :

Director

 

 

Name :

Mr. Lloyd R Lawrence

Designation :

Director

 

 

Name :

Mr. M A Ashok Kumar

Designation :

Alternate Director to Lloyd R Lawrence

 

 

Name :

Mr. D S N Raju

Designation :

Director

 

 

KEY EXECUTIVES

 

Name :

Mr. Sindhu M S

Designation :

Company Secretary

 

 

Name :

Mr. B V Ramana

Designation :

Executive Vice President – ESD

 

 

Name :

Mr. Prakash B Kulkarni

Designation :

Executive Vice President – IT

 

 

Name :

Mr. G Govardhan Rao

Designation :

Vice President

 

 

Name :

Mr. Kishan Chowbene

Designation :

Vice President – Marketing and Sales

 

 

Name :

Mr. E U S Prabhakar

Designation :

General Manager – ESD

 

 

Name :

Mr. A V R K Varma

Designation :

Chief Manager – Accounts

 

 

MAJOR SHAREHOLDERS / SHAREHOLDING PATTERN

 

(As on 31.03.2008)

Names of Shareholders

No. of Shares

Percentage of Holding

Promoters (incl. PAC.s)

1850605

49.74

 

 

 

Non-Promoters

 

 

Banks / FI / MFs / CG, SG Inst.

43000

1.16

Bodies corporate

360409

9.69

NRI / OCB

5703

0.15

Indian Public

1460583

39.26

 

 

 

Total

3720300

100.00

 

 

BUSINESS DETAILS

 

Line of Business :

The Company’s principal activity is to provide software development services

 

 

Products :

Product Description

ITC Code

Computer Software

85249009.1

 

Automotive

  

·         Flight Recorder  

·         Vehicle Tester 

·         Real Time Car Tester

 

Digital Signal Processing

 

·         Acoustic Echo Canceller 

·         Line Echo Canceller 

·         Modems 

·         FFT 

·         Vocoders 

·         Voice/Data/Fax Multiplexer 

·         DTMF/VAD/DTD

 

Information Technology

 

·         SUVIDHA 

·         ESAP 

·         GECIS Telecom Digital Cockpit 

·         Web Based Training on Project Management 

·         CARMAN 

·         Software Release Records 

·         Danlaw Automated Resource Tracking System 

·         Little Professor Home Office System 

·         eSales.com (B2B Web Application) 

·         Wireless Application for Ports and Harbors

 

Intelligent Security Solutions

 

 

GENERAL INFORMATION

 

Customers :

·         General Motors

·         Johnson Controls Inc.

·         Ford

·         Lear

·         TRW

·         Donnelly

·         AP Government

·         Colorado School District

·         Sumitomo

·         GE

·         SAC

·         Vetronix

·         Visteon

·         Clarity

·         HMT

 

 

No. of Employees :

160

 

 

Bankers :

·         The Dhanalakshmi Bank Limited

Banjara Hills Branch, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India

 

·         HDFC Bank

Banjara Hills Branch, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India

 

 

Facilities :

Secured Loans

(As on 31.03.2008)

Rs. in millions

Car loans from HDFC Bank Limited

0.509

The Dhanalakshmi Bank Limited

-

 

 

Total

0.509

 

 

 

Banking Relations :

-

 

 

Auditors :

 

Name :

A M Reddy and Company

Chartered Accountants 

Address :

10-5-6/A, “My Home Plaza”

Off: 103, II Floor, Masab Tank, Hyderabad – 500 028, Andhra Pradesh, India

 

 

Subsidiaries :

Danlaw Technologies Inc., USA 

23700, Research Drive, Farmington Hills, MI 48335-2624, USA

 

 

CAPITAL STRUCTURE

 

Authorised Capital :

No. of Shares

Type

Value

Amount

5000000

Equity Shares

Rs.10/- each

Rs.50.000 millions

 

Issued, Subscribed & Paid-up Capital :

No. of Shares

Type

Value

Amount

3720300

Equity Shares

Rs.10/- each

Rs.37.203 millions

 


 

