MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

 

Report Date :

16.12.2008

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

CARGILL COTTON LIMITED

 

 

Registered Office :

Knowle Hill Park, Fairmile Lane, Cobham, Surrey Kt11 2pd

 

 

Country :

United Kingdom

 

 

Financials (as on) :

25.05.2007

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

15.09.2005

 

 

Legal Form :

Private limited with Share Capital                         

 

 

Line of Business :

Agents In Agricultural & Textile Raw Materials; Live Animals

 

RATING & COMMENTS

 

MIRA’s Rating :

Aa

 

RATING

STATUS

PROPOSED CREDIT LINE

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

 

Maximum Credit Limit :

[£] 2,000,000

 

 

Status :

Very Good

 

 

Payment Behaviour :

Regular

 

 

Litigation :

Clear

 


Name

 

CARGILL COTTON LIMITED                           

 

Number      05564843                                     

 

 

company summary

 

Phone            01932861000                               Type            Private limited with Share Capital    

Address         KNOWLE HILL PARK,
FAIRMILE LANE,
COBHAM,
SURREY KT11 2PD                                          Company Status                                             Active - Accounts Filed       

Postcode       KT11 2PD                                   Incorporated Date                                           15/09/2005             

Todays Limit [£]                                             2,000,000                                                      

Active CCJ's      0                     

Value of CCJ's [£]                                           £0                                                             

Number Of Writs                                             0                                                             

 

Current Directors                                            7                                                          

Total Directorships                                          168                                                      

 

 

Trading to Date                                        25/05/07                              31/05/06

Turnover                                                  £178,784,000                       £185,784,000

Shareholder Funds                                   £18,610,000                         £16,820,000

Employees                                              35                                       34

 

Trends                                                                             

Profitability                                                                    

Liquidity                                                                        

Shareholders Funds                                                       

 

             

company information

 

Registered Address                                            Trading Address

Telephone Number                 01932861000           Telephone Number                                             

TPS                                      Y                            TPS                                                                 

Address                                                              Address

KNOWLE HILL PARK                                          Knowle Hill Park
FAIRMILE LANE                                                  Fairmile Lane
COBHAM                                                            Cobham

SURREY KT11 2PD                                             KT11 2PD

                                                                                                                                                  

 

 

 

                              Web Address                                      cargill.com                         Incorporation Date  15/09/2005

                              Type of Accounts                                 Full Accounts                    Filing Date of Accounts      31/03/2008

                              Company Type                                    Private Limited With Share Capital       Date of Latest Accounts 25/05/2007

                              Annual Return                                     15/09/2008                           

 

 

 

            Industry:

                                                                                                                                              Trading of cotton.                                                                                                                                                         

                                                                                                                                                           

 

 

 

                      SIC Code           Description

                      5111       Agents In Agricultural & Textile Raw Materials; Live Animals

                       

 

 

 

            Mortgage Charges

                                                                             Outstanding                                             0   Satisfied            0

                                                                                                                                               

 

 

 

            Shareholders

                                                                        Share Capital                                  1     Currency           Gbp

                                                                                                                                   

 

 

Secondary Industry Code Details                                                                                                

 

 

SIC Code      Description

                      5111       Agents In Agricultural & Textile Raw Materials; Live Animals

 

     Mortgage Details                                                                                                                 

 

    Shareholders Details                                                                                                             

 

                                                  Name Shares

                                                  Cargill Plc        1 Ordinary Gbp 1.00

 

   Address                                                                                       Telephone Number      TCPS

   12 PRINCES PARADE LIVERPOOL MERSEYSIDE L3 1BG            01512427500              N

   Knowle Hill Park Fairmile Lane Cobham KT11 2PD                                                            

 

 

accounts

 

 

Profit & Loss

          Annual Accounts                           05/06-05/07            Change (%)           09/05-05/06

          Months                                         13                          -                           9

          Currency                                      GBP                      -                           GBP

