MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report Date :

08.02.2008

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

SINOCHEM JIANGSU CORPORATION

 

 

Registered Office :

27-28/F Shangmao Century Plaza, No. 49, Zhongshan South Road, Nanjing , Jiangsu Province 210005

 

 

Country :

China

 

 

Financials (as on) :

31.12.2006

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

30.12.1992

 

 

Com. Reg. No.:

3200001100945

 

 

Legal Form :

State-Owned Enterprise

 

 

Line of Business :

Importing and Exporting Chemical 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 :

USD1,000,000

 

 

Status :

Good

 

 

Payment Behaviour :

No Complaints

 

 

Litigation :

Clear


COMPANY NAME & ADDRESS

 

SINOCHEM JIANGSU CORPORATION

27-28/F Shangmao Century Plaza, No. 49, Zhongshan South Road, Nanjing , Jiangsu Province

210005 PR CHINA

TEL: 86 (0) 25-86890816            

FAX: 86 (0) 25-86890766

 

 

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

 

INCORPORATION DATE                        : december 30, 1992

REGISTRATION NO.                              : 3200001100945

REGISTERED LEGAL FORM                : State-owned enterprise

CHIEF EXECUTIVE                                : MR. gu linmin  (general manager)

STAFF STRENGTH                                : 181

REGISTERED CAPITAL             : CNY50,000,000

BUSINESS LINE                                    : trading

TURNOVER                                          : CNY 2,137,470,000 (AS OF DEC. 31, 2006)

EQUITIES                                             : CNY 88,990,000 (AS OF DEC. 31, 2006)

PAYMENT                                            : AVERAGE

RECOMM. CREDIT RANGE                   : UP TO USD1,000,000

MARKET CONDITION                            : COMPETITIVE

FINANCIAL CONDITION                         : stable

OPERATIONAL TREND              : STEADY

GENERAL REPUTATION                       : FAIRLY good

EXCHANGE RATE                                 : CNY 7.20 = US$1

 

Adopted abbreviations:

 

ANS - amount not stated           

NS - not stated  SC - subject company (the company inquired by you)

NA - not available          

CNY - China Yuan Ren Min Bi

 

 

 


Rounded Rectangle: HISTORY 

 

 


SC was registered as a state-owned enterprise at local provincial Administration for Industry & Commerce (AIC-The official body of issuing and renewing business license) on December 30, 1992.

 

Company Status: State-owned enterprise

 

This form of business in PR China is defined as a commodity production or operational units of a socialist character which in accordance with the law, has autonomy in management, takes full responsibility for its profits and losses and practices independent business accounting. It is a legal person established directly by central / local government or enterprise owned by central or local government. In theory, the liabilities of this form of enterprise are ultimately borne by the government, since the adoption of company law in mid-1994, the Chinese government has planned to separate the ownership from management and liabilities bearing.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SC’s registered business scope includes importing and exporting commodity & technology, excluding the goods limited or forbidden by the government; processing with imported materials, processing with imported samples, assemblying with imported parts, and compensation trade in agreement; operating counter trade & transiting trade.

 

SC is mainly engaged in importing and exporting chemical products.

 

Mr. Gu Linmin has been general manager of SC since 2004.

 

SC is known to have approx. 181 staff members at present.

 

SC is currently operating at the above stated address, and this address houses its operating office in the commercial zone of Nanjing. Our checks reveal that SC owns the total premise about 2,000 square meters.

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: WEB SITE 

 

 


http://www.sinochemjiangsu.com The design is professional and the content is well organized. At present the web site is in both Chinese and English versions.

 

E-mail: info@sinochemjiangsu.com

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: KEY EVENTS/RECENT DEVELOPMENT 

 

 


SC has got the certificate of ISO9002.

 

SC former registered capital was CNY 33,076,000, and it was changed to CNY 50,000,000 in November of 2004.

 

SC’s former legal representative and general manager was He Shujun, and he was taken place by Gu Linmin in June of 2004.

 


Rounded Rectangle: OWNERSHIP/MANAGEMENT BACKGROUND 

 

 


MAIN SHAREHOLDERS:

 

Name                                                              % of Shareholding

 

Sinochem Corporation                                                                100

 

Established in 1950, Sinochem Corporation (a.k.a. Sinochem) is a key state-owned enterprise under the direct control of the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission of the State Council. Its predecessor is China National Chemicals Import & Export Corporation. Sinochem is one of China’s earliest qualifiers of Global 500. In 2006, it was named to the list for the 16th year, ranking the 304th.