FINANCIAL DATA

[all figures are in Rupees Millions]

 

ABRIDGED BALANCE SHEET

 

SOURCES OF FUNDS

 

31.03.2008

31.03.2007

31.03.2006

SHAREHOLDERS FUNDS

 

 

 

1] Share Capital

37.203

37.203

37.200

2] Share Application Money

0.000

0.000

0.000

3] Reserves & Surplus

278.206

279.540

275.700

4] (Accumulated Losses)

0.000

0.000

0.000

NETWORTH

315.409

316.743

312.900

LOAN FUNDS

 

 

 

1] Secured Loans

0.509

1.728

1.200

2] Unsecured Loans

0.000

0.000

0.000

TOTAL BORROWING

0.509

1.728

1.200

DEFERRED TAX LIABILITIES

0.000

0.000

0.000

 

 

 

 

TOTAL

315.918

318.471

314.100

 

 

 

 

APPLICATION OF FUNDS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FIXED ASSETS [Net Block]

16.920

19.275

23.300

Capital work-in-progress

0.000

0.000

0.000

 

 

 

 

INVESTMENT

29.566

30.453

29.600

DEFERREX TAX ASSETS

18.956

20.352

0.000

 

 

 

 

CURRENT ASSETS, LOANS & ADVANCES

 

 

 

 

Inventories

13.086

8.551

12.700

 

Sundry Debtors

66.878

52.082

33.800

 

Cash & Bank Balances

66.765

95.304

91.600

 

Other Current Assets

0.000

0.000

0.000

 

Loans & Advances

22.410

17.208

43.000

Total Current Assets

169.139

173.145

181.100

Less : CURRENT LIABILITIES & PROVISIONS

 

 

 

 

Current Liabilities

23.138

25.078

6.500

 

Provisions

0.000

0.000

0.600

Total Current Liabilities

23.138

25.078

7.100

Net Current Assets

146.001

148.067

174.000

 

 

 

 

MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES

104.475

100.324

87.200

 

 

 

 

TOTAL

315.918

318.471

314.100

 


PROFIT & LOSS ACCOUNT

 

PARTICULARS

 

31.03.2008

31.03.2007

31.03.2006

Income from Operations

82.512

88.729

78.700

Other Income

5.597

6.263

5.900

Total Income

88.109

94.992

84.600

 

 

 

 

Profit/(Loss) Before Tax

0.273

1.212

6.300

Provision for Taxation

1.607

0.648

3.200

Profit/(Loss) After Tax

(1.334)

0.564

3.100

 

 

 

 

Earnings in Foreign Currency :

39.718

38.022

NA

 

 

 

 

Expenditures :

 

 

 

 

Direct Cost

57.245

65.149

0.000

 

Selling Expenses

5.712

5.778

0.000

 

Administrative Expenses

21.029

18.775

15.800

 

Manufacturing Expenses

0.000

0.000

20.600

 

Employee Cost

0.000

0.000

38.200

 

Increase/(Decrease) in Finished Goods

0.000

0.000

(3.100)

 

Miscellaneous Expenses

0.000

0.000

0.300

 

Interest

0.580

0.134

0.100

 

Power & Fuel

0.000

0.000

1.400

 

Depreciation & Amortization

3.270

3.944

5.000

Total Expenditure

87.836

93.780

78.300

 

QUARTERLY RESULTS

 

PARTICULARS

 

30.06.2008

30.09.2008

 Type

 1st Quarter

 2nd Quarter

 Sales Turnover

 18.700

 14.800

 Other Income

 1.500

 1.400

 Total Income

 20.200

 16.200

 Total Expenditure

 20.100

 18.600

 Operating Profit

 0.100

 (2.400)

 Interest

 0.000

 0.200

 Gross Profit

 0.100

 (2.600)

 Depreciation

 0.700

 0.700

 Tax

 0.000

 (0.800)

 Reported PAT

 (0.600)

 (2.500)

 

KEY RATIOS

 

PARTICULARS

 

 

31.03.2008

31.03.2007

31.03.2006

PAT / Total Income

(%)