          Consolidated A/cs                         N                           -                           N

      Turnover                                       178,784,000            -3.8 %                   185,784,000

      Export                                          178,184,000            -3.5 %                   184,734,000

      Cost of Sales                                169,628,000            -5.4 %                   179,245,000

      Gross Profit                                  9,156,000               40.0 %                  6,539,000

      Wages & Salaries                         2,392,000               113.8 %                1,119,000

      Directors Emoluments                   487,000                  -16.5 %                 583,000

      Operating Profits                           4,897,000               9.2 %                    4,486,000

      Depreciation                                 38,000                    35.7 %                  28,000

      Audit Fees                                    41,000                    51.9 %                  27,000

      Interest Payments                         2,465,000               72.6 %                  1,428,000

      Pre Tax Profit                                2,612,000               -26.2 %                 3,538,000

      Taxation                                       -837,000                 11.8 %                  -949,000

      Profit After Tax                              1,775,000               -31.4 %                 2,589,000

          Dividends Payable                         -                            -                           -

      Retained Profits                            1,775,000               -31.4 %                 2,589,000

 

 

Balance Sheet

           Annual Accounts             05/06-05/07                Change (%)                09/05-05/06

       Tangible Assets              241,000                      26.8 %                       190,000

           Intangible Assets             -                                -                                -

       Total Fixed Assets          241,000                      26.8 %                       190,000

       Total Current Assets        42,429,000                 -16.5 %                      50,837,000

       Trade Debtors                 9,265,000                   -13.2 %                      10,675,000

       Stocks & WIP                 12,184,000                 -12.3 %                      13,898,000

       Cash                              1,000                         -90.0 %                      10,000

       Other Debtors                 20,979,000                 -20.1 %                      26,254,000

       Increase In Cash             -9,000                        -190.0 %                    10,000

           Miscellaneous Current Assets                           -                                -    -

       Total Assets                   42,670,000                 -16.4 %                      51,027,000

       Total Current Liabilities     24,060,000                 -29.7 %                      34,207,000

       Trade Creditors                8,491,000                   209.9 %                     2,740,000

           Bank Loans & Overdrafts  -                                -                                -

       Other Short Term Fin       9,927,000                   -59.6 %                      24,546,000

       Miscellaneous Current Liabilities                        5,642,000                   -18.5 %      6,921,000

           Other Long Term Fin        -                                -                                -

           Total Long Term Liabilities                                 -                                -    -

           Bank Loans & Overdrafts & LTL                         -                                -    -

       Total Liabilities                24,060,000                 -29.7 %                      34,207,000

       Net Assets                     18,610,000                 10.6 %                       16,820,000

       Working Capital               18,369,000                 10.5 %                       16,630,000

 

 

Capitals & Reserves

          

           Annual Accounts             05/06-05/07                Change (%)                09/05-05/06

           Called up Share Capital    -                                -                                -

       P&L Account Reserve      18,610,000                 10.6 %                       16,820,000

           Sundry Reserves             -                                -                                -

           Revaluation Reserve         -                                -                                -

       Shareholder Funds          18,610,000                 10.6 %                       16,820,000

       Net Worth                       18,610,000                 10.6 %                       16,820,000


 

Miscellaneous

 

           Annual Accounts             05/06-05/07                Change (%)                09/05-05/06

           Net Cashflow from Operations                            -                                -    -

           Net Cashflow before Financing                           -                                -    -

           Net Cashflow from Financing                             -                                -    -

           Contingent Liability          YES                          -                                YES

       Capital Employed            18,610,000                 10.6 %                       16,820,000

       No of Employees             35                              2.9 %                         34

 

                                          Auditors      KPMG LLP

     AuditQualification            No Adverse Comments

     Bankers                         

     BankBranchCode           

 

 

Ratios

 

               Annual Accounts             05/06-05/07                               09/05-05/06

           Pre-tax profit margin %    1.5 %                                        1.9 %

           Current ratio                    1.76                                          1.49