 

AddressSinochem Tower, A2 Fuxingmenwai Dajie, Beijing


Post code
100045

Tel0086-10-88078888
Fax
0086-10-88078890

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: MANAGEMENT 

 

 


General Manager:

 

Mr. Gu Linmin , 47 years old with university education. He is currently responsible for the overall management of SC.

 

Working Experience(s):

 

From 2004 to present                                       Working in SC as general manager.

 

Assistant Manager:

 

Mr. Wang Shujie , 45 years old with university education. He is currently responsible for the daily management of SC.

 

Working Experience(s):

 

From 1992 to present                                        Working in SC as assistant manager

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: BUSINESS OPERATIONS
 BACKGROUND
 

 

 


SC is mainly engaged in importing and exporting chemical products.

 

SC’s products mainly include: fine chemical products, and chemical raw materials.

 

SC sources its materials 100% from domestic market, mainly Jiangsu and Sichuan province. SC sells 100% of its products to overseas market, mainly India, USA and European countries.

 

The buying terms of SC include Check, 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.

 

SC’s suppliers include:

 

Sichuan Zhenghua Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

Huai’an Feiyang Titanium Dioxide Co., Ltd

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: RELATED COMPANIES

 BACKGROUND
 

 

 


SC is known to have the following subsidiaries at present:

 

Jiangsu Tianzhi Chemical Co., Ltd.

Shanghai Suhua International Trade 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 did not provide any name of trade/service suppliers and we have no other sources to conduct the enquiry at present.

 

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

 

AC#044138090010000202

 

Relationship: Normal.

 


Rounded Rectangle: FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

 BACKGROUND
 

 

 


Balance Sheet

Unit: CNY’000

 

 

As of Dec. 31, 2005

As of Dec. 31, 2006

Cash & bank

88,430

42,070

Inventory

73,680

144,850

Accounts receivable

250,510

308,780

Other Accounts receivable

7,250

8,400

To be apportioned expense

1,620

0

Accounts payable advance

19,100

30,730

Other current assets

25,550

32,460

 

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Current assets

466,140

567,290

Fixed assets

4,940

5,600

Long term investment

14,330

23,010

Other assets

2,950

2,210

 

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Total assets

488,360

598,110

 

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Short loans

123,470

87,700

Accounts payable

79,750

109,880

Other Accounts payable

14,580

2,670

Salaries payable

7,760

10,290

Welfares payable

620

1,540

Taxes payable

-1,810

9,630

Withdraw the expenses in advance

0

0

Accounts receivable in advance

15,360

17,970

Other current liabilities

168,220

269,440

 

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Current liabilities

407,950

509,120

Long term liabilities

0

0

Other liabilities

0

0

 

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Total liabilities

407,950

509,120

Equities

80,410

88,990

 

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Total liabilities & equities

488,360

598,110

 

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Income Statement

Unit: CNY’000

 

 

As of Dec. 31, 2005

As of Dec. 31, 2006

Turnover

1,852,270

2,137,470

Cost of goods sold

1,737,890

1,985,490

     Sales expense

40,860

63,190

     Management expense

40,230

37,730

     Finance expense

7,810

143,850

Profit before tax

29,500

41,740

     Less: profit tax

10,110

14,710

Profits

19,390

27,030

 


Important Ratios

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As of Dec. 31, 2005

As of Dec. 31, 2006

*Current ratio

1.14

1.11

*Quick ratio

0.96

0.83

*Liabilities to assets

0.84

0.85

*Net profit margin (%)

1.05

1.26

*Return on total assets (%)

3.97

4.52

*Inventory /Turnover ×365

15 days

25 days

*Accounts receivable/Turnover ×365

49 days

53 days

*Turnover/Total assets

3.79

3.57

*Cost of goods sold/Turnover

0.94

0.93

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: FINANCIAL COMMENTS

 BACKGROUND
 

 

 


PROFITABILITY: FAIRLY GOOD

 

The turnover of SC appears fairly good in its line and it was increased in 2006.

SC’s net profit margin is average in 2005 and 2006.

SC’s return on total assets is fairly good in 2005 and 2006.

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

 

LIQUIDITY: AVERAGE

 

The current ratio of SC is maintained in an average level.

SC’s quick ratio is maintained in an acceptable level.

The inventory of SC is maintained in a normal level.

The accounts receivable of SC is maintained in an acceptable level.

The short-term loan of SC appears LARGE.

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

 

LEVERAGE: FAIR

 

The debt ratio of SC is fairly high.

The risk for SC to go bankrupt is average.

 

Overall financial condition of the SC: Stable.

 

 

Rounded Rectangle: REMARKS

 BACKGROUND
 

 

 


SC is considered medium-sized in its line with stable financial conditions. A credit line up to USD1,000,000 would appear to be within SC’s capacities.

 

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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