(1.51)

0.59

3.66

 

 

 

 

 

Net Profit Margin

(PBT/Sales)

(%)

0.33

1.37

8.01

 

 

 

 

 

Return on Total Assets

(PBT/Total Assets}

(%)

0.15

0.63

3.08

 

 

 

 

 

Return on Investment (ROI)

(PBT/Networth)

 

0.00

0.00

0.02

 

 

 

 

 

Debt Equity Ratio

(Total Liability/Networth)

 

0.07

0.08

0.03

 

 

 

 

 

Current Ratio

(Current Asset/Current Liability)

 

7.31

6.90

25.51

 

 

LOCAL AGENCY FURTHER INFORMATION

 

HISTORY

 

Subject formerly known as Vijay growth Home Finance Limited was incorporated as a public limited company in Dec.'92. The company was promoted by Mr. D B Reddy and associates. 

 
In view of the increasing demand for housing finance the company plans to increase its operation substantially. Accordingly, in Mar.'96 the company came out with a public issue of 750000 Equity share of Rs.10 each for cash at par aggregating Rs 7.500 millions to strengthen and consolidated its capital base. 

 
During the year 1999-2000, the company commenced its operations as software company and started exports from December 1999. Due to the penetration of Information Technology becoming an engine of growth for all sectors of economy, the company is placing special emphasis on IT, e-commerce, internet and intranet applications to provide offshore software development for their global clientele. The company is also concentrating its efforts in the Automotive Sector for Embedded Software Development, Products for Automotive applications, product and integration testing and software verification. 

 
During the year 2000-01, company's sales is up by 190% annualised over the previous year. The company has two divisions, engineering and information technology.The Engineering Division is concentrating on development of software services and products for the Automotive Sector through Embedded Software Development. The division had plans to enter into the markets like Internet Appliances, Communications, Aerospace and Defence Software right from the beginning. 

 
The Company has started its services in the area of DSP (Digital Signal Processing) during April 2001. Also in view of the experience gained by the company under WBT (Web Based Technology), the company is considering the expansion into the area of Animation and Multimedia. 

 
The other division Information Technology, is successful in providing offshore software development to their US cliental. 
 
The IT industry making giant strides, has taken the country on the world map. The domestic software market, though expected to grow @ 32% during the current year, its cumulative annual growth rate is steadily improving to 46.8% as on the previous year. Similarly, the Indian Software Export industry also showed an impressive growth rate of 66% over the previous year. During the year 2001, a right combination of a technological mix has resulted in better performance by the company. The company plans to fix a business model that combines both products and services together in the right mix. The company has been updating technology to keep abreast with the latest developments around the world and committed to technological advancement. 

 
The company has realized the vision of becoming a dominant player in Indian Software Market. During the year 2000-01, the company has enhanced and upgraded its networks and moved up the value chain by providing new services like PALM TOP, DOTNET, WAP etc.

 

WHOLLY OWNED SUBSIDIARY

 
The Company has a wholly owned subsidiary in USA, Danlaw Technologies Inc. The financial statements of the said Company have been attached herewith for complying with the provisions of Section 212 of the Companies Act, 1956. 


MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS REPORT 

 
Industry Structure and Development

 
Subject has been in the business of providing a range of quality driven engineering and software services in the areas of embedded software engineering, information technology and project management. The Company is facing stiff competition from various IT majors since many Indian companies have expertise on embedded software development and they all are looking to move up the value chain. 

 
A recent Nasscom-Mckinsey study said that the domestic embedded systems market was geared to generate exports worth Rs.410000 millions by 2008. 

 
Subject endeavors to contribute to the growth story by using cutting edge technologies and by forging partnerships and alliances with world leaders. The Company envisions itself as a products Company that pioneers innovations. 

 
The key areas of focus of the Company are Engineering Software, Information Technology, Security Systems and Research and Development. 

 
Opportunities And Threats 

 
Opportunities
 
New budgetary allocation and new policies for the development of the Indian software industries and its allied sectors was a major focus area of budget 2008. The tax breaks and sops offered by Indian government for upcoming software firms has made India one of the most attractive markets for setting up Software shop. 