           Sales/Net Working Capital                                               9.73  11.17

           Gearing %                      0.0 %                                        0.0 %

           Equity in %                     43.6 %                                      33.0 %

           Creditor Days                  17.29                                        5.38

           Debtor Days                    18.86                                        20.97

           Liquidity/Acid Test           1.26                                          1.08

           Return On Capital Employed %                                        14.0 %          21.0 %

           Return On Total Assets Employed %                                6.1 %            6.9 %

           Current Debt Ratio %       1.3 %                                        2.0 %

           Total Debt Ratio %          1.3 %                                        2.0 %

           Stock Turnover Ratio %    6.8 %                                        7.5 %

           Return on Net Assets Employed %                                   14.0 %          21.0 %

 

 

group structure

 

                                                                          Ultimate Parent Company         CARGILL INCORPORATED

                                                                          Companies in Group     103

 

 

 

                                                                                      Company Name    Registered Number          Latest Annual Accounts

                                                                                      CARGILL INCORPORATED  U.S.A.  N/A

                                                                                          BLACK RIVER ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC          U.S.A.  N/A

                                                                                              BLACK RIVER ASSET MANAGEMENT (UK) LIMITED 04866660                                                                       31/05/2008

                                                                                          BLACK RIVER GLOBAL FUND SERVICES LLC     U.S.A.  N/A

                                                                                              LACROSSE GLOBAL FUND SERVICES (UK) LIMITED 04866655                                                                       31/05/2008

                                                                                          CARGILL FOOD SYSTEMS LIMITED        04988211 31/05/2007

                                                                                              CARGILL FLAVOR SYSTEMS (UK) LIMITED     00358462 31/05/2007

                                                                                                  DUCKWORTH GROUP LTD. 01570423          31/05/2008

                                                                                                  CLAYTON & JOWETT LIMITED         00057309 31/05/2008

                                                                                                      F & C INTERNATIONAL (1993) LIMITED    00493637 31/05/2008

                                                                                                  DUCKWORTH & BEVAN LIMITED    00293217 31/05/2008

                                                                                                  DUCKWORTH & CO. (VENTURES) LIMITED 01398713 31/05/2008

                                                                                                      JAMES R. STEVENSON FLAVOURS LIMITED 01533414                                                                       31/05/2008

                                                                                          CARGILL HOLDINGS       00986532          31/05/2007

                                                                                              GREEN HERCULES TRADING LIMITED            06236632 N/A

                                                                                              CARGILL FINANCIAL MARKETS PLC   02496185 31/05/2008

                                                                                                  CARGILL FINANCE LIMITED            02671799 31/05/2007

                                                                                                  ENDON EUROPE POWER 5 LIMITED          03676389 31/12/2006

                                                                                                      ENDON EUROPE POWER 4 LIMITED      03618551 31/12/2006

                                                                                                          ENDON EUROPE POWER 3 LIMITED  03618549 31/12/2006

                                                                                                      ENDON EUROPE POWER 6 LIMITED      03688800 31/12/2006

                                                                                              CARGILL GLOBAL FUNDING PLC        02857033 31/05/2008

                                                                                              CARGILL INVESTMENTS HOLDINGS LIMITED  03577241 31/05/2007

                                                                                                  CARGILL INVESTMENTS     03020786          31/05/2007

                                                                                                      FAIRSTONE PROPERTY LIMITED            03456230 31/05/2006

                                                                                                      FAIRSTONE FUNDING LIMITED   03456255 31/05/2007

                                                                                                      WOLVERTON PROPERTIES LIMITED      04547692 31/05/2007

                                                                                                      AIRCRAFT LEASING STRATEGIES LIMITED 05503697                                                                       31/05/2007

                                                                                                      CFM II LIMITED   02856228          31/05/2007

                                                                                                          ENDON EUROPE POWER 1 LIMITED  03576574 31/12/2006

                                                                                                      CARGILL PROPERTY INVESTMENTS      04780598 31/05/2007

                                                                                                          KINGSTREET MEDIA (SONGS) 1 LIMITED 05268168                                                                       31/05/2007

                                                                                                          ENERGY CREDIT STRATEGIES LIMITED 05275538                                                                       31/05/2007

                                                                                                          BIRTLEY ROAD PROPERTIES LIMITED 05272842                                                                       31/05/2006

                                                                                                          FRONTIER ESTATES (MAGNA PARK) LTD 04840009                                                                       31/05/2006

                                                                                                          FRONTIER ESTATES (AYLESBURY) LIMITED 04993040                                                                       31/05/2007

                                                                                                          ORDERBIDE II LIMITED           05019363 31/05/2007

                                                                                                          ORDERBIDE LIMITED  05018811          31/05/2007

                                                                                                          POCKET LIVING (HOLDINGS) LIMITED 05281651 31/05/2007

                                                                                                              POCKET LIVING (BATH ROAD) LIMITED 05535474                                                                       31/05/2007

                                                                                                              POCKET LIVING (WEEDINGTON ROAD) LIMITED 05760718                                                                       31/05/2007

                                                                                                              POCKET LIVING (SUDBURY ARMS) LIMITED 05273964                                                                       31/05/2007

                                                                                                          QUADRANT ESTATES (ELDERGATE) LIMITED 04867250                                                                       31/05/2006

                                                                                                      FAIRMILE PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LIMITED 02892770                                                                       31/05/2007

                                                                                                          THE FAIRMILE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP LP008172                                                                       31/05/2005

                                                                                                          WHBE LIMITED           04202057          31/05/2008

                                                                                                          FAIRMILE GENERAL PARTNER 1 LIMITED 04364928                                                                       31/05/2007

                                                                                                          CARGILL PORTFOLIO INVESTMENTS LIMITED 04364934                                                                       31/05/2007

                                                                                                          WOX LIMITED 04448089          31/05/2008

                                                                                                          CRY LIMITED  04499180          31/05/2008

                                                                                                          CTY LIMITED   04618673          31/05/2008

                                                                                                          CATX LIMITED 04087172          31/05/2008

                                                                                                          CREDIT FINANCE CORPORATION LIMITED 03261142                                                                       31/05/2008

                                                                                                          FININ LIMITED 03487655          31/05/2008

                                                                                                          MIROM LIMITED          03817328          31/05/2008

                                                                                                          MIROMESNIL LIMITED 03695808          31/05/2008

                                                                                                          PLATFORM FINANCE LIMITED            02334932 31/05/2008

                                                                                                          TRANSALP LIMITED    04137977          31/05/2008

                                                                                                          UHR LIMITED  03735337          31/05/2008

                                                                                                      FINNEX HOLDINGS LIMITED        05085925 31/05/2007

                                                                                                          MOORGATE INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED 00147862                                                                       31/12/2007

                                                                                                      FRONTIER ESTATES (CHIPPENHAM 1) LIMITED 04407169                                                                       31/05/2006

                                                                                                          FRONTIER ESTATES (CHIPPENHAM 2) LIMITED 04407434                                                                       31/05/2006

                                                                                                      FRONTIER ESTATES (RUGBY) LIMITED   04597116 31/05/2006

                                                                                                      HAMALT PROPERTIES LIMITED  03376294 31/05/2003

                                                                                                      KNOWLE PORTFOLIO INVESTMENTS LIMITED 04079663                                                                       31/05/2007

                                                                                                      LINEN HOUSE PROPERTIES LIMITED     04572412 31/05/2006

                                                                                                      PRINCETON MEWS LIMITED       04611443 31/05/2006

                                                                                                      QUADRANT BUSINESS PARKS LIMITED 04190264 31/05/2006

                                                                                                          FYFIELD BUSINESS AND RESEARCH PARK LIMITED                                                                          04310579               31/05/2006