 
Threats, Risks and Concerns

 
The major area of concern for the software industry during the fiscal was the appreciation of Rupee and softening of in the US economy. The Company is constantly endeavoring to adopt the best methods to mitigate the threats and concerns, which are common to the IT industry in general. 

 
Performance and Outlook

 
The ISS division has grown from strength to strength and has posted an increase in the turnover by almost 45% when compared to the previous fiscal. 

 
The IT division of subject, in consortium with Wipro, has signed an agreement for Design, Development, Implementation and maintenance of Municipal Administration System for Kolkata Urban Services for Poor (KUSP), Government of West Bengal. The sales efforts are in progress for couple of states like Kerala, Karnataka, Maharashtra etc. for eMAS product. 

 
The Engineering Division primarily provides service to Automotive Customers. The services involve Software Development, Software Verification and Validation and Test Plan Development. Engineering division has also diversified development into other fields. 

 
Business Outlook

 
During the year, the Company has made significant progress in implementing initiatives aimed at meeting its long-term objectives. The Company has continued to strengthen its relationships with existing customers, while exploring new opportunities. The strategy to focus on where the Company enjoys a clear competitive advantage combined with new strategic alliances should enable the Company to deliver progressive performance and result in greater value creation for the Company's shareholders over the long term. 

 


Financial Performance

 
During the year the Paid up Share Capital of the Company as on date is Rs.3,72,03,000 comprising of 37,20,300 Equity Shares of Rs.10/- each. The Company hasn't gone for any issue of shares during the fiscal. 

 
The Company has dissolved its joint Venture, M/s. Danlaw CNA Systems Limited (entered into by the Company with M/s. CNA Group Limited and Mr. G V Subba Rao), and has divested its stake of 40% equity shares held in it at their face value. 

 
The Company has obtained a Non fund based facility of about Rs.6.000 millions. 

 
The exchange loss of Rs.2.570 millions as against the gain last year to the tune of Rs.0.462 millions has affected the earnings for the current fiscal. 

 

CONTINGENT LIABILITIES

 

The Company has outstanding counter guarantee of Rs.12.226 millions as at March 31, 2008, to various banks, in respect of guarantees given by the said banks in favour of bodies corporate to the extent of Rs.11.020 millions and Rs.1.205 millions to government authorities. The counter guarantees outstanding as at the previous year-end was Rs.90.468 millions and Rs.0.518 million respectively.    

 

FIXED ASSETS

 

·         Computers and Software

·         Office Equipment

·         Electrical Equipment

·         Lab Equipment

·         D G Set

·         Elevator

·         Air-conditioners

·         Furniture and Fixtures

·         Office Interiors 

·         Vehicles

 

WEB DETAILS

Subject envisions itself as a products company that pioneers innovations. Subject's high skill and geographic comparative advantage, coupled with its deep commitment to R and D, ensure that whatever is done is done the best and with great cost advantage. The who's who list of partners and customers testifies to this fact. Be it Embedded Solutions, DSP, Web Based Applications, Biometric Solutions. Subject has been assesed at the CMM Level 3. Subject stands out from among the rest. Subject means a commitment to do as never before!

About Company

 

Since its inception in 1984, Subject has been in the business of providing a range of quality driven engineering and software services to the customers in the areas of embedded software engineering, information technology and project management. 

 

Subject’s primary focus is to provide high value added services to corporate clients, help expand the operations and extend the resources on a global basis.  The clientele includes GM, Ford, Daimler Chrysler, Boeing, Stowe Woodward, TRW, Lear, XM, LG Electronics, GAP, Visteon, Holcim, Onstar and more.

 

With offices in the United States, India and China, and partnerships with IBM and Microsoft, Subject is able to offer each client the highest level of direct customer contact and cost effectiveness, while providing comprehensive solutions for the Automotive, Consumer, and Public Sectors.