                                                                                              CARGILL PLC 01387437          31/05/2007

                                                                                                  CARGILL POULTRY LIMITED           00170526 26/05/2007

                                                                                                  CARGILL FOODS LIMITED   00222999          26/05/2007

                                                                                                  CARGILL PENSION TRUSTEES LIMITED      01637038 31/05/2007

                                                                                                  FREEMAN'S OF NEWENT (HOLDINGS) LIMITED 01752859                                                                       31/03/2007

                                                                                                      FREEMANS OF NEWENT LIMITED          00745426 31/03/2007

                                                                                                  CARGILL PROPERTIES LIMITED      02560664 31/05/2007

                                                                                                  SCB AGRICULTURE (SANDY) LIMITED        04132851 31/05/2008

                                                                                                      BANKS CARGILL AGRICULTURE HOLDINGS LIMITED 04147345                                                                       31/05/2008

                                                                                                  CARGILL COTTON LIMITED<<<       05564843 25/05/2007

                                                                                                  BANKS CARGILL AGRICULTURE HOLDINGS LIMITED 04147345                                                                       31/05/2008

                                                                                                  BANKS CARGILL AGRICULTURE LIMITED    04147351 31/05/2007

                                                                                                      SIDNEY C BANKS LIMITED         00495831 31/05/2008

                                                                                                      TECHNICROP LIMITED    01905307          31/05/2008

                                                                                                      WELLS AGRICULTURE LIMITED  03188958 31/05/2008

                                                                                                  BRITISH COTTON GROWING ASSOCIATION LIMITED(THE)                                                                  01040216               31/05/2007

                                                                                                  CARGILL INTEGRA (UK) LIMITED     04299360 26/05/2007

                                                                                                      CARGILL INTEGRA (WALES) LIMITED      02404913 26/05/2007

                                                                                                  CARGILL TEXTURIZING SOLUTIONS UK LIMITED 01365598                                                                       31/05/2008

                                                                                                  CHICKENS 'R' US LIMITED   03113537          26/05/2007

                                                                                                  EASTERN POULTRY SUPPLIES LIMITED     03113680 26/05/2007

                                                                                                  FRONTIER AGRICULTURE LIMITED 05288567 30/06/2008

                                                                                                  LOWESMOOR FOODS LIMITED      03113684 26/05/2007

                                                                                                  MEADOWFIELDS LIMITED  03113549          26/05/2007

                                                                                                  POULTRY MEAT TRADING LIMITED 03113540 26/05/2007

                                                                                                  SUN VALLEY FOODS LIMITED        00678294 26/05/2007

                                                                                                  SUN VALLEY POULTRY LIMITED     00040149 25/05/2007

                                                                                                  THAI FOODS LIMITED         03113543          26/05/2007

                                                                                          CARGILL INTEGRA (IRELAND) LIMITED    IE355176 26/05/2007

                                                                                          CARGILL TARIM VE GIDA SANAYI TICARET        TURKEY N/A

                                                                                              EAST MEDITERRANEAN TRADING LIMITED     03656234 31/05/2007

                                                                                          CERESTAR HOLDING BV            NETHERLANDS            N/A

                                                                                              CERESTAR UK LTD    02141797          31/05/2007

 

 

 

Status History

 

 

Date                                  Description

No Status History

 

 

 

Event History

 

 

Date                Description

25/09/2008       Annual Returns

10/04/2008       New Accounts Filed

07/01/2008       John Reynolds Details Have Changed

25/09/2007       Annual Returns

10/04/2007       New Accounts Filed

14/10/2005       New Board Member (colin Richardiles) Appointed

14/10/2005       New Board Member (paul Kinney) Appointed

14/10/2005       New Board Member (andrew Nielthomas) Appointed

14/10/2005       New Board Member (andrew Stephenhursthouse) Appointed

20/09/2005       New Board Member (john Christopherreynolds) Appointed

20/09/2005       New Board Member (robin Davidthurston) Appointed

19/09/2005       Change Of Name

19/09/2005       Change In Reg.office

19/09/2005       Change Of Company Postcode


 

directors

 

                                      Name                                   Colin Richard Iles          

                                      Address                                17 Blundellsands Road West        

                                                 Blundellsands

                                                 Liverpool

                                                 Merseyside

                                                 L23 6TE

                                      Officers Title                        Mr                                 Date Of Birth      24/08/1973

                                      Honours                                                                    Present Appointments   1

                                      Appointment Date                30/09/2005                     Function            Director

                                                                                                                        

 

 

 

                                      Name                                   Paul  Kinney     

                                      Address                                2 Prestwick Drive 

                                                 Blundellsands

                                                 Merseyside

                                                 L23 7XB

                                      Officers Title                        Mr                                 Date Of Birth      01/02/1959

                                      Honours                                                                    Present Appointments   1

                                      Appointment Date                30/09/2005                     Function            Director

                                                                                                                        

 

 

 

                                     Name                                     Andrew Stephen Hursthouse   

                                     Address                                 9 Hoscote Park  

                                                West Kirby

                                                Wirral

                                                Cheshire

                                     Officers Title                          Mr                                Date Of Birth     07/05/1972

                                     Honours                                                                     Present Appointments   3

                                     Appointment Date                 30/09/2005                    Function            Director

                                                                                                                        

 

 

 

                                      Name                                   Andrew Neil Thomas     

                                      Address                                Springfield           

                                                 Plough Lane, Christleton

                                                 Chester

                                                 CH3 7PT

                                      Officers Title                        Mr                                 Date Of Birth      04/07/1956

                                      Honours                                                                    Present Appointments   2

                                      Appointment Date                30/09/2005                     Function            Director

                                                                                                                        

 

 

 

                                      Name                                   John Christopher Reynolds       

                                      Address                                Suite Stable Cottage        

                                                 Upper House Lane Shamley Green

                                                 Guildford

                                                 Surrey

                                                 GU5 0SX

                                      Officers Title                        Mr                                 Date Of Birth      27/03/1950

                                      Honours                                                                    Present Appointments   6

                                      Appointment Date                15/09/2005                     Function            Director

                                                                                                                        

 

 

 

                                      Name                                   Robin David Thurston    

                                      Address                                Leigh House        

                                                 Leigh Place

                                                 Cobham

                                                 Surrey

                                                 KT11 2HL

                                      Officers Title                        Mr                                 Date Of Birth      01/03/1951

                                      Honours                                                                    Present Appointments   155

                                      Appointment Date                15/09/2005                     Function            Company Secretary

                                                                                                                        

 

 

 

                                      Name                                   Robin David Thurston    

                                      Address                                Leigh House        

                                                 Leigh Place

                                                 Cobham

                                                 Surrey

                                                 KT11 2HL

                                      Officers Title                        Mr                                 Date Of Birth      01/03/1951

                                      Honours                                                                    Present Appointments   155

                                      Appointment Date                15/09/2005                     Function            Director

                                                                                                                        

 

 

 

 

 

 

FOREIGN EXCHANGE RATES

 

Currency

Unit

Indian Rupees

US Dollar

1

Rs.47.33

UK Pound

1

Rs.73.92

Euro

1

Rs.66.69

 

 

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%)

 

 

PRIVATE & CONFIDENTIAL : This information is provided to you at your request, you having employed MIPL for such purpose. You will use the information as aid only in determining the propriety of giving credit and generally as an aid to your business and for no other purpose. You will hold the information in strict confidence, and shall not reveal it or make it known to the subject persons, firms or corporations or to any other. MIPL does not warrant the correctness of the information as you hold it free of any liability whatsoever. You will be liable to and indemnify MIPL for any loss, damage or expense, occasioned by your breach or non observance of any one, or more of these conditions