 

They place special emphasis on in-house research and development to keep pace with rapidly changing technologies. The objectives have always been to gain leading-edge expertise, to formulate and design new methodologies for process improvement. Subject continues to excel in providing premium class engineering and IT services. The culture encourages a constant commitment from the employees to surpass  clients' expectations in the execution, quality, and delivery of every solution. 

 

Profile

The name "Danlaw" is a juxtaposition of "Dan" (from Dandu) and "Law" (from Lawrence), and reflects the shared vision, mission and goals of Mr. Raju S. Dandu and Mr. Lloyd R. Lawrence; the longstanding colleagues, friends and technocrats who jointly founded Danlaw Incorporated, in Michigan way back in 1984. Subject has been founded by Mr. Raju S. Dandu and his associates as offshore technology and product development center to give Danlaw group a 24x7 market presence in a high skills environment.

The Danlaw legacy bestowed on subject, an international presence, in-place quality processes and a network of stable relationships right at its inception. The guiding philosophy at subject is to constantly strive to move up the chain of technology and value, from services to products with strong R and D competence. This is the unambiguous roadmap of subject, constantly validated in its record of existence.

Subject is governed by an expert board of directors supported by a highly qualified management team, which in turn is supported by a world class HR, Finance, Secure Server Network Administration teams. Subject is presently engaged in four IT and Engineering activities, e.g. Research and Development, Engineering and Industrial Automation, Information Technology and Intelligent Security. All groups are headed by high-achievers in their respective fields in global markets.

·         The Engineering Division provides embedded software and hardware solutions. Automotive software and services is one of the key focus areas for the division. The division has several products oriented towards Automotive Messaging Protocols.

·         The IT division develops web-enabled services and products ranging from educational products for challenged school children to management of mega municipal information systems.

·         The ISS Division serves the Intelligent Security needs for entry control into establishments and machines.

·         The R and D supports development of new technologies in voice processing, identification and Communication. It has developed algorithms for echo cancellation, speech compression and modems, etc.

Core strength of subject is that development activities encompass complete project cycles from feasibility study to requirements, design, coding, testing, implementation and customization. This single-roof expertise has led to consolidation of existing partnerships and customers and arrival of new ones, which is reflected in the rate of activity expansion of the company as well as its financial strength. They are committed to keep it this way.

Sbject is a Public Limited Company. It is listed on the Hyderabad and Bombay Stock Exchanges. It is also registered as a 100% Export Oriented Unit under the Software Technology Parks of India, Hyderabad.

 

Engineering

The Engineering Division of subject, with significant strengths in embedded software, is focused on development of automotive software, particularly in the areas of messaging, diagnostics and testing. This division also develops products for testing and diagnostics in vehicles. It also customises and supports all DSP technologies and products.

Information Technology

 

Subject is a center with proven expertise and experience to provide complete, end-to-end solutions including system study, design, architecture, application development, installation, integration, implementation, maintenance and support.

Subject offers a range of products and services in the domains of:

·         Customer Relation Management (CRM)

·         Supply Chain Management (SCM)

·         Data Warehousing and Mining Applications

·         Portals, E-Commerce and E-Business Applications

·         Enterprise Application Integration and

·         Knowledge Management.

 

The division follows the best practices, including Rational Unified Process (RUP) Approach, in the various phases of product and project development lifecycle and project management.

 

 

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.49.69

UK Pound

1

Rs.72.96

Euro

1

Rs.63.46

 

 

SCORE & RATING EXPLANATIONS

 

SCORE FACTORS

 

RANGE

POINTS

HISTORY

1~10

6

PAID-UP CAPITAL

1~10

5

OPERATING SCALE

1~10

3

FINANCIAL CONDITION

 

 

--BUSINESS SCALE

1~10

3

--PROFITABILIRY

1~10

-

--LIQUIDITY

1~10

3

--LEVERAGE

1~10

3

--RESERVES

1~10

4

--CREDIT LINES

1~10

4

--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

NO

--AFFILIATION

YES/NO

YES

--LISTED

YES/NO

YES

--OTHER MERIT FACTORS

YES/NO

YES

TOTAL

 

31

 

